JP2015198839A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing interest in a game.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: passage routes including a first route 34 through which game media can pass and a second route 33 through which game media can pass and which is more advantageous than the first route to a player; detection means 23 for detecting the game media passing through the passage routes; a regulation member 210 capable of regulating a passage of the game media through the first route; and regulation control means 106 for executing regulation control which regulates the game media's passage through the first route 34 by the regulation member, when the detection means detects a prescribed number of game media. When the regulation control is executed by the regulation control means 106, it is easier for the game media to pass through the second route 33 than when the regulation control is not executed.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing games using game media.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game ball as a game medium, a game ball that has passed through the gate and entered a rotating body is generally used. There is one that sorts the receiving part into a specific receiving part that is more advantageous to the player than the general receiving part. In these gaming machines, the distribution probability (entry probability) to the specific receiving portion is the distribution probability (entry probability) in the normal gaming mode in the specific game mode that is shifted when it is a win. / 3 to 1 (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-313597 A

  However, Patent Document 1 has a problem that the game entertainment cannot be improved because switching is not performed unless it is successful.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
A first path through which the game medium can pass (for example, a normal path 34) and a second path through which the game medium can pass and which is more advantageous to the player than the first path (for example, a special path 33). Including a passage route (for example, a passage route composed of the guide route 208, the special route 33, and the normal route 34),
Detection means (for example, an accessory count switch 23) for detecting a game medium passing through the passage path;
A restricting member (for example, a stopper 210) capable of restricting the game medium from passing through the first path;
When the detection means detects a predetermined number of game media (for example, 3 which is a ceiling value), regulation control means (for example, regulation control for regulating the passage of the game media through the first path by the regulation member (for example, When the CPU 106 is “Y” in S337 during the small hit release process, a part for executing the stopper solenoid drive setting and moving the stopper 210 to the restriction position),
With
When the restriction control is performed by the restriction control means, it is easier for the game medium to pass through the second route than when the restriction control is not performed (for example, by moving the stopper 210 to the restriction position, (A part in which the game balls are distributed only to the special route 33 where the game balls can easily enter the area 49)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the number of detected game media reaches a predetermined number regardless of the win, it becomes easier for the game media to enter the second route advantageous to the player. Can be improved.

A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) capable of playing using a game medium (for example, a game ball),
A first path through which the game medium can pass (for example, a normal path 34) and a second path through which the game medium can pass and which is more advantageous to the player than the first path (for example, a special path 33). Including a passage route (for example, a passage route composed of the guide route 208, the special route 33, and the normal route 34),
Detection means (for example, an accessory count switch 23) for detecting a game medium passing through the passage path;
A regulating member (for example, a stopper 250 in the modified example) capable of regulating the passage of the game medium through the second path;
When the detection means detects a predetermined number of game media (for example, 3 which is a ceiling value), the regulation release control for performing the regulation release control for releasing the regulation of the game media passing through the second path by the regulation member. (For example, in the modification shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 106 moves the stopper 250 to the non-restricted position when the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 in the small hit gaming state has a ceiling value of 3 or more. Part to move to)),
With
When the restriction release control is performed by the restriction release control means, the game medium is easier to pass through the second path than when the restriction release control is not performed (for example, the stopper 250 is moved to the non-restricted position). That is, it is possible to distribute the game balls to the special route 33 where the game balls can easily enter the special area 49)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the number of detected game media reaches a predetermined number regardless of the win, it becomes easier for the game media to enter the second route advantageous to the player. Can be improved.

A gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
Game control means that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player (for example, a portion where the CPU 106 executes the big hit releasing process of S117 in the special symbol process),
Specific area detecting means (for example, specific area switch 24) for detecting that the game medium that has passed through the passage route has entered the specific area;
Detected game medium number storage means (for example, an approaching ball counter set in the RAM 104) for storing the number of game media detected by the detection means (for example, the accessory count switch 23);
Initialization means for initializing the number of game media stored in the detected game medium number storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 106 initializes the counter value of the approaching ball counter);
With
The game control means controls the specific game state when a game medium that has entered the specific area is detected by the specific area detection means,
The initialization means executes the initialization when controlled by the game control means to the specific game state (in a modified example, a game ball that has entered the specific area 49 is detected by the specific area switch 24). Sometimes the counter value of the approach ball counter is initialized)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when controlled to the specific gaming state, the number of game media detected by the detecting means is initialized, so the frequency of controlling to the specific gaming state advantageous to the player can be suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the gambling ability of the gaming machine from becoming excessively high.

The gaming machine of means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, claim 2, and means 1,
Detected game medium number storage means (for example, an approaching ball counter set in the RAM 104) for storing the number of game media detected by the detection means (for example, the accessory count switch 23);
Initialization means for initializing the number of game media stored in the detected game medium number storage means (for example, a portion where the CPU 106 initializes the counter value of the approaching ball counter);
With
The initialization means executes the initialization in response to power-off or power-on (for example, a portion in which the CPU 106 initializes the counter value of the approaching ball counter by executing S10 of the main process at the time of startup).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the advantageous degree differs depending on the gaming machine due to the difference in the number of game media stored in the detected game media number storage means at the time of opening a game hall where the game is started when the power is turned on. Can be avoided.

The gaming machine of means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claim 1, claim 2, means 1, and means 2,
The effect execution means (for example, the CPU 106 displays the number of approaching balls according to the counter value of the approaching ball counter) that executes the effect according to the number of game media (for example, the counter value of the approaching ball counter) detected by the detecting means. Part for controlling the display of the display 220 in the display control process)
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the player can recognize that the number of detected game media is close to a predetermined number by performing an effect according to the number of game media detected by the detecting means. Since a sense of expectation that the medium can easily enter the second route can be enhanced, it is possible to improve amusement interest.

The gaming machine of means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1, 2, and means 1 to 3,
A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning device 40) that is provided in a game area through which game media can pass and changes between an open state in which the game media can win and a closed state in which the game media cannot be won;
Based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, specific control means for performing a specific control to change the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state (for example, the first start winning port 42L) 42R and the second start winning opening 43, a special game in which the variable display result is always “small hit” is executed based on the passing of the game ball, and the accessory opening / closing operation in step S332 in the small hit release process CPU 106) for executing the control of
In the specific control, a notification effect executing means for performing a predetermined notification effect (e.g., the CPU 126 that executes the setting for executing the notification effect in step S544 in the small hit effect processing, or the sound is output according to the setting of the CPU 126). Speakers 8L, 8R),
Based on the fact that the game medium that has won the variable winning device has passed through a specific area provided in the variable winning device, a gaming state control means (for example, V winning is controlled) is controlled to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. CPU 106 for executing the big hit release process of S117 based on the occurrence,
With
In the case where a specific start passage in which a game medium passes through the start area occurs during the specific control, the specific control means, when the game medium does not pass through the specific area during the specific control, On the other hand, when the game medium passes through the specific area during the specific control while the new specific control based on the specific start passage is started after the end of the game, the control is performed based on the fact that the specific area has passed After the specific gaming state ends, the new specific control based on the specific start passage is started (for example, steps S368 to S374 of the small hit end process are executed)
When the new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed after the end of the specific control, the notification effect executing means is the first as the notification effect when the new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed. While performing the notification effect, when the new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed after the specific gaming state ends, a second notification effect different from the first notification effect is executed (for example, small) The hit end effect process is executed, and the process of step S544 is executed based on the notification effect setting table shown in FIG. 20).
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when a specific start passage occurs when the game medium passes through the start area during the specific control, a new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed after the end of the specific control without being controlled to the specific game state. Since a different notification effect is executed when it is performed and when a new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed after the specific game state is controlled and the end of the specific game state, the notification effect according to the state of the game Can be improved, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In addition, this invention may have only the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention, and has a structure other than this invention specific matter with the invention specific matter described in the claim of this invention. It may be a thing.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which expands and shows one structural example of a variable winning apparatus. 3 is a perspective view showing a structure of a distribution unit 200. FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining an operation principle of a distribution unit 200. It is a timing chart which shows the output timing of various signals. It is a figure which shows the condition of the display effect in an approach ball number display. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball induced | guided | derived to the normal path | route. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for production control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the main process in the microcomputer for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit effect production process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an alerting | reporting effect setting table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit | end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the stopper 250 in a modification. It is a front view which shows the form applied to the slot machine.

  One embodiment (example) for carrying out the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below. In the description of each step in the flowchart, for example, a portion described as “S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A game ball as a game medium is driven into this game area.

  A variable prize device 40 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area on the game board 2. FIGS. 2A and 2B are enlarged views showing an example of the configuration of the variable winning device 40, and FIG. 2C is a first special symbol display provided inside the variable winning device 40. FIG. It is a figure which expands and shows apparatus 4A, the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B, the 1st reservation display 8A, and the 2nd reservation display 8B. As shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, a first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and a second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B are provided in the winning space of the variable winning device 40. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device. . The special symbol (first special symbol) variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (second special symbol) variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Symbol) is also referred to as “second special figure”.

  Around the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, a first hold indicator 8A and a second hold are arranged so as to surround the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 8B is provided (see FIG. 2C). Each of the first hold indicator 8A and the second hold indicator 8B displays the variable display hold memory number (special figure hold memory number) in the special figure game so that it can be specified (special figure hold memory display). As an example, the first hold indicator 8A is configured to determine the variable display hold memory number (first special figure hold memory number) in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A according to the number of lights. Display as identifiable. The second hold indicator 8B can specify the variable display hold memory number (second special figure hold memory number) in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B by the lighting number. indicate. The variable display hold storage in the special game occurs when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43 and enters the start winning prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the special figure game is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because the state is controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state, the variable display hold memory corresponding to the established start condition is stored. Done. Each of the first hold indicator 8A and the second hold indicator 8B has a number (for example, “4”, for example) 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. (4) LED should just be comprised.

  In this embodiment, the first hold indicator 8A is provided small at the four corners of the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B is provided small at the four corners of the second special symbol display device 4B. ing. When the first hold indicator 8A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided in such a manner that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize in this way, the variable display based on the hold memory is performed and the small hit game state is controlled. In addition, it is possible to make the player feel that the variable display and the small hit game state are not based on the hold memory, and the game entertainment can be improved. Note that the first hold indicator 8A and the second hold indicator 8B are limited to those provided small near the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B as shown in FIG. 2C. Instead, for example, by providing at the end of the game area, the display of the hold memory may be difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  Further, for example, an image display device configured to display various effect images may be arranged on a back surface in the winning space of the variable winning device 40, which includes a liquid crystal display device (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display) or the like. The image display device, for example, corresponds to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special symbol game and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the decorative symbol display unit that is a variable display unit divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be individually identified may be variably displayed.

  Below the variable winning device 40, general winning ports 41L and 41R, first starting winning ports 42L and 42R, a second starting winning port 43, an out port 69, and the like are provided. The first start winning ports 42L and 42R and the second start winning port 43 are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43 have an electric motor having a pair of movable blades that are changed by a motor or a solenoid into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilt position. With a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory), when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, it is in a normally open state where the game ball is difficult to enter (pass), and when the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, You may comprise so that a ball | bowl may be in the expansion open state which is easy to approach (pass).

  Each of the general winning ports 41L, 41R is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The out port 69 takes in a game ball that has not won any winning area at the bottom of the gaming area and discharges it to the outside of the gaming area.

  The game balls that have entered the first start winning opening 42L, 42R are detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special symbol variable display is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A. The first start condition is established, and the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one. Here, the first special figure holding memory number is the memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure that has been held without being started even though the first start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined upper limit memory number. It is possible to hold the special figure game on hold until it reaches (for example, “4” or the like). Therefore, when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit storage number, the establishment of the first start condition becomes invalid.

  The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 43 is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. The second start condition is established, and the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one. Here, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of memory of the special figure game using the second special figure that has been held without starting yet although the second start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined upper limit memory number It is possible to hold the special figure game on hold until it reaches (for example, “4” or the like). Therefore, when the second special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit storage number, the establishment of the second start condition becomes invalid.

  The game balls that have entered the general winning ports 41L and 41R are detected by, for example, the general winning ball switch 27 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning ball switch 27, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  Here, the variable winning device 40 in the present embodiment will be described in detail. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, “left” and “right” blade members 32 </ b> L and 32 </ b> R are provided on the upper portion of the variable winning device 40 so as to be slidable as a pair of opening and closing members. It has been. The “left” and “right” blade members 32L are connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the open solenoid 53 shown in FIG. 8 via a predetermined link mechanism such as a linkage arm.

  In this embodiment, when the open solenoid 53 is in the ON state, the “left” and “right” blade members 32L, 32R are connected to the “left” and “right” accessory entrances 31L, 31R. 1 is set to an open state (a state in which a game ball can enter the variable winning device 40). On the other hand, when the open solenoid 53 is in the OFF state, the “left” and “right” blade members 32L, 32R set the “left” and “right” accessory entrances 31L, 31R as the second state. A closed state (a state in which the game ball cannot enter the variable winning device 40) is set. The blade members 32L and 32R are not limited to those configured to be slidable. For example, the blade members 32L and 32R are configured to be rotatable so that the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened in the first state. The state (the game ball can be easily entered) and the second state, the closed state (if the game ball is more difficult to enter than the first state, even if it is in the open state) Anything can be used as long as it can be changed. In this way, the variable winning device 40 can execute the accessory opening / closing operation that changes between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state that is more disadvantageous than the first state for the player. It is configured.

  In the upper center position inside the variable winning device 40, a game ball that has entered the game through the bonus game entrances 31L and 31R is in a big hit state in which the player can acquire many game balls, as will be described later. A special route (also referred to as a special passage) 33 having a high degree of advantage for the player due to a high probability that the game ball will pass through the specific region 49, and a special route due to a low probability that the game ball will pass through the specific region 49. A distribution device 200 is provided for distribution to a normal course (also referred to as a normal passage) 34 that is less advantageous than 33. In the present embodiment, the special route 33 having an entry probability (entry probability) of almost 100% and the foot model 51 is activated and the entry into the specific region 49 is facilitated. Although the (probability of approach) illustrated the form using the normal course 34 of about 20% close | similar to the ratio of the operation period of the foot model 51, and the non-operation period, this invention is not limited to this, These As the approach probability, the approach probability of the special route 33 may be 100%, and the approach probability of the normal course 34 may be 0%.

  As will be described later, the distribution device 200 includes a swing plate 202 for distributing a game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 to the special path 33 or the normal path 34. A distribution direction indicating member 201 indicating the inclination direction is provided connected to the swing plate 202 so as to protrude downward.

  In addition, at the upper position of the sorting apparatus 200, the number of approaching balls for displaying the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in the small hit state in which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened. A container 220 is provided. These approach ball number indicators 220 may be configured to include, for example, three LEDs, and more preferably each LED can emit light in different colors. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the distribution device 200 includes a first LED that emits green light in response to the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 being one. In response to the number of game balls entering the variable winning device 40 being two, the second LED emitting yellow light and the number of game balls entering the variable winning device 40 being three or more And a third LED that emits red light.

  A doll model 47 having a foot model 51 is provided on the left side of the variable winning device 40 on the normal path 34. The game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 passes through the normal path 34 and then enters one of a plurality of areas, such as the specific area 49 and the normal area 50, to the outside of the variable winning apparatus 40. And discharged. At this time, the game ball that has entered the specific area 49 is detected by the specific area switch 24. That is, the specific area switch 24 detects a game ball that has entered the specific area 49 among a plurality of areas provided in the variable winning device 40. In this embodiment, a game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from any one of the accessory entrances 31L, 31R opened by the blade members 32L, 32R in the opening / closing operation of the accessory in the small hit game state. In response to entering the specific area 49 and being detected by the specific area switch 24, the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled.

  The special path 33 is located at the top position of the mountain-shaped portion 45 formed at the center of the variable winning device 40 before reaching the position of the foot model 51 of the doll model 47 provided at the right position of the variable winning device 40. By having the transfer portion 44 provided so as to bend toward the game ball, the game ball that has entered the special route 33 can be moved to the top position of the mountain-shaped portion 45 without changing the course by the foot model 51. And is surely guided to the specific area 49 through the inclined recess 46 formed in the mountain 45 toward the specific area 49, and is detected by the specific area switch 24. Therefore, the special route 33 is a route that enters the specific area 49 more easily than the normal route 34 and is likely to be a big hit state, and is a route that is highly advantageous to the player. Note that the transfer portion 44, the mountain-shaped portion 45, and the inclined concave portion 46 also constitute a part of the special path 33.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 from the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are used as a passage route through which the game balls can pass through the variable winning device 40. A guidance route 208 guided to the entrance, a special route 33 having a high probability of entering the specific region 49, and a normal route 34 having a low probability of entering the specific region 49 are provided. The guidance route 208 and the special route are provided. 33 and the normal route 34 form a passage route. That is, the special route 33 is a route set with a high probability of entering the specific area 49 compared to the normal route 34, and the normal route 34 has a probability of entering the specific region 49 compared to the special route 33. The route is set low.

  In FIG. 2A, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are closed, and in FIG. 2B, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are open. Each of the accessory advancing entrances 31L and 31R is an opening that allows the inside and outside of the variable winning device 40 to communicate with each other, and when the open state as shown in FIG. It is possible to enter from the outside to the inside. The game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 through the winning combination entrances 31L and 31R are guided to the inflow port to the distribution device 200 through the guide path 308. Note that an accessory count switch 23 is provided on the guide path 308, and a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is detected by the accessory count switch 23, and then is assigned to the special path 33 by the distribution device 200. Or, it is distributed to one of the normal routes 34. Based on the game balls detected by the accessory count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this embodiment, a prize ball is given in accordance with the detection by the accessory count switch 23. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball by the discharge port switch 25 is provided. You may make it give a prize ball according to detection of.

  FIG. 7A and FIG. 7B are views showing the flow of the game ball guided to the normal path 34. As shown in FIG. 2A and FIGS. 7A and 7B, a doll model 47 is provided on the normal path 34 as an example of a decorative model. The doll model 47 is provided with a foot model 51 that can change the course of the game ball. The foot model 51 is connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the model solenoid 52 shown in FIG. 8 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like.

  When the model solenoid 52 is on, as shown in FIG. 7A, the foot model 51 is held above the path of the game ball so as not to contact the game ball flowing down the normal path 34. . At this time, the game ball flowing down the normal path 34 is guided so as to be distributed to the lower stage 35 without contacting the foot model 51. Thereafter, the game ball enters the specific area 49. On the other hand, when the model solenoid 52 is in the OFF state, as shown in FIG. 7B, the foot model 51 moves downward and comes into contact with the game ball flowing down the normal path 34. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down the normal path 34 is guided so as to be in contact with the foot model 51 and distributed to the lower ball path 36. Thereafter, the game ball enters the normal area 50.

  In addition to the above-described components, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port 69 into which a game ball that does not win any winning area is taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. There is a decorative LED around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the general winning ports 41L and 41R, the first starting winning ports 42L and 42R, the second starting winning port 43, the variable winning device 40, etc.) May be arranged. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 30 only needs to be provided with a single shot switch for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor). A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 4 is provided on the lower surface of the game area. A surplus ball receiving tray 6 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 4 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 4.

  Here, a configuration example of the distribution apparatus 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The sorting apparatus 200 includes a box-shaped case body 200 ′ having a front plate on which a “?” Symbol is displayed, and a swing pivotally supported by a swing shaft 203 inside the case body 200 ′. A plate 202 is provided.

  The swing plate 202 is connected to a seesaw solenoid 55 which is a rotary solenoid provided behind the sorting device 200 via a connecting member 56, and the seesaw solenoid 55 is operated to rotate to a predetermined angle, The swing plate 202 swings about the swing shaft 203. In this embodiment, a rotary solenoid is used as the seesaw solenoid 55. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a normal solenoid that operates in a linear direction is used as the seesaw solenoid 55. You may make it use a motor instead of a solenoid.

  At the upper part of the case body 200 ', an inflow port (not shown) is provided through which the game ball detected by the accessory count switch 23 can flow into the variable winning device 40 and flows in from the inflow port. The played game balls are supplied onto the swing plate 202.

  The swing plate 202 is provided such that the right end faces the inlet 33 ′ to the special path 33 and the left end faces the inlet 34 ′ to the normal path 34, as described above. The seesaw solenoid 55 swings so that the tilt direction changes between “right direction” and “left direction” at predetermined time intervals, so that the game ball flows at the timing when the swing plate 202 is tilted to the right side. When it flows into the swing plate 202 from the entrance, it is guided to the inflow port 33 ′ and easily flows into the special path 33, and the game ball swings from the inflow port at the timing when the swing plate 202 is inclined to the left side. When it flows on the moving plate 202, it is guided to the inlet 34 ′ and easily flows into the normal path 34. In other words, the game balls that flow into the swing plate 202 from the inflow port are distributed to either the special path 33 or the normal path 34 by the swing plate 202.

  A direction indicating member 201 for informing the tilt direction of the swing plate 202 is connected to the swing plate 202 via a connecting member 201 ′ at a position visible to the player below the swing plate 202. The tilt direction of the direction indicating member 201 changes in conjunction with the swing of the swing plate 202, so that the player can recognize the tilt direction of the swing plate 202, that is, the game ball distribution direction. It is like that.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a mode in which the direction of distribution (the inclination direction of the swing plate 202) is notified by the direction indicating member 201 is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, The distribution direction is notified by displaying the characters “right” and “left” on the display device, or by displaying “red” corresponding to the right and “blue” corresponding to the left. You may make it do. In the case of informing through display of these display devices, the display control may be executed by the game control microcomputer 100, or the effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control board 12 may be controlled by the game control. It may be executed on the basis of a display control command (a command for designating which mode of display) transmitted from the microcomputer 100 for use.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inlet 34 ′ to the normal path 34 is provided with a stopper 210 that is a restricting member that restricts the flow of game balls into the normal path 34.

  The stopper 210 includes a rotor 212 pivotally supported so as to be rotatable in the horizontal direction, and a projecting piece 213 formed so as to project substantially in a fan shape at a substantially central position in the height direction of the rotor 212. The upper end of the L-shaped rotor 212 is connected to a moving member 211 that is horizontally moved in the left-right direction by a stopper solenoid 54 provided on the left side of the sorting apparatus 200. Therefore, when the stopper solenoid 54 is not operated (OFF) and the moving member 211 is moved to the right, as shown in FIG. 3A, the protruding piece 213 is placed in the inflow port 34 ′. By storing in a region outside the path that is a non-regulating position that does not protrude, the game ball can flow into the inflow port 34 ', while the stopper solenoid 54 operates (ON) as shown in FIG. Then, by moving the moving member 211 in the left direction, the rotor 212 is rotated counterclockwise (top view), and the protruding piece 213 is in a restricting position protruding into the inflow port 34 ′. The inflow of game balls to the inflow port 34 'is disabled.

  Here, the operation principle of the sorting apparatus 200 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, in order to facilitate understanding of the operation principle, the shape of the swing plate 202 is simplified for the sake of convenience, and the distribution direction indicating member 201 and the like are omitted.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4 (a), the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 during the one small hit state described later (corresponding to the value of an incoming ball counter described later) is 2. In the following cases, the stopper solenoid 54 is controlled to be non-operating (OFF) (see FIG. 5), so that the projecting piece 213 is brought into the non-regulating position, so that the game ball that has flowed onto the swing plate 202 Can flow into both the special path 33 and the normal path 34 according to the inclination of the swing plate 202.

  On the other hand, when the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 during one small hit state (corresponding to the value of an approach ball counter described later) is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. In response to the third game ball being detected by the accessory count switch 23 (the detection signal output from the accessory count switch 23 has fallen), the stopper solenoid 54 is controlled to operate (ON). When the protruding piece 213 moves to the restriction position, as shown in FIG. 4B, the game ball flows into the inlet 34 ′ of the normal path 34 even if the swinging plate 202 is inclined leftward. After that, the swinging plate 202 swings and the inclination direction becomes the right direction, so that the game ball flows into the special path 33 from the inflow port 33 ′. In FIG. 4B, even if the game ball rides on the protruding piece 213, the game ball does not enter the inflow port 34 'because it collides with the wall portion of the normal path 34.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, when three or more game balls enter the variable winning device 40 during one small hit state, all the third and subsequent game balls are distributed only to the special path 33. To enter the specific area 49.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the present embodiment, the detection signal output from the accessory count switch 23 at the time when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 falls. The stopper solenoid 54 is operated (ON) at the timing when the swinging plate 202 is first tilted to the left after the time point. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, three balls When the game ball of the eye is detected by the accessory count switch 23, the stopper solenoid 54 is operated, or the game ball that has passed the accessory count switch 23 reaches the inlet 34 'of the normal path 34. When the period t shorter than the period T (T = K−P) obtained by subtracting the period P required for the operation of the stopper solenoid 54 from the shortest period K to be The solenoids 54 may be operated, and the stopper solenoids 54 may be operated (ON) as long as the third and subsequent gaming balls can be restricted from flowing into the normal path 34. Any tying may be used. That is, in the present embodiment, as described above, the mode in which the operation control of the stopper solenoid 54 is performed in conjunction with the operation of the swing plate 202 is illustrated. However, the operation control of the stopper solenoid 54 is executed according to the period t. For example, it may be executed regardless of the operation of the swing plate 202.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that a game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 when the detection signal output from the accessory count switch 23 falls. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it may be determined that a game ball has been detected by the accessory count switch 23 when the detection signal output from the accessory count switch 23 rises.

  Further, as described above, the upper position of the distribution device 200 is provided with an approaching ball number indicator 220 for displaying the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 in the small hit state. When the value of the approach ball counter, which is the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 during the winning state, is 1, the first LED provided on the left side of the approach ball number display 220 is lit in green. When the value of the approaching ball counter is 2, the second LED provided at the center of the approaching ball number indicator 220 is lit in yellow. When the count value of the approaching ball counter is 3 or more, the approaching ball number indicator The third LED provided on the right side of 220 is lit red, so that the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is notified to the player.

  In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is informed to the player by turning on the first LED to the third LED, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead of lighting the first to third LEDs, the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is indicated by numbers, for example, or the number of game balls that have entered, for example, You may make it alert | report the number of game balls which approached by outputting the sound effect according to.

  In the present embodiment, the front of the swing plate 202 is covered with the front plate of the case body 200 ′ so that the player cannot visually recognize the swing plate 202 and the game ball on the swing plate 202. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the player visually recognizes the swing plate 202 and the game ball on the swing plate 202 by using a transparent plate as the front plate. You may be able to do it.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display device 4A performs variable display of the special symbol such that a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 42L, 42R. After the start condition is satisfied, the first start condition for starting variable display of special symbols, for example, the end of the last special game, the end of the big hit game state, or the small hit game state is satisfied. Based on that, it starts. In the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 43, for example, the special symbol game has ended (the special symbol game has not started (start If the conditions for starting the variable display of the second special symbol such as that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been completed are satisfied, Be started. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered (for example, entered) a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, after the predetermined time has elapsed, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol variable display result is displayed. Stop display (derived display). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) is always stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. The “small hit” is obtained as a predetermined display result. When the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state. However, as the confirmed special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a special symbol different from the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed (derived display). If a special special symbol (big hit symbol) different from the symbol is displayed in a stopped state, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, or a special symbol other than the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol If is displayed in a stopped state, it may be “disconnected”.

  In the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol, for example, by switching the open solenoid 53 from the off state to the on state, the blade members 32L and 32R in the variable winning device 40 Is operated to change the accessory entry 31L, 31R from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined starting manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are returned to the closed state, for example, by switching the open solenoid 53 from the on state to the off state. The opening / closing operation of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R performed in such a small hit gaming state is referred to as an accessory opening / closing operation. For example, in the small hit gaming state, the accessory opening / closing operation for opening / closing the accessory entrance 31L, 31R is performed once or a plurality of times such as twice. As described above, the opening / closing operation of the accessory is performed based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43 is detected by the start opening switches 22A, 22B. Corresponding to the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game by the device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is “small hit”, the bonus entry 31L, 31R in the variable winning device 40 is provided to the player. After changing from the closed state, which is a disadvantageous second state, to the open state, which is a first state advantageous to the player, the state is changed again to the closed state, which is the second state.

  When the special figure display result is “small winning”, for example, depending on the execution form of the opening / closing operation of the accessory and the execution content of the round in the big winning game state based on the occurrence of the V winning (round content at the time of V winning) Small hit types of types may be provided. As an example, in this embodiment, two types of small hits, “first small hit” and “second small hit” are prepared in advance, and a special game using the first special drawing is always special. When the figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “first small hit”, and in the special figure game using the second special figure, the special figure display result is always “small hit” and the small hit type is It is determined as “second small hit”. When the special chart display result is determined to be “small hit” and the small hit type is “first small hit” (a special ball using the first special figure when a game ball enters the first start winning holes 42L and 42R) When a game is played), in the small hit game state, the time for the accessory entrances 31L and 31R to be in the open state (the accessory release time) is 3 seconds, and the number of times the open state is reached (number of times to open) ) Is once. When the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is determined to be “second small hit” (the game ball enters the second start winning opening 43 and the special figure game using the second special figure is When performed), in the small hit game state, the accessory release time by the accessory opening / closing operation is 1 second, and the number of releases is, for example, 3 times with an interval of 1 second. The timing at which the opening / closing operation of the accessory is started may be after the special figure display result is fixedly displayed (derived display) for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

  In the variable winning device 40 of this embodiment, three or more game balls enter the variable winning device 40 during the three seconds of the opening of the bonuses when the bonuses 31L and 31R are opened. there's a possibility that.

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the first start winning holes 42L and 42R are won, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are controlled to be opened only once for 3 seconds, and the second start When winning the winning opening 43, the entrances 31L and 31R of the bonuses are opened three times at intervals of one second, so that the first start winning holes 42L and 42R are won. The total time during which the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened does not change depending on whether or not the 2 start winning opening 43 is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When winning at the 1st start winning opening 42L, 42R, the winning combination entrance 31L, 31R is opened only once for 1 second, so that the case where the 2nd starting winning opening 43 is won is When winning at the 1st start winning opening 42L, 42R Remote, the probability that a game ball enters the variable winning device 40 may be set to be made much larger (e.g., 3 times).

  In this embodiment, as the opening pattern of the accessory entrance 31L, 31R, the opening pattern corresponding to the “first small hit” when winning in the first start winning opening 42L, 42R, and the second start winning prize The embodiment is shown in the form of only two open patterns corresponding to the “second small hit” in the case of winning a prize in the mouth 43, but the present invention is not limited to this. In addition to the opening pattern, an opening pattern that is different in the ease of entry of the game ball into the variable winning device 40 from these two opening patterns may be provided to be executable.

  In this embodiment, after the special symbol variable display is executed according to the winning at the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43, the opening control of the accessory entrance 31L, 31R is performed. Although the embodiment is illustrated with an opening pattern corresponding to “first small hit” or an opening pattern corresponding to “second small hit”, the present invention is not limited to this, and these special symbols The opening control of the accessory entrance 31L, 31R may be executed in accordance with the winning at the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the winning at the second starting winning opening 43 without executing the variable display of good.

  The game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 from the entrances 31L and 31R that have been opened by the opening / closing operation of the accessory are distributed by the distribution device 200, and then enter the specific area 49 and enter the specific area. When detected by the switch 24, a V prize is generated. When a V prize is generated, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this way, the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a small hit symbol, and the game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from the accessory entrance 31L, 31R opened by the accessory opening / closing operation is specified. Corresponding to the detection by the area switch 24, control for setting the big hit gaming state is performed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable winning device 40 change from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter to an open state where the game ball can enter. As an example, the blade members 32L and 32R are driven by an opening solenoid 53, respectively, and after a predetermined time has passed after the accessory entry ports 31L and 31R are changed from a closed state to an open state, or a predetermined number of entries are made. In response to the occurrence of the sphere, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are changed from the open state to the closed state. A unit of operation is defined as one round until such an accessory entry 31L, 31R is changed from the closed state to the open state and then changed to the closed state again. In addition, the number of rounds at the big hit (also referred to as the maximum round value or the maximum number of times the big winning opening is opened) as the maximum number of times that the round can be repeatedly executed (can be continued) in the big hit gaming state is, for example, “15” (small It is sufficient that the number is a predetermined number, such as opening at the time of hitting is not included. In addition, as one round, by the blade members 32L and 32R provided in the variable prize winning device 40, the accessory entry points 31L and 31R are changed from the closed state where the game ball cannot enter to the open state where the game ball can enter. The accessory opening / closing operation for returning to the closed state after becoming may be repeated a plurality of times.

  The part opening / closing operation in the round executed in the big hit gaming state is partly or entirely the same as the part opening / closing operation executed in the small hit gaming state when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”. You may make it become the operation | movement of. For example, in the first round (first round) executed in the big hit gaming state, the opening time by the opening / closing operation of the accessory is 3 seconds, and the number of times of opening is, for example, at the maximum with an interval of 1 second. You may make it 10 times. In this case, the first accessory opening / closing operation in the first round is the same as the accessory opening / closing operation in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the “first small hit” small hit type.

  Also, in the big hit gaming state, unlike the small hit gaming state, by preventing the stopper solenoid 54 from operating (ON), the protruding piece 213 is prevented from moving to the restriction position, so that these protruding pieces 213 It is possible to reduce the processing load for performing the regulation by the above, and by preventing the stopper solenoid 54 from operating (ON), the stopper solenoid 54 can be prevented from being overheated (ON) and power consumption can be suppressed. It may be.

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

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. On the main board 11, for example, each switch 22A, 22B, 23 for game ball detection provided on the game control microcomputer 100 and the game board 2 (including the variable prize device 40 provided on the game board 2), Switch circuit 101 that takes in detection signals from 24, 25, 27, and 28 and transmits them to game control microcomputer 100, and drive control signals for solenoids 52, 53, 54, and 55 in accordance with instructions from game control microcomputer 100 Is mounted.

  In addition, the main board 11 outputs an effect control command as an electric signal for instructing effect control such as image display control, illumination control, and sound effect output control in accordance with the progress of the game. Is transmitted. In addition, the main board 11 outputs a display control signal for controlling the display state of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. Further, various game information may be transmitted from the main board 11 to a predetermined information terminal board or the like.

  The effect control command as a control signal output from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the signal relay board 13. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the signal relay board 13, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 and prevents the signal from being input from the signal relay board 13 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the signal relay board 13 side to the main board 11 side. Note that the main board 11 and the effect control board 12 may be connected without using the signal relay board 13.

  The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The leading bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the leading bit of the EXT data is “0”. The command forms shown in FIGS. 21 and 22 are examples, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is constituted by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or may be three or more.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. A game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 106 that performs control operations according to a program, a game control program, a random number generation program that generates random numbers, fixed data, and the like. ROM (Read Only Memory) 105 that stores data, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that provides a work area for the CPU 106, a random number circuit 108, and an input / output port 107. In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 106 executes a program read from the ROM 105 and uses the RAM 104 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The RAM 104 is provided with various counters such as an approach ball counter and an in-game game ball counter, various buffers, various flags, various timers, and the like, which are used in processing described later.

  The random number circuit 108 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number 0 for determination to determine whether to win or not based on the display result of variable symbol special display. is there. The random number circuit 108 updates numerical data according to a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 100 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 108. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 105. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 108. The RAM 104 is a backup RAM that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 106 executes a program read from the ROM 105 and uses the RAM 104 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 106 can generate all the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 9 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 105 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 106 to make various determinations and determinations, table data constituting a determination table and a type table, and the like. Further, the ROM 105 has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 106 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation pattern serving as a variation mode of each symbol in the variable display of special symbols. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types is stored.

  The input / output port 107 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. Is done.

  The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 8 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and performs various effect operations such as sound effect output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9. Control is performed in accordance with an effect control command from the main board 11. As an example, the effect control board 12 includes an effect control microcomputer 120, a sound control unit 122, and a lamp control unit 123. For example, as described above, when an image display device such as a liquid crystal display device is provided behind the variable winning device 40, a video display processor (Video Display) for controlling display on the image display device is provided. A display control unit composed of a processor (VDP) or the like may be mounted.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 10 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and provides a CPU 126 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 125 that stores effects control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the CPU 126. RAM 124 and an input / output port 127 are provided. In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 126 executes a program read from the ROM 125 and uses the RAM 124 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the speakers 8L, 8R and the like. The RAM 124 is provided with various buffers, various flags, various counters, various timers, and the like that are used in processing described later. In addition, the CPU 126 can generate various random numbers used on the side of the effect control board 12 as necessary by executing a random number generation program stored in the ROM 125. The present invention is not limited, and a random number circuit that updates numerical data indicating random number values independently of the CPU 126 may be provided separately from these random number generation programs.

  Various pattern tables are stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 120. Various pattern tables include an effect control pattern table and the like. The effect control pattern table includes various effect controls such as the setting contents of the effect control microcomputer 120 by the CPU 126, the sound output control contents of the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting control contents of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of these in association with the effect control pattern code that can identify the effect control pattern as the effect control pattern. Each production control pattern is composed of various data for controlling production operations, such as production control process timer setting values, production control process timer judgment values, sound control data, lamp control data, and end codes. Various effects such as the contents of voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R (specified by voice control data, etc.), and the lighting operation contents of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED (specified by lamp control data, etc.). The contents of control, switching timing of effect control, and the like are set.

  The input / output port 127 is an input port for capturing various signals such as a rendering control command transmitted to the rendering control microcomputer 120 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the rendering control microcomputer 120. It is comprised including. For example, an information signal transmitted to the sound control unit 122 or the lamp control unit 123 is output from the output port of the input / output port 127.

  The sound control unit 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R according to the sound effect signal as the information signal input from the effect control microcomputer 120. In the lamp control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12, the lighting operation by the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled in accordance with an electric decoration signal as an information signal input from the effect control microcomputer 120. Is called. The sound control unit 122 and the lamp control unit 123 may be configured to be mounted on a control board provided separately from the effect control board 12.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 106). Starts a main process after executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid.

  In the main process, the CPU 106 first performs necessary initial settings. Specifically, in the initial setting process, the CPU 106 first sets the interrupt prohibition (S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (S3). Then, after initialization of the built-in device (such as CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (S4), the RAM is made accessible. Set (S5). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 106 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address.

  Next, the CPU 106 confirms the state of an output signal (clear signal) of a clear switch (not shown) input via the input port (for example, mounted on the power supply board) (S6). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 106 executes normal initialization processing (S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (S7). If it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 106 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process.

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 106 performs data check of the backup RAM area (S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 106 performs a game state restoration process (in S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer (S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 104) (S42). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing of S41 and S42, the saved contents remain as they are in the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating a gaming state before stopping power supply (special symbol process flag, advantageous state flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), This is a portion where data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 106 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (S43). Then, the process proceeds to S14. In this embodiment, the CPU 106 also transmits to the effect control board 12 a total pending storage number designation command in which the value of the total pending storage number counter stored in the backup RAM is set in S43.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data, but only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 106 first performs a RAM clear process (S10). Note that predetermined data (for example, data of a count value of a specific counter) is initialized to 0 by the RAM clear process, but may be initialized to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. . Note that the data initialized to 0 includes the data of the approach ball counter. Further, specific data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 104. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer (S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (S12).

  By the processing of S11 and S12, for example, various counters such as an approaching ball counter, a special symbol buffer, a total prize ball number storage buffer, a special symbol process flag, and other flags for performing processing selectively according to the control state are initialized. Is set.

  Further, the CPU 106 transmits an initialization designation command for initializing the effect control board 12 (also a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 100 has executed the initialization process) to the sub board (S13). . For example, when the initialization control microcomputer 120 receives the initialization designation command, the production control microcomputer 120 is initialized by outputting an initialization sound for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized or by flashing the game effect lamp 9. Notification is made.

  Further, the CPU 106 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 108 (S14). For example, the CPU 106 performs processing according to a random number circuit setting program to make settings for causing the random number circuit 108 to update the random 0 value.

  In S15, the CPU 106 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 106 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (S17) and the initial value random number update process (S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (S16), and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt enabled state is set. (S19).

  As described above, in the main processing, the CPU 106 first performs necessary predetermined initialization, initialization processing (clearing the RAM 104, processing for periodically interrupting the timer every 2 ms, etc.) and the like. Thereafter, the CPU 106 repeatedly executes the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process in the main process. When executing the display random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set, and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for setting the special symbol variation time, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. is there.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the approach ball counter is initialized to 0 in S10 of the main process executed when the power is turned on. In the case where the value of the approach ball counter is maintained over a plurality of small hit states, the number of detected game media is stored at the time of opening of a game hall where the power-on of these pachinko gaming machines 1 is executed. This is preferable because it is possible to avoid that the advantageous degree varies depending on the pachinko gaming machine 1 due to the difference in the number of game media stored in the approach ball counter as a means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The entry ball counter data may not be initialized.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 106 executes a timer interrupt process. Timer interrupt processing includes the following switch processing, display control processing, display random number update processing, special symbol process processing, effect control command control processing, information output processing, prize ball processing, output processing, special symbol display control processing . In the timer interrupt process, the interrupt permission state is finally set.

  (Switch processing) Detection signals of the start port switch 22A, the start port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the specific area switch 24, the discharge port switch 25, the general winning ball switch 27, and the lower count switch 28 via the switch circuit 101. Are input, and their state determination (for example, whether they are on) is performed.

  (Display Control Processing) Display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the first hold indicator 8A, the second hold indicator 8B, and the approaching ball number indicator 220 is performed. For the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in the special symbol display control processing described later. As for the approaching ball number indicator 220B, the first to third LEDs are turned on as shown in FIG. 6 according to the counter value of the approaching ball counter.

  (Display random number update process) A process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  (Special symbol process processing) The corresponding special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in a predetermined order is executed. The CPU 106 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  (Production control command control processing) Processing for sending production control commands to the production control microcomputer 120.

  (Information output processing) For example, data such as jackpot information, start-up information, payout information supplied to the hall management computer is output.

  (Prize Ball Processing) A prize ball processing is performed for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switch 22A, the start port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the general winning ball switch 27, and the lower count switch 28. . Specifically, on the payout control board in response to detection of winning based on any one of the starting port switch 22A, the starting port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the general winning ball switch 27, and the lower count switch 28 being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to a mounted payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls, and pays out the number of game balls specified by the payout control command (award ball number signal).

  (Output processing) Although a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, the CPU 106 displays the contents relating to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Output to output port.

  (Special symbol display control processing) Special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols according to the value of the special symbol process flag is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. For example, when the start speed set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 106 sets the end flag until the end flag is set. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 106 outputs a drive signal according to the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Execute variable display of.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process (process other than the information output process in the timer interrupt process) is started every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, for example, a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred may be set, and the game control process may be executed in the main process.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 106) mounted on the main board 11. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B and the variable winning device 40 is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 106 first performs a start winning determination process (S101).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the first start port switch 22A is on (S201). If it is on (for example, the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the switch process). In other words, if the start winning to the first start winning opening 42L, 42R has occurred (S201; Yes), the CPU 106 holds the special figure game on hold using the first special figure. Whether or not the first reserved storage number indicating the number has reached the upper limit (specifically, the value of the first reserved storage number count value (stored in the RAM 104) for counting the first reserved storage number). Whether or not is 1) is confirmed (S202).

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (S202; No), the CPU 106 updates the starting port buffer value provided in the RAM 104 or the like to “1” (S203), and sets the starting port buffer value. In response, the pending storage count value is incremented by 1 (S207), and the total pending storage count value is incremented by 1 (S208). Now, since the first start port switch 22A is on and the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory count value for counting the first special figure reserved memory number is incremented by 1 and the first 1 is added to the total reserved memory count value for counting the total of the number of the 1 special figure reserved memory and the number of the second reserved special figure stored. Subsequently, the CPU 106 extracts the random number value MR1 from the random number circuit 108 and the counter for generating the software random number (S209), and the extracted random number value MR1 is stored in the special figure reservation storage unit (in the RAM 104) according to the start port buffer value. (Provided) (S210). Then, the CPU 106 performs a setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command for notifying that there has been a win to the start port according to the start port buffer value from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. (S211), setting for transmitting a reserved memory count notification command for notifying the special figure reserved memory count from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (S212), and confirming the start port buffer value (S213). Now, since the starting port buffer value is “1” (S213; “1”), the CPU 106 clears the memory of the starting port buffer (S214).

  If the memory of the start port buffer is cleared in S214, or if the first start port switch 22A is turned off in S201 (S201; No), or if the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value ( In S202; Yes, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the second start port switch 22B is turned on (S204). If it is turned on (for example, it is determined that the second start port switch 22B is turned on in the switch process). In other words), that is, if a start winning to the second start winning port 43 has occurred (S204; Yes), the CPU 106 determines whether or not the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit (specifically, Confirms whether or not the value of the first reserved memory number counter (provided in the RAM 104) for counting the second reserved memory number is 1 (S205). When the 2nd start opening switch 22B is OFF, that is, when the start winning to the 2nd starting winning opening 43 has not occurred (S204; No), or the 2nd reserved memory number has reached the upper limit. If so (S205; Yes), the CPU 106 ends the start winning determination process as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (S205; No), the CPU 106 updates the start port buffer value to “2” (S206), and the above-mentioned based on the updated start port buffer value. The processing of S207 to S212 is executed. That is, the first reserved memory count value for counting the first special figure reserved memory number is incremented by 1 (S207), the total reserved memory count value is incremented by 1 (S208), and the random value MR1 is extracted (S209), The extracted random value MR1 is stored in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value “2” (S210). Then, the CPU 106 performs a setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start winning port 43 has been won from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (S211). Then, a setting for transmitting the reserved memory count notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (S212). Then, the CPU 106 confirms the starting port buffer value (S213). Since the starting port buffer value is “2” (S; “2”), the CPU 106 clears the memory of the starting port buffer ( S215), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After the start winning determination process is executed in S101 of FIG. 12, any one of S110 to S118 is executed according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 104 (initial value is “0”). Do. Hereinafter, main processing contents executed in each processing will be described.

  The special symbol normal process of S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit provided in the RAM 104. Whether or not to start is determined. In the special symbol normal process, a variable symbol display result and a fixed special symbol are set based on numerical data indicating the random number MR1.

  The special symbol variation process of S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure For example, each time the special symbol variation process is executed in S111, the first special symbol display device 4A in the first special symbol display device 4A is subtracted or incremented by 1 in the value in the special symbol variation timer (special symbol variation timer value). Regardless of whether the game is a special game using a figure or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing uses the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. This is a process for controlling the variation of special symbols in the special figure game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol stop process of S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the predetermined display result is always “small hit”, and the special special symbol is stopped and displayed. The value of the figure process flag is updated to “3”. If the special symbol game using the first special symbol or the second special symbol includes a big hit symbol or an outlier symbol (a symbol that is not a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and when the off symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the special figure process flag may be updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing of S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this pre-opening process for small hits, the bonus provided in the variable winning device 40 by starting the opening / closing operation of the bonuses in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” This includes processing for setting the entrances 31L and 31R to be open.

  The small hit releasing process in S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the small hitting opening process, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened and the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from are included.

  The small hit end process of S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this small hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by an electric component (effect device) for effects such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 Processing that waits until the elapses is included.

  The big hit pre-release processing of S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this jackpot release pre-processing, the game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from one of the accessory advance entrances 31L and 31R that has been opened by the accessory opening / closing operation has passed (entered) the specific area 49. Based on this, a setting for starting a round game in the big hit gaming state is performed.

  The big hit release processing of S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit release process, a process for controlling the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state is executed. As an example, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable prize winning device 40 are in the open state, the measured elapsed time and the game ball detected by the accessory count switch 23 Based on the number and the like, processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the accessory entry 31L, 31R from the open state to the closed state is performed.

  The big hit end process of S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This jackpot end 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 electric component (effect device) for effects such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 Processing that waits until the waiting time elapses is included.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In this special symbol normal process, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the second reserved memory count value indicating the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special diagram is “0” (S231). When the second reserved storage count value is not “0” in S231 (S231; No), the random number MR1 (holding data) stored in association with the holding number “1” from the second special figure holding storage unit is stored. Reading (S232), subtracting 1 from the second reserved memory count value, and entries lower than the reserved number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the reserved numbers “2” to “4” in the second special figure reserved memory unit) The stored contents of the pending data stored in (1) are shifted up by one entry (S233), and the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "2" (S234). Here, the hold data read from the second special figure hold storage unit may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation provided in the RAM 104 and temporarily stored.

  When the second hold memory count value is “0” in S231 (S231; Yes), the first hold memory count value indicating the number of hold memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0”. It is determined whether or not (S235). When the first reserved storage count value is not “0” in S235 (S235; No), the random number value MR1 (holding data) stored in association with the holding number “1” from the first special figure holding storage unit is stored. Reading (S236), subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage count value, and entries corresponding to the reserved numbers “2” to “4” lower than the reserved number “1” in the first special figure storage unit The stored contents of the pending data stored in (1) are shifted up by one entry (S237), and the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to "1" (S238). Thus, in the process of S235, when it is determined in S231 that the second reserved memory count value is “0”, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory count value is “0”. Therefore, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  In this embodiment, a special game using the second special figure is started with priority over the special game using the first special figure (second special figure priority digestion). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each special game is sequentially played in accordance with the order in which the game balls pass (enter) through the first start winning holes 42L and 42R and the second starting winning hole 43. It may be executed (in order of winning). In other words, the execution may be started sequentially from the special game corresponding to the previously established start condition without distinguishing between the first start condition and the second start condition. Alternatively, it is determined which one of the first reserved memory count value and the second reserved memory count value is larger, and the special game using a special symbol corresponding to the larger count value is preferentially executed. You may make it do. In this case, the first reserved memory count value is compared with the second reserved memory count value, and if the first reserved memory count value is larger, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1”. On the other hand, if the second reserved storage count value is larger, the variable special figure designation buffer value may be updated to “2”. If the first reserved memory count value and the second reserved memory count value match, the special game using the first special figure may be executed with priority, or the second special figure will be used. The special figure game that has been given may be executed with priority. In this way, by giving priority to the special figure game using the special symbol corresponding to the person with the larger reserved memory count value, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings.

  After executing one of the processes of S234 and S238, a fixed special symbol is determined (S248), and a special symbol variation time is set (S270). In this embodiment, the confirmed special symbol is determined in the special figure game using the first special figure. The special figure display result is always determined to be “small hit” and the small hit type is “first small hit”. In special figure games using two special figures, the special figure display result is always determined based on, for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value so that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and the small hit type is “second small hit”. Determine the design. The special figure variation time is set based on, for example, a special figure variation time setting table prepared in advance and a random value MR1 extracted at the time of starting winning. By setting the special figure change time based on the random value MR1 in this way, the game game ball enters the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43 until the special figure game ends. Since the time becomes random, for example, the player can suppress the target of the game ball based on the operation of the foot model 51 of the variable winning device 40 or the distribution operation of the distribution device 200. It is possible to suppress a disadvantage on the game hall side that may be caused by the above. If the special figure display result of the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure includes “big hit” or “out of line”, for example, a special figure display result prepared in advance is determined. After determining the special figure display result based on the table and the random number value, the determined special symbol corresponding to the special figure display result may be determined.

  Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  After executing the process of S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (S272). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 106 sends a command to notify the start of variable display using the first special figure from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, special figure fluctuation. Set to send commands to notify the time sequentially. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 106 notifies the effect control board 12 from the main board 11 to the start of variable display using the second special figure, special figure fluctuation. Set to send commands to notify the time sequentially. It should be noted that the order in which the plurality of types of effect control commands are transmitted may be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like.

  Following the setting of S272, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the first reserved memory count value is “0” in S235 (S235; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S113 of FIG. In the small hit release pre-processing, first, the CPU 106 transmits a small hit start designation command (S312), and sets the accessory release control time according to the small hit type (S313). For example, in the process of S313, the CPU 106 resets the game control process timer to set the timer value to “0”, and uses a predetermined bonus release end reference value corresponding to the bonus release control time. Set to be compared with the control process timer value. The bonus release end reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the small hit release process executed in S114 shown in FIG. 12 (S331).

  In order to identify the number of game balls remaining in the variable winning device 40 and the entry ball counter for identifying the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 after setting the bonus release control time in S153. After resetting the in-game game ball counter (set initial value 0) (S314), the special figure process flag value is updated to "4" corresponding to the small hit release process (S315). ).

  In this way, in this embodiment, every time the small hit state is started, the approach ball counter is reset at the start of the small hit state, so the game that entered the variable winning device 40 in the single small hit state When the number of balls reaches 3, which is a predetermined number, the restriction by the stopper 210, which is a restriction member, is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number of times (for example, five times). Etc.), the count value of the approach ball counter may be taken over over a plurality of the small hit states by resetting the approach ball counter when the small hit state is completed.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S114 of FIG. 12 as the small hit release process. In this small hit release processing, the CPU 106 first performs control processing for the accessory release control time set in the small hit release pre-processing (if the small hit type is the first small hit, the bonus release time is 3 seconds). For example, if the small hit type is the second small hit, it is a total of 5 seconds that is the total of the accessory release time and the interval time between each release. It is determined whether or not a control process (for example, a time required for one timer interruption) has elapsed (S331). If the accessory release control time has not elapsed (S331; No), a drive pattern set in advance according to the small hit type (in the case of the first small hit, a drive pattern that opens only once for 3 seconds, In the case of the second small hit, control of the opening / closing operation of the accessory such as drive control of the opening solenoid 53 is performed based on a driving pattern in which the opening for one second is performed three times at intervals of one second (S332). For example, in the process of S332, for each timer interruption, 1 is added to the accessory opening / closing control timer for controlling the accessory opening / closing operation, and the accessory is associated with the timer value of the accessory opening / closing control timer. Depending on whether the release solenoid output data described in the release control pattern (drive pattern) is “01 (on)” or “00 (off)”, the start of output of the drive signal to the release solenoid 53 or By performing the stop until the end code is reached, an opening control for releasing once for 3 seconds (first small hit) and an opening control for releasing 3 seconds at 1 second intervals are executed. That is, in the process of S332, the output of the drive signal to the opening solenoid 53 is started or stopped, and the accessory entrance 31L, 31R provided in the variable winning device 40 is changed from the closed state to the open state by the blade members 32L, 32R. And the control for changing from the open state to the closed state are each performed once for the first small hit and three times for the second small hit.

  In S331, if the waiting time for starting to release an accessory has elapsed (S331; Yes), it is determined whether or not the waiting time for game ball discharge has elapsed (S333). If the game ball discharge waiting time has not elapsed in S333 (S333; No), or after executing the process of S332, drive control is set for the model solenoid 52 (S334). For example, in the process of S334, the output state may be maintained until a predetermined time elapses after the drive signal output to the model solenoid 52 is started or stopped based on a preparatory distribution operation control pattern or the like.

  Following the processing of S334, it is determined whether or not the accessory count switch 23 is on (S335). If the accessory count switch 23 is on (S335; Yes), the in-game game ball counter, the entry 1 is added to the ball counter (S337). Although not shown in FIG. 16, in addition to the updating of these counters, when the accessory count switch 23 is on in S335, it can be changed by updating the game ball discharge waiting time to be extended. You may secure time for detecting the game ball etc. which are discharged | emitted from the winning device 40. FIG. In this case, when the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is not detected, when the game ball discharge waiting time set corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, A setting for ending the small hit gaming state may be made. In addition, as a game ball discharge waiting time set in response to the start of the small hit game state, the time required for the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 to be discharged (design time) A sufficiently longer time may be set so that the game ball discharge waiting time is not updated even when the accessory count switch 23 is on in S335.

  Next, in S336, it is determined whether or not the count value of the approaching ball counter after the addition is “3” that is the ceiling value. When the ceiling value is “3”, the process proceeds to S338, and the stopper solenoid drive setting for operating (turning on) the stopper solenoid 54 is performed. Specifically, in this stopper solenoid drive setting, the timing at which the swinging plate 202 is tilted leftward so as to guide the game ball to the normal path 34 is specified, and the stopper solenoid 54 is specified at the specified timing. Set to work.

  If the accessory count switch 23 is off in S335 (S335; No), or if the count value of the approaching ball counter is not the ceiling value (S337; No), or after executing the process of S338, the process proceeds to S339. It is determined whether or not the specific area switch 24 is on. At this time, if the specific area switch 24 is on (S339; Yes), the V winning flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (S340). Also, a setting for transmitting a V winning detection command to the effect control board 12 is performed (S341).

  When the specific area switch 24 is OFF in S339 (S339; No), after executing the process of S341, it is determined whether or not the discharge port switch 25 is ON (S342). At this time, if the discharge port switch 25 is OFF (S342; No), the small hit opening process is terminated. On the other hand, when the discharge port switch 25 is on (S342; Yes), the count value of the in-game game ball counter is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (S343), and the small hit releasing process is terminated. To do.

  If the game ball discharge waiting time has elapsed in S333 (S333; Yes), it is determined whether or not the count value of the in-function game ball counter is “0” (S344). At this time, if the count value of the in-game game ball counter is “0” (S344; Yes), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the small hit end process. (S345), the small hit opening process is terminated. On the other hand, when the count value of the in-function game ball counter is other than “0”, the processing in S345 is terminated without executing the process of S345, and the count value of the in-function game ball counter is Wait until it becomes “0”. In S344, if the game ball counter value in the accessory does not become “0” and a predetermined time has elapsed, it is determined that an abnormal discharge of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 has occurred, and the predetermined value has been reached. The error processing may be executed, and for example, settings for transmitting an abnormality notification designation command to the effect control board 12 may be performed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S115 of FIG. 12 as the small hit end process. In this small hit end process, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the small hit end effect waiting flag stored in the RAM 104 is on (S361). Here, the small hit end effect waiting flag is set to the ON state by the process of S365 described later in response to the execution of the effect operation at the end of the small hit game state.

  When the small hit end effect waiting flag is OFF in S361 (S361; No), a setting for stopping the driving of the model solenoid 52 is performed (S362a). Here, for example, after the setting for starting the driving of the model solenoid 52 is performed by the process of S334 shown in FIG. 16, before it is determined that the driving is stopped, the in-game game in the process of S344 There may be a case where it is determined that the count value of the ball counter is “0” and the process of S334 is not executed. Even in this case, the driving of the model solenoid 52 can be reliably stopped by the process of S362a.

  After the process of S362a is executed, a stopper solenoid release setting for releasing the drive of the stopper solenoid 54 is performed (S362b). In this stopper solenoid release setting, it is determined whether or not the stopper solenoid 54 is in an operating (ON) state, and when it is in an operating (ON) state, the stopper solenoid 54 is set to a non-operating (OFF) state. Do.

  And the setting for transmitting the hit end designation command for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state to the effect control board 12 is performed (S363). Also, a small hit end effect waiting time is set (S364). Then, after setting the small hitting end effect waiting flag to the ON state (S365), the small hitting end process is temporarily ended. Thus, after the small hitting end designation command transmission setting is performed in S363, until the small hitting end rendering waiting time set in S364 elapses, the special symbol process processing according to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed. Every time the small hit end process is executed, it is determined in S361 that the small hit end effect waiting flag is on.

  When the small hit end effect waiting flag is ON in S361 (S361; Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (S366). At this time, if the small hit end effect waiting time has not elapsed (S366; No), the small hit end processing is once ended. On the other hand, when the small hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (S366; Yes), after clearing the small hit end effect waiting flag and turning it off (S367), whether or not the V winning flag is on. Is determined (S368). When the V winning flag is on (S368; Yes), the big hit state start waiting time is set (S372), and the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit release pre-processing. After that (S374), the small hit end processing is ended. On the other hand, when the V winning flag is OFF (S368; No), the special process flag is cleared and the value is initialized to “0” (S369), and the small hit end processing is terminated. In this way, when the V prize is generated, the special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing, and therefore, when the variable display hold storage is performed in the special figure game (first special figure) Even if the number of reserved memories and the number of second special figure reserved memories are not 0), the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with priority. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display holding storage is performed in the special game when the small hit game state is controlled, when the V winning is not generated in the small hit game state, After the small hit gaming state ends, the special game based on the reserved memory is started. On the other hand, when the V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the special hit game based on the reserved memory is ended after the big hit gaming state based on the V winning is completed. A special figure game will be started.

  The effect control microcomputer 120 (specifically, the CPU 126) starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, for example, an initialization process is first performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms). Thereafter, the CPU 126 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 126 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the CPU 126 clears the flag and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, for example, the CPU 126 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process). In this command analysis process, a process according to the received effect control command is performed. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INoT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 126 performs an effect control process. In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and control of the speakers 8L, 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like is executed. The effect control process is repeatedly performed every time a timer interruption is performed.

  The ROM 125 in the effect control microcomputer 120 stores pattern tables such as various effect control pattern tables. In the various effect control pattern tables, data (effect control patterns) indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored for each round game or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, sound control data, lamp control data, etc. are set in time series. ing.

  In the small hit game effect, an opening notification effect for notifying that it is being opened is executed in accordance with the opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R. For this reason, the small hit game effect is also an open state notification effect for notifying the open state of the upper big prize opening 31. The effect control pattern includes a pattern for executing such a small hit game effect. Note that the execution timing of the opening notification effect may be specified in the effect control pattern corresponding to the drive timing and stop timing of the opening solenoid 53 specified in the small hit control pattern. For this reason, the effect control pattern for executing the effect during the small hit game may be prepared corresponding to each of the small hit types.

  Also, in this embodiment, during the period when the jackpot game state is controlled, the fanfare effect, the jackpot game effect (the effect executed corresponding to the jackpot game period), and the ending effect are executed. Is done. In this embodiment, an effect control pattern is prepared so that such an effect can be executed.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in the main process. In the effect control process, the CPU 126 performs any one of S170 to S174 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are mainly executed. In the effect control process, the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are controlled, and an effect corresponding to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is executed.

  The small hit waiting process in S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The small hit waiting process is sequentially executed for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing the small hit fanfare effect.

  The small hitting effect process in S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the effect processing during the small hit control, for example, an effect control pattern or the like is set corresponding to the type of the small hit, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control unit 122. In addition, there is included processing for controlling various effect operations in the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control unit 123. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” in response to, for example, the end of the small hit gaming state specified by the small hit end specifying command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The small hit end effect process of S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the small hit end effect process, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state is set, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control unit 122. Processing for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, such as output, lighting / extinguishing / flashing of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the illumination signal to the lamp control unit 123 It is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” in response to the start of the big hit gaming state specified by the hit start specifying command transmitted from the main board 11. On the other hand, when the start of the big hit gaming state is not designated, the value of the effect process flag is initialized to “0”.

  The big hit effect process of S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the big hit effect processing, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control unit 122, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control unit 123. This includes processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process of S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control unit 122. Included is a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control unit 123. Yes. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S171 of FIG. 18 as the small hitting effect process. In this small hitting effect processing, the CPU 126 first checks whether or not a small hitting end designation command has been received from the main board 11 (S541). It is determined whether or not it is a notification effect execution timing for executing (S542). The specific notification effect is an effect that is executed when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is continuously controlled to the small hit gaming state from the state in which the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. That is, the specific notification effect is the first start prize when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state. When a game ball enters the mouths 42L, 42R and the second start winning opening 43 and a start winning is generated, and the variable display hold storage is performed in the special game corresponding to the established start condition, the hold storage is performed. This is executed when the variable display based on is performed and the game is again controlled to the small hit gaming state. Hereinafter, such a small hit game state is also referred to as “a small hit game state based on the hold memory”. The notification effect execution timing is determined by, for example, determining whether or not the elapsed time of the small hit gaming state measured by the timer corresponds to a notification effect execution period predetermined by the effect pattern.

  When it is the notification effect execution timing (S542; Yes), the CPU 126 determines whether or not the notification effect designation buffer value stored in the RAM 124 is “0” (S543). The notification effect designation buffer value is set to “0” as an initial value and is updated in the small hit end effect process of FIG. 21 described later, and a value corresponding to the state when the small hit gaming state occurs is set. Is done. Specifically, the notification effect designation buffer value is not when the small hit game state is continuously controlled from the state controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state (the small hit based on the hold memory). “0” is set when the game is not in a gaming state, and when the small hit game state is controlled continuously from the state controlled to the small hit game state (the small hit based on the hold memory after the small hit game state) In the case of a gaming state), “1” is set, and when the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state continuously from the state controlled to the big hit gaming state (the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory after the big hit gaming state) In the case of (2), when “2” is set and the state where the notification effect buffer value is “2” is controlled to the small hit gaming state continuously (small hit gaming state) 2 consecutive times later "3" is set in the Koatari when playing state) based on the distillate storage.

  When the notification effect execution timing is not reached (S542; No), when the notification effect designation buffer value is “0” (S543; Yes), that is, when the specific notification effect is not executed, or the specific notification effect is not executed. When in the small hit gaming state, the CPU 126 performs a small hit effect control so that an effect corresponding to the operation of the blade members 32L, 32R of the variable winning device 40 is performed by, for example, the speakers 8L, 8R and the game effect lamp 9. After setting (S545), the small hitting medium effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the notification effect designation buffer value is not “0” (S543; No), the CPU 126 executes the notification effect according to the notification effect designation buffer value based on, for example, the notification effect setting table stored in the ROM 125. Is set (S544), and the process is terminated. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a notification effect setting table. In the example shown in FIG. 20, the notification contents by the speakers 8L and 8R are shown. When the notification effect designation buffer value is “1”, a sound output of “revenge chance!” Is made, and the notification effect designation buffer value is “2”. In this case, the voice output of “one more time!” Is made, and when the notification effect designation buffer value is “3”, the voice output of “still more!” Is made. However, the performance using the game effect lamp 9 may be performed without being limited to the performance using the speakers 8L and 8R. In the example shown in FIG. 20, one notification content corresponds to the value of the notification effect designation buffer, but a plurality of notification contents correspond to the value of each notification effect specification buffer. The notification content may be set based on a small hit type, a random number value, or the like.

  When a small hitting end designation command is received from the main board 11 in S541 (S541; Yes), a setting for ending the small hitting effect is performed (S546), and the value of the effect process flag is set to the small hitting effect end process. After the corresponding value is updated to “2” (S547), the small hit effect processing is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S172 of FIG. 18 as the small hit end effect processing. In this small hit end effect process, the CPU 126 first checks whether or not a V winning detection command, which is a command indicating that a V winning has been detected, has been received from the main board 11 (S551), and a V winning detection command. Is not received (S551; No), a start opening winning designation command, which is a command indicating that a start winning to the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second start winning opening 43 has occurred, is received from the main board 11. It is confirmed whether or not it has been received (S552). When the total number of reserved memories is not “0” when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in the small hit gaming state, the start opening prize designation command is used in the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when there is a variable display hold memory). When the start opening winning designation command is not received (S552; No), that is, when there is no variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the notification effect designation buffer of the RAM 124 is stored. The value is updated to “0” (S553). Thereby, after the small hit gaming state is completed, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43 and is controlled to the small hit gaming state, the specific notification effect is Not executed.

  When the start opening prize designation command is received (S551; Yes), that is, when there is a variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the notification effect designation buffer. It is determined whether or not the value is “2” or more (S554). As described above, the notification effect designation buffer value is set to “2” when the currently controlled small hit gaming state is based on the reserved memory after the big hit gaming state, and the notification effect buffer “3” is set when the state is further controlled to the small hit gaming state from the state in which the value is “2”. For this reason, the process of S554 is a process of determining whether or not the currently controlled small hit gaming state is continuous with the big hit gaming state. In other words, the process of S554 is a process of determining whether or not the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “2” or “3” has been executed in the currently controlled small hit gaming state. . Then, when the notification effect designation buffer value is less than “2” (that is, “0” or “1”) (S554; No), the CPU 126 updates the notification effect designation buffer value to “1”. Thus, when the small hit game state based on the hold memory is controlled after the end of the small hit game state, in the process of S544 in the small hit medium effect process of FIG. 19, the “revenge chance” is output from the speakers 8L and 8R as the specific notification effect. ! "Is output (see FIG. 20).

  On the other hand, when the notification effect designation buffer value is “2” or more (that is, “2” or “3”) (S554; Yes), the notification effect designation buffer value is updated to “3” (S556). As a result, when the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “2” or “3” is being executed in the currently controlled small hit gaming state (in the small hit gaming state continuous with the big hit gaming state) When the small hit game state is controlled after the end of the small hit gaming state, the specific notification effect is obtained from the speakers 8L and 8R in the process of S544 in the small hit effect processing in FIG. A voice output saying “Still more!” Is made (see FIG. 20). By such specific notification effect, when the small hit game state after the big hit gaming state is controlled further to the small hit gaming state, the player feels that the small hit gaming state is related to the big hit gaming state. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Then, when the notification effect designation buffer value is updated in any of the processes of S553, S555, and S556, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” that is a value corresponding to the small hit waiting process (S557). Then, the small hit end effect process is terminated.

  When the V winning designation command is received from the main board 11 in S551 (S551; Yes), it is confirmed whether the starting opening prize designation command is received from the main board 11 (S558), and the starting opening prize designation command is determined. Is not received (S558; No), the notification effect designation buffer value is updated to “0” (S559). That is, regardless of whether or not a V prize has occurred, when there is no variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the notification effect designation buffer value is initially set to “0”. Turn into. As a result, after the small hit game state is finished, the game ball enters the first start winning port 42L, 42R or the second start winning port 43 and is controlled to the small hit game state. The notification effect is not executed.

  Further, when the start opening winning designation command is received (S558; Yes), that is, when the special game based on the hold memory is executed after the big hit gaming state, the notification effect designation buffer value is “2” or more. It is determined whether or not (S560). When the notification effect designation buffer value is less than “2” (that is, “0” or “1”) (S560; No), the CPU 126 updates the notification effect designation buffer value to “2”. As a result, when the big hit gaming state due to the V winning is finished and the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory is controlled, in the process of S544 in the small hitting middle effect processing of FIG. A voice output of “another time!” Is made (see FIG. 20).

  On the other hand, when the notification effect designation buffer value is “2” or more (that is, “2” or “3”) (S560; Yes), the notification effect designation buffer value is updated to “3” (S556). With this process, when the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “2” or “3” is executed in the currently controlled small hit gaming state, the notification effect designation buffer value is set to “3”. And the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “3” is performed in the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory after the big hit gaming state is ended. Thereby, when the big hit game state by the V winning is finished and the small hit game state based on the hold memory is controlled continuously twice or more, the specific notification effect in the processing of S544 in the small hit medium effect process of FIG. As a result, a voice output “Still still!” Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 20).

  Then, when the notification effect designation buffer value is updated in any one of S559, S561, and S562, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the big hit effect processing (S557). Then, the small hit end effect process is terminated.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as the specific notification effect, the V winning is not generated in the small hit gaming state, and the small hit gaming state based on the stored memory is controlled after the small hit gaming state is ended. Since the V winning is generated in the small winning game state and the big hit gaming state controlled by the V winning is finished, the different effects are executed when the small winning gaming state based on the stored memory is controlled. Notification according to the state of the game can be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in S173 of FIG. 22 as the big hit effect process. In this jackpot effect processing, first, the CPU 126 confirms whether or not a jackpot end designation command indicating that the jackpot gaming state is ended from the main board 11 (S571), and has received the jackpot end designation command. If not (S571; No), it is determined whether it is a special notification effect execution timing for executing the special notification effect (S572). The special notification effect is executed when the V winning is generated and the game is controlled to the big win game state in the small hit game state in which the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “2” or “3” is executed. This is a production. That is, the special notification effect is executed when the V winning is generated and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the small hit gaming state continuous to the big hit gaming state. The determination of the special notification effect execution timing is performed, for example, by determining whether or not the elapsed time of the big hit gaming state measured by the timer corresponds to a special notification effect execution period predetermined by the effect pattern.

  When it is the special notification effect execution timing (S572; Yes), the CPU 126 determines whether or not the notification effect designation buffer value stored in the RAM 124 is “2” or more (S573), and the notification effect designation buffer value is determined. When it is “2” or more (that is, “2” or “3”) (S573; Yes), a setting for executing a special notification effect is performed (S574), and the big hit effect processing is terminated. As a special notification effect, for example, a sound output of “successful big hit!” Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and notification that the game is continuously controlled to the big hit gaming state is performed. However, the performance using the game effect lamp 9 may be performed without being limited to the performance using the speakers 8L and 8R.

  When it is not the special notification effect execution timing (S572; No), or when the notification effect designation buffer value is less than “2” (that is, “0” or “1”) (S573; No), that is, the specific notification effect is performed. When it is not the timing to execute, or in the small hit gaming state in which the specific notification effect is not executed, the CPU 126 corresponds to the operation of the blade members 32L, 32R of the variable winning device 40 by the speakers 8L, 8R and the game effect lamp 9, for example. The big hit effect control is set so that the effect is performed (S575), and the big hit effect process is terminated.

  When the big hit end designation command is received from the main board 11 in S571 (S571; Yes), setting for ending the big hit effect is performed (S546), and the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the ending effect process. After updating to a certain “4” (S575), the small hit effect production process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation example in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, or a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 43 Is detected by the second start port switch 22B, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The game is executed. And, in the special figure game using the first special figure and the second special figure, the special figure display result is always determined as “small hit”, and the small hit symbol that is the open display result is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol. The When the variable display result that is the open display result is derived and displayed, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state by the update setting of the special figure process flag in S112 of FIG. At this time, for example, on the basis of the small hit type, the accessory entry 31L, 31R formed by the variable winning device 40 is changed from the closed state to the open state by the control of S332 shown in FIG. An opening / closing operation for returning the accessory is performed.

  The game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 from one of the bonuses 31L and 31R that have been opened in the small hit game state are distributed to the special route 33 or the normal route 34 by the distribution device 200. . The game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 are equally distributed to the special route 33 or the normal route 34 by the distribution device 200 until the second ball, but after the third ball, the normal route 34 by the stopper 210. Since the inflow of game balls to is restricted, it is distributed only to the special route 33. When the game balls distributed to the special route 33 or the normal route 34 by these distribution devices 200 pass (enter) the specific region 49 and are detected by the specific region switch 24 (S339 in FIG. 16; Yes), in S340 The V winning flag is set to the on state. Thereafter, in response to the V winning flag being on when the small hit gaming state is ended (S368 in FIG. 17; Yes), the processing of S372 and S376 is executed, etc., in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Therefore, when three or more game balls enter the variable winning device 40 in the small hit game state, the specific area 49 is almost certainly passed (entered) and controlled to the big hit state.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, although a start winning has occurred, the start condition for starting the variable display game is determined by the fact that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state, etc. When is not established, variable display holding storage corresponding to the start condition is performed (start winning prize determination process in FIG. 13). Then, in the small hit game state in which the variable display hold memory has occurred, when the game ball does not pass (enter) the specific area 49 (S368 in FIG. 17; No), the variable display game is activated by the end of the small hit game state. When the starting condition is established and variable display based on the hold memory is executed, on the other hand, when the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 (S368; Yes), the game ball starts by passing the specific area 49. By the end of the big hit gaming state, the start condition of the variable display game is established and the variable display based on the hold memory is executed.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the small hit game state and is controlled to the small hit game state based on the hold memory, a specific notification is made by the process of S555 in FIG. As an effect, a sound output “Revenge chance!” Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. On the other hand, when the start condition of the variable display game is established due to the end of the big hit gaming state and is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory, the speaker 8L, 8R is used as a specific notification effect by the processing of S561 in FIG. A voice output “Another time!” Is made. Further, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory is controlled, and by the end of the small hit gaming state, the variable display game start condition is established and the small hit gaming state based on the holding memory is controlled. Sometimes, that is, when it is controlled to the small hit game state continuously two or more times after the big hit game state is finished, the speaker 8L, 8R will say “Still still!” As a specific notification effect by the process of S556 in FIG. Audio output is made. Thus, the variable display game start condition is satisfied when the variable display game start condition is established by the end of the small hit gaming state and the small hit game state is controlled based on the hold memory, and the variable display game start condition is satisfied by the end of the big hit gaming state. Since the notification effect according to the state of the game is executed by executing a different specific notification effect when the small hit game state based on the hold memory is controlled, the interest of the game can be improved. it can. Furthermore, when the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the big hit gaming state and is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory, or the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the small hit gaming state. When the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory is controlled, a notification that the small hit gaming state is continuously executed, such as “one more time!” Or “still more!” Is given. The player can be made to feel that the winning game state is related to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the big hit game state and the small hit game state is controlled based on the hold memory, the game ball is in a specific area in the small hit game state. When the vehicle has passed (entered) 49, a special notification effect for notifying that the game state is continuously controlled to the big hit gaming state is executed by the processing of S574 in FIG. Thereby, even if the big hit game state is once ended, it is notified that the big hit game state is continuously controlled, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), the first hold indicator 8A for displaying the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is the first special symbol display device 4A. A second hold indicator 8B, which is provided at a small corner, and displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is provided at the four corners of the second special symbol display device 4B. The display by the holding display 8A and the second holding display 8B is difficult for the player to visually recognize. Thus, when the variable display based on the hold memory is made and the small hit game state is controlled, the player can feel that the variable display or the small hit game state is made without being based on the hold memory. Can improve the game entertainment.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, the number of game balls that have entered the variable prize-winning device 40 has reached a predetermined number of 3 regardless of the win, so that the game balls are advantageous for the player. Since it becomes easy to enter the route, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  In addition, according to the above-described embodiment, since the approach ball counter is initialized in S10 of the main process executed when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Since the approach ball counter is initialized at the time of opening of the venue, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an advantageous degree due to the difference in the counter value stored in the approach ball counter (detected game medium number storage means). It is possible to avoid being different.

  Further, according to the above-described embodiment, the number of the approaching balls is different depending on the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40, which is the number of game balls detected by the accessory count switch 23. Since the colored LED is turned on, the player can recognize that the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is close to the predetermined number “3”, so that the game balls can easily enter the special route. Since the expectation to become can be raised, the game entertainment can be improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the approach ball counter is initialized (reset) at the start of the small hit state is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and initialization of these approach ball counters is performed. (Reset) is not carried out for each small hit state, and it is possible to take over over a plurality of small hit states. In the small hit state, a game ball enters the specific area 49 and is in a big hit state (specific game state). The approach ball counter may be initialized (reset) when the time has reached, and in this way, the count value of the approach ball counter did not reach the ceiling value “3” in the small hit state of 1. However, since the restriction by the stopper 210 is executed when the count value of the approach ball counter reaches “3” in a plurality of small hit states, the game ball is placed in the specific area 49. When the player is controlled to the big hit state (specific game state) while increasing the possibility of entering the big hit state (specific game state), the approach ball counter is initialized (reset), which is advantageous for the player. Since the frequency controlled to the state (specific game state) can be suppressed, it is possible to prevent the gambling nature of the pachinko gaming machine 1 from becoming excessively high.

  In the above-described embodiment, the count value of the approach ball counter that is the ceiling value to be regulated by the stopper 210 is exemplified as “3”, but the present invention is not limited to this, The ceiling value may be set as appropriate in consideration of euphoria depending on the timing (initialization) of the approach ball counter, etc. As will be described later, the approach ball counter can be taken over in a plurality of small hit states. If possible, it is preferable to set a value (for example, 10) that is larger than the maximum number (for example, 4) that cannot enter the variable winning device 40 in the small hit state.

  In the above embodiment, the stopper 210 is provided at the inlet 34 ′ to the normal path 34 to restrict the entry of the game ball into the normal path 34. Although an embodiment in which the distribution ratio is increased is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 23, a stopper 250 having the same configuration as the stopper 210 is provided in the special path 33. When the count value of the approach ball counter is 2 or less, it is impossible for the game ball to flow into the special path 33 with the stopper 250 in a restricted state, as shown in FIG. When the count value of the approaching ball counter is 3 or more, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), the stopper 250 is placed in an unregulated state and the game ball can flow into the special path 33. Unishi may be.

  That is, the stopper 250 which is a restricting member capable of restricting the passing of the game ball (game medium) through the special route 33 (second route) advantageous to the player and the accessory count switch 23 are a predetermined number “3”. CPU 106 (regulation release control means) that performs restriction release control for releasing the restriction by the stopper 250 when the count value of the approach ball counter is 3 by detecting the game ball (game medium) of “ When the restriction release control is performed by the (restriction release control means), the game ball (game medium) is more likely to pass through the special route 33 (second route) than when the restriction release control is not performed. May be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the form which provided only the accessory count switch 23 in the upstream position of the distribution apparatus 200 is illustrated, this invention is not limited to this, For example, in the distribution apparatus 200 A special path switch for detecting the game ball distributed to the special path 33 is provided on the special path 33, and a normal path switch for detecting the game ball distributed to the normal path 34 by the distribution device 200 is provided. It may be provided on the normal path 34 to count the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 by using the special path switch and the normal path switch.

  In the above embodiment, for the purpose of reducing the number of detection switches, the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device 40 is detected by the accessory count switch 23 and detected by the accessory count switch 23. Although the embodiment in which the restriction by the stopper 210 is performed based on the number of game balls played is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the game balls distributed to the normal route 34 and the special route 33 are detected. For example, a normal path detection switch or a special path detection switch for detection may be provided, or only a normal path detection switch is provided, and the number of game balls detected by the normal path switch becomes 2, for example. In this case, the restriction by the stopper 210 may be performed, or conversely, only the special path detection switch is provided and detected by the normal path switch. Gaming ball, when for example a 2, by performing the regulation by the stopper 210, enters the gaming ball may be easily sorted to a special path 33.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the restriction by the stopper 210 is such that, as described above, a game ball discharge waiting time has elapsed in consideration of the time required for the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 to be discharged. The game ball that has entered the variable prize-winning device 40 immediately before the opened bonus advance 31L, 31R is closed (enters) through the specific area 49 by releasing the game when the small hit state is completed. Although sufficient time is ensured, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the restriction by the stopper 210 is performed at a timing when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the restriction or from the start of the restriction. It may be canceled at the timing when the rocking plate 202 is swung a number of times, or the variable display that is executed first after the regulation is started or ended. It may be released in the timing.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment has illustrated the form which memorize | stores the winning where the variable display is not yet performed as a pending | holding memory about the winning to 1st starting winning opening 42L, 42R and the 2nd starting winning opening 43 The present invention is not limited to this, and the reserved storage may not be performed for one or both of the first start winning ports 42L and 42R and the second starting winning port 43.

  Further, in the above embodiment, even if a game ball enters the specific area 49 during the big hit state, it does not shift to the big hit state, so that the restriction by the stopper 210 is not executed during the big hit state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball enters the specific area 49 in each round in the big hit state, the next round is executed (so-called V continuation type). Then, when the count value of the approach ball counter becomes the ceiling value corresponding to the round control in each round (may be different from the ceiling value at the small hit), the restriction by the stopper 210 is executed. Just do it.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is controlled to the big hit state only when the game ball enters the specific area 49 is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the start prize is In response to the fact that the MR1 random number extracted in response to the jackpot determination value matches the variable symbol display result of the special symbol to a specific display result that is a jackpot symbol, The variable winning device 40 may be provided as an effect indicating that Specifically, using a game ball that has won a start or a game ball (so-called death ball) that has won a prize in the general winning slots 41L and 41R, one or two if the random number of MR1 does not match the jackpot determination value. When the game ball (dead ball) enters the variable winning device 40 and the game ball (dead ball) does not pass through the specific area 49, the MR1 random number matches the jackpot determination value. The above game ball (dead ball) enters the variable winning device 40, and an effect that the game ball (dead ball) passes through the specific area 49 is executed, as if the game ball (dead ball) passes through the specific area 49. By doing so, the player may be made to recognize that the game is in a big hit state.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 24, the slot machine 1001 may be provided with the variable prize device 40 in the above embodiment as the effect device 1040, and in this case, a bonus that is advantageous to the player. The effect device 1040 may execute an effect indicating that an internal lottery such as replay time or assist time is won. Specifically, when the game ball enclosed in the slot machine 1001 is not won by the internal lottery, one or two game balls are produced according to the operation of the production button 1056 by the player. While entering the device 1040 and performing an effect in which the game ball does not pass through the specific area, when the internal lottery is won, three or more game balls enter the effect device 1040 and the game ball passes through the specific area. The passing effect may be executed so that the player recognizes as if the bonus ball, the replay time, or the assist time has been reached as the game ball passes through the specific area.

  In the case of using these effect devices 1040, depending on the type of internal lottery selected (for example, whether the bonus was won, the replay time was won, the assist time was won, etc.) The number of game balls that enter 1040 may be different so that the probability that a game ball passes through a specific area may vary depending on the type of internal lottery that has been won, or the type of internal lottery that has been won (for example, The ceiling value that is the predetermined number in the present invention is changed according to whether the bonus is won, the replay time is won, the assist time is won, etc. (for example, if the bonus is won, the ceiling value is 4 and the assist is If you win the time, set the ceiling value to 3, and if you win the replay time, change the ceiling value to 2. Sphere probability may be different depending on the type of internal lottery is won passing.

  In addition, using the effect device 1040, when a game ball actually passes through a specific area in the effect device 1040, it may be controlled to a bonus, a replay time, or an assist time regardless of the internal lottery.

  In the above embodiment, the distribution device 200 is provided in the variable prize device 40. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution device 200 is not limited to this. You may make it provide in the game area outside.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the form which provided the distribution apparatus in the variable prize-winning apparatus 40 controlled to a big hit state when a game ball approachs into the specific area | region 49 is illustrated, this invention is limited to this. However, as described above, in a gaming machine that determines that a jackpot is made when the random number of MR1 coincides with the jackpot determination value, the probability of determining that the jackpot is based on a predetermined probability (first probability) in the normal gaming state Alternatively, it may be provided in a so-called probability change attacker that shifts when a game ball enters the specific area 49 in a high probability state (also referred to as a probability change state) in which control is performed with a high probability (second probability).

  In the case where the distribution device 200 is provided in the probability variation attacker, for example, when a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of game balls is won in the probability variation attacker, the predetermined number (for example, 10 balls), the distribution direction is not limited to the special route only, but the game balls (for example, the 11th ball) that have entered beyond a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) are assigned only to the special route, and a high probability state ( (Probable change state) may be entered.

  Further, in the above embodiment, by changing the lighting state of the entry ball number indicator 220 in accordance with the number of game balls that have entered the variable prize device 40, the game balls that the player has entered the variable prize device 40 are changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, with the change of the lighting mode in the approaching ball number indicator 220, or in place of the change, the accessory count switch 23 In response to the detection of the game ball, a command for notifying the detection of the game ball and the number of detection is output to the effect control board 12, and the effect control board 12 has a sound effect (for example, 1 The second, third, and third voices are output from the speakers 8L and 8R, or the lighting state of the game effect lamp 9 depends on the number of detections (for example, the first one is green, Yellow in the eyes , It is also possible to perform the production of the red, etc.) in the three eyes. In the case where the above-described image display device is provided, display according to the number of detections may be performed on the image display device.

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described, but only one special symbol display device is provided. Also good.

  In addition, the first start winning holes 42L and 42R corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second start winning holes 43 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B are provided as a plurality of start areas. It is not limited, For example, a plurality of starting areas such as four or more may be provided. In this case, a start condition for executing a special game using different special symbols may be established based on the detection of a start winning game ball in each start area.

  In the above embodiment, in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the special figure display result is always “small hit”, and the small hit types are “first small hit” and “second small bonus”. It was explained as providing “winning”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “big hit” or “off” may be provided as a special figure display result, or a plurality of big hit types may be provided. Further, only one of “first small hit” and “second small hit” may be provided as the small hit type.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state based on the occurrence of the V winning, it is limited to a state in which a round in which the “left” and “right” accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable winning device 40 are opened is executed. For example, for example, a round is performed in which the big prize opening door of the big prize opening provided below the gaming area is opened, or the opening control of the special variable winning device different from the variable winning device 40 is performed, A predetermined number (for example, 2000) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls.

  In the above embodiment, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the special figure game is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the start condition previously established is being executed. Or when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state, etc. It is assumed that variable display hold storage corresponding to the condition is performed, but when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the first start winning holes 42L, 42R and the second starting winning hole 43 Even if the game ball passes (enters), it may be determined that the start winning is invalid and the variable display hold storage is not performed. Further, even if the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43 in a period other than when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. You may provide the period when a start prize is judged invalid.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43, a special game using the first special figure or the second special figure is performed. However, it is also possible to perform the accessory opening / closing operation control of the variable winning device 40 without playing such a special game. In this case, the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43 are stored in a reserved manner that the game ball has passed (entered), and the role of the variable winning device 40 is determined based on the reserved storage. The object opening / closing operation control may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the first special figure and the variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the second special figure are each set to the upper limit storage number “4”. However, the upper limit storage number may be “1” to “3”, or may be “5” or more.

  In addition, the device configuration, data configuration, and processing shown in the flowchart of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

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

  In the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a gaming ball with a predetermined number of balls is a gaming machine. The number of loaned balls encapsulated inside and lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added, while the number of game balls used in the game is subtracted The present invention is also applicable to so-called enclosed game machines that are stored in memory. In these enclosed game machines, not the game ball but points and points are given to the player, so these points and points assigned correspond to the game value.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the form in which the game ball is launched from below the game area by the ball hitting device is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the ball hitting device is a pachinko gaming machine. The game ball may be launched from above the game area by being provided above the game area in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, a game ball is illustrated as a game medium. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as such game medium, for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of providing 1040, a medal used in the slot machine 1001 may be used instead of the game ball, and these game media have shapes that can pass through the first route and the second route. Any game medium can be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment or modification, when a game ball enters the special area 49, a big hit state in which the player can acquire many game balls, or a high probability state in which the probability of being a big hit state is high. The form, the bonus that allows the player to acquire many medals in the slot machine 1001, the assist time, and the ratio of the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the use of a unit number of medals due to the occurrence of many replays (so-called base) Although the mode of controlling the replay time to be improved is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a game ball enters the special area 49, the game ball enters the special area 49. In the case where the number of round games (number of rounds) is controlled to be a big hit state or when the above-described electric tulip-shaped accessory is provided. As these electric tulip-shaped objects are likely to be in an expanded and open state, control is made to a high base state in which the proportion (so-called base) of game balls to be paid out in accordance with the number of game ball shots (number of hit balls) is improved. As for the number of fluctuations to be made, when a game ball enters the special area 49, a larger number of times is given than when the game ball does not enter the special area 49, or the replay time and assist time are controlled. As the number of games to be played, when a game ball enters the special area 49, a larger number of games may be given than when a game ball does not enter the special area 49. In other words, when a game ball enters the special area 49, it is sufficient that the game value is more easily given to the player than when the game ball does not enter the special area 49. It is only necessary to form a special route 33 having a higher degree of advantage for the player and a normal route 34 having a lower degree of advantage for the player than the special route 33 because the probabilities of the game balls entering 49 are different. .

  Further, in the above-described embodiment and modification, a case where a big game value is easily given to a player by entering a special hit 49 by entering a special ball 49 is exemplified. The invention is not limited to this. For example, without providing the special area 49, a special path switch for detecting a game ball distributed to the special path 33 and a game ball allocated to the normal path 34 are detected. A normal path switch is provided, and when a game ball is detected on the normal path 34, a first game value is given, and when a game ball is detected on the special path 33, a second larger than the first game value is provided. You may make it provide game value.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the number of the special areas 49 is one is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of the special areas 49 may be plural.

  In the above embodiment, the stopper 210 is provided separately from the swing plate 202. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stopper 210 is not provided and the swing plate 202 is not provided. By controlling the operation of the moving plate 202, the swing plate 202 may constitute the regulating member of the present invention. That is, when the third game ball is detected by the accessory count switch 23 as the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40, for example, the tilt direction of the swinging plate 202 is tilted so that the right end is the lower position. The game ball passes through the normal path 34 (first path), for example, by holding only in the state, or by lengthening the period in which the right end of the swinging plate 202 is tilted downward. You may make it regulate. That is, in the present invention, “regulation” includes making it difficult for a game ball to enter compared to a normal state, and the restriction member can also make it difficult for a game ball to enter compared to a normal state. Anything is fine.

1 Pachinko machine 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Upper count switch 24 Specific area switch 25 Discharge port switch 28 Lower count switch 33 Special path 34 Normal path 40 Variable winning devices 42L, 42R First winning port 43 Second winning port 49 Specific area 54 Stopper solenoid 100 Game control microcomputer 104 RAM
105 ROM
106 CPU
108 Random number circuit 120 Production control microcomputer 124 RAM
125 ROM
126 CPU
200 Sorting device 202 Swing plate 210 Stopper

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing using a game medium,
A passage route including a first route through which game media can pass and a second route through which game media can pass and is more advantageous to the player than the first route;
Detecting means for detecting game media passing through the passage path;
A restricting member capable of restricting a game medium from passing through the first path;
Restriction control means for performing restriction control for restricting passage of the game medium through the first path by the restriction member when the detection means detects a predetermined number of game media;
With
A gaming machine characterized in that when the restriction control is performed by the restriction control means, the game medium easily passes through the second route compared to when the restriction control is not performed. A gaming machine capable of playing using a game medium,
A passage route including a first route through which game media can pass and a second route through which game media can pass and is more advantageous to the player than the first route;
Detecting means for detecting game media passing through the passage path;
A restricting member capable of restricting a game medium from passing through the second path;
Restriction release control means for performing restriction release control for releasing the restriction of the game medium passing through the second path by the restriction member when the detection means detects a predetermined number of game media;
With
A gaming machine characterized in that when the restriction release control is performed by the restriction release control means, the game medium easily passes through the second route as compared to when the restriction release control is not performed.

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