JP2015131186A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine can execute plural types of specific performances in an advantageous state. When the game machine executes control by means of an advantageous open/close pattern in which a game medium is easier to be put into winning, it executes control by means of either one of a normal advantageous open/close pattern which executes control of changing to an opening state for a long time from the start of the control of the open/close pattern, or a special advantageous open/close pattern which executes control of changing to an opening state for a long time after control identified or approximated to control by means of a disadvantageous open/close pattern which is harder in winning than the advantageous open/close pattern from the start of the control of the open/close pattern, is executed for a predetermined period.

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one in which a winning opening that can be controlled in an open state in which a game medium can be won and a closed state in which a game medium is difficult to win is provided on a game board (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-325794 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the gaming interest will be lowered.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A game machine in which a game is performed by firing a game medium and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Variable winning means for changing the game medium from an open state in which it is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to win a prize;
Control means for performing control to change the variable winning means between the open state and the closed state by any one of a plurality of types of open / close patterns;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means;
Informing means for informing the provision of the privilege when a game medium wins the variable winning means;
Production execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific productions in the advantageous state;
With
The plurality of types of opening / closing patterns include an advantageous opening / closing pattern that is easy for a game medium to win, and a disadvantageous opening / closing pattern that is more difficult to win than the advantageous opening / closing pattern,
The control means includes
When executing the control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern, the normal advantageous opening / closing pattern for executing the control for changing the opening state for a long time from the start of the control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern, and the disadvantage by the start of the control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern. The control by the opening / closing pattern of any one of the special advantageous opening / closing patterns for executing the control for changing to the open state for a long time after executing the same or approximate control as the control by the opening / closing pattern for a predetermined time can be executed.
It is characterized by that.
Also, a gaming machine in which a game is played by firing a gaming medium,
Variable winning means (for example, a probability change attacker 20B) that changes between an open state in which game media are easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to win
Control means for controlling the variable winning means to change between the open state and the closed state by any one of a plurality of types of open / close patterns (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S936 and S944);
A privilege granting unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S349) that grants a privilege to the player based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning unit;
Notification means for notifying the provision of the privilege when a game medium wins the variable winning means,
The plurality of types of opening / closing patterns include an advantageous opening / closing pattern that is easy for a game medium to win, and a disadvantageous opening / closing pattern that is more difficult to win than the advantageous opening / closing pattern (e.g., shown in any of the big winning opening opening pattern tables 1 to 6). Open pattern)
The control means includes
In controlling the variable winning means by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern, the control for changing to the closed state after changing to the open state is repeated a plurality of times, and a predetermined number of game media have been won or a predetermined time When any of the conditions for elapse of time is satisfied, the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern is terminated (for example, the process of step S341 or S342 is executed)
Control to change to a specific mode when the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern is terminated when the predetermined time has passed without winning the predetermined number of game media (for example, in the special winning opening opening patterns 3 to 5 Performing the opening control based on the opening time 7) to finish the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern,
It is characterized by that.
Further, when the game medium wins the variable winning means, the notifying means notifies different modes depending on the type of the opening / closing pattern.
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The drive control means is configured to return the opening / closing member to the closed position before the opening / closing member is moved from the closed position to the open position (for example, after the opening operation from the closed position to the open position is started) (E.g., starting a closing operation to a closed position before becoming a position)
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  According to such a configuration, since the opening / closing member returns to the closed position before the open position, the variable winning means returns to the closed state before the open position, so-called ball biting has occurred. Even in such a case, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a new winning other than the ball to be bitten.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The drive control means changes to the specific mode in a period shorter than an interval at which game media are fired into the game area (for example, a period shorter than the shortest firing interval is set as an operation period for preventing a ball biting state) ),
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  According to such a configuration, as a specific aspect, since the opening / closing member opens and closes in a period shorter than the period during which the game medium is launched, even when so-called ball biting occurs, It is possible to prevent new winnings from occurring.

(4) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
The drive control means changes to the specific mode in a period shorter than the open period included in any open / close pattern of the plurality of open / close patterns (for example, open times included in the big prize open pattern tables 3 to 5). Among them, open time 7 is set shorter than other open times)
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  According to such a configuration, as a specific aspect, since the opening / closing member opens and closes in a period shorter than the opening period included in any opening pattern, even when a so-called ball biting occurs, the target ball for the ball biting It is possible to suppress the occurrence of new winnings other than.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
Further comprising a validity period determination means (for example, a validity determination timer) for determining a predetermined period after the release state ends as a validity period for receiving a winning of a game medium to the variable winning means,
The effective period determining means determines a specific period after changing to the specific mode as the effective period (for example, a predetermined period after the start of the operation to prevent the ball biting state and the end of the open state, Set as a valid judgment timer value)
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to appropriately determine a delayed winning ball such that a game ball in which the so-called ball biting has been eliminated due to the specific mode being won is awarded within the valid period.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
Excludes the control to change to the specific mode when the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern is executed by the drive control means (for example, the number of opening operations when preventing the ball biting state is not included in the number of opening / closing operations) Etc.) further comprising a notification effect execution means for performing a notification effect for notifying the number of times controlled in the open state (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the number of times of opening notification effect).
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the player of the number of times that the player is controlled to be in the open state, increase the game motivation of the player aiming for a winning opportunity, and limit the notification effect for opening that is difficult to win. This can prevent the player from being discouraged.

(7) In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine in which a game is played by firing a game ball into the game area,
The opening / closing member (for example, the opening / closing plate 23b) is driven to the open position by a predetermined driving means (for example, the solenoid 21b for probability variation attacker), so that the game medium is changed to an open state where the game medium is easily won, and the opening / closing member is closed. A variable winning means (for example, a probability change attacker 20B) that changes to a closed state in which a game medium is difficult to win or cannot be won by being driven to a position;
In accordance with a predetermined opening right, drive control means (for example, processing in steps S936 and S944) that performs control to change the variable winning means between the open state and the closed state by any one of a plurality of opening / closing patterns. CPU 103 to execute)
A privilege granting unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S349) that grants a predetermined privilege to the player based on the winning of the game medium in the variable winning unit;
The plurality of types of opening / closing patterns include an advantageous opening / closing pattern that is easy for a game medium to win, and a disadvantageous opening / closing pattern that is more difficult to win than the advantageous opening / closing pattern (e.g., shown in any of the big winning opening opening pattern tables 1 to 6). Open pattern)
The drive control means includes
When the control based on the advantageous opening / closing pattern is executed, the normal advantageous opening / closing pattern (for example, the opening shown in the big prize opening opening pattern table 1) is executed to execute the control for changing the opening state from the start of the opening / closing pattern to the open state for a long time. A special advantageous opening / closing pattern for executing a control that changes to the open state for a long time after executing a control that is the same as or similar to the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern for a predetermined period from the start of the control of the opening / closing pattern. For example, the control by any opening / closing pattern of the winning opening opening pattern table 2 is performed.
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, even when a disadvantageous opening / closing operation is started for a player, it can be expected that an advantageous opening / closing operation is performed after the disadvantageous opening / closing operation is performed, Amusement interest can be improved.

(8) In the gaming machine of (7) above,
The disadvantageous opening / closing pattern includes a plurality of opening / closing patterns (for example, large winning opening opening pattern tables 3 to 5) having different difficulty levels for winning, and the drive control means executes control based on the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern. In such a case, control by any one of the plurality of opening / closing patterns is executed (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S355),
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  According to such a configuration, even when an opening / closing operation that is disadvantageous to the player is performed, the presence of a plurality of opening / closing patterns having different difficulty levels for winning a prize makes it possible to win a prize. Can be given to the player.

(9) In the gaming machine of (8) above,
The advantageous opening / closing pattern includes a normal advantageous opening / closing pattern (for example, an opening pattern shown in the big prize opening opening pattern table 1) for executing a control for changing the opening state from the start of the opening / closing pattern for a long time, and the like. A special advantageous opening / closing pattern (for example, a big prize opening pattern table) for executing a control for changing to the open state for a long time after executing a control that is the same as or similar to the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern from the start of the opening / closing pattern control for a predetermined period. 2), and the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern includes a plurality of opening / closing patterns each having a different degree of advantage,
In the case where the drive control means performs the control by the special advantageous opening / closing pattern and performs the same or approximate control as the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern, the drive control means has a predetermined advantage among the plurality of opening / closing patterns. After performing a control with a lower-priority opening / closing pattern for a predetermined period (for example, after performing an opening operation with an opening time shorter than the opening time 3 included in the special winning opening opening pattern tables 3 to 4 for a predetermined period). Performing control to change to the open state for a long time,
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  According to such a configuration, even when an unfavorable opening / closing operation is started, it is possible that an advantageous opening / closing operation may be performed after the unfavorable opening / closing operation is performed. Therefore, it can be expected that an advantageous opening / closing operation will be performed after an unfavorable opening / closing operation is performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(10) In any of the gaming machines (7) to (9) above,
When the control based on the normal advantageous opening / closing pattern is executed, the suggestion effect execution means (for example, step) that executes the suggestion effect suggesting that the control based on the advantageous opening / closing pattern is executed before the control is executed. And a production control CPU 120 that executes the process of S505).
The suggestion effect execution means restricts execution of the suggestion effect when controlled by the special advantageous opening / closing pattern (for example, when it is decided to execute the special effect when the big hit type is “probability 2”). (For example, during the round game where the number of rounds is “1” to “4”, a special effect is not executed)
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  According to such a configuration, it is suggested to the player in advance that the opening / closing control is performed in accordance with an opening / closing pattern advantageous to the player, so that the gaming interest can be improved. In addition, when the opening / closing control is performed according to the special advantageous opening / closing pattern, the suggestion effect is limited, so that it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing in advance that the opening / closing control is disadvantageous for the player.

(11) In any of the above gaming machines (7) to (10),
During the execution of the control based on the opening / closing pattern by the drive control means, a prize-time effect executing means for executing an effect based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S510). Etc.)
When the control by the special advantageous opening / closing pattern is executed, the opening / closing control effect executing means is the same as or similar to the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern from the start of the control of the opening / closing pattern. When the game medium is won during the execution of the control for changing to the open state for a long time, different effects are executed (for example, the game ball wins during the opening / closing operation in which the probability variation control condition is difficult to be established). If the game ball wins during the opening / closing operation where the probability variation control condition is easily established, the probability variation determination effect is executed differently)
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  According to such a configuration, when the opening / closing control is performed according to the special advantageous opening / closing pattern, when a winning is made during the opening / closing operation period included in the second opening / closing pattern executed for a predetermined period, the winning is made during the advantageous opening / closing operation period. Since an effect different from that performed is executed, it is possible to give a special feeling to the player and improve the gaming interest.

(12) In order to achieve the above object, another gaming machine according to the present invention is:
A gaming machine in which a game is played by firing a game ball into the game area,
The opening / closing member (for example, the opening / closing plate 23b) is driven to the open position by a predetermined driving means (for example, the solenoid 21b for probability variation attacker), so that the game medium is changed to an open state where the game medium is easily won, and the opening / closing member is closed. A variable winning means (for example, a probability change attacker 20B) that changes to a closed state in which a game medium is difficult to win or cannot be won by being driven to a position;
In accordance with a predetermined opening right, drive control means (for example, processing in steps S936 and S944) that performs control to change the variable winning means between the open state and the closed state by any one of a plurality of opening / closing patterns. CPU 103 to execute)
A privilege granting unit (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S349) that grants a predetermined privilege to the player based on the winning of the game medium in the variable winning unit;
The plurality of types of opening / closing patterns include an advantageous opening / closing pattern that is easy for a game medium to win, and a disadvantageous opening / closing pattern that is more difficult to win than the advantageous opening / closing pattern (e.g., shown in any of the big winning opening opening pattern tables 1 to 6). Open pattern)
The drive control means includes
In controlling the variable winning means with the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern, after changing to the open state, the control to change to the closed state is repeated a plurality of times, and the N-th time (N is a natural number of 2 or more) is opened. The time from the change to the state to the change to the closed state is equal to or more than the time from the change to the open state to the M-th (M is a natural number, M <N) until the change to the closed state ( For example, each opening time is set so that it gradually becomes longer in the opening patterns shown in the special winning opening opening pattern tables 3 to 5),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, even when an opening / closing operation that is disadvantageous to the player is started, among the multiple opening / closing operations, the opening / closing operation executed after the first opening / closing operation is performed. However, since the opening / closing operation is advantageous for the player, it can be expected that the advantageous opening / closing operation will be performed after the unfavorable opening / closing operation is performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

(13) In the gaming machine of (12) above,
Further provided is an opening / closing operation effect means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S509) for executing a predetermined effect during the control by the opening / closing pattern,
The closing time from when the closed state is controlled to the closed state in the multiple opening / closing operations included in the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern until the open state is controlled again is from the start of the control to the open state in the open / close operation. The unit opening / closing time indicating the total time of the opening time until the state is controlled and the closing time is set based on the opening time so as to be the same time in the plurality of opening / closing operations (for example, the big prize opening opening) Closing times 1 to 4 included in the pattern tables 2 to 5),
The opening / closing operation effect means executes the predetermined effect based on the unit opening / closing time (for example, it is determined that the control to the open state is started every time a certain period of time elapses, etc.),
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  According to such a configuration, since the timing to be controlled to the open state is constant, the opening / closing operation effect means only needs to execute the effect in accordance with the timing, and it is easy to synchronize the effect and the opening / closing operation. Become. In addition, even when the opening time is adjusted at the design stage, it is possible to change the design timing easily because the change timing of the performance is reduced.

(14) In the gaming machine of (13) above,
The variable winning means includes a light emitting means for emitting light from the variable winning device (for example, a decoration LED for emitting light from the probability variation attacker 20B).
The opening / closing operation effect means executes the predetermined effect by turning on the light emitting means.
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  According to such a configuration, since the variable winning means emits light by the light emitting means at the timing when the variable winning device is controlled to the open state, it is possible to attract attention to the variable winning means and whether or not the game medium wins. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the sword.

(15) In any one of the above gaming machines (12) to (14),
The advantageous opening / closing pattern includes a normal advantageous opening / closing pattern (for example, an opening pattern shown in the big prize opening opening pattern table 1) for executing a control for changing the opening state from the start of the opening / closing pattern for a long time, and the like. A special advantageous opening / closing pattern (for example, a big prize opening pattern table) for executing a control for changing to the open state for a long time after executing a control that is the same as or similar to the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern from the start of the opening / closing pattern control for a predetermined period. 2), and the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern includes a plurality of opening / closing patterns each having a different degree of advantage,
In the case where the drive control means performs the control by the special advantageous opening / closing pattern and performs the same or approximate control as the control by the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern, the drive control means has a predetermined advantage among the plurality of opening / closing patterns. After performing a control with a lower-priority opening / closing pattern for a predetermined period (for example, after performing an opening operation with an opening time shorter than the opening time 3 included in the special winning opening opening pattern tables 3 to 4 for a predetermined period). Performing control to change to the open state for a long time,
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  According to such a configuration, even when a disadvantageous opening / closing operation is started for a player, it can be expected that an advantageous opening / closing operation is performed after the disadvantageous opening / closing operation is performed, Amusement interest can be improved.

(16) In any one of the above gaming machines (12) to (15),
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, in step S505) that executes a suggestion effect indicating whether or not the control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern is executed before the control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern or the disadvantageous opening / closing pattern is executed. Effect control CPU 120 for executing the process)
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  According to such a configuration, it is suggested to the player in advance that the opening / closing control advantageous to the player is performed, so that it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

(17) In the gaming machine of (16) above,
The disadvantageous opening / closing pattern includes a plurality of opening / closing patterns having different degrees of advantage, and the suggestion effect executing means executes an suggestion effect suggesting that control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern is not executed (for example, in step S505). If the process is not executed), the advantage is suggested according to the content of the suggestion effect to be executed (for example, the process of step S504 is executed).
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  According to such a configuration, even if it is not suggested that the opening / closing control advantageous to the player is performed, there is a possibility that it is suggested that the opening / closing control having a high degree of advantage is performed among the disadvantageous opening / closing control. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

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 flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize error determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an abnormality alert | report screen. 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 determination of a special figure display result etc., and the structural example of a jackpot classification determination table. 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 flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening release pattern table determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big prize opening opening pattern designation | designated table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big winning opening open | 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 processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a common figure display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol stop process. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a public power release pattern table determination table. It is a figure which shows the example of a structure of a common telephone open | release pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal electric accessory operating process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a solenoid output data table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a solenoid control process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of each work table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an electrically-driven accessory release pattern process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process in the big hit start time process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an suggestion effect execution determination table, and the structural example of an suggestion effect pattern determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is a figure which shows display operation examples, such as suggestion effects in the suggestion effect pattern 1 in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows display operation examples, such as suggestion effect in the suggestion effect pattern 2 in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows the example of display operations, such as a suggestion effect in the suggestion effect pattern 3 in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows display operation examples, such as a suggestion effect in the suggestion effect pattern 4 in an image display apparatus. It is a figure which shows an example of the open | release operation | movement in a probability variation attacker.

  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. A pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 includes an outer frame formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, a game board (gauge board) 6 constituting a game board surface, and a frame (base frame) for supporting and fixing the game board 6. ) And a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided in a frame for a gaming machine so as to be openable and closable. The gaming machine frame includes a front frame that is openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (except for the game board 6) attached to them. It is. The game board 6 has a substantially circular game area 7 surrounded by guide rails. In this game area 2, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body.

  A first special symbol display device (first variable display portion) 8a and a second special symbol display device (second variable) are provided at predetermined positions of the game board (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower right position of the game board 6). Display section) 8b. The first special symbol display device 8a is capable of displaying an LED 403 as a first display unit for performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", and the like, and stopping. 7 segment LED404 as a 2nd display part which performs derivation | leading-out display (stop display) of a symbol is provided. The second special symbol display device 8b is capable of displaying an LED 405 as a first display unit for performing variable display of the second special symbol, and a number indicating "0" to "9", a symbol indicating "-", and the like, and stopping. 7 segment LED406 as a 2nd display part which performs derivation | leading-out display (stop display) of a symbol is provided.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is a special symbol (special identification information) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. (Also called “special drawing”) is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). In the first special symbol display device 8a, the LED 403 continues to be turned on and off repeatedly at a predetermined time interval during variable display, and the LED 403 is turned off while the fluctuation is stopped, and the 7-segment LED 404 is turned on according to the display result. A predetermined LED (segment) among the constituent LEDs is turned on. In the second special symbol display device 8b, the LED 405 keeps blinking repeatedly turning on and off at a predetermined time interval during variable display, and the LED 405 is turned off while the fluctuation is stopped, and the 7-segment LED 406 is turned on according to the display result. A predetermined LED (segment) among the constituent LEDs is turned on.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b 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 8a is also referred to as "first special symbol" or "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b is " Also referred to as “second special symbol” or “second special symbol”.

  An image display device 9 is provided near the center of the game area 7 on the game board 6. The image display device 9 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 9, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b in the special symbol game respectively. 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 9. And in response to the start of one of the fluctuations of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 8b 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 on the image display device 9. 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 9, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 8a or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 8b 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 upper right part of the display area of the image display device 9, there are provided 4th symbol display areas 9a, 9b, 9c, 9d for displaying the 4th symbol after the decorative symbol, the special symbol, and the normal symbol. The 4th symbol display area 9a is the 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol which becomes the 1st display section which variably displays the 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol in synchronization with the special symbol game which uses the 1st special symbol. It is a display area. The 4th symbol display area 9b is a second display unit that stops (displays red or blue) the 4th symbol for the 1st special symbol when the 1st special symbol is stopped and displayed (stopped symbol derivation display). 4 is a fourth symbol display area for the first special symbol. The 4th symbol display area 9c is the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol which becomes the 1st display section which variably displays the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol in synchronization with the special symbol game using the 2nd special symbol. It is a display area. The 4th symbol display area 9d is a second display portion for stopping and displaying the 4th symbol for the 2nd special symbol (red display or blue display) when the 2nd special symbol is stopped and displayed (derivation display of the stopped symbol). 4 is a fourth symbol display area for the second special symbol.

  In the display area of the image display device 9, variable display of decorative symbols is executed in synchronization with variable display of special symbols. On the other hand, when performing an effect using the image display device 9, for example, an effect that the effect content including the variable display of the decorative design disappears from the screen for a moment, or all the movable members are on the screen. Or, there may be diversification of the production mode, for example, by production of a part that is shielded. For this reason, even when viewing the display screen on the image display device 9, it may be difficult to recognize whether or not the current state is being variably displayed. Therefore, in a part of the display area of the image display device 9, the variable display of the 4th symbol is further performed, so that the state of the 4th symbol can be confirmed to confirm whether the current state is being variably displayed. Recognizable. It should be noted that it is only necessary that the 4th symbol is always variably displayed with a constant operation, arranged so as not to disappear from the screen or shielded by a movable member, and always visible.

  In the display area of the image display device 9, a start winning storage display area 18c may be arranged. In the start winning memory display area 18c, 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 is suspended based on the fact that the game ball has entered (start winning) the first starting winning opening 13a or the second starting winning opening 13b formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15; The start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of is established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine 1 Occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start) using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a due to the occurrence of the first start winning when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port 13a. 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 established when the (condition) is established, the first special figure holding memory number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start winning that causes the game ball to pass (enter) through the second start winning opening 13b occurs, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b (second start) 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 when the (condition) is satisfied, the second special figure holding storage number is 1 is added (incremented), 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).

  The start winning memory display area 18c includes a first reserved number display area 18c1 for displaying the first special figure reserved memory number in an identifiable manner, and a second reserved number display area 18c2 for displaying the second special figure reserved memory number in an identifiable manner. And a changing special symbol display area 18cc for displaying in a comprehensible manner which one of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is being executed. For example, when the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 8a, one of the display parts (for example, blue) that has a predetermined display color (for example, blue display) in the first reserved number display area 18c1. Of the displayed display parts, the rightmost display part) is changed to non-display (transparent color). At this time, an effect image (for example, a character image showing a circled number “1”) is displayed in a changing special figure display area 18cc so as to recognize that the special figure game using the first special figure is executed. To do. On the other hand, for example, when the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 8b, the display portion of the display portion having a predetermined display color (for example, red display) in the second reserved number display area 18c2 is displayed. One (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part displayed in red) is changed to non-display (transparent color). At this time, an effect image (for example, a character image showing a circled number “2”) is displayed in a changing special figure display area 18cc so as to recognize that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. To do.

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area 18c or instead of the start winning memory display area 18c. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 18c, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b. A display 18a and a second hold display 18b are provided. The first hold indicator 18a displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 18b displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 18a and the second hold indicator 18b 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).

  An effect movable member 78 is provided above the decorative portion around the image display device 9. For example, the movable member 78 may be any member that is attached to the rotation shaft of the production motor and moves forward of the image display device 9 as the production motor rotates.

  The game area 7 formed on the board surface of the game board 6 includes a left game area 7A (first game area) on the left side of the top of the image display device 9 and a right game area 7B (second game area) on the right side. There is. The left game area 7A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 7B, which is the second game area, may be divided, for example, by the end face of the image display device 9 or the arrangement of nails in the game area 7. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area 7 is guided to the left game area 7A, which is the first game area, the game ball is guided along, for example, an array of nails. It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 7B which is the two game areas. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 7B, which is the second game area, is guided along the nail arrangement, for example, so that it is impossible or difficult to guide to the left game area 7A.

  In the left game area 7 </ b> A, a first start winning opening 13 a is provided below the image display device 9. In the right game area 7B, on the right side of the image display device 9, there are provided a passing gate 32 and a variable winning ball device 15 that forms a second start winning opening 13b. Below the image display device 9, a normal attacker A special variable winning ball apparatus 20 including 20A and a probability variation attacker 20B is provided.

  The first start winning opening 13a is provided directly below the image display device 9, and when a left strike is made by hitting a game ball aiming at the left game area 7A, the game ball easily wins (passes), and the right game When the player hits the area 7B and hits the game ball to the right, the game ball cannot be won (passed) or won by the placement of nails or guide members 39a to 39c provided on the flow path of the game ball. (Passing) It has become difficult. Accordingly, the first start winning opening 13a belongs to the left game area 7A. Further, the variable winning ball device 15 that forms the second starting winning port 13b is provided below the first starting winning port 13a. However, when the player makes a right strike, the game ball passes through the passing gate 32. Passing, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened, and it can be expected that the game ball wins (passes) the second start winning hole 13b. Therefore, the variable winning ball device 15 that forms the second start winning opening 13b belongs to the right game area 7B.

  The variable winning ball apparatus 15 includes an electric tulip type accessory (ordinary electric 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 16 for an ordinary electric accessory. ), And the second start winning opening 13b is formed. As an example, in the variable winning ball apparatus 15, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b. Do not close. On the other hand, in the variable winning ball device 15, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball passes through (enters) the second starting winning hole 13b. ) Make it open. The variable winning ball device 15 is normally opened when the solenoid 16 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning port 13b, while the expansion when the solenoid 16 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 7B, the first variable state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning opening 13b, and the first variable state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) or difficult to pass (entry). A variable winning ball device 15 that can be changed between two variable states is provided.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13a is detected by the first start opening switch 14a. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 13b formed in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is detected by the second start opening switch 15a. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 14a, 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 starter switch 15a, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is less than or equal to 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 14a and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 15a. May be the same number or different numbers.

  Normally, the attacker 20A is arranged immediately below the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and is located at a position where a game ball guided by the guide member 39b and the nail array 40 is likely to win (enter) when hit right. The probability variation attacker 20B is disposed on a path on which the game ball easily wins (enters) when hitting right, such as on the path formed by the guide members 39b and 39c at the lower right of the image display device 9. Thus, both the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B belong to the right game area 7B.

  The normal attacker 20A includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21a for a normal attacker, and a first special variable winning ball that forms a large winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Device. As an example, in the normal attacker 20A, when the solenoid 21a is in the off state, the big prize opening door closes the big prize opening. On the other hand, in the normal attacker 20A, when the solenoid 21a is in the on state, the special prize opening door opens the special prize opening. When the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening that is normally opened in the attacker 20A, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are awarded based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23a. It is paid out as a ball. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which is normally opened in the attacker 20A, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. More prize balls are paid out than when (entry). Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the normal attacker 20A, the first state is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, in the normal attacker 20A, if the big prize opening is in a closed state, the game ball cannot pass through (enter) the big prize opening to obtain a prize ball. Become.

  The probability variation attacker 20B is provided obliquely above and to the right of the variable winning ball apparatus 15, and includes an opening / closing plate 23b that is opened and closed by a solenoid 21b for probability variation attacker, and the opening / closing plate 23b changes between an open state and a closed state. It is the 2nd special variable winning ball apparatus which forms a big winning opening. As an example, as shown in FIG. 37, in the probability variation attacker 20B, when the solenoid 21b is in the off state, the open / close plate 23b is in the closed position, and the big prize opening is closed (for example, FIG. 37 ( d)). On the other hand, in the probability variation attacker 20B, when the solenoid 21b is in the ON state, the open / close plate 23b is in an open position in which the open / close plate 23b is projected to open the special winning opening (for example, FIG. 37 (a)). By adopting such a probability variation attacker 20B, it becomes easy to adjust the winning rate of the game ball in accordance with the opening time, and the ratio at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied can be easily adjusted. However, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), the opening / closing operation is performed by changing the open / closed plate 23b between the protruded state and the retracted state because the large winning opening in the open state is narrow. There is a possibility that a so-called ball biting state occurs in which a game ball is caught in the big winning door for the probability variation attacker.

  When the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are detected based on the detection of the game ball by the probability variation detection switch 24a. It is paid out as a prize ball. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b. More prize balls are paid out than when (entry). Therefore, if the special winning opening is opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, the first state advantageous to the player is obtained. On the other hand, if the winning prize opening is closed in the probability variation attacker 20B, it is impossible to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the winning prize opening. Therefore, the second state is disadvantageous for the player. Become.

  When the game ball that has won (entered) the big winning opening in the probability changing attacker 20B is detected by the probability changing detection switch 24a, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is more easily controlled to the big hit gaming state than the normal state. Probability state (also called probability variation state). Even if the big winning opening is opened in the probability variation attacker 20B, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state does not become a high probability state if the gaming ball is not detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a. Further, in the normal attacker 20A and the probability variation attacker 20B, instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening or in addition to the closed state, the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) through the big prize opening. A partial open state may be provided.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 6 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the left side of the middle stage of the game area 7). As an example, the normal symbol display 10 includes an LED 401 as a first display unit that performs variable display of normal symbols and an LED 402 as a second display unit that performs derivation display (stop display) of stop symbols. The In the normal symbol display 10, the LED 401 keeps blinking repeatedly turning on and off at a predetermined time interval during variable display, the LED 401 is turned off while the fluctuation is stopped, and the LED 402 is turned on according to the display result ( It will be in either state (in the case of a normal map) or in the off state (in the case of a general map loss). In this manner, the normal symbol display 10 displays (variably displays) the normal symbols (also referred to as “normal” or “normal”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols, in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, there is provided a general symbol hold display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the passing gate 32. When a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a, the LED that is turned on in the general-purpose holding display 41 is increased by one. On the other hand, when the ordinary symbol display 10 starts executing the general game, the LED to be lit is decreased by one.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 6 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening 13a, the second starting winning opening 13b, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. For example, winning openings 29a to 29d are provided around the normal attacker 20A, and game balls that have won (entered) the winning openings 29a to 29c are detected by the winning opening switch 30a, while winning (entering) the winning opening 29d. The played game ball is detected by the winning opening switch 30b. Each of the winning holes 29a to 29d constitutes a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game balls and allowing winning. When a game ball enters any of the winning openings 29a to 29d, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls. In the lowermost part of the game area 7, there is provided an out-port 26 through which game balls that have not entered any winning opening are taken.

  Speakers 27 for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left, right, top and bottom of the game area 7, and the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp are provided at the periphery of the game area 7. A decorative lamp 28 including 28c is provided. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c are examples of decorative light emitters provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition, for example, decorative LEDs may be arranged around each structure in the game area 7 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the variable winning ball device 15, the normal attacker 20A, the probability variation attacker 20B, etc.).

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 7 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. For example, the hitting operation handle 5 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 5 only needs to be provided with a single shot switch for stopping driving of a shooting motor (drive motor) included in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, it is only necessary to set the game ball firing interval to be a constant interval, for example, 0.6 seconds. However, if the game ball is not supplied to the hitting ball launching device, the game ball cannot be launched. That is, the fixed firing interval of, for example, 0.6 seconds only needs to be the shortest firing interval at which the game ball can be fired at the shortest interval.

  At a predetermined position below the game area 7, an upper plate that holds (stores) a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplied to a hitting ball launching device ( A hitting ball supply tray) is provided. For example, an operation button 112 that allows a player to perform a predetermined operation 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. The operation button 112 may be provided with not only a push button switch that can be pressed by the player but also a dial that can be rotated by the player. The player can perform a predetermined selection (for example, selection of effects) by rotating the dial.

  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) through the first start winning opening 13a, the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the game ball is detected by the first start port switch 14a. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a starts based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. At the same time, variable display of decorative symbols is started on the image display device 9. In other words, the special game using the first special figure and the variable display of the decorative symbols are executed in response to winning in the first start winning opening 13a.

  When the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15, the second start condition is satisfied because the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 15a. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b 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. At the same time, the variable display of decorative symbols is started on the image display device 9. In other words, the special game using the second special figure and the variable display of the decorative symbols are executed in response to winning in the second start winning opening 13b. However, when the variable winning ball device 15 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 port.

  A normal chart start condition for executing normal display variable display on the normal symbol display 10 based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 provided in the right game area 7B is detected by the gate switch 32a. Is established. Thereafter, the general symbol display device 10 starts the general symbol game on the basis of the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous general symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per regular map”, the opening control and the expansion opening control in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is tilted are performed, When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b 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 the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 31 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 80.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 9 In the symbol display area, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed. The positions of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas may not be fixed in the display area of the image display device 9, and the three areas may be separated. When the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special game, the final decorative symbol that is the final stop symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 9.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b, a confirmed 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 9. 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 9. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. It only has to be done.

  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 9 forms part of the jackpot combination ("reach variation symbol"). In other words, the display state continues to fluctuate, or the display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. It may become “reach”. As a specific example, a portion 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 while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination By changing the display state, the decorative display variable display mode becomes “reach” (also referred to as “reach state” or “reach mode”). In response to the reach state, a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9, 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”.

  In the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B is in an open state, which is a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, six) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A, a winning ball is detected by the count switch 23a, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of gaming balls are paid out as a winning ball for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “5” or “15”) 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 finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  In the probability changing state or the short time state, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the control for reducing the normal symbol change time (the normal symbol change time) in the normal symbol game on the normal symbol display 10 is shorter than that in the normal state, and the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. The tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable blade piece in the variable winning ball device 15 based on the control that improves the probability of “per figure” than in the normal state and the variable display result is “per normal figure”. By making control longer than that in the normal state, increasing the number of tilts compared to that in the normal state, or combining some or all of these controls, the variable winning ball apparatus 15 can be changed in an advantageous manner. What is necessary is just to change to 1 variable state and 2nd variable state. In this manner, the control for changing the variable winning ball device 15 between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). The gaming state in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 13b by the high opening control is referred to as an advantageous gaming state (also referred to as “high base state”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  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. Control, the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short-time state is a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is the second. The first probability (for example, 1/20) is higher than the probability (for example, 1/20), and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, is the second consecutive channel. It may include a game situation that is more advantageous for the player, such as a part or all of the first consecutive number of channels (for example, “10”) larger than the number (for example, “5”).

  In this embodiment, when the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state becomes “5” as the specific number of times, the round game that opens the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is executed, and the probability variation attacker 20B is the first state that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “5” as the specific number of times, the round game in which the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A is opened is executed, and the normal attacker 20A is advantageous for the player. It becomes a state. Then, the game ball that has entered the probability variation attacker 20A is detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a, so that the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is satisfied. That is, it is possible to establish a predetermined probability variation control condition based on the fact that the installation location of the probability variation detection switch 24a is a specific region and the game ball has passed through the specific region.

  When the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state is “5” as the specific number of times (fifth round), a plurality of release patterns with different numbers and times of opening the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B These patterns are associated with jackpot types such as “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 7”. The details of each open pattern and jackpot type will be described later. However, since the number and time of opening the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B are different, the game ball passes (enters) through the big winning opening according to each opening pattern. Probability to do is different. Therefore, the probability of establishment of the probability variation control condition for changing to the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is also different. It should be noted that which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined at a predetermined ratio, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 31, an effect control board 80, an audio control board 70, and a lamp control board 35 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 77 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80. 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 31 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 31 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 arranged at a predetermined position, an effect control board 80, and the like. 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 31 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, thereby performing the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 10 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 10. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 31, 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 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory, the solenoid 21a for the normal attacker, and the solenoid 21b for the probability variation attacker.

  The effect control board 80 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 31 and receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 to receive the image display device 9, the speaker 27, and the decoration. Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the lamp 28 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 80 includes all or part of the display operation in the image display device 9, the sound output operation from the speaker 27, and all or part of the on / off operation of the decoration lamp 28 or the decoration LED. The function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation is provided.

  The sound control board 70 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 80, and is used to output sound from the speaker 27 on the basis of commands and control data from the effect control board 80. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 35 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 80. Based on commands and control data from the effect control board 80, the decoration lamp 28, the decoration LED, etc. A lamp driver circuit that performs on / off driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 31 includes a gate switch 32a, a start port switch (first start port switch 14a and second start port switch 15a), and a prize winning port switch (count switch 23a and probability change detection switch 24a). Wiring lines for transmitting detection signals from various switches, such as winning a prize opening switches 30a and 30b, 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. Also, the main board 31 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the normal symbol display device 10.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 31 toward the effect control board 80 is relayed by the relay board 77. The control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 77 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 9, a voice control command used for controlling a sound output from the speaker 27, a decoration lamp 28 and a decoration. The lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the LED for use is included.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 31 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 31.

  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 31 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a random for determining a general map display result. Numerical data indicating each of the numerical values MR4 is controlled to be countable (updatable). 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. The random value MR4 for determining the usual game display result is controlled so that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the first variable state in the open state or in the expanded open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the ordinary game as “per normal figure”. It is a random value used to determine whether or not.

  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. The ROM 101 also 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 31 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. Further, the RAM 102 is prepared in advance with an area (work table storage area) in which each work table such as a work table before opening a big prize opening and a public power open work table, which will be described later, is set.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 9, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 9, 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 80, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component. 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 80 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 80 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 80. In the production control board 80, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 9, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 70, A wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 35. Further, the effect control board 80 also has wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation (for example, a pressing operation) to the operation button 112 has been detected from the operation detection unit 107. It is connected.

  In the effect control board 80, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts 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.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 80 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation, in addition to the effect control program. 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 80 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 80 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 9 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 9. As an example, the display control unit 123 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 80 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 107, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 80. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 9, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 70, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 35 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  For example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted on the voice control board 70. As an example, in the voice control board 70, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 80 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 to the speaker 27 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. 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 35. As an example, in the lamp control board 35, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 80 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electrical decoration signal and supplies it to the decorative lamp 28, the decorative LED, and the like.

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

  In the main board 31, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt disabled state and executes a predetermined game control timer interrupt process. The game control timer interrupt processing includes, for example, switch processing, main-side error processing, information output processing, gaming random number update processing, special symbol process processing, normal symbol process processing, command control processing, and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 It includes processing for controlling the progress of the process.

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a game control timer interrupt process. In this game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 103 executes a switch process (step S11). In the switch processing, the state of detection signals input from various switches such as the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 14a, the second start port switch 15b, the count switch 23a, and the probability variation detection switch 24a through the switch circuit 110 is determined. It is processing.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes main-side error processing (step S12). The main-side error process is a process for making an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and generating a warning if necessary according to the diagnosis result. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a winning error determination process performed in the main-side error process in step S12 of FIG. In the winning error processing, a state indicated by 8-bit data stored in a solenoid output data table provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and switches such as a count switch 23a, a probability change detection switch 24a, and a second start port switch 15a. It is determined whether or not there has been an illegal winning by comparing with the state of. In the winning error determination process, for example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not solenoid output data D1, which will be described later, is ON in 8-bit data stored in a solenoid output data table provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Determination is made (step S51). Specifically, when “1” is set in the solenoid output data D1, it is determined to be in the on state, and when “0” is set, it is determined to be in the off state. When the solenoid output data D1 is in an off state (step S51; No), for example, by determining whether or not the count switch 23a is on (step S52), whether or not a winning ball is detected by the count switch 23a. Determine whether.

  When the solenoid output data D1 is on (step S51; Yes) or when the count switch 23a is off (step S52; No), among the 8-bit data stored in the solenoid output data table, It is determined whether or not solenoid output data D3, which will be described later, is on (step S53). Specifically, when “1” is set in the solenoid output data D3, it is determined to be in the on state, and when “0” is set, it is determined to be in the off state. When the solenoid output data D3 is off (step S53; No), for example, by determining whether or not the probability variation detection switch 24a is on (step S54), a winning ball is detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a. It is determined whether or not.

  Of the 8-bit data stored in the solenoid output data table, when the solenoid output data D3 is on (step S53; Yes) or when the probability variation detection switch 24a is off (step S54; No). Then, it is determined whether or not solenoid output data D2, which will be described later, is in an ON state (step S55). Specifically, when “1” is set in the solenoid output data D2, it is determined to be in the on state, and when “0” is set, it is determined to be in the off state. When the solenoid output data D2 is in the off state (step S55; No), for example, by determining whether or not the second start port switch 15b is on (step S56), the second start port switch 15b wins a prize. It is determined whether or not a sphere has been detected. The configuration of solenoid output data will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S56 that the second start port switch 15b is on (step S56; Yes), for example, the second special figure reserved memory number is set by setting a second special figure reserved memory number update prohibition flag or the like. Is set to prohibit updating (step S57). After executing the process of step S57, when the lower prize winning port switch is turned on at step S52 (step S52; Yes), or when the second starting port switch is turned on at step S56 ( Step S55; Yes), setting for prohibiting the payout of prize balls is performed (step S58). For example, in the process of step S58, the CPU 103 clears the output port for transmitting the prize ball number signal to the payout control board among the output ports included in the I / O 105, thereby transmitting the prize ball number signal. Stop. Further, the CPU 103 prohibits writing of control data for a prize ball number setting buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and an output port for transmitting a prize ball number signal by the I / O 105, thereby preventing the prize ball. Avoid setting the number. In determining whether there has been an illegal winning in the winning error determining process, the state indicated by the 8-bit data stored in the solenoid output data table, the count switch 23a, the probability variation detecting switch 24a, the second start Before comparing the state of each switch such as the mouth switch 15b, a process flag value (a special process flag or a general process flag value) to be described later is referred to, and an abnormality notification is made according to the process flag value. It may be determined whether or not to execute the process. Moreover, you may determine whether an abnormality alerting | reporting process is performed according to the number of rounds. Further, it may be determined whether or not the abnormality notification process is executed according to the determined jackpot type. Moreover, you may make it determine the switch which should be determined among each switches, such as the count switch 23a, the probability change detection switch 24a, and the 2nd starting port switch 15b, according to the determined jackpot classification.

  After executing the process of step S58, the process enters a loop process for executing the abnormality notification process (step S59), and controls so as not to proceed to the subsequent processes. As a result, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the abnormality notification process in step S59, a predetermined notification screen is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9, a predetermined warning sound is output from the speaker 27, a predetermined warning lamp included in the decoration lamp 28, or all Setting for notifying abnormality is performed by turning on the lamp or combining some or all of them. As an example, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting an abnormal winning notification designating command having different EXT data depending on the type of the detected winning error to the effect control board 80. For example, when it is determined in step S52 that the count switch 23a is turned on, and in step S54, when it is determined that the probability variation detection switch 24a is turned on, the second start port switch 15b is turned on in step S56. When it is determined that it is, it is only necessary to be able to identify the type of the winning error that has occurred by transmitting an abnormal winning notification designating command with different EXT data.

  When performing the transmission setting of the abnormal winning notification designation command, the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102 designates the storage address (command table address) in the ROM 101 of the command table corresponding to the type of the detected winning error. The buffer area should be set. The abnormal winning notification designation command set in this way may be transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80, for example, by executing a command control process in step S17 of FIG. Hereinafter, the same setting may be performed in the process of performing the setting for transmitting various control commands to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 80.

  In the effect control board 80 that has received the abnormal winning notification designation command, for example, when the effect control CPU 120 of the effect control microcomputer executes notification control processing, a notification operation corresponding to the type of the winning error is performed. do it. As an example of such a notification operation, for example, when it is determined in step S52 that the count switch 23a is on, a first abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 5A is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9. The For example, when it is determined in step S54 that the probability variation detection switch 24a is on, a second abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 5B is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9. For example, when it is determined in step S56 that the second start port switch 15b is on, a third abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 5C is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9.

  Returning to FIG. 3, after executing the main side error process in step S12, an information output process is executed (step S13), and then a game random number update process is executed (step S14). The information output process is a process for outputting data such as jackpot information, start-up information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. The game random number update process is a process for updating at least a part of a plurality of types of game random numbers used on the main board 31 side by software.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to control the display operation in the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and special variable prizes. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening in the ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure. The normal symbol process process controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 10 to change the normal symbol variable display, the tilting operation setting of the movable wing piece in the variable winning ball device 15 and the like. It is a process that makes it possible. Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). In this normal symbol process, the value of the general process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the value corresponding to the value of the general graphic process flag is updated. The movable wing piece provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is vertically adjusted by various settings for performing variable display of the normal symbol in the normal game by the normal symbol display device 10 and by driving control of the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory. Various settings for setting the position (closed state) or tilting position (open state) are performed.

  After executing the normal symbol process in step S16, the command control process is executed (step S17). The command control process is a process for transmitting a control command from the main board 31 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 80. As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 80 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 6 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first turns on the first start opening switch 14a based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 14a provided corresponding to the first start winning opening 13a. It is determined whether or not there is (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 14a 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, for example, the CPU 103 reads the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby obtaining the first special figure. It suffices if the number of reserved memories can be specified. When the first special figure reserved memory number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to “ 1 ”(step S203).

  When the first start port switch 13a 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 variable. Based on the detection signal from the second start opening switch 15a provided corresponding to the second start winning opening 13b formed by the winning ball apparatus 15, it is determined whether or not the second start opening switch 15a is on ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 15a is on (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number which 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, for example, the CPU 103 reads the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, thereby obtaining the second special figure. It suffices if the number of reserved memories can be specified. When the number of second special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control buffer setting unit) of the RAM 102 is “ 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 pending memory count value that is the stored value of the total pending memory count counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning (step S209). As an example, in the process of step S208, the random number circuit 104 or random data provided by a random counter or the like provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is used for determining the special figure display result determination. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR1, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted. 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.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special figure game (first special symbol) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening and a start prize (first start prize) has occurred. On-hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure in the display device 4A is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. 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. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B has a start prize (second start prize) generated by passing the game ball through (entering) the second start prize port formed by the variable prize ball device 15, but has not yet started. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, On the basis of the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (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. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

  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 80 is performed. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second start port winning designation command to the effect control board 80 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. Further, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the effect control board 80 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. Alternatively, even if transmission setting of the first reserved memory number notification command or the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number increased by the occurrence of the start winning is performed. Good.

  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 at step S101 shown in FIG. Select one of these processes and execute it.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 8a 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 by the display device 8b. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result 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 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b). 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”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time (special diagram variation time) from the start of variable symbol special display until the finalized special symbol resulting in variable display is derived is determined. Is done. 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 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b. 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”. The special symbol variation process includes a process for performing setting for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, 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 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b 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, a determination is made as to whether or not a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag Is updated to “4”. 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, the execution of the round game is started in the big hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, and the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B is opened. It includes a process to set up to do. 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 the big hit release process, the normal attacker 20A is controlled based on the process for controlling the opening / closing of the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability variation attacker 20B, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23a or the probability variation detection switch 24a, and the like. Or the process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns the big winning opening in the probability variation | transformation attacker 20B from an open state to a closed state are included.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The processing after the jackpot release includes processing for determining whether or not the number of round games that can be executed is “0”, processing for setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command, and the like. When the number of round games that can be executed is not “0”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of round games that can be executed is “0”, the special figure process is performed. The flag value is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. This jackpot ending process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 9, the speaker 27, the decoration lamp 28, or the decoration LED. This includes a process for waiting until the waiting time elapses, and a process for performing various settings for controlling the probability variation state and the time-short state in response to success or failure of the probability variation control condition. 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. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 8, 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 8b. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102 is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine.

  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 total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter may be updated by 1 in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102. 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 8a. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, and the read value is “0”. Or not. 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 total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter may be updated by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (game control counter setting unit or the like). 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 value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 9A 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 or in the short time state. The 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 big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time 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, a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an 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 variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 9B 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 8a 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 8b is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the determination example shown in FIG. 9B, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined to be “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 5” or “probability variation 7”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type is determined to be either “probability variation 6” or “probability variation 7”. As will be described in detail later, the jackpot type such as “probability variation 6” or “probability variation 7” is a time when the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is in the open state in the round game with the number of rounds “5”. It is set longer than the time corresponding to. Therefore, in the case of big hit types such as “probability variation 6” and “probability variation 7”, it is easier for a game ball to win a big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B than in the case of other big hit types, and the probability variation control condition is more likely to be satisfied. That is, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening 13b, the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b. In this case, based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening 13a, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a is “ The probability variation control condition is more easily established than in the case of “big hit”. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio of the jackpot type determined may be varied depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

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

  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. 6 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 demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 9 is effect control from the main board 31. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 80 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. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 3 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 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). In addition, 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 80 is performed. Further, a predetermined time (for example, 500 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.

  If 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). Also, for example, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending time-shortening control (including high opening control) and probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the processing of step S272, processing for clearing a probability change flag and a time-shortage flag provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit, etc.) of the RAM 102 to turn it off, time-shortening control and high-opening control are performed. A process for clearing the time-count counter for counting the remaining number of times for the figure game, a process for clearing the probability variation number counter for counting the remaining number of times for the special figure game for which the probability variation control is performed, and the like may be executed.

  The time-count counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, a game control counter setting unit, and an upper limit of a special game in which time-short control or high-open control is performed when the probability change state or the time-short state is entered after the big hit gaming state is finished. A count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the number of times may be set. The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a game control counter setting unit, for example. When the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state is completed, the initial count corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games for which probability variation control is performed A value (for example, “71”) 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. 6 is executed.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction control (including the high opening control) or the probability variation control is ended (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, when the time count count value that is the stored value of the time count 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 short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0”). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control may be ended by clearing a predetermined time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be ended.

  Also, in the process of step S274, when the probability variation count value that 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.

  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 in step S110 shown in FIG. 6 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 6 as the big hit release pre-process. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S321). Here, the big hit start flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 10 corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit start flag is ON in step S321 (step S321; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S322). And if the big hit start production waiting time has not passed (step S322; No), it will wait until the big hit start production waiting time passes by ending the big hit release pre-processing. On the side of the effect control board 80, for example, an effect operation for notifying that the big hit gaming state is started may be executed in a period until the big hit start time waiting time elapses.

  When the big hit state pre-start flag is off in step S321 (step S321; No), it is determined whether or not the round start waiting time has elapsed (step S326). At this time, if the round start waiting time has not elapsed (step S326; No), the process is terminated until the round start waiting time elapses by ending the big hit release pre-processing.

  When the round start waiting time has elapsed in step S326 (step S326; Yes), the number of rounds of the round game to be executed is specified by, for example, a round number counter (step S327). Thereafter, a special winning opening opening pattern table determination process is executed (step S328).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the big winning opening opening pattern table determination process in step S328 of FIG. In the big winning opening opening pattern table determination process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 identifies the jackpot type (step S351) and sets an executable round count value (step S352). In this embodiment, the executable round count value is a value indicating the number of rounds of the executable round game. For example, when the jackpot type is any one of “probability variation 3” to “probability variation 6”, “5 ”, When the jackpot type is“ probability variation 1 ”,“ probability variation 2 ”, or“ probability variation 7 ”, it is determined in advance according to the jackpot type, such as“ 15 ”.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 designates solenoid output data according to the jackpot type identified in the process of step S351 (step S353). Specifically, since a winning prize opening to be opened is determined according to the number of rounds, the CPU 103 designates solenoid output data corresponding to the opening big winning opening solenoid. As will be described in detail later, the solenoid output data D3 indicates the probability-changing attacker solenoid 21b, the solenoid output data D1 indicates the normal attacker solenoid 21a, and the solenoid output data D2 indicates the normal electric utility solenoid 16; “1” indicates opening, and “0” indicates closing. In the process of step S353, for example, when the number of rounds specified in the process of step S327 is “5”, since the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B is opened, the solenoid output data D3 is designated, and the number of rounds Is other than “5”, the special winning opening in the normal attacker 20A is opened, so that the solenoid output data D1 is designated.

  After the process of step S353 is executed, the big winning opening opening pattern designation table is set (step S354), the big winning opening opening pattern table is determined (step S355), and the big winning opening opening pattern table determining process is terminated. To do. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the special winning opening opening pattern designation table set in the process of step S354. In the big winning opening opening pattern designation table 140 shown in FIG. 13, any of the big winning opening opening pattern tables 1 to 6 is assigned according to the big hit type and the number of rounds. As will be described in detail later, the special winning opening opening pattern table is a table in which the opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening is defined. In the big prize opening opening pattern designation table 140, for example, when the jackpot type identified in the processing of step S351 is any one of “probability variation 1”, “probability variation 2”, and “probability variation 7”, the number of rounds is “1”. To “4”, “6” to “15”, or when the specified big hit type is “probability 6” and the number of rounds is any of “1” to “4”, It shows that the opening / closing control of the big prize opening is performed according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the winning opening opening pattern table 6, and when the number of rounds is “5”, the opening / closing pattern shown in the big winning opening opening pattern table 1 ( Large when the jackpot type is “probability 1”, “probability 6” or “probability 7”) or the open / close pattern shown in the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 (when the jackpot type is “probability 2”) Winning a prize Indicates that the opening and closing control. Further, when the jackpot type identified in the process of step S351 is any one of “probability 3”, “probability 4”, and “probability 5”, and when the number of rounds is “1” to “4”, The winning opening is controlled according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the winning winning opening pattern table 6. When the number of rounds is “5”, when the big hit type is “probability 3”, the winning opening opening pattern According to the opening / closing pattern shown in Table 3, if the jackpot type is “probability 4”, if the jackpot type is “probability 5”, according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the big winning opening opening pattern table 4, In accordance with the opening / closing pattern shown in the opening pattern table 5, the opening / closing control of the special winning opening is shown.

  14A to 14F are diagrams showing a configuration example of the special winning opening opening pattern table determined by the process of step 355 of FIG. As shown in the drawing, in the special winning opening opening pattern table, the time for controlling the opening and the time for performing the closing control are alternately set for the special winning opening (the large winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the large winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B). Yes. The end code indicates the closing control and the end of the round game.

  14A is a table showing a pattern in which the opening of 4000 milliseconds and the closing of 1000 milliseconds are repeated, and this pattern is easy for a game ball to win, and the probability variation control condition Is a pattern that tends to hold. In the grand prize winning pattern table 2 shown in FIG. 14 (B), the opening time is gradually increased to 60 milliseconds, 80 milliseconds, 100 milliseconds, etc. After the opening time is increased to 4000 milliseconds and 1000 milliseconds. This table shows a pattern that repeats closing and closing, and this pattern is an opening / closing operation that makes it easy for the game ball to win and the probability variation control condition to be satisfied after the opening / closing operation that makes it difficult for the game ball to win and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied. It is a pattern that becomes. The opening patterns shown in the big prize opening pattern table 1 and the big prize opening pattern table 2 are called advantageous opening patterns. 14 (C), (D), and (E) are each a table showing patterns that repeat short-term opening, although the opening time gradually becomes longer. This is a pattern in which a game ball is difficult to win and a probability variation control condition is difficult to be established. That is, in the special winning release pattern tables 3 to 5, the probability variation control condition is less likely to be established than in the special winning release pattern table 1 and the special winning release pattern table 2. However, although common short-term opening control is started in each of the big winning opening pattern tables 3 to 5, the opening time gradually increases and the length of the opening time differs in each table. The establishment ratio of the probability variation control conditions differs depending on the table, and the expectation can be maintained until just before the final opening control is finished. The opening patterns shown in the special winning opening pattern tables 3 to 5 are referred to as disadvantageous opening patterns. When the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), either of the big hit types of “probability 6” or “probability 7” As shown in FIG. 13, when the number of rounds is “5”, the special winning release pattern table 1 is designated. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure, the opening / closing control is performed according to the advantageous opening pattern, so the special figure game using the second special figure is used. The probability variation control condition is more easily established than when the special figure display result is “big hit”.

  A special winning opening opening pattern 6 shown in FIG. 14 (F) shows an opening / closing pattern of a special winning opening for an attacker. In the special prize opening pattern tables 3 to 5 shown in FIGS. 14C, 14D, and 14E, an opening time 7 for setting the open state for 32 milliseconds is set before the end code. As a result, there is no predetermined upper limit number of winning holes for the probability variation attacker, and when the game ball is controlled to the closed state by executing all the opening control according to the opening pattern shown in the opening pattern table, It is possible to prevent a so-called ball biting state in which a game ball is caught in the large winning opening for the certain variation attacker and the large winning opening door for the certain variation attacker is caught. For example, if the ball engagement can be prevented by vibrating the opening / closing plate 23b for the probability variation attacker or the winning passage when the end code is read, the opening time 7 is not set in the big winning opening pattern table in advance. Also good.

  The open patterns shown in the big prize open pattern tables 1 to 5 shown in FIGS. 14A to 14E are the open patterns shown in the big prize open pattern table 1 and the open patterns shown in the big prize open pattern table 2. The probability change control condition is most likely to be satisfied (for example, the probability change control condition is satisfied with a probability of almost 100%), and the release pattern shown in the big prize release pattern table 3 is next (for example, the probability of 60%). The probability variation control condition is established), and then the probability variation control condition is likely to be established in the order of the release pattern (for example, the probability variation control condition is established with a probability of 50%) shown in the big prize release pattern table 4. The probability variation control condition is hardly established in the release pattern shown in the release pattern table 5 (for example, the probability variation control condition is established with a probability of 30%. It is an open pattern. 14B to 14E are set to perform an opening / closing operation in which the sum of the opening time and the closing time is always constant (for example, 1500 milliseconds). (E.g. 60 ms, 80 ms, 100 ms, 120 ms, 200 ms open time and close time corresponding to each open time). According to this, since the timing controlled to the open state is constant, the effect control CPU 120 only needs to execute the effect in accordance with the timing, and it is easy to synchronize the effect and the opening / closing operation. In addition, even if the opening time is adjusted at the design stage in order to adjust the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied by changing the winning probability, the design change can also be made because there is less change in the timing for performing the production. It can be done easily. Further, in the opening pattern shown in the big prize opening pattern table 2, after the opening control approximated to the opening pattern shown in the big prize opening pattern table 5 is performed a plurality of times, the opening pattern shown in the big prize opening pattern table 1 Similar opening control is performed. Therefore, whether the release control based on the release pattern shown in the big prize release pattern table 2 is performed or whether the release control based on the release pattern shown in the big prize release pattern table 5 is performed is the initial stage of the release control. It becomes unknown at the stage, and it can be expected that advantageous opening control will be performed after the opening control by the opening pattern shown in the big winning opening pattern table 5 is performed.

  Returning to FIG. 11, after the processing of step S328 is executed, the winning number counter is cleared, and the winning number count value, which is the stored value, is initialized to “0” (step S329). And a solenoid control process is performed (step S330). As will be described in detail later, in the solenoid control process, the opening time data of the big hit opening pattern table determined in the process of step S355 of FIG. 12 is set in the work table before the big winning opening opening, and depending on the big hit type, 8-bit data (for example, “00000010” or “00001000”) in which the solenoid output data D1 or D3 is “1” is set in the work table before the special winning opening is opened.

  After performing the process of step S330, a setting for transmitting a round start command to the effect control board 80 is performed (step S331). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S332), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 6 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 winning number count value has reached a predetermined maximum winning determination value (for example, “9”) (step S341). If the maximum winning determination value has not been reached in step S341 (step S341; No), it is determined whether or not an end code is set in the work table before opening the big winning opening (step S342). When it is determined that the end code is not set (step S342; No), the electric accessory release pattern process is executed (step S343). As will be described in detail later, the electric accessory release pattern processing is performed according to the opening / closing pattern indicated by the special winning opening opening pattern table determined in the processing of step S355 of FIG. This is a process for controlling the opening / closing of the special winning opening at.

  After executing the process of step S343 in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the count switch 23a is on by checking the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23a (step S344). If the count switch 23a is on in step S344 (step S344; Yes), the normal winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S345). The normal winning number count value is, for example, a value stored in a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control counter setting unit) of the RAM 102, and is detected by the count switch 23a while one round game is executed. Any number may be used as long as it indicates the number of game balls. In the process of step S345, setting for paying out a game ball to be a prize ball is performed based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23a.

  After performing the process of step S345, or when the count switch 23a is off (step S344; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation detection switch 24a is on (step S346). If the probability variation detection switch 24a is on (step S346; Yes), the probability variation winning prize count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S347). The probability variation winning number count value is, for example, a value stored in a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102. What is necessary is just to indicate the number of game balls detected by the probability variation detection switch 24a during the execution.

  After the process of step S347 is executed, it is determined whether or not a probability change confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area (game control flag setting unit or the like) of the RAM 102 is on (step S348). When the probability variation confirmation flag is off (step S348; No), the probability variation confirmation flag is set to an on state (step S349).

  After executing the process of step S349, or when the probability change confirmation flag is on (step S348; Yes), the game ball to be a prize ball is paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the probability change detection switch 24a. For this purpose (step S350). After executing the process of step S350, or when the probability variation detection switch 24a is OFF (step S346; No), the big hit release process is terminated.

  When the winning number count value reaches the maximum winning determination value in step S341 (step S341; Yes), for example, in the big winning opening (the big winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or the probability changing attacker 20B) in which opening / closing control is performed. The solenoid (normal attacker solenoid 21a or probability variation solenoid 21b) corresponding to the major prize opening is stopped and the big prize opening (the major prize opening in the normal attacker 20A or the major prize opening in the probability change attacker 20B) is closed. Is set (step S351). For example, in the case where the big prize opening for which opening / closing control is performed is the big prize opening in the normal attacker 20A, the driving of the normal attacker solenoid 21a is stopped and the upper big prize opening is set in the closed state, In the case where the special winning opening for which opening / closing control is performed is a large winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B, the driving of the probability variation attacker solenoid 21b is stopped and the upper special winning opening is set in a closed state.

  Setting for transmitting a round end command to the effect control board 80 after executing the process of step S351 or determining that the end code is set in the process of step S342 (step S342; Yes). Is performed (step S352). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” which is a value corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S353), the big hit release processing is ended.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the big hit release post-processing shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first updates the executable round count value so that 1 is subtracted (step S361). At this time, it is determined whether or not the executable round count value after the update is “0” (step S362). If the executable round count value is other than “0” (step S362; No), the round start waiting time is set (step S363), and the value of the special figure process flag is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing. Is updated to “4” (step S364), and the processing after the big hit release is terminated. In this way, until the updated executable round count value is determined to be “0” by the processing in step S362, the processing in steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. A plurality of rounds can be executed in which a large winning opening (a large winning opening in the normal attacker 20A or a large winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B) is opened.

  When the big winning opening release count value is “0” in step S362 (step S362; Yes), the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set (step S365). At this time, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a jackpot end command to the effect control board 80 is performed (step S366). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S367), and then the big hit release post-processing is ended. The number of times of the short-time state may be counted and specified by EXT data of the jackpot end command or the like, and the effect control board 80 may be notified of the number of times of the short-time state.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S117 of FIG. 6 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S381). As an example, in the process of step S365 in the big jackpot release post-process shown in FIG. 16, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S381, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S381 (step S381; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S381 (step S381; Yes), setting for starting the time reduction control and setting the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the time reduction state is performed. This is performed (step S382). As an example, in the process of step S382, the time reduction flag and the advantageous state flag are set to the on state, and a count initial value (for example, predetermined) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state is set. "100") is set in the hourly number counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S383).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S383 (step S383; 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 S384). As an example, in the process of step S384, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, the count initial value (for example, “71”) 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 S385).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is off in step S383 (step S383; No), after executing the process of step S385, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. (Step S386), the big hit end processing is ended. When the special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 6 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  In such a big hit end process, the setting for starting the time reduction control is performed in step S382 before the setting for starting the probability variation control is performed in step S384. Therefore, if the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the ON state during the big hit gaming state and the probability variation control condition is satisfied, the game state after the big hit gaming state is subjected to the time variation control (according to this, the high opening control) together with the probability variation control. The probability variation state as a high probability / high base state is controlled.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 3 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether or not the gate switch 32a is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 32a. If it is off, the gate passage determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the gate switch 32a is on, the general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of reserved data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151C provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, is obtained. Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined value (for example, “4”) is set as the usual figure hold upper limit value. At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when the usual figure hold upper limit value has not been reached, for example, from among the numerical data updated by a random counter provided in a predetermined area (game control counter setting unit or the like) of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102, for example. Then, numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the normal map display result is extracted. The numerical value data indicating the random value MR4 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151C, whereby the random value MR4 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  The general-purpose hold storage unit 151C stores the hold data of a general-purpose game that has passed through the passing gate 32 but has not yet started. As an example, the universal figure hold storage unit 151C associates the hold numbers in the order of passage of the passing gates 32 (in the order of detection of game balls) with the hold numbers, and the CPU 103 generates a random number circuit based on the establishment of the common figure start condition by the passage of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the usual map display result extracted from 104 or the like is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this way, the hold data stored in the normal figure storage unit 151C indicates that the execution of the normal figure game using the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 10 is being held. The figure display result) becomes the figure hold storage information that makes it possible to determine whether or not “per figure” is determined.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 performs steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. 18 according to the value of the normal process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as a game control flag setting unit) of the RAM 102. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display 10 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit 151C. At this time, for example, when there is pending data stored in the universal map storage unit 151C, the universal map display flag value is set to “1” after executing the universal map display result determination process and the universal map change time determination process. Update to "". The normal symbol determination process is a process for determining whether the normal symbol display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the normal symbol game, is “per normal symbol” or “ordinary symbol loss”. The normal figure change time determination process is a process for determining a normal figure change time which is a variable display time from the start of variable display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 10 to the time when the normal figure display result is derived.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation processing, the normal symbol display 10 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time since the normal symbol started to change is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol change is stopped by the normal symbol display 10 based on the fact that the normal symbol change time has elapsed, and the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this normal electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the variable winning ball device 15 is moved to the vertical position in response to the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game being “per normal map”. Is set to change the second start winning opening 13b formed in the variable winning ball apparatus 15 from the passing disadvantageous state to the passing advantageous state.

  The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “3”. In this normal electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece provided in the variable winning ball device 15 is moved to the vertical position in response to the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game being “per normal map”. Is set to change the second start winning prize port to an open state or a closed state by moving to the tilting position.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol normal process executed in step S140 of FIG. In the normal symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not there is a general-purpose reserved memory based on, for example, a general-purpose reserved memory count value, that is, the general-purpose reserved memory number is “1” or more. It is determined whether or not (step S601). At this time, if the number of stored general maps is “0” and there is no stored general map (step S601; No), the normal diagram start condition for executing the general game is not satisfied, and thus the normal symbol as it is. Normal processing ends.

  When there is a general map hold memory in step S601 (step S601; Yes), numerical data indicating a random number MR4 for determining a general map display result is read from the general map hold storage unit 151C (step S602). At this time, by reading the hold data stored in association with the hold number “1” in the normal figure storage unit 151C, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is read. Further, in the processing of step S602, 1 is subtracted from the general-purpose hold storage count value, and the lower-level entry (for example, the hold numbers “2” to “4” corresponding to the hold number “1” in the general-purpose hold storage unit 151C). The stored contents of the pending data stored in the entry) may be shifted upward by one entry.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S602, a general-purpose display result determination table 135 as shown in FIG. 20 is selected and set as a use table for determining the general-purpose display result (step S603). Returning to FIG. 19, based on the random number value MR4 read in step S602, the general map display result is determined by referring to the general map display result determination table 135 set in step S603 (step S604). At this time, it is determined whether or not the determination result in step S604 is “per standard” (step S605). If it is determined that the game is “per game” (step S605; Yes), the base game flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to an on state (step S606). In the process of step S604, the normal map display result may be determined by determining whether or not the advantageous state flag is set to the on state. Note that it is determined whether or not the advantageous state flag is set to the on state in the process of step S603, and the normal map display result determination table set separately depending on whether or not the advantageous state flag is the on state. You may make it refer.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol stop process executed in step S142 of FIG. In the normal symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the universal symbol fixed display flag is on (step S621). Here, the flag for displaying the fixed figure display is set to the ON state by the process of step S624, which will be described later, in response to the display of the fixed normal symbol that is the result of the normal map display in the normal game.

  When the normal figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S621 (step S621; No), for example, out of the normal symbol display control data stored in the ROM 101, the control data corresponding to the fixed normal symbol is set to be read. The setting for deriving and displaying the confirmed normal symbol is performed (step S622). At this time, a predetermined time is set as the normal map fixed display time (step S623). Then, after the normal symbol fixed display flag is set to the on state (step S624), the normal symbol stop process is terminated.

  In step S621, when the usual figure fixed display flag is on (step S621; Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal figure fixed display time has elapsed (step S625). At this time, if the universal symbol display time has not elapsed (step S625; No), the normal symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the universal symbol fixed display time has elapsed. When the universal map fixed display time has elapsed in step S625 (step S625; Yes), the universal map fixed display flag is cleared and turned off (step S626), and then the universal map hit flag is on. Is determined (step S627). When the flag for the normal map is off in step S627 (step S627; No), the value of the general map process flag is updated to “0” in response to the result of the general map display result being “open map” After that (step S628), the normal symbol stop process is terminated.

  When the normal hit flag is on in step S627 (step S627; Yes), it is determined whether or not the advantageous state flag is on (step S629). At this time, if the advantageous state flag is off (step S629; No), for example, in accordance with the determination ratio shown in FIG. 22, the first general electric power corresponding to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being the normal state. Either one of the opening pattern table A and the first utility power opening pattern table B is selected and set to the usage pattern (step S630). On the other hand, when the advantageous state flag is ON in step S629 (step S629; Yes), the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 corresponds to the advantageous state, for example, according to the determination ratio shown in FIG. Either one of the 2 normal power release pattern table A and the second general electricity release pattern table B is selected and set to the usage pattern (step S631).

  FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the first normal power release pattern table and the second general power release pattern table set in the process of step S630 or S631 of FIG. Each power train opening pattern table is set with a power train opening time indicating the time for the second start winning opening to be opened, a power train closing time indicating the time for the closed state, and the like. There are three types of public power opening times, which are from the public power opening time 1 to the public power opening time 3 in advance. Specifically, the public power opening time 1 is the shortest (for example, 100 milliseconds), Next, the normal power open time 3 is set to be short (for example, 1360 milliseconds), and the normal power open time 2 is set to be the longest (for example, 5300 milliseconds). Further, the normal power closing time is set to 1380 milliseconds. The end code indicates that the closed state is set, and that the opening of the second start winning opening by “per usual” is ended. The first public power release pattern table A shown in FIG. 23A is a table in which a public power release time 1 and an end code are set. When this table is set in the process of step S630 in FIG. In the ordinary electric accessory actuating process in step S143, which will be described later, the second start winning opening is opened for 100 milliseconds and then closed. The first public power release pattern table B shown in FIG. 23 (B) is a table in which a public power release time 2 and an end code are set. When this table is set in the process of step S630 in FIG. After the second start winning opening is opened for 5300 milliseconds in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 described later, the closed state is entered. On the other hand, the second power train opening pattern table A shown in FIG. 23C is a table in which the power train opening time 3 and the power train closing time are alternately set, and the processing in step S631 in FIG. When this table is set, the open state for 1360 milliseconds and the closed state for 1380 milliseconds are alternately repeated three times in the ordinary electric-powered object activation process in step S143 described later. The second public power release pattern table B shown in FIG. 23 (D) is a table in which a normal power release time 2 and an end code are set, like the first general power release pattern table B. When this table is set in the process of S631, the second start winning opening is opened for 5300 milliseconds and then closed in a normal electric accessory operating process in step S143 described later.

  Returning to FIG. 21, after the processing of step S630 or S631, the solenoid output data D2 is designated to designate the second start prize opening as the prize-winning slot to be driven (step S632). After performing the process of step S632, a solenoid control process is performed (step S633). As will be described in detail later, in the solenoid control process in step S633, the open time data of the normal power release pattern table set in the process of step S631 or S632 is set in the normal power release work table, and the solenoid output data D2 is 8-bit data that is “1” (for example, “00000100”) is set in the open work table.

  After the process of step S633 is executed, the value of the general-purpose process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step S634), and then the normal symbol stop process is ended.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the ordinary electric accessory operation process executed in step S143 of FIG. In the ordinary electric accessory operating process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not an end code is set in the public power open work table (step S161). If the end code has been set (step S161; Yes), it is determined that the opening of the second start winning opening corresponding to “per normal” has ended, and the value of the general process flag is updated to “0”. (Step S163), the normal electric accessory operation process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S161 that the end code is not set (step S161; No), the electric accessory release pattern process is executed (step S162), and the ordinary electric accessory operation process is ended. As will be described in detail later, the electric accessory release pattern process is a process for controlling the opening and closing of the second start winning opening according to the open / close pattern indicated by the general electric release pattern table selected in step S630 or A631 of FIG. It is.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a solenoid output data table. The solenoid output data table is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and stores an 8-bit value. As shown in the drawing, the second bit value of the 8-bit data is the solenoid output data D1, which corresponds to the normal attacker solenoid 21a. The value of the third bit is the solenoid output data D2, which corresponds to the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory. The value of the fourth bit is the solenoid output data D3, which corresponds to the probability variation attacker solenoid 21b. In this way, since the solenoid output data D2 corresponding to the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory is set between the solenoid output data D1 and D3, the large winning opening that is not the original winning opening that should be opened due to noise or the like is set. The possibility of controlling to the open state can be reduced. Each solenoid value is updated to “0” or “1” to control opening / closing of each solenoid. The 8-bit data indicated by the solenoid output data table is called a solenoid output bit. The solenoid output bit is set to “00000000” as an initial value.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of a solenoid control process executed in the process of step S330 of FIG. 11 or step S633 of FIG. In the solenoid control process of FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first specifies a solenoid to be driven (step S191). Specifically, when the solenoid control process is executed in step S330 of FIG. 11, the solenoid output data table indicates the type of probability variation according to the jackpot type (if the jackpot type is “probable variation”). Accordingly, since the normal attacker solenoid 21a or the probability variation attacker solenoid 21b is designated in the process of step S353 of FIG. 12, the designated solenoid is specified as the solenoid to be driven. Specifically, when the probability changing attacker solenoid 21b is designated (when the solenoid output data D3 is designated), the solenoid output data is “00001000” and the normal attacker solenoid 21a is designated. When the solenoid output data D1 is designated, the solenoid output data is set to “00000010” to identify the solenoid to be driven. In addition, when the solenoid control process is executed in the process of step S633 in FIG. 21, the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory is specified in the process of step S632 (the solenoid output data D2 is specified). Therefore, by setting the solenoid output data to “00000100”, the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory is specified as the solenoid to be driven.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the solenoid output data D2 of the identified solenoid to be driven is “1” (step S192). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the solenoid output data D2 is “1” by determining whether or not the solenoid output data identified in step S191 is “00000100”. When the value of the solenoid output data D2 is “1” (step S192; Yes), the open time data (general power) set at the head of the general power open pattern table selected in step S630 or S631 of FIG. The data of any one of the opening times 1 to 3 is set in a predetermined area of the public power opening work table (step S193).

  When the value of the solenoid output data D2 is not “1” in step S192 (step S192; No), it is set to the head of the set big winning opening opening pattern table among the big winning opening opening pattern tables 1-6. Open time data is set in a predetermined area of the work table before opening the big prize opening (step S194).

  After executing the process of either step S193 or S194, a value obtained by dividing the time indicated by the release time data (time data) set in the work table by the process of either step S193 or step S194 by 4 milliseconds. Is set as a timer value (step S195). The timer value set in the process of step S195 is subtracted in step 940 in the electric accessory release pattern process described later. Note that the timer value set in step S195 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 when the process of step S193 is executed and when the process of step S194 is executed. For example, when the process of step S193 is executed, the timer value for the ordinary electric accessory is set, and when the process of step S194 is executed, the probability variation attacker provided for the special winning opening and the normal attacker are provided. Set a common timer value (common timer value). Each timer value may be set depending on whether one of steps S193 and S194 is executed.

  After the timer value is set in step S195, the solenoid output data corresponding to the drive target solenoid specified in step S191 is set in a predetermined area of the work table set in either step S193 or S194. (Step S196), the solenoid control process is terminated. Note that the process of step S196 may be executed by the process of step S191. Specifically, when the solenoid control process is executed in step S330 of FIG. 11, the solenoid control process is performed in a predetermined area of the work table before opening the big prize opening in the process of step S633 of FIG. If it is executed, the specified solenoid output data may be stored in a predetermined area of the work table before the normal power release. In addition, it may be determined by referring to the value of the special process flag or the value of the normal process flag in which process the solenoid control process is executed. Further, the process of step S196 may be executed together with the process of storing the open time data in the process of steps S193 and S194.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of each work table of the work table before opening the big prize opening and the work table opening to the public power. As shown in the figure, release time data is stored in the work table by the processing of steps S193 and S194 in FIG. Further, 8-bit solenoid output data is stored by the process of step S196. That is, in the solenoid control process shown in FIG. 26, as shown in FIG. 27, release time data and solenoid output data are stored in a predetermined area of the work table. In each work table, in addition to the opening time data and solenoid output data, the value of the special figure process flag, the value of the common figure process flag, and the like are stored, and are referred to as appropriate according to the processing contents. In addition, in the electrical accessory release pattern process described later, the release time data and solenoid output data stored in each work table are updated. It should be noted that each work table of the work table before opening the big prize opening and the work table opening to the public power is stored in a work table storage area provided in the RAM 102.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the electric accessory release pattern process executed in the process of step S343 of FIG. 15 or step S162 of FIG. 28, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the setting flag is on (step S931). Here, the setting flag corresponds to the fact that either the power train opening work table or the work table before opening the big prize opening is set by any one of steps S934 and S935 described later, 937 described later. It is set to the on state by the process.

  When the setting flag is off (step S931; No), it is determined whether or not the value of the solenoid output data D2 is “1” (step S932). Here, whether or not the value of the solenoid output data D2 is “1” is that the value of the solenoid output data D2 of the solenoid to be driven identified in step S191 in the solenoid control processing shown in FIG. 26 is “1”. (The solenoid output data identified in step S191 in FIG. 26 may be determined as “00000100”). When the value of the solenoid output data D2 is “1” (step S192; Yes), the utility power open work table is set as a use table in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S934).

  If the value of the solenoid output data D2 is not “1” in step S932 (step S932; No), the work table before opening the big prize opening is set as a use table in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S935).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S934 and S935, any one of the normal attacker, the probability variation attacker, and the second start winning opening according to the solenoid output data and the release time data stored in the work table set as the use table The electric accessory opening / closing control is performed so that the electric accessory is opened or closed (step S936). Note that in the process of step S936, control for opening the electric accessory is performed. Specifically, the exclusive OR of the solenoid output bit and the solenoid output data stored in the work table is obtained, and the calculation result is updated as the solenoid output bit, so that the drive signal is output to the solenoid to be driven. Is output to control the opening / closing of the electric accessory. For example, when the solenoid output bit is “00000000” and the solenoid output data is “00001000”, the calculation result is “00001000”, and the value of the third bit (the value of the solenoid output data D3) is “1”. Therefore, a drive signal is output to the solenoid 21b for the probability variation attacker and is controlled to be opened. Note that after the solenoid output bit is updated in the process of step S936, the solenoid output data is updated to “00000000”. After executing the process of step S936, the setting flag is set to the on state (step S937).

  After executing the process of step S937 or when the setting flag is ON in step S931 (step S931; Yes), the timer value set in the process of step S195 in the solenoid control process of FIG. “1” is subtracted (step S938). In the process of step S938, the corresponding timer value may be subtracted depending on whether the process of steps S934 or S935 has been executed. If the setting flag is on, for example, by setting the execution flag indicating that the electric accessory release pattern process has been executed by the process of step S162 to the on state, the process of step S162 What is necessary is just to determine whether the said electric accessory release pattern process was performed, and to subtract a corresponding timer value. Specifically, when the process of step S934 is executed, the timer value for the ordinary electric accessory set in the process of step S195 of FIG. 26 is subtracted “1”, otherwise, What is necessary is just to subtract "1" from the common timer value for the big prize opening.

  After executing the process of step S938, it is determined whether or not the timer value subtracted in the process of step S938 is “0” (step S939). When the timer value is not “0” (step S939; No), the electric accessory release pattern process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value is “0” (step S939; Yes), the target open pattern table is referred to and the time data set next to the time data currently set in the work table is read. Then, the work table is set (step S940). For example, the target opening pattern table is the special winning opening opening pattern table 5 shown in FIG. 14E (when the special winning opening opening pattern table 5 is determined in step S355 of FIG. 12). In addition, in the case where “Large winning opening opening time 6”, which is the first time data of the winning opening opening pattern table 5, is set in the work table before opening the winning opening (in step S196 of FIG. If the timer value is “0” in step S939 in FIG. 28 when the mouth opening time 6 ”is set in the work table before opening the winning opening, the top of the winning opening opening pattern table 5 is displayed. The “big winning opening closing time 4” set next to the time data is read and set in the work table before opening the big winning opening to update the time data. Note that the time data to be read may be specified by shifting the pointer in order from the top every time the time data is set in the work table.

  After the process of step S940 is executed, the solenoid output data stored in the work table is switched in order to control opening / closing of the solenoid to be driven (step S941). Specifically, the value of the bit corresponding to the solenoid to be driven is switched to “1” in the solenoid output data “00000000” stored in the work table. For example, when the solenoid to be driven is the probability changing attacker solenoid 21b, the solenoid output data D3 is switched to “1”, that is, “00001000”. Note that the solenoid to be driven is designated in the processing of step S353 in FIG. 12 or step S632 in FIG. 21, and therefore switching may be performed in accordance with this.

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time data set in the work table in step S940 is an end code (step S942). For example, since the end code is set to “0000” in advance, it can be determined whether or not it is the end code by determining whether or not the time data set in the work table matches “0000”. That's fine. If it is determined that it is not an end code (step S942; No), a value obtained by dividing the time indicated by the time data set in the work table in step S940 by 4 milliseconds is set as a timer value and the timer value is updated. (Step S943).

  After the process of step S943 is executed or when it is determined in step S942 that it is an end code (step S942; Yes), the solenoid output bit and the solenoid output data stored in the work table are the same as the process of step S936. And an electric accessory opening / closing control is performed (step S944). In this case, when the game is “per hit” during the big hit gaming state, the big winning port in the normal attacker 20A or the big winning port in the probability variation attacker 20B and the second start winning port 13b are in an open state or a closed state. . For example, when the solenoid output bit is “00001100” (when the large winning opening and the second starting winning opening 13b in the probability variation attacker 20B are in the open state), and when the second starting winning opening 13b is controlled to open and close, step S941 is performed. Since the solenoid output data stored in the work open work table is “00000100” by the processing, an exclusive OR is calculated in the processing of step S944, and the solenoid output bit is “00001000”. As a result, a drive signal is output to the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory. Therefore, it is possible to output a drive signal for closing the second start winning opening to the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory while keeping the large winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B open. Note that, after calculating the exclusive OR in the electric accessory opening / closing control, the solenoid output data stored in the work table is updated to “00000000”.

  After performing the process of step S944, after clearing the setting flag set to the ON state in step S937 (step S945), the electric accessory release pattern process is terminated. In addition, the time for the open state or the closed state is set by each open pattern table such as the special winning opening opening pattern tables 1 to 6 and the first and second electric train opening pattern tables A and B, and is opened according to the timer value. Although it is controlled to the state or the closed state, the drive time for driving from the closed state to the open state or the drive time for driving from the open state to the closed state may be different depending on the type of the winning opening.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 80 will be described.

  In the effect control board 80, when the supply of power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute a predetermined effect control main process. When the production control main process is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process, clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the CTC (counter / timer mounted on the production control board 80. Circuit) register setting, etc. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on. The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off, the process waits.

  On the side of the production control board 80, an interrupt for receiving the production control command from the main board 31 is generated separately from the timer interruption that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 31 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 31 via the relay board 77 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the RAM 122. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on, the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off, and command analysis processing is executed. In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 31 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process, the effect control process is executed. In the effect control process, various effects such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 9, an audio output operation from the speaker 27, and a lighting operation in a decoration light emitter such as the decoration lamp 28 and the decoration LED are provided. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using the apparatus, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 31 are performed. Subsequent to the effect control process, an effect random number update process is performed, and numerical data indicating the effect random numbers counted by the random counter in the RAM 122 is updated by software as various random values used for effect control.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (such as an effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols in the display area of the image display device 9 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 31 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process of determining the fixed decorative symbols and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbols and the type of display result is included. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that is a variable symbol display result corresponding to the reception of the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 31 is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 80 is autonomous even if the production control command from the main board 31 is not used. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command or the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 31 is received. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The big hit start process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot start time process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 31 or the like. It is out. Also, in the big hit start process, in a round game with the number of rounds being “5”, it is possible to select an open pattern in which a game ball is likely to win a big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B (a probability variation control condition is easily established). Either a suggestion effect that suggests sex or a special effect that indicates that an open pattern is selected in which a game ball is likely to win a winning prize opening in the probability variation attacker 20B (a probability variation control condition is easily established). Including a process for determining whether or not to perform, and a process for determining an execution pattern for a suggestion effect or a special effect. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot game state, for example, according to the number of rounds, and displays an effect image based on the set content of the image display device 9. Displaying in the display area, outputting sound and sound effect from the speaker 27 by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, and decorating by outputting a command (lighting signal) to the lamp control board 35 Various effects control in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the lamp 28 and the decoration LED is executed. Further, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 31, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content in the display area of the image display device 9. In addition, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 70, sound and sound effects are output from the speaker 27, and by outputting a command (electric decoration signal) to the lamp control board 35, the decoration lamp 28 and the decoration LED are output. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of processing performed in the big hit start time processing in step S174 of FIG. In the process within the big hit start time process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first specifies the big hit type (step S771). The jackpot type may be specified based on a variable display result notification command or the like transmitted from the main board 31.

  After executing the process of step S771, referring to the suggestion effect execution determination table shown in FIG. 31A, either the suggestion effect or the special effect is executed based on the jackpot type specified in step S771. Is determined (step S772). FIG. 31A is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the suggestion effect execution determination table. As shown in the figure, in the suggestion effect execution determination table, whether to execute the suggestion effect or the special effect is determined at a predetermined ratio according to the jackpot type such as “probability change 1” to “probability change 7”. It is configured. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “probability variation 6” or “probability variation 7”, the ratio determined to execute the special effect is set higher than the ratio determined to execute the suggestion effect. When the jackpot type is “probability variation 6” or “probability variation 7”, it is possible to indicate to the player that the release pattern advantageous to the player (probability of probability variation control condition is easily established) is selected. . When the big hit type is “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 5”, the ratio determined to execute the suggestion effect is set higher than the ratio determined to execute the special effect. Therefore, when the big hit type is “probability variation 1” to “probability variation 5”, it is indicated to the player that there is a possibility that an opening pattern advantageous to the player (probability of probability variation control condition is likely to be established) may be selected. It can be suggested, and the game interest can be improved, and it can be prevented that the player recognizes in advance that an advantageous opening pattern is selected. In addition, although it showed about the case where any production | presentation of a suggestion production | presentation and a special production | generation was shown, there may be a case where neither production is performed.

  Returning to FIG. 30, after performing the process of step S772, it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the suggestion effect in step S772 (step S773). When it is determined to execute the suggestion effect (step S773; Yes), the suggestion effect pattern is determined according to the determination ratio shown in the suggestion effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 31B (step S774). The suggestive effect pattern indicates that there is a high possibility that the open pattern that is most advantageous to the player (the probability variation control condition is easily established) is selected, and then the patterns 2 and 3 are the most players. This indicates that there is a high possibility that an open pattern that is advantageous to (the probability variation control condition is easily established) is selected. Therefore, in the suggestion effect pattern determination table in this embodiment, a jackpot type (for example, “probability change 1”, “probability change 6”, etc.) in which an open pattern that is advantageous to the player (probability of probability change control is easily established) is selected. In the case of the jackpot type (for example, “probability change 5”, etc.) in which the suggested effect pattern of pattern 1 is determined and an open pattern that is disadvantageous for the player (probability of the probability change control condition is difficult to be established) is selected, The ratio at which the suggestive effect pattern of pattern 3 is determined is set high. Also, in the case of big hit types such as “probability change 3” and “probability change 4”, “probability change 3” is more likely to satisfy the probability change control condition than the big hit type “probability change 4”. Is set to be higher in “probability 3”. The pattern 4 is a pattern in which the suggestion effect shown in the pattern 3 is executed at the beginning of the round game, and after that, after the predetermined time has passed, the suggestion effect indicating that the game state is likely to satisfy the probability variation control condition. . According to this, since the degree of advantage for the player varies depending on the pattern of the suggestion effect, even if the special effect is not executed, the suggestion effect having a high advantage among the plurality of suggestion effects may be performed. Amusement interest can be improved.

  The suggestion effect in this embodiment is executed during a round game in which the number of rounds is “1” to “4”. As shown in FIGS. 33A to 33D, the suggestive effect pattern 1 sequentially displays character images in a predetermined display area in the image display device 9 in each round game with the number of rounds “1” to “3”. In the round game with the number of rounds “4”, this is a suggestion effect pattern in which all the characters displayed in the round games “1” to “3” are displayed. As shown in FIGS. 34A to 34D, the suggestive effect pattern 2 displays character images in order in a predetermined display area in the image display device 9 in round games with the number of rounds “1” and “2”. This is a suggestion effect pattern in which the character image is not displayed in the round game with the number of rounds “3”. As shown in FIGS. 35A to 35D, the suggestive effect pattern 3 displays character images in order in a predetermined display area in the image display device 9 only in a round game with the number of rounds “1”. Is a suggestion effect pattern in which character images are not displayed in round games of “2” and “3”. As shown in FIGS. 36A to 36D, the suggestive effect pattern 4 displays character images in order in a predetermined display area in the image display device 9 only in a round game with a round number “1”. Is a suggestion effect pattern in which character images are not displayed in round games of “2” and “3”, and a predetermined timing in a round game of “5” (the game ball is easy to win (the probability variation control condition is This is a suggestion effect pattern in which the character images (three character images) shown in FIG. Thus, in this embodiment, the number of characters displayed suggests the possibility of selecting an open pattern that is advantageous to the player (the probability variation control condition is easily established). It is shown that there is a high possibility that the release pattern that is advantageous to the player (the probability variation control condition is easily established) is selected as the number of the opening patterns increases. Note that the possibility of selecting an opening pattern that is advantageous to the player (the probability variation control condition is easily established) may be indicated by displaying the type of production, a message, and the like instead of the number of characters. .

  Returning to FIG. 30, when it is determined in step S773 that the special effect is to be executed (step S773; No), the special effect pattern is determined (step S775). A plurality of special effect patterns may be prepared in advance according to the jackpot type specified in step S771. Moreover, you may make it determine one of special effect patterns out of several special effect patterns based on the numerical data which show the random value for special effect pattern determination irrespective of big hit type.

  After executing the process of either step S774 or S775, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” (step S776), and the process within the big hit start time process is terminated.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect processing in step S175 of FIG. In the jackpot effect processing of FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received (step S501). At this time, if the jackpot end designation command has not been received (step S501; No), it is determined whether or not the number of round games executed in the jackpot gaming state (number of rounds) is less than “5” (step S502). ). If the number of rounds is less than “5” (step S502; Yes), it is determined whether or not it is determined to execute the suggestion effect in step S772 of FIG. 30 (step S503). Returning to FIG. 32, when it is determined that the suggestion effect is to be executed (step S503; Yes), the suggestion effect is executed according to the suggestion effect pattern determined in step S774 of FIG. 30 (step S504). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is determined to execute the special effect (step S503; No), the special effect is executed according to the special effect pattern determined in step S775 of FIG. 30 (step S505).

  After executing the process of either step S504 or step S505, the big hit effect according to the number of rounds is executed (step S506), and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S502 that the number of rounds is “5” or more (step S502; No), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is “5” (step S507). When the number of rounds is “5” (step S507; Yes), it is determined whether a probability change detection command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received (step S508). If it is determined that the probability change detection command has not been received (step S508; No), for example, a message “Please strike right!” Instructing the player to launch a game ball into the right game area 2B, FIG. 33 (e), FIG. 34 (e), and FIG. 35 (e) are displayed, and an instruction notification image AR2 indicating a right-pointing arrow is displayed (step S509). End the process. If a probability change detection command has never been received during a round game with a round number of “5”, the launch is performed at the end of (or before) the round game with a round number of “5”. In the promotion effect, an effect indicating that the probability variation control condition is not satisfied may be executed as shown in FIG. Whether or not it is the end of the round game may be determined by whether or not a round end command transmitted from the main board 31 has been received. Further, the launch promotion effect in step S509 may be executed in response to the start of control of the probability variation attacker 20B to the open state. Here, whether or not the control to the open state is started may be determined by starting the control to the open state by setting the release time data in the work table. In addition, for example, the closing times 1 to 4 included in the special winning opening opening pattern tables 2 to 5 are set so that the total value of the opening time and the closing time is constant. It may be determined that the control to the open state has been started, and the launch promotion effect may be executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S508 that the probability variation detection command has been received (step S508; Yes), the probability variation determination for notifying the player that the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied. An effect is executed (step S510), and the big hit effect process is terminated. A plurality of types of probability change determination effects are prepared in advance. For example, in this embodiment, a game ball is difficult to win (a probability change control condition is difficult to be established). Is likely to win a prize (probability control conditions are easily established). According to this, a special feeling can be given to a player, and a game interest can be improved. In addition, as the probability variation determination effect in this embodiment, an effect for displaying the image shown in FIG. 33 (f) and FIG. 34 (f) and an effect for displaying the image shown in FIG. 36 (g) are prepared in advance. ing.

  When it is determined in step S507 that the number of rounds is not “5” (step S507; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S511). When the probability change confirmation flag is off (step S510; No), a non-probability change confirmation effect indicating that the control is not changed to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (step S512), and the big hit effect processing is ended. To do. On the other hand, if the probability change confirmation flag is on (step S510; Yes), a probability change confirmation effect indicating that the control is changed to the probability change state after the big hit gaming state is finished (step S513), and the big hit effect processing is ended.

  If a jackpot end designation command is received in step S501 (step S501; Yes), a jackpot end notification effect time is set (step S514). In the process of step S514, for example, one of a plurality of types of jackpot end notification effect time is selected and set corresponding to the jackpot end effect waiting time specified by the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11. That's fine. More specifically, the same time as the jackpot end effect waiting time designated by the jackpot end designation command may be set as the jackpot end notification effect time. After executing the process of step S514, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6”, and then the big hit effect process is terminated.

  As described above, according to the above configuration, in the grand prize winning pattern tables 3 to 5 shown in FIGS. 14C, 14D, and 14E, the opening time for 32 milliseconds before the end code is opened. 7 is set, so that the game ball enters the grand prize opening for the probability variation attacker while the grand prize opening for the probability variation attacker is controlled to be closed, and the game ball enters the grand prize opening door for the probability variation attacker. It is possible to prevent a so-called ball biting state as shown in FIG. In addition, since a newly launched game ball is opened only during a period in which it does not win, such as 32 milliseconds (it is instantaneously opened), it is possible to suppress the occurrence of an unexpected winning. Thus, it is possible to prevent a winning rate different from the originally set winning rate. Further, according to the above configuration, in the operation for preventing the ball biting state, the period for opening (opening time 7) is set shorter than any opening time, and thus included in any opening pattern. Since the operation of preventing the ball biting state is executed in a period shorter than the opening period, it is possible to prevent a new winning other than the ball to be bitten from occurring.

  In addition, according to the above configuration, it is difficult for a game ball to win a prize winning opening for a probability variation attacker (a probability variation control condition is difficult to be established), and a game ball is easy to win (a probability variation control condition is established). (Easy to do) Even if the opening / closing operation pattern is set to be unfavorable for the player, it is expected that the advantageous opening / closing operation will be performed after the unfavorable opening / closing operation is performed. Can improve the game entertainment.

  Further, according to the above configuration, in the round game with the number of rounds “5”, a pattern is set in which the opening time of the large winning opening for the probability variation attacker is gradually increased, and the opening / closing operation unfavorable to the player is performed. Even if it is started, the opening / closing operation that is executed after the opening / closing operation that is executed first among the plurality of opening / closing operations that is performed is an advantageous opening / closing operation for the player. It can be expected that an advantageous opening / closing operation will be performed after the operation is performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, according to the above configuration, even when the “big hit” is reached during the big hit gaming state, the solenoid open control time is stored in the open normal work table by performing the solenoid control process. . Therefore, even if the opening / closing control of the other winning opening occurs during the opening / closing control of one winning opening for the winning opening having different opening opportunities, the setting for performing the opening / closing control of each winning opening is performed in a common process. The program capacity can be reduced without causing problems.

  Further, in the electric accessory release pattern process, the exclusive OR of the solenoid output bit and the solenoid output data is calculated, so that a drive signal is output to the drive target and the solenoid opening / closing control is performed. Therefore, even if the opening / closing control of the other winning opening occurs during the opening / closing control of one winning opening with respect to the winning opening having different opening opportunities, the opening / closing control of each winning opening can be executed by a common process. The program capacity can be reduced without causing problems. Further, when the timer value becomes “0” in the electric accessory release pattern process, it is updated to the next set time data. That is, switching of time data is performed by a common process, so that the program capacity can be reduced. Furthermore, when the timer value becomes “0” in the electric accessory release pattern process, the solenoid output data is switched along with the update of the time data. Then, an exclusive OR with the solenoid output bit is calculated, the solenoid output bit is updated, and a drive signal is output. Therefore, since the solenoid output bit is also updated by a common process, the program capacity can be reduced.

  Further, according to the above configuration, of the solenoids such as the normal attacker solenoid 21a, the probability variation attacker solenoid 21b, and the normal electric accessory solenoid 16, which solenoid is to be driven is determined by the solenoid control process. In order to specify, each solenoid can be controlled by a common process without causing a problem.

  Further, according to the above configuration, an illegal winning is detected by the winning error determination process. Therefore, even if a plurality of winning holes are provided, an illegal winning can be determined appropriately.

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In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application 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.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which the process of step S192 in FIG. 26 is executed to determine which process of steps S193 and S194 is to be executed, but this is only an example. Which of the processes in steps S193 and S194 is to be executed may be determined by referring to the value of the special process flag or the value of the normal process flag, or the solenoid control process is executed. The solenoid control process may be executed after designating which process to execute.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the process of step S934 or S935 is determined by executing the process of step S932 in FIG. 28 is shown, but this is an example. Whether to execute one of steps S934 and S935 may be determined, for example, by referring to the value of the special process flag or the value of the general process flag, or the electric accessory release pattern. Prior to executing the process, it is possible to specify which process is to be executed and then execute the electric accessory release pattern process.

(3) In the above embodiment, a value obtained by dividing the time indicated by the release time data (time data) set in the work table by 4 milliseconds in the process of step S195 in FIG. 26 is set as a timer value. Although an example in which “1” is subtracted in the process of step S938 in FIG. 28 is shown, this is an example. The timer value set in the process of step S195 in FIG. 26 may be the time indicated by the time data set in the work table. In this case, every time the process of step S938 of FIG.

(4) In the above embodiment, an example in which an exclusive OR of solenoid output data for specifying a solenoid to be driven and a solenoid output bit is obtained, and a drive signal is output to the solenoid to be driven according to the calculation result Although shown, this is an example. For example, data for specifying the solenoid to be driven (solenoid specification data) is stored in association with the time data stored in the work table, and a new value is generated when the timer value becomes “0”. Alternatively, a drive signal may be output to the solenoid specified by the solenoid specifying data corresponding to the time data read.

  (5) In the above embodiment, when the opening / closing control of the large winning opening for the probability variation attacker is performed based on the large winning opening pattern tables 3 to 5, the so-called ball biting state is prevented by opening the opening for 32 milliseconds. Although the example which performs operation | movement was shown, this is an example. For example, the operation to prevent a state such as a ball biting is an open state after the control to the open state is started (after the opening operation from the closed position to the open position is started) in a so-called ball biting state. It may be an operation of starting control to the closed state (starting control to return to the closed position) before becoming. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 37 (a), when a game ball wins a winning hole for probability variation attacker and becomes a so-called ball-engaged state as shown in FIG. 37 (b), FIG. As shown in c), the control to the closed state is started (after the opening operation from the closed position to the open position is started) and the control to the closed state is started (the closed position is started). As shown in FIG. 37 (d), the closed position may be returned before the open position is started. According to this, even when a so-called ball biting occurs, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a new winning other than the ball to be bitten. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the period of the open state is set to 32 milliseconds in the operation of preventing the ball biting state is shown as an example. For example, a period shorter than the shortest period (shortest firing interval (for example, 0.6 seconds)) of the period from the time when a game ball is first fired from the ball hitting device to the time when the next game ball is fired, It is good also as an operation period which prevents a biting state. According to this, since it operates in a period shorter than the period in which the game medium is fired, even when a so-called ball biting occurs, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a new winning other than the ball to be bitten. Can do.

  (6) In the above embodiment, even when a game ball wins a big winning opening for a probability variation attacker by the action of preventing the ball biting state, the winning for 32 milliseconds until the end code is read is effective. An example of counting as a winning prize (for example, executing the process of step S347) is shown, but this is an example. For example, a predetermined period after the start of the operation to prevent the ball biting state and after the release state ends is set in advance in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 as the validity determination timer value, and the winnings within the predetermined period are valid. You may make it determine with a prize. In this case, for example, the validity determination timer value is gradually subtracted according to the read end code, and it is determined that the winning is valid when the probability variation detection switch is turned on before becoming “0”. do it. According to this, it is possible to appropriately determine a delayed winning ball such that a game ball wins after so-called ball biting is eliminated as a winning within the effective period.

  (7) In the above embodiment, by executing the suggestion effect, the possibility that the game ball is likely to win the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B (the probability variation control condition is easily established) has been selected. Although the example suggested to the player has been shown, in addition to the suggestion effect, an opening number notification effect for notifying the player of the number of times of opening of the big winning opening in the probability variation attacker 20B may be executed. Specifically, it is only necessary to notify the player of the number of times of opening / closing operation of the pattern in which the game ball is difficult to win and the probability variation control condition is difficult to be satisfied, such as the big winning release pattern tables 3 to 5. The number of opening operations in preventing a state may be excluded from the number of opening operations of the opening / closing operation. In this case, for example, if the big prize release pattern table is determined in any one of the big prize release pattern tables 3 to 5 in step S355, that fact and the release included in the decided big prize release pattern table. An opening number command indicating the number of opening times excluding time 7 is transmitted to the effect control board 80, and after performing the suggestion effect in step S504, an effect of notifying the player of the number of opening times based on the opening number command is provided. Just do it. The effect of notifying the player of the number of times of opening may be executed in a round game with a round number of “4” or may be executed at the start of a round game with a round number of “5”. Good. In addition, the effect of notifying the player of the number of times of opening may display a message, or a plurality of types of sounds corresponding to the number of times of opening may be prepared in advance and notified by sound. According to this, it is possible to notify the player of the number of times controlled to the open state, increase the game motivation of the player aiming for a winning opportunity, and limit the notification effect for the opening that is difficult to win. Can be discouraged.

  (8) In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the opening control of the large winning opening for the probability variation attacker is performed according to the opening pattern determined in the process of step S355, but, for example, a decoration LED is preliminarily provided on the probability variation attacker 20B. The decoration LED may be turned on in response to the large winning opening for the probability variation attacker being opened. In this case, for example, the lighting and extinction are repeated according to the opening time data included in the big winning opening pattern table being set in the work table before opening the big winning opening and the closing time data being set. That's fine. Alternatively, it may be turned on by determining that the control to the open state is started every time a certain period of time elapses. According to this, since the probability variation attacker 20B emits light at the timing controlled to the open state, it is possible to attract attention to the probability variation attacker 20B and improve the player's expectation as to whether or not the game medium will win. be able to.

  (9) In the above embodiment, an example in which the execution of the suggestion effect is determined without executing the special effect when the jackpot type is “probability 2” in the process of step S772 is shown. is there. For example, even when the big hit type is “probability 2”, execution of the special effect may be determined. If it is determined that the special effect is to be executed when the jackpot type is “probability variation 2”, for example, the special effect is not executed during a round game in which the number of rounds is “1” to “4”. do it. According to this, when the opening / closing control is performed according to the special advantageous opening / closing pattern, the suggestion effect is limited, so that the player is aware in advance that the opening / closing control advantageous to the player is performed. Can be prevented.

  (10) In the above embodiment, after an opening / closing operation in which the game ball is difficult to win and the probability variation control condition is difficult to be satisfied, an opening pattern (special) that is an opening / closing operation in which the game ball is likely to win and the probability variation control condition is easily satisfied. As an opening pattern table including the advantageous opening pattern), only the grand prize opening pattern table 2 is set in advance. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of opening patterns are prepared in advance as the special advantageous opening pattern. It may be. For example, the opening times included in the big winning opening pattern tables 3 to 5 such as 60 milliseconds, 80 milliseconds, 100 milliseconds, etc., as the opening / closing operation time in which the game ball is difficult to win and the probability variation control condition is difficult to be established. In addition to the grand prize opening pattern table 2 including the pattern table, a time shorter than the opening time included in the big prize opening pattern tables 3 to 5 is set as an opening / closing operation time in which the game ball is difficult to win and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied. (Special opening / closing pattern table) may be prepared in advance. In this case, when the big hit type is “probability 2”, the opening / closing operation may be performed according to the opening pattern shown in the special opening / closing pattern table rather than the big winning opening pattern table 2. According to this, even when an unfavorable opening / closing operation is started, another unfavorable opening / closing operation may be started after the unfavorable opening / closing operation is performed. Therefore, it can be expected that an advantageous opening / closing operation will be performed after an unfavorable opening / closing operation is performed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  (11) In addition, the device configuration and data configuration of the gaming machine, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display operation in the image display device, the sound output operation in the speaker, and the lighting in the game effect lamp, the decoration segment lamp, and the decoration LED Various production operations including the operation can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and is scored based on the occurrence of winnings by enclosing gaming media It can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives

  (12) A program and data for realizing the present invention are limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Instead of this, a form distributed by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device may be adopted. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 5 ... Hitting ball operation handle 6 ... Game board 7 ... Game area 7A ... Left game area 7B ... Right game area 8a ... 1st special symbol display device 8b ... 2nd special symbol display device 9 ... Image display device 10 ... Normal symbol display 13a ... 1st start winning opening 13b, 13c ... 2nd starting winning opening 15 ... Variable winning ball apparatus 20A ... Normal attacker 20B ... Probability change attacker 31 ... Main board 80 ... Production control board 100 ... Micro for game control Computer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A game machine in which a game is performed by firing a game medium and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Variable winning means for changing the game medium from an open state in which it is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult or impossible to win a prize;
Control means for performing control to change the variable winning means between the open state and the closed state by any one of a plurality of types of open / close patterns;
Privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means;
Informing means for informing the provision of the privilege when a game medium wins the variable winning means;
Production execution means capable of executing a plurality of types of specific productions in the advantageous state;
With
The plurality of types of opening / closing patterns include an advantageous opening / closing pattern that is easy for a game medium to win, and a disadvantageous opening / closing pattern that is more difficult to win than the advantageous opening / closing pattern,
The control means includes
When executing the control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern, the normal advantageous opening / closing pattern for executing the control for changing the opening state for a long time from the start of the control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern, and the disadvantage by the start of the control by the advantageous opening / closing pattern. The control by the opening / closing pattern of any one of the special advantageous opening / closing patterns for executing the control for changing to the open state for a long time after executing the same or approximate control as the control by the opening / closing pattern for a predetermined time can be executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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