JP2016116643A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent lowering of a player's interest.SOLUTION: The game machine is configured to control a game state into an advantageous state advantageous to a player when an advantageous condition is established. The game machine includes: variable winning means being changeable into a first state in which a game medium may easily enter, and a second state in which the game medium has difficulty to enter; variable winning control means that executes an opening game capable of changing the game state into the second state a predetermined number of times, when at least any one of cases is established, the cases where a predetermined period elapses after changing the variable winning means into the first state in the advantageous state and where the upper limit winning number or more game media are won; and notification performance execution means that may execute a notification performance on the basis of winning the upper limit winning number or more game media in one opening game and winning of the variable winning means. The notification performance execution means executes the notification performance using different channels in a case of winning a first winning number that is equal to or more than the upper limit winning number, and a second winning number that is a next winning of the first winning number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 38

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. There is also a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into the gaming area using the given gaming score or the gaming score given by winning a game. Further, there is a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state advantageous to the player based on establishment of the advantageous conditions (for example, derivation display of the big hit symbol). There is also a gaming machine that performs an over-winning notification effect based on over-winning, which is a win exceeding the maximum number of winnings in a specific gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-212368 A

  However, if the effects are executed when the winnings exceeding the upper limit winning number occur at short intervals, the effects are overlapped, and there is a possibility that the interest of the player may be lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a decrease in the interest of a player.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is advantageous to a player when advantageous conditions (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol, a winning symbol, a small hit symbol, etc.) are established. A gaming machine that is controllable to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state, a hit probability, a small hit, etc.), and in which a gaming medium is easy to win a first state (for example, an open state) and a gaming medium is difficult to win a second Variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 etc.) that can be changed to a state (for example, a closed state or a partially opened state), and in the advantageous state, the variable winning means is set to the first state. It changes to the second state when at least one of a predetermined period of time (for example, 29.5 seconds shown in FIG. 22B) elapses or the game medium wins the upper limit winning number is established. Can be allowed Open games (for example, round games in the big hit game state, control that is open in the hit or small hits, etc.) predetermined times (for example, six times for the first big hit, 16 times for the second big hit, etc.) ) Variable winning control means to be executed (for example, the processing in step S139 of the big hit release processing in FIG. 21 or the processing in steps S365 and S368 in the big hit release processing in FIG. 25) and one open game (for example, all In some round games, etc., a notification effect executing means (for example, a notification effect can be executed based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means (for example, over winning etc.) more than the upper limit winning number. Based on the fact that the big prize winning flag is set in step S503, the big prize winning count value is odd in step S150. Depending on whether or not, the process of executing a notification effect (notification sound) from different playback channels for the first over-winning and the second over-winning, or that the big prize winning flag is set in step S503 Based on the control switch, the control channel, the control CPU, the drive unit, the control information, etc., which are different depending on the first over winning and the second over winning, based on the light emission, display, character, etc. Depending on the combination of two or more effects means, such as the process of executing the notification effect, voice, light emission, display, character effect, etc. Control by different control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc. The notification effect executing means is a first winning number equal to or greater than the upper limit winning number and a winning next to the first winning number. Different channels (for example, the 10th prize and the 11th prize, the 11th prize and the 12th prize), etc. A notification is made at the eleventh prize without notifying, a reproduction channel Ch0 different from the tenth prize, a reproduction channel Ch0 notifying the eleventh prize, and a reproduction channel Ch1 notifying the twelfth prize. A channel (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) to be notified in the eleventh prize different from the tenth, or a channel (control switch, control channel, etc.) to be notified in the eleventh prize. Control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) and a channel different from the eleventh prize for notifying the 12th prize (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) And performing a notification effect.

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first winning number that is equal to or greater than the upper winning number and the second winning number that is the next winning number after the first winning number. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (2) In addition, in the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine described in (1), information related to the game (for example, small symbols, hold display, fourth symbol, right-handed display, notification effect, etc.) An information display means for displaying is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, information related to the game is displayed, so that the player can easily recognize the game situation, and the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

  (3) In addition, in the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to (1), the notification effect executing unit may perform the first winning number winning and the second winning number winning. The notification effect may be executed in different notification modes (for example, a notification sound that is notified by a mechanical sound “picone” and a notification sound that is notified by a sound “Ufufu”).

  According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  (4) In addition, in the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to (1) or (3), notification in the third winning number winning that is the winning next to the second winning number winning The effect may be executed using the same channel as the first winning number winning (for example, the first winning over winning and the third winning over winning 3 in which the number of times of winning the big winning opening in step S904 is an odd number). For example, an over-winning notification effect is executed by the channel Ch0 in step S905).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed efficiently.

  (5) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to (2), further including a gaming member including a gaming area where the gaming medium flows down, wherein the gaming medium flows down the gaming medium. It is difficult and has a translucent part which has translucency, and the information regarding the game which the information display means displays may be visible through the translucent part.

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that the visibility of the information regarding a game is obstructed by passage of a game medium.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the determination result notification command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an opening | release control pattern, and the opening setting example of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big prize opening determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after the big hit end. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an over-winning alerting | reporting process. It is a block diagram which shows the audio | voice control board etc. which were mounted in the pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the kind of audio | voice and the use channel to be used. It is a time chart which shows an example of the audio | voice output from a game state and each reproduction | regeneration channel. It is explanatory drawing in the case of controlling each reproduction | regeneration channel when outputting an error sound. It is a time chart which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement etc. in a big hit game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the pachinko game machine in the modification of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the pachinko game machine in the modification of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the pachinko game machine in the modification of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the pachinko game machine in the modification of this embodiment.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. 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, and a plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other in a special game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol which is the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. 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. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. In addition, the kind of 1st special figure and the kind of 2nd special figure may be the same, and a kind may differ. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers indicating, for example, “00” to “99”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. In a decorative symbol display area, which is a plurality of variable display portions, for example, three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, Variations of the decorative symbols are started in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result of the decorative graphic is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a finalized decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. It should be noted that, for example, to derive and display various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols, the display of identification information such as decorative symbols is stopped and variable display is terminated. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be stopped and displayed, and for example, a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction may occur. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbol completely stopped only for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  The decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured.

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, a scrolling display in which the symbol number flows from the top to the bottom in order from the smallest to the largest is performed, and when a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number is displayed, the symbol number is subsequently minimized. A certain decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, scroll display is performed from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, a decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special game is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It occurs based on the start winning by doing. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established earlier is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 A variable corresponding to the established start condition when the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled to the big hit game state (one of the advantageous states advantageous to the player). The display is suspended.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a cumulative over winning ball number display area 5D may be arranged. For example, in the cumulative over winning ball number display area 5D, an image or the like corresponding to the cumulative over winning ball number (described later) or the cumulative over winning ball number may be displayed. Further, in the display area of the image display device 5, a cumulative prize ball number display area 5E may be arranged. For example, the accumulated prize ball number display area 5E may display an accumulated prize ball number (described later), an image corresponding to the accumulated prize ball number, or the like.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display holding memory number obtained by adding the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number is also referred to as a total holding memory number. The term “special figure pending storage number” simply refers to a concept that includes all of the first special figure pending memory number, the second special figure pending memory number, and the total pending memory number, and particularly refers to a part thereof. It may happen.

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory is provided, and a second start winning opening is formed as a start area different from the first start area.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes an open state. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state. Easy to open and open. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured so that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between an expanded open state in which the game ball easily passes and a normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  The game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the first special figure holding memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. If a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, and the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the second start condition is To establish. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and prevents the game ball from passing through the big winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the big prize opening, and the game ball easily passes through the big prize opening. To do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes into an open state in which the game ball is easy to pass and advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes through the big prize opening may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, for example, when the gaming ball passes through another winning opening such as the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. More prize balls are paid out. Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device 7 is closed or partially opened in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass the game ball through the special prize winning port and obtain a prize ball. The second state is disadvantageous to the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed so that it can be changed. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number of gaming balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a gaming ball that has entered one of the general winning holes is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle is provided that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring for stopping the driving of the launch motor provided in the hit ball launching device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. A dish is provided. A lower tray is provided at the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3 so as to hold the surplus balls overflowing from the upper tray so that they can be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate body. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod that is held by the player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operation finger in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operating hand. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like may be built in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is configured to include four transmissive photosensors in combination with two transmissive photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operating rod when viewed from the player side. Just do it.

  The member that forms the upper plate is provided with a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. The push sensor which detects the operation action performed with respect to the push button 31B should just be provided in the main body etc. of the upper plate in the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after a normal symbol change is started, a fixed normal symbol that is a variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time has elapsed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, the second start condition is established by the occurrence of a start winning that is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it will be a “big hit” as a specific display result, and if a special symbol different from the big bonus symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol, "

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number “3” or “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. In the period until the elapse of time or the period until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated, the big prize opening is opened. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize-winning ball device that receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the big prize-winning slot, with the grand prize-winning door that has opened the grand prize-winning port during the round. 7 is changed to the second state which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number. Note that even before the number of round executions reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the rounds may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, a big hit gaming state in which the number of round executions is “16” is also referred to as a 16R big hit state, while a big hit gaming state in which the number of round executions is “6” is also referred to as a 6R big hit state.

  Of the special symbols showing the numbers "3" or "7" that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols showing the number "7" are 16R jackpot symbols, and the special symbols showing the number "3" are 6R jackpot symbols . After the special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is the 16R big hit symbol, is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 16R big hit state is controlled. On the other hand, after the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 6R big hit symbol, is derived as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the 6R big hit state is controlled.

  In the 16R big hit state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the 16R big hit symbol, a relatively large number of “16” is set as the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened. Therefore, the substantial period in which the big prize opening is in an open state from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end thereof is relatively long. Therefore, in the 16R big hit state, it is easy for many game balls to pass through the big winning opening. On the other hand, in the 6R big hit state based on the fact that the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the 6R big hit symbol, the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is opened is relatively small. Since “6” is set, the substantial period in which the big winning opening is in an open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is relatively short. Therefore, in the 6R big hit state, only less game balls can pass through the big winning opening than in the 16R big hit state. Thus, in the 16R big hit state, control is performed to change the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening. On the other hand, when in the 6R big hit state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the big winning opening.

  The game balls are not limited to those that vary the ease of passing of the game balls according to the number of executions of the round in which the grand prize opening is in the first state. However, the easiness may be made different. As an example, the big prize opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is a period until a predetermined upper limit time which becomes the first period elapses or a period until the first number of winning balls is generated. By making the open state, the control is performed to change the open state to the open state in the first change mode in which the game ball can easily pass through the big winning opening. On the other hand, the special prize-winning ball device 7 has a large winning opening door for a period until a predetermined upper limit time, which is a second period shorter than the first period, or a period until a second number of winning balls are generated. By making the special winning opening in the open state at, control is performed to change the open state to the open state in a second changing manner in which the game ball is difficult to pass through the special winning opening.

  The first big hit state that changes the big winning opening in the first change mode in all rounds executed in the big hit gaming state, and the big win in some rounds executed in the big hit gaming state You may provide the 2nd big hit state which changes a mouth with a 2nd change aspect. As an example, in the first big hit state and the second big hit state, although the upper limit number of rounds is “16”, in the first big hit state, the big winning opening is changed in the first change mode in all 16 rounds. While changing to the open state, in the second big hit state, after changing the big winning opening to the open state in the first change mode in six out of the 16 rounds, the remaining 10 winning rounds are the big winning opening May be changed to the open state in the second change mode. As described above, in the first big hit state, the control is performed to change the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the big winning opening, while in the second big hit state. In some cases, control may be performed to change between the first state and the second state in a second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the big prize opening in a predetermined period.

  For example, a game in a game state in which a large number of game balls easily pass through the big prize opening, such as a game in a 16R big hit state, is an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than a predetermined game in the 6R big hit state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined game and an advantageous game that is more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game are executed depending on whether the big hit game state is controlled to the 6R big hit state or the 16R big hit state. Is possible.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  The reach state is a display in which variation continues for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. It is a display state in which the state, or all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or in all or part of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right". This is a display state in which the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  Corresponding to reaching the reach state, the variation speed of the decorative design is reduced, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. In some cases, a presentation operation different from that before reaching the reach state may be executed by reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design or changing the variation pattern of the decorative design. Any of the rendering operations such as the display of the character image, the change of the display mode of the background image, the reproduction display of the moving image, the change of the variation mode of the decorative pattern, or the rendering operation such as a combination of some or all of these, This is called reach production display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the like are the operation modes before entering the reach state. It may be included that the operation mode is different from the above.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of being a “big hit”. That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as an example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be a “big hit” is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  During the variable display of decorative designs, unlike the reach effect, the variable display status of decorative designs may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be a `` big hit '', etc. There may be a case where a variable display effect for informing the player is given in accordance with a variable display mode of decorative symbols. In the present embodiment, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute variable display effects such as “sliding” and “pseudo-continuous” in response to a change pattern being determined on the main board 11 side. Whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is to be executed on the side of the effect control board 12 may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the side of the main board 11.

  During variable display of decorative designs, unlike reach display or variable display effects such as “sliding” or “pseudo-ream”, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, displaying an image as a message, outputting sound, and a lamp There is a possibility that the decorative display variable display state may reach a reach state due to an effect operation different from the decorative display variable display operation such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. In addition, a notice effect may be executed to notify the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit”. The effect operation that becomes the notice effect is the variable display state of the decorative symbol after the decorative symbol variable display is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As long as it is executed prior to reaching the reach state. In addition, the notice effect that notifies that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol becomes the reach state.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. The fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

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

  When a special symbol that becomes a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol becoming the reach state. Later, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is the determined decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination. Among the decorative symbols 1 ”to“ 8 ”, any one of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number is displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R for“ left ”,“ middle ”, and“ right ”. Any device that can be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line may be used.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the confirmed special symbol is the 16R jackpot symbol or the 6R jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as a jackpot combination may be different. As an example, when a 16R jackpot symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, a decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination is selected for all of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, while a 6R jackpot symbol is selected. When a symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed with a jackpot combination is selected for the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”. May be. In this case, any of the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is stopped and displayed in the jackpot combination, thereby definitely informing that the 16R jackpot state is reached. Is done. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols with the symbol numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is stopped and displayed in the big hit combination, whether the 16R big hit state or the 6R big hit state is set. The player becomes unrecognizable or difficult to recognize.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 6R big hit symbol, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The variable display mode of the symbol is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode. On the other hand, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special game becoming the 16R big hit symbol, the final symbol combination of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, the probability changing state in which the probability changing control is performed is controlled. Probability change control is the probability that the variable display result of each special figure game or decoration symbol will be a “big hit” (probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state) from the normal state (also referred to as the normal gaming state or the low probability low base state). It is the control which improves also. In other words, by performing probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative design is higher than the normal state, and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is high. Become. The normal state is a gaming state (a gaming state in which the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed) different from the specific gaming state such as the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, and the short-time state. The time-short state is a gaming state in which high opening control (described later) or time-short control (described later) is performed. Hereinafter, a gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time-shortening control is performed is referred to as a time-shortening state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the short time state in which both the high opening control and the short time control are performed. The high opening control is control for improving the frequency at which the normal winning ball device 6A is in the expanded open state more than the normal state. That is, when the high opening control is performed, the frequency that the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is in the expanded open state is higher than that in the normal state, and the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied is increased. Specifically, for example, in the high opening control, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state. Control that improves the probability of “per normal” than in the normal state, and tilt that performs tilt control of the movable blade in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal” Any one of the control for making the control time longer than that in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state may be performed, or two or more controls may be performed. It may be performed. The time reduction control is a control for shortening the variation time of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the time reduction control, the variation time of the special symbol in the special symbol game is shorter than in the normal state, and the time until the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed is shortened. When both the high opening control and the short time control are performed together, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established. Since the time chart for the special figure game using the second special figure is shortened, the number of game balls to be reduced until the next variable display result becomes “big hit”, and then the variable display result becomes “big hit”. It is possible to save (compress, reduce) the time required to become.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to the probability variation state and to the time reduction state. In other words, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control.

  In the present embodiment, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is based on the condition that either a predetermined number of special figure games are executed or the variable display result is “big hit” again. End when established. However, when the variable display result becomes “big hit” again, as described above, after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is again controlled to be in the probable change state.

  In the present embodiment, the short time state in which both the high opening control and the short time control are performed together ends when the probability variation control ends. That is, the high opening control and the time reduction control are terminated together with the probability variation control.

  Note that a gaming state that is both a probability change state and a short time state is also referred to as a highly accurate and high base state. A gaming state that is a probable change state and not a short-time state is also referred to as a high-probability low-base state. A gaming state that is in a short-time state and is not a probable change state is also referred to as a low-probability high-base state. A gaming state that is neither a short-time state nor a probable change state is also referred to as a low probability low base state (normal state). When the gaming state is a high probability high base state or a high probability low base state, the probability that the variable display result will be a “big hit” corresponding to each special game is higher than usual, so the low probability low base state Compared to (normal state), it becomes easier to reach a big hit gaming state. In addition, when the gaming state is a high-accuracy high-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state, the special-figure variation time in each special-figure game is shortened and the second start condition is easily established, thereby reducing the low-probability low-base. Compared to the state (normal state), it becomes easy to become a big hit gaming state. Thus, the high-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy high base state are advantageous states advantageous for the player. In addition, although it has been described that a gaming state in which at least one of the high opening control or the short time control is performed is referred to as a short time state, the advantageous state includes a gaming state in which only the high opening control or the short time control is performed. Is also included. Further, the probability variation state (high probability high base state, high probability low base state) is also referred to as a special game state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a gaming state of either a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the high opening control and the time reduction control are finished together with the probability variation control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the high opening control (the same applies to the time-shortening control) may be ended after the probability variation control ends (slowly) or before the probability variation control ends (early). For example, in the probability variation state, when one of the conditions is established first, a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) a special game is executed and the variable display result is “big hit” again. As for the high opening control (the same applies to the time reduction control), the special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 120 times) larger than the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the probability variation control. The variable display result may be “big hit” again, and may be terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied first, or more than the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the probability variation control. Ending when one of the conditions is satisfied first, when a small number of special games (for example, 80 times) are executed and the variable display result is “big hit” again. Also good. Note that, for example, the predetermined number of times related to the probability variation control after the big hit gaming state is ended, the predetermined number of times related to the high opening control, and the predetermined number of times related to the time reduction control may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol. . In other words, for example, after the big hit game state with a certain big hit symbol is finished, the high release control and the short time control are finished together with the probability variation control, and after the big hit game state with another big hit symbol is finished, the high open control and the short time control May be ended after (or before) the probability variation control. Note that the high opening control does not have to end together with the time-shortening control. That is, the high opening control may be ended after the time-shortening control is finished or before the time-shortening control is finished.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the time-shortening control and the high opening control are performed together with the probability variation control after the big hit gaming state is finished, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the big hit gaming state ends, one or two of the probability change control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control may be performed. For example, depending on the type of jackpot symbol or the like, it may be determined whether to perform probability change control after the jackpot gaming state ends, whether to perform high opening control, or whether to perform time reduction control.

  Although it has been described that the big hit gaming state, the high probability high base state, the high probability low base state, and the low probability high base state are advantageous states advantageous to the player, the advantageous states advantageous to the player are limited to this. Not. For example, in the present embodiment, in the case of providing the accuracy (sudden probability change), the small hit, etc., the positive accuracy, the small hit, etc. are also included in the advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 and the like for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 are mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 and the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, and the first byte indicates MODE and the second byte indicates EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of EXT data is “0”. Note that the commands shown in FIG. 3A are examples, and other commands may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for designating start of change in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. “H” in “8001H” indicates that “8001” is a hexadecimal number. The same applies to other commands. Command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special symbol game using the second special symbol in second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. “XX” of the EXT data in “81XXH” indicates an unspecified value, and is a value arbitrarily set according to the content of the command. For example, in the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command. The same applies to “XX” of EXT data in other commands.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit”, or the case where the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set in accordance with the result of determining whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “lost”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “first big hit”. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result and a big hit type determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination designation command for designating the stop of variation of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a winning determination result designation command for designating a predetermined determination result when a starting prize such as a first starting prize or a second starting prize is generated. In the present embodiment, the predetermined random number value extracted when the start prize is generated is determined to be included in a plurality of preset numerical ranges, and different data depending on the determination result is designated as a determination result at the time of winning Set as command EXT data.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening opening notification command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the big winning opening is opened to notify that the big winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit gaming state. Command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set according to the predetermined determination result or the big hit type determination result. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence relationship between the predetermined determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence relationship in the variable display result notification command. . In the big winning mouth opening notification command or the big winning mouth opening notification command, different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of rounds executed in the 6R big hit state or 16R big hit state, for example.

  The command B0XXH is a gaming state designation command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, for example, different EXT data is set according to the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, command B000H is the first gaming state designation command corresponding to the low probability low base state, command B001H is the second gaming state designation command corresponding to the low probability high base state, and command B002H is the high probability low. The third gaming state designation command corresponding to the base state is used, and the command B003H is the fourth gaming state designation command corresponding to the highly accurate and high base state. In the present embodiment, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a gaming state of either a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state, the second gaming state designation corresponding to the low probability high base state The third gaming state designation command corresponding to the command and the high probability low base state is not used.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved memory number so that the special figure reserved memory number can be specified in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in the start winning memory display area 5H or the like.

  The command D0XXH is a big winning opening winning notification command for notifying that a game ball has been won in the big winning opening. The big prize opening prize notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when a game ball passes through the big prize opening, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved memory number notification command is based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the first start prize is generated by the game ball passing through the first start prize opening. A notification is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of an increase in the number of first special figure reserved memories. The second reserved memory number notification command is, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied when the second start winning is generated by passing the game ball through the second start winning opening, The notification is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of memories.

  In addition to transmitting the first reserved memory count notification command as a notification of an increase in the first special figure reserved memory count, it may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved memory count. Good. That is, based on the establishment of the first start condition in addition to the first start condition, the first reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved memory number. Good. Further, in addition to transmitting the second reserved memory count notification command as a notification of an increase in the second special figure reserved memory count, it may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the second special figure reserved memory count. Good. That is, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied in addition to the second start condition, a second reserved memory number notification command may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the second special figure reserved memory number. Good.

  It is to be noted that a second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted in addition to the first reserved memory number notification command based on the first start condition being satisfied, and the second reserved memory number is determined based on the second start condition being satisfied. In addition to the notification command, the first pending storage number notification command may be transmitted. That is, the first reserved memory number is used to notify the increase in the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Both the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command may be transmitted. Similarly, the first reserved memory is used to notify the decrease of the first special figure reserved memory number or the second special figure reserved memory number based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied. Both the number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted.

  In addition to the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved memory number notification command and the second reserved memory number notification command, the total for notifying the total reserved memory number You may make it transmit a pending storage number notification command. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying increase or decrease of the total pending storage number may be used. Note that when the total pending storage number notification command is transmitted instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, which of the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (first You may make it transmit the start opening prize designation | designated command which designates the start winning prize to which of 1 start winning opening and 2nd start winning opening). The establishment of the first start condition and the establishment of the second start condition are specified by the first change start command and the second change start command described above.

  In the present embodiment, in the starting winning determination process, it is determined in which numerical range the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the starting winning is included. Then, a value for specifying the determination result of the random value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the determination result specifying command at the time of winning, and control for transmission to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” based on the EXT data of the winning determination result designation command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a game control work area. The CPU 103 is configured to execute a game control program to perform a control operation, the random number circuit 104 to update numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and the I / O 105.

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

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view illustrating random numbers counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, Numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the pattern and the random value MR5 for determining the normal display result are controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of these random number values MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104, such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535”. The random number MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as either “first big hit” or “second big hit” when the variable display result is “big hit”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “99” is taken.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. A value in the range of “251” is taken. The random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used to determine one of a plurality of types of variation patterns in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, for example, “0” to “ It takes a value in the range of “997”. The random value MR5 for determining the general-purpose display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the general-purpose game by the normal symbol display 20 is “per-normal” or “unusual”. For example, a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

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

  The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach change pattern in which a super reach reach effect such as super reach α or super reach β is executed.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern types in this embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation executed during variable display of a decorative design.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach production, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern in which the decorative display variable display state does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach And the variation pattern type including the variation pattern with super reach. Further, the variation patterns with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the contents of the reach effect. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern classification according to whether a predetermined variable display production is performed, etc. As another example, a plurality of variation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative design. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type in accordance with the variable display mode and the variable display content. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified from the setting of the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. In other words, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which determined values are assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of types of table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11, and a variation pattern as shown in FIG. Table data constituting the variation pattern table is stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a low-accuracy low base state or a low-accuracy high-base state. A gaming state in which probability variation control is performed (for example, a highly accurate low base state or a highly accurate high base state. In this embodiment, a highly accurate low base state does not become a high accurate high base state. ), A numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determination values assigned to a plurality of types of special figure display results is the result of determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Corresponding data for decision.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, in the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed (“with probability variation control” in FIG. 7), the gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed (“ More decision values than “no probability change control”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. Thereby, when it is in the probability variation state, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” is higher than when it is not the probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. The special figure display result determination table 130 determines the special figure display result with reference to the same table data. On the other hand, depending on whether the game is a special game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the respective table data in which the assignment of the decision value to the predetermined special figure display result is different. Thereby, in the case of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the case of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, The determination ratio of the display result can be varied.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. The big hit type determination table 131 is compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to jackpot types such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. May be included.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” The decision value assignment for is different. As a result, when the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. In the case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio of determining the big hit type as “first big hit” or “second big hit” can be made different.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, two types of table data having different determination value assignments for a plurality of types of jackpot types are prepared, and whether the game is a special game using the first special figure or the second special figure. The jackpot type is determined by referring to one of the two types of table data depending on whether the game is a special game using the game, but the method for determining the jackpot type is not limited to this. For example, whether one type of table data having the same decision value allocation for a plurality of types of jackpot types is prepared and the game is a special game using a first special figure or a special figure game using a second special figure Regardless, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the same table data.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. 9B, and FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C shown in (C) is prepared in advance.

  The jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A is based on the variation pattern type determination random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit”. Thus, the table is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined depending on whether the determination result of the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. Are assigned to any one of the variation pattern types CA3-1 to CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, the determined value is assigned to each variation pattern type so that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types of jackpot types is determined. There is a part. For example, when the big hit type is “first big hit” and when it is “second big hit”, the allocation of the decision values to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to variation pattern type CA3-3 is different. Thereby, the ratio determined to the same variation pattern type can be varied according to the determination result as to which of the multiple types of jackpot types.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, each variation pattern type is determined both when the big hit type is “first big hit” and when it is “second big hit”. However, a certain variation pattern type may be determined only when it is a specific jackpot type. That is, a variation pattern type in which a determined value is assigned to either “first big hit” or “second big hit” may be provided. As a result, when a certain jackpot type is determined, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from that determined for another jackpot type.

  In this embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is varied according to the jackpot type, but the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is not limited to this. For example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be varied according to the jackpot type and the game state. Further, regardless of the jackpot type, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be varied depending on the gaming state. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined by a common determination ratio that is not related to the big hit type or the gaming state.

  When the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C are determined to set the special figure display result to “lost”, the variation pattern type is changed to the variation pattern. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number MR3 for type determination. Here, in the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B, for example, the gaming state is a low-accuracy low base state or a low-accuracy high-base state (in this embodiment, the low-accuracy high-base state is not set). Is selected as a use table. On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C has a high accuracy since the gaming state does not become a high accuracy low base state or a high accuracy high base state (in this embodiment, the high accuracy low base state does not occur). Is selected as a use table.

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C, the variation pattern type to which the determined value is assigned or the same variation pattern type is assigned. The number of decision values is different. Thereby, when it is a certain game state, it can determine to the variation pattern classification different from the time of another game state. Further, the variation pattern type can be determined at a determination ratio according to the gaming state.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types on the basis of the variation pattern determination random value MR4 according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 151A stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not started yet although the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the start winning has occurred. . As an example, the first special figure hold storage unit 151A associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the first start condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the stored number is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach. The hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A in this manner indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in this special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning has occurred. To do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of the second starting condition in the passage of the game ball The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, etc. as reserved data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until you reach it. The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and a predetermined display based on the variable display result in the special figure game is provided. The stored storage information makes it possible to determine whether or not a game value is given.

  The general-purpose holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the general-purpose game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that it can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number which updates the numerical data which shows a random value independently of RAM122 which performs, the display control part 123 which performs the process for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display apparatus 5, and CPU120 for effect control A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

  As an example, the ROM 121 stores an effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 to control effect operations performed by various effect devices. The effect control pattern is configured by data indicating the contents of control corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern during special figure change, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operation in variable display operation and reach effect of decoration symbols, and various effect display operations not accompanied by variable display of decoration symbols. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern for which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with a stored value (effect control process timer value) of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. Thus, a determination value corresponding to the execution period of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. That is, data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is effectively detected, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 12B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of decorative symbols may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If the production control process timer value matches, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this way, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 to process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, audio control Data # 1 to voice control data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate control details of the rendering operation in the rendering device, and rendering control Production control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n that designate execution of

  A command according to the production control pattern set in this way is output from the production control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the audio control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like develops the image data indicated by the command by reading it from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. Further, in the voice control board 13 or the like that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. Let

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 13A as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

  In the effect control flag setting unit 191, a plurality of types whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and the like. The flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5. For example, the production control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit 194 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, the data constituting the first start prize command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13B1 and the second start prize command buffer 194B shown in FIG. Is stored in a predetermined area. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reserved memory number. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reserved memory number.

  When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a first reserved memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . When there is a start winning at the second start winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a second reserved memory number notification command and a determination result designation command at the time of winning are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first starting winning can be stored in association with each other. The second start winning command buffer 194B has a storage area so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second starting win can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command received at the start winning prize in an empty area of the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second start winning command buffer 194B in accordance with the receiving order. For example, the first reserved memory number notification command and the determination result at the time of winning are placed at the head of the free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer 194A based on the first start winning prize. Store in the order of the specified command. On the other hand, when the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command based on the second starting winning are received, the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second starting winning command buffer 194B Are stored in the order of the second reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command.

  When the first start win or the second start win occurs, the command transmission is performed in the order of the pending storage number notification command and the win determination result designation command. Therefore, if the command is received normally, the storage number notification command and the winning prize are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIG. 13 (B1) and (B2). The results are stored in the order of judgment result specification commands. In FIG. 13B1, commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” and “2”. In FIG. 13B2, the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”. Command is stored.

  The commands stored in the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B are deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. And the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 13 (B1), when variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, the buffer number “1” is stored. Are deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”. Each command stored in the corresponding area is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13 (B2), for the area corresponding to the buffer number “3”, the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the buffer number is larger than the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command, and the second special figure reserved memory number notified from the main board 11 is the second special figure reserved memory number. This is inconsistent with the second special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored content of the command buffer 194B at the time of the two start winnings. Note that each command is shifted when variable display of decorative symbols is started, so even if the buffer number becomes smaller than the special figure reserved memory number notified by the reserved memory number notification command, it is immediately inconsistent. Must not. However, the difference at the time of receiving the command can be contradictory.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port are set via the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B, setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby enabling variable display of the normal symbol, setting of the tilting operation of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the like. To do.

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first performs the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; YES), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

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

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value increases by 1 when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 is set in the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type determine whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is “big hit”, and further indicates the variable display result. This is used to determine the type of jackpot when “hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is used to determine the variation pattern type to which the variation pattern including the variable display time of the special symbol or the decorative symbol belongs. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of the pending storage number notification command is performed according to the start port buffer value (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. 12 is set to transmit the first pending storage count notification command. On the other hand, when the start port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved memory number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. Setting for transmitting the second pending storage number notification command is performed. The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted.

  Subsequent to the process of step S211, it is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result shown in the numerical data extracted by the process of step S209 is included (step S212). In the present embodiment, a range of “8001 to 8437”, a range of “8438” to “11277”, and other ranges are preset as a plurality of numerical ranges. As an example, in the process of step S212, the minimum value and the maximum value in each numerical value range are set, and by comparing with the random value MR1 extracted by the process of step S209, which numerical value range is included. It only needs to be able to judge.

  After executing the process of step S212, the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command is performed (step S213). FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of a winning determination result designation command for which transmission setting is performed in the process of step S213. In the winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 17, the EXT varies depending on the determination result of which of the plurality of numerical ranges the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the process of step S209 is included. Data is set. More specifically, the command 9500H is a winning determination result first designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8001” to “8437”. The command 9501H is a winning determination result second designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is within the range of “8438” to “11277”. Command 9502H is a winning determination result third designation command indicating that random number MR1 is included in a range other than the above.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, regardless of whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the random value MR1 is any one of “8001” to “8437”, The special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. Therefore, the first determination command at the time of winning determination result indicates that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state regardless of whether or not the gaming state is in the probability changing state. To be specified on the side. If the random value MR1 is any value between “8438” and “11277”, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” only when the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the determination result second designation command at the time of winning can be specified on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state when the gaming state is in the probability changing state. Is specified. The winning determination result third designation command designates that it is possible to specify on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “lost” and it is determined not to control the big hit gaming state.

  After executing the process of step S213, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S214; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S214; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S216). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  In such a start winning determination process, after the process of step S211 is executed, the process of step S213 is executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, so that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the first start condition and the second When the start condition is satisfied, two commands, that is, a stored memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command, are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those transmitted in one timer interrupt at a time, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process at step S101 in FIG. And run.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game using the display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or decoration symbol as “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, This is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set corresponding to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation pattern types are used using numerical data indicating a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. And a process for determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. Yes. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing are performed as follows. It includes processing for determining the variable display mode of special symbols and decorative symbols using MR4.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol change process of step S112 is executed, the special figure change time timer value, which is the stored value of the special figure change time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. The elapsed time is measured by the 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 process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the pre-hit opening pre-processing, a waiting time until the end of the execution time of the fanfare effect executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the effect of notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state, also referred to as the effect of starting the big game) This includes a process of waiting until the time performance waiting time has elapsed, a process of starting execution of the round in the big hit gaming state, and performing a setting for opening the grand prize opening. When the setting for making the special winning opening open is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring the elapsed time since the big winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the grand prize opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, a process for performing a setting for transmitting an end command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time until the end of the execution time of the ending effect (the effect of notifying the end of the jackpot game state, also referred to as a jackpot end effect) executed on the side of the effect control board 12 (the jackpot end) This includes a process of waiting until a time waiting time) elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control, and the like. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S213, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; NO), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151B is shifted higher by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

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

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

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

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is used as a special table for determining whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined values assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240). At this time, for example, by checking the state of a probability variation flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, it is determined whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is specified. Good.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; YES), the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the big hit type determination random number value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for variation is each big hit of “first big hit” or “second big hit”. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to the types matches, which of the multiple types of jackpot types is determined (step S244).

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. Let As an example, if the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the jackpot type buffer value may be “1”, and if it is “second jackpot”, it may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; NO), after executing the process of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A determined special symbol is determined in accordance with the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “3” or “7”, which is a big hit symbol, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “first big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the 6R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “second big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the 16R big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S246, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for specifying a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Determine. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S263). .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), for example, by determining whether or not a time reduction flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, etc. It is determined whether or not (step S264). When the time reduction control is not being performed (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S264). S265). When time-shortening control is being performed in step S264 (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time-shortening control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When either one of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total reserved memory number may be specified by reading the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example.

  After executing any of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, the data is set in the usage table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation. By referring to the variation pattern type determination table, the variation pattern type is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S267).

  That is, when the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the processing of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit fluctuation pattern type determination table 132A selected in step S262. Then, the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned is determined.

  When the big hit flag is OFF, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B selected in step S265 or the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C selected in step S265 Then, the table data corresponding to the total reserved memory number is selected, and the variation pattern type to which the determination value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned is determined.

  After determining the variation pattern type in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, the variation pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR4 for determining the variation pattern (step S269).

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start winning prize In the first special figure reservation storage unit 151B and the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B, together with random numbers MR1 to MR3, the game balls that have passed through the mouth and the second start winning opening are detected. It may be stored as hold information.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure change time which is a variable symbol display time is set (step S270). Specifically, the CPU 103 may set the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S269 as the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer. Since the timer value of the special figure variable time timer is decremented by 1 every timer interrupt, the value set as the timer initial value is a value based on the interrupt cycle T. For example, if the interrupt period is Tms, the number of interrupts generated per second is 1000 / T (times), so the initial timer value per second is 1000 / T. For example, if the interrupt period T is 4 ms, the timer initial value for 1 second is “250”. The same applies to timer initial values of other timers on the main board 11 side (for example, special figure confirmation display time timer) and timer initial values of timers on the effect control board 12 (for example, notification time limit timer). It is.

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step 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 in 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 for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the first variation start command table prepared in advance is provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. Store in the buffer area designated by the send command pointer in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a second variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, a variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variation start command table prepared in advance is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S273), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs setting for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol (step S292). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fixed display time which is a fixed special symbol stop display time (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined special figure fixed display time as a timer initial value of a special figure fixed display time timer value which is a stored value of a special figure fixed display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Should be set. In this embodiment, the time related to the fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure confirmation display time is a time not related to the fluctuation pattern (for example, a fixed time), but in addition to the special figure fluctuation time, The special figure confirmation display time may also be a time related to the variation pattern. For example, the total time of the special figure fluctuation time and the special figure confirmation display time is the time according to the fluctuation pattern, and the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer and the timer initial value of the special figure confirmation display time timer according to the fluctuation pattern May be set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S294, the CPU 103 sets the special figure confirmation display flag to the on state (step S295), and then ends the special symbol stop process.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S296). In the process of step S296, for example, it may be determined whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer set with the timer initial value in step S294 has timed out (whether or not the special figure fluctuation time timer value has become 0). . If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop process is terminated to wait until the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed.

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (step S297), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. Determination is made (S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; YES), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S299). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the jackpot start stage waiting time timer value that is a stored value of the jackpot start stage waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined jackpot start stage waiting time is set. Should be set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S299, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is transmitted in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store in the buffer area | region designated with the pointer.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the CPU 103 sets, for example, a big hit start flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for ending the time reduction state or the probability variation state (step S303). In the process of step S303, for example, the process of clearing the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to turn off, or the time reduction counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is cleared. Thus, a process for initializing the short-time count value to “0”, a process for clearing the probability variation count counter and initializing the probability variation count value to “0”, and the like may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the time reduction flag is set to the on state when the high opening control and the time reduction control are performed, and is cleared to be turned off when the time reduction state ends. That is, the fact that the time reduction flag is on indicates that the gaming state is a time reduction state, and high opening control and time reduction control are performed. In addition, the probability variation flag is set to an on state when the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is set, and is cleared to be turned off when the probability variation state ends. That is, the fact that the probability change flag is on indicates that the gaming state is the probability change state, and probability change control is performed. Moreover, the time reduction counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of times for the special figure game in which the time reduction control or the high opening control is performed. The probability variation counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of times for the special game for which probability variation control is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S303, settings are made to transmit a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S304). Thereby, the change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In this embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state has changed (for example, from the short-time state or the probability change state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when it has changed. On the side of the effect control board 12, the current gaming state is specified from the contents of the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (including the fact that the gaming state has changed). Instead, the current gaming state may be specified by receiving the hit start designation command. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted by the process of step S304 or the like. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S305), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether or not the time-short state or the probability variation state is to be ended (step S306). For example, in the process of step S306, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction count value which is the stored value of the time reduction counter is subtracted, for example, by 1 and updated. It is determined whether the updated time count count value matches a time reduction end determination value (for example, “0”). If the updated time reduction count value does not match the time reduction end determination value, it may be determined not to end the time reduction state, and if it matches, the time reduction state may be determined to end. In the process of step S306, when the probability variation flag is on, the probability variation count value that is the stored value of the probability variation counter is updated by subtracting, for example, one. Judgment is made as to whether or not the count value of the probability change count after the update matches a probability change end determination value (eg, “0”). It may be determined that the probability variation state is not terminated if the updated probability count count value after the update does not match the probability variation end determination value, and that the probability variation state is terminated if the probability variation end count value matches. If it is determined that the time reduction state is to be ended, the time reduction flag is cleared and turned off, and the time reduction state (time reduction control, high opening control) is ended. If it is determined that the probability variation state is to be terminated, the probability variation flag is cleared and turned off, and the probability variation state (probability variation control) is terminated. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in the gaming state of either the low probability low base state or the high probability high base state, so when the time reduction flag is on, the probability variation flag is on, The initial value set in the probability variation counter so that the time variation flag is off when the time reduction flag is off, the time reduction flag is on when the probability variation flag is on, and the time reduction flag is off when the probability variation flag is off. And the initial value set in the hour / times counter are set to the same value (for example, 100 times) (steps S322 and S323 of the big hit end process).

  Subsequent to the process of step S306, setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S307). Thereby, the change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In this embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state has changed (for example, from the short-time state or the probability change state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when it has changed. On the side of the effect control board 12, the current gaming state is specified from the contents of the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (including the fact that the gaming state has changed), but instead the main gaming state designation command is sent. The current gaming state may be specified by counting the number of executions of variable display on the side of the effect control board 12 independently of the board 11 side. In this case, the gaming state designation command does not have to be transmitted by the processing in step S307 or the like. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S308), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start time flag is on (step S131). Here, the big hit start time flag is set to the on state in response to the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG.

  If the big hit start flag is not on in step S131 (step S131; NO), a big winning opening determination process (see FIG. 24) is executed (step S220), and the process proceeds to step S138. As described above, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the big winning opening determination process is executed also in the post-hit opening process in step S114, thereby suitably detecting a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. be able to. For example, over-winning can be suitably detected while waiting for the next opening (step S138; while YES). The special winning opening determination process will be described later.

  If the big hit start time flag is ON in step S131 (step S131; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit start presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S132). In the process of step S132, for example, whether or not the jackpot start presentation waiting time timer for which the timer initial value was set in step S299 of the special symbol stop process has timed out (the jackpot start presentation waiting time timer value becomes 0). Whether or not) may be determined.

  If the big hit start presentation waiting time has not elapsed (step S132; NO), the big hit pre-opening process is terminated. If the big hit start time waiting time has elapsed (step S132; YES), the CPU 103 clears the big hit start time flag (step S134). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the special winning opening opening number counter (step S135). Specifically, the special winning opening opening count value is initialized to “1”. Subsequently, the CPU 103 reads out the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S136).

  Following the process of step S136, an opening control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value read in step S136 is set (step S137). At this time, as shown in FIG. 22A, for example, if the big hit type buffer value is “1”, the release control pattern of the release KP1 is set. On the other hand, if the jackpot type buffer value is “2”, the release control pattern of release KP2 is set.

  Following the process of step S137 or the process of step S220, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is waiting for the next opening (step S138). That is, it is determined whether or not it is during the interval period until the next prize opening is opened as the next round. In the process of step S138, for example, whether or not the round start waiting time timer for which the timer initial value was set in step S366 of the big hit release post process has timed out (whether or not the round start waiting time timer value has become 0). Can be determined. If it is waiting for the next opening (step S138; YES), that is, if the interval period has not ended, the jackpot opening pre-processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if it is not waiting for the next opening (step S138; NO), that is, if the interval period ends, the CPU 103 controls the opening of the big winning opening (step S139). For example, the CPU 103 sets an opening time for opening the grand prize opening based on the opening control pattern set in step S137 and the count value in the big prize opening number counter, and the big prize opening is opened. Set as follows. Specifically, in the process of step S139, the CPU 103 sets the release control set in step S137 as the timer initial value of the release time timer value that is the stored value of the release time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. What is necessary is just to set the big winning opening opening time (upper limit time set as an open state) of a pattern. For example, when the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 shown in FIG. 22B is set, only when the count value of the special winning opening opening number counter is “1” to “6”, the timer initial value is 29. When 5 seconds is set and the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 shown in FIG. 22B is set, for example, the count value of the special winning opening opening number counter is any of “1” to “16” In this case, 29.5 seconds may be set as the timer initial value. Further, in the process of step S139, for example, a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined large winning opening door solenoid is started to be output via a predetermined solenoid circuit, and so on, so that the large winning opening for opening the large winning opening is made. What is necessary is just to set the solenoid for doors to an ON state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S139, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a large winning opening open notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S140). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release process (step S141), and then ends the big hit release pre-processing.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S121). If the special winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S121; NO), the special winning opening determination process is executed (step S220). FIG. 24 shows the big hit release pre-processing (step S114) in FIG. 21, the big hit open process in FIG. 23 (step S115), the big hit release after processing (step S116) in FIG. 25, and the big hit end process (step S117) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big prize opening determination process performed by.

In the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 has been turned on (step S221).
If the count switch 23 is not on (step S221; NO), the big prize opening determination process is terminated.

  When the count switch 23 is on (step S221; YES), transmission setting of a big prize opening prize notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening is performed. (Step S222). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is “5”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S223). If the value of the special figure process flag is not “5” corresponding to the big hit release process (step S223; NO), the big prize opening determination process is terminated.

  If the value of the special figure process flag is “5” corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S223; YES), the number of winnings which is the stored value of the winning number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 The count value is updated to add 1 (step S224). Then, the special winning opening determination process is terminated. It should be noted that the winning number count value only needs to indicate the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 while one round game is executed.

  Returning to FIG. Subsequent to the big winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (“10” in the present embodiment) (step S126). If the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S126; NO), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S121 (step S121; YES), or if it is determined in step S126 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S126; YES), this time It is determined that the round game will be finished, and the opening end control is performed to return the open winning prize opening to the closed state (step S127). At this time, setting for stopping transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 may be performed.

  Following the processing of step S127, the winning number counter is cleared and the winning number count value is initialized to “0” (step S128). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S129), the processing during the big hit release is ended.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-hit-opening process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first executes the big winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24 (step S220). As described above, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the big winning opening determination process is also executed in the post-hit opening process in step S116, thereby suitably detecting a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. be able to.

  After executing the big prize opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 updates the special prize opening number-of-openings count value to be incremented by 1 (step S364). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the updated big winning opening opening count value has reached the maximum value (step S365).

  The “maximum value” in step S365 is to be compared with the updated winning prize opening number count value, and the initial value of the winning prize opening number count value is “1”. The “maximum value” is a number obtained by adding 1 to the upper limit number of rounds. For example, the “maximum value” is “7” in the case of the first big hit where the upper limit number of rounds is 6, and the “maximum value” is set in the case of the second big hit where the upper limit number of rounds is 16. “17”. It should be noted that instead of the updated large winning opening opening count value, it may be compared with the maximum winning opening opening count value before updating and the “maximum value”. In this case, the “maximum value” may be set as the upper limit number of rounds.

  If the winning prize opening opening count value is other than the maximum value (step S365; NO), a round start waiting time (interval time) is set (step S366). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined round start waiting time as a timer initial value of the round start waiting time timer value which is a stored value of the round start waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. That's fine. Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a notification command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control board 12 (step S367). After executing the process of step S367, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit release process (step S368), and the post-hit release process is terminated. Thus, until it is determined by the process of step S365 that the updated big prize opening number count value is the maximum value, the process of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. Multiple rounds of opening the grand prize opening can be executed. Further, by setting the round start waiting time in the process of step S366, the next open waiting is performed in the process of step S114 shown in FIG. 15 until the round start waiting time elapses (step S138; YES). The next round can be started after a desired interval period.

  When the winning prize opening number count value is the maximum value in step S365 (step S365; YES), the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set (step S369). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit end presentation waiting time timer value which is a stored value of the big hit end presentation wait time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit end presentation wait time is set. Should be set. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S370). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S371), and then the big hit release post-processing is ended. In this way, by setting the big hit end presentation waiting time in the process of step S369, according to the end of the ending effect executed on the side of the production control board 12 in the process of step S117 shown in FIG. The special symbol normal process in step S110 shown in FIG. 15 can be executed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 26, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (S321). In the process of step S321, for example, whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time timer for which the timer initial value was set in step S369 of the big hit release post process has timed out (the big hit end presentation waiting time timer value becomes 0). Whether or not) may be determined. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (step S220), and the big hit end process is ended. In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the big win opening determination process is also executed in the big hit end process in step S117, so that a winning exceeding the winning upper limit determination value (over winning) is suitably detected. Can do.

  When the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), settings for starting the probability variation control are performed (step S322). Specifically, in the process of step S322, the probability variation flag is set to the on state, and an initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game capable of executing the probability variation control is set in the probability variation counter. .

  Subsequent to the processing in step S322, settings for starting the time reduction control and the high opening control are performed (step S323). Specifically, in the process of step S323, the time reduction flag is set to the on state, and an initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game capable of executing the time reduction control or the high opening control is set to the time reduction number. Set to counter.

  Subsequent to the process of step S322, setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S324). Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is finished in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the side of the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S324a), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S325), and the execution of the big hit end process is ended.

  When the setting for starting the high opening control is performed by the big hit end process, the process for performing the high opening control is executed in the normal symbol process in step S16 shown in FIG. For example, when the hour / hour flag is on, the ratio of the decision to make the ordinary map display result “per ordinary figure” may be higher than when the hour / hour flag is not on. As an example, the number of decision values (values to be compared with the numerical data indicating the random number MR5 for determining the usual drawing display result) assigned to “per common figure” to be referred to when the time flag is on is as follows: More than the number of decision values (values to be compared with the numerical data indicating the random value MR5 for determining the usual drawing display result) assigned to “per common figure” to be referred to when the time flag is not on. By using the display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the rate at which the decision to make the general map display result “per map” is higher than when the time reduction flag is not on. Also good. Further, for example, when the hour / hour flag is on, the variable symbol display time may be shorter than when the hour / hour flag is not on. Further, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control may be increased compared to when the time reduction flag is not on.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 27 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command reception buffer, the reading is performed. Settings and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process of step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, and the effect Models (for example, parts and models that color the game board, which are used for guiding the game ball, displaying game information, and expressing the characteristics of the game board, About the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the so-called “playing thing” in conjunction with the rendering, etc., determination or determination according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Settings are made.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data indicating is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  28 and 29 are flowcharts showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 28, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). If there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command (step S501; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a big prize winning notification command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step S502). When it is a big prize opening prize notification command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a big prize opening prize flag (step S503), and the big prize opening prize provided in the production control counter setting unit 193 is set. Update is made to add 1 to the count value of the number of times of winning a prize opening, which is a value stored in the number counter (step S504). The grand prize winning number count value indicates the number of times that a game ball has won a big winning opening from the time a round is executed until the next round is executed.

  Subsequent to step S504, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not it is an overwinning (step S505). For example, the updated winning prize opening count value after the update is a predetermined over-winning determination value (a winning upper limit determination value used in step S123 of the jackpot opening process shown in FIG. 23. In this embodiment, the winning is determined. Since the upper determination value is “10”, the over-winning determination value is also “10”). If it is not over winning (step S505; NO), the command analysis process is terminated. If it is over winning (step S505; YES), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the accumulated over winning ball count value which is the stored value of the accumulated over winning ball counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. (Step S506), and the command analysis process is terminated. The cumulative over winning ball count value indicates the cumulative number of over winning balls after the first big hit (first win) round is executed until the low probability low base state is reached after the big hit is completed. .

  When the received command is not a big prize opening notification command in step S502 (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a big winning opening notification command (step S508). ). If it is a command for notifying a prize winning opening (step S508; YES), the flag for opening a prize winning opening is set (step S509), the prize winning count counter is cleared, and the prize winning count count value is set to " It is initialized to “0” (step S510), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  When the received command is not a notification command during opening of the big winning opening in step S508 (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a notification command after opening of the big winning opening (step S508). S511). If it is a notification command after opening the big prize opening (step S511; YES), a flag after opening the big prize opening is set (step S512), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  When the received command is not a notification command after opening the big winning opening in step S511 (step S511; NO), as shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit start designation command. Determination is made (step S515). If it is a hit start designation command (step S515; YES), a hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S516), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  When the received command is not a hit start designation command in step S515 (step S515; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit end designation command (step S517). When it is a hit end designation command (step S517; YES), a hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S518), and the command analysis processing is ended.

  When the received command is not a hit / end designation command in step S517 (step S517; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a gaming state designation command (step S519). If it is a gaming state designation command (step S519; YES), the on state / off state of the high-accuracy flag and high base flag are switched based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command (step S520). The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in the production control flag setting unit 191 and is turned on in response to the probability variation state, and is used for switching the on / off state of the probability variation flag on the main board 11 side. Correspondingly, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in the production control flag setting unit 191 and is turned on in response to the time reduction state, and is used to switch the time reduction flag on the main board 11 side between the on state and the off state. Correspondingly, the on state and the off state are switched. Specifically, when the gaming state designation command designates the highly accurate high base state, the effect control CPU 120 turns on both the high probability flag and the high base flag. When the gaming state designation command is to designate the high probability low base state, the high probability flag is turned on and the high base flag is turned off. When the gaming state designation command is to designate the low probability high base state, the high probability flag is turned off and the high base flag is turned on. When the gaming state designation command designates the low probability low base state, both the high probability flag and the high base flag are turned off. In the present embodiment, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a gaming state of either a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state, the received gaming state designation command designates the low probability low base state. Either a gaming state designation command or a gaming state designation command that designates a highly accurate base state.

  Subsequent to step S520, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not both the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag are turned off (step S521). That is, it is determined whether both the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag are in the off state. If both are not in the off state (step S521; NO), that is, if at least one is in the on state, the command analysis processing is terminated. If both are off (step S521; YES), the cumulative over winning ball counter is cleared and the cumulative over winning ball count value is initialized to “0” (step S522), and the command analysis process is terminated. To do.

  If it is determined in step S519 that the received command is not a gaming state designation command (step S519; NO), after setting according to other received commands (step S523), the command analysis process is terminated. .

In step S504, as in step S903 of FIG. 38, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more. The value may be updated so that 1 is added.
By doing this, when the game ball enters the big winning opening, such as when it is not in the big hit gaming state, the number of times of winning the big winning opening during the next big win will be different from the actual winning number. Can be suppressed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an over-winning notification process (step S150), and then, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit. One of the processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

In the over-winning notification process in step S150, when the big winning mouth winning flag is set based on the winning of the game ball to the big winning mouth, the big winning mouth winning count value is larger than 10. When there is a winning, a notification effect for notifying over-winning is executed in the notification channel corresponding to the number of winning prizes, and when the big prize winning flag is not set or when the over-winning is not set, the notification effect Do not execute.
Specifically, when the grand prize opening prize flag is set based on the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening, and when the grand prize opening prize count value is larger than 10, the big prize opening prize is obtained. When the count value is an odd number, the first notification channel, for example, the playback channel Ch0, notifies the player that an over-win has been made by a notification effect, for example, a notification sound, and the grand prize winning flag is set, and When the grand prize winning count value is greater than 10, and when the big winning prize count number is not an odd number, that is, an even number, the notification effect is provided on the second notification channel, for example, the reproduction channel Ch1. For example, a process of notifying that the player has over won a prize by a notification sound is performed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. For example, in the variable display start waiting process, the image display device 5 is based on whether or not a predetermined effect control command (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a first variation start command, or a second variation start command) is received. The process of determining whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative pattern at is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the production process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. For example, in the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of the special figure game, in order to perform variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 and other various effects operations, the variable display start setting process is performed. Processing for determining an effect control pattern or the like is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The effect processing during variable display in step S172 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. For example, in the variable display effect process, a process of executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols is performed based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process in step S171. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. For example, in the special symbol waiting process, a process of stopping the confirmed decorative symbol is performed. When it is a big hit, processing for setting a fanfare effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. When the game is lost, a process for controlling the game state is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit starting process in step S174 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, in the big hit starting process, a process of executing a fanfare effect or a process of setting an effect during opening that is executed when the big prize opening is in an open state is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The in-round processing in step S175 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. For example, in the round process, a process for executing an effect during opening and a process for setting an effect during closing that is executed when the special winning opening is in a closed state are performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-round processing in step S176 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. For example, in the post-round processing, processing for executing an effect during closing or processing for setting an effect during opening is performed when it is not the final round, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. When it is the final round, processing for setting the ending effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The post-hit processing after step S177 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. For example, in the post-hit end process, a process for executing an ending effect and a process for controlling the gaming state are performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol (determined ornament symbol) by reading the EXT data in the display result designation command ( Step S701). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on the variation pattern (step S702). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pending digest process (step S703). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 uses the decorative symbol variation time timer value corresponding to the variation pattern as an initial value of the decorative symbol variation time timer value, which is a stored value of the decorative symbol variation time timer provided in the rendering control timer setting unit 192. Is set (step S704), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step S705), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become zero. (Step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed). When the decorative symbol variation time timer value is not 0 (step S711; NO), execution of variable display is controlled according to the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the variable display start setting process (step S712). Then, the variable display effect process is terminated. When the decorative symbol variation time timer value becomes 0 (step S711; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the special symbol waiting process (step S173) (step S713) and variable. The in-display effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the special chart waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720). When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is not set (step S720; NO), the special symbol waiting process is terminated.

  When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S721), and stops and displays the fixed decoration symbol (step S722). ). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S723). When the confirmed decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol (step S723: NO), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting processing (step S170) (step S726), and the special symbol waiting processing is performed. Exit.

  When the confirmed decorative symbol is a big hit symbol (step S723: YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command has been received. When the hit start designation command reception flag is not set (step S730; NO), the special hit processing is terminated.

  When the winning start designation command reception flag is set (step S730; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the winning start designation command reception flag (step S731). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a fanfare effect (step S733), updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” corresponding to the big hit start process (step S174) (step S734), and waits for a special figure. The process ends.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit start process executed in step S174 of FIG. In the big hit starting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big winning opening open flag is set (step S741). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a special winning opening open notification command has been received. When the big prize opening opening flag is not set (step S741; NO), the execution of the fanfare effect set in the special symbol waiting process is controlled (step S742), and the big hit starting process is terminated.

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (step S741; YES), the production control CPU 120 clears the big prize opening open flag (step S743) and sets the opening presentation (step S744). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the mid-round process (step S175) (step S745), and the big hit start process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the in-round processing executed in step S175 of FIG. In the mid-round processing shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the flag for opening the big prize opening is set (step S751). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a notification command after opening the special winning opening is received. When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (step S751; NO), the execution of the opening effect set in the big hit starting process is controlled (step S752), and the in-round process is ended.

  When the flag after opening the big prize opening is set (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag after opening the big prize opening (step S753), and sets the closing effect (step S754). The value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the post-round processing (step S176) (step S755), and the in-round processing is ended.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of post-round processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the round post-process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. When the winning end designation command reception flag is not set (step S760; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening open flag is set (step S761). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a special winning opening open notification command has been received. When the big prize opening opening flag is not set (step S761; NO), the execution of the closing effect set in the in-round processing is controlled (step S762), and the post-round processing is ended.

  When the big prize opening open flag is set (step S761; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the big prize opening open flag (step S763), and sets the opening presentation (step S764). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the in-round processing (step S175) (step S765), and the post-round processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when the winning end designation command reception flag is set (step S760; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the winning end designation command reception flag (step S766) and sets an ending effect (step S767). ). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined ending effect time as an initial value of the ending effect time timer value that is a stored value of the ending effect time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192 (step S768). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the post-hit end post-processing (step S177) (step S769), and the round post-processing is ended.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end post-processing executed in step S177 of FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the ending effect time timer value (step S770), and determines whether or not the ending effect time timer value has become 0 (step S771). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed). When the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step S771; NO), execution of the ending effect set in the mid-round process is controlled (step S772), and the post-hit end process is terminated. When the ending effect time timer value becomes 0 (step S771; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S773), and the big hit ends End post-processing.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the over-winning notification process executed in step S150 of FIG. In the over-winning notification process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big winning opening prize flag is set by the process in the command analysis process (step S74 in FIG. 27 and FIG. 28) ( Step S900). That is, in step S900, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won a big winning opening. When the big prize winning flag is not set (step S900; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the over winning notification process. When the big prize opening prize flag is set (step S900; YES), the production control CPU 120 clears the big prize opening prize flag (step S901), and whether the big prize winning number count value is larger than 10 or not. It is determined whether or not (step S902). That is, in step S902, it is determined whether or not the game ball has been over won at the big winning opening.

  When the grand prize winning number count value is not larger than 10 (step S902; NO), that is, when the grand prize winning number count value is less than 11 (when not over winning, for example, tenth The game control CPU 120 ends the over-winning notification process. On the other hand, when the grand prize winning number count value is larger than 10 (step S902; YES), that is, when the big winning mouth prize number count value is 11 or more (when over winning, for example, (In the case of winning the 11th, 12th, 13th, etc. game balls to the big winning opening), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the production process flag is 4 or more (step) S903). In other words, the effect control CPU 120 sets the current effect process flag value to “4” corresponding to the jackpot start process (step S174), “5” corresponding to the mid-round process (step S175), and “post-round process (step S175). It is determined whether or not “6” corresponding to step S176) and “7” corresponding to post-hit end processing (step S177) correspond to any of the effect process flag values not 4 or more (step S903; NO), the over-winning notification process is terminated.

  If the value of the production process flag is 4 or more (step S903; YES), the production control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening prize number count value is an odd number (step S904). When the grand prize winning number count value is an odd number (step S904; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs an over-winning notification effect on the first notification channel (step S905). That is, when the grand prize winning number count value is an odd number, for example, in the case of the eleventh prize or the thirteenth prize, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect on the reproduction channel Ch0 as the first notice channel. Execute, for example, the 11th and 13th over winnings are notified by the first notification sound.

  On the other hand, when the grand prize winning number count value is not an odd number (step S904; NO), that is, when the big winning mouth prize number count value is an even number, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the over winning prize through the second notification channel. An effect is performed (step S906). That is, when the grand prize opening number-of-times count value is an even number, for example, in the case of the twelfth prize or the fourteenth prize, the effect control CPU 120 performs a notice effect on the reproduction channel Ch1 as the second notice channel. Execute, for example, the 12th and 14th over winnings are notified by the second notification sound.

  In the present embodiment, description will be made assuming that the first notification effect and the second notification effect are different notification effects, for example, notification sounds. For example, the first notification sound that is an example of the first notification effect is a notification sound that is notified by a mechanical sound “picone”, and the second notification sound that is an example of the second notification effect is a sound “Ufufu”. This is a notification sound to be notified.

  After performing the processing of step S905 and step S906, the CPU 120 for effect control ends the over winning notification process.

  In addition, although the case where it was determined in step S902 whether or not the grand prize winning number count value is a value larger than 10 has been described, in this step S902, whether or not the big winning mouth prize count value is 10 or more. It may be determined whether or not. In this case, a notification effect may be performed for the 10th (predetermined number, upper limit number) winning, for example, winning corresponding to the 10th winning, and winning after 11th The notification mode may be made different.

  The first notification sound and the second notification sound may be different in the notification mode, and are not limited to the notification mode of the mechanical sound and the voice.

  The first notification sound and the second notification sound may be notification sounds of the same effect mode (notification mode). Further, one or both of the first notification sound and the second notification sound may be notification sounds that are difficult or impossible for the player to recognize. Here, the notification sound that is difficult or unrecognizable for the player may be realized by making the notification sound difficult or unrecognizable depending on the frequency band of the output notification sound. This may be realized by setting the volume level of the notification sound to be low or zero to make the notification sound difficult to recognize or unrecognizable.

  Three or more broadcast channels may be provided. For example, when three notification channels are provided, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect of notifying the eleventh prize on the first notification channel and notifying the twelfth prize on the second notification channel. The notification effect for notifying the thirteenth prize in the third notification channel is executed, and the notification effect for notifying the fourteenth prize in the first notification channel is executed. Good.

  Note that the notification effect may include three or more effect modes. For example, when the notification effect is executed based on the over winning prize, it is determined in which notification mode of the plurality of notification effects (notification modes) for each over-winning game ball, and the determined notification effect is used. An over-winning may be notified.

Next, the configuration of the sound control board 13 and the control when outputting sound in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 39 is a configuration diagram showing a voice control board and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine.
As shown in FIG. 39, the voice control board 13 (or a voice synthesis IC configured in the voice control board 13) includes a decoder 131, a voice data ROM 132, an output I / F (interface) 133, and the like. In addition, the sound control board 13 may include a sound source circuit that generates various sounds, a timing generation circuit that generates a clock for determining processing timing, and the like.

  The decoder 131 reads the compressed audio data from the audio data ROM 132 and decodes (decodes and expands) the read audio data according to a command (command) from the effect control board 12 (effect control CPU 120). The decoder 131 includes 32 channels (reproduction channels 0 to 31) as audio reproduction channels (also referred to as audio channels), and can reproduce 32 independent types of audio simultaneously. In this embodiment, two channels are paired to output stereo sound, and 16 types of stereo sound can be reproduced simultaneously. Also, a playback channel Ch0 is prepared as a playback channel capable of reproducing the notification sound as the first notification effect, and a playback channel Ch1 is provided as a playback channel capable of reproducing the notification sound as the second notification effect. Ch0 and playback channel Ch1 are paired.

The audio data ROM 132 compresses and stores audio data of audio used for production and the like.
Note that the audio data may be stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12 or other storage device.

  The output interface 133 mixes the audio data decoded and reproduced in each channel of the decoder 131. Then, the mixed audio data (digital data) is converted into analog data (AD conversion), and the converted analog data is amplified and output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between an example of the type of sound used for the production and the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a channel used for reproducing the sound.
The over winning notification sound shown in FIG. 40 is a notification sound that is output when a winning game ball is won. The over-winning notification sound is the eleventh prize when a plurality of game balls wins the big prize opening in a short period of time, for example, when the eleventh prize and the twelfth prize occur in a short period of time. The output period of the over-winning notification sound for may overlap with the output timing of the over-winning notification sound for the 12th prize. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 40, by providing a plurality of, for example, two (reproduction channel Ch0, reproduction channel Ch1) playback channels for over-winning notification sound, over-winning notification by over-winning that can be output at the same timing. The sound reproduction channel is made different from the reproduction channel of the over-winning notification sound by the previous over-winning.

  The symbol stop sound is a sound output when the decorative symbol stops. The variation start sound is a sound that is output when variable display of decorative symbols is started. The BGM is a BGM that is output during variable display of decorative symbols, a big hit gaming state, and the like. The notice effect is output when a step-up notice effect in which the contents of the effect change step by step as a changing notice effect is executed, or when a predetermined notice effect is executed as a changing notice effect. Sound.

  The jackpot confirmation notification sound is a sound output when the jackpot is confirmed. The jackpot confirmation notification sound includes, for example, a sound that is output when the display result of the jackpot is confirmed after the decorative pattern in the middle is stopped. The fanfare is a fanfare sound for notifying that the jackpot gaming state is output that is output when the jackpot gaming state is started.

  The fanfare is output after the jackpot display result is confirmed, but the output period of the jackpot confirmation notification sound may overlap with the output timing of the fanfare. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 40, the jackpot confirmation notification sound that can be output at the same timing is different from the fanfare reproduction channel.

  The reach effect is a sound in BGM or reach effect when the reach effect is executed. The prefetch notice effect is a sound output when the prefetch notice effect is executed. The error sound is a sound output when various errors such as a winning error occur.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the reproduction channels Ch0 and Ch1 are used for the over-winning notification sound, the reproduction channels Ch2 and Ch3 are used for reproduction of the symbol stop sound, and the reproduction channels Ch4 and Ch5 are used for reproduction of the fluctuation start sound. Are used for playback of BGM, playback channels Ch8 and Ch9 are used for playback of the sound of the announcement effect, and playback channels Ch10 and Ch11 are used for playback of the jackpot confirmation notification sound. The playback channels Ch12 and Ch13 are used for fanfare playback, the playback channels Ch14 and Ch15 are used for playback of the audio for the reach effect, and the playback channels Ch20 and Ch21 are used for the playback of the sound for the pre-reading notice effect. The reproduction channels Ch30 and Ch31 are used for error sound reproduction.In addition to this, various sounds are prepared, and a reproduction channel is used for each sound, but explanation and description are omitted.

As described above, sounds using different reproduction channels can be reproduced and output at the same time. For example, it is possible to reproduce / output the sound of the notice effect during reproduction / output of BGM. Also, while playing / outputting the over-winning notification sound on the playback channel Ch0, playing the over-winning notification sound due to over-winning different from the over-winning being played / output on the playback channel Ch0 on the playback channel Ch1 Playback / output is possible on channel Ch1.
As a result, even when multiple over winnings occur at the same timing or in a short period of time, it is possible to execute the notification effect for each over winning through different channels, and improve the interest of the player. it can.

  Further, when there is one channel for reproducing / outputting the over-winning notification sound, for example, when a plurality of over-winnings (for example, two over-winnings) occur in a short period of time (for example, the first over-winning notification sound) When a second over-winning sound is generated while outputting an over-winning notification sound for winning, the over-winning notification effect such as the output of the over-winning notification sound for the first over-winning may not be completed. However, there are a plurality of notification channels, and when an over-winning occurs, an over-winning notification effect for the first winning and an over-winning notification effect for the second winning next to the first winning Are executed using different channels, the notification effect for each over-winning can be completed.

  Note that the playback channel for playing and outputting a specific type of sound, such as the sound that is output according to the game state (the progress of variable display and the presence or absence of the notice effect), does not have to be fixed, depending on the game state The specific audio may be reproduced / output using different reproduction channels. In this way, the degree of freedom of sound output can be improved by changing the playback channel for playing / outputting a specific sound depending on whether the gaming state is, for example, a variable symbol display or a reach effect. Can be improved.

  It should be noted that different playback channels are preferably used for playback of audio that may be output simultaneously. For example, the subject of notice differs between the changing notice effect for changing the display result of the variable display being executed and the pre-reading notice effect for giving a notice of the display result of the variable display executed after the variable display being executed. Therefore, there is a possibility of being executed simultaneously. In addition, the over-winning notification sound for the first winning number and the over-winning notification sound for the second winning next to the first winning number are the same timing or over-winning notification sound. There is a possibility that another over-winning notification sound may be output at the timing during output. Therefore, the reproduction channels used for reproducing these sounds are different.

  Since the number of playback channels is finite, it is necessary to use the same playback channel for playback of audio that is not output simultaneously. In addition, as in the case of reach production, the audio data of a combination of a plurality of types of audio is combined into one and reproduced by one reproduction channel, thereby reducing the data amount and the processing burden.

FIG. 41 is a time chart showing an example of the gaming state and the sound output from each reproduction channel.
The following control is executed on the sound control board 13 by a command output from the CPU 120 for effect control. Further, the example shown in FIG. 41 is a cut out of one scene when being controlled to a specific gaming state as an advantageous state, for example, when being controlled to a round gaming state in a big hit gaming state.

As shown in FIG. 41, at a certain first timing, a predetermined number (for example, tenth) of game balls passes through the big winning opening, and at a timing before the count switch 23 detects the predetermined number of winnings, Assume that the eleventh game ball in the round game and the twelfth game ball in the round game pass through the big winning opening, and the count switch 23 detects the winning of the specified number of game balls at the subsequent timing.
At this time, the 11th game ball winning in the round game is the first over-winning game, and the 12th game ball winning in the round game is the second over-winning game. In other words, in the example shown in FIG. 41, two over winnings are generated between the time when the count switch 23 detects the specified number of game balls and the big winning opening is closed.

  It should be noted that at a certain first timing, a specified number (for example, tenth) of game balls pass through the big winning opening, and the count switch 23 detects the specified number of winnings from the timing after the count switch 23 detects the specified number of winnings. There is a case where the eleventh game ball in the round game and the twelfth game ball in the round game pass through the big prize opening at the timing until the grand prize opening is closed by detecting the winning. In this case as well, over-winning is achieved, and two over-winnings are generated by the 11th and 12th winning.

Based on the fact that the first over-winning game ball has been detected by the count switch 23, the grand prize winning number count value is updated to 11, and the first prize winning number count value is an odd number. The notification sound (notification sound 1) is reproduced / output through the reproduction channel Ch0. The winning prize count value is updated to 12 based on the fact that the second over-winning game ball is detected by the count switch 23 at the timing when the first notification sound is reproduced and output, and the winning prize opening Since the winning count value is not an odd number, the second notification sound is reproduced / output through the reproduction channel Ch1.
That is, in the example shown in FIG. 41, the timing for reproducing / outputting the second notification sound for the second over-winning is duplicated during the reproduction / output of the first notification sound for the first over-winning. However, in this embodiment, the notification channel (playback channel) for performing the notification effect differs depending on the number of over winnings, so even if a plurality of over winnings occur in a short period of time, the notification effect is displayed. It can be performed and the interest of the player can be improved.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for controlling each playback channel when outputting an error sound.
More specifically, the illustrated example is a schematic diagram in the case where each reproduction channel is controlled using audio control data (error audio control data) used when an error sound is output.
As shown in FIG. 42, the error sound is output using the reproduction channels 30 and 31, and this reproduction channel is not used for reproducing other sound. The error sound needs to be output whenever an error occurs, and when an error occurs, the output of other sounds may overlap with the error sound. For this reason, the error sound control data reproduces the error sound using the reproduction channels 30 and 31 and executes control to reduce the output (volume) of the sound being reproduced in the other reproduction channels 0 to 29. It becomes data of. By using such data and outputting an error sound while reducing the output of other sounds, the error sound can be emphasized, and an error notification can be suitably executed. It should be noted that the audio control data for stopping the output of the error sound only needs to include control data for restoring the output (volume) of the audio being reproduced in the reproduction channels 0 to 29.
Note that when the output of the other sound is reduced, it may be realized by reducing the sound volume level for outputting sound or setting the sound volume level for outputting sound to zero (silence). Good.

FIG. 43 is a time chart showing an example of an effect operation in the big hit gaming state.
More specifically, the example shown in the figure is a time chart showing an example of the timing of an over winning in a certain round game and a notification effect due to the over winning.
FIG. 43 (A) shows a state of a big winning opening (open state, closed state) in the big hit gaming state as a certain scene. In FIG. 43A, time flows from the left side to the right side. The same applies to FIGS. 43B to 43C.

  The upper part of FIG. 43 (B) represents the ON state (detection of game balls) / OFF (non-detection of game balls) of the count switch 23 in the scene of FIG. 43 (A). That is, the upper part of FIG. 43 (B) represents the state of winning the game ball to the big winning opening in the scene of FIG. 43 (A). The numbers given to the respective ON states represent the grand prize winning count count value (which number is the winning number in the round). The same applies to the upper part of FIG.

  The middle part of FIG. 43B represents the presence / absence of a notification effect (first notification effect) on the reproduction channel Ch0 due to over-winning in the scene of FIG. 43A, that is, the presence / absence of execution of the first notification effect. . The same applies to the middle part of FIG.

  The lower part of FIG. 43 (B) represents the presence / absence of the notification effect (second notification effect) in the reproduction channel Ch1 due to over winning in the scene of FIG. 43 (A), that is, the presence / absence of execution of the second notification effect. . The same applies to the lower part of FIG.

  In FIG. 43 (C), the period indicated by the arrows above the range including the eleventh prize and the twelfth prize represents the notification time limit as defined in FIG. 43 (D). Yes.

  Based on the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening, when the big winning opening winning flag in the command analysis process (step S74) shown in FIG. 28 is set (step S503), the over winning notification shown in FIG. When the process (step S150) is executed and the big prize opening prize flag is set (step S900; YES), the big prize opening flag is cleared (step S901) and the big prize opening prize count value is 11 or more. (Step S902; YES), and if the eleventh game ball is won in the big prize opening, the big prize opening prize count value is an odd number (step S904; YES). A first notification sound (first over winning notification sound) is reproduced and output as the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0 (step S905).

  In addition, based on the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening, when the big winning opening winning flag in the command analysis process (step S74) shown in FIG. 28 is set (step S503), the over shown in FIG. When winning notification processing (step S150) is executed and the big winning opening winning flag is set (step S900; YES), the big winning opening flag is cleared (step S901), and the big winning opening winning count value is set. If it is 11 or more (step S902; YES), and if the 12th game ball has been won in the big winning opening, the winning prize winning count value is an even number (step S904; NO) ), The second notification sound (second over-winning notification sound) is reproduced and output as the second notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch1 (step S906).

  That is, in the example shown in the figure, the game ball corresponding to the big winning opening winning count value 8 is detected by the count switch 23 at the timing t1, and is equal to or less than the specified number at the timing t2. Thus, the game ball corresponding to the big winning opening number of times count value 9 is detected by the count switch 23, and at the timing t 3, the gaming ball corresponding to the predetermined number of big winning mouth winning times count value 10 is counted by the count switch 23. The eleventh and twelfth game balls that have won the predetermined number when they are detected have entered the grand prize opening, and at the timing t4, the eleventh (over prize 1) The first notification effect is produced on the reproduction channel Ch0 based on the fact that the (th) game ball is detected by the count switch 23. And at timing t5, the second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1 based on the fact that the twelfth (over-winning second) gaming ball to the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. .

  In the example shown in the drawing, a gaming ball that is equal to or less than the specified number at the timing t1 and corresponding to the big winning opening winning count value 8 is detected by the count switch 23, and is equal to or less than the specified number at the timing t2. Thus, the game ball corresponding to the big winning opening number of times count value 9 is detected by the count switch 23, and at the timing t 3, the gaming ball corresponding to the predetermined number of big winning mouth winning times count value 10 is counted by the count switch 23. The eleventh and twelfth game balls that will win a prize exceeding the specified number enter the big prize opening at the timing from the detected timing to the closing of the big prize opening by detecting the predetermined number of winnings. At the timing t4, the eleventh game ball (the first overwinner) to the big prize opening is The first notification effect is executed on the playback channel Ch0 based on the detection by the event switch 23, and at the timing t5, the twelfth (over-winning second) game ball is counted. On the basis of what is detected by H.23, the second notification effect may be executed on the reproduction channel Ch1.

  Even when an over-winning occurs, a notification time limit for limiting the notification effect for notifying over-winning is set using a timer, and if there is an over-winning in the notification time limit, It is not necessary to execute a notification effect for winning.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 43C, in the over-winning notification process, a notification time limit is set at the time of the eleventh winning (at the time of the first overwinning), and the twelfth winning ( If there is a second over-winning), if the twelfth winning is a winning after the notification time limit has passed, the over-winning is notified while the twelfth winning is the notification time limit. If it is a winning before the elapse of time, an over-winning may not be notified. In other words, when there is a twelfth prize within the notification time limit after the eleventh prize, over-winning may not be reported for the twelfth prize.

  In addition, when there is an over winning in the notification time limit, for example, in the over winning notification processing, at the eleventh winning (at the first over winning) or at the twelfth (at the second winning) In one or both of the above (when winning over), when a notification time limit is set and there is a prize after the 13th prize, the prize after the 13th prize has passed the notification time limit. If there is an over-winning, the over-winning may be not notified if the 13th or later winning is a winning before the notification time limit elapses. In other words, in the eleventh and twelfth prizes, each prize is notified by a notification channel corresponding to each prize, and when there are thirteenth and subsequent prizes, the notification time limit is set. You may make it not alert | report with respect to the said 13th prize or later.

  Even when an over-winning occurs, a notification time limit for limiting the notification effect for notifying over-winning is set using a timer, and if there is an over-winning in the notification time limit, The notification effect for the winning may be executed in an effect mode that is difficult or impossible for the player to recognize.

  In this case, for example, in the over-winning notification process, a notification time limit is set at the time of the eleventh winning (first overwinning), and there is a twelfth winning (second overwinning). If the twelfth prize is a prize after the notification time limit has passed, an over-winning will be notified, while if the twelfth prize is a prize before the notification time limit has passed, an over-winning will be reported. May be notified in a presentation mode that is difficult or impossible for the player to recognize.

  In addition, although the example which alert | reports with an overwinning notification effect was demonstrated, two different using at least one effect means among several effect means, such as light emission, a display, the effect by a character, etc., and the operation | movement of a role thing, differ. What is necessary is just to be able to execute the over winning notification effect using the above channels. The channel mentioned here may be a control switch, a control channel, a control CPU, a drive unit, control information, or the like for controlling these.

  In addition, when the over winning notification effect using two or more effect means is executed, the notification effect may be executed by the channel for each effect means. In the over-winning notification effect using two effect means, a notification by one effect means (for example, sound) and a notification by another effect means (for example, light emission) are superimposed and performed. In addition to the over-winning notification effect, there is also an over-winning notification effect in which a notification effect is performed by another one effect means (for example, light emission) after a notification effect is performed by a certain effect means (for example, sound). included. The same applies to the over-winning notification effect using three or more effect means.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has an advantageous state (for example, a big hit) that is advantageous to the player when an advantageous condition (for example, a derivation display of a big hit symbol, a probable symbol, a small hit symbol, etc.) is established. A gaming machine that is controllable in a gaming state, accuracy, small hits, etc.), in which a first state where the game medium is easy to win, such as an open state, and a second state where the game medium is difficult to win (for example, a closed state) Variable winning means (e.g., special variable winning ball apparatus 7) that can be changed to the first state in the advantageous state. 29.5 seconds shown in FIG. 22 (B)), or when the game medium has won the maximum number of winnings, the release can be changed to the second state. Game (example) For example, a variable prize that executes a round game in a big hit game state, a control that is open in a hit or small hit, etc., for a predetermined number of times (for example, six times for the first big hit, 16 times for the second big hit, etc.) Control means (for example, the processing in step S139 of the big hit release processing in FIG. 21 and the processing in steps S365 and S368 in the big hit release processing in FIG. 25) and one open game (for example, all or a part of rounds) In a game, etc., a notification effect executing means (for example, large in step S503) that can execute a notification effect based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means (for example, over winning) or the like more than the upper limit winning number. Based on the fact that the winning mouth winning flag is set, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the big winning mouth winning number count value is an odd number. Thus, the light emission is performed based on the process of executing the notification effect (notification sound) from the different reproduction channels depending on the first over-winning and the second over-winning or the fact that the big winning opening winning flag is set in step S503. Indication effect by controlling the display, character, etc., the action of the role item by control switch, control channel, control CPU, driving unit, control information, etc. which are different depending on the first over winning prize and the second winning prize Control switches that differ depending on the combination of two or more presentation means among the processing to be executed, voice, light emission, display, character production, etc., and the combination of two or more production means, Annunciation effects are controlled by control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc. And the notification effect executing means includes a first winning number equal to or greater than the upper limit winning number and a second winning number that is a winning next to the first winning number. (For example, the tenth prize and the eleventh prize, the eleventh prize and the twelfth prize, etc.) The reproduction channel Ch0 that is different from the tenth prize, the reproduction channel Ch0 that informs the eleventh prize, the reproduction channel Ch1 that informs the twelfth prize, the tenth prize, and the tenth prize. Is a different 11th winning channel (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.), and an 11th winning channel (control switch, control channel, control CPU, (E.g., drive unit, control information, etc.) and a channel different from the eleventh prize for notifying the twelfth prize (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) It is characterized by doing.

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first winning number that is equal to or greater than the upper winning number and the second winning number that is the next winning number after the first winning number. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  In addition, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the gaming machine described above further includes information display means for displaying information related to the game.

  According to such a configuration, information related to the game is displayed, so that the player can easily recognize the game situation, and the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming machine described above, the notification effect executing unit is configured to provide different notification modes for the first winning number and the second winning number. For example, the notification effect may be executed by a notification sound notified by a mechanical sound “picone” and a notification sound notified by a sound “Ufufu”.

  According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to any one of the above embodiments, the notification effect in the third winning prize that is the winning next to the second winning prize is the gaming machine according to any one of the above. It may be executed using the same channel as the first winning number (for example, the step of the first winning over winning and the third winning over winning in step S904 where the number of times of winning the big winning opening is an odd number) An over-winning notification effect is executed by the channel Ch0 in S905).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed efficiently.

  Next, a modified example will be described.

In the following modification, it demonstrates centering on a different part from the said embodiment.
FIG. 44 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the present embodiment.
44 (a) and 44 (b) are modified examples of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and a part thereof is shown enlarged.
The game board 2 according to this modification is formed of an acrylic resin or the like provided with a translucent part having a translucency in the game board. In addition, on the front surface of the game board 2, a game ball that has been struck can flow down, and a substantially circular game region surrounded by guide rails is formed.

Further, behind the game board 2, information display means (image display device 5 is housed in a game area surrounded by guide rails shown in FIG. 1 and can display information related to various games. Since the liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided on almost the entire area, the entire surface of the game area can be used as the liquid crystal display device (LCD), so that a translucent portion having translucency is provided. Information about the game such as various effect displays and information displays can be displayed over the entire surface of the provided game board 2 (also referred to as a transparent game board). It is possible to visually recognize information related to the game such as various effects and various variation displays executed by the image display device 5. A decorative member 47 is provided so as to surround the central portion of the image display device 5. , Ri inside the member 47, which each are capable variable display of decorative designs as a plurality kinds of identification information capable of identifying.
It should be noted that, in the case of normal ornamental pattern variations such as normal reach, the decorative symbol variation display is performed in the central portion of the image display device 5, and therefore the portion surrounded by the decorative member 47 is referred to as a normal region 5A.

As shown in the figure, in the normal area 5A surrounded by the decorative member 47 of the image display device 5 when the variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, In 5R, variable display of decorative symbols is executed.
Further, below the decoration member 47, the first hold display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start winning memory display area 5HR are changed as the number of held memories increases or decreases. . Note that the first prize-winning memory display area 5HL and the second prize-winning memory display area 5HR will be referred to as a starting prize-winning memory display area 5H unless otherwise distinguished. In addition, when the first hold display and the second hold display are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as a hold display.

Further, in the restricted area 19A surrounded by the game nails 19, the fourth symbol display area 38A and the fourth symbol display are synchronized with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the region 38B, the variation display of the fourth symbol is executed. Further, in accordance with the increase / decrease in the number of reserved memories, in the first reserved memory display area 38C and the second reserved memory display area 38D corresponding to the held display in the first start winning memory display area 5HL and the second start winning memory display area 5HR. The display control of the first hold memory and the second hold memory is executed.
In this modification, the fourth symbol display area 38A for the first special symbol in which the variation of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol. A fourth symbol display area 38B for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the symbol.

  In the state shown in FIG. 44 (a), when the fluctuation display currently being executed is a super reach with a high degree of expectation of jackpot, a super reach effect as shown in FIG. Develop. In the case of development to a super reach effect, the image display device 5 executes display control of the effect across the normal area 5A (decoration member 47). In this modified example, for example, the character EK1 is displayed large in the central portion of the image display device 5 together with the super reach character EM1, and an effect display indicating that the effect of super reach with a high jackpot expectation in the change is executed. Is done.

  As a predetermined condition, there is a display control in which the decorative symbol moves in the restricted area 19A in a reduced form of the effect symbol displayed in the normal area 5A in accordance with the execution of the super reach effect display. Executed. The design in a reduced form of the decorative design is referred to as a small design 51. The small symbol 51 includes small symbol display areas 51L, 51C, and 51R corresponding to the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the player easily confirms with which decoration design the reach reach is being executed by the super reach that is currently being executed, according to the content displayed in the small symbols 51. be able to. In the present modification, since the small symbol 51 is displayed as “7 ↓ 7”, it represents that the effect display of super reach is being executed with the symbol “7”.

  Further, in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the fourth symbol by the fourth symbol display region 38A and the fourth symbol display region 38B in the restricted region 19A. Fluctuation display is executed. With such a variation display of the 4th symbol, the player can determine whether the currently displayed super reach effect display is an effect corresponding to the first special symbol or an effect corresponding to the second special symbol. Can be recognized.

  In addition, when the effect by super reach is executed, the display of the first start prize storage display area 5HL and the second start prize storage display area 5HR is erased. Even in such a case, within the restricted area 19A The display control of the first hold memory display area 38C and the second hold memory display area 38D corresponding to the first hold memory and the second hold memory is executed. Therefore, even if the display of the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR disappears from the normal area 5A, the player can recognize the current number of reserved memories. It becomes possible.

  As described above, when the effect by the image display device 5 is executed behind the translucent game board 2, the effect display can be executed using almost the entire surface of the game board. Even when the effect display is executed on the entire surface of such a game board surface, the restricted area 19A is surrounded by the game nails 19, so that a game ball as a game medium is restricted from entering. Furthermore, since the inside of the restricted area 19A functions as a translucent part having translucency, the player can check the display in the restricted area 19A from the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which it is difficult to visually recognize the information display regarding the game in the restricted area 19A due to the fall of the game ball.

FIG. 45 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to another modification of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 45, during the round game in the big hit gaming state, the image display device 5 executes display control of effects across the normal area 5A (decoration member 47). In this embodiment, for example, the character EK2 is displayed largely in the central portion of the image display device 5 together with the display EM2 of the current number of rounds. During the round game, the special variable winning ball device 7 (not shown in FIG. 45) is opened, and the game ball is controlled so that it is easy to win.

  During such a round game, in the restricted area 19A, for example, a right-handed display 54 is displayed to prompt the player to launch a game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. Also, a big hit symbol display 53 indicating which decorative symbol the current big hit was was displayed. Further, a game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 7 and an acquired payout display 52 to be paid out in accordance with the game ball detected by the count switch 23 is displayed. The player can obtain information on the big hit by viewing various displays in the restricted area 19A. For example, in the case shown in FIG. 45, it is necessary to make a right-hand hit in the current big hit, the big hit symbol is a decorative symbol “7”, and the current winning ball is a “1350” ball. Can be confirmed. The displayed number of winning balls is the number of balls that are displayed by adding a value corresponding to the number of winning balls when the game ball that has won the big winning opening passes the count switch 23. It is a certain number of payouts. Instead of such a display, the actual gained ball (difference ball) after subtracting the number of game balls thrown into the game area may be displayed.

  In this modification, during the round game, the fourth symbol display area 38A, the fourth symbol display area 38B, the first reserved storage display area 38C, and the second reserved storage display area 38D are erased. Although shown, these effects may be continuously displayed during the round game. Further, either one or both of the fourth symbol display area and the reserved storage area may be displayed. Further, a round number display for displaying the round number may be performed.

FIG. 46 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to another modification of the present embodiment.
In the above-described modification, when the super reach effect is executed, the decorative design in the normal area 5A is deleted, and the small design 51 is displayed in the restriction area 19A. However, the decorative symbols are displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the normal region 5A, and the small symbol 51 corresponding to the decorative symbol is always the restricted region 19A. May be displayed. The display condition in the case where such a small symbol 51 is always displayed is that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Note that the small symbol 51 may be displayed only while the decorative symbol is changing, or may be displayed while the decorative symbol is changing and may be displayed when the variation is stopped as shown in FIG. .

  In such a case, when the super reach effect is executed, the first start-winning memory display area 5HL and the second start-winning memory display area 5HR displayed in the normal area 5A are not erased. Also good. In this way, the player can always check the hold display in the normal area 5A.

  In such a case, within the restricted area 19A, the fourth symbol display area 38A, the fourth symbol display area 38B, the first start prize storage display area 38C, and the second start prize storage display area 38D The display corresponding to the symbol and the hold display is executed. In addition, since the display of the small symbols 51 is also executed, the player can confirm the current game state in any of the areas by performing various displays in both the normal area 5A and the restricted area 19A. It becomes possible.

  In the present embodiment, a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 by transmitting a customer waiting demonstration designation command from the game control microcomputer 100 side to the effect control CPU 120 side. (Demo screen display) may be executed. When such a demonstration display is executed, the normal area 5A may be switched to a demonstration display effect, and any one of various displays in the restricted area 19A may be deleted. A plurality may be erased, or all may be erased.

FIG. 47 is a diagram illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to another modification of the present embodiment.
In the modified example described above, since the gap between the game nails 19 that restrict the entry of the game balls to form the restricted area 19A is narrow, the game balls are configured not to enter the restricted area 19A. However, as shown in the fourth embodiment, the interval between the game nails 19 may be widened so that the game balls enter at a low frequency. In such a case, when the game ball passes through the restricted area 19A, any indication may be hidden, but the ratio is sufficiently lower than the case where the game nail 19 is not provided. The player's visual perception of various displays is less likely to be affected.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 44, 45, 46, and 47, a notification effect for notifying the supplementary over winning described in the above embodiment may be executed. In this case, for example, in the restricted area 19A, a channel for executing an informing effect for informing over-winning, a channel for executing an informing effect for informing the over-winning in the normal area 5A, and the like are provided. The broadcast channels may be made different.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 44, 45, 46, and 47, the information about the game displayed in the restricted area 19A was visible when the pachinko gaming machine 1 was viewed from the front. You may make it visible when a player approaches the game board 2 so that it may become visible when approaching the game board 2 and making an angle instead of the position of the front.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has an advantageous state (for example, a big hit) that is advantageous to the player when an advantageous condition (for example, a derivation display of a big hit symbol, a probable symbol, a small hit symbol, etc.) is established. A gaming machine that is controllable in a gaming state, accuracy, small hits, etc.), in which a first state where the game medium is easy to win, such as an open state, and a second state where the game medium is difficult to win (for example, a closed state) Variable winning means (e.g., special variable winning ball apparatus 7) that can be changed to the first state in the advantageous state. 29.5 seconds shown in FIG. 22 (B)), or when the game medium has won the maximum number of winnings, the release can be changed to the second state. Game (example) For example, a variable prize that executes a round game in a big hit game state, a control that is open in a hit or small hit, etc., for a predetermined number of times (for example, six times for the first big hit, 16 times for the second big hit, etc.) Control means (for example, the processing in step S139 of the big hit release processing in FIG. 21 and the processing in steps S365 and S368 in the big hit release processing in FIG. 25) and one open game (for example, all or a part of rounds) In a game, etc., a notification effect executing means (for example, large in step S503) that can execute a notification effect based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means (for example, over winning) or the like more than the upper limit winning number. Based on the fact that the winning mouth winning flag is set, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the big winning mouth winning number count value is an odd number. Thus, the light emission is performed based on the process of executing the notification effect (notification sound) from the different reproduction channels depending on the first over-winning and the second over-winning or the fact that the big winning opening winning flag is set in step S503. Indication effect by controlling the display, character, etc., the action of the role item by control switch, control channel, control CPU, driving unit, control information, etc. which are different depending on the first over winning prize and the second winning prize Control switches that differ depending on the combination of two or more presentation means among the processing to be executed, voice, light emission, display, character production, etc., and the combination of two or more production means, Annunciation effects are controlled by control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc. And the notification effect executing means includes a first winning number equal to or greater than the upper limit winning number and a second winning number that is a winning next to the first winning number. (For example, the tenth prize and the eleventh prize, the eleventh prize and the twelfth prize, etc.) The reproduction channel Ch0 that is different from the tenth prize, the reproduction channel Ch0 that informs the eleventh prize, the reproduction channel Ch1 that informs the twelfth prize, the tenth prize, and the tenth prize. Is a different 11th winning channel (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.), and an 11th winning channel (control switch, control channel, control CPU, (E.g., drive unit, control information, etc.) and a channel different from the eleventh prize for notifying the twelfth prize (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) It is characterized by doing.

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed on different channels for the first winning number that is equal to or greater than the upper winning number and the second winning number that is the next winning number after the first winning number. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is an information display that displays information related to gaming (for example, a small symbol, a hold display, a fourth symbol, a right-handed display, a notification effect, etc.) in the gaming machine described above. The apparatus further comprises means.

  According to such a configuration, information related to the game is displayed, so that the player can easily recognize the game situation, and the player's interest can be prevented from decreasing.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming machine described above, the notification effect executing unit is configured to provide different notification modes for the first winning number and the second winning number. For example, the notification effect may be executed by a notification sound notified by a mechanical sound “picone” and a notification sound notified by a sound “Ufufu”.

  According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  In addition, in the gaming machine according to any one of the above embodiments, the notification effect in the third winning prize that is the winning next to the second winning prize is the gaming machine according to any one of the above. It may be executed using the same channel as the first winning number (for example, the step of the first winning over winning and the third winning over winning in step S904 where the number of times of winning the big winning opening is an odd number) An over-winning notification effect is executed by the channel Ch0 in S905).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be executed efficiently.

  A gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention further includes a gaming member including a gaming area in which the gaming medium flows down in the gaming machine according to any of the above, wherein the gaming member is unlikely to flow down. And it has a translucent part which has translucency, and the information regarding the game which the said information display means displays may be visible through the said translucent part.

  According to such a structure, it can suppress that the visibility of the information regarding a game is obstructed by passage of a game medium.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be notified of the over winning in the same manner, or the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be different. An over-winning may be notified.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the notification effect for notifying over-winning may be notified in three or more modes.

In the above-described embodiment or modification, when there are two notification effect presentation modes for notifying over-winning, at least one of the notification effect notifications is reported in a manner that is not recognizable or difficult for the player to recognize. Embodiments may be included.
In addition, when there are three or more notification effects for notifying over-winning, at least one or a plurality (for example, two) is notified in a manner that is not recognizable or difficult for the player to recognize. An aspect of production may be included.

  In the above-described embodiment or modification, the number of notification channels for executing a notification effect for notifying over winnings may be three or more. In this case, for example, when three channels are provided, each channel is used in order according to the number of a plurality of channels. For example, when three channels are provided, each channel is indicated as Ch0, Channel Ch1, Channel Ch2, and Channel Ch0. The notification effect may be performed using the notification channel so that the channels are used in order.

In the above-described embodiment or modification, the notification effect for notifying over-winning is a probable change when the 16-round promotion expectation, presence / absence of short-time control, the expectation of the in-reserved renso, the normal big win and the probable big win. Depending on the degree of advantage such as the ratio, the selection ratio for selecting one of a plurality of types of effects may be different.
In this case, for example, the selection ratio for selecting one of a plurality of notification effects is increased depending on whether the first big hit or the second big hit is big hit, or the six round big hit (first When it is a 16-round promotion big hit that is shown to the player as if it was promoted to a big hit of 16 rounds (second big hit) by notifying that it is a big hit of 16 rounds The selection ratio for selecting any one of the production modes is increased, or the selection ratio for selecting one of the plurality of production modes for the notification effects is increased when the time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit, In the case of an in-hold consecutive resort, the selection ratio for selecting one of a plurality of notification effects is increased, or when it is a probable big hit or probable change. When promoted to per may be or as selected rate to select one of the representation embodiment of a plurality of notification effect is increased.

In this case, the on-hold consecutive villa is one or more pieces of hold information stored at least until the end of the current jackpot, and in a variable display corresponding to any of the stored hold information. This is a case where the hold information determined to be the next big hit is stored.
For example, in the case where eight pieces of hold information are stored at the time until the current jackpot is completed (for example, when the big jackpot is being executed), a variable corresponding to any of the eight pieces of hold information is stored. In the display, the hold information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  In the above-described embodiment and modification, the notification effect for notifying over winning is provided with 16 rounds of expected advancement, presence / absence of time-saving control after the end of the big hit, expectation of the reserved villa, normal big win and probable big hit In some cases, the game may be executed in any one of a plurality of types at random with a random number or the like for each over-winning prize, regardless of the degree of advantage such as the probability variation ratio.

In the above-described embodiment or modification, the notification effect for notifying over-winning is a probable change when the 16-round promotion expectation, presence / absence of short-time control, the expectation of the in-reserved renso, the normal big win and the probable big win. Depending on the degree of advantage such as the ratio, one of a plurality of types of effects may be selected and executed.
In this case, for example, when it is the second big hit, 16 rounds after the announcement effect of one production mode is selected from among the multiple production forms of the announcement effect, or the six round round big hit (first big hit) is notified. When it is a 16 round promotion big hit that is shown to the player as if it was promoted to a big hit of 16 rounds (second big hit) by notifying that it is a big hit, one of the production modes of a plurality of notification effects The notification effect of one effect mode is selected from the effect modes of the plurality of notification effects when the time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit, In the case where the notification effect of one effect mode is selected from among the effect modes of a plurality of notification effects, or when it is a probable big hit or promoted to a probable big hit It may be or as notification effect of one representation embodiment of the representation embodiment of a plurality of notification effect is selected.

  The embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the device configuration, data configuration, processing shown in the flowchart, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device. Various rendering operations including the display operation of 20 and the normal map hold display 25C can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the number of winning balls for the big prize opening is “15” and the count number (the number corresponding to the winning upper limit determination value) is “10”, but it is an example and may be other numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided at the left and right center of the game area. However, the special variable winning ball device 7 may be provided on the right or left side of the left and right center of the game area. Note that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a form in which an over-winning is likely to occur may be arranged in any position in the game area. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7 having a horizontal width (length in the left-right direction) of the maximum size (for example, 135 mm) may be arranged. Further, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may not have a winning opening door unless it is a form in which over winning is not likely to occur. For example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may have a movable wing piece, or may have a movable bottom member on which the game ball flows down.

  In the above embodiment, the big hit types (first big hit and second big hit) are determined based on the value of the random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, but the condition for determining the big hit type is here. It is not limited. For example, a specific area may be provided in the vicinity of or inside the big prize opening, and the type of jackpot may be determined based on a game ball entering (passing) the specific area. . For example, when the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit are provided, the probability variation big hit may be determined based on the game ball entering the specific area.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is made to control to a big hit game state based on having displayed the big hit symbol in the 1st special symbol display apparatus 4A and the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B, it controls to a big hit game state The mode to perform is not limited to this. For example, a specific area is provided in the vicinity of the second start prize opening or inside the second start prize opening, and the game state is controlled based on the fact that a game ball enters (passes) the specific area. You may stay.

  In the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols of 0 to 9 are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed is shown, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, the special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from the special symbol derived and displayed as the variable display result. In other words, special symbols that are not included in the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols may be derived and displayed as variable display results, and among the fluctuating multiple types of special symbols, those that are not specially derived and displayed as variable display results May be included. In addition, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbols may be used. As variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (turning on / off alternately may be repeated). That is, the repeated display of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed last (lit), or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, normal symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  For example, in the above, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but A: B = 100%: 0% It is a concept that also includes a relationship (that is, a concept that includes an allocation in which one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is higher in proportion than B, it is a concept including a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

For example, in the above description, “sound” is not limited to the sound of characters, persons, animals, and the like, but is a concept including sounds such as mechanical sounds and electronic sounds.
Further, for example, in the above, “mechanical sound” is not limited to mechanical sound such as electronic sound, but is a concept including sound of characters, persons, animals, and the like.
In other words, in the above, “voice” and “mechanical sound” are concepts including voices of characters, persons, animals, etc., mechanical sounds, electronic sounds, etc., respectively. It is not limited.

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

  In addition, for example, a game score for use in a game is given and given using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine into the gaming area using the gaming score or the gaming score given by winning the game.

  In the above description, the game machine is a game machine that uses a game medium. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game medium such as a game ball. It is also possible to apply to a sealed game machine that gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  Further, a gaming machine that is provided with a probable big hit or a normal big hit as the big hit type, and is controlled to a probable state after the big hit game based on the fact that the probable big hit is determined as the big hit type. In addition, for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus having a predetermined probability variation area provided therein is provided, and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball apparatus during the big hit game, The configuration shown in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a probable change state after the big hit game is finished.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and a display result is derived and displayed has been shown. Not limited to. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5D Cumulative over winning ball number display area 5E Cumulative award ball number display area 5H Start winning memory display Area 5HL First start winning memory display area 5HR Second start winning memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 38A 4th symbol display area 38B 4th symbol display area 38C 1st reserved memory display area 38D 1st 2 Hold memory display area 100 Microcomputer for game control Data 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 CPU for effect control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display control unit 124 Random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player when an advantageous condition is established,
Variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium is easy to win and a second state in which a game medium is difficult to win;
In the advantageous state, the state changes to the second state when at least one of a predetermined period of time has passed after the variable winning means is set to the first state, or a game medium has won an upper limit winning number. Variable winning control means for executing a predetermined number of open games,
In one open game, based on the fact that the game medium has won the variable winning means more than the upper limit winning number, the notification effect executing means capable of executing the notification effect;
With
The notification effect executing means includes
A notification effect is performed using different channels for a first winning number that is equal to or greater than the upper limit winning number and a second winning number that is a winning next to the first winning number. Gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising information display means for displaying information relating to the game.

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