JP2014226443A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having high interest in a game.SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine includes a first guide path and a second guide path for guiding a game ball to either a V-winning area or a losing area. When the game ball are allocated to the first guide path, a sub-liquid crystal movable accessory is controlled to a first state to prevent the second guide path from being identified visually, and a second image display device is used to execute performance display. Contrarily, when the game balls are allocated to the second guide path, the sub-liquid crystal movable accessory is operated to be in a second state, and the second guide path can be identified visually.

Description

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

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine that generates an advantageous state for a player according to a game result is known. For example, based on the fact that a game medium (for example, a game ball) has won a winning prize opening, variable display of identification information (for example, a special symbol, a decorative symbol, etc.) is executed, and a display result is derived and displayed. A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player when a predetermined specific display result (for example, a big winning symbol, a big winning combination decoration symbol, etc.) is derived and displayed. . Such gaming machines include, for example, pachinko gaming machines called digipachi seven machines.

  Alternatively, a game ball (pachinko ball), which is a game medium, wins a winning winning opening (starting chucker), so that an opening / closing member (a so-called blade member) constituting the large winning opening is opened, and a gaming ball that has entered the winning winning opening Is a gaming machine that becomes a big hit (specific gaming state) when a V winning that jumps into the V winning area (specific area) via the winning space in the variable winning device occurs. Such a gaming machine includes, for example, a pachinko gaming machine called a honeymoon / hikkoki type.

  There are also gaming machines that have both digipachi and honey characteristics. For example, when a predetermined open display result (small hit) is derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information, the open / close member is changed from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter to an open state where the game ball can enter A variable winning device that performs a starting operation (opening operation), and is controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) by a V winning in which a game ball enters a V winning region as a specific region provided in the variable winning device. It is a pachinko machine that plays.

  The above-mentioned various gaming machines have an effect that suggests that it is advantageous for a player when a game medium (a game ball, a directing coin, etc.) wins in a specific area such as a V winning area or an award winning opening. There are cases in which (such as a big hit effect at the time of V winning or a super reach effect) is executed.

  Such a gaming machine includes a plurality of guide paths having different ratios for guiding the game medium to a specific area, and a distribution device that distributes the game media to any one of the plurality of guide paths. According to whether or not the game has been distributed, a game that improves the interest of the game by changing the visibility of the guide route using a movable member is known (for example, Patent Document 1).

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a game medium is allocated to a route having a high ratio of guiding the game ball to the V winning area, the movable member is operated to make the route visible. As described above, when assigned to a predetermined route, a route that has been impossible or difficult to be viewed until then becomes visible, and the play effect is enhanced by guiding the game medium.

JP 2009-045119 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a game medium is not allocated to a predetermined route, it is not possible to enhance the effect using the means (operating member) related to the visibility of the route. Therefore, the interest of the game was low.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with high interest in gaming.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that generates a state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state) according to the result of the game,
A plurality of areas (for example, V winning areas 49L, 49R and lost areas 50L, 50R) including specific areas (for example, V winning areas 49L, 49R, etc.) provided so that a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter. etc,
A guide route for guiding game media to any of the plurality of areas, wherein the first route is a ratio of the first route (for example, the first route 33L) and the guide route of the game media to the specific region. A plurality of guide routes including different second routes (for example, the second route 33R, etc.),
Distributing means for distributing game media to any of the plurality of guide paths (for example, the blade member 32 and the first and second accessory entrances 31A and 31B),
Informing means for informing that the player is in an advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area (for example, performing an effect of informing that the player is in the big hit gaming state in step S175 in FIG. 20). Production control CPU 120 etc.),
Display means (for example, a sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78) provided with a display section (for example, the second image display device 79) capable of changing display contents;
By operating the display means, a first state (for example, a state shown by a dotted line in FIG. 3) in which the display means makes it impossible or difficult to visually recognize the second path, and a visual recognition of the second path. Is controlled in a plurality of states including a second state (for example, the state shown in FIG. 4 and the like) that is easier than the first state (for example, the drive control board 16 and this are controlled) CPU103 etc.)
With
The operation control means controls the display means to the second state when the game medium is distributed to the second path by the distribution means (for example, based on the fact that a game ball has entered the second path). CPU 103 is driven and controlled so as to be in the second state in step S452B in FIG.
The display means performs effect display on the display unit when in the first state (for example, the second image display device 79 in the first state is as shown in FIGS. 24 and 25 and FIGS. 26A to 26B). Part which performs a simple production display),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, when the game media are distributed to the second route out of the first route and the second route having different ratios for guiding the game media to the specific area, the state of the display means is changed to the first state. Control to two states to facilitate visual recognition of the second path. Further, when the display means is in the first state, the effect is displayed on the display unit, so that the effect can be executed using the display means even when the game medium is not distributed to the second route. Therefore, the production effect is improved and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The second path guides the game media distributed by the distribution means to the specific area at a higher rate than the first path (for example, the first path 33L has a game ball and three lost areas 50L. While the game ball is guided to the first rotating body 86L having one V winning area 49L, the second path 33R guides the game ball to the second rotating body 86R having two lost areas 50R and one V winning area 49R. Etc.),
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  According to such a configuration, when the game medium is distributed to the second route having a high ratio of guiding the game medium to the specific region, the second route becomes easy to visually recognize, so the game medium is guided to the specific region. The player's sense of expectation can be read.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The display means is provided with at least a part of the second path in a part that is not visible when the display part is visible, and the display part is visible in the first state, and in the second state, the display part is visible. The provided second route becomes visible (see FIGS. 3 and 4).
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  According to such a configuration, the display means and the second path can be integrated to realize an effect that facilitates visual recognition of the second path with a compact structure.

(4) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
The operation control means can be controlled in a plurality of states including the first state in which the display means is in a first position covering the second path and the second state in a second position where the display means is not covered. Yes (see Figure 27)
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  According to such a configuration, it is only necessary to move the display means that covers the second route, so that it is possible to realize an effect that facilitates visual recognition of the second route with a simple structure.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The first route guides the game media to the specific area at a different rate depending on the timing at which the game media distributed to the distribution means enters the first route (for example, as shown in FIG. 23). In addition, depending on the timing at which the game ball enters the first path 33L (timing at which the detection command is transmitted), the V winning ratio is different)
further,
Determining means for determining whether or not the timing at which the game medium enters the first route is a timing at which the ratio at which the game medium is guided to the specific area is high (for example, the effect of executing step S703 in FIG. 22) Control CPU 120, etc.)
The display means performs an effect display according to the determination result of the determination means in the display unit (see FIG. 23),
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  According to such a configuration, the effect display is in accordance with the rate at which the game medium is guided to the specific area, so that the player pays attention to the effect display. Therefore, it is possible to improve the production effect and further enhance the interest of the game.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The operation control means controls the display means to the first state when the game medium is distributed to the first path by the distribution means, and controls the display means when the game medium is distributed to the second path. In the second state (for example, the CPU 103 having won a game ball in the second path 33R drives and controls the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 so as to be in the second state in step S452B of FIG. 16, while the first path In the case of winning 33L, such as a portion that is not driven and controlled in the first state in step S370 or S376 in FIG. 14),
further,
When the operation control means operates the display means, the staying means for staying the game medium distributed to at least one of the first route and the second route until the operation is completed (for example, step of FIG. 13). S327, S332, CPU 103 that executes steps S355, S360 of FIG.
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being guided during operation.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement when a game ball is allocated to the 1st path | route. It is explanatory drawing explaining the operation | movement from a 1st state to a 2nd state. It is explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement of the game ball induced | guided | derived by the 2nd path | route. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a special symbol normal process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st path | route winning time determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the determination process at the time of a 2nd path | route winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a normal symbol normal 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 setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit effect production process. It is explanatory drawing explaining the determination process of suggestion effect. It is explanatory drawing explaining the example of the production which a pachinko gaming machine performs. It is explanatory drawing explaining the example of the production which a pachinko gaming machine performs. It is explanatory drawing explaining the example of the production which a pachinko gaming machine performs. It is explanatory drawing explaining operation | movement from the 1st state in a modification to a 2nd state. It is explanatory drawing explaining the example of the production which the pachinko game machine in a modification performs.

  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 special symbol display device 4 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right side of the game area). The special symbol display device 4 is composed of, for example, 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and in a special game as an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each of them ) Is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). For example, the special symbol display device 4 variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. The special symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 4 are not limited to those composed of numerals indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of the ones to be turned off and the ones to be turned off may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  An accessory variable winning device 40 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area on the game board 2. The first image display device 5 is disposed on the central back surface (back surface) portion of the accessory variable winning device 40. The first 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. The first image display device 5 is also called a main liquid crystal. In the display area of the first image display device 5, in response to variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display device 4 in the special symbol game, for example, in the decorative symbol display area that becomes a plurality of variable display portions such as three, respectively. A decorative pattern, which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) that can be identified, is variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the first image display device 5. In response to the start of the special symbol change by the special symbol display device 4 in the special symbol game, the ornaments are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Variations in symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) are started. 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 first 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. In this way, in the display area of the first image display device 5, in synchronization with the special symbol game using the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other is performed. A definitive decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  In the configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a special figure holding display device 25 </ b> A that displays the special figure holding memory number in a identifiable manner is provided below the special symbol display device 4. For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4 is established due to the occurrence of the start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the start winning opening, When the start condition for starting the special figure game based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, 1 is added (incremented). As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the special symbol is suspended. When the execution of the special figure game is started, the special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement). In this way, starting conditions for executing a variable display game such as a special game or a variable display of decorative symbols based on the fact that a game ball has entered (start winning) a start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6A. (Also referred to as “execution condition”) is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state For example, when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied, the variable display is suspended. The special figure hold indicator 25A includes, for example, a number (for example, four) of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, “4”) in the special figure hold storage number.

  A start winning storage display area may be provided in the display area of the first image display device 5 together with the special figure hold indicator 25A or instead of such a hold indicator. In this case, in the start winning memory display area, the hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed.

  Below the accessory variable winning device 40, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6A that forms a start winning port is provided. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6A, 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 pass (enter) the starting winning hole. Put it in a state. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6A, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can pass (enter) through the starting winning opening. Leave it open. Note that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6A is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the starting winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. It may be configured so that the game ball is less likely to enter (pass). As described above, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6A has the first variable state such as the open state or the enlarged open state where the game ball can pass (enter) through the start winning opening, and the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter). Alternatively, it is configured to be able to change to a second variable state such as a normally open state that is difficult to pass (enter).

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

  In addition, another normal winning ball device 6B is provided on the upper part of the normal variable winning ball device 6A, and a starting winning port (second starting winning port) different from the starting winning port formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6A is provided. Also good. At this time, the game ball is detected by the number of winning balls to be paid out based on winning in the starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6A and the winning winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball apparatus 6B. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the result may be the same number or different numbers. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6A. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided with a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the large winning opening shown in FIG. 5, and is changed into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Forming a mouth.

  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 big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the great prize opening, and the game ball is specially awarded from the big prize opening. It is easy to enter (win) the ball device 7. In this way, the special prize opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the grand prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state (half-open state) where the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) through the big prize port. It may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, an attacker winning switch 23B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the attacker winning switch 23B, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the game ball passes (enters) through another winning opening such as a start winning opening, for example. Many prize balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special prize winning device 7 is opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, the game ball can enter the special variable winning ball device 7 from the special prize winning port, which is a first state advantageous to the player. . On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable winning ball device 7, it is not possible to obtain a winning ball by entering (winning) a game ball from the special winning port into the special variable winning ball device 7. It becomes possible or difficult, resulting in a second state that is disadvantageous for the player.

  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 right of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like as in the special symbol display device 4, and is a normal symbol (“common symbol” or “different symbol” different from the special symbol). "Normal map") is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Below the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  The accessory variable prize winning device 40 is one of special electric accessories, and may be simply referred to as “object”. On the upper left part of the accessory variable prize winning device 40, a blade member (a member opening / closing member) 32 as a movable member is provided so as to be slidable. In addition, at the place where the blade member 32 is installed, there are provided a first winning combination entrance 31A and a second winning combination entrance 31B formed so that a game ball can enter the inside of the accessory variable winning device 40. Yes. The blade member 32 is connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the blade solenoid 83 shown in FIG. 5 through a predetermined link mechanism such as a linkage arm. When the vane solenoid 83 is in the off state, the vane member 32 closes the first accessory entry 31A and the second accessory entry 31B, so that the game ball is placed inside the accessory variable prize device 40. Is in a closed state that cannot enter. On the other hand, when the wing solenoid 83 is in the on state, the wing member 32 opens the first accessory entry 31A and the second accessory entry 31B, so that the game ball is placed inside the accessory variable prize winning device 40. It is in an open state that can enter.

  When the game ball enters the space between the blade member 32 in the open state and the first and second role entry ports 31A and 31B, the game ball hits the blade member 32 (or without touching the blade member 32). As it is, it enters either the first or second accessory entry (31A, 31B). When the blade member 32 is completely opened from the closed state and when the blade member 32 is stopped in the fully opened state, the space between the blade member 32 and the first and second accessory entry ports (31A, 31B) is reached. The ratio of the game balls that have entered the lower first first-piece entry 31A is high. On the other hand, when the blade member 32 is driven to close from the fully opened state to the closed state, the ratio of entering the upper second accessory entry 31B by hitting the blade member 32 is high. In addition, the blade member 32 is not limited to the one configured to be slidable, and for example, by being configured to be rotatable, the first and second accessory entrances 31A and 31B can be used as variable accessory prizes. Any device that can change between an open state in which a game ball can enter the device 40 and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter may be used.

  A ball path through which a game ball can flow down and roll is provided inside the accessory variable prize winning device 40. The game ball that has entered the first accessory entry 31A reaches the first path 33L through one of the ball paths as shown in FIG. The first path 33L guides the game ball to the first rotating body 86L including a V winning area 49L and three loss areas 50L, which will be described later. In this case, it is said that the guide ball is allocated to the first path 33L by the physical configuration of the blade member 32 and the accessory variable prize winning device 40 (particularly, the portions constituting the first and second accessory entrance 31A and 31B). I can do it. The game balls allocated to the first path 33L are detected by the first path switch 36L. The detected game ball is retained for a certain period (for example, 1 second) by a ball retention device 37L (shown in FIG. 1) installed on the upstream side of the first path 33L in the ball path, and then placed in the first path 33L. It is released toward (released stay). In the present embodiment, the first ball staying device 37L is a wedge-shaped member that is driven by, for example, a solenoid 84. When the solenoid 84 is turned on, the first ball staying device 37L protrudes from the bottom surface of the ball path to flow down or roll the game ball. It becomes a staying state that becomes a stopper to stop. On the other hand, when the solenoid 84 is in the OFF state, it becomes flat with the bottom surface of the ball path and enters a non-retention state.

  The released game ball is guided to the first rotating body 86L by the first path 33L. The first rotating body 86L enters an accessory variable prize-winning device having one V winning area 49L and three lost areas 50L that are rotationally controlled at a constant angular velocity by a first rotating body control motor 17B described later. It is a member which becomes the exit of the game ball. Since the first rotating body 86L is provided so as to be inclined toward the front side of FIG. 2, the game ball guided by the first path 33L is one of the V winning area 49L and the three lost areas 50L at the time of guidance. It passes through the area located in front and is discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device 40. The game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 49L is detected by the V winning detection switch 34L shown in FIG. On the other hand, the game ball discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device 40 that has passed (entered) the loss area 50L is detected by the discharge detection switch 35L shown in FIG. Thus, the first route 33L can be said to be a guide route for guiding the game ball to any one of a plurality of regions including the specific region (V winning region 49L).

  The accessory variable prize winning device 40 includes a second image display device 79. The second display device is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The second image display device 79 is also called a sub liquid crystal with respect to the main liquid crystal (first image display device 5), and is provided in a sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 driven by a sub liquid crystal drive motor 17A described later. The state in which the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 is presenting the sub liquid crystal to the player as shown in FIG. 2 is also referred to as the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 being in the first state. For example, when the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is in the first state, such as when a special symbol is variably displayed or a game ball is allocated to the first path 34L, the second image display device 79 performs reach production or suggestion. There is a case where an effect display is performed as part of an effect such as an effect (also called a chance effect).

  When a game ball enters the above-described second accessory entry 31B, the entered game ball is detected by the second path switch 36R. The detected game ball is retained for a certain period of time (for example, 5 seconds) by a second ball retention device 37R (shown in FIG. 1) installed upstream of the second route 33R in the ball route, and then directed downstream. Is released (residence is released). In the present embodiment, the second sphere retention device 37R has the same configuration as the first sphere retention device 37L. That is, when the solenoid 85 is turned on, it becomes a stopper that stops the flow and rolling of the game ball, and when it is turned off, it becomes a non-retention state.

  While the game ball is retained in the second ball retention device 37R, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is driven by the sub liquid crystal drive motor 17A as shown in FIG. . Then, the state of the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 becomes the second state in which the second guiding path 33R installed on the back side is visible to the player. In the second state, as shown in FIG. 4, the second path 33 </ b> R installed on the back side (the opposite side to the second image display device 79) of the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is visible to the player. At the same time, it is arranged at a position that forms a ball path of the game ball from the second accessory entry 31B to the second rotating body 86R.

  When the second ball staying device 37R releases the retained game ball after the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 enters the second state, the game ball passes through one of the ball paths as shown in FIG. 33R. The second path 33R guides the game ball to the second rotating body 86R including a V winning area 49R and two loss areas 50R, which will be described later. In this case, it can be said that the guide sphere is allocated to the second path 33R by the physical configuration of the blade member 32 and the accessory variable winning device 40. The second rotator 86R enters an accessory variable prize winning device that includes one V winning area 49R and two loss areas 50R that are controlled to rotate at a constant angular velocity by a second rotator control motor 17C described later. It is a member which becomes the exit of the game ball. Since the second rotating body 86R is provided to be inclined toward the near side in FIG. 4, the game ball guided by the second path 33R is one of the V winning area 49R and the two lost areas 50R at the time of guiding. It passes through the area located in front and is discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device 40. The game ball that has passed (entered) the specific area 49R is detected by the V winning detection switch 34R shown in FIG. On the other hand, the game ball discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device 40 that has passed (entered) the loss area 50R is detected by the discharge detection switch 35R shown in FIG.

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the first or second path switch (36L or 36R), a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Accordingly, when the first and second accessory award entrances (31A and 31B) are opened in the accessory variable award winning device 40, the accessory variable award winning devices are provided from the first or second accessory advance entrance (31A and 31B). The game ball can enter the inside of 40, and is in a first state that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the first and second accessory entrances (31A and 31B) are in the closed state in the accessory variable prize winning device 40, the accessory changes from the first and second accessory entrances (31A and 31B). It becomes impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball by entering (winning) the gaming ball into the winning device 40, which is a disadvantageous second state for the player.

  Further, when the game ball wins in the V winning area (49L or 49R), it is controlled to the big hit gaming state which is an advantageous state (specific gaming state) for the player. The rate at which game balls win the V winning area (49L or 49R) is about one fourth when guided to the first path 33L and about one third when guided to the second path 33R. . That is, when a game ball is allocated to the second path 33R, it is more advantageous than a case where the game ball is allocated to the first path 33L. Then, when a game ball is allocated to the second path 33R, the sub-liquid crystal accessory 78 is normally able to visually recognize the second image display device, and the first state in which the second path 33R installed on the back side cannot be visually recognized. Thus, the second state is visible. Therefore, when the game balls are distributed to the second path 33R out of the first path 33L and the second path 33R having different ratios for guiding the game balls to the specific area (V winning area), the sub liquid crystal movable combination The state of the object 78 is controlled to the second state to facilitate visual recognition of the second path. The second path 33R that could not be viewed until then becomes visible, and by guiding the game ball, the player pays more attention to the movement of the game ball guided to a plurality of areas including the V winning area by the second path 33R. As a result, the expectation of whether or not to win the V prize can be felt. Further, when the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is in the first state, an effect display is performed on the second display unit, so that the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 related to the visibility of the route is provided even when the game medium is not distributed to the second route. Production can be performed using. Therefore, the production effect is improved and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, by integrating the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 and the second path 33R, it is possible to realize an effect that facilitates visual recognition of the second path 33R with a compact structure.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended may be a time-short state. In the short time state, the short time control is performed in which the average variable display time in the variable display of the special game or the decorative design is shorter than the normal state. Here, the normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed.

  Time-shortening control is a condition in which a special-number game is executed a predetermined number of times after the big-hit gaming state ends (the short-time / medium-time fluctuation upper limit number of times) and the special-figure display result becomes “hit” again. When is established first, it may be terminated.

  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 6A based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The start condition is established by making it easier for the game ball to pass (enter) the start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time to perform longer than 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 doing so.

  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. Further, as a winning opening different from the starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

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

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, and a drive control board 16 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory, a solenoid 82 for a big prize door, a solenoid 83 for a blade member 32, and a first ball retention device 37L. And the solenoid 85 for the second ball retention device 37R.

  Connected to the main substrate 11 is a drive control board 16 that controls the operation of movable parts such as the first and second rotating bodies (86L and 86R) and the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78. The drive control board 16 is based on a control command transmitted from the main board 11, or autonomously, a sub liquid crystal drive motor 17A, a first rotary body control motor 17B, and a second rotary body control motor 17C that are stepping motors. The pulse power is supplied to each motor that drives the movable part. In the present embodiment, the drive control board 16 stores a control data for operating the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 from the first state to the second state or from the second state to the first state; An input receiving unit that receives an input of a detection signal from a detection sensor that senses the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 in the position of the first state / second state. With these physical configurations, the drive control board 16 controls the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 in a plurality of states including the first state and the second state based on the control signal from the main substrate 11. In addition, autonomously supplies constant power to the first rotating body control motor 17B and the second rotating body control motor 17C, and rotates the first and second rotating bodies (86L, 86R) at substantially constant speeds. The drive control board 16 further receives an effect control command from the effect control board, and realizes an effect operation such as vibrating the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 using the sub liquid crystal drive motor 17A based on the received command.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, receives the first image display device 5, the second control board 12. Various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by electrical components for rendering such as the image display device 79, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79, the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining control contents for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the system, is provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a first guide path switch 36L and a first guide path switch 36R, an attacker winning switch 23B, a V winning detection switch (34L, 34R), discharge detection switches (35L, 35R), etc., are connected to transmit detection signals from various switches. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as the special symbol display device 4 and the normal symbol display 20.

  Connected to the main board 11 is a wiring for receiving an initial position detection signal from an initial position detector (87L, 87R) which is an element for detecting the rotational positions of the first and second rotating bodies (86L, 86R). ing. The initial position detector 87L includes an LED (Light Emitting Diode) and a photodiode. For example, a reflecting portion that reflects light is provided on an inconspicuous portion (for example, the bottom surface of the rotating body) of the first rotating body 86L, and the rotation position (rotation angle) of the first rotating body 86L is set in advance. When in the initial position, the initial position detector 87L and the reflector are opposed to each other. The LED emits light under the control of the main board 11. The light from the LED is reflected by the reflecting portion and received by the photodiode only when the initial position detector 87L and the reflecting portion are opposed to each other. In response to this light reception, the photodiode supplies an electric signal having a voltage value equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold value to the main board 11. Similarly, the initial position detector 87R includes an LED, a photodiode, and the like, and detects the reflected light from the reflector provided in the inconspicuous portion of the second rotating body 86R and supplies an electric signal to the main board 11. . In this way, for example, the main board 11 always causes the LEDs of the initial position detection units (87L, 87R) to emit light, and the voltage of the voltage value equal to or higher than the predetermined threshold value from the photodiode of the initial position detection unit 87L. When the electric signal is supplied, it is determined that the rotating position of the first rotating body 86L is the initial position when the second rotating body 86R is supplied from the photodiode 87R. Note that an encoder or a resolver that detects the rotational position of the reel may be provided as an initial position detecting unit instead of or in addition to such a photodiode.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. For the effect control command, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the first image display device 5 or the second image display device 79, or a sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R is used. Voice control commands to be used, and lamp control commands used to control the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED are included.

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data and table data used to control the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored. In the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are temporarily stored so as to be rewritable.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and a first image. The display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the display device 5 and the second image display device 79, and the numerical data indicating the random number value are updated independently of the effect control CPU 120. A random number circuit 124 to perform and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control board 12 has an effect as a signal for transmitting a video signal to the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79 and an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring for transmitting a sound signal, wiring for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data, and the like are connected to the lamp control board 14.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 5 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 is displayed on the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79 (at least in the first state) based on a display control command from the effect control CPU 120. Determine the control content of the operation. For example, the display control unit 123 determines the timing of switching the effect image to be displayed in the display area of the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79, thereby changing the decorative symbol display and various effect displays. Perform control to execute. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12. It is comprised including. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, a lamp A command (lighting signal) transmitted to the control board 14 is output.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a predetermined hitting ball is emitted based on a predetermined operation (for example, a rotation operation) performed by a player on a hitting operation handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1 A game ball as a game medium is launched toward a game area by a launch motor provided in the apparatus.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes through the passage gate 41 and is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 5, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol. The usual starting condition for this is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol loss”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the opening control and the expansion opening control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6A is tilted are performed. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When the normal symbol variable display result is “per normal”, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6A is in the open state or the expanded open state as the first variable state for a predetermined period (for example, 5 seconds), and the game ball is the starting winning opening. You can win a prize. At this time, when the game ball that has flowed down the game area passes (enters) the first start winning opening (first start area) formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6A, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The start condition (special figure start condition) for executing the variable display of the special symbol is established because the game ball is detected by the above. After that, for example, the special symbol display device 4 using the special symbol is started based on the fact that the start condition is satisfied, for example, when the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is completed. The However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6A is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

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

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

  In a special symbol game using a special symbol by the special symbol display device 4, when a fixed special symbol which is a variable symbol display result is derived and displayed, the first image display device 5 is determined to be a variable symbol variable display result. A decorative design is derived and displayed. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), and the specific gaming state is advantageous for the player. It is controlled to the big hit gaming state. As a special symbol variable display result, when a small hit symbol different from the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) becomes “small hit” (special display result), and the special game state small It is controlled to the hit gaming state. As the special symbol variable display result, neither the big hit symbol nor the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and when the lost symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display result (special symbol display result) is “lost”.

  For example, a special symbol indicating the number “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating the number “1”, “3”, “5”, “9” is a small hit symbol, and other symbols such as “−” are used. A special symbol indicating a symbol is a lost symbol.

  In the small hit gaming state, the first and second accessory advancing entrances (31A, 31B) are in an open state, and a first state is reached in which a game ball can enter the inside of the accessory variable winning device 40. That is, when the variable symbol display result (special symbol display result) of the special symbol game is “small hit”, the first and second bonus entry points (31A, 31A, A special game condition for changing 31B) from the closed state to the open state is established. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit type is one of a plurality of predetermined types. The condition (small hit end condition) in which the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B) that have changed to the open state in the small hit gaming state return to the closed state and the small hit gaming state ends (small hit end condition) is May be set differently depending on which of the plurality of types. Further, in the present embodiment, the time from when the determined symbol of “small hit” is derived and displayed until the blade member 32 opens the first accessory entrance 31B and the second accessory entrance 31B is also small hit. The type is set to be different depending on whether the type is a plurality of types.

  A game ball that has entered the inside of the variable accessory winning device 40 from any of the first and second bonus entry points (31A, 31B) that has been opened in the small hit gaming state is a V winning area (49L or 49R), a specific game condition for entering the big hit gaming state is established separately from the case where the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, in this embodiment, since the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state, the specific gaming condition determined in advance is that the special figure display result becomes “big hit” or the small hit gaming state is set to the open state. A game ball that has entered the inside of the variable prize device 40 from any one of the first and second winning combination entrances (31A, 31B) passes through the V winning area (49L or 49R) and becomes a V winning detection switch. It is established by detecting at (34L or 34R). That is, when the special figure display result is “big hit” and when the V winning detection switch (34L or 34R) detects a game ball, the specific game condition is established and the game can be controlled to the big win game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls enter the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the big winning opening and a winning ball is generated. Thus, a round game in which the special winning opening is continuously opened is executed. In this embodiment, except for the execution period of the round game, the big prize opening is closed, and the game ball enters the second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter inside the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. When a game ball enters the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 from the big winning opening, a winning ball is detected by the attacker winning switch 23B, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of gaming balls are awarded as the winning ball for each detection. To be paid out. Instead of paying out the prize balls, a score corresponding to the number of game balls as the prize balls may be awarded.

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

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the first image display device 5, a special symbol game using the special symbols in the special symbol display device 4 is started. In response to this, variable display of decorative symbols is started. 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 Then, the decorative display variable display mode may be a predetermined reach mode.

  Here, the reach mode refers to a decorative design that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative design that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the first image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “symbol”) is a display mode in which the variation continues, or a display mode 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 fluctuating, 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 mode in which all or a part of the combination is changed and changed in synchronization.

  Corresponding to reaching the reach mode, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the first image display device 5 or the second image display device 79. Display image), changing the display mode of the background image, reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variation mode of the decorative design, There is a case where an effect operation different from that before is performed. Such effect operations such as display of the character image, change of the display mode of the background image, reproduction display of the moving image, and change of the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation (flashing) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 are performed. (Operation) may be included in an operation mode different from the previous operation mode in the reach mode.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (effect modes) may be prepared in advance. Then, the possibility of being a “hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “hit reliability”) varies depending on the production mode in each reach production. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed. In this embodiment, as an example, reach effects such as normal, super A, and super B are preset. And, when a super-reach reach effect such as Super A or Super B is executed, the variable display result may be a “big hit” compared to the case where a normal reach effect is executed (hit reliability) Becomes higher.

  When the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, is “big hit”, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the first image display device 5. The As an example, a combination of big hits is confirmed by stopping and displaying predetermined decorative symbols on predetermined effective lines in the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It is only necessary that the decorative design is derived and displayed. More specifically, the jackpot combination may be set by configuring the decorative symbols indicating the number “7” to be stopped and displayed together.

  When the special figure display result is “small hit”, in the display area of the first image display device 5, a definite decorative symbol that is a predetermined small hit combination is derived and displayed. As an example, predetermined decorative patterns different from the case of the big hit combination are stopped and displayed together on predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thus, the confirmed decorative pattern that becomes the small hit combination may be derived and displayed as a special display result. More specifically, a combination of big wins is formed by stopping and displaying decorative symbols indicating the number “7”, while decorative symbols indicating numbers other than “7” are stopped and displayed together. You may set so that a small hit combination may be comprised.

  When the special figure display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is not the reach mode, and the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. There are cases in which a definite decorative symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the special figure display result is “losing”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, the decorative pattern constituting the predetermined reach combination is stopped and displayed, so that the non-specific display The finalized decorative symbol that is the result may be derived and displayed. The decorative symbols that make up the non-reach combination and the decorative symbols that make up the reach combination are included in the decorative symbols that make up the lost combination.

  When the special figure display result is “small hit” or “big hit”, in the variable display of decorative symbols, after temporarily displaying the decorative symbol that is a combination of small hits, the decorative symbol is variably displayed again, Of the determined decorative symbols that are combinations and the determined decorative symbols that are jackpot combinations, the determined decorative symbols corresponding to the special graphic display result may be derived and displayed. As an example, after a reach effect is performed during variable display of a decorative symbol, after the decorative symbol that is a small hit combination with decorative symbols indicating numbers other than “7” is stopped, the “left”, “middle” ”,“ Right ”decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are again variably displayed, and a fixed decorative symbol that is a combination of small hits or a decorative symbol that indicates the number“ 7 ”is aligned. It is only necessary that a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the “small hit” of the special figure display result, a small hit (for example, a small hit in which the blade member 32 is opened three times) in which the game ball is likely to enter the second accessory advance entrance 31B. ) And small hits (for example, small hits where the blade member 32 is opened only once) that the game ball does not easily enter the second accessory entrance 31B are derived as fluctuation results. Is done. For example, after a small hit that makes it easy for a game ball to enter the second accessory entry 31B is derived and displayed, the game ball enters the second accessory entry 31B during a period until the blade member 32 is opened. Based on the fact that the rate at which the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 moves and the second path 33R becomes visible is high, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 operates and the second path 33R is visible to the player. There may be a case where an operation notice effect that suggests to be executed is executed. The action notice effect is executed using the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 such that the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 trembles or an effect image suggesting that the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 operates in the display area of the second image display device 79 is displayed. If it is directing. By executing such a notice effect by the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78, the player's interest in whether or not the second liquid crystal movable accessory 78 actually operates and the second path 33R becomes visible is increased. The production effect can be improved.

  In addition, when the special figure display result is “small hit” and the game ball enters the first path 33L, the V winning area is obtained using the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 in the first state according to the entry timing. There is a case where an effect display of a suggestion effect (chance effect) suggesting that the user is guided to is performed. Since the first rotating body 33L rotates at a constant angular velocity, the timing at which the initial position is detected by the initial position detector 87L is detected by the initial position detector 87L when the game ball is guided to the first path 33L. It is possible to determine whether or not the V winning percentage is high based on the determined timing. In the present embodiment, based on the result determined based on both timings, as the suggestion effect (chance effect), an effect image indicating that the ratio of winning a V prize is high for the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 in the first state. The image is displayed by the second image display device 79. Thus, by making the effect display in the suggestion effect correspond to the rate of winning V (the rate at which the game ball is guided to the V prize area), the player's attention to the effect display can be increased. .

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. . The game control timer interrupt process includes, for example, a switch process (step S11), a main-side error process (step S12), an information output process (step S13), a game random number update process (step S14), a special symbol process process ( Processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 such as step S15), normal symbol process (step S16), rotating body control process (step S16A), command control process (step S17) are included. Yes.

  In the game control timer interrupt process, first, the CPU 103 performs a switch process for determining the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the count switch 23 via the switch circuit 110 (step S11) is executed. Next, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a main-side error process (step S12) is performed that can generate a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Further, for example, an information output process (step S13) for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed. Following the information output process, the CPU 103 executes a game random number update process (step S14) for updating at least a part of the plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software.

  As an example, the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side include a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern, a random number MR3 for determining a normal symbol display result, As long as it is included. 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 the big hit game state by setting the variable display result as the big hit, and the variable display result is set as the “small hit”. It is a random value used for determining whether to control to the small hit gaming state. In this embodiment, when the variable display result is “small hit”, the small hit types are, for example, “small hit A1” or “small hit A2” or “small hit B1” or “small hit B2”. Is determined using the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result. On the other hand, a random number value for determining a small hit type may be used to determine one of a plurality of types as a small hit type when the variable display result is “small hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. The random number value MR3 for determining the usual figure display result is a random number used for determining whether or not to control the game state per ordinary figure with the variable display result such as a normal symbol in the usual figure game as “winning”.

  In the special symbol process (step S15) executed following the game random number update process in step S14, the value of the special process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. , Control of display operation in the special symbol display device 4, setting of opening / closing operation of the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B) in the accessory variable prize winning device 40, and setting of the big prize opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform opening / closing operation setting and the like in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process (step S16) to be executed next to the special symbol process in step S15 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) in the normal symbol display 20 to change the normal symbol. This is a process that enables display and setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6A.

  When the normal symbol process (step S16) ends, the CPU 103 executes a rotating body control process (step S16A) for controlling the first rotating body 86L and the second rotating body 86R. In the present embodiment, the first rotation body 86L and the second rotation body 86R are different (or common) in the game control timer interruption process that is executed first after the power is turned on or the power supply is restored. A control command for instructing the start of rotation at a predetermined angular velocity is transmitted to the drive control board 16. Further, in the rotating body control process in step S16A, it is determined whether or not an initial position detection signal from the initial position detector (87L, 87R) has been detected. Specifically, the initial position detection signal of the first rotating body 86L is detected when an electrical signal having a voltage value equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold is supplied to the wiring connected to the photodiode of the initial position detector 87L. It is determined that Similarly, when an electrical signal having a voltage value equal to or higher than a predetermined threshold is supplied to the wiring connected to the photodiode of the initial position detector 87R, the initial position detection signal of the second rotating body 86R is detected. judge. If any of the initial position detection signals of the first and second rotating bodies (86L, 86R) is detected, the initial position detection command is sent to the effect control board in the command control process (step S17) executed next. The process for transmitting to is also executed. Specifically, in the control command table stored in the ROM 101, it corresponds to whether the initial position detection signal is detected and which initial position of the first rotating body 86L or the second rotating body 86R is detected. The address at which the control command to be recorded is extracted, and the extracted address may be stored in a predetermined position of the RAM 102 (for example, a command transmission table included in the transmission command buffer).

  When the rotating body control process (step S16A) ends, the CPU 103 executes a command control process (step S17) for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. Control data indicating that the initial position detection signal generated in step S16A has been detected and which initial position of which first rotating body 86L or second rotating body 86R has been detected is also processed in step S17. Is transmitted as an effect control command (initial position detection command) to the effect control board. After executing the command control process, the interrupt enable state is set, and then the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether or not the first start port switch 22A is ON. At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on, the number of reserved games stored in the special game is based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the start winning port formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6A. A start winning process for updating a certain special figure holding memory number is performed.

  As an example, in the start winning process, it is determined whether or not the special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the special figure holding storage number has reached the upper limit value, the start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, the special figure reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the special figure reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control counter setting unit) of the ROM 102 is set. Add one. Thus, the special figure reserved memory count value increases by 1 (increment) when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied. As updated. Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a special figure storage unit).

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 performs steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  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, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device is determined based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a special symbol storage unit. . 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. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) Is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

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

  The special symbol variation process 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 performing a setting for varying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 4, a process for measuring an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary, and the like. . 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”. This special symbol stop process includes a process of setting the special symbol display device 4 to stop the change of the special symbol and to stop and display the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result. Then, it is determined whether or not a big hit flag or a small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the small hit flag is on, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the special figure display result is “small hit” is set, and the special figure process flag is set. Update the value to “4”. When the big hit flag is ON, the transmission setting of the hit start designation command for designating the start of the big hit gaming state based on the special figure display result being “big hit” is set, and the value of the special figure process flag is set to “ Update to 7 ". When the big hit flag or the small hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the small hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” or the like, the first and second bonuses (31A, 31B) are opened in the small hit gaming state. This includes the process of setting up. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”.

  The small hit releasing process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the small hit opening process, the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B) are based on the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. In addition, a game ball that has entered from the opened first or second accessory entry (31A, 31B) into the inside of the accessory variable winning device 40 passes (enters) the V winning area (49L, 49R). A process for determining whether or not the process has been performed is also included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The small hit end process in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this small hitting end process, a game ball that has entered the inside of the bonus variable winning device 40 from the first or second winning combination entrance (31A, 31B) that has been opened in the small hit gaming state is V A process of determining whether or not a specific game condition for achieving the big hit gaming state is satisfied depending on whether or not the winning area (49L, 49R) has been passed (entered) is included. When the specific game condition is satisfied and the big hit game state is set, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. On the other hand, the special figure process flag is updated to “0” when the small hit game state is terminated without the specific game condition being satisfied.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. The pre-opening process for the big hit includes a process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit game state and setting for setting the big winning opening to the open state. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”.

  The big hit release processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This big hit opening process is based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time and the number of game balls detected by the attacker winning switch 23B, etc. A process for determining whether or not it is time to return the mouth from the open state to the closed state is included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit, the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In the jackpot ending process, an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state by a rendering device such as the first image display device 5, the second image display device 78, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Including a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the game is executed, a process of setting a gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like. Along with the setting of the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. In S120, processing for changing the gaming state to the time-saving state is also executed. Specifically, the time-short state flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on, and a value corresponding to a predetermined time-short / medium fluctuation upper limit number (for example, 10 times) is set in the time-short state counter.

  FIG. 8A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The CPU 103 only has to read the special figure reservation storage number count value stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 102 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the number of reserved special figure storage is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the top area of the special figure storage part (for example, the storage area corresponding to the reserved number “1”) The numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value stored as pending data is read out (step S232). Thereby, the game random number extracted corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning in the start winning opening in the start winning determination process of step S101 shown in FIG. 7 is read. The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, the special figure pending storage number count value is decremented by 1 and updated to update the special figure pending storage number by 1 (decrement), and the special figure pending storage unit The stored contents are shifted (step S233). For example, the special data hold storage unit shifts the hold data stored in the storage area lower than the hold number “1” (the storage area corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. .

  After executing the process of step S233, the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing” (step S234). As an example, in the process of step S234, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result sets the special figure display result to “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. It is only necessary to be assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S234. As described above, whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” is a numerical data or special figure display result determination table indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. And may be determined at a predetermined rate. When the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small hit type is “small hit A1” or “small hit A2” or “small hit B1” or “small hit B2”. To be determined. In this embodiment, the special figure display result and the small hit type are collectively determined by using the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the special figure display result determination table. On the other hand, a process of determining the small hit type may be executed separately from the process of determining the special figure display result.

  Thereafter, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special figure display result determined by the process of step S234 is “small hit” (step S235). At this time, when it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S235; Yes), the small hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is turned on. (Step S236). Further, the small hit type determined by the process of step S234 is stored (step S237). The CPU 103 may store the small hit type by storing data indicating the determination result of the small hit type in a small hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, a game control buffer setting unit).

  When it is determined in step S235 that the special figure display result is not “small hit” (step S235; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S238). . At this time, if the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S238; Yes), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S239). ).

  When it is determined in step S238 that the special figure display result is not “big hit” (step S238; No), or after any one of the processes in steps S237 and S239 is executed, the special symbol in the special figure game can be changed. A confirmed special symbol that is a display result is determined (step S240). As an example, when it is determined in steps S235 and S238 that the special figure display result is not “small hit” or “big hit”, a special symbol prepared in advance as a lost symbol is determined as a confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S235 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, special specially prepared as a plurality of types of small hit symbols in accordance with the determination result of the small hit type in step S234. Any one of the symbols may be determined as the confirmed special symbol. If it is determined in step S238 that the special symbol display result is “big hit”, the special symbol prepared in advance as the big hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  In order to execute the process of step S240, a predetermined special symbol setting table is configured in the predetermined area of the ROM 101 so that the special symbol display result or the small hit type determination result can be specified in association with the fixed special symbol. It suffices if table data is stored. The CPU 103 may set a special symbol to be a confirmed special symbol by referring to the confirmed special symbol setting table based on the special symbol display result or the small hit type determined by the process of step S234.

  After executing the process of step S240, it is determined whether or not the short time state flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on (step S241). Here, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the short-time state, the short-time state flag is on. If the short-time state flag is ON (step S241; Yes), the short-time state count value, which is the stored value of the short-time state counter provided in the game control counter setting unit, is updated so as to be subtracted by one (step S242). ). In the time reduction state counter, a count initial value corresponding to the upper limit number of times (for example, 10 times) of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state at the end of the big hit gaming state is set. Therefore, every time the special figure game in which the special figure display result does not become “big hit” is executed by subtracting 1 from the time reduction state count value by the process of step S242, the special figure game that can be executed in the short time state is executed. The remaining number is counted down. At this time, a setting for transmitting a short time state remaining number notification command for notifying the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the short time state to the effect control board 12 may be performed. Alternatively, when the remaining number of special figure games that can be executed in the short-time state is counted separately on the side of the effect control board 12, the transmission of the short-time state remaining number notification command may not be performed. In this case, when the gaming state is the short time state, the number of remaining special figure games in the advantageous state may be counted on the side of the effect control board 12 based on, for example, transmission / reception of a special figure change start command.

  After executing the process of step S242, it is determined whether or not the time-short state count value has become “0” (step S243). At this time, if the time-short state count value is “0” (step S243; Yes), the time-short state flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned off in response to ending the time-short state ( Step S244).

  When it is determined No in step S241, No is determined in step S243, or the processing in step S244 is terminated, the special figure process flag value is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol Normal processing ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S241, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the number of special figure hold storage is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the first image display device 5 is sent from 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.

  FIG. 9A is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 7 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S251). If the big hit flag is ON (step S251; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the big hit when the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined (step S252).

  If the big hit flag is off in step S251, it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S253). If the small hit flag is ON (step S253; Yes), a variation pattern corresponding to the small hit when the special figure display result is “small hit” is determined (step S254). On the other hand, when the small hit flag is off (step S253; No), a variation pattern corresponding to the time of loss when the special figure display result is “lost” is determined (step S255). In step S255, as shown in FIG. 10C, which will be described later, the CPU 103 determines a different variation pattern depending on whether or not the time reduction control is performed. For example, referring to the time-short state flag provided in the game control flag setting unit, if it is determined that the time-short control is being performed if it is on, and if it is determined that the time-short control is not being performed if it is off Good.

  FIG. 9B shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result (special drawing display result) is “losing”, the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” that does not become the reach mode, and the reach mode is “ A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance for each of the cases of “reach” and for cases where the variable display result (special display result) is “small hit” or “big hit”. Yes. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is called the non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display is variable. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the aspect is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit” or “big hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  In this embodiment, in steps S252, S254, and S255, which of the variation patterns in FIG. 9B is to be used is determined as the variation pattern of the special symbol to be started according to the variation result of the special symbol. Therefore, the ROM 101 stores a variation pattern type determination table as shown in FIGS. 10A to 10C as a variation pattern type determination table. FIG. 10A shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101.

  The variation pattern determination table in FIG. 10A is a random number value for determining a special diagram variation pattern in step S252 of FIG. 9A when a special game whose variable display result is “big hit” is executed. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on MR2. In the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 10A, as a variation pattern that may be determined at the time of a big hit, a variation result (“big hit”) is derived after a normal reach effect in which a decorative design reaches a reach mode is executed. The normal reach variation pattern PB4-1 and PB4-2, and the variation pattern PB5-1 from which the variation result ("big hit") is derived after the decorative pattern is in the reach form and the predetermined super reach effect is executed. -PB5-2 is set. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the special figure variation pattern is assigned to each variation pattern for each of PB4-1, PB4-2, PB5-1, and PB5-2. ing.

  The variation pattern determination table of FIG. 10B shows the special pattern variation pattern determination disturbance in step S254 of FIG. 9A when the special game whose variable display result is “small hit” is executed. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the numerical value MR2. In the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 10B, as a variation pattern that may be determined at the time of a small hit, a variation result (“small hit”) is obtained after a normal reach effect in which a decorative pattern reaches a reach mode is executed. Normal reach fluctuation pattern PB4-1 and PB4-2 that are derived, and the super-reaching fluctuation pattern in which the fluctuation result ("small hit") is derived after the decorative pattern is in the reach mode and a predetermined super reach effect is executed. PB5-1 and PB5-2 are set. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the special figure variation pattern is assigned to each variation pattern for each of PB4-1, PB4-2, PB5-1, and PB5-2. ing.

  In the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 10C, whether or not the time reduction control is performed in step S255 of FIG. 9A when the special game whose variable display result is “losing” is executed. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR2 for determining a special diagram variation pattern. In the variation pattern determination table of FIG. 10C, a non-reach variation pattern in which a decorative design does not reach a reach as a variation pattern that may be determined when the time is a small hit and the time reduction control is not performed. The normal reach variation pattern PA2-1 and PA2-2, in which the variation result ("lost") is derived after the normal reach production in the reach mode is executed, and the decorative pattern is in the reach mode and the predetermined super Super-reach fluctuation patterns PA3-1 and PA3-2 are set in which a fluctuation result (“losing”) is derived after the reach effect is executed. In addition, a variation pattern PA1-2 with a shortened variation time is set as a variation pattern that may be determined when the time is a small hit and the time reduction control is performed. Then, for each of PA1-1, PA1-2, PA2-1, PA2-2, PA3-1, PA3-2, and PA1-2, numerical values to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the special figure variation pattern (Determined value) is assigned to each variation pattern.

  In the variation pattern determination tables of FIGS. 10A to 10C, when the variable display results are “big hit” and “small hit”, the super reach variation patterns (PB5-1, PB5-2) are normal reach. It is determined at a higher rate than the fluctuation pattern (PB4-1, PB4-2). On the other hand, when the variable display result is “losing”, the normal reach variation pattern (PA2-1, PA2-2) is determined at a higher rate than the super reach variation pattern (PA3-1, PB3-2). . Therefore, when the super reach is executed, the variable display result becomes “big hit” or “small hit” which is advantageous to the player at a higher rate than when the super reach is not executed. Further, when the super reach B is executed more than the super reach A, the ratio that the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is high. Therefore, the player's expectation can be raised depending on whether or not a super reach effect is executed and which super reach effect is executed when it is executed.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S252, S254, and S255 shown in FIG. 9A, a special figure variation time that is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the variation pattern determination result is set (step S256). ). The special figure change time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time required from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special display result) is derived and displayed. It is. Subsequent to the process of step S256, setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed as a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4 (step S257). As an example, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the special symbol on the special symbol display device 4.

  After the process of step S257 is executed, command transmission setting at the start of the special symbol variation is performed (step S258). For example, the CPU 103 is prepared in advance to sequentially transmit a variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a special figure reserved memory number notification command from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. The storage address (start address) in the ROM 101 of the command table for starting fluctuation is designated.

  The variation start command is an effect control command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using a special symbol by the special symbol display device 4. The change pattern designation command is variable in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the first image display device 5 in response to variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game. This is an effect control command for designating a variation pattern such as a decorative pattern to be displayed. The variable display result notification command is an effect control command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. When the variation result is a small hit, the variable display result notification command includes information for specifying which of the small hit types. The special figure hold memory number notification command is an effect control command for notifying the special figure hold memory number.

  After executing the process of step S258, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” (step S259), and the variation pattern setting process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” in step S259, the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 3 is executed when the next timer interruption occurs.

  In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 9A, the command transmission setting at the start of variation is performed by the process of step S258, so that the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are controlled from the main board 11. Transmission to the substrate 12 becomes possible. On the side of the production control board 12, the production control CPU 120, based on the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, What is necessary is just to determine the control pattern (effect control pattern) of the effect operation using the effect devices such as the first image display device 5, the second image display device 79, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on (step S271). ). The special figure fixed display flag is turned on by the process of step S275 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game being stopped (derived). Set.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S271 (step S271; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S272). Then, a command transmission setting is performed at the time of symbol determination in which the special symbol variably displayed in the special symbol game is determined (step S273). Also, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S274). For example, in the process of step S274, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the special figure fixed display time is set in a game control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control timer setting unit) of the RAM 102. That's fine. Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S275), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  Thus, after the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed by the process of step S272, the special symbol process process according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed until the special figure fixed display time set by the process of step S274 elapses. Each time the symbol stop process is executed, it is determined in step S271 that the special figure confirmation display flag is on. If it is determined in step S271 that the special figure confirmation display flag is on, it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S276). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S276; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  If it is determined in step S276 that the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S276; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S277). It is determined whether or not it is on (step S278). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (step S278; Yes), a small hit start time production waiting time is set (step S279). In the present embodiment, in step S279, a small hitting start waiting time is set in accordance with the small hitting type determined in step S234 in FIG. 8A. For example, the CPU 103 refers to the small hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 in step S237 of FIG. "Is set to 4 seconds, and" small hit per A2 "or" small hit B2 "is set to 6 seconds. When step S279 is completed, command transmission settings are made at the start of the small hit gaming state based on the result of the special figure display being “small hit” (step S280).

  Subsequent to the process of step S280, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S281). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” (step S282), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” in step S282, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the small hit pre-release process in step S114 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  When the small hit flag is off in step S278 (step S278; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S283). At this time, if the big hit flag is ON (step S283; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S284). Subsequently, a command transmission setting at the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the result of the special figure display result being “big hit” is performed (step S285). Further, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S286). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “7” (step S287), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” in step S287, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the big hit flag is OFF in step S283 (step S283; No), the special figure process flag value is updated to “0” in response to a loss when the special figure display result is “lost”. (Step S288), the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special symbol process flag is initialized to “0” in step S288, the special symbol normal processing in step S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs. As a result, a start condition for executing a new special figure game can be established.

  In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, a hit start specifying command (small hit start specifying command) for specifying the start of the small hit gaming state is set by the command transmission setting at the start of the small hit by the process of step S280. However, transmission from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 becomes possible. On the side of the effect control board 12, based on the small hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11, it is specified that the small hit gaming state is started, and the small hit start effect corresponding to this command is executed. It is only necessary to set for this.

  FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 7 as the small hit release pre-process. In the small hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 12A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the small hit start presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S301). At this time, if the small hit start production waiting time has not elapsed (step S301; No), the small hit pre-release processing is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the small hit release pre-processing is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the small hit start presentation waiting time elapses.

  When the small hit start start waiting time has elapsed in step S301 (step S301; Yes), for example, the small hit type stored data is read from the small hit type buffer or the like (step S302). Then, an accessory release pattern corresponding to the read small hit type is set (step S303). FIG. 12B shows a setting example of the accessory release pattern by the process of step S303. As shown in FIG. 12B, in this embodiment, depending on whether the small hit type is “small hit A1” or “small hit A2” or “small hit B1” or “small hit B2”. Thus, different release operation contents are set.

  For example, when the small hit type is either “small hit A1” or “small hit A2”, the blade member 32 is driven, and the first and second accessory entrances (31L, 31R) are moved once. The release pattern KP1 is set to an open state for 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, when the small hit type is either “small hit B1” or “small hit B2”, the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B) are opened three times for 0.6 seconds each. The release pattern KP2 to be set is determined. In this way, the release pattern designates the opening time and the number of times of opening when the first and second accessory entry (31A, 31B) formed in the accessory variable prize winning device 40 is opened. Therefore, in the small hit gaming state, after the first and second bonus item entrances (31A, 31B) change from the closed state to the open state, control is performed to return from the open state to the closed state after a lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, as an opening pattern according to the small hit type, until a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls enter the accessory variable prize winning device 40 via the first or second accessory entry (31L, 31R) A pattern that keeps opening may be set.

  In the example of FIG. 12B, the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B) are opened for a total of 1.8 seconds in both of the accessory release patterns KP1 and KP2, but the second operator The rate at which the game ball enters the article entrance 31B is higher in KP2 where the number of times that the blade member 32 shifts from the open state to the closed state is large. This is because when the game ball hits the blade member 32 which is to be closed from the fully opened state, the ratio of the game ball entering the second accessory entry 31B at the top is high. In other words, the rate at which the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is controlled to the second state and the second path becomes visible increases as the number of times the blade member 32 is opened and closed increases. In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second winning combination entrance 31B and a game ball is allocated to the second route, it is guided to the V winning area more than when it is allocated to the first route. Therefore, the greater the number of times (the number of times the blade member 32 is opened and closed) that opens and closes the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B), the more advantageous to the player.

  After executing the process of step S303, control is performed to start the accessory opening / closing operation for changing the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B) between the closed state and the open state (step S307). . At this time, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the blade is performed. In the process of step S307, the winning number counter and the discharging number counter provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 are cleared, and the winning number counting value and the discharging number count which are stored values thereof are cleared. The value may be initialized to “0”. In addition, various initial settings in the small hit gaming state may be performed, for example, by clearing a V winning flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 and turning it off.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S307, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” (step S308), and the pre-opening process for small hits is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in step S308, when the next timer interruption occurs, the small hit releasing process in step S115 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  In step S301, waiting for elapse of the small hitting start production waiting time corresponding to the small hitting type in step S279 of FIG. 11 and executing the accessory opening / closing operation start control (step S307), FIG. ), Even when the blade member 32 is controlled to be in the open state with the same opening pattern, the time until the opening is started can be made different. Thus, the player aims at the opening timing by setting the timings at which the first and second accessory entrances (31L, 31R) are in the closed state and the open state in accordance with the small hit type. It can be difficult to hit.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 7 as the small hit release process. In the small hit opening process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the accessory opening / closing control time has elapsed (step S322). If the accessory opening / closing control time has not elapsed (step S322; No), the opening / closing operation control according to the opening pattern is performed (step S323). Thus, in the period until the accessory opening / closing control time in the small hit game state elapses, control is performed to change the first and second accessory entry (31L, 31R) between the closed state and the open state.

  After the process of step S323 is executed, the game ball that has entered the accessory variable prize winning device 40 and is distributed to the first path is detected based on the detection signal transmitted from the first path switch 36L. It is determined whether or not the first path winning detection has been made (step S324). For example, if the detection signal transmitted from the first path switch 36L is on for a predetermined period (for example, a period corresponding to two timer interruptions), it is determined that the first path winning detection has been detected, In other cases, it may be determined that there is no first path winning detection.

  If it is determined in step S324 that the first path winning prize has been detected (step S324; Yes), the first path winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S325). Subsequently, based on the detection of the game ball by the first path switch 36L, setting for paying out the game ball to be a prize ball is performed (step S326). For example, in response to the detection of the game ball by the first path switch 36L, the CPU 103 issues a predetermined payout control command (for example, the number of prize balls) instructing to pay out a predetermined number (for example, “14”) of game balls. A storage address (such as the top address) in the ROM 101 of the payout control command table prepared in advance may be specified so that the designation command is transmitted to the payout control board. The payout control command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board, for example, by executing the command control process included in the game control timer interrupt process after the special symbol process process is completed. Just do it. Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  Subsequent to the process of step S326, the CPU 103 executes a control process for retaining the game ball that won the first path for a predetermined time (step S327). Specifically, a drive signal is transmitted to the solenoid 84 for the first ball retention device 37L, and the solenoid is turned on to control the first ball retention device 37L to a retention state where the game ball is retained. When allowing a plurality of first path winnings per small hit, if the next game ball flows down on the ball path while the already won game balls are staying, A configuration in which the next game ball is retained by the ball is adopted. On the other hand, when only one game ball is guided to the first route per small hit, the ball retention device 37L is in a retention state, and at the same time, a discharge port installed at a position where the second and subsequent game balls are retained. And a configuration in which the game balls that have won the first path after the second are discharged to the outside of the accessory variable prize-winning device may be employed. The same applies to game balls that won the second route.

  When step S355 is completed, the CPU 103 executes a process of transmitting a command indicating that the first path is won (step S328). Specifically, the storage address (such as the start address) in the ROM 101 of the control command table prepared in advance is set so that a predetermined control command designating that the first route is won is transmitted to the effect control board 12. In a predetermined position (for example, a command transmission table included in the transmission command buffer).

  If it is determined in step S324 that there is no first path winning detection (step S324; No), after executing the process of step S328, based on the detection signal transmitted from the second path switch 36R, etc. It is determined whether or not there has been a second path winning detection that is the detection of a game ball that has entered the accessory variable winning device 40 and has been distributed to the second path (step S329). For example, when the detection signal transmitted from the first path switch 36R is on for a predetermined period (for example, a period corresponding to two timer interruptions), it is determined that the second path winning detection has been detected, In other cases, it may be determined that there is no second path winning detection.

  If it is determined in step S329 that the second path winning detection has been made (step S329; Yes), the second winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S330). Subsequently, based on the detection of the game ball by the second path switch 36R, a setting for paying out the game ball to be a prize ball is performed (step S331). For example, in response to the detection of the game ball by the second path switch 36R, the CPU 103 issues a predetermined payout control command (for example, the number of prize balls) instructing to pay out a predetermined number (for example, “14”) of game balls. A storage address (such as the top address) in the ROM 101 of the payout control command table prepared in advance may be specified so that the designation command is transmitted to the payout control board. The payout control command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board, for example, by executing the command control process included in the game control timer interrupt process after the special symbol process process is completed. Just do it. Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  Subsequent to the process in step S331, the CPU 103 executes a control process for retaining the game ball winning the second path for a predetermined time (step S332). Specifically, a drive signal is transmitted to the solenoid 85 for the second ball retention device 37R, and the solenoid is turned on to control the second ball retention device 37R to a retention state where the game ball is retained.

  When step S332 is completed, the CPU 103 executes a process of transmitting a command indicating that the second path is won (step S333). Specifically, a storage address (such as the top address) in the ROM 101 of the control command table prepared in advance so that a predetermined control command designating that the second path winning is received is transmitted to the effect control board base 12. May be stored in a predetermined position (for example, a command transmission table included in the transmission command buffer).

    When it is determined in step S329 that there is no second path winning detection (step S329; No), after the process of step S333 is executed, the small hit release process is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S322 that the accessory opening / closing control time has elapsed (step S322; Yes), the opening / closing operation of the first and second accessory entry (31A, 31B) in the accessory variable winning device 40 is terminated. Then, in order to return to the closed state, control for terminating the accessory opening / closing operation is performed (step S336). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to the blade solenoid 83 may be performed. Also, a predetermined time is set as the winning ball detection waiting time (step S337). The waiting time for detecting a winning ball is that all the game balls that have entered the inside of the variable prize winning device 40 before the first and second accessory advancing entrances (31A, 31B) are closed from the open state. As a required time (delayed ball waiting time) for the first path switch 36L and the second path switch 36R to be detected reliably. Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (step S338), the small hit releasing process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6” in step S338, when the next timer interruption occurs, the small hit end process in step S116 shown in FIG. 13 is executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S116 of FIG. 7 as the small hit end process. In the small hit end process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the winning ball detection waiting time has elapsed (step S351). At this time, if the winning ball detection waiting time has not elapsed (step S351; No), in order to detect a ball or the like that has entered the accessory variable winning device 40 immediately before the accessory opening / closing control time has elapsed, step S324 in FIG. Processes similar to S333 are executed. That is, it is determined whether or not the first path winning is detected (step S352). If it is detected (step S352; Yes), the first path winning number counter value is incremented by 1 (step S353), and the winning is achieved. A setting process for paying out a prize ball based on the game is executed (step S354), a control for retaining the game ball won in the first path for a certain period is executed (step S355), and the first path prize command is sent to the effect control board. 12 is executed (step S356). Further, when the first path winning is not detected (step S352; No), or after the process of step S356, it is determined whether the second path winning is detected (step S357). (Step S357; Yes), the second path winning number counter value is incremented by 1 (Step S358), a setting process for paying out a winning ball based on the winning is executed (Step S359), and the game won in the second path Control for retaining the ball for a certain period is executed (step S360), and processing for transmitting the second path winning command to the effect control board 12 is executed (step S361). When the second path winning is not detected (step S357; No) or after the process of step S361, the small hit end process ends.

  When it is determined in step S351 that the winning ball detection waiting time has elapsed (step S351; Yes), the CPU 103 refers to the value of the first path winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and the counter value Is determined to be 0 (step S362). Whether there was no game ball that won the first path during the accessory opening / closing control time, or whether the counter value became 0 based on the detection of the discharge of all game balls that won the first path in the first path winning determination process described later If the counter value is 0 for any of the above, it is determined that the counter value of the first path winning number counter is 0 (step S362; Yes), step S353 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S364. On the other hand, since one or more game balls have won the first path during the accessory opening / closing control time and all the game balls have not yet been discharged from the accessory variable prize device 40, the first path winning number counter is 0. If there is not (step S362; No), the first path winning determination process is executed (step S363).

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S363 in FIG. 14 as the first path winning determination process. In the first path winning determination process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first path stagnant ball release flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set (step S401). Note that the first path staying ball release flag is based on the fact that the game ball allocated to the first path has been released from the staying time after the staying time for staying in the first ball staying device has elapsed. This flag is set at. If the game ball is still retained in the first ball retention device 41L, it is determined that the first path retention ball release flag is not set (step S401; No), and then the CPU 103 determines the first path retention time. It is determined whether or not elapses (step S402). Specifically, a value of a first residence time measurement timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 for measuring a time during which a game ball stays in the first ball residence device 37L, and a predetermined residence time (for example, The threshold value corresponding to 1 second) is compared. If it is determined that the first path residence time has not elapsed (step S402; No), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the first residence time measurement timer (step S404A). The first dwell time measurement timer is reset every time the small hit gaming state ends.

  On the other hand, when the value of the first residence time measurement timer exceeds the threshold value corresponding to the residence time, the CPU 103 determines that the first route residence time has elapsed (step S402; Yes), and the first route residence ball. The release flag is set (step S403), and control for releasing the game ball retained in the first path retention device is executed (step S404). In step S404, the first sphere retention device 37L may be placed in a non-retention state by stopping the transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 84 for the first sphere retention device 37L. When step S404 or step S404A ends, the first path winning determination process ends. As a result of the processing in steps S402 to S404, the game balls allocated to the first path 33L stay in the upstream of the first path 33L for a predetermined time, so that the first path 33L becomes the V winning area 49L. Alternatively, it is possible to suitably control a schedule for guiding a game ball to the loss area 50L and inquiring whether or not the game ball wins V.

  When it is determined Yes in step S401 based on the setting of the first path staying ball release flag in step S403 (step S401; Yes), the CPU 103 enters a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) in the RAM 102. It is determined whether or not the provided discharge completion waiting flag for the first path is on (step S405). At this time, if the discharge completion waiting flag is off (step S405; No), the discharge completion waiting flag is set to the on state (step S406), and a predetermined time is set as a discharge completion waiting time (step S406). Step S407).

  If the discharge completion waiting flag is ON in step S405 (step S405; Yes), or after executing the process of step S407, the variable variable prize that is not yet discharged is indicated by the first path winning number count value. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls that have won the first path in the device 40 is 0 (step S408). The first path winning number count value is added in step S325 of FIG. 13 or step S353 of FIG. 14 based on the game ball having won the first path, and is discharged from the accessory variable winning device 40 through the loss area 50L. Since it is subtracted in step S416, which will be described later, based on this, it matches the number of game balls that have won the first path in the bonus game variable winning device 40. If it is determined in step S408 that the first path winning number count value is 0 (step S408; Yes), the discharge completion waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S417). Then, the first path winning process is terminated, and the process returns to the small hit end process of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S408 that the first path winning number count value is not 0 (step S408; No), it is determined whether or not the discharge completion waiting time has elapsed (step S409). At this time, if the discharge completion waiting time has elapsed (step S409; Yes), the discharge completion waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S410). In addition, a command transmission setting is performed when there is an abnormal discharge in which the game ball is not properly discharged from the accessory variable winning device 40 (step S411). For example, in order to transmit a discharge abnormality notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 designates a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of a discharge abnormality command table prepared in advance. The discharge abnormality notification command is used after the game ball enters the inside of the accessory variable prize device 40 from the first or second accessory entry (31A, 31B) that is opened in the small hit gaming state. This is an effect control command for notifying that a discharge completion waiting time has passed without detecting the discharge of a ball.

  After executing the process of step S411, after performing a predetermined discharge error process (step S412), the small hit end process is terminated. In the process of step S412, for example, various kinds of game ball discharge abnormalities such as setting an accessory discharge error flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 to an ON state are dealt with. It suffices if processing is executed. Note that the processes in steps S410 to S412 need only be executed once before the end of the small hit gaming state based on the determination that the discharge completion waiting time has elapsed in the process in step S407. After the above process is executed, it is only necessary to wait until it is determined in step S408 that the first path winning number count value is 0, or a predetermined error cancellation procedure is performed.

  If it is determined in step S409 that the discharge completion waiting time has not elapsed (step S409; No), based on the detection signal transmitted from the V winning detection switch 34L, the V winning area 49L is passed (entered). It is determined whether or not there is a V winning detection that is the detection of the played game ball (step S413). For example, when the detection signal transmitted from the V winning detection switch 34L is on for a predetermined period, it is determined that the V winning detection has been detected, and in other cases, it is determined that the V winning detection has not been detected. Good. If it is determined in step S413 that the V prize has been detected (step S413; Yes), the V prize flag is set to the on state (step S414).

  When it is determined in step S413 that there is no V winning detection (step S413; No), or after the process of step S414 is executed, the accessory change is made based on the detection signal transmitted from the discharge detection switch 35L. It is determined whether or not there is an accessory discharge detection that is a detection of a game ball discharged to the outside of the winning device 40 (step S415). For example, when the detection signal transmitted from the discharge detection switch 35L is in the ON state for a predetermined period, it is determined that there has been an accessory discharge detection, while in other cases, it is determined that there is no accessory discharge detection. That's fine. When it is determined in step S415 that there has been an accessory discharge detection (step S415; Yes), the first path winning number counter is updated to be decremented by 1 (step S416). If it is determined in step S415 that there is no combination discharge detection (step S415; No), after executing the process of step S416, the first path winning time determination process is terminated, and the small hit in FIG. 14 ends. Return to processing.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when step S363 is completed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is ON (step S364). If the V winning flag is set to ON in step S363 based on the fact that one of the game balls that won the first path has won V (step S364; Yes), the second path staying device 37R A process (step S372) for discharging the staying game ball to the outside of the accessory variable winning device 40 without guiding it to the second path 33R is executed. Specifically, a discharge port (not shown) that can be opened and closed by the CPU 103 is installed below the ball path where the second path retention device 37R retains the game ball, and this discharge port is opened in step S372. What is necessary is just to perform control to perform. Thereafter, the CPU 103 shifts the processing to step S373 described later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S364 that the V winning flag is not set to ON (step S364; No), the CPU 103 refers to the value of the second path winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, It is determined whether or not the counter value is 0 (step S365). Whether there was no game ball that won the second path during the accessory opening / closing control time, or whether the counter value became 0 based on the detection of the discharge of all game balls that won the second path in the second path winning determination process described later If the counter value is 0 for any of the above, it is determined that the counter value of the second path winning number counter is 0 (step S365; Yes), and step S366 is skipped and the process proceeds to S367. On the other hand, since one or more game balls have won the second path during the accessory opening / closing control time, and all the game balls have not yet been discharged from the accessory variable prize device 40, the second path winning number counter is 0. If there is not (step S365; No), the second path winning determination process is executed (step S366).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S366 of FIG. 14 as the second path winning determination process. In the second path winning determination process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second path staying ball release flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set (step S451). The second path stagnant ball release flag is a step to be described later based on the fact that the game ball allocated to the second path has passed the dwell time for which the game ball has dwelled in the second ball dwelling device and has been released. This flag is set in S403. If the game ball is still retained in the second ball retention device 41R, it is determined that the second path retention ball release flag is not set (step S451; No), and then the CPU 103 determines the second path retention time. It is determined whether or not elapses (step S452). Specifically, a value of a second residence time measurement timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 for measuring the time that the game ball stays in the second ball residence device 37R, and a predetermined residence time (for example, The threshold value corresponding to (5 seconds) is compared. On the other hand, when determining that the first route residence time has not elapsed (step S452A; No), the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the second residence time measurement timer (step S452A). Further, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is operated to execute a sub liquid crystal accessory drive control process for controlling from the first state to the second state (step S452B). For example, a control command for operating the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 to the position of the second state may be transmitted to the drive control board 16 using the sub liquid crystal drive motor 17A. The second residence time measurement timer is reset every time the small hit gaming state is completed.

  On the other hand, when the value of the second residence time measurement timer exceeds the threshold, the CPU 103 determines that the second route residence time has elapsed (step S452; Yes), and sets the second route residence ball release flag. (Step S453), control to release the game ball retained in the second path retention device is executed (Step S454). In step S454, the transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 85 for the second ball staying device 37R may be stopped to place the second ball staying device 37R in a non-staying state.

  When step S454 or step S452B ends, the second path winning determination process ends. As a result of the processing in steps S452 to S454, the game balls allocated to the second path 33R stay in the upstream of the second path 33R for a predetermined time, so that the second path 33R becomes the V winning area 49R. Alternatively, it is possible to suitably control a schedule for guiding a game ball to the loss area 50R and inquiring whether or not the game ball wins V. Specifically, the operation of controlling the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 to the second state is completed, and the second path 33R provided in the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 passes from the second combination entrance to the second rotating body 86R. It is possible to prevent the game ball from reaching the second path 33R before being placed at the correct position for guiding the game ball to any of the plurality of regions. In addition, it is possible to prevent the game effect from being reduced due to the game ball being guided to one of the plurality of regions of the second rotating body 86R by the second route 33R before the second route 33R becomes visible. .

  If it is determined Yes in step S451 based on the setting of the second path staying ball release flag in step S453 (step S451; Yes), the CPU 103 enters a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) in the RAM 102. It is determined whether the provided discharge completion waiting flag for the second path is on (step S455). At this time, if the discharge completion waiting flag is off (step S455; No), the discharge completion waiting flag is set to the on state (step S456), and a predetermined time is set as a discharge completion waiting time (step S456). Step S457).

  When the discharge completion waiting flag is ON in step S455 (step S455; Yes), or after executing the process of step S457, the variable variable prize that is not yet discharged and is indicated by the second path winning number count value is shown. It is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the second path in the device 40 is 0 (step S458). The second path winning number count value is added in step S330 of FIG. 13 or step S358 of FIG. 14 based on the fact that the game ball has won the second path, and is discharged from the accessory variable winning device 40 through the loss area 50R. Since it is subtracted in step S466, which will be described later, based on this, it matches the number of game balls that have won in the second path in the accessory variable winning device 40. If it is determined in step S458 that the second path winning number count value is 0 (step S458; Yes), the discharge completion waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S467). Then, the second path winning time determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the small hit end process of FIG.

  If it is determined in step S458 that the second path winning number count value is not 0 (step S458; No), it is determined whether or not the discharge completion waiting time has elapsed (step S459). At this time, if the discharge completion waiting time has elapsed (step S459; Yes), the discharge completion waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S460). In addition, a command transmission setting is made when there is an abnormal discharge in which the game ball is not properly discharged from the accessory variable winning device 40 (step S461). For example, in order to transmit a discharge abnormality notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, the CPU 103 designates a storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of a discharge abnormality command table prepared in advance. The discharge abnormality notification command is used after the game ball enters the inside of the accessory variable prize device 40 from the first or second accessory entry (31A, 31B) that is opened in the small hit gaming state. This is an effect control command for notifying that a discharge completion waiting time has passed without detecting the discharge of a ball.

  After executing the process of step S461, after performing a predetermined discharge error process (step S462), the small hit end process is terminated. In the process of step S462, for example, various kinds of game ball discharge abnormalities such as setting an accessory discharge error flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 to an on state occur. It suffices if processing is executed. The processes in steps S460 to S462 need only be executed once until the small hit gaming state ends based on the determination that the discharge completion waiting time has elapsed in the process in step S457. After the above process is executed, the process may wait until the second path winning number count value is determined to be 0 in the process of step S458, or until a predetermined error cancellation procedure is performed.

  If it is determined in step S459 that the discharge completion waiting time has not elapsed (step S459; No), based on the detection signal transmitted from the V winning detection switch 34R, the V winning area 49R is passed (entered). It is determined whether or not there has been a V winning detection that is a detection of the played game ball (step S463). For example, when the detection signal transmitted from the V winning detection switch 34R is in the ON state for a predetermined period, it is determined that the V winning detection has been detected, and in other cases, it is determined that the V winning detection has not been detected. Good. If it is determined in step S463 that the V prize has been detected (step S463; Yes), the V prize flag is set to the on state (step S464).

  When it is determined in step S463 that there is no V winning detection (step S463; No), or after the processing of step S464 is executed, the accessory variable is made based on the detection signal transmitted from the discharge detection switch 35R. It is determined whether or not there is an accessory discharge detection that is a detection of a game ball discharged to the outside of the winning device 40 (step S465). For example, when the detection signal transmitted from the discharge detection switch 35R is in the ON state for a predetermined period, it is determined that there has been an accessory discharge detection, while in other cases, it is determined that there is no accessory discharge detection. That's fine. If it is determined in step S465 that there has been an accessory discharge detection (step S465; Yes), the second path winning number counter is updated to be decremented by 1 (step S466). When it is determined in step S465 that there is no combination discharge detection (step S465; No), after executing the process of step S466, the second path winning time determination process is terminated and the small hit end of FIG. Return to processing.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when step S366 is completed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is ON (step S367). If the V winning flag is set to ON in step S366 based on any of the game balls winning in the second path (step S367; Yes), the V winning flag is cleared and turned off. The state is set (step S373). Note that step S373 is executed in the same manner when step S372 is completed. Then, a command transmission setting at the start of the big hit gaming state based on the game ball passing (entering) in the V winning area (49L or 49R) in the small hit gaming state is performed (step S374). Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is in the second state (step S375). The current state of the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 is, for example, whether or not a detection signal is received from the detection sensor that senses the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 in the position of the first state or the second state from the drive control board 16. This can be confirmed by receiving a detection result notification command indicating that. If it is determined that the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 is in the second state (step S375; Yes), the sub liquid crystal combination is driven to operate the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 to control from the second state to the first state. A control process is executed (step S376). For example, a control command for operating the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 to the position of the first state may be transmitted to the drive control board 16 using the sub liquid crystal drive motor 17A.

  If it is determined No in step S375 (step S375; No), or when step S376 is completed, the special figure process flag value is updated to “7” (step S377), and then the small hit end processing is terminated. . When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” in step S363, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S117 shown in FIG. 3 is executed.

  If the V winning flag is OFF in step S367 (step S367; No), the command transmission setting at the end of the small hit gaming state is performed (step S368), and the sub-same as in steps S375 and 376. It is determined whether or not the liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is in the second state (step S369). If the liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is in the second state (step S369; Yes), sub liquid crystal accessory drive control processing for controlling to the first state is performed. Execute (Step S370). If it is not in the second state (step S369; No), when the process of step S370 is terminated, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S365), and then the small hit end process is terminated. Thus, when the V winning flag is OFF and a game ball that has passed (entered) the V winning area (49L or 49R) in the small hit gaming state is not detected, the small hit gaming state ends, It is set so that a new special game can be started without entering the big hit game state.

  In the small hit end process shown in FIG. 14, if it is determined that the V winning flag is ON by the process of either step S364 or S367, the specific game condition for entering the big hit gaming state is satisfied, The processes of S373 to S377 are executed. In other words, a game ball that has entered (wins) from the first or second bonus item entrance (31A, 31B), which has been opened in the small hit gaming state, into the bonus variable prize winning device 40 is in a specific area. When the V winning area (49L, 49R) is passed (entered), the specific gaming condition is established and the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state.

  When the gaming state becomes the big hit gaming state in this way, for example, the setting for giving the gaming value corresponding to the big hit gaming state may be performed by executing the big hit release pre-processing in step S117 shown in FIG. . At this time, part or all of the game value to be given may be determined in accordance with the determination result of the small hit type.

  When the processing of step S370 or S376 is executed, the game ball is different from the small hit state such as during the special symbol variation display, or when the game ball is distributed to the first path 33L. Is not distributed to the second path 33R, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is controlled to the first state. Therefore, the execution time of the effect display using the second image display device 79 in the first state can be secured for a time sufficient for the player to enjoy the effect. Further, during normal times when the game balls are not distributed to the second path 33R, the second path 33R is made invisible by the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 in the first state, and the second path 33R is controlled by changing to the second state. The effect of rendering that can be visually recognized can be improved.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 6 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of reserved general-purpose memories, which is the number of reserved data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, It is determined whether or not a predetermined value (for example, “4”) is set as the usual figure hold upper limit. At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the usual figure hold upper limit is not reached, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the usual figure display result is extracted. The numerical value data indicating the random value MR3 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, whereby the random value MR3 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process of step S130, one of the processes of steps S140 to S144 shown in FIG. 17 is selected and executed according to the value of the ordinary process flag.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, the normal symbol display 20 determines whether or not to start a general game, and various determinations and settings when the general game is started. The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the normal symbol is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6A is vertically moved in response to the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game being “per normal map”. A setting for changing the start winning opening from the closed state (or the normal open state) to the open state (or the normal open state) by moving from the position to the tilt position is performed.

  FIG. 18A is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol normal process executed in step S140 of FIG. In the normal symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is a general-purpose reserved memory, for example, based on a general-purpose reserved memory count value, for example, It is determined whether or not “1” or more (step S601). At this time, if the number of stored general maps is “0” and there is no stored general map (step S601; No), the normal diagram start condition for executing the general game is not satisfied, and thus the normal symbol as it is. Normal processing ends.

  When there is a general map hold memory in step S601 (step S601; Yes), numerical data indicating a random number MR3 for determining a general map display result is read from the general map storage unit (step S602). At this time, by reading the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the usual figure storage unit, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the usual figure display result is read. Further, in the process of step S602, the usual figure reservation storage count value is decremented by 1 and the entry corresponding to the reservation number “2” to “4” lower than the reservation number “1” in the ordinary figure reservation storage unit. The stored content of the pending data stored in (entries) may be shifted upward by one entry.

  Following the process of step S602, a general map display result determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining the general map display result (step S603). FIG. 18B shows an example of the configuration of the general diagram display result determination table 135 stored in the ROM 101. Whether the normal figure display result determination table 135 determines that the normal figure display result is “per normal figure” before the fixed normal symbol that is the normal figure display result is derived and displayed in the normal figure game by the normal symbol display 20. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not “usual figure loss” is to be made based on a random number value MR3 for determining a usual figure display result.

  In the common map display result determination table 135, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR3 for determining the general map display result is determined according to whether the time reduction state flag is off or on. ”Or“ Popular map losing ”is assigned to the general map display result. Here, the short-time state flag is set to the on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being in the short-time state, while being cleared to correspond to the end of the short-time state in the off state. Become. In the general map display result determination table 135, the assignment of the determination value to the general map display result of “per common map” or “general map loss” differs depending on whether or not the time reduction state flag is ON. That is, the determined value is assigned to each map display result so that the ratio determined to the map display result of “per map” is higher in the time reduction state than in the normal state. With such a setting, when the time is short, the ratio of the start prize opening being in the open state with the normal map display result being “per normal map” is higher than in the normal state. For example, referring to the time-short state flag provided in the game control flag setting unit, if it is determined that the time-short control is being performed if it is on, and if it is determined that the time-short control is not being performed if it is off Good.

  Then, based on the random number value MR3 read out in step S602, the general map display result is determined by referring to the general map display result determination table 135 set in step S603 (step S604). At this time, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S604 is “per standard” (step S605). If it is determined that the game is “per game” (step S605; Yes), the base game flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to an on state (step S606).

  When it is determined in step S605 that it is not “per normal map” (step S605; No), after executing the processing of step S606, the normal map change time is determined (step S607). For example, in the process of step S607, whether or not the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or an advantageous state, and whether or not the general map display result determined in step S604 is “per normal map”. Depending on the above, it is only necessary to determine one of a plurality of types of normal map change times. Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation processing (step S608), and then the normal symbol normal processing is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122 in the effect control microcomputer 120, and sets various initial values. Also, register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) mounted on the effect control board 12 is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) elapses based on, for example, CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits. On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal serving as an effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in a predetermined area (effect control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 122. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S72 (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). . In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after the various effect control commands transmitted from the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer are read, the read effect control commands are used. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. In step S74, when the initial position detection command of the first rotating body transmitted based on the detection of the initial position of the first rotating body 86L is received in the rotating body control process of FIG. By resetting the first rotating body position specifying timer for measuring the elapsed time of the time and starting a new time measurement, it is possible to specify the time since the initial position of the first rotating body 86L was finally detected. Similarly, for the second rotator 86R, every time an initial position detection command for the second rotator is received, the timer for specifying the position of the second rotator is reset and a new time is started. The time since the initial position of the body 86L is detected can be specified. If the first and second rotating body position specifying timers have not received the initial position detection command of the corresponding rotating body, the timer value is incremented in step S74. Since the rotation speeds of the first and second rotating bodies are constant, it is possible to specify whether or not each rotating body is in an angular position where it is easy to win V from the time measured.

  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 in the display area of the first image display device 5 or the second image display device 79, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decorations. From the main board 11, the contents of the control of the effect operation using various effect devices such as the lighting operation in the decorative light emitter such as LED and the drive operation in the effect movable member (effect model) including the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 are described. Determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the transmitted effect control command or the like are performed.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, effect random number update processing is executed (step S76), and various random values used for effect control are set in a predetermined area (effect control counter setting unit) of the RAM 122. The numerical data indicating the random value counted by the random counter is updated by software. After executing the effect random number update process, an abnormality notification process is executed (step S77), and when an abnormal winning notification designation command or various abnormality notification designation commands transmitted from the main board 11 are received, Control is performed to notify the occurrence of an error by various effect devices. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 19 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs any of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols and various effects on the first image display device 5 based on whether or not a special figure change start command is received from the main board 11. It includes processing to determine.

  The variable display effect setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the variable display effect setting process, in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4, variable display of decorative symbols on the first image display device 5 and other In order to perform various effect operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol or an effect control pattern according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, or the like is included.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect process during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122, from the effect control pattern to the display control data, voice. Production control execution data such as control data, lamp control data, and production model control data are read out. According to the effect control execution data read at this time, for example, the determination of the display control signal to be transmitted to the display control unit 123, the determination of the effect control signal to be output to the drive control board 16, and the effect of transmission to the audio control board 13 Various effect controls such as determination of sound signals and determination of electric decoration signals to be transmitted to the lamp control board 14 are performed during execution of the special figure game. When the end code is read from the production control pattern, a predetermined display control signal that is a variable display result of the decorative design is displayed by sending a predetermined display control signal to the display control unit 123 or the like. An effect image corresponding to the end of the game is displayed.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot 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 “5” corresponding to the big hit effect process in response to the start of the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when the small hit start specifying command is received without receiving the big hit start specifying command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is set corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state. The value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the small hitting effect processing. Also, when neither the big hit start designation command nor the small hit start designation command is received and the production control process timer times out, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the production process The flag value is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The small hitting effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, for example, an output image corresponding to the small hit game state is displayed in the display area of the first image display device 5 or the second image display device 79 by outputting a display control signal to the display control unit 123. In addition, the sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled by outputting the sound effect signal to the sound control board 13 to output the sound corresponding to the small hit gaming state, and the output by the effect control signal to the drive control board 16 The liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is caused to produce an effect according to the small hit game state, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled by the output of the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14 according to the small hit game state. Various effect control is performed in the small hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing. Further, in the small hit effect processing, in response to receiving the big hit start 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 big hit effect processing. Further, in the small hitting effect process, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is the initial value in response to the reception of the small hitting end designation command from the main board 11.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the big hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image corresponding to the big hit gaming state by outputting a display control signal to the display control unit 123, for example, in the display area of the first image display device 5 or the second image display device 79. The sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is rendered in response to the big hit gaming state by the output of the effect control signal to the drive control board 16, and the speaker 8L, by the output of the sound effect signal to the sound control board 13 The sound output operation in 8R is controlled to output a sound corresponding to the jackpot gaming state, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled by the output of the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14, thereby the jackpot gaming state Various effects control in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing according to the game Cormorant. Then, in response to receiving the jackpot end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 displays an effect image corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state by, for example, outputting a display control signal to the display control unit 123 on the first image display device 5 or the second image display device 79. By displaying in the area, by performing an effect operation corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state by outputting the effect control signal to the drive control board 16, and by outputting the sound effect signal to the sound control board 13 The sound output operation of the speakers 8L and 8R is controlled to output a sound corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled by the output of the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14 The jackpot game, such as turning on / off / flashing according to the end of the jackpot game state It performs various types of performance control that corresponds to the end of the state.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 of FIG. 20 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 21, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special figure display result is “losing” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Is determined (step S501). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “losing” (step S501; Yes), for example, the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is displayed as a decorative symbol variable display mode. It is determined whether or not the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern corresponding to the case of “non-reach” that does not have a reach mode (step S502).

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; Yes), a combination of fixed decorative symbols that is the final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S503). As an example, in the process of step S503, first, a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter for production provided in a predetermined area (for example, production control counter setting unit) of the random number circuit 124 or the RAM 122 is shown. By extracting numerical data and referring to the left determined symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121, the “left” decorative symbol display area in the display area of the first image display device 5 among the determined decorative symbols, etc. The left fixed decorative design that is stopped and displayed at 5L is determined. Next, numerical value data indicating a random number value for determining the right determined symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the right determined symbol determining table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. For example, the right determined decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the first image display device 5 is determined. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table or the like. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or the production random counter is extracted, and the medium fixed symbol determination table prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 is referred to. From the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the first image display device 5 is determined.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the pattern is not a non-reach variation pattern (step S502; No), a combination of confirmed decorative symbols that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S504). As an example, in the process of step S504, first, numerical data indicating random values for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by the random number circuit 124 or the effect random counter is extracted, and the left and right prepared in advance stored in the ROM 121 are prepared. By referring to the fixed symbol determination table, the symbols that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the first image display device 5 among the fixed decorative symbols. The decorative design with the same number is determined. Further, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for production is extracted, and a medium fixed symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 is referred to. Thus, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the first image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, the difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  When it is determined in step S501 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S501; No), the effect control CPU 120 then receives a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S505). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S505; Yes), the production control CPU 120 determines the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that will be the final stop symbols constituting the small hit combination. (Step S506). As an example, in the process of step S506, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a small hit determination symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, the decorative symbol display of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the display area of the first image display device 5 by referring to the small hit determination symbol determination table prepared and stored in advance in the ROM 121. The decorative symbols constituting the small hit combinations having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S506 that the special figure display result is not “small hit” (step S506; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the big hit combination is determined (step S506). S507). As an example, in the process of step S507, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a jackpot fixed symbol updated by the random number circuit 124 or a random counter for performance is extracted. Subsequently, a decorative symbol display area of “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the display area of the first image display device 5 by referring to a jackpot determined symbol determination table stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121. The decorative symbols constituting the jackpot combination having the same symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in alignment with 5L, 5C, and 5R are determined.

  Following any of steps S503, 504, 506, and 509, the effect control CPU 120 has a special figure display result of “small hit” based on, for example, a variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11. Then, it is determined whether or not the first and second accessory entrances are opened (opened and closed) a plurality of times (step S508). For example, the special figure display result specified by the variable display result notification command is “small hit”, and the small hit type is “small hit B1” or “small hit B2” in FIG. If it is, it is determined that the operation is released a plurality of times (step S508; Yes), and an operation warning effect execution flag indicating that the operation warning effect is executed is set to the ON state (step S509). On the other hand, if it is determined that the first and second accessory entrances are not opened (opened / closed) a plurality of times (step S508; No), step S509 is skipped. Note that in step S509, the execution of the operation notice effect may be determined at different ratios depending on whether or not it is opened a plurality of times.

When step S509 is executed or when it is determined No in step S508, the effect control CPU 120 determines the effect control pattern to be one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S510). For example, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of effect control patterns stored and prepared in advance in the ROM 121 in accordance with the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command, the determination result in the variable display effect determination process, or the like. Can be selected and set as a usage pattern.
Subsequently, for example, an initial value of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area (for example, an effect control timer setting unit) of the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the change pattern specified by the change pattern specifying command (step S511).

  And the setting for starting the fluctuation | variation of the decoration design etc. in the 1st image display apparatus 5 is performed (step S512). At this time, for example, the first image display is performed by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the effect control pattern determined as the use pattern in step S510 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. The variation of the decorative symbols may be started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the display area of the apparatus 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S513), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S174 of FIG. 20 as the small hitting medium effect process. In the small hit effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the small hit end command transmitted in step S368 of FIG. 14 has been received (step S690). If it determines with having received (step S690; Yes), 0 will be substituted to an effect process flag (step S713), and a small hit effect process will be complete | finished. If it is determined that it has not been received (step S690; No), then the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot start time command transmitted in step S374 of FIG. 14 has been received (step S691). ). If it determines with having received (step S691; Yes), 5 will be substituted to an effect process flag (step S714), and a small hitting effect process will be complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been received (step S291; No), the CPU 120 for effect control next determines whether or not the present time is the operation notice effect execution period (step S692). In this embodiment, when the motion warning effect determination flag is set to the ON state in step S509 of FIG. 21, the motion warning effect is executed until a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) elapses from the start of the small hit effect. Suppose that it is a period.

  If the motion warning effect determination flag is in the ON state and it is a period until a predetermined time (for example, 4 seconds) elapses from the start of the winning effect, it is determined that it is the motion warning effect execution period (step S692). ; Yes), an operation notice effect execution process is performed (step S693). Specifically, it is only necessary to transmit to the drive control board 16 a control command for instructing execution of a rendering operation such as vibrating the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78. In addition, the display control unit 123 controls the display area of the second image display device 79 in the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 in the first state to control a predetermined effect image (for example, the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 is in the second state). In such a case, a display control command for starting display of an image indicating an operation in which an arrow appears in the moving direction may be transmitted. When the motion warning effect execution period elapses, the motion warning effect determination flag is set to the OFF state in step S693.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an accessory winning effect flag provided in a predetermined area (effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122 is on (step S701). Here, the effect winning effect flag corresponds to the setting for performing the effect operation that becomes the effect winning effect (the effect executed at the time of the first path winning or the second path winning). On the other hand, it is set to the on state by the process of step S708 described later, and is cleared and turned off by the process of step S712 to be described later in response to the end of the effect at the time of winning the prize.

  If the effect winning effect flag at step S701 is OFF (step S701; No), it is determined whether or not a first path winning command has been received (step S702). At this time, if the first path winning command is not received (step S702; No), the process proceeds to step S705. On the other hand, when the first path winning command is received (step S702; Yes), the timing at which the game balls are allocated to the first path is a timing at which the rate of winning V is higher than a predetermined reference. The process which determines whether it is is performed is performed (step S703). The timing at which the game ball having won the first path is guided to the first rotating body 86L is necessary for the game ball to flow down from the timing at which the game ball is detected by the first path switch 36L. And can be determined on the basis of time. This is because the time required for the game ball to flow down can be determined in advance within a predetermined error from the shape of the game ball and the shape of the ball path. Further, it can be determined with reference to the first rotating body position specifying timer at which timing the first rotating body is in the angular position where the V winning percentage is high. The first rotating body position specifying timer is newly set in step S16A of FIG. 6 based on the initial position detection command transmitted based on the fact that the initial position detector 87L has detected the initial position of the first rotating body 86L. It is a timer that starts timing.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23, the timing at which the game ball that won the first path can be determined from the timing detected by the first path switch 36L, and the timing guided to either the V winning area 49L or the loss area 50L is the initial position. If the first rotating body 86L that can be determined from the timing at which the detection command is received is included in a period in which the V winning percentage is in a high angular position, the timing at which the gaming ball winning the first path wins the V prize is high. Is determined. On the other hand, if this is not the case, it is determined that it is not the time when the percentage of winning game balls winning the first route is V. For this purpose, for example, it is determined whether or not the first winning detection command is received during a suitable period stored in the ROM 121 in advance, for example, from 0 second to 5 seconds after the initial position detection command is detected. In this case, it may be determined that the V winning percentage is higher than a predetermined reference.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect based on the determination result in step S703 (step S704). In the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S704 that the timing is higher than the predetermined reference, it is determined to execute the suggestion effect, and if it is determined not to be higher, it is determined that the suggestion effect is not executed. To do.

  Next, it is determined whether or not at least one of the first or second route winning commands has been received (step S705). At this time, if neither route winning command has been received (step S705; No), the small hitting medium effect process is terminated. On the other hand, when any command is received (step S705; Yes), the effect control CPU 120 determines an effect control pattern used for the effect (step S706). Specifically, the fluctuation in the special game that triggered the small hit gaming state by reading the stored value of the fluctuation pattern buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (for example, the effect control buffer setting unit). Identify the pattern. Then, based on the variation pattern specified in step S706 and the execution / non-execution of the suggestion effect determined in step S704, the corresponding effect control pattern is obtained by referring to the effect winning effect determination table stored in the ROM 121 in advance. The usage pattern is determined (step S706). It should be noted that the effect determining table at the time of winning a prize registers an address for storing a predetermined corresponding effect control pattern among the addresses on the ROM 121 according to the presence / absence of the suggestion effect and the variation pattern of the small hits. Any table can be used.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S706, a predetermined time is set as the effect time at the time of winning a prize (step S707). Moreover, based on the effect control pattern determined in step S706, a setting for starting an effect operation that becomes an effect upon winning a prize is performed (step S708). Thereafter, after the bonus winning effect flag is set to ON (step S709), the bonus winning effect process is terminated.

  If the effect winning effect flag at step S701 is ON (step S701; Yes), it is determined whether or not the effect winning time has passed (step S710). At this time, if the effect time at the prize winning has not elapsed (step S710; No), the effect at the prize winning is executed based on the effect control pattern and the effect control process timer value determined at step S706. Is performed (step S711), and the effect-winning effect process is terminated.

  When the effect time at the time of winning a prize has passed in step S709 (step S710; Yes), a setting for ending the effect at the time of winning a prize is performed (step S712). Then, after clearing the effect flag at the time of winning a prize and setting it to the off state (step S713), the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of effect display on the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79 in the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 in the first state during the variable display of the special symbol. When the special symbol variable display is started, the decorative symbol variation is executed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the first image display device as shown in FIG. When the decorative symbol is in the reach state, the first image display device 5 displays a symbol indicating that the reach state has been reached as a reach effect, and the display on the second image display device 79 is a big hit with the variable display result. Or it becomes an effect display which suggests that it will be a small hit (FIG. 24 (B)). When the variable display result is a small hit, the first image display device 5 stops and displays the decorative symbols of the small hit combination, and the second image display device 79 notifies that the display is a small hit. The display is displayed (FIG. 24C). In this way, during the variable display of the special symbol or while displaying the result of the variable display, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 that is a movable member for changing the visibility of the second path 33R is used to produce an effect. Run. For this reason, it is possible to effectively produce a limited board surface. Further, when a game ball is not allocated to the second path 33R, the player's attention to the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is increased, thereby further enhancing the effect of rendering the second path 33R visible. I can do it.

  25 shows the effect display in the first image display device 5 in the small hit gaming state and the second image display device 79 in the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 in the first state, and the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78. It is a figure which shows an operation example. When the variation result of the special symbol is a small hit, the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B) of the blade member 32 are opened. At this time, an effect screen based on the fact that the small hit has been made is displayed on the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79 (FIG. 25A). In FIG. 25A, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is vibrated based on the fact that the small hit type (small hit B1 or B2) at which the game ball is likely to enter the second winning combination entrance 31B is determined. The sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 operates to produce an effect (operation notice effect) as if it were in the second state.

  In FIG. 25 (B), the game ball that has won the first path is retained by the first ball retention device 37L based on the game ball entering (first path winning a prize) into the first winning combination entrance 31A. At this time, based on the timing at which the first path switch 36L detects the game ball and the timing at which the initial position of the first rotating body 86L is detected, the first image display device 5 and the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 serve as suggestive effects. The effect display which shows that the timing which won the 1st prize is a timing with the higher ratio of winning V from a predetermined reference | standard is performed. After that, the game ball whose stay has been released based on the elapse of the predetermined stay time reaches the first path 86L, and the first path 86L is one of a plurality of areas including the V winning area 49L and the lost area 50L. The crab game ball is guided (FIG. 25C). Here, when all the game balls having won the first path are guided to the loss area 50L, the small hit game state is ended without making a big hit (FIG. 25D). In this case, in the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79 in the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 in the first state, an effect display indicating that the game is not controlled to the big hit gaming state is executed. In the example of FIG. 25D, the game ball (99) guided to one of the losing areas 50L stays in the losing area 50L for a predetermined period until the gaming balls (99) are discharged, and the result of which area is guided to the player Make it easy to recognize.

  26 shows the effect display in the first image display device 5 in the small hit game state and the second image display device 79 in the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 in the first state, and the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78. It is a figure which shows an operation example. When the variation result of the special symbol is a small hit, the first and second accessory entrances (31A, 31B) are opened. At this time, an effect screen based on the fact that the small hit has been made is displayed on the first image display device 5 and the second image display device 79 (FIG. 26A). In FIG. 26A, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is vibrated based on the fact that the small hit type (small hit B1 or B2) at which the game ball is likely to enter the second winning combination entrance 31B is determined. The sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 operates to produce an effect (operation notice effect) as if it were in the second state.

  In FIG. 26 (B), the game ball that has won the second path is retained by the second ball retention device 37R based on the game ball entering (second path winning a prize) into the second accessory entry 31B. Then, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78 is operated so as to be in the second state during the stay (FIG. 26C).

  When the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 is in the second state, the second path 33L installed on the opposite side of the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 from the second image display device 79 becomes visible to the player. Thereafter, the game ball whose stay has been released based on the passage of the predetermined stay time reaches the second path 86R, and the second path 86R is one of a plurality of areas including the V winning area 49R and the lost area 50R. The crab game ball is guided (FIG. 26D). Here, when any of the game balls that have won the second path is guided to the V winning area 49R, the big hit and the small hit gaming state are finished (FIG. 26E). In this case, the first image display device 5 performs an effect display indicating that the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In the example of FIG. 26 (E), the game ball (99) guided to the V winning area 49R stays in the V winning area 49R for a predetermined period until the game ball (99) is discharged, and the result of which area is guided to the player. In addition to making it easy to recognize, it gives the finish of the V prize.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is difficult to visually recognize the second path by the sub liquid crystal movable accessory by operating the sub liquid crystal movable accessory provided with the second image display device. The first state and the second state in which the visual recognition of the second route is easier than the first state can be controlled. When a game ball is allocated to the second route, the control is performed in the second state, and when the player is in the first state, an effect display such as a reach effect or a suggestion effect is executed using the second image display device. To do. For this reason, when the game balls are distributed to the second route out of the first route and the second route having different ratios for guiding the game balls to the V winning area, the state of the sub liquid crystal movable accessory is set to the second state. The state is controlled to facilitate visual recognition of the second route. Further, when the sub liquid crystal movable accessory is in the first state, the second image display device displays an effect, so even if the game medium cannot be distributed to the second route, the effect is executed using the sub liquid crystal movable accessory. it can. Therefore, the production effect is improved and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, the second route guides the game balls that won the second route to the V winning region at a higher rate than the first route. For this reason, when the game balls are distributed to the second route having a high ratio of guiding the game balls to the V winning area, it becomes easy to visually recognize the second route, which has been difficult to visually recognize until then. Can expect the player's expectation that will be guided.

  Further, in the sub liquid crystal movable accessory, when the second image display device is made visible, a second path is provided in a portion that cannot be seen (the back side of the second image display device). In the first state, the second image display device is It becomes visible and the second route becomes visible in the second state. For this reason, the production | generation which makes the visual recognition of a 2nd path | route easy is realizable with a compact structure by integrating a sub liquid-crystal movable accessory and a 2nd path | route. In other words, it is not necessary to provide the sub liquid crystal movable accessory and the second path separately.

  Further, the first route guides the game balls to the V winning area at different ratios according to the timing at which the game balls that won the first route enter the first route. And it is determined whether the timing which won the 1st path | route is a timing where the ratio which wins V is higher than a predetermined | prescribed reference | standard, and suggesting production is performed based on a determination result. According to such a configuration, the effect display of the suggestion effect is in accordance with the rate of winning V, so that the player pays attention to the effect display. Therefore, it is possible to improve the production effect and further enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the game ball is distributed to the first path, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory is controlled to the first state, while when the game ball is distributed to the second path, the first path and the second path are controlled to the second state. The game balls distributed to at least one of the above are retained until the operation is completed using the first or second ball retention device. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being guided during the operation of the sub liquid crystal movable accessory.

(Modification)
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment and the like. The structure of the part may be provided. Below, the modification of each said embodiment is shown. You may combine at least one part about each of the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above embodiment, the second path is installed on the opposite side of the second image display device of the sub liquid crystal movable combination. However, as shown in FIG. 27, the second path is provided independently of the sub liquid crystal movable combination. May be installed. In the example of FIG. 27, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78B provided with the second image display device does not block the first position where the player sees the second path (covers the second path) and does not block (covers). No) It operates between a plurality of positions including the second position. When the game balls are distributed to the second path, the sub liquid crystal movable combination is arranged at the position (second position) indicated by the solid line in FIG. This is called the second state. In this state, the player can easily visually recognize the second route. On the other hand, when the sub liquid crystal movable combination is not distributed to the second path, the sub liquid crystal movable combination is arranged at the position (first position) indicated by the dotted line in FIG. This is called the first state. In this state, the player cannot see the second path because his / her line of sight is blocked by the sub liquid crystal movable accessory. Using such a structure, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory is operated to control the first state and the second state in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, thereby providing a simple rendering that facilitates visual recognition of the second path. Can be realized with a structure.

  FIG. 28 shows an effect display and an operation example of the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78B in the first image display device and the second image display device in the small hit gaming state according to the pachinko gaming machine of the first modification. FIG. When the variation result of the special symbol is a small hit, the first and second accessory entrances are opened. In FIGS. 28A and 28B, the same effects as in FIGS. 26A and 26B are performed based on the fact that the game ball has won the second path.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the modified example, instead of the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78 rotating in the above embodiment, the sub liquid crystal movable combination 78B slides to the left as viewed from the player, so that the second path is visible. (FIG. 28C). In this modified example, the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78B is in the position (first position) in FIGS. 28A and 28B in the first state, and in the positions in FIGS. 28C to 28E (second position). (Position) is called the second state. Here, since the second image display device 79 is the brain approved for viewing by the player even in the second state, the suggestion effect (FIGS. 28C and 28D) is made using the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78B in the second state. An effect (FIG. 28E) for notifying the jackpot is performed. In FIG. 28 (E), as in FIG. 26 (E), the game ball (99) guided to the V winning area 49R remains in the V winning area 49R for a predetermined period until the game ball (99) is discharged. For this purpose, the presence / absence of the V winning determination process and the suggestion effect is determined based on the reception of the second winning detection command as well as the first winning detection command in the small hitting medium effect process of FIG. If it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed, an effect control pattern for executing the effect display using the sub liquid crystal movable accessory 78B in the second state may be determined in step S705.

(Modification 2)
When the second path related to the progress of the game is provided separately from the sub liquid crystal movable display accessory for the effect as in the first modification, the operation of the sub liquid crystal movable display accessory is controlled only by the effect control board. Also good. For example, the drive control board for controlling the sub liquid crystal drive motor is configured to be controlled based on the control signal from the effect control board, unlike the drive board for controlling the rotating body. Further, when the CPU 103 of the main board 11 starts the time measurement by the second path time measurement timer in step S452A of FIG. 16, a second path time measurement start command is transmitted to the effect control board. Then, based on the fact that the CPU for effect control of the effect control board receives the second path time measurement start command in the effect processing during small hitting in FIG. 22, the sub control liquid crystal drive motor is controlled by the sub control liquid crystal drive motor. What is necessary is just to transmit the control signal which instruct | indicates to control a liquid-crystal movable display accessory to a 2nd state.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the second path is visible (or easy) when a game ball is allocated to the second path by physically operating the sub liquid crystal movable display accessory. did. However, in the present invention, for example, any device / means that can be controlled to be in a state in which the second route is invisible (or difficult) and in a state in which the second route is visible (or easy) and can display an effect image is substituted. To do. For example, a configuration in which a transmissive liquid crystal panel is installed between the second path and the user may be used. In this configuration, when a game ball is allocated to the second path instead of operating the sub liquid crystal movable display accessory, the transparency of the liquid crystal panel is improved, and the second path is easily visible. When game balls are not allocated to the route, the second route may be in a second state in which the second route is difficult to view (or impossible) by reducing the transmittance of the liquid crystal panel. According to such a configuration, even if a game medium is not allocated to the second route by a presentation method that is physically different from the configuration that physically blocks the line of sight to the second route, the means related to the visibility of the route is provided. It can be used to enhance the production effect.

(Modification 4)
Further, in the above embodiment, the second path whose visibility is changed by the sub liquid crystal movable display accessory has a higher ratio of guiding the game ball to the V winning area than the first path that is not so. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rate at which the second route wins V as compared to the first route may be lower. For example, the game balls assigned to the first route may win V with a probability of 80%, while 40% of the game balls assigned to the second route may win V. When the possibility of winning V is very high, the player may be convinced that he has won V, rather than paying attention to the movement of the game ball, and may want to enjoy the performance screen. In this modified example, it is possible to emphasize the guidance path with a high degree of paying attention to the movement of the game ball whether or not the game ball is guided to the V prize area by changing the visibility. Furthermore, it is not necessary to change the ratio of the plurality of guide paths guiding to the V winning area. For example, even if the rate of winning a V is slightly different depending on the shape and position of the taxiway, the player may be strongly aware of the difference. For example, even if a plurality of guide paths guide a game ball to the same rotating body, some players are strongly aware of a slight difference in the V winning ratio depending on the shape and position of the guide path. For such a player, when a game ball is allocated to a specific taxiway among a plurality of taxiways with slightly different V winning ratios (ratio to be guided to a specific area), the taxiway By changing the visibility of, the production effect can be improved.

(Modification 5)
Also, in the above embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine having both features, a type called a feather type / hicko type and a type called a digipachi / seven machine, an example of changing the visibility of the second path explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a Hikoki-type pachinko gaming machine that does not have the characteristics of a Seven machine or a Seven-machine pachinko gaming machine that does not have the characteristics of a Hikoki type. For example, in a Hikoki type pachinko machine, if a game ball is allocated to a specific route among a plurality of routes guided to the V prize area, a specific route that is normally hidden appears. good. In addition, the specific area is set as a V winning area, and other areas are set as lost areas. For example, a V area that is a 15-round big hit gaming state in the V winning area is set as a specific area, and a V area that is a big hit of 5R is set as other areas. Area (corresponding to the loss area in the above embodiment). By the way, in a seven-machine type pachinko gaming machine, for example, after a variable symbol display result of a special symbol is a big hit, a big hit gaming state is started when a game ball passes a predetermined area (big hit start area). There is something. Some of these gaming machines have a plurality of jackpot start areas, and the number of jackpot rounds varies depending on which one passes. The present invention can also be applied to such a seven-machine type gaming machine. For example, the jackpot start area where the number of rounds per jackpot is 15 rounds is set as a specific area, and the jackpot start area where the number of rounds is smaller than the specific area is set as another area (corresponding to the loss area in the above embodiment). Similar to the form, a plurality of guide paths having different ratios for guiding to a specific area are provided. And when a game ball is allocated to a specific route among a plurality of guide routes, a specific route that is normally hidden by a movable display means capable of effect display may be displayed.

(Modification 6)
In the above embodiment, the guide path guides the game ball to a specific area. Not limited to this, balls and coins for production that are not related to the progress of the game (game media for production enclosed in the production device), former game balls that are ejected from the game board and excluded from the target of the game (so-called death balls) The present invention can also be applied to a plurality of guide paths that guide a game medium including a specific area. For example, for a seven-machine type pachinko machine, whether or not you made a V prize after artificially guiding the ball for production to a specific area based on the fact that the variable display result of the special symbol will be a big hit There are some which perform an effect to notify that it is a big hit. When a game ball is allocated to a specific route for a plurality of guide routes including a specific region, which are guide routes for guiding such a game medium for directing, and the ratio of guiding to the specific region is different. What is necessary is just to comprise so that the specific route normally hidden by the movable display means which can be displayed appears. It should be noted that the specific area of this modification is not limited to that which is notified that a big hit gaming state is entered based on passing through the specific area. The specific area is arbitrary such that a super reach effect is executed based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area, is controlled to be in a probable state, and the number of time reductions is greater than when passing other areas. As long as the game value is notified, it may be any area.

(Modification 7)
Further, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine that launches a game ball as a game medium to a game area to perform a predetermined game, and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result, for example, a plurality of types of identification information The game can be applied to any game machine that performs a predetermined game such as variable display of a symbol and can give a predetermined game value based on the game result. More specifically, by setting a predetermined number of bets (the number of medals or the number of credits) for one game, the game can be started and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be individually identified can be changed. A display result of a variable display device (for example, a plurality of reels) to be displayed is derived and displayed, and one game is finished, and according to the display result, a winning (for example, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, BB The present invention can also be applied to a slot machine that can generate a prize, an RB prize, or the like. For example, in relation to the above-described modified example 6, a game medium such as a bet coin, an effect ball, or a coin (effect game medium enclosed in an effect device) is included in any of the effect areas including the specific area. The present invention can be applied to a slot machine that produces an effect of notifying a game result depending on whether it is guided or not. Specifically, in a slot machine that performs an effect of guiding a game medium to a specific area of a plurality of areas, a specific area of the plurality of guide paths based on a predetermined game result (whether or not a combination is generated) It is only necessary to allocate the game medium for production to a specific guideway that is usually concealed but is visible and to make this specific guideway visible. In addition, the state advantageous to the player who is notified by guiding the game medium to the specific area is not limited to winning a winning combination, but how to push as displayed on the liquid crystal screen or the like when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In such a case, it is possible to determine on the sub-board side of the slot machine, such as occurrence of an assist time in which a small role is won and coins are paid out by stopping the reel. Or, if a specific area is guided to another area, it becomes 30 games, but if it is guided to the specific area, an assist time of 100 games occurs, and any advantageous state that occurs in the slot machine occurs. Any area may be used.

(Modification 8)
In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode, such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is used when starting change. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 100 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

(Modification 9)
In addition, the image display operation in the image display device for executing the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting operation in the game effect lamp and the decoration LED Various production operations including the above can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present 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 gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4 ... Special symbol display device 5 ... First image display device 6A ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 16 ... Drive control board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... Start port Switch 23B ... Attacker winning switch 34L, 34R ... V winning detection switch 35L, 35R ... Discharge detecting switch 36L ... First path switch 36R ... Second path switch 40 ... Bonus variable winning device 31A ... First prize advancing entrance 31B ... Second member entry 32 ... vane member 33L ... first path 33R ... second path 41L ... second One ball staying device 41R ... second ball staying device 49L, 49R ... V winning area 50L, 50R ... loss area 78 ... sub liquid crystal movable accessory 79 ... second image display device 86L ... first rotating body 86R ... second rotating body 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that generates an advantageous state for a player according to the result of the game,
A plurality of areas including a specific area where game media can enter,
A plurality of guidance paths for guiding game media to any one of the plurality of areas, including a first path and a second path in which the ratio of guiding the game media to the specific area is different from the first path. And the guidance route of
Distribution means for distributing game media to any of the plurality of guide paths;
Informing means for informing that the game medium is in an advantageous state based on the entry of the game medium into the specific area;
Display means provided with a display unit capable of changing display contents;
By operating the display means, a first state where the display means makes it impossible or difficult to see the second route, and a second state where the second route is easier to see than the first state. Operation control means capable of controlling a plurality of states including
With
The operation control means controls the display means to the second state when the game medium is distributed to the second path by the distribution means,
The display means performs an effect display on the display unit when in the first state.
A gaming machine characterized by that.