JP2015043888A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To notify of a game state to be controlled to a special game state and, even after having output a specific area passage signal once, notify performance control means of passage of a game medium through a specific area.SOLUTION: On the basis of a fact that a game medium entering a variable winning device passes through a specific area provided in the variable winning device, game control means establishes a special condition and, on the basis of the fact that the game ball entering the variable winning device passes through the specific area, outputs a specific area passage signal capable of identifying that the game medium passes through the specific area. Performance control means executes a prescribed notification once on the basis of an output of the specific area passage signal. When cannot receiving the output specific area passage signal, the performance control means executes a prescribed notification on the basis of a specific area passage signal that is output next.

Description

  The present invention is capable of playing a predetermined game using a game medium, controlling a specific game state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and controlling the specific game state when a special condition is satisfied. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the end.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, there is provided variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) based on the game ball passing through the start area (start winning prize opening). In some cases, a predetermined game value is given to the player when the display result is a specific display result.

  The game value is the right that the state of the special variable winning ball device provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine is advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a condition where a condition for paying out a winning ball is easily established.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, when a specific display result is derived and displayed, it is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state). Note that the derivation display is to finally stop and display the identification information (symbol). In the specific gaming state, the special variable winning device (large winning opening) is opened a predetermined number of times so that the game ball can easily win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Hereinafter, the period during which each special winning opening is open may be referred to as a round.

  Some of such gaming machines are configured to control to a special gaming state (for example, a probable variation state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the specific gaming state ends when a special condition is established. . For example, in Patent Document 1, when a game medium passes a specific area (specific area 300) provided in a variable winning device (middle and large winning device) during a specific gaming state, a special condition is established and the special gaming state is established. It is described that it is controlled. Further, in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of game media passes a specific area during a specific game state, the pass determination process is performed only for the first pass, and the pass determination process is not performed for the second and subsequent passes. Is described.

JP 2013-056102 A (paragraphs 0084, 0125, FIG. 21)

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the game control means detects that the game medium has passed the specific area, a specific area pass signal is output, and the specific area pass signal is output. It is conceivable that a predetermined notification is executed on the production control means side. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a plurality of game media pass through a specific area during a specific gaming state, the passage determination process is performed only for the first passage. If it is output once, it cannot be notified to the effect control means side that the game medium has passed the specific area.

  Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to notify that the game medium is controlled to the special game state based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area provided in the variable winning device. In addition, it is an object to be able to notify the effect control means that the game medium has passed the specific area even after the specific area passage signal has been output once.

(Means 1) The gaming machine according to the present invention can play a predetermined game using a game medium (for example, a game ball), and a predetermined condition (for example, that a big hit symbol is derived and displayed) is established. Sometimes it is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, big hit gaming state) that is advantageous to the player, and when a special condition (for example, probability variation control condition) is satisfied, it is advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state A gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state (for example, a probable change state), in which a gaming medium can enter a first state (for example, an open state) and a gaming medium cannot enter a second state (for example, a closed state). ) Variable winning devices (for example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B), game control means for controlling the progress of the game (for example, the game control microcomputer 100), and from the game control means Effect control means (for example, an effect control microcomputer) for effect control based on a control signal (for example, an effect control command), and the game control means sets the variable winning device to the first state as the specific game state. Specific game state control means for performing control to be changed (for example, a part for executing steps S114 to S117 in the game control microcomputer 100) and a game medium that has entered the variable winning device is specified in the variable winning device. Based on having passed through the area, the condition establishment control means for establishing a special condition (for example, the part that executes steps S503 to S508 in the game control microcomputer 100) and the game medium that has entered the variable winning device are the specific area. It is possible to specify that the game medium has passed a specific area based on having passed And a signal output means (for example, a part for executing step S508A in the game control microcomputer 100) that outputs a specific region passing signal (for example, a probability change confirmation designation command). The effect control means is specified by the signal output means. Based on the output of the region passing signal, including notification means (for example, a part for executing steps S6004 to S6007 in the production control microcomputer) that performs predetermined notification (for example, probability change confirmation notification) once, The notifying means performs a predetermined notification based on the specific area passing signal output next by the signal output means when the specific area passing signal output by the signal output means cannot be received (for example, confirming the probability change). Even if the specified command is sent, the production control microcomputer can receive normally. If not, the production control microcomputer is not able to recognize the probability change confirmation designation command, so the process of starting the probability change confirmation notification in step S6006 is not performed, and the process of step S6007 is not performed. The probability change confirmation notification flag is not set. Then, when the production control microcomputer normally receives the probability change confirmation designation command for the second and subsequent times, it determines “N” in step S6005, and therefore executes step S6006 to start the probability change confirmation notification. See FIG. ).
According to such a configuration, in the gaming machine that controls to the special gaming state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area provided in the variable winning device, it is controlled to the special gaming state without giving annoyance. Can be informed that the interest in the game can be improved. Even after the specific area passing signal is output once, it is possible to notify the effect control means that the game medium has passed the specific area.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the signal output means outputs a specific area passing signal every time the game medium that has entered the variable prize apparatus passes through the specific area (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the step S503). Each time it is determined as Y and determined as Y in step S506, step S508A may be executed to transmit a probability change confirmation designation command). According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the effect control means that the game medium has passed the specific area even after restoration of power interruption by a simple process.

(Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the specific game state control means sets a plurality of rounds (for example, probability change open rounds (14th and 16th rounds) for changing the variable winning device to the first state as the specific game state. ) (For example, the portion of steps 14114 and S116 in the 14th and 16th rounds in the gaming control microcomputer 100), and the signal output means sets the variable winning device to the first state. For each round to be changed, the specific region passing signal is output at least once (for example, the game control microcomputer 100 determines Y in step S503 and Y in step S506 in both the 14th and 16th rounds). When it is determined that, step S508A is executed and the probability change confirmation finger is executed. In such a configuration, even if the specific area passing signal cannot be received in one round to change the variable winning device to the first state, the variable winning can be received. The effect control means can be notified that the game medium has passed the specific area in the next round of changing the device to the first state.

(Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, the first variable winning device (for example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B) as the variable winning device is different from the first variable winning device. And the specific game state control means uses the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device as the specific gaming state, and the first variable winning device. Is controlled to a gaming state (for example, the first and second big hit gaming states, etc.) including a round that changes the state to the first state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes steps S114 to S117 of the special symbol process of FIG. 8), and the specific area Are provided in the first variable winning device (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is provided with a probability changing area), and the first variable winning device is awarded. A winning detection means for detecting a game medium (for example, lower large prize opening switch 23B) and a specification for detecting that a game medium having won a first variable winning device has passed a specific area (for example, a probability changing area). Area detection means (for example, probability variation area switch 24A), and the condition establishment control means establishes a special condition based on the fact that the specific area detection means has detected a game medium (for example, lower size in FIG. 16). Based on the determination that the specific area switch is ON in step S503 of the winning opening winning detection process, the CPU 103 sets a probability change confirmation flag in step 508), a predetermined driving means (for example, solenoid 82C, etc.) A restriction position that restricts the passage of a game medium to a specific area (for example, a restriction that closes a probability variation area as shown in FIG. 3A). For example) and a first variable variable prize (for example, a probability variation region lid 72) that changes to a permissible allowable position (for example, a permissible position that does not close the probability variation region as shown in FIG. 3B). A discharge detection means (for example, a discharge switch 24B) for detecting a game medium discharged from the first variable winning device that has won the device but does not pass through the specific area, and changes the first variable winning device to the first state. Number of game media won in the first variable winning device detected by the winning detection means in the round, the number of game media detected by the specific area detection means, and the number of game media detected by the discharge detection means Based on the fact that the two match, the admissible means for permitting the execution of the control after the round being executed (for example, the prize counter during game play is 0 in step S546 of the post-opening processing of FIG. 17) Size In the round in which the next transition allowance flag is set to ON in step S547 and the first variable winning device is changed to the first state, control after the round being executed by the permitting means is executed. Is not permitted, an abnormal operation executing means for driving the regulating means to execute a predetermined abnormal operation (for example, in the probability changing area solenoid control pattern processing of FIG. 20, the probability changing area solenoid is reached when the period T8 of FIG. 24 is reached. For example, a CPU 103 that controls the probability variation region solenoid using the TBL 8 for instructing on / off of the control unit).
If the number of game media won in the first variable winning device does not match the number of game media detected by the specific area detection means and the number of game media detected by the discharge detection means, the first variable It is conceivable that the movement of the game medium won in the winning device was hindered by physical factors around the restricting means. According to such a configuration, it is possible to eliminate a factor that hinders movement due to an abnormal operation. Therefore, the extent to which a problem occurs in the progress of the game can be reduced.

(Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the first variable winning device (for example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B) as the variable winning device and the second variable different from the first variable winning device. And the specific game state control means uses the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device as the specific gaming state, and the first variable winning device. Is controlled to a gaming state (for example, the first and second big hit gaming states, etc.) including a round that changes the state to the first state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes steps S114 to S117 of the special symbol process of FIG. 8), and the specific area Are provided in the first variable winning device (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is provided with a probability changing area), and the first variable winning device is awarded. Specific area detecting means (for example, probability changing area switch 24A, etc.) for detecting that the game medium has passed a specific area (for example, probability changing area), and the condition establishment control means, the specific area detecting means Based on the detection, a special condition is established (for example, based on the determination that the specific area switch is ON in step S503 of the lower prize winning winning detection process in FIG. A CPU 103 that sets a confirmation flag), a regulation position that is driven by a predetermined driving means (for example, solenoid 82C, etc.) and regulates the passage of the game medium to a specific area (for example, as shown in FIG. 3A). Change to a permissible position (for example, a permissible position that does not close the probability variation area as shown in FIG. 3B). And the condition establishment control means does not establish the special condition regardless of the detection result by the specific area detection means (for example, when the restriction means is at the restriction position). In step S604 of the probability variation region solenoid control process of FIG. 20, the CPU 103 turns off the solenoid outputs such as TBL4, TBL7, TBL9, and TBL10 as shown in FIG. It may be configured so that the probability variation area valid flag is updated in accordance with the current timer value in step S607).
The detection by the specific area detecting means that occurs despite the restricting means being in the restricting position is considered to be due to fraud. According to such a configuration, when the restricting means is in the restricting position, if the specific area detecting means detects that the special condition is not satisfied depending on the detection, the security against fraud is increased. Can do.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure etc. of a lower special variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit release pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a lower university winning opening winning detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a probability variation region solenoid control process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a use table list. It is a figure which shows the operation example which guide | induces the game ball which approached into the big winning opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of a big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of the round game which open | releases a lower university winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which an effect control means performs. It is a flowchart which shows the specific example of a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transmission timing of a certain change confirmation designation | designated command, and the execution timing of a certain change confirmation notification. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transmission timing of a certain change confirmation designation | designated command, and the execution timing of a certain change confirmation notification. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the transmission timing of a certain change confirmation designation | designated command, and the execution timing of a certain change confirmation notification.

  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 divided into a gaming board (gauge board) constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board. In the game board, a substantially circular game area 2 surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area 2, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area 2). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are 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 are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

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

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

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1 Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is satisfied, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is 1 Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area or instead of the start winning memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area, a first hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A device 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

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

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

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is provided. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. Thus, in the right game area 2B, the first variable state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, and the second variable in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry) is difficult. An ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B that can change to a variable state is provided.

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

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B 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 first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the fact that the game balls are detected by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  Two special variable winning ball devices (upper special variable winning device 7A, lower special variable winning device 7B) are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes an upper large winning opening door which is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and is changed between an open state and a closed state by the upper large winning opening door. To form a top prize opening. As an example, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper large prize opening door is in the OFF state, the upper large prize opening door closes the upper large prize winning opening. On the other hand, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is in the on state, the upper prize winning door opens the upper prize winning opening. A game ball that has entered the upper special winning opening formed in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, an upper special winning opening switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a lower large prize opening door 71 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door shown in FIG. Form a lower prize opening that changes to As an example, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the OFF state, the lower large prize opening door 71 closes the lower large prize opening. On the other hand, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door 71 opens the lower large prize opening. A game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the lower special variable prize winning ball device 7B is detected by, for example, the lower major prize opening switch 23B shown in FIG.

  A large number of game balls are paid out as prize balls when the game balls pass (enter) through the upper prize hall formed by the upper special variable prize ball apparatus 7A and the lower major prize hall formed by the lower special variable prize ball apparatus 7B. It is. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the upper prize winning opening with the upper prize winning door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door 71. On the other hand, the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is in a second state that is disadvantageous for the player by closing the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door 71. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening, or in addition to the closed condition, the game ball passes (entrance) through the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening. A partially open state that is difficult to perform may be provided.

  In the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening opened by the lower large winning opening door 71 passes through a predetermined probability changing area. Alternatively, there is provided a guide path that guides to the discharge path from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B without passing. A game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B first passes through a route provided with a lower large winning port switch 23B for detecting the winning game ball, and then a guide path to the probability variation region and the probability variation region. To the taxiway that leads to the discharge route without passing through When the gaming ball guided to the branch path flows down the guiding path to the probability changing area, the gaming ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 24A, so that the probability changing control condition for changing to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is satisfied. To establish. That is, the installation location of the probability variation area switch 24A is set as a probability variation area, and a predetermined probability variation control condition can be established based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area. Since the probability variation area is inside the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, only game balls that have won the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can pass through.

  The probability variation region is changed between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass by a probability variation region lid 72 driven by a solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid. As an example, when the probability changing area lid solenoid 82C is in the OFF state, the probability changing area lid 72 moves to a position (regulatory position) that closes (closes) the probability changing area, thereby closing the probability changing area (FIG. 3 ( A)). On the other hand, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is in the ON state, the probability variation area lid 72 moves to a position (allowable position) where the probability variation area is not blocked (not closed), and the probability variation area is opened (see FIG. FIG. 3 (B)). When the probability variation area is in the closed state, the game ball that has reached the branch point does not pass through the probability variation area but is guided to the common discharge path 74 and discharged from the lower special variable winning device 7B (FIG. 3A). In this case, the game ball is detected by the discharge switch 24 </ b> B installed on the guide path to the common discharge path 74. On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the open state passes through the probability variation area (FIG. 3B) and is detected by the probability variation area switch 23B installed in the probability variation area. Then, the game balls that have passed through the probability variation area are guided to the common discharge path 74 and discharged from the lower special variable winning device 7B. When the game ball that has won the lower special variable winning device 7B passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation region switch B is controlled to a probability variation state, which will be described later, based on detection of the game ball that has passed through the probability variation region. For this reason, the rate at which the game ball wins the lower special variable winning device 7B and the rate at which the probability variation area cover 73 is in the allowable position and the timing thereof are adjusted to suitably set the proportion to be controlled to the probability variation state. can do.

  Note that a delay unit 73 is provided on the guide path from the probability variation area to the common discharge path 74 to slow down the flow speed of the game balls and delay the arrival of the game ball to the common discharge path. The delay unit 73 may be a deceleration protrusion, for example. Even if one of the game media that have won the first variable winning device at different timings passes through the probability changing area and does not pass through the delay unit 73 at different timings, the arrival timing is made different. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being blocked by the common discharge path 74.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as 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 2, 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 gaming area 2. . Around each structure in the game area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, an upper special variable winning ball device 7A, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B, etc.) LEDs may be arranged.

  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 2 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position below the game area 2, there is an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplied to the ball hitting device. Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A in the left game area 2A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result, the first start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied by, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  When the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the right game area 2B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B 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.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal game state different from the probability change state described later, the normally variable display device 6B is in the second variable state (closed state), so that it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening. Is possible. Therefore, the special figure game using the second special figure is not started (or is difficult to start). Therefore, in the normal game state that is not yet controlled to the certainty change state, the player guides the game ball to the left game area 2A and uses the first special game based on the first special figure based on the winning in the first starting winning opening. The start of the game and the “big hit” of the special figure game. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result of “big hit” is derived as a result of the special figure game using the first special figure, the lower special variable winning device 7B is played in a specific round (14 or 16 rounds). A game ball enters and can pass through the probability variation area. When the game ball passes through the probability variation area, a probability variation confirmation flag, which will be described later, is set, and the transition to the special game state controlled to the probability variation state is confirmed. Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability changing state is controlled, the normal variable display device 6B is changed to the first variable state (open state), and the gaming ball can pass through the second start winning opening. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the second special game is more advantageous than the first special game. Therefore, the player guides the game ball to the right game area 2A, starts the special figure game using the second special figure based on the winning at the second start winning opening, and the “big hit” of the special figure game. Will be aimed at. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with various gaming experiences that change according to the gaming state.

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

  After the special 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 special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display area, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), which is controlled to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, so that a definite decorative combination that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. It only has to be done.

  In the big hit gaming state, the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is in an open state, and the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A or the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. And until a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds, about 27 seconds, or 57 milliseconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 6) of game balls enter the upper large winning opening or the lower large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. During this period, a round game is executed in which the upper university winning opening or the lower university winning opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When a game ball enters the upper university winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the upper university winning opening switch 23A, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out each time it is detected. When a game ball enters the lower major prize opening, the lower major prize opening switch 23B detects the winning ball, and similarly, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “16”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that 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.

  After the big hit gaming state is over, the probability that the variable display result will be a big hit (hit probability) will be controlled to be higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied There is. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control condition is that the probability variation region switch 24A detects the passage of the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B from the lower major prize opening to the probability variation region. This probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined number of variable displays (for example, 50 times) are executed. In other words, the end of the predetermined number of variable displays is the probability change end condition.

  In the probability variation state, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B that is in the second variable state (closed state) in the normal state, and the first variable state (open state or expanded opening) in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening. State) and impossible (or difficult) second variable state (closed state or normally open state). Thus, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state is referred to as electric chew release control. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the second special game started based on the game ball passing through the second start winning opening has passed through the first starting winning opening that can pass even in the normal state. It is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure game started from the beginning. Therefore, the probability variation state in which the electric chew release control is executed is a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the electric chew release control may not be performed. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the upper limit time for the upper big prize opening and the lower big prize opening to be open in the big hit gaming state is short, and the game ball is difficult to pass (entry) or passes (entry) ) An impossible round game is executed, and it may be controlled to a probable change state after the jackpot game state ends. In such a case, the jackpot type is also referred to as “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability change”). And when the electric display release control is not performed and the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` surprise '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, The electric chew release control may not be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, when the game is controlled to the certain change state after the big hit game, the game is controlled to the high base state in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening. When controlled to the probability change state, the game state is controlled to the high probability / high base state. On the other hand, if the control state is not controlled to the probability change state after the big hit game, the game state remains in the low probability / low base state. In addition, when it is not controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is finished, it may be controlled only to the high base state (controlled to the low probability / high base state) although it is not controlled to the high probability state. For example, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, there are “first big hit” and “second big hit” as the big hit types, and in “second big hit”, the game ball passes through the probability variation area and is controlled to the probability variation state. On the other hand, in the “first big hit”, it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area, and the probability variation state is rarely controlled. Therefore, it is easy to be controlled to a high probability / high base state after the big hit game based on the “second big hit”, and to be controlled to a low probability / high base state after the big hit big hit game based on the “first big hit”. Also good. Further, in this case, when the low probability / high base state is controlled, the high base state may continue up to 50 times as in the case of the probability variation continuation number, and the number of times (for example, 100 times greater than the probability variation continuation number). Or the high base state may be continued up to a smaller number of times (for example, 30 times) than the probability variation continuation number.

  Various methods for realizing the high base state are conceivable, and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured to be openable only in the high base state, or may be normally variable in the high base state. The opening time of the winning ball apparatus 6B may be lengthened or the number of times of opening may be increased. In addition, for example, by controlling to a short time state (special symbol short time state) for shortening the variation time of the special symbol, or controlling to a normal symbol short time state for shortening the variation time of the normal symbol, for example, The high base state may be realized by increasing the frequency with which the game ball passes through the start winning opening.

  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.

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. The first rate (for example, 1/1) in which the rate at which the advantageous big hit gaming state (for example, the second big hit gaming state) is selected to be controlled and the big hit is higher than the second rate (for example, 1/2) is selected. ), The maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state is the first round number (for example, “16”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), the jackpot probability in the probability variation state May be a game situation that is more advantageous to the player, such as a first probability (for example, 1/20) higher than a second probability (for example, 1/50).

  In this embodiment, the round game is executed 16 times (16 rounds) in the specific game state regardless of the jackpot type described later. Among these, when the number of executions of the round game becomes “14” and “16” as the specific number of times, the round game that opens the lower large winning opening is executed, and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B Becomes the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “14” and “16” as the specific number of times, the round game with the upper prize opening opened is executed, and the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is for the player. This is an advantageous first state. In the round games executed at the 14th and 16th times, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state (open state), and the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B can pass through the probability variation area. These round games are also called probabilistic open round games. On the other hand, in the round game, the round game in which the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in the first state (open state) is also referred to as a normal open round game.

  In the present embodiment, as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the number of executions of the round game is “14” as the specific number of times and When it is “16” (14th and 16th rounds), there are a plurality of types of jackpot types with different upper limit times for opening the lower prize winning opening. As an example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to “first big hit gaming state” set to 52 milliseconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to “second big hit gaming state” which is set to about 27 seconds (27 seconds + 52 milliseconds). Is done. In the first big hit game state, since the control time for the open state is as short as 57 milliseconds, the rate at which the game ball can actually enter the lower special prize opening and enter the lower special variable prize winning device 7B is low. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, it is unlikely that the game ball will pass (enter) through the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is established for the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state ends. Hard to do. On the other hand, in the second big hit game state, since it is released for about 27 seconds, if the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B in which the lower special variable prize device 7B is installed, the game ball is lowered at a high rate. You can enter 7B. Therefore, the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is likely to be satisfied. Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined is determined at a predetermined rate, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game. When a game ball enters the lower special variable winning device 7B, not only a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, but depending on the position of the probability variation region lid 72, the game ball passes through the probability variation region and the variable display result is “big hit”. Is controlled to a probability variation state having a higher probability than the non-probability variation state. Therefore, the second big hit gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the first big hit gaming state.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, 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 addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display.

  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 receives a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 as a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory, a solenoid 82A for an upper prize winning door, a solenoid 82B for a lower prize winning door, and a probability change area lid. Is transmitted to the solenoid 82C.

  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, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  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 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the power saving notification LED 9L. , 9R and the like are mounted with a lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a start opening switch (first start opening switch 22A and a second start opening switch 22B), and a big winning opening switch (an upper winning opening switch 23A and a lower large opening switch). Wiring lines for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a prize opening switch 23B), a probability changing area switch 24A, and a discharge switch 24B are connected. 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. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. In addition, lamp control commands used for controlling lighting operations of the decoration LEDs and the power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R 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, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  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 this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, as shown in FIG. 4, each of a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, respectively. Is controlled so that it can be counted (updated). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  It should be noted that the decorative symbol variable display mode is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “symbols”), the display state continues to fluctuate, or the display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. , Become “reach”. As a specific example, a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol to be displayed (for example, a decorative symbol indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) is stopped. The display state where the symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized to form all or part of the jackpot combination. The display state is changing. Corresponding to the reach state, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern that does not become “reach” is referred to as “non-reach”.

  The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 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.

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

  As an example, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 5 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game. A control counter setting unit 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is a special game (second special symbol display device 4B) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in FIG. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and the like extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. On the basis of the result, the stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software. The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

  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, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  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. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation (for example, pressing operation) to the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection unit 31. It is connected.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up by a backup power supply, unlike the RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RAM 122 are not saved at all and disappear.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include 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 an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31, for example. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, based on the storage contents stored in the backup RAM (RAM 102), a return process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop is executed, and an interrupt is permitted. After that, loop processing is started. However, if the power supply stop process has not been executed normally at the time of the previous power supply stop (for example, the backup flag is not set or check data such as parity check is not stored normally) H), an initialization process for clearing the stored contents of the RAM 102 may be executed, and after an interruption is permitted, a loop process may be entered.

  In the present embodiment, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the return process is executed based on the stored contents of the backup RAM. For example, when power is restored due to a power outage during the big hit game round Even so, the big hit game is resumed from the round executed when the power interruption occurs based on the value of the special figure process flag backed up in the backup RAM.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the states of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (steps). S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device Control of the display operation in 4B and the opening / closing operation setting of the large winning opening (upper large winning opening and lower large winning opening) in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B are performed in a predetermined procedure. Therefore, various processes are selected and executed.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a probability change area solenoid control process for controlling the position of the probability change area lid 72 and the validity / invalidity of the probability change area (S16A). After executing the probability changing area solenoid control process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state from OFF to OFF, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. Based on the detection signal from the second start opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start opening switch 22B is ON ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 151B. The numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to those extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first special figure and the first figure It may be extracted when a special figure game using two special figures is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the production control board 12 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by, for example, executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) 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 of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 5, 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. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. 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 setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., in the big hit game state, the round game execution according to the big hit type is started and the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening is set. It includes a process for setting for opening. In the present embodiment, in the pre-hit opening pre-processing, it is determined whether or not the round game to be started is a probability variable opening round in which the lower big prize opening is in an open state. Further included is a process of setting the probability variation region solenoid control code to 1 as common control data for instructing the start of the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the start of the validity / invalidity control of the probability variation region. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring an elapsed time since the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in an open state, the measured elapsed time, the upper prize winning switch 23A or the lower prize winning switch 23B. Based on the number of game balls detected by the above, etc., a process for determining whether or not it is time to return the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening from the open state to the closed state. In the present embodiment, in the big hit release process, the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. 16 is further executed in the probability variation open round. Note that the lower special winning opening detection process is performed based on the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. Processing for counting game balls in the game, processing for determining whether or not the passage of the game ball to the probability variation region is detected, and setting the probability variation confirmation flag when passage of the probability variation region is detected when the probability variation region is valid Processing. When the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. This post-hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of round games executed with the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or the upper limit has not been reached. In this case, a process of waiting until the next round game is started is included. In the present embodiment, in the post-hit opening post-processing, the lower big prize opening detection processing of FIG. 16 is further executed in the probability variation open round. Further, in the post-hit opening post-processing, the execution of the control after the running round is executed based on the number of game balls in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B counted by the big winning opening detection processing (the round being executed last). In the case of the second round, a process for allowing the end of the big hit gaming state and the next round if it is not the last round is further included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 8 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). 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, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, 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 is determined according to whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed. As long as it is assigned to the determination result of either “big hit” or “losing”. 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 MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation.

  FIG. 11A shows an example of determination in the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state. Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the jackpot gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state. In other words, when the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed, the player is more advantageous than the normal state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), for example, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value or the like is used as the determination result as to whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the fluctuation random number buffer.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of determination in the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the special symbol (variation special symbol) variably displayed in the special symbol game for which the start condition is satisfied is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The ratio is different. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the determination example shown in FIG. 11B, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be either “first big hit” or “second big hit”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is determined only to “second big hit”. That is, the big hit type is determined as “first big hit” only when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined as “second big hit” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  In this embodiment, a round game of 16 rounds is executed regardless of the type of jackpot, and a predetermined probability change open round in the jackpot game state (in rounds 14 and 16 where the number of round games is “14”). In the 16th round, the lower prize winning opening is opened (see FIG. 14). In the normally open lands (1st to 13th and 15th rounds), the upper prize winning opening is opened (see FIG. 14). Here, when the big hit type is “second big hit” than when the big hit type is “first big hit”, in the predetermined probability change round in the big hit gaming state, than when the big hit type is “first big hit” However, the upper limit time for opening the lower prize winning opening becomes longer, and the probability variation control condition for changing to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is easily satisfied. By determining the jackpot type at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 11 (B), when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher at the ratio than when the first special chart is used. The probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after completion is likely to be satisfied. That is, when the special figure display result is “hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting prize opening, the first starting prize opening is set. The probability variation control condition is more easily established than in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the passage (ingress) of the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is as short as 52 milliseconds, so the percentage of game balls entering the lower big prize opening is very low. . Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is also very low. On the other hand, in the case of “second big hit”, since the upper limit time is about 27 seconds (27 seconds + 52 milliseconds), there is a high probability that a game ball will enter the lower big prize opening. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is also high. For this reason, while the ratio of the special gaming state that is controlled from the normal gaming state to the probable change state (the threshold that changes the probability at the first hit) is lowered, the “big hit” is increased at a high rate once it is controlled to the probable state. The following setting (so-called continuous state) can be made.

  Specifically, in the special figure game using the first special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the first big hit is given at a predetermined ratio (1/2). In the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the probability variation control condition (also referred to as a special condition) is not satisfied, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, the state shifts to a normal gaming state that is not controlled in the positive variation state. On the other hand, when the second big hit is made in the special figure game using the first special figure, the probability variation control condition (also referred to as a special condition) is established at a high rate in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, and the big hit After the gaming state is finished, the game state is controlled to a special gaming state that is controlled to the probability changing state. In the special game state, the second start winning opening is controlled to the open state, and the special game using the second special figure can be started. In the special figure game using the second special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the second big hit is always made, so that the probability change state is again controlled after the big hit gaming state with high probability. For this reason, the “big hit” and the probability variation state continue continuously until the probability variation end condition is satisfied until all of the special game of the predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) become “losing” in the probability variation state. According to such a configuration, while reducing the ratio (so-called expectation level that is surely changed at the first hit) of the first special figure game that is played in the normal gaming state, the variable display result of the jackpot type is “second jackpot”. Once the variable display result of “second big hit” is derived, the rate at which the probability variation state and “big hit” continue continues to increase. Therefore, it is possible to provide an exciting gaming experience with sharpness.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, the special game using the second special figure shows a case where it becomes “second big hit” at a rate of 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first big hit may be made at a low rate (for example, a probability of 1% or 10%). Further, in the special game using the first special figure, there is shown a case of “first big hit” and “second big hit” with a probability of 50% respectively. The ratio of “big hit” may be slightly higher, or the ratio of “second big hit” may be slightly higher.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the “first big hit” is reached, the opening time of the lower big prize opening is as short as 52 milliseconds, but the game ball won the lower big prize opening during the short opening time. Although the case where a predetermined probability variation control condition is satisfied if the probability variation region is passed is shown, the opening time of the lower major prize opening is shortened in the case of “first big hit” without being limited to such a mode. In addition, even if the probability variation area lid 72 is not driven and the game ball cannot pass through the probability variation area even if a winning is made in the lower big prize opening, a predetermined probability variation control condition may not be satisfied at all. Good.

  In the present embodiment, the lower big prize opening is opened in the fourteenth and sixteenth rounds in both cases of “first big hit” and “second big hit”. In this case, the lower big prize opening is opened only when it becomes “second big hit”, and the upper big prize opening is opened in all rounds when it becomes “first big hit”. May be.

  After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). In the process of step S243, for example, the big hit type may be stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the big hit type in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the big hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155.

  When the special figure display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the process of step S243, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is obtained. A confirmed special symbol is determined (step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 8 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S261). ). The special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S265 described later in response to the definite special symbol that is the variable display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. .

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S262). Further, a command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is performed (step S263). For example, a setting for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S264). Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, since the special symbol process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is on in step S261 (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S266). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S266; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the special figure determination display time is awaited.

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then whether or not the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S268). When the big hit flag is on (step S268; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S269). At this time, command transmission setting at the time of starting the big hit is performed (step S270). Further, for example, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending the probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the process of step S272, the process of clearing the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to turn off, or the number of times of probability change for counting the remaining number of times for the special game in which the probability change control is performed A process for clearing the counter may be executed.

  The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and counts corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games to which probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial value (for example, “50”) may be set.

  After executing the process of step S272, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S273), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release preprocessing in step S114 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, when the probability variation count value which is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated count value of the number of probability changes matches a predetermined probability change end determination value (eg, “0”). At this time, if it matches the probability variation end determination value, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the probability variation end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be terminated.

  Note that the method for determining whether to end the probability variation control is not limited to that shown in the present embodiment. For example, every time the variation display of a special symbol is finished, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended by a lottery process using a random number, and when it is determined that the probability variation control is to be terminated, the probability variation flag is cleared and the probability variation control is performed. May be terminated.

  After executing the process of step S274, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S275), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S114 of FIG. 8 as the big hit release pre-processing. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit start flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 12 corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit start flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed (step S292). At this time, if the big hit start production waiting time has not elapsed (step S292; No), the big hit opening pre-processing is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release pre-processing is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the big hit start presentation waiting time elapses.

  When the big hit start performance waiting time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; Yes), the big hit start flag is cleared and turned off as processing for starting the first round game in the big hit gaming state. Later (step S293), for example, “1” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of executions of the round game in a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S294).

  Note that the process of setting the initial count value in the round counter in step S294 is not executed in the big hit release pre-processing, but in the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12 (for example, after step S272). Good. By doing so, there is no possibility that the round initial value is set in the round counter when executing the big hit release pre-processing in the second round and thereafter, so it is not necessary to provide the big hit start flag, and the special symbol The processing of step S271 of the stop processing and the processing of steps S291 and S293 of the big hit release preprocessing are not necessary.

  When the big hit start flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), after executing the process of step S294, the special symbols that have fluctuated in the variable display that is the big hit are the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Whether the symbol is a symbol and the jackpot symbol derived as a variable display result are read (step S295). As an example, referring to the game control flag setting unit 152 or the game control buffer setting unit 155 of the RAM 102, the value of the variable special figure designation buffer set in step S234 or S238 in FIG. 10 and the confirmed special determined in S244 What is necessary is just to read the buffer value which shows a design.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” based on the data read in step S295 (step S296). As an example, the determination may be made as follows. First, when the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer is “1”, the first special symbol is determined to be a variable special symbol. Then, with reference to the jackpot type determination table used in FIG. 242, the jackpot type corresponding to the varying special symbol and the confirmed special symbol is determined to determine whether the first jackpot or the second jackpot. In the example of FIG. 11 (B), when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol and the big hit symbol is “7”, it is “second big hit”, “3”, “5”, “9”. In this case, it is “first big hit”. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol is the first special symbol, it is “second big hit” regardless of the big hit symbol.

  When the CPU 103 determines that the big hit type is “first big hit” (step S296; Yes), the first big hit shown in FIG. 14A is released to a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control buffer setting unit 155, for example. The pattern table is set as a use release pattern table (step S297). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is “second big hit” (step S296; No), the second big hit release pattern table of FIG. 14B is set as the use open pattern table (step S298). For example, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the opening pattern table designates the number of rounds and the big winning opening to be opened in the round as information on each round game executed in the jackpot game state. Information for controlling the solenoids (the solenoid 82A for the upper prize opening door, the solenoid 82B for the lower prize opening door) and designating an opening pattern for opening and closing the prize winning opening at a suitable timing; Information indicating the maximum winning opening opening time in the round, and information indicating the operating time of the big winning opening of the round (the time from the start of the round game until the closing of the final winning opening door in the round), Any table may be used as long as it is stored in association with each other.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, in this embodiment, the round count value is any one of “1” to “13” and “15” (normally open round), and “14 ”Or“ 16 ”(probability opening round), the big winning opening to be opened is different from the upper opening time for the big winning opening. In the normal opening round, the top winning prize opening is opened up to the upper limit of 20 seconds, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. Therefore, in both cases of the first and second big hits, the same amount of prize balls are paid out in the normal open round. For the probable opening round, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit for opening the big prize opening is set to an extremely short time (52 milliseconds), and the game ball passes through the lower big prize opening (entrance) Very unlikely. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the round count value is set to about 27 seconds (27 seconds + 52 milliseconds). Therefore, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the payout of the winning ball in the probability variation round is higher than the first big hit and the possibility that the game ball passes (enters) through the lower big winning opening is high. The probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is likely to be satisfied.

  Next, the CPU 103 reads, for example, a round counter value indicating the number of round games to be started from a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154 (step S299). Based on the use release pattern table set in step S298 or S297 and the read round counter value, the top special variable winning ball apparatus for opening the big winning opening in the round game in the round game to be started Either the upper prize winning port formed in 7A or the lower major prize winning port formed in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is determined (step S300). As shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “13” and “15” (when the round is normally open), It is decided to execute a round game to be in an open state. On the other hand, when the round count value is “14” or “16” (when it is a probability variation open round), it is determined to execute a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened. Therefore, when the number of executions of the round game reaches “14” or “16” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower large prize opening opened is executed, and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is played by the player. The first state is advantageous to the user.

  A detection valid switch for effectively detecting a game ball may be set in accordance with the determination of the big winning opening to be opened by the process of step S300. For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “13” and “15”, the game ball is detected by the top college prize opening switch 23A in conjunction with the top college prize opening being opened. To enable. On the other hand, when the round count value is “14” or “16”, the detection of the game ball by the lower large prize opening switch 23B is made effective in conjunction with the lower big prize opening being opened.

  Following the processing of step S300, for example, the stored data of the big hit type is read from the big hit type buffer or the like, and the big winning opening operating time corresponding to the round counter value and the big hit type is determined (step S301). The big winning opening operating time is the solenoid for changing the upper or lower winning opening from the start of the round game to the open state and the closed state in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state. This is the time for executing the control, and coincides with the duration of the round game that does not include the input / output matching wait state and the input / output error state.

  After the process of step S301 is executed, the opening start control is performed to change the large winning opening (upper large winning opening or lower large winning opening) from the closed state to the opened state (step S302). At this time, the setting for transmitting a drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B is performed according to the big winning opening to be opened determined by the process of step S300. As an example, when the upper prize winning opening is in an open state, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is performed. Specifically, an address value for referring to the release pattern corresponding to the round counter value designated by the release pattern table set in step S297 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155). Thus, a control signal for turning the solenoid on or off according to the elapsed time from the start of the round may be transmitted to the solenoid 82A for the top prize winning door. On the other hand, when the lower prize winning opening is set to the open state, an address value for referring to the open pattern corresponding to the round counter value designated by the open pattern table set in step S298 is similarly stored in a predetermined area (for example, the RAM 103). The game control buffer setting unit 155 or the like) is set to transmit a drive signal to the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B. In step S302, the update of the round timer for measuring the elapsed time from the start of the round set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) of the RAM 102 is started.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big winning opening to be opened determined in step S300 is a lower major winning opening (step S303), and if it is a lower major winning opening (step S303; Yes), the RAM 102 The value of the probability variation area solenoid control code set in the predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) is set to 1 (step S304). The probability variation region solenoid control code specifies that the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 using the probability variation region solenoid and the control of validity / invalidity of the probability variation region are started in the probability variation region solenoid control region described later. Control code. As described above, since the start of the position control of the probability variation area and the validity / invalidity control of the probability variation area is started using a common control code (probability variation area solenoid control code), the probability variation area is opened and closed in addition to the opening and closing of the probability variation area. Even when the validity / invalidity of the area is changed, the necessary storage capacity can be reduced. If it is determined in step S303 that the round is not to open the lower major winning opening (step S303; No), or if the processing of step S304 is terminated, the PCU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “5” (step S305). The pre-opening process for jackpot is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in step S305, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release process in step S115 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 8 as the big hit release process. In the big hit release process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the currently executed round game is a round that opens the lower big prize opening (step S311). As an example, when the round counter value is “14” or “16” indicating the probability variation open round, it is determined that the round is to open the lower major winning opening (step S311; Yes), and the lower major winning opening is entered. The lower big prize opening winning detection process for detecting the detected game ball is executed (step S316).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S316 of FIG. 15 as the lower large winning opening winning detection process. In the lower great prize opening detection process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lower big prize opening switch 23B is turned on (step S501). When the lower large prize opening switch 23B detects a game ball that has entered the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B when the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B is in the first state (open state), and has been turned on. (Step S501; Yes), it is then determined whether or not a lower big prize opening switch invalid flag, which will be described later, is set on (Step S502). The lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) and set to the on state in step S549 in FIG. Even when the lower big prize opening switch 23B detects a game ball that has entered the lower special variable prize-winning device 7B in the output error state, it is used to execute control for invalidating the detection.

  If it is determined that the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is not in the on state (step S502; No), the CPU 103 is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit 153), and the lower special variable prize winning device 7B. 1 is added to the winning game number counter during the game, which is a counter indicating the number of game balls (step S502A). The value of the winning prize counter during the game is based on the number of game balls detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B when the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is not valid, and the gaming ball detected by the probability changing area switch 24A. And the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B.

  When step S502A is completed or when it is determined No in step S501 or when it is determined Yes in step S502, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation area switch 24A is in an on state (step S503). . If the probability variation area switch is in the ON state (step S503; Yes), it is considered that the game ball has been discharged from the special variable prize-winning device 7B through the probability variation area. Subtract (Step S504). Next, it is determined whether or not the winning prize counter during the game is less than 0 (step S505). If it is less than 0 (step S505; Yes), it is considered that the lower big prize opening switch 23B has not correctly detected the game ball that has entered the lower special variable prize winning device 7B, so an error process at the time of overdischarge detection is executed. (Step S512), and the lower prize winning opening winning detection process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the prize counter during winnings is set to 0 as an error process at the time of overdischarge detection. In addition, a predetermined error signal may be output to the hall management computer, or an error command may be sent to the effect control microcomputer to notify the error in the image display device 5.

  If it is determined that the prize counter during winnings game is 0 or more (step S505; No), the CPU 103 next determines whether or not the probability variation area detection valid flag is set to the on state (step S506). The probability variation area detection valid flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) and is switched to an on state / off state in the probability variation region solenoid control processing of FIG. It is used to execute control for switching between validity / invalidity of the probability variation area at a predetermined timing in the gaming state. If it is determined that the probability change area detection valid flag is set to the on state (step S506; Yes), the CPU 103 sets the probability change confirmation flag set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) of the RAM 102 to the on state. (Step S508). In step S508, the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state, so that the probability variation state advantageous to the player is controlled after the running big hit gaming state. In addition, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a probability change confirmation designation command for designating that it is determined that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area during the validity period of the probability variation area to be in the probability variation state to the effect control microcomputer ( Step S508A).

  In this embodiment, by executing the processing of step S508A, the probability change confirmation designation is made every time the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the lower prize winning opening in the probability variation release round (14th round, 16th round). A command is sent.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as already described, the RAM 102 is backed up and the return process is executed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started. Even if the power is restored, the big hit game is resumed from the round that was executed when the power interruption occurred based on the value of the special figure process flag backed up in the backup RAM. For this reason, when a power interruption occurs during execution of the probability change open round (14th and 16th rounds) and power is restored, the probability change open round (14th and 16th rounds) performed when the power interruption occurred. The big hit game is resumed from round. In the probability variation open round (14th and 16th rounds) after resuming the big hit game, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the lower major winning opening, the process of step S508A is executed, and the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted. Will be.

  If it is determined No in step S503, No is determined in step S506, or the processing in step S508 is terminated, the CPU 103 determines whether the discharge switch 24B is in an on state (step S509). When the discharge switch is in the ON state (step S509; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the prize counter during winnings in a game (step S510). Next, it is determined whether or not the prize counter during winnings is less than 0 (step S511). If it is less than 0 (step S511; Yes), the over-discharge detection error process is executed (step S512) in the same manner as when it is determined Yes in step S505, and the lower large prize opening winning detection process is terminated. Also, if it is determined No in step S509 or if it is determined No in step S511, the lower large winning opening winning detection process is ended as it is.

  In the lower big prize opening detection processing of FIG. 16, when the prize counter during the game is less than 0 (the game detected by the lower big prize mouth switch 23B when the lower big prize mouth switch invalid flag is not valid). When the number of balls is less than the sum of the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B), the error process at the time of overdischarge detection (step S512) It is possible to recover the error state by returning the winning number counter during game play to 0. Further, even when the probability variation area switch 24A detects a game ball by an unauthorized act, it is not controlled to the probability altered state depending on the detection, so that security against the unauthorized act can be enhanced.

  Returning to FIG. 15, if step S316 is completed or it is determined in step S311 that it is not a round for opening the lower prize winning opening (step S311; No), the CPU 103 opens the winning prize opening based on the opening pattern. A special winning opening opening control process is executed (step S317). As an example, first, in the opening pattern set in S302 of FIG. 13, it is specified whether the big winning opening is set to the open state or the closed state at the timing indicated by the current round timer value. . Then, according to the specific result, when it is determined No in step S311 (when it is a normal open round), when it is determined Yes to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door (when it is a probability variable open round). In this case, a control signal for turning the solenoid on or off according to the specific result may be transmitted to the solenoid 82B for the lower prize winning door. In this embodiment, the control signal for turning on the state when it is determined to be in the open state and the control signal for turning off when it is determined that the state is closed may be transmitted.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S318). At this time, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S318; No), the big winning opening switch in which the detection of the game ball is effective among the upper large winning opening switch 23A and the lower large winning opening switch 23B. It is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from is turned on (step S319).

  If the big prize opening switch is on in step S319 (step S319; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S320). The winning number count value is a stored value of a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154, and is detected by the big winning opening switch while one round game is executed. Any number that indicates the number of game balls may be used. After that, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the big prize opening switch, a setting for paying out the game ball to be a prize ball is made (step S321). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  If the big winning opening switch is off in step S319 (step S319; No), or after executing the process of step S321, the winning number count value for which the winning number count value is determined in advance (for example, “6”). Is determined (step S322). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S322; No), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, when the big winning opening operating time has elapsed in step S318 (step S318; Yes), or when it is determined in step S322 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S322; Yes), the CPU 103 It is determined that the current round game is to be ended, and a special winning opening release end process is executed (step S323). Here, the open pattern set in step S302 of FIG. 13 is cleared, and the post-open pattern for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening after the round game is ended (maintained in the closed state) is set as the use pattern. .

  Subsequent to the process of step S319, the winning counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0” (step S324). Next, based on the round counter value, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the round to be ended is a probability change open round that opens the lower prize winning opening. (Step S325). Then, if it is determined that it is a probability variation open round that opens the lower prize winning opening (step S325; Yes), a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) is used to measure the elapsed time since the end of the round. A value corresponding to a predetermined input / output match wait time limit is set in the input / output match wait timer set to (for example, 2740 milliseconds), and counting until the time is up is started (step S326). Whether it is determined in step 325 that it is not a round to open the lower prize winning opening (step S325; No), or when the processing of step S326 is completed, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “6” ( Step S321), the big hit release process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-hit opening post process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the lower big prize opening has been opened in the executed round game (whether it was a probable opening round) based on the round counter value (step). S541). When the lower major winning opening is opened (step S541; Yes), the CPU 103 next sets the next transition allowance flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit 153) of the RAM 102 to the ON state. It is determined whether or not there is (step S542). In step S547, which will be described later, the next transition allowance flag is set to the on state when a condition for ending the executed round and shifting to the next state (execution of control after the currently executed round) is satisfied. This flag is used to suitably allow execution of control after the round being executed. Here, the next state is the next round when the executed round is not the last round of the jackpot gaming state, or the game after the end of the jackpot gaming state and the end of the jackpot when the round is the last round. Indicates a state (a special game state controlled to the probability change state when the probability change confirmation flag is set, and a normal game state not controlled to the probability change state when the flag is not set). If it is determined that the next transition allowance flag is not set to the on state (step S542; No), the CPU 103 sets the input / output error flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) to the on state. Is set (step S543). The I / O error flag does not become 0 even when the winning counter during the game is over the I / O match waiting upper limit time, and an I / O error state (a state in which it is estimated that a clogging or the like has occurred) will be described later. Based on the start, this flag is set to the ON state in step S552, which will be described later, and is used to wait until the error state is resolved by executing an abnormal operation, etc., which will be described later, and controlling the error state. It is done.

  If it is determined that the I / O error flag is not on (step S543; No), then the CPU 103 determines whether or not the I / O match wait timer that started counting in step S326 in FIG. 15 has increased (step S544). . When a predetermined input / output matching waiting upper limit time (for example, 2740 milliseconds) has not yet elapsed from the start of counting in step S326 in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 determines that the timer has not expired (step S544; No). Then, the lower prize winning opening detection process shown in FIG. 16 is executed (step S545). In step S545, as in step S316 in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 updates the probability change confirmation flag and the prize counter during winnings in accordance with the state of the lower large prize opening switch 23B, the probability change area switch 24A, and the discharge switch 24B.

  When step S545 is completed, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the counter value of the winning prize counter during the game updated at step S545 is 0 (step S546). When it is determined that the counter value of the winning prize counter during the game is 0 (step S546; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a next transition permission flag (step S547). That is, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B, and the number of game balls detected by the probability changing area switch 24A (the lower special variable winning ball passing through the probability changing area). Number of game balls discharged from the device 7B) and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B (number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B without passing through the probability variation area) If the current round is the last round executed in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state is terminated, and if it is not the last round, the transition to the next round is performed. Permissible control is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the counter value of the prize winning counter during the game is 0, and the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. Only when it is determined that the number of the game matches, the case where the jackpot gaming state is ended or the transition to the next round is allowed is shown. Even if it is not 0, if the predetermined period elapses, the big hit gaming state may be ended or the next round may be started. In this case, for example, if the counter value of the winning prize counter during the game is not 0, it is determined as an error and an error display or warning sound is output, while the big hit gaming state is set. You may comprise so that a game may be continued by complete | finishing or shifting to the next round.

  In the present embodiment, the difference between the number of game balls that have entered only the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B and the number of game balls that have been discharged is confirmed to end the big hit gaming state or to the next round. Although the case where the process for permitting the transition is executed is shown, the number of game balls that have entered the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A by performing the same process as in steps S546 and S547 for the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A. Only when it is determined that the number of game balls discharged from the upper special variable winning ball device 7A matches, the jackpot gaming state may be terminated or allowed to move to the next round. .

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the input / output error flag is on in the same manner as in step S543 (step S548). If it is determined that the I / O error flag is not in the on state (step S548; No), that is, if it is not in the I / O error state, the CPU 103 ends the big hit release post-processing. In step S546, the winning counter during the game is not 0, and the control is executed after the running round (if the running round is the last round executed in the big hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state ends. If it is determined that the transition to the next round is not permitted if it is not the last round (step S546; No), the processing after the big hit release is similarly terminated.

  In step S544, in the round game in which the lower prize winning opening is opened, a predetermined time after the period for changing the lower special variable winning ball device 7B to the open state is not permitted without executing the control after the round being executed. When it is determined that the input / output match waiting upper limit time (for example, 2740 milliseconds) has elapsed (step S544; Yes), the CPU 103 temporarily disables the detection of the game ball by the lower prize winning port switch 24A. Therefore, the lower large prize opening switch invalid flag is set to the on state (step S549). As a result, it is determined as Yes in step S502 of FIG. 16 until it is updated to the off state, and even if the lower large prize opening switch detects a game ball, the winning counter during the game is not updated, Detection is disabled. At this time, at least the detection by the discharge switch 24B is effective, and when the game ball passes through the installation portion of the discharge switch 24B, the winning counter during the game game is decremented by 1 in step S510 of the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. Is done.

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a process (error display start process) for starting a screen display indicating that the image display apparatus 5 is in an input / output error state (step S550). Specifically, a command to be executed next is set by setting a buffer value for designating transmission of an effect control command for instructing start of error display in a transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 of the RAM 102. In the control process (step S17 in FIG. 17), an effect control command for designating the start of error display may be transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Next, with respect to an external device such as a hall management computer, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B and the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A And the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B do not match, and an error signal is transmitted to notify that the input / output match waiting upper limit time has elapsed (an input / output error has occurred) ( Step S551). By outputting an error signal, an external device such as a hall management computer that has received the error signal can know the occurrence of an input / output error, so that the hall manager can quickly deal with the error.

  When step S551 is completed, the CPU 103 sets the input / output error flag to the on state (step S552), and ends the big hit release post-processing. Through the processing of steps S549 to S552, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B, the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A, and the discharge switch 24B are detected. The input / output error state is controlled based on the fact that the sum of the number of played balls does not match and the input / output match waiting upper limit time has elapsed.

  When the input / output error state is controlled, it is determined in step S543 of the big hit release post-processing that the input / output error flag is on (step S543; Yes), and step S544 is skipped. Further, when the input / output error state is controlled, there is a case where the clogging of the ball is resolved by an abnormal operation of the probability changing area lid 72 in the input / output error state described later. In addition, there is a case where the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the lower prize winning door by hand and throws a game ball in order to eliminate the error state. In such a case, when the discharge switch 24B detects a game ball that has been jammed or has been thrown in, the winning counter during the game is updated in the lower prize winning winning detection process (step S545). . At this time, it is determined in step S546 that the winning prize counter during the game is 0 (step S546; Yes). In step S547, not only the next transition permission flag is set to the ON state, but also in step S548. It is determined that the output error flag is in the on state (step S548; Yes), and processing for eliminating the input / output error state (steps S553 and S555) is executed. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the I / O error flag in the off state in step S553 (step S553), and then sets the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag in the off state (step S555). Exit.

  Whether it is determined whether the round game executed in step S541 is a normally open round that does not open the lower prize winning opening (step S541; No), or it is determined in step S542 that the next transition allowance flag is on. In this case (step S542; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S561). The next round waiting flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S564 described later, corresponding to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round wait flag is OFF in step S561 (step S561; No), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (eg, “16”) (step S562). ). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S562; No), a predetermined time is set as the next round waiting time (step S563). Then, after setting the next round wait flag to the ON state (step S564), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  If it is determined in step S562 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S562; Yes), a predetermined time is set as the pre-hit end time (step S565). At this time, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S566). Further, the big hit flag and the next transition allowance flag are cleared and turned off (step S567). Further, the value of the probability variation region solenoid code is set to 0 (step S567A), and the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the control control for valid / invalid of the probability variation region in the probability variation region solenoid control processing described later are stopped. Further, the CPU 103 performs control to transmit a jackpot end designation command for designating that the jackpot game has ended to the effect control microcomputer (step S567B). Then, after the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” (step S338), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  If the next round waiting flag is ON in step S561 (step S561; Yes), it is determined whether or not the next round waiting time has elapsed (step S569). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (step S569; No), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in step S569 (step S569; Yes), the next transition allowance flag and the next round waiting flag are cleared and turned off (step S570). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S571). Further, the value of the probability variation region solenoid code is set to 0 (step S571A), and the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the control control for valid / invalidity of the probability variation region are stopped in the probability variation region solenoid control process described later. Then, after the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S572), the processing after the big hit release is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit pre-release processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 8 is executed, and a new round game may be started. it can.

  As described above, in the processing after the big hit release in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, after the big winning opening operating time in the round game is over, the execution of the control after the round under execution exceeds the predetermined input / output matching waiting time. Is not permitted, the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is set to the on state, and the detection of the game ball by the lower big prize opening switch 23B is invalidated. Also, at this time, at least the discharge switch 24B is effective, and when the game ball passes through the installation portion of the discharge switch 24B, 1 is subtracted from the prize counter during winnings in step S510 of the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. . Therefore, for example, when the lower big prize opening door 71 is opened by hand and the game ball is entered into the lower special variable prize ball apparatus 7B, the prize counter value during the game is detected by the lower big prize port switch 23B. Based on the detection, the subtraction is based on the detection by the discharge switch 24B. Therefore, the I / O error state can be canceled by manually opening the lower large prize opening door 71 until the game counter is set to 0 and allowing the game ball to enter the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. . That is, it is possible to easily recover from the error state.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S117 of FIG. 8 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time before the jackpot end has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the time before the jackpot end has not elapsed (step S361; No), the jackpot end processing ends. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit end process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the time before the big hit end elapses.

  When the time before the big hit end has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S363 (step S363; Yes), the probability change control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be the probability change state (step S364). As an example, in the process of step S364, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, the count initial value (for example, “50”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is changed. Set to the counter. Thereafter, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step S365).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is off in step S363 (step S363; No), after executing the process of step S365, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. (Step S366), the big hit end processing is ended. When the special figure process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 8 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the probability changing area solenoid control process executed in step S16A of the game control timer interrupt process of FIG. In this probability changing area solenoid control process, the CPU 103 first reads the value of the probability changing area solenoid control code set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 (step S601). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the read control code is the same as the value of the control code read in the probability variation region solenoid control process executed last time (step S602). As an example, the value stored in the control code value storage area for comparison set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 in step S603 (described later) of the probability changing area solenoid control process executed last time. And the value read in step S601 may be determined to be the same as the previous time, and may be determined to be not the same if different.

  If it is determined in step S602 that it is not the same as the previous time (step S610; No), the value read in step S601 for the next comparison is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155). The stored control code value storage area for comparison is stored (step S603). Next, the CPU 103 determines a use table list for selecting the probability variation solenoid pattern table according to the value read in step S601 (step S604). Here, the probability variation solenoid pattern table is data for designating the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid when the table is used for each table, such as TBL0 to TBL10 in FIG. It is a table that stores data specifying whether the probability variation area is valid or invalid (probability variation area valid / invalid designation value) and the usage time of the table in association with each other. The use table list is a list in which the probability change solenoid pattern tables are stored in the order of use according to whether the read value of the probability change region solenoid code is 0 or 1. In the present embodiment, since the same probability variation solenoid pattern table is used regardless of the big hit type, the storage capacity required for controlling the position of the probability variation region lid 72 and the validity / invalidity of the probability variation region can be reduced.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of determining the use table list in step S604. In this example, if the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code read in step S601 is 0, a probability variation solenoid pattern table (in which the probability variation region is kept invalid while the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is kept off) A use table list that continues to use only TBL0) is determined. On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is 1, a plurality of probability variations in which the table usage time differs depending on whether the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid to be specified is ON / OFF, whether the probability variation area is valid / invalid. A use table list for switching the solenoid pattern tables (TBL1 to TBL10) in order is determined. TBL1 to TBL10 are used in periods T1 to T10 in the control example shown in FIG. Among these, TBL1 to TBL5 are during the special winning opening operating time (T1 to T5), TBL6 to TBL9 are during the I / O match waiting period (T6 to T9), and TBL10 is the input / output after the I / O match waiting state has ended. Used for each error state (T10).

  When the use table list is determined in step S604, the CPU 103 sets the top table of the use table list as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (step S605). Then, the value of the solenoid output designation data and the value of the probability variation area valid / invalid designation value are read from the set probability variation solenoid pattern table (step S606). Then, the probability variation region detection valid flag set in the predetermined region of the RAM 102 is updated according to the read probability variation region valid / invalid designation value (step S607). Furthermore, according to the read value of the solenoid output designation data, the probability variation area solenoid buffer set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 is updated, so that the probability change according to the solenoid output designation data is achieved. The on / off control of the area lid solenoid 82C is controlled (step S608). That is, the position of the probability variation area lid 72 is controlled. The probability changing area solenoid buffer is an output buffer for outputting a control signal for designating ON / OFF to the solenoid 82C for the probability changing area cover, and the command control of FIG. 7 is performed according to the value stored in this buffer. In the process, a control signal is output to the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid.

  In the present embodiment, when the validity / invalidity of the probability variation area is controlled, the probability variation area lid 72 in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state, and the probability variation area valid / invalid designation is performed. This shows the case where the value is set to valid or invalid (the probability variation area detection valid flag is set to on or off). For example, during jackpot gaming, the value of the probability variation area valid / invalid specified value is valid. (The probability variation region detection valid flag may be kept on). Even in such a configuration, for example, even if the probability variation region detection valid flag is on, if the probability variation region lid 72 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot pass through the probability variation region and the probability variation confirmation cannot be confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to control the probability change confirmation round and the period during which the probability change can be determined during the big hit game.

  Next, the table usage time of the usage table set in step S605 is set in a probability changing area solenoid timer set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) of the RAM 102, and time measurement is started. Then, the probability variation region solenoid control process is terminated.

  The probability variation area solenoid control code value is updated at the start of the probability variation release round (step S304 in FIG. 13) and at the end (S337A and S341A in FIG. 18), and thus is not continuously updated. Therefore, when it is determined in step S602 that the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is different from the previous value and the use table list is determined, the step of the probability variation region solenoid control executed in the next and subsequent loops until the current round is completed. In S602, it is determined that the read value is the same as the previous time (step S602; Yes). In this case, the CPU 103 updates the probability variation area solenoid timer value (step S610), and then determines whether or not the usage time of the usage table has ended (step S611). Specifically, when the probability changing area solenoid timer set in step S609 in the previous loop is not yet up, it is determined that the usage time of the use table has not ended (step S611; No), The area solenoid control process is terminated. On the other hand, if the probability variation region solenoid timer set in step S609 is up, the CPU 103 determines that the usage time of the usage table has expired (step S611; Yes), and then whether the usage table number is 0 or not. It is determined whether or not (TBL0 is being used) (step S612). When the use table number is 0 (step S612; Yes), the control of changing the position of the probability variation region lid 72 by switching on / off the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid, and the validity variation region valid / invalid Since the control for switching is not started, the probability variation region solenoid control processing is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the use table number is not 0 (step S612; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the use table number is 10 (TBL10 is being used) (step S613). When the current gaming state is an input / output error state and the TBL 10 is being used (step S613; Yes), the probability changing area lid solenoid 82 is stopped in an off state (the probability changing area lid 72 is closed). (Probability change area solenoid stop process) is executed (step S615), and the probability change area solenoid control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the TBL 10 is not in use (step S613; No), the table recorded next to the current use table in the use table list determined in step S604 is set as the use table (step S614). The process of steps S606 to S609 is performed on the solenoid output designation data, the probability variation area valid / invalid designation data, etc. in the next use table, and the probability variation area solenoid control process is terminated.

  In the probability variation region solenoid control process, when the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is changed from 0 to 1, the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is switched on and off to change the position of the probability variation region lid 72. Both the control and the control for switching between valid / invalid of the probability variation area are started. Therefore, the capacity of the RAM 102 can be reduced when starting the position control of the probability variation area lid 72 and the control for switching the validity variation area between valid and invalid.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the variable symbol display to be started, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols. Then, when a big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the special symbol display result, which is the variable symbol display result, becomes "big hit", the big winning game is opened by controlling the big hit game state. When the round game that changes to is performed, it becomes an advantageous state in which the player can obtain a large number of prize balls (or corresponding scores).

  As the big winning opening which is opened in the round game, the upper winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A provided in the right gaming area 2B shown in FIG. 1 and the lower winning opening are provided. And a lower large prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Which multiple winning a prize opening is to be made open in a plurality of round games executed in the big win game state is determined by the processing in steps S297 and S298 shown in FIG. It is determined according to the round count value as shown in FIG. Further, in the process of step S301 shown in FIG. 13, the big winning opening opening upper limit time corresponding to the big hit type and the round count value as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B is determined.

  After the big hit gaming state is completed, the special figure display result may be controlled to the probability changing state in which the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” based on the fact that the predetermined probability changing control condition is satisfied. As an example, the probability variation control condition is satisfied when a game ball passes through the installation location of the probability variation region switch 24A and the game ball is detected by the probability variation region switch 24A. Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, a game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed by the special variable prize winning ball device 7B in the probability variation round is a lower major prize opening switch 23B. Is detected at the branch point of the guide path that guides the game ball to the probability change area and the guide path that guides the game ball to the common discharge path 74 without passing through the probability change area. At this time, when the probability variation area lid 72 is in the restricted position, the game ball is guided to the installation location of the discharge switch 24B by a guide path that guides to the common discharge path 74 without passing through the probability variation area. To. In this case, the average time from the branch path to the common discharge path 74 is TL1. On the other hand, when the probability variation area lid 72 is in the allowable position when guided to the branch point, the game ball is guided to the installation location (probability variation area) of the probability variation area switch 24A. Therefore, the lower major winning opening winning ball can be detected by the probability variation area switch 24A. Thereafter, the winning ball of the lower grand prize opening is guided to the common discharge path 74 after passing through the place where the delay unit 73 is installed. Since the flow-down speed is lowered by the delay unit 73, TL2 is longer than TL1 described above in terms of the average time from the game ball that has followed this route to the common route. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B at the time of the first opening described later (T1 in FIG. 24) does not pass through the probability variation area at the time of TL1, and is 2 The timing at which the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B at the time of the second opening (T5 in FIG. 24) passes through the probability variation area and reaches the common discharge path 74 in the time TL2 can be sufficiently shifted.

  It is determined in step S503 shown in FIG. 16 whether or not the probability variation area switch 24A is on. If it is determined that the probability variation area switch 24A is on, the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state by the process of step S508. At the end of the big hit gaming state, if it is determined in step S363 shown in FIG. 19 that the probability variation confirmation flag is on, settings for starting probability variation control are performed in step S364. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A during the execution of the round game in the big hit game state, it is possible to control the probability change state after the big hit game state.

  Note that the game ball that has entered the upper university prize opening formed by the upper special variable prize ball apparatus 7A in the normal open round (upper university prize opening prize ball) is detected by the upper university prize opening switch 23A, and then the probability variation area. 22 is discharged from the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A through a different guiding path from the guiding path shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution example of a round game in the big hit game state. In this embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is determined as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the maximum number of round games executed in the jackpot gaming state is “16” (up to the sixteenth round). ). In the first round (1R) to the thirteenth round (13R) and the fifteenth round (15R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “1” to “13” / “15”, FIG. 23 (A1) and ( As shown in B1), a round game in which the upper prize winning opening is opened is performed (normally open round). On the other hand, in the 14th round (14R) and the 16th round (16R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “14” / “16” as the specific number of times, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A2) and (B2), A round game is executed with the lower grand prize opening opened (probability opening round). The upper limit time (the upper limit opening time for the big winning opening) for the lower big winning opening in the probability variation round is determined according to the determination shown in FIGS. 14 (A) and 14 (B). ”Is much shorter (52 milliseconds) than when the big hit type is“ second big hit ”. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, it is very difficult or impossible to allow the game ball to enter the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is hardly established.

  The jackpot type is determined at a different rate according to the variation special chart as shown in FIG. 11B by the processing of step S242 shown in FIG. The special game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, the special game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. The second start winning opening becomes easy for the game ball to pass (enter) when the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state or an expanded open state, and a game is achieved when the game ball is in a closed state or a normal open state. The ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry). In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is “big hit”, and the game ball that has entered the lower big prize opening becomes the second big hit at a ratio of 50/100. The probability variation control condition is satisfied by passing through and when the state is controlled to the probability variation state, the open state or the enlarged open state is established. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed. However, in the first to thirteenth to thirteenth and fifteenth rounds, the upper limit time for opening the upper prize winning opening (the big winning opening opening upper limit time) is set to a sufficiently long time (29.5 seconds). As a result, the player is given an opportunity to obtain many prize balls (or corresponding scores), and the gaming interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the big hit type is set to the “first big hit” where the probability variation control condition is difficult to be established at a predetermined rate (50/100). On the other hand, when the special figure display result becomes “big hit” in the probability change state, the special figure display result becomes “big hit” in the normal state because it always becomes “second big hit” where the probability variation control condition is likely to be satisfied In addition, while suppressing the continuous rate, it is possible to increase the continuous rate when it is once controlled to be in a probable state and provide a clear gaming experience.

  FIG. 24 shows the results of the round games in which the lower prize opening is opened (14th round (14R) and 16th round (16R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “14” / “16” as the specific number). It is a figure which shows the example of execution of the opening / closing control (opening pattern B) of the big prize opening door 71, the ON / OFF control of the solenoid 82C for probability variation area | region cover, and the validity / invalidity control of a probability variation area | region. In the big hit game state, when the round game of the probability variation open round (14th and 16th rounds) is started, the lower big prize opening door is first controlled to be open for 52 milliseconds (T1). At this time, in response to the setting of TBL1 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned off (the probability variation region lid is the restriction position), and the probability variation region is in the invalid state. Be controlled. When the period T1 ends, the lower prize winning door is closed. Since the opening at T1 is very short, the percentage of game balls entering the lower big prize opening at this time is low. Then, in the next 52 milliseconds (T2) after T1, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned on in response to the setting of TBL2 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (the probability variation area lid is in the allowable position). ), The probability variation region is controlled to be in a valid state. Thus, since the probability variation area lid is controlled to the permissible position at T2, the game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening when the lower major prize opening door is opened at T1 may pass through the probability variation area at T2. .

  When the time period T2 is over, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned off in response to the setting of the TBL3 in FIG. At the restriction position), the probability variation region is controlled to be in an effective state. For this reason, even if the game ball that has passed the installation location of the probability variation area lid at T2 is delayed and passes the installation location of the probability variation area switch 24A, it can be detected reliably.

  When the period T3 is over, the next 1600 milliseconds (T4) is the time when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned off in response to the setting of the TBL4 of FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (the probability variation region lid is At the restriction position), the probability variation region is controlled to be in an invalid state. After T4, the lower prize opening door is opened for the second time in this round, and a game ball can enter. The first opening is performed at T1, and the probability variation area lid is controlled to the allowable position at T2, and then the second big prize opening door is opened for the second time in the next period T5, and the probability variation area lid is set to the allowable position. Prior to enabling the area, a game ball that has entered at T2 is set at T5 by providing a waiting period in which the probability change area lid is set to the restricted position for 1.6 seconds at T4 and the probability change area is kept in an invalid state. At the timing when the entered game ball is guided to the common discharge path 74, it has already passed through the common discharge path 74 and is discharged from the lower special winning ball device 7B. Therefore, it is possible to prevent physical obstacles such as ball clogging that occur when a game ball reaches the common discharge path 74 from two paths at the same time. Also, during the period T4, since 1000 milliseconds have elapsed since the probability variation area lid was controlled to the restricted position, the delayed ball has already passed, and it is considered that the game ball normally passes the probability variation area. Absent. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the player from being controlled to the probability variation state by detecting a game ball that should not pass through, and to increase security against fraud.

  When the period T4 ends, the lower prize winning opening is controlled to an open state with an upper limit of 27 seconds. Further, in the next 27356 milliseconds (T5), in response to the setting of TBL5 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned on (the probability variation region lid is in an allowable position). The probability variation areas are controlled to be valid states, respectively. After T4, the lower prize opening door is opened for the second time in this round, and a game ball can enter. When the big hit type is “second big hit”, when the lower big prize opening is opened at T5, the game ball enters the lower big prize opening and the probability that the probability variation control condition is satisfied is high. In addition, even when the lower major prize opening is controlled to be in the open state for the upper limit of 27 seconds, the lower major prize opening is closed in order to control the probability variation area lid to an allowable position and make the probability variation area effective for the subsequent 1908 milliseconds. A game ball won immediately before being controlled to the state can also be surely passed through the probability change region and controlled to the probability change state based on the passage.

  When the period T5 is over, the next 82 milliseconds (T6) is the time when the probability changing area lid solenoid 82C is turned off in response to the setting of the TBL6 in FIG. At the restriction position), the probability variation region is controlled to be in an effective state. The game ball that has passed the probability variation area lid installation location just before the end of the period T5 can also be reliably controlled to the probability variation state based on the passage.

  When the time period T6 ends, the next 500 milliseconds (T7) is turned off in response to the setting of TBL7 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (the probability variation region lid is turned off). At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the period T7, since 1000 milliseconds have elapsed after the probability variation area lid is controlled to the restriction position, the delayed ball has already passed, and it is unlikely that the game ball normally passes through the probability variation area. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the player from being controlled to the probability variation state by detecting a game ball that should not pass through, and to increase security against fraud.

  When the period T7 is over, the next 240 milliseconds (T8) is the time when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned on in response to the setting of the TBL8 of FIG. At the restriction position), the probability variation region is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the second big hit game state, even if a predetermined time elapses after the operation time (31612 milliseconds) of the big winning prize opening door has elapsed from the start of the round game, the lower big winning prize opening switch invalid flag is not turned on. When the number of game balls detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B when valid does not match the sum of the number of game balls detected by the probability change area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B, It is conceivable that the movement (downflow) of the game ball is hindered by physical factors such as the game ball being caught in the probability variation area lid. By controlling the probability variation area lid using TBL8 in the period T8, an abnormal operation for opening and closing the probability variation area lid 72 can be executed to eliminate the clogging of the balls.

  When the period T8 is over, the next 82 milliseconds (T9) is the time when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned off in response to the setting of the TBL9 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used. At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the period T9, since 1740 milliseconds have passed since the lower major winning opening was opened, it is unlikely that the game ball normally passes through the probability variation area. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the player from being controlled to the probability variation state by detecting a game ball that should not pass through, and to increase security against fraud.

  When the period T9 ends, based on the fact that the upper limit time of the input / output matching wait state has elapsed, it is determined Yes in step S544 in FIG. 17, and the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag and the input / output error flag are on. Is set to the I / O error state. Then, until the input / output error state is cleared, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned off (the probability variation region lid is in the restricted position) in response to the setting of the TBL 10 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used. The probability variation area is in an invalid state, and the controlled state is maintained. In this state, the detection of the lower large prize opening switch 23B is controlled to be in an invalid state (even if the switch is turned on, the winning number counter during the game is not updated), while the probability change area switch 24A and the discharge switch 24B At least one of them becomes a valid state (when the switch is turned on, the winning prize counter during the game is updated). Therefore, until the number of game balls detected by the lower prize winning switch 23B matches the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B. By manually inserting a game ball into the lower grand prize opening, it is possible to cancel the input / output error state and return to the normal game. That is, recovery from the input / output error state is easy.

  The period from the start of the period T1 to the middle of T4 is the operating time (1960 milliseconds) of the lower big prize opening door when the big hit type is “first big hit”. Controlled. At the first big hit, the lower big prize opening is opened only during the period T1 (52 ms), and the timing of opening is different from the period during which the probability variation area lid 72 is in the allowable position (period T2). However, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied through the probability variation region is extremely low. On the other hand, from the start of the period T1 to the end of T5 is the operation time (31612 milliseconds) of the big winning prize opening door when the big hit type is “second big hit”, and when this period ends, the input / output coincides with the second big hit Controlled to wait state. In the second big hit, not only the period T1 (52 ms) but also the lower big prize opening is open for a maximum of 27 seconds in the period T5, so that the game balls enter (wins) the lower big prize opening at a high rate. Further, in all the periods in which the lower prize winning opening is in the open state in the period T5, the probability variation area lid 72 is held at the permissible position for about 2 seconds (the latter half of the period T5) even after the closed state. Therefore, in the second big hit game state, the game balls that have entered (winned) the lower big prize opening include the game balls (so-called delayed balls) that win the prize just before the lower big prize opening is closed and reach the branch point after closing. It passes through the probability variation area. In addition, since the probability variation area remains valid for 1 second (period T6) after the probability variation region lid 72 is changed to the regulation position, a game ball that passes immediately before the probability variation region is closed and passes through the probability variation region after the closure (so-called delay). Spheres) are also detected, and the state is controlled to be surely changed based on the detection. In this way, a distinctive game can be realized by changing the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied between the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state.

  Here, in order to perform opening and closing of the lower big prize opening door using the common opening pattern (opening pattern B) for the first big hit and the second big hit, the lower big prize opening is made in a plurality of types of big hit gaming states. Even if the upper-limit time for releasing is different, the required storage capacity can be reduced. Further, the control of the probability variation area solenoid and the control of validity / invalidity of the probability variation area are executed by using the common probability variation solenoid pattern table (TBL1 to TBL10) in the first big hit and the second big hit. Therefore, even if control of the probability variation area lid and control of validity / invalidity of the variation area are executed in a plurality of types of big hit gaming states, the required storage capacity can be reduced.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by an effect control microcomputer (specifically, an effect control CPU 120) as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 ms) is performed (step S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from each process corresponding to the control state when the special symbol variation display and the big hit game are performed, and the image is displayed. The display control of the device 5 is executed.

  Next, a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number is executed (step S706). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating a specific example of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 11 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 checks the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  In the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a reception command is stored in the command reception buffer (step S6001). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the received command is stored in the command receiving buffer, the effect control CPU 120 reads the received command from the command receiving buffer (step S6002). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by 2 (step S6003). The reason for +2 is that in this embodiment, the effect control command is composed of 2 bytes, and the effect control CPU 120 reads 2 bytes (1 command) at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a probability change confirmation designation command (step S6004), the effect control CPU 120 is in the process of confirming the probability change confirmation indicating that the probability change confirmation notification that the state of the probability change has already been established is being executed. It is confirmed whether or not the flag is set (step S6005). If the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set (N in step S6005), the effect control CPU 120 starts control to superimpose and display the probability change confirmation display for performing the probability change confirmation notification in the image display device 5 (step S6005). S6006). For example, the image display device 5 performs control to superimpose and display a display such as “Confirmation of certainty!”. Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets a probability change confirmation notification flag (step S6007).

  In the present embodiment, as the probability change confirmation notification, a case is shown in which the probability change confirmation display such as “certain change confirmation!” Is performed on the image display device 5, but this is not the only mode. For example, as long as it is possible to recognize that the transition to the probability change state is confirmed, an effect using a character or the like may be executed in the image display device 5, or a predetermined effect sound is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. May be notified of the probability change confirmation. Further, for example, the probability change confirmation may be notified by controlling the game effect lamp 9 with a predetermined lighting / flashing pattern.

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S6008), the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (step S6009). If the probability change confirmation notification flag is set (that is, if the probability change confirmation notification is being executed), the effect control CPU 120 erases the probability change confirmation display displayed on the image display device 5 (step S6010). Then, the probability change confirmation notification is terminated. Then, the effect control CPU 120 resets the probability change confirmation notification flag (step S6011).

  Although illustration is omitted in FIG. 26, the effect control CPU 120, when receiving the jackpot end designation command, in the image display device 5, notifies that the jackpot game has ended in the image display device 5. Control to execute (ending effect) is also performed.

  If the received effect control command is another command, effect control CPU 120 sets a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (step S6012). Then, control goes to a step S6001.

  By executing the processes of steps S6004 to S6011, in this embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification is executed based on the receipt of the probability change confirmation command. In this case, the process of starting the probability change notification is executed on the condition that the flag for determining the probability change notification is not set by performing the determination process in step S6005 (provided that the probability change notification is not already being executed). Therefore, when the game ball first passes through the probability change area and receives the probability change confirmation designation command during the big hit game, execution of the probability change confirmation notification is started, and the game ball passes through the probability change area after the second. Thus, even if the probability change confirmation designation command is received, the process of starting the probability change confirmation notification is not performed repeatedly. Then, the probability change confirmation notification is continued until the jackpot end designation command is received. Therefore, in the present embodiment, control is performed so that the probability change confirmation notification is executed once based on the receipt of the probability change confirmation designation command.

  In this embodiment, as already described, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up, the probability variation confirmation designation command is received once during the jackpot game and the probability variation confirmation notification is started. Even after this, if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the probability change confirmation notification flag is not saved. Therefore, after the power is restored after the power interruption, when the game ball again passes through the probability variation area and receives the probability variation confirmation designation command, it is determined as N in step S6005, and the probability variation confirmation notification is started again. .

  In the present embodiment, if the game ball first passes through the probability change area and a probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted during the big hit game, the effect control CPU 120 causes the noise or command data to be garbled. If the probability change confirmation designation command cannot be received normally, the effect control CPU 120 has not recognized the probability change confirmation designation command, so the process of starting the probability change confirmation notification in step S6006 is not performed, and step S6007 is performed. Since the above process is not executed, the probability change confirmation notification flag is not set. Therefore, in this case, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area after the second and the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted, the effect control CPU 120 determines N in step S6005, so step S6006 Is executed to start probability change confirmation notification, and step S6007 is executed to set a probability change confirmation notification flag.

  Next, the transmission timing of the probability variation confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability variation confirmation notification when the game ball passes through the probability variation area will be described. FIGS. 27 to 29 are explanatory diagrams for explaining the transmission timing of the probability change confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability change confirmation notification.

  First, the transmission timing of the probability change confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability change confirmation notification when normal operation is performed will be described using FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, in the present embodiment, in the probability variation open round (14th and 16th rounds), the lower major prize opening is opened, and the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the lower major prize opening. Each time a certain change confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer (see step S508A). Further, as shown in FIG. 27, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes the probability change confirmation display on the image display device 5 when the game ball first passes through the probability change area and receives the probability change confirmation designation command during the big hit game. Display is started and execution of probability change confirmation notification is started (see steps S6004 to S6007). Then, as shown in FIG. 27, the probability change confirmation notification is continued until the jackpot end designation command is received. Therefore, in the present embodiment, control is performed so that the probability change confirmation notification is executed once based on the receipt of the probability change confirmation designation command.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation confirmation notification is continued until the timing of receiving the jackpot end designation command, but the duration of the probability variation confirmation notification is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. . For example, after receiving the jackpot end designation command, the probability change confirmation notification may be continued until the jackpot end notification effect (ending effect) is ended. Further, for example, after the probability change confirmation designation command is received first and the probability change confirmation notification is started, the probability change confirmation notification may be terminated based on the elapse of a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). Further, the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed only during the round in which the probability variation confirmation notification is started. For example, when the probability change confirmation notification is started in the fourteenth round, the probability change confirmation notification may be continued until the fourteenth round is finished, and the probability change confirmation notification may be finished when the fourteenth round is finished. Further, for example, when the probability change confirmation notification is started in the sixteenth round, the probability change confirmation notification may be continued until the sixteenth round is ended, and the probability change determination notification may be ended when the sixteenth round is ended.

  Next, the transmission timing of the probability change confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability change confirmation notification when power interruption occurs during the big hit game will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 28, in the present embodiment, in the probability variation open round (14th and 16th rounds), the lower major prize opening is opened, and the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the lower major prize opening. Each time a certain change confirmation designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer (see step S508A). As shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 superimposes the probability change confirmation display in the image display device 5 when the game ball first passes through the probability change region and receives the probability change confirmation designation command during the big hit game. Display is started and execution of probability change confirmation notification is started (see steps S6004 to S6007).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 28, it is assumed that, after the probability change confirmation notification is started, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped during the probability change release round (in this example, the fourteenth round). Then, as shown in FIG. 28, after that, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored, and the game resumes from the state where the lower prize opening is opened in the probability variation round (14th round in this example). It shall be assumed. In this case, as shown in FIG. 28, after the power is restored after power interruption, the probability change confirmation notification command is transmitted again when the game ball passes through the probability change area in the lower prize winning opening again. Then, as before the power interruption, a probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer each time the game ball passes through the probability change region (see step S508A). On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is not backed up, even after the probability change confirmation designation command is received once during the jackpot game and the probability change confirmation notification is started. If the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the probability change confirmation notification flag is not saved. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 28, after the power is restored after the power interruption, when the game ball again passes the probability variation area and receives the probability variation confirmation designation command, the step is performed at the timing when the probability variation confirmation designation command is received. In S6005, it is determined as N, and the probability change confirmation notification is started again (see Steps S6004 to S6007). As shown in FIG. 28, the probability change confirmation notification is continued until the jackpot end designation command is received.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 29, a description will be given of the transmission timing of the probability variation confirmation designation command and the execution timing of the probability variation confirmation notification when the effect control CPU 120 misses the probability variation confirmation designation command. As shown in FIG. 29, in the present embodiment, in the probability variation open round (14th and 16th rounds), the lower major prize opening is opened, and the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the lower major prize opening. Every time, a certain change confirmation designation command is transmitted to the microcomputer for effect control (see step S508A).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 29, when the game ball first passes through the probability variation area and a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted during the big hit game, the CPU 120 for effect control is due to noise or garbled command data. Suppose that the certain change confirmation designation command cannot be received normally. In this case, since the effect control CPU 120 cannot recognize the probability change confirmation designation command, the process of starting the probability change confirmation notification in step S6006 is not performed, and the process of step S6007 is also not performed. Is not set. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 29, although the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 100, the probability variation confirmation notification is not started at the timing of transmission of the first certain probability confirmation designation command.

  In this case, as shown in FIG. 29, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area after the second and the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted, the effect control CPU 120 normally executes the probability variation confirmation designation command. If it is received, it is determined as N in step S6005, so that step S6006 is executed to start the probability change confirmation notification, and step S6007 is executed to set the probability change confirmation notification flag. Then, as shown in FIG. 29, the image display device 5 starts the superimposed display of the probability change confirmation display and starts the execution of the probability change confirmation notification (see steps S6004 to S6007).

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the game control means (in this example, the game control microcomputer 100) enters the variable winning device (in this example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B). The special condition (in this example, the probability variation control condition) is based on the fact that the game medium (in this example, the game ball) has passed through a specific area (in this example, the probability variation area) provided in the variable winning device. Is established. In addition, based on the fact that the game medium that has entered the variable prize device has passed the specific area, a specific area passing signal (in this example, a certain change confirmation designation command) that can specify that the game medium has passed the specific area is output. To do. Further, the effect control means (in this example, the effect control microcomputer) executes predetermined notification (in this example, probability change confirmation notification) once based on the output of the specific area passing signal. When the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped after outputting the specific area passing signal, the gaming medium that has entered the variable prize device again after passing the power supply to the gaming machine has passed the specific area. Based on this, the specific area passing signal is output again (see FIG. 28). Therefore, while being able to notify that it is controlled to the special gaming state (in this example, the probability variation state), since the predetermined notification is executed only once, it is possible to prevent giving annoyance on the contrary. it can. Therefore, in the gaming machine that controls the special gaming state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area provided in the variable winning device, it is informed that it is controlled to the special gaming state without giving annoyance. Can improve the interest of the game. In addition, it is possible to notify the effect control means that the game medium has passed the specific area even after the restoration of power interruption.

  In the present embodiment, two special variable winning ball devices (upper special variable winning device 7A, lower special variable winning device 7B) are provided, and one of them (lower special variable winning device 7B) is provided as a variable winning device. Although only the case where the probability variation area is provided is shown, the variable winning device is not limited to the mode shown in this embodiment. For example, a variable winning device having a probability variation area is provided, and the control mode of the probability variation area lid 72 is made different between the “first big hit” and the “second big hit”, thereby the “first big hit” and the “first big hit”. The probability of passing the game ball in the probability variation area may be different from that of “two big hits”, and the probability of establishment of the probability variation control condition may be varied. Further, for example, three or more special variable winning ball devices are provided, and as the variable winning device, one or a plurality of special variable winning ball devices are provided with a probability variation area, and “first big hit” and “second” Depending on the “hit”, it may be different in what pattern the three or more special variable winning ball devices are opened.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation area is provided only in the lower special variable winning device 7B of the two special variable winning ball devices is shown, but the upper special variable winning device 7A and the lower special variable winning device are shown. You may comprise so that a probability change area | region may be provided in both of the apparatuses 7B. Then, the ease of passage of the game ball in the probability variation area is different by changing the shape of the probability variation area or the control mode of the probability variation area lid 72 between the upper special variable prize winning device 7A and the lower special variable prize winning device 7B. You may make it let.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variable winning device (in particular, the variable winning device described in claim 1) is not limited to the case where the gaming machine has one variable winning device, and a plurality of variable winning devices. (For example, the case where the upper special variable winning device 7A and the lower special variable winning device 7B are provided as in the present embodiment). As described above, when a plurality of variable winning devices are provided, it is only necessary that at least one of the plurality of variable winning devices is provided with a probability variation area.

  Also, according to the present embodiment, when the output specific area passage signal cannot be received, predetermined notification is executed based on the next output specific area passage signal (see FIG. 29). Therefore, even after the specific area passing signal is output once, it is possible to notify the effect control means that the game medium has passed the specific area. Further, even if the specific area passing signal is missed, a predetermined notification can be executed on the effect control means side thereafter.

  In the present embodiment, the case is shown in which the probability variation confirmation notification (predetermined notification) is executed at the timing when the probability variation confirmation designation command (specific area passing signal) is received, but it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the probability variation confirmation notification may be executed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving the probability variation confirmation designation command, or the probability variation confirmation notification may be performed in the next round after the probability variation confirmation designation command is received. . Further, for example, after receiving the probability change confirmation designation command, the probability change confirmation notification may be executed at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect).

  In addition, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped and the probability change confirmation designation command is received after the interruption of power interruption, the probability change confirmation notification is executed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed since the receipt of the probability change confirmation designation command. Or the probability change confirmation notification is executed in the next round after receiving the probability change confirmation designation command, or the probability change confirmation notification is executed at the end of the big hit game (during the ending effect) after receiving the probability variation confirmation designation command. Or you may.

  In addition, during normal times, the probability change confirmation notification is executed at the timing when the probability change confirmation designation command is received in the same manner as in the present embodiment, while the probability change confirmation designation is performed only when the probability change confirmation designation command is received after power failure recovery. After a certain time has elapsed since the command was received, the probability change confirmation notification is executed, the probability change confirmation notification is executed in the next round after the probability change confirmation designation command is received, or the probability variation confirmation designation command is received. The probability change confirmation notification may be executed at the end of the big hit game (during ending production).

  Moreover, according to this Embodiment, a specific area passage signal is output, whenever the game medium which entered the variable prize-winning device passes a specific area. Therefore, since the specific area passing signal is output uniformly when the game medium passes through the specific area, the specific area passing signal is again output after the power interruption recovery without performing a determination process such as whether or not the power interruption is recovered. It is possible to transmit, and it is possible to notify the effect control means that the game medium has passed the specific area even after the power interruption is recovered by simple processing.

  In the present embodiment, a case where a specific area passage signal (probability change confirmation designation command) is transmitted every time a game ball passes through the specific area (probability change area) is shown, but this is not the only mode. . For example, the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted only for the passage of the game ball to the first probability variation area in the probability variation release round, and the probability variation confirmation designation command even if the game ball passes through the probability variation area after the second time. May not be transmitted. Even in the case of such a configuration, the probability change confirmation notification designation command may be transmitted again only when the game ball first passes through the probability variation area after restoration of power interruption.

  Further, for example, in the probability variation open round, the probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted only for the passage of the game ball in the first probability variation region and the passage of the game ball in the last probability variation region. In this case, for example, as in the present embodiment, when the number of allowable winnings to the upper and lower winning prizes in the round is six, the game ball first passes through the probability variation area. The probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted only when the game ball passes through the sixth probability variation region. Even in such a configuration, even if a power failure occurs after sending a probability change confirmation designation command based on the passing of a game ball to the first probability change area in the probability change release round, the power failure is restored. Later, based on the passing of the game ball to the last (sixth) probability variation area, a probability variation confirmation designation command can be transmitted to notify the effect control means. Even if the first probability change confirmation command is missed in the probability change release round, the probability change confirmation notification can be executed by the last (sixth) probability change confirmation designation command. In addition, not only when the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted only for the passage of game balls in the first and last probability variation areas, for example, the probability modification is confirmed only for the passage of game balls in the second and last probability variation areas. Various combinations of transmission timings are conceivable, such as transmitting a specified command or transmitting a probability change confirmation designation command only for the passage of a game ball in the second and last probability variation area.

  In addition, for example, a probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted at predetermined intervals in the probability variation release round. For example, one probability change confirmation designation command may be transmitted every time the passing of a game ball to the probability change region is detected three times. Even in such a configuration, even if a power outage occurs after sending the probability change confirmation designation command, the passage of the game ball to the probability change area is further detected three times after the power failure is restored. Based on this, it is possible to send a certain change confirmation designation command to notify the effect control means. Even if the probability variation confirmation designation command is missed, the probability variation confirmation notification can be executed by the probability variation confirmation designation command transmitted based on the detection of the passage of the game ball to the probability variation region three times. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the special game state is the probability change state has been described as an example, but the special game state may be a game state other than the probability change state. For example, the special game state may be a short-time state, and it may be determined that the special game state is shifted to the short-time state based on the passing of a game ball through a specific area in the variable winning device. Also, for example, even if the probability change state is the same, the probability change state is configured to have a plurality of types of continuation times, and the number of continuations is high as a special game state based on the game ball passing through a specific area in the variable winning device. You may make it confirm that it transfers to a probability change state. Further, for example, even in the same short time state, it is configured so that there are a plurality of types of the continuous time state, and the number of continuous times is high as a special game state based on the game ball passing through a specific area in the variable winning device. It may be determined that the state is shifted to the short time state.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped after outputting the specific area passing signal, the game control means outputs the specific area passing signal after the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. Also when it is output, predetermined notification is executed. Therefore, even when the power interruption is recovered, it is possible to reliably notify that the game medium has passed the specific area.

  In the present embodiment, a case where predetermined notification (probability change confirmation notification) is executed even when a specific area passing signal (probability change confirmation designation command) is received after power failure recovery is shown (see FIG. 28). However, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area after the restoration of power interruption, only the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted, and the performance control means side may not execute the probability variation confirmation notification. In this case, for example, when the production control means side also backs up the power of the RAM 122 so that the probability change confirmation notification flag is backed up, and the probability change confirmation designation command is received after the power failure recovery, the step of FIG. 26 is performed. If it is determined to be Y in S6005, the probability change confirmation notification may not be executed.

  In addition, after starting the probability change confirmation notification based on the reception of the first probability change confirmation command, if the power change is restored and the probability change confirmation command is received again, the probability change confirmation notification is already performed before the power interruption. Therefore, if the probability change confirmation notification is executed again in exactly the same manner, there is a risk of giving a troublesome impression. For this reason, when the probability change confirmation designation command is received after the power failure recovery, the probability change confirmation notification in a modest mode than the probability change confirmation notification before power interruption may be executed. For example, when the probability change confirmation display such as “definite change confirmation!” Is displayed with characters smaller than before power interruption, or when the probability change confirmation notification is performed using the speakers 8L and 8R or the game effect lamp 9, the character change confirmation is made before power interruption. Alternatively, a predetermined production sound may be output at a low volume, or the game effect lamp 9 may be controlled with a modest lighting / flashing pattern.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, as the specific gaming state (in this example, the big hit gaming state), a plurality of rounds (in this example, the variable winning device is changed to the first state (in this example, the open state)). Control is made to a gaming state including a probability change open round (14th round, 16th round). And a specific area passage signal is outputted at least once for every round which changes a variable prize-winning device to the 1st state. For example, as shown in FIGS. 27 to 29, in each of the fourteenth round and the sixteenth round, which are probability variation open rounds, a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted each time a game ball passes through the probability variation region. Therefore, even if the specific area passing signal cannot be received in the first round in which the variable winning device is changed to the first state, the game medium has passed the specific area in the next round in which the variable winning device is changed to the first state. This can be notified to the effect control means. For example, even if the probability variation confirmation designation command cannot be received in the fourteenth round which is the probability variation release round, the probability variation confirmation notification is executed by at least the probability variation confirmation designation command transmitted in the sixteenth round which is the next probability variation release round. Can do. Further, for example, even if a power interruption occurs after the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted in the fourteenth round, the effect control means is notified by the probability modification confirmation designation command transmitted at least in the sixteenth round after the restoration of the power interruption. be able to.

  In this embodiment, there are two rounds of the 14th round and the 16th round as the probability variation open round, and the game ball passes through the probability variation area in any of the 14th round and the 16th round. The probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted every time it is performed, but at least one probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted in each probability variation release round. For example, the game ball in the probability variation region passes first in each probability variation release round. The probability change confirmation designation command may be transmitted only when it is performed. For example, if the probability change confirmation designation command is transmitted when the game ball passes through the probability variation area for the first time in the fourteenth round, the probability modification confirmation designation command is issued even if the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the second round and thereafter. When the game ball passes through the probability variation area for the first time in the 16th round, a probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted, and thereafter, the game ball passes through the probability variation area for the second and subsequent rounds in the 16th round. However, the certainty change confirmation designation command may not be transmitted. Furthermore, not only when the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted only when the game ball in the probability variation area passes for the first time in each probability variation release round, for example, at a predetermined number (for example, the third) in each probability variation release round. The probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted only when the game ball in the probability variation area passes, or the probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted only when the game ball in the probability variation area finally passes.

  As described above, when the probability variation confirmation designation command is transmitted only once in the probability variation release round, for example, the probability variation confirmation designation command has already been transmitted in the sixteenth round which is the last probability variation release round. If the power interruption is performed later, there is a possibility that the probability change confirmation command is not transmitted after the power interruption is restored and the effect control means cannot be notified. Therefore, the probability variation confirmation designation command may be transmitted each time the game ball passes through the probability variation area only in the last 16th round. According to such a configuration, even if a power interruption occurs in the 16th round, it is possible to transmit a certain change confirmation designation command after the power failure is restored and notify the effect control means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the probability variation open round in which the lower prize winning opening is opened is 2 rounds (the 14th round and the 16th round). You may comprise so that there may be the above probability open round. Conversely, for example, the probability variation round during the big hit game may be configured to be only one round.

  In this embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification is made in the same manner without particularly distinguishing between the case where the game ball passes through the probability variation area in the fourteenth round and the case where the game ball passes in the probability variation area in the sixteenth round. However, the mode of probability change confirmation notification may be changed. For example, when the probability change confirmation designation command is received in the 16th round and the probability change confirmation notification is started without receiving the probability change confirmation designation command in the fourteenth round, the probability change confirmation designation command transmitted in the fourteenth round is changed. Since there is a possibility that it has been missed, and since the period from the 16th round to the end of the big hit game is short, the mode is more conspicuous than when the probability change confirmation notification is started in the 14th round. Probability change notification may be executed. For example, the probability change confirmation display is displayed with a larger display than when notification is started in the 14th round, a predetermined effect sound is output at a large volume, or the game effect lamp 9 is displayed with a conspicuous lighting / flashing pattern. By controlling, it may be made easier for the player to notice that the probability change is confirmed.

  In addition, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has the number of game balls detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B and the number of game balls detected by the probability change area switch 24A in the probability change open round. And the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B coincide with each other and the winning prize counter during the game is 0, execution of the control after the round being executed (during execution) If the next round is the last round of the jackpot gaming state, the end of the jackpot gaming state is set, and if it is not the last round, the next transition allowance flag is set to the on state. In the round in which the first variable winning device is changed to the first state, if the next transition permission flag is not set to the on state and the period T8 in FIG. To drive the Ikifuta to perform the abnormal operation. If the prize counter during the game is not 0, the movement (downflow) of the game ball won in the lower special variable prize ball device 7B is hindered by a physical factor such as being caught by the probability change area lid 72 and clogging. Can be considered. According to such a configuration, physical obstruction factors such as ball clogging can be eliminated by the operation at the time of abnormality, so that the degree of occurrence of a problem in the progress of the game can be reduced.

  In addition, when the CPU 103 determines that the next transition allowance flag is off (step S542; No) in the post-hit release processing of FIG. 17, the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is set to ON in step S549, so that FIG. In the lower big prize opening detection process, the prize counter during the game is not changed according to the lower big prize opening switch, but is changed according to the probability change area switch and the discharge switch. According to such a configuration, when the next transition allowance flag is not set to the on state and an input / output matching error state is set, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is made to win a game ball manually, thereby simplifying I / O match error status can be resolved.

  Further, in the probability variation round, when a predetermined period (for example, the time until the start period of T7 in FIG. 24) elapses without the next transition allowance flag being set to ON after the end of the winning prize opening operation time. Does not set the probability variation confirmation flag based on the detection even when the probability variation region switch 24A detects the game ball. According to such a configuration, fraud can be prevented.

  Also, in the probability variation round, when the I / O match wait timer is up without setting the next transition allowance flag to be on, an error display start process in step S550 of FIG. 17, an error signal output process in step S551, To notify the abnormality. According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the outside that a problem has occurred in the progress of the game.

  Further, in the probability variation open round, when the probability variation region lid 72 is changed to the allowable position, as shown in FIG. 24, after the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed to the closed state, 1908 ms (period During the second half of T5), the probability variation region lid 72 is held at the allowable position. According to such a configuration, the game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B do not close the probability variation area lid 72 until the game balls that have passed the installation location of the probability variation area lid 72 are not closed (do not change to the regulation position). The game ball can be prevented from being pinched. Furthermore, even when a game medium or the like won immediately before entering the closed state reaches the probability changing area after the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed to the closed state, the game ball can suitably pass through the probability changing area.

  Also, in the probability variation open round, the number of game balls detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B, the number of game balls detected by the probability variation region switch 24A, and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B, , And the prize counter during game play becomes 0, step S508 is skipped in the lower big prize opening winning detection process of FIG. 16, and the probability change is confirmed even if the probability change area switch is on. Do not set the flag. According to such a configuration, fraud can be prevented.

  In addition, the game balls that have been won in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B but are discharged without passing through the probability variation area and the game balls that have passed through the probability variation area are both lower special variable prize balls through the common discharge path 74. It is discharged from the device 7B. In the second big hit game state, after changing the lower special variable winning ball device 7B to the open state in the period T1 of FIG. 24, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is changed to the closed state for a predetermined waiting period (period T4). The state and the state in which the probability variation area lid 72 is controlled to the restriction position are maintained, and after the elapse of the period T4, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is changed to the open state and the probability variation area lid 72 is changed to the allowable position. According to such a configuration, by providing the standby period, it is possible to shift the time for the game ball that has passed through the probability variation area and the game ball that has been discharged without passing through the common discharge path 74. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the extent to which the flow of the game ball is hindered by the ball clogging or the like in the discharge path and causes a problem in the progress of the game.

  Further, the tables TBL1 to TBL10 are stored in the ROM 101, and the first big hit gaming state in which the lower big prize opening is opened for a short period (52 ms) as the big hit gaming state, which is about 27 seconds, which is longer than the first big hit gaming state. The second big hit game state to be opened is executed, and the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is controlled using the tables TBL1 to TBL10 common to the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state. According to such a configuration, even if the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are executed, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of necessary drive data.

  Further, after the use table list for designating invalidity of the probability variation area in TBL3 and TBL7 to TBL10 as shown in FIG. 21 is determined as the usage list, the probability variation area validity flag is updated according to the current timer value in step S607. Therefore, even when the lower large prize opening switch 23B detects a game ball as the standby period elapses, the probability variation establishment condition is not established based on the detection. Specifically, in the periods T4 and T6 to T10 in FIG. 24, even if the probability variation area switch 24A is turned on in the lower prize winning detection process in FIG. 16, step S508 is skipped and certain variation is confirmed depending on the detection. Do not set the flag on. According to such a configuration, fraud can be prevented.

  In addition, a delay unit 73 is further provided in the path until the game ball that has passed through the probability variation area reaches the common discharge path 74. According to such a configuration, one of the game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B at different timings such as the period T1 and the period T5 in FIG. When reaching the common discharge path 74, the arrival timing can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the rate at which ball clogging occurs in the vicinity of the common discharge path 74.

  Further, when the probability variation region lid 72 is in the restricted position by using a table such as TBL4, TBL7, TBL9, and TBL10 in the probability variation solenoid pattern table of FIG. 21, the probability variation region switch 24A is turned on. However, step S508 is skipped, and the probability variation confirmation flag is not set to the ON state depending on the detection. It is considered that the detection of the game ball that is generated even though the probability variation area lid 72 is in the restricted position is due to fraud. According to such a configuration, when the probability variation area lid 72 is in the restriction position, if the detection of the passing of the game ball to the probability variation area is detected, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied depending on the detection (certain variation confirmation). Since the flag is not set to the on state), security can be improved against fraud.

  In addition, when the probability variation area valid flag is updated in step S607 of the probability variation area solenoid control processing of FIG. 20 to switch the validity / invalidity of detection by the probability variation area switch 24A, the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state are changed. Common control data (probability variation solenoid pattern tables TBL1 to 10 stored in the ROM 101) are used. According to such a configuration, even if the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state are executed, the storage capacity of necessary control data can be reduced.

  In the probability variation region solenoid control process of FIG. 20, the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid and the update of the probability variation region valid flag are both executed using the tables TBL0 to TBL10. According to such a configuration, since the control for switching between valid / invalid of detection valid / invalid by the probability variation area switch 24A and the control of the position of the probability variation area lid 72 are executed using the common data, an illegal act It is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of necessary data while improving security against the problem.

  Further, all of the tables TBL0 to TBL10 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 101. It is possible to suppress the capacity of the storage means of the RAM necessary for switching between valid / invalid detection valid / invalid by the probability variation area switch 24A and control of the position of the probability variation area lid 72.

  In addition, table use times are stored in tables TBL0 to TBL10 that are common data used for output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid and update of the probability variation region validity flag. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the amount of data necessary for suitably maintaining and updating the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid and the value of the probability variation region valid flag.

  Further, the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability change area lid and the update control of the probability change area valid flag are started / stopped according to the value of the probability change area solenoid control code which is a common control code. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the amount of data necessary for suitably starting and stopping the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid and the value of the probability variation region valid flag.

  Further, the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability change area lid, the update control of the probability change area valid flag, and the same TBL 1 to 10 are used regardless of whether the first big hit or the second big hit. According to such a configuration, even if the first big hit game state and the first big hit game state are executed, the necessary data amount can be reduced.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an operation for opening and closing the probability variation area lid is executed as an abnormal operation that is performed in an input / output error state and eliminates a physical failure such as a clogged ball. However, the operation at the time of abnormality is not limited to this, for example, a pinched game ball that vibrates the probability variation region lid, changes the position of the probability variation region lid from the restricted position to the permitted position, or changes from the permitted position to the restricted position only once. It may be any operation that eliminates a physical obstacle, such as supplying power to the solenoid to apply a force to it. In addition to driving the probability variation area lid as an abnormal operation, other means for releasing physical obstacles such as ball clogging, such as driving a vibration motor installed in the guide path of the lower special variable winning ball device, for example It may be driven.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation region lid is controlled to the restricted position at the time of an input / output error (T10 in FIG. 24). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the solenoid output data of the TBL 10 may be set to ON to control the probability variation area lid to an allowable position when an input / output error occurs. However, even in this case, the probability variation area valid / invalid designation value is “invalid” at T10. When an I / O error occurs, even if the lower major prize opening switch 23B is disabled and the lower major prize opening switch 23B is turned on, the prize counter in the bonus game is not added, while the probability changing area switch 24A is valid and turned on. The winning counter during the game is subtracted based on the fact that it has become (however, the probability variation confirmation flag is not set to the on state). At this time, the discharge switch 24B may be invalid. Even in such a configuration, when the next transition allowance flag is not set to the on state and an input / output matching error occurs, the input / output can be easily performed by manually causing the lower special variable winning ball device 7B to win a game ball. Match error conditions can be resolved.

  Further, as the specific area through which only the game ball won in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can pass, the probability changing area controlled to the probability changing state when the game ball passes is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific area may be another area controlled to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the passing of the game ball. At this time, the special game state is not limited to the probability change state, and a game state in which the number of times that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state (or the expanded open state) (the number of electric chew support) is greater than the normal state, or a big hit game It may be another gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state, such as a gaming state in which the number of round games executed when transitioning to a state is greater than the normal state.

  In addition to the functions described in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a hall management computer or the like when a ball enters the lower special variable winning ball device 7B in the probability variation open round of the first big hit gaming state, for example. A notification signal may be output to the external device. For this purpose, for example, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is “first big hit” between steps S501 and S502 of the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. May execute a process of outputting a notification signal. Since the time during which the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the open state in the probability variation open round in the first big hit game state is extremely short, the rate at which the game ball naturally enters is low. According to such a configuration, a situation suspected of fraud can be transmitted to the outside.

  For example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type by the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 10 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 11B, and is set to an arbitrary determination ratio that can suppress the continuous rate in the normal state. Just do it.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening are not guided to the installation location of the probability changing area switch 24, while all the game balls that have entered the lower prize winning opening are installed in the probability changing area switch 24. It was described as being guided to a location. That is, it has been described that the probability variation control condition is not satisfied even if a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7A, while the probability variation control condition is always satisfied if the game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 7B.

  On the other hand, the proportion of the game ball guided to the installation location of the probability variation area switch 24 may be varied depending on whether the game ball has entered the upper major prize opening or the lower major prize opening. As an example, either the upper university winning opening winning ball that has entered the upper university winning opening or the lower university winning opening winning ball that has entered the lower university winning opening is guided to the installation location of the probability change area switch 24. In other cases, the guide path is configured so that it may be guided to the discharge path without being guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24. Here, the special variable winning ball apparatus is configured such that the ratio of passing through the probability variation area guided to the installation position of the probability variation area switch 24 (probability variation area passing ratio) is different between the upper large prize winning opening and the lower large winning prize opening. The internal structure of 7A and 7B may be formed. For example, the probability variation area passing ratio at the upper large winning opening is set to be extremely lower than the probability variation area passing ratio at the lower large winning opening. As a result, the game ball that has entered the upper university prize opening is less likely to pass through the probability variation area than the game ball that has entered the lower university prize opening. Therefore, the upper large winning opening winning ball that is the winning ball in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is less likely to satisfy the probability variation control condition than the lower large winning opening winning ball that is the winning ball in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In this way, it is only necessary to be able to vary the rate at which the probability variation control condition is established, depending on which of the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B wins the game ball.

  In this case, in the processing of steps S295 and S297 shown in FIG. 13, as shown in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, the special winning opening to be opened and the special winning opening open upper limit time may be determined. . On the other hand, in the process of step S295 shown in FIG. 13, when the big hit type is “first big hit” and the round count value is “14” or “16”, the big winning opening to be opened is determined as the upper big winning opening. May be. Corresponding to this determination, in the process of step S297 shown in FIG. 13, regardless of the big hit type or the round count value, the big winning opening operating upper limit time may be determined as a certain time (for example, 29.5 seconds). Even in this case, regardless of the big hit type, the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is set to 1 in the big hit release pre-processing (FIG. 13) executed when the round count value is “14” or “16”. The control of the solenoid for the probability variation region lid and the control of the validity variation of the probability variation region may be similarly started using TBL1 to TBL10. Even if these determinations are made, the winning ball of the upper winning a prize opening that has entered the upper winning hole may be guided to the installation location of the probability change area switch 24A. Even in this case, the probability variation control condition can be established with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 2 includes the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B, and the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are separated by the end face of the image display device 5, the nail arrangement PL, and the like. Explained. On the other hand, the game area 2 may not be divided, and the game ball launched into the game area 2 may be guided to either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. As an example, the second start formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is positioned below the first starting port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and at a position where the game ball that has passed through the first starting port is guided. You may arrange | position the winning opening and the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B which can change a 2nd start winning opening to an open state or an expansion open state, and a closed state or a normal open state. In this case, the game balls launched into the game area 2 are both in the first starting opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is comprised so that it can be induced | guided | derived.

  In such a configuration, for example, when the CPU 103 executes a special symbol normal process as shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the special symbol display device 4B is executed by the special symbol display device 4A. It may be executed in preference to a special game using one special figure. When the probability variation control is not being executed, the special figure display result is “in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening”. It is often a “hit”. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed. However, from the first round to the thirteenth and fifteenth rounds, the upper limit time for opening the upper prize winning opening (large winning prize opening upper limit time) is set to a sufficiently long time (29.5 seconds). As a result, the player is given an opportunity to obtain many prize balls (or corresponding scores), and the gaming interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the round game in which the upper prize winning opening is in an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter while being suppressed is executed, It is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, it is repeatedly executed until the round game in the jackpot game state reaches “16” which is a fixed upper limit number of times. In addition, by varying the maximum winning opening opening time when the number of executions of the round game reaches a specific number of “14” or “16”, the probability variation control condition is easily established according to the type of jackpot. It was described as different. On the other hand, the upper limit number of times of executing the round game may be varied according to the type of jackpot. In the big hit gaming state, there may be a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of round games is a specific number or more and a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of round games is less than a specific number.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 2 is provided with a special variable winning ball device 7A that forms an upper prize winning opening and a special variable winning ball device 7B that forms a lower big winning opening. In round games other than a specific number of times, It has been described that the upper prize winning opening changes to an open state while the lower prize winning opening changes to an open state in a specific number of round games. However, there are multiple winning awards such as the upper winning award and the lower winning award, and the probability change such as the execution mode of the round game (open winning auction opening, the maximum opening time for the winning a prize opening, etc.), the probability changing area passing rate and the probability changing decision rate. The correspondence relationship with the possibility of establishment of the control condition may be set differently from the above embodiment. In other words, depending on which of the multiple winning holes the game ball has entered, if the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state is different, The arrangement and the operation mode in the big hit gaming state can be arbitrarily changed and modified. In addition, in a configuration in which a special figure game using a plurality of types of special symbols such as the first special figure and the second special figure can be executed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in any special figure game using any special symbol. Depending on whether or not, it is only necessary to set the ratio of changing the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the probability changing area to the open state.

  In the above embodiment, a special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing. In this case, the probability variation area at a predetermined rate regardless of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game based on whether the game ball has passed through the first starting prize opening or the second starting prize opening. It may be determined whether or not to change the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes to the open state, and depending on which of the starting winning holes the special game is based on the passing of the game ball The ratio of changing the big winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the probability changing area to the open state may be set differently.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 120 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 120 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 120 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 appropriately changed. 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.

  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, for example. 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 removable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  Further, the configuration for transmitting the probability change confirmation designation command and the configuration for executing the probability change confirmation notification shown in the above embodiment are not limited to pachinko gaming machines and can be applied to various types of gaming machines. For example, you may make it apply the structure which performs the pending | holding notice effect shown in said each embodiment to an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine. In the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, a predetermined number (for example, 50) of game balls used in the pachinko machine are enclosed in an enclosed area (for example, in a pachinko machine), and the game area provided in the pachinko machine In order to fire game balls through the game area, collect the game balls via the collection unit (for example, each winning opening, out port, foul ball return opening), and fire the collected game balls again into the game area In the enclosed area. In addition, in such a sealed circulation pachinko machine, when there is a prize at each prize opening, points corresponding to the number of prize balls are added to the card inserted in the card unit instead of the prize balls. Processing is performed. In such an enclosed circulation type pachinko machine, the configuration of the above embodiment is applied, and the probability change is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area provided in the variable winning device of the enclosed circulation type pachinko machine. You may comprise so that a fixed designation | designated command may be transmitted or a certain change confirmation alert | report may be performed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game area 2A ... Left game area 2B ... Right game area 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball Device 7A ... Upper special variable winning ball device 7B ... Lower 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 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start opening switch 23A ... Upper large prize opening switch 23B ... Lower large prize opening switch 24A ... Probability changing area switch 24B ... Discharge switch 71 ... Lower large winning prize opening door 72 ... Probability changing area lid 72 ... Delay part 74 ... Common discharge path 81 ... Solenoid (for ordinary electric accessories)
82A ... Solenoid (for upper prize winning door)
82B ... Solenoid (for Shimodai prize entrance door)
82C ... Solenoid (for probability variation area lid)
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)

It is possible to play a predetermined game using a game medium, and control to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and normally after the specific gaming state ends when a special condition is satisfied A gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the gaming state,
A variable winning device that changes between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media cannot enter;
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Effect control means for effect control based on a control signal from the game control means,
The game control means includes
Specific game state control means for performing control to change the variable winning device to the first state as the specific game state;
Condition establishment control means for establishing the special condition based on the fact that the game medium that has entered the variable prize device has passed a specific area provided in the variable prize device;
A signal output means for outputting a specific area passage signal capable of specifying that the game medium has passed through the specific area based on the fact that the game medium that has entered the variable winning device has passed through the specific area;
The production control means includes notification means for executing a predetermined notification once based on the output of the specific area passing signal by the signal output means,
The notification means performs the predetermined notification based on the next specific area passing signal output by the signal output means when the specific area passing signal output by the signal output means cannot be received. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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