JP2016140470A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To properly perform a plurality of notification presentations.SOLUTION: The game machine is provided enabling games, the game machine including notification presentation performance means for performing notification presentations. The notification presentation performance means, as the notification presentations, can perform a state notification for making a notification regarding a state, and an error notification for notifying an occurrence of an error. The error notification has a higher priority than the state notification.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a game.

  Some gaming machines can execute a plurality of types of jackpots including a special jackpot that triggers the occurrence of a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the jackpot. In addition, there is one that counts the number of balls acquired by the player during the big hit.

  In such a gaming machine, one that notifies the player of the number of acquired balls has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-152595 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that it cannot be suitably executed when a plurality of notification effects including a notification effect that notifies the player of the number of acquired balls is executed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to suitably execute a plurality of notification effects.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachislot machine, etc.) that performs a game, and a notification effect execution means (for example, a prize) that executes a notification effect. Ball number notification effect, earned number notification effect, cumulative prize number notification effect, cumulative earned number notification effect, probability change confirmation notification effect, continuous number of times notification, jackpot song name notification, right-handed notification, error notification, jackpot promotion effect And the notification effect executing means, as the notification effect, is a state notification for notifying about the state (for example, that a game ball that has won a prize at the lower big prize opening has passed a specific area). Prompt change confirmation notification effect, etc. to be notified, and error notification to notify that an error has occurred (for example, the fact that an act of illegally guiding a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet has been detected) Error notification and the like, and the error notification has a higher priority than the state notification (for example, error notification is being executed in the process of step S163 in the probability change confirmation notification effect operation control process of FIG. 20). In some cases, operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed in step S165).

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

  (2) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs a game (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachislot machine, etc.), and a notification effect execution means (for example, a prize) that executes a notification effect. Ball number notification effect, number-of-acquisition notification effect, cumulative prize-ball number notification effect, cumulative number-of-acquisition notification effect, probability change confirmation notification effect, continuous change number notification, jackpot song name alert, error alert, jackpot promotion effect CPU 120 for control, etc., and the notification effect executing means is a state change notification that notifies the state as the notification effect (for example, a probability change confirmation that notifies that a game ball that has won a prize at the lower big prize opening has passed a specific area) Notification effect) and error notification for notifying that an error has occurred (for example, an error notification for notifying that an act of illegally guiding a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet is detected) Etc.), and the priority level of the status notification is higher than that of the error notification (for example, as shown in FIGS. 31, 32, and 33, the probability change confirmation notification effect image has priority over the error notification image). Etc.)

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), the notification effect executing means, as the notification effect, a first notification that notifies the magnitude of the value acquired in a specific period (for example, a prize ball during a big hit) As a prize ball during a big hit in consecutive chans, for example, and a second notice for notifying the magnitude of value acquired during a special period. And the first notification effect is higher in priority than the second notification effect (for example, the cumulative prize ball notification effect operation in FIG. 22). In the process of step S397 in the control process, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the above (3), the game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) is in a first state where the winning is easy (for example, the lower big winning opening is opened), and the second state where the winning is difficult ( Variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7B, etc.) that can be changed to a lower large prize opening, for example, and the notification effect executing means, as the state notification, the variable winning means A third notification for notifying that the game medium that won the prize has passed the specific area (for example, a probability change confirmation notification effect for notifying that the game ball winning the lower prize opening has passed the specific area) can be executed. The priority of the third notification is higher than the first notification (for example, when the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S216 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 21), step S220 is performed. Will definitely change Constant notification effect is controlling an operation for executing a winning balls number notification effect at a lower layer than the layer running, etc.).

  In such a configuration, appropriate notification can be executed.

  (5) In the gaming machine of the above (3) or (4), the game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and the notification effect executing means is configured to use the special effect as the notification effect. It is possible to execute a fourth notification for notifying the number of times controlled in the advantageous state in the period (for example, a notification of the number of consecutive chunks for notifying the number of consecutive changes), and the priority of the first notification is higher than the fourth notification. High (for example, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S462 in the continuous number of times notification operation control process in FIG. 23, it is lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S468. The operation control for executing the continuous number of times notification in the other layer).

  In such a configuration, appropriate notification can be executed.

  (6) In any one of the gaming machines according to (3) to (5), the notification effect executing means notifies the information regarding other effects executed in the specific period as the notification effect. (For example, a jackpot song name announcement for notifying the name of a song being played during a big hit) can be executed, and the priority level of the first announcement is higher than the fifth announcement (for example, a song for a big hit in FIG. 24). If the winning ball number notification effect is being executed in step S472 in the name notification operation control process, the song name notification during the big hit is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the winning ball number notification effect is executed in step S478. To control the operation to execute the operation).

  In such a configuration, appropriate notification can be executed.

  (7) In any one of the gaming machines according to (3) to (6), the notification effect execution means notifies whether or not a special value is given during the specific period as the notification effect. Notification (for example, a jackpot promotion effect that is a notification effect of whether or not to control to a certain change state) can be executed, and execution of the second notification may be restricted until the sixth notification is executed ( For example, if the jackpot promotion effect is not completed in step S391 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 22, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed, etc.).

  In such a configuration, it is possible to execute notification in accordance with the production situation.

  (8) In any one of the above gaming machines (3) to (7), the game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and the specific period is a period controlled to the advantageous state (for example, during a big hit) ).

  In such a configuration, the effect in the advantageous state can be improved.

  (9) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (8), the game machine can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and after being controlled to the advantageous state, It can be controlled to a special state advantageous to the player (for example, a probable change state or a short time state), and may be a period (for example, during continuous chaining) until the player is controlled to the normal state after being controlled to the advantageous state. .

  In such a configuration, it is possible to improve the presentation effect in the period from the control to the advantageous state to the control to the normal state.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a sensor error alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result and jackpot classification. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the big winning opening to open and the big winning opening open upper limit time. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of a round game. It is a flowchart etc. which show 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 an error alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of effect processing during a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probability change confirmation alerting | reporting effect operation control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize ball number notification effect operation control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a continuous change frequency alerting | reporting operation control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot music name alerting | reporting operation control process. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship between a notification image and a Z-axis. It is a figure which shows an example of a Z value setting table etc. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting image corresponding to the case where the execution period of a prize ball number alerting | reporting effect, a cumulative prize ball number alerting | reporting effect, continuous number of times notification, and jackpot music name alerting | reporting overlaps. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting image corresponding to the case where the execution period of probability change confirmation alerting | reporting effect, prize ball number alerting | reporting effect, continuous number of times alerting | reporting, and jackpot music name alerting | reporting overlaps. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting image corresponding to the case where the execution period of error alerting | reporting, a prize ball number alerting | reporting effect, continuous number of times alerting | reporting, and jackpot music name alerting | reporting overlaps. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting image corresponding to the case where the execution period of error alerting | reporting, a probable change confirmation alerting | reporting effect, continuous number of times alerting | reporting, and the jackpot music name alerting | reporting overlaps. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of the alerting | reporting image in a 1st modification, and a Z-axis. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship etc. of the alerting | reporting image and Z-axis in a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example, such as a relationship with the alerting | reporting image in a 3rd modification, and a Z-axis. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship of the alerting | reporting image and Z-axis in a 4th modification.

  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 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board. On the game board, a substantially circular game area 2 surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area 2, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions on the game board. 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. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD 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 distinguished from each other are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

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

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area may be arranged. In the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the variable display suspension is based on the fact that the game ball has entered 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. The start condition for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative pattern and the decoration pattern is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state This occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied.

  For example, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied by the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes through the first start prize opening, the first If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one, and the first special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. In addition, when the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established by the occurrence of the second start prize that the game ball passes through the second start prize opening, 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second special condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure is used. The execution of the special figure game was suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, 1 is subtracted from the first special figure holding memory number. When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure holding memory number is decremented by one.

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. 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.

  A display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area or instead of the starting winning memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area, a first hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner above the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A device 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B includes, for example, a number of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit values of the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number, respectively. .

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

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

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided. For example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the image display device 5, and the passing gate 41 is provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. And forming a second start winning opening. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not pass through the second starting winning opening. To. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can pass through the second starting winning hole. Put it in a state. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second start winning opening, while the expanded opening state when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. However, it may be configured so that the game ball is difficult to enter. As described above, the right game area 2B has a normal variable that can be changed between a first variable state in which the game ball can pass through the second start winning opening and a second variable state in which the game ball cannot pass or is difficult to pass. A winning ball device 6B is provided.

  The game balls guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, by the arrangement of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, etc. in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are the second game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass through the passing gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B and to pass through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. If a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first start port switch 22A, and the first reserved memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the first start condition is To establish. 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.

  Two special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are provided in the right game area 2B which is the second game area.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes an upper prize winning door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door shown in FIG. 2, and is changed between an open state and a closed state by the upper prize winning door. Form an upper prize winning opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is in the off state, the upper prize winning door closes the upper prize winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is on, the upper prize winning door opens the upper prize winning opening. The game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, the upper prize winning switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a lower large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a lower large winning opening door solenoid 82B shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the lower large winning opening door. Form a lower prize opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is in the OFF state, the lower large prize opening door closes the lower big prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7B, when the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door opens the lower large winning opening. A game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is detected by, for example, the lower major prize opening switch 23B or the specific area switch 24 shown in FIG.

  A lot of game balls are paid out as a prize ball when the game ball passes through the upper prize hall formed by the special variable prize ball apparatus 7A and the lower prize hall formed by the special variable prize ball apparatus 7B. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a first state that is advantageous for the player by opening the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door. On the other hand, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass through the upper and lower prize openings, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball is difficult to pass through the upper and lower prize openings in a partially open state. May be provided.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board. 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.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided on the surface of the game board. 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 2, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 2. . A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A hitting operation handle that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 2 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount 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. A predetermined position below the game area 2 is provided with an upper plate that holds the game balls paid out as prize balls or the game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be able to be supplied to the ball hitting device. Yes. Below the upper plate, there is provided a lower plate that holds the excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged out of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control board 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.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory, the solenoid 82A for the upper large prize opening door, and the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door. .

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

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands, control data, etc. from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and decoration LEDs are used. A lamp driver circuit or the like for performing on / off driving of the light emitter is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start opening switch, a big prize opening switch, and a specific area switch 24 is connected to the main board 11. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball as a game medium like what is called a sensor, for example. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like.

  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. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE, and the second byte indicates EXT. It is sufficient that the first bit of the MODE data is always set to “1” and the first bit of the EXT data is set to “0” in advance.

  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.

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

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 101, so that hereinafter the game control microcomputer 100 executes specifically, the CPU 103 performs control according to the program. Is to do. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

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

  In this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a general map display result. Numerical data indicating each of the numerical values MR4 is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set to the first variable state in the open state or the expanded open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as "per normal figure". It is a random value used to determine whether or not to do.

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

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

  In this embodiment, a magnet sensor is provided on the back of the predetermined area of the game area 2. It should be noted that the magnet sensors may be arranged in various numbers and positions depending on how the game area 2 is configured. In this embodiment, since the magnet sensor is provided, it is possible to detect an action that illegally guides the game ball to the winning opening using the magnet. A magnet sensor signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. A radio wave sensor may be provided instead of or in addition to the magnet sensor. By providing the radio wave sensor, it is possible to detect an action that illegally guides the game ball to the winning opening using the radio wave. A radio wave sensor signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100.

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

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

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

  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. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on a display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, VDP, CGROM, VRAM, LCD drive circuit, and the like may be mounted on the display control unit 121. The VDP may be a GPU, a GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes, for example, an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31, and the effect. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the sound control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like are output. .

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game using a game ball as a game medium is performed, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a launch motor provided in a predetermined hit ball launching device based on a predetermined operation performed by a player on a hit ball operating handle installed on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Thus, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area. When this game ball passes the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A in the left game area 2A, the first game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The start condition is met. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Is done.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the right game area 2B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 Start conditions are established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided above the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. A normal start condition for execution is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, after the start of the change of the normal symbol, when the predetermined period elapses, the fixed normal symbol that becomes the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a 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 symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

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

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display area, variable display of decorative symbols different from the special symbols is performed.

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball device 7A or the special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. The upper prize opening or lower major prize opening is continuously opened for a predetermined period, or until a predetermined number of game balls enter the upper major prize opening or lower major prize opening and a winning ball is generated. A round game to be in a state is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are in a closed state, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the upper university winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the upper university winning opening switch 23A, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out each time the game ball is detected. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, based on the fact that a predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied, the probability display may be controlled to a probability change state where the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” is higher than the normal state. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  In the probability changing state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening compared to the normal state. For example, the normal symbol display 20 controls the normal symbol in the normal game to have a shorter variation time than in the normal state, and the probability that the variable symbol display result of each normal game is “per normal” in each normal game. The tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure” is higher than that in the normal state. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by the control for increasing the length of time and the control for increasing the number of tilts compared to the normal state. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control. By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the high opening control may not be performed. For example, if the variable display result is “big hit”, the upper limit time in which the upper big winning opening and the lower big winning opening are open in the big hit gaming state is short, and the round game in which the game ball is difficult or impossible to pass Is executed, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, there is a case where it is controlled to a probability change state. In such a case, the jackpot type is also referred to as “surprise”. If the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` surprise '' when high release control is not being performed, the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state ends, but the probability change control is performed. The opening control may not be performed.

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

  The game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state is the first round number that is larger than the second round number, the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the short time state is more than the second number A large first number, a big probability in the probability variation state becomes a first probability higher than the second probability, and the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control in the big hit gaming state without being controlled in the normal state, It may be included that the game situation becomes more advantageous by the player, such as a part or all of the fact that the number of first continuous channels is larger than the number of second continuous channels.

  In this embodiment, when the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state becomes “6” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower large prize opening opened is executed and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Becomes the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “6” as the specific number of times, the round game is executed with the upper prize opening opened, and the special variable winning ball device 7A is advantageous for the player in the first state. It becomes. Then, a game ball that has entered the lower prize winning opening is detected by the specific area switch 24 shown in FIG. 2, and a probability variation control condition for establishing a probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied. That is, a predetermined probability variation control condition can be established based on the fact that the installation area of the specific area switch 24 is a specific area and the game ball has passed through the specific area.

  In the big hit game state, when the number of round games executed is “6” as the specific number of times, there are a plurality of types of big hit types with different upper limit times for opening the lower big prize opening. As an example, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to 0.2 seconds. Therefore, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the probability that the game ball will pass through the lower big prize opening is low, and the probability change control condition for entering the probability change state after the big hit game state is difficult to be established. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “hit A”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the lower big prize opening, and the probability change control condition for entering the probability change state after the big hit game state is satisfied. easy. Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined is determined at a predetermined rate, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game.

  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 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 3 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (steps). S11). Next, the CPU 103 executes a sensor error notification process for performing a magnet sensor error notification based on the detection signal input from the magnet sensor (step S12). When a radio wave sensor is provided, a sensor error notification process for performing a radio wave sensor error notification based on the input of a detection signal from the radio wave sensor may be executed. 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).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in 4B, setting of the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, 7B, etc. 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, the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control buffer setting unit. Among these, after setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control 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 set for a predetermined time. By changing the ON state to the OFF state, the production control command can be transmitted 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. 4 is a flowchart showing the sensor error notification process in step S12. In the sensor error notification process, the game control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not a magnet sensor signal from the magnet sensor has been input (step S531).

  If a magnet sensor signal has been input, the CPU 103 determines that a magnetic abnormality has occurred, and sets a magnetic abnormality flag indicating that the magnetic abnormality has been detected (step S532).

  In addition, the CPU 103 turns on the error notification LED to notify that a magnetic abnormality has occurred (step S533), and outputs a magnetic abnormality notification designation command for designating notification of the occurrence of the magnetic abnormality. 12 is transmitted (step S534).

  In FIG. 4, the sensor error notification process for performing the magnet sensor error notification has been described, but the same applies to the sensor error notification process for performing the magnet sensor error notification.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the start winning determination process, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first start opening switch 22A is ON, the special game using the first special figure is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. A first start winning process for updating the first special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories, is performed. On the other hand, if the second start opening switch 22B is on, the special game using the second special view is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. A second start winning process is performed to update the second special figure reserved memory number, which is the number of reserved memories.

  As an example, in the first start winning process, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the number of first special figure hold storage has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the first special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, 1 is added to the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. 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 Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  In the second start winning process, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the second special figure reservation storage number has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second special figure reserved memory number is less than the upper limit value, 1 is added to the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102. Thus, 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 Thereafter, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored as reserved data in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display unit 4A, the second special symbol reservation storage unit, the second special diagram reservation storage unit, etc. It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Decide before derivation display. 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”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. 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 big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is ON. If the big hit flag is ON, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. . On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the pre-opening process for the big hit, the execution of the round game is started in the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit” and the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening is set to the open state. The process etc. which perform the setting of are included. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In the big hit opening process, a process of measuring an elapsed time since the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the upper prize winning switch 23A or the lower prize winning switch 23B. Based on the number of game balls detected by the above, processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the upper prize winning port or the lower prize winning port from the open state to the closed state is included. When the upper major prize opening or the lower major prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. This post-hit-opening process includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit, or the upper limit has not been reached. In this case, a process of waiting until the next round game is started is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

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

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). 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 S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 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), for example, the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit. As shown, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step 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, 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S233). For example, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit is shifted higher by one entry. Further, in the process of step S233, the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be updated so as to be decremented 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 first reserved storage number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; NO), for example, the reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first area of the first special figure storage unit As shown, numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern 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 stored contents in the unit are shifted (step S237). For example, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the first special figure hold storage unit is shifted upward by one entry. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value may be updated by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result according to whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed is “big hit” as the special figure display result. Or “losing” as long as it is assigned to the determination result. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the fluctuation random number buffer.

  FIG. 7A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

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

  FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this determination example, depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special game with the start condition established is the first special diagram or the second special diagram, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied. Yes. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type is decided to be “big hit A” at a higher rate than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Is done. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  Different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special game. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined as either “big hit A” or “big hit B”, while when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the big hit type May be determined only for “big hit A”.

  In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is “6”, and in the sixth round, the big hit type is “big hit B”. The upper limit time for opening the big prize winning opening becomes longer, and the probability variation control condition for changing to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is easily established. By determining the jackpot type at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 7B, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher at the ratio than when the first special chart is used. The probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after completion is easily satisfied. That is, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the passing of the game ball through the second start prize opening, the game ball passes through the first start prize opening. In the special figure game using the first special figure based on passing, the probability variation control condition is more easily established than when the special figure display result is “big hit”.

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

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

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S246), 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. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure confirmation display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on (step S261). The special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S265 described later 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 S261 (step S261; NO), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S262). In addition, a command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is performed (step S263). For example, an effect control command prepared in advance as a symbol confirmation command is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, a predetermined time is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S264). Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, the special symbol process flag is not updated, so that the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

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

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; YES), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S268). When the big hit flag is on (step S268; YES), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S269). At this time, command transmission setting at the time of starting the big hit is performed (step S270). For example, a setting for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a jackpot start designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed.

  After executing the process of step S270, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending the time-saving control and the probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the process of step S272, the remaining number of special-purpose games in which the probability variation flag and the time-short flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 are cleared and turned off, or the time-short control and the high opening control are performed are counted. For example, a process for clearing the short-time counter for clearing, a process for clearing the probability variation counter for counting the remaining number of times of the special figure game for which the probability variation control is performed, and the like may be executed.

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

  After executing the process of step S272, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S273), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; NO), it is determined whether or not the time-shortening control or the probability variation control is to be ended (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, when the time count count value which is the stored value of the time count counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value. At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high opening control may be ended by clearing a predetermined time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be ended.

  In the process of step S274, when the probability variation count value that is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated probability count count value matches the predetermined probability change end determination value. At this time, if it coincides with the probability variation end determination value, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the probability variation end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be terminated.

  Thereafter, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S275). The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  After executing the process of step S275, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S275), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 5 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S114 of FIG. 5 as the big hit release pre-processing. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit start flag is set to the on state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 8 in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

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

  When the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; YES), after the big hit start flag is cleared and turned off (step S293), a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 In addition, “1” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of executions of the round game (step S294).

  When the big hit start flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), after executing the process of step S294, the special winning prize opening device 7A is opened to the special winning ball apparatus 7A that is opened in the round game. It is determined to be either the formed upper prize winning opening or the lower major winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B (step S295). FIG. 10A shows an example of determination in the process of step S295. In this embodiment, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “5” and “7” to “15”, it is decided to execute a round game in which the upper prize winning opening is opened. Is done. As a result, when the number of executions of the round game is “1” to “5” or “7” to “15” other than the specific number of times, the round game with the upper prize opening opened is executed, and a special variable prize is awarded. The ball device 7A is in a first state that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the round count value is “6”, it is determined to execute a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened. Accordingly, when the number of executions of the round game becomes “6” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower major prize opening opened is executed, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is advantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  A detection valid switch for effectively detecting the game ball may be set in accordance with the determination of the big winning opening to be opened by the process of step S295. For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “5” and “7” to “15”, a game by the upper prize winning opening switch 23A is performed in accordance with the opening of the upper prize winning opening. Enable sphere detection. On the other hand, when the round count value is “6”, the lower big prize opening 23B is activated in accordance with the lower big prize opening being opened, and the specific area switch 24 detects the game ball. You can enable it.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S295, the big hit type storage data is read from, for example, the big hit type buffer (step S296). Then, a winning opening opening upper limit time is determined (step S297). The big winning opening opening upper limit time is an upper limit time for opening the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state. FIG. 10B shows a determination example in the process of step S297. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, 29.5 is set as a constant big opening opening upper limit time regardless of whether the round count value is “1” to “15”. Second is set. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the round winning value is either “1” to “5”, “7” to “15”, or “6”. Mouth opening time is different. In particular, when the round count value is “6”, the upper limit opening time of the big prize opening is set to a relatively short time, and it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the lower big prize opening. Therefore, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the lower big prize opening, and the probability changing control condition for entering the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is easily satisfied.

  After performing the process of step S297, the opening start control for changing the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state is performed (step S298). At this time, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B is performed in accordance with the large winning opening to be opened determined by the process of step S295. As an example, when the upper prize winning opening is in an open state, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is performed. On the other hand, when the lower large prize opening is to be opened, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is performed.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” (step S299), and then the big hit release pre-processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in step S299, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release process in step S115 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S115 of FIG. 5 as the big hit release processing. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S311). At this time, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S311; NO), among the upper big winning opening switch 23A and the lower big winning opening switch 23B, the big winning opening switch for which the detection of the game ball is effective. It is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from is turned on (step S312). For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “5” and “7” to “15”, the detection of the game ball by the upper prize winning port switch 23A is valid, so the process of step S312 Then, it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the upper prize winning port switch 23A is turned on. On the other hand, when the round count value is “6”, the detection of the game ball by the lower large prize opening switch 23B is valid. Therefore, in the process of step S312, the detection signal transmitted from the lower big prize opening switch 23B is detected. It is determined whether or not it is turned on.

  If the big prize opening switch is ON in step S312 (step S312; YES), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S313). The winning number count value is a value stored in a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and indicates the number of game balls detected by the big winning opening switch while one round game is executed. I just need it. Thereafter, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the big prize opening switch, setting for paying out the game ball to be the prize ball is performed (step S314). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  Thereafter, a setting is made to transmit a grand prize winning prize notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S315). The special winning prize winning notification command indicates that a gaming ball that has passed through the upper big prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by the upper big prize opening switch 23A, or the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B forms This is a command for notifying that a game ball that has passed through the big prize opening is detected by the lower big prize opening switch 23B.

  If the special winning opening switch is off in step S312 (step S312; NO), or after executing the process of step S315, it is determined whether or not the probability change confirmation flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on. Determination is made (step S316). At this time, if the probability variation confirmation flag is off (step S316; NO), it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the specific area switch 24 is in an on state (step S317). When the specific area switch 24 is on (step S317; YES), the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S318).

  Thereafter, a setting for transmitting a probability change confirmation notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S319). The probability change confirmation notification command is a command for notifying that the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is satisfied.

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on at step S316 (step S316; YES), when the specific area switch 24 is off at step S317 (step S317; NO), or after the processing of step S319 is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (step S320). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value is not reached (step S320; NO), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, when the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), or when it is determined that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached in step S320 (step S320; YES), this time It is determined that the round game is to be finished, and the opening end control is performed to return the open prize winning opening to the closed state (step S321). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B may be made according to the opened special winning opening.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S321, the winning number counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0” (step S322). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (step S323), the big hit release process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is “1” to “5”, “7” to “ 15 ”, a round game is executed in which the upper prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is opened, and the number of round games executed is“ 6 ”. Then, a round game is executed in which the lower large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is opened. On the other hand, depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, the upper limit time for the lower big prize opening to be opened in the sixth round in which the number of executions of the round game is “6” Are set to be different. More specifically, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, the upper limit time for the big prize opening is also the same in the sixth round as in the first to fifth rounds and the seventh to fifteenth rounds. Set to 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the upper limit time for the big winning opening in the sixth round is 0.2 shorter than the first round to the fifth round and the seventh round to the fifteenth round. Second is set. In addition, even if a game ball wins a big winning opening and passes a specific area during the big winning opening release upper limit time (0.2 seconds) in the sixth round when the big hit type is “big hit B”, it is invalid, and the probability change state It may not be controlled.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution example of the round game in the big hit game state. FIGS. 12A1 and 12A2 show an execution example of a round game based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “jackpot A”. FIGS. 12B1 and 12B2 show an example of execution of a round game based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “jackpot B”. As shown in FIGS. 12 (A1) and (B1), the number of executions of the round game is “1” to “5”, “7” to “15”. In the 15th round, a round game is executed in which the upper prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is opened. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 12 (A2) and 12 (B2), in the sixth round in which the number of executions of the round game is “6”, the lower large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is opened. A round game is executed. In the sixth round, the upper limit time for opening the lower prize winning opening is determined as shown in FIG. 10B in the process of step S297 shown in FIG. ”Is shorter than when the big hit type is“ big hit A ”. Therefore, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, it is difficult to allow the game ball to enter the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is difficult to be satisfied. In this way, when the number of executions of the round game reaches the specific number of times “6”, the probability variation control condition is easily established according to the change mode of the lower prize winning opening, The interest of the player can be enhanced.

  The jackpot type is determined at a different rate according to the variation special chart as shown in FIG. 7B by the process of step S242 shown in FIG. The special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second start winning opening. The second start winning opening becomes easy for the game ball to pass when the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state or the expanded open state, and the game ball passes when it is in the closed state or the normal open state. It becomes impossible or difficult to pass. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state or an expanded open state when the variable display result in the normal game is “per normal”. When time-shortening control with high opening control is performed in the probability changing state or the time-shortening state, an ordinary variable prize is awarded in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning opening as compared with the normal state where time-shortening control is not performed. The ball device 6B is changed to an open state or an enlarged open state.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening when the time control is not performed. There are many. In this case, the big hit type is determined to be “big hit B” at a predetermined rate, so that the probability variation control condition is hardly established. On the other hand, when the high opening control associated with the time reduction control is performed in the time reduction state or the probability change state, the special game using the second special drawing based on the passing of the game ball through the second start winning opening is special. In many cases, the result of the figure display is a “hit”. In this case, since the jackpot type is determined to be “big hit A” at a predetermined rate higher than that of the special figure game using the first special figure, the probability variation control condition is easily established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the big hit gaming state is suppressed. However, even if the big hit type is “big hit B”, in the round games of the first round to the fifth round and the seventh round to the fifteenth round, the upper limit time for opening the upper prize winning opening is sufficiently long. Is set. As a result, the player is given an opportunity to obtain a lot of prize balls, and the gaming interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced.

  In the normal state, when the special figure display result is a “big hit”, the consecutive-chunk rate is suppressed, so that the number of round games executed in the big hit game state can be reduced, or a big prize opening can be made in each round game By shortening the upper limit time for the open state, a big hit game state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening is provided, and after the big hit game state is finished, the probability variation control is performed, while the time reduction control with the high open control is performed. May not be done. In this case, there is a possibility that the game interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” may be reduced due to frequent occurrence of the big hit gaming state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the big winning opening. According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the top prize winning opening is a round in which the game ball is easy to enter while suppressing the continuous chance rate. Since the game is executed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S116 of FIG. 5 as the big hit release post-process. In the big hit release post-processing shown in FIG. 13A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on (step S331). The next round waiting flag is set to the on state by the process of step S334 described later, corresponding to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round waiting flag is OFF in step S331 (step S331; NO), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (step S332). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S332; NO), a predetermined time set in advance as the next round waiting time is set (step S333). Then, after setting the next round wait flag to the ON state (step S334), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When it is determined in step S332 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S332; YES), a big hit end presentation waiting time is set (step S335). FIG. 13B shows a setting example of the effect waiting time at the end of jackpot by the process of step S335. In this embodiment, it corresponds to whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, and whether or not the game ball has entered the lower big prize opening that was opened in the sixth round The execution time of the effect at the end of the big hit gaming state is set to be different depending on the success or failure of the probability variation control condition.

  As a specific example, in the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “big jackpot A”, the game ball enters the lower big prize opening which was opened in the sixth round, as shown in FIG. When the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state by the process of step S318, the big hit end presentation waiting time is set to 7 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “hit A” and the probability variation confirmation flag is OFF, the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set to a relatively long 10 seconds. Also, when the big hit type is “big hit B” and the probability variation confirmation flag is OFF, the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set to a relatively short 5 seconds.

  After executing the process of step S335, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S336). Further, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S337). Subsequently, command transmission setting at the end of the jackpot is performed (step S338). For example, in the process of step S338, a command transmission table prepared in advance for transmitting a jackpot end designation command indicating the end of the jackpot gaming state may be set. The jackpot end designation command only needs to be able to specify the jackpot end stage effect waiting time on the side of the effect control board 12 by setting EXT data, for example. The jackpot end designation command only needs to be able to specify whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed after the jackpot game state is ended according to the state of the probability change determination flag, for example, by setting EXT data.

  After executing the process of step S338, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” (step S339), and the process after releasing the big hit is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  If the next round wait flag is ON in step S331 (step S331; YES), it is determined whether or not the next round waiting time has elapsed (step S340). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (step 340; NO), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in step S340 (step S340; YES), the next round waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S341). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S342). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4” (step S343), the processing after the big hit release is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit pre-release processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 5 is executed to start a new round game. it can.

  FIG. 14 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. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed (step S361; NO), the execution of the big hit end processing is ended and the apparatus waits.

  When the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; YES), the time reduction control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be in the time reduction state (step S362). . As an example, in the process of step S362, in addition to setting the time reduction flag to the on state, the count initial value corresponding to the upper limit number of times (time reduction number) of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state is set to the time reduction counter. Set to. Note that the upper limit number of times may be varied depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed (whether the probability variation confirmation flag is on or off). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

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

  When the probability variation confirmation flag is off in step S363 (step S363; NO), after executing the processing of step S365, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. (Step S366), the big hit end processing is ended. When the special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 5 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  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 to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays 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 the on state every time a predetermined period 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 the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time the predetermined period elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but interrupts are prohibited when a CPU that does not automatically enter the prohibition state is used. It is desirable to issue an 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 in an effect control command reception buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, such as an effect control buffer setting unit. 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 error notification process is executed (step S75). In the error notification process of step S75, for example, an error notification corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed for an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening using a magnet.

  After the error notification process is executed in step S75, an effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process of step S76, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, Regarding the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the rendering model, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process in step S76, an effect random number update process is executed (step S77), and various random values used for effect control are obtained by a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 such as an effect control counter setting unit. Numerical data indicating the random number for performance to be counted is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 15 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 16, 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). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command, it is determined whether or not the received command is a jackpot start designation command (step S502). ). If the command is a big hit start designation command (step 502; YES), it is updated so as to add 1 to the consecutive-chan count value (step S503), and the process returns to step S501. The continuous channel count value is a value stored in a continuous channel counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and may be any value indicating the continuous channel count. Here, the continuous change means that the variable display result becomes “big hit” when the probability change state or the time saving state is set, and the control is changed to the probability change state or the time reduction state even after the big hit gaming state is finished. That means. In addition, the number of consecutive chunks means that the variable display result is “big hit” when the probability change state or the short time state is reached, and it is continuously controlled to the probability change state or the short time state even after the big hit gaming state ends. Say the number of times.

  If the received command is not a jackpot start designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a big prize opening prize designation command (step S504). If it is a big winning opening prize designation command (step S504; YES), the prize ball number count value is updated to be added by 15 (step S505). The winning ball count value is a value stored in a winning ball counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and may be any value indicating the number of winning balls. Here, the number of winning balls refers to the number of game balls paid out as winning balls during the current big hit.

  After executing the process of step S505, the cumulative prize ball count value is updated to be added by 15 (step S506), and the process returns to step S501. The cumulative prize ball count value is a value stored in a cumulative prize ball counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and may be any value indicating the cumulative prize ball number. Here, the cumulative number of prize balls refers to the number of game balls that have been paid out as prize balls during a big hit in a series.

  If the received command is not a big prize winning designation command in step S504 (step S504; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a big hit end designation command (step S507). If the command is a jackpot end designation command (step S507; YES), the winning ball counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0” (step S508), and the process returns to step S501.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a game ball enters the upper large prize opening, the upper big prize opening switch 23A detects the winning ball, and when a game ball enters the lower large prize opening, the lower big prize is obtained. In response to detection of a winning ball by the mouth switch 23B and 15 game balls being paid out as a winning ball every time the mouth switch 23B is detected, the prize ball number count value is incremented by 15 and the current jackpot gaming state is Corresponding to the end, the count value is initialized to “0”, so that the number of game balls paid out as prize balls during the big hit is counted every time the big hit game state is controlled. Is done.

  If the received command is not a jackpot end designation command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a gaming state designation command (step S509). If it is a gaming state designation command (step S509; YES), it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is ended based on the received gaming state designation command (step S510). When the time-shortening control is finished (step S510; YES), the count value is initialized to “0” by clearing the cumulative prize ball number counter (step S511).

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a game ball enters the upper large winning opening in the continuous course, the winning ball is detected by the upper large winning opening switch 23A, and the gaming ball enters the lower large winning opening. In some cases, a winning ball is detected by the lower large winning opening switch 23B, and 15 game balls are paid out as winning balls for each detection. Corresponding to the end of the chain, the count value is initialized to “0”, so that the number of game balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit in the chain is counted.

  After executing the process of step S511, the count value is reset to “0” by clearing the continuous number of times counter (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

  As described above, in this embodiment, every time the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the count value of the consecutive number of times is incremented by 1 and the count value is “0” corresponding to the end of the time reduction control. By being initialized to, the number of consecutive chunks is counted.

  If the received command is not a gaming state designation command in step S509 (step S507; NO), after making settings according to other received commands (step S513), the process returns to step S501.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S75 of FIG. 15 as the error notification process. In this error notification process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is an error notification period based on, for example, a notification control pattern (step S141).

  If it is not the error notification period in step S141 (step S141; NO), it is determined whether or not a magnetic abnormality notification designation command has been received (step S502). At this time, if no magnetic abnormality notification designation command is received (step S142; NO), the error notification processing is terminated.

  If a magnetic abnormality notification designation command is received in step S142 (step S142; YES), after performing operation control for executing error notification in the highest layer (step S143), the error notification processing is terminated. To do. Further, even when it is the error notification period in step S141 (step S141; YES), after performing the operation control for executing error notification in the highest layer (step S143), the error notification process is performed. finish. For example, in the process of step S143, in order to execute error notification according to a predetermined notification mode in accordance with notification control execution data read from a notification control pattern prepared in advance for executing error notification, various commands are issued. What is necessary is just to produce and transmit with respect to the display control part 123, the audio | voice control board | substrate 13, the lamp | ramp control board | substrate 14, etc. FIG. Thereby, for example, error notification such as displaying an error notification image as shown in FIG. 25A on the uppermost layer is executed.

  The error notification image shown in FIG. 25 (A) is a message “Error occurred! Please call a clerk” in response to detecting an act of illegally guiding a game ball to the winning opening using a magnet. And a pictogram image AR1 indicating a pictogram for notifying that an error has occurred. The pictogram image AR1 only needs to be displayed in a predetermined display mode corresponding to the error notification. The error notification image display time (error notification notification period) may be, for example, 30 seconds. The display time of the error notification image may be varied depending on the type of error.

  In the present embodiment, an error notification image, a probability change confirmation notification effect image for a probability change notification notification effect as a third notification for notifying that a game ball that has won a prize at the lower major winning opening has passed a specific area, and a specific period As a first notification for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit, the prize ball number notification effect image for the award ball number notification effect and the continuous notification as the fourth notification for notifying the consecutive number of times. Other effect images such as a continuous number-of-changes notification image for number-of-changs notification and a big hit middle name song name notification image for big hit number song notification as a fifth notification for notifying a song name being played during the big hit They are placed on different layers. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26A, an error notification image, a probability change confirmation notification effect image, a prize ball number notification effect image, and other effect images are superimposed on each image data. The Z value used for drawing is set, and the RAM 122 that provides the work area of the effect control CPU 120 has an error notification image, a probability change confirmation notification effect image, a winning ball number notification effect image, and others. A Z value setting table for setting the Z value of the image data of the effect image is stored. In this Z value setting table, Z values used when drawing an image are registered in association with items of each image data.

  As shown in FIG. 26B, an image having a small Z value is drawn on the near side, and an image having a large Z value is drawn on the far side. That is, an image with a small Z value is drawn so as to overlap an image with a large Z value, and an image with a small Z value is preferentially displayed. That is, it can be visually recognized that an image having a small Z value is on the near side for the player.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26A, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, and the prize ball The Z value of the number notification effect image is set to “2”, and the Z value of the other effect images such as the continuous change number notification image and the big hit medium song name notification image is set to “3” and registered. That is, when performing the big hit effect processing described later, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially displays the award ball number notification effect image over the continuous hit number notification image or the big hit song name notification image, and the number of winning balls Control is performed such that the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed with priority over the notification effect image, and the error notification image is displayed with priority over the probability change determination notification effect image.

  Note that the Z value is set to “2” not only for the award ball number notification effect image, but also for the cumulative number of award balls that have been paid out as a winning ball during a big hit during consecutive times as a special period. The cumulative prize ball number notification effect image for the cumulative prize ball number notification effect as the second notification is also set to “2” in the Z value. Furthermore, not only an error notification image, a probability change confirmation notification effect image, a prize ball number notification effect image, a cumulative prize ball number notification effect image, a continuous number of times notification image, a jackpot song name notification image, a background image as a background, etc. Z values are also set, and for these background images and the like, a larger Z value is set than the continuous change number notification image and the big hit middle song name notification image.

  Further, the priority of the probability change confirmation notification effect image may be subdivided. For example, when it is the first hit (that is, when the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed for the first hit), when it is a consecutive change (that is, the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed for the second and subsequent changes) The Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image may be different. Further, the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image may be varied depending on the number of consecutive channels. It should be noted that the display mode (design, wording, etc.) of the probability change confirmation notification effect image may be different depending on whether it is the initial hit or the continuous change (and how many continuous changes). The same applies to the following four modified examples.

  Moreover, you may subdivide the priority of a prize ball number notification effect image. For example, the Z value of the prize ball number notification effect image may be different between the case where the number of prize balls is “2000” and the case where the number of prize balls is “2400”. It should be noted that the display mode (color, wording, design, etc.) of the prize ball number notification effect image may be varied depending on whether the number of prize balls is “2000” or “2400”. The same applies to the following four modified examples.

  Moreover, you may subdivide the priority of a cumulative prize ball number notification effect image. For example, the Z value of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image may be different between the case where the cumulative prize ball number is “5000” and the case where the prize ball number is “10000”. Note that the display mode (color, wording, design, etc.) of the accumulated prize ball notification effect image may be different depending on whether the number of prize balls is “5000” or “10000”. The same applies to the following four modified examples.

  Further, the priority of the continuous change count notification image may be subdivided. For example, the Z value of the continuous channel number notification image may be varied depending on the continuous channel number notification image. Note that the display mode (color, wording, design, etc.) of the continuous channel number notification image may be varied depending on the number of continuous channels. The same applies to the following four modified examples.

  Also, the priority of the jackpot song name notification image may be subdivided. For example, the Z value of the jackpot music name notification image may be varied according to the music (the type of the music, the number of times the music is played today, etc.). Note that the display mode (color, wording, design, etc.) of the jackpot music name notification image may be varied according to the music. The same applies to the following four modified examples.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122. Run.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process is performed on the screen of the image display device 5 in response to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform the variable display of decorative symbols and other various effects, the process includes the process of determining the final decorative pattern and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, etc. . When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and variably displays decorative symbols. The process for performing various production control in the inside is included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol determination command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol that becomes the variable symbol display result is completely stopped and displayed. Processing to be included. It should be noted that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the confirmed decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped manner. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 12 is autonomous even if it does not depend on the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state is started based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command and the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes processing for determining whether or not. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the special figure display result corresponds to “losing” If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. This jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state based on the reception of the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set contents on the screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14 Various effect control in the big hit gaming state is executed. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” in response to receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting commands to the voice control board 13, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamps 9 and decoration LEDs by outputting commands to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls at the end of the big hit gaming state are executed. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 19A is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect process executed in step S175 of FIG. In the jackpot effect processing shown in FIG. 19A, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a jackpot end designation command has been received (step S181). At this time, if no jackpot end designation command is received (step S181; NO), the first round to the fourth round in which the number of round games executed in the jackpot gaming state is “1” to “4” is being executed. It is determined whether or not (step S182).

  If it is determined in step S182 that the first to fourth rounds are being executed (step S182; YES), the rendering operation that is the promotion effect during the big hit is controlled (step S183). Thus, in this embodiment, during the execution of the first to fourth rounds in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot promotion effect as the sixth notification serving as a notification effect as to whether or not to control to the probability variation state is performed. Executed.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is no jackpot promotion promotion effect that informs that there is a promotion that the gaming state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decoration pattern is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion that becomes a probable change state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probability variable symbol or the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display is performed. May be notified so that the player can recognize the presence or absence of promotion to be in a certain change state by displaying different effect images.

  When it is determined in step S182 that the first to fourth rounds are not being executed (step S182; NO), after the process of step S183 is executed, the game ball that won the lower major winning opening is identified. Effect operation control for executing a certainty change confirmation notification effect for notifying that the region has been passed is performed (step S184).

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S184 of FIG. 19A as the probability change confirmation notification effect operation control process. In the probability change confirmation notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the probability change confirmation notification effect period based on the effect control pattern, for example (step S161).

  If it is not the probability change confirmation notification effect period in step S161 (step S161; NO), it is determined whether or not a probability change confirmation notification command has been received (step S162). At this time, if the probability change confirmation notification command has not been received (step S162; NO), the probability change confirmation notification effect operation control process ends.

  When the probability change confirmation notification command is received in step S162 (step S162; YES), or in the case of the probability change confirmation notification effect period in step S161 (step S161; YES), error notification is being executed. It is determined whether or not (step S163). At this time, when the error notification is not being executed (step S163; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect in the uppermost layer (step S164), the probability change confirmation notification effect operation is performed. The control process ends. For example, in the process of step S164, in order to execute a certain change confirmation notification effect in a predetermined effect mode according to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute the certain change confirmation notification effect. Various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, for example, a probability change confirmation notification effect such as that shown in FIG. 25B is displayed on the uppermost layer.

  The probability change confirmation notification effect image shown in FIG. 25 (B) includes a character image MM2 that notifies the message “probability change!” In response to the game ball that has won the Shimodai prize opening passing the specific area. It is out. In addition, the display time of the probability change confirmation notification effect image (execution period of the probability change confirmation notification effect) may be, for example, 20 seconds.

  If error notification is being executed in step S163 (step S163; YES), after performing operation control to execute the probability change confirmation notification effect in a layer lower than the layer in which error notification is being executed. (Step S165), the probability change confirmation notification effect operation control process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S165, as in the process of step S164, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to “1” and registered. As a result, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to preferentially execute error notification over the probability change confirmation notification effect, such as displaying the probability change confirmation notification effect image on a layer lower than the layer where the error notification image is displayed. Do.

  In step S184 of FIG. 19A, after executing such a certainty change confirmation notification effect operation control process, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit is executed. Effect operation control is performed (step S185).

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S185 of FIG. 19A as the winning ball number notification effect operation control process. In this award ball number notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is a prize ball number notification effect period based on, for example, an effect control pattern (step S211).

  If it is not the prize ball number notification effect period in step S211 (step S211; NO), the number of prize balls for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached “2000” It is determined whether or not the effect has been executed (step S212). In the process of step S212, for example, a 2000 arrival flag that is set to an on state when notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during a big hit has reached “2000” is provided. The determination may be made based on whether or not the 2000 arrival flag is in the ON state.

  If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in step S212 has reached “2000” has not been executed (step S213; NO), the RAM 122 Is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “2000” or more (step S213). At this time, if the prize ball number count value is not equal to or greater than “2000” (step S213; NO), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process ends.

  If the winning ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of winning balls paid out as a winning ball in step S212 has reached “2000” has been executed (step S212; YES), It is determined whether or not a prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as prize balls has reached “2400” has been executed (step S214). In the process of step S214, for example, there is provided a 2400 reach flag that is set to ON when notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during a big hit has reached "2400" The determination may be made based on whether or not the 2400 arrival flag is in the ON state.

  If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in step S214 has reached “2400” has been executed (step S214; YES), The ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated.

  In step S214, when the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached “2400” has not been executed (step S214; NO), the RAM 122 Is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “2400” or more (step S215). At this time, if the prize ball number count value is not equal to or greater than “2400” (step S215; NO), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated.

  When the winning ball count value is “2000” or more in step S213 (step S213; YES), or when the winning ball count value is “2400” or more in step S215 (step S215; YES), If it is the prize ball number notification effect period in step S211 (step S211; YES), it is determined whether or not the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S216).

  If the probability change confirmation notification effect is not being executed in step S216 (step S216; NO), it is determined whether error notification is being executed (step S217). At this time, if the error notification is not being executed (step S217; NO), after performing operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer (step S218), the number of prize balls is notified. The effect operation control process ends. For example, in the process of step S218, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit has reached "2000", or that it has reached "2400" Various commands are created to execute a prize ball number notification effect according to a predetermined effect mode in accordance with effect control execution data read from an effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute a prize ball number notification effect. Then, it may be transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, for example, a prize ball number notification effect such as displaying a prize ball number notification effect image as shown in FIG. 25C on the uppermost layer is executed.

  The prize ball number notification effect image shown in FIG. 25C notifies the message “2000 GET” in response to the fact that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached “2000”. It includes a character image MM3 and a character image CA1 in which the message “2000 GET” is emitted as a dialogue. The display time of the prize ball number notification effect image (execution period of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect) may be, for example, 10 seconds.

  When the error notification is being executed in step S217 (step S217; YES), operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. After (step S219), the award ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S219, similar to the process of step S218, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the winning ball number notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. Thereby, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially executes the error notification over the prize ball number notification effect such that the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed in a lower layer than the layer where the error notification image is displayed. Take control.

  If the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S216 (step S216; YES), an operation for executing the prize ball number notification effect in a lower layer than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed. After performing the control (step S220), the award ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S220, similar to the processes of steps S218 and S219, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, and the Z value of the winning ball number notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. . As a result, the effect control CPU 120 prioritizes the probability change confirmation notification effect over the prize ball number notification effect in which the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed in a lower layer than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Control to be executed automatically.

  In FIG. 21, when the process of step S220 is performed, the award ball number notification effect operation control process is ended, but the process of step S217 may be executed following the process of step S220. That is, operation control in a plurality of layers may be performed collectively in one execution of the award ball number notification effect operation control process (step S185). The same applies to other similar operation control processing (for example, cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control processing (step S186) in FIG. 22).

  In step S185 of FIG. 19A, after executing such a prize ball number notification effect operation control process, the cumulative number for notifying the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chain. Effect operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed (step S186).

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S186 in FIG. 19A as the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process. In this cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot promotion effect has ended (step S391). In the processing of step S391, for example, a jackpot promotion effect flag that is turned on during execution of the jackpot promotion effect is provided, and determination may be made based on whether or not the jackpot promotion effect flag is on. .

  If the jackpot promotion effect has not ended in step S391 (step S391; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process ends. Thus, in this embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed until the jackpot promotion effect ends. This is an important effect that the player should pay attention to whether or not the promotion effect during the big hit in the first round to the fourth round in this embodiment is a promotion in which the gaming state becomes a probable state. However, until the end of the promotion effect during the big hit, whether the continuous Chang will continue by executing the cumulative prize-ball notification effect that will improve the effect on the premise that the continuous Chang will continue This is so as not to reduce the degree of attention to the promotion effect during the big hit, which also informs whether or not.

  When the big hit promotion effect is completed in step S391 (step S391; YES), it is determined based on, for example, the effect control pattern whether or not it is the cumulative prize ball number notification effect period (step S392). ).

  If it is not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect period in step S392 (step S392; NO), it is confirmed that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chain has reached “5000”. It is determined whether or not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect to be notified has been executed (step S393). In the process of step S393, for example, the 5000 arrival flag that is set to the on state when the cumulative number of award balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit in the continuous game has reached “5000” is set. A determination may be made based on whether or not the 5000 arrival flag is on.

  In step S393, when the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous game has reached “5000” has not been executed (step S393). S393: NO), the cumulative prize ball count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “5000” or more (step S394). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball count value is not equal to or greater than “5000” (step S394; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process ends.

  In step S393, when the cumulative prize-ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the chain has reached “5000” has been executed (step S393). S393; YES), it is determined whether or not the cumulative prize-ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the series has reached “10000” has been executed. (Step S395). In the process of step S395, for example, a 10,000 arrival flag that is set to the on state when the cumulative number of winning balls that have been paid out as a winning ball during a big hit in a continuous game has reached “10000” is set. A determination may be made based on whether or not the 10,000 arrival flag is on.

  In step S395, if the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the chain has reached “10000” has been executed (step S395). S395; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated.

  In step S395, when the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous game has reached “10000” has not been executed (step S395). S395; NO), the cumulative prize ball count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is read, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “10000” or more (step S396). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball count value is not equal to or greater than “10000” (step S396; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated.

  When the cumulative prize ball count value is “5000” or more in step S394 (step S394; YES), or when the cumulative prize ball count value is “10000” or more in step S396 (step S396; YES). In step S392, if it is the cumulative prize ball number notification effect period (step S392; YES), it is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification effect is being executed (step S397).

  If the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S397 (step S397; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. Thus, in this embodiment, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize number notification effect is not executed. This is because the prize ball number notification effect and the cumulative prize ball number notification effect are similar to each other, and when executed simultaneously, the degree of attention to any effect may be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the prize ball number notification effect is preferentially executed over the cumulative prize ball number notification effect.

  If the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed in step S397 (step S397; NO), it is determined whether the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S398). At this time, if the probability change confirmation notification effect is not being executed (step S398; NO), it is determined whether an error notification is being executed (step S399).

  If the error notification is not being executed in step S399 (step S399; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the cumulative prize ball number notification effect in the highest layer (step S400), the cumulative award is performed. The ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S400, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative number of prize balls that have been paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chain has reached “5000” or “10000” In accordance with the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for informing that the player has reached the game, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect in a predetermined effect mode is executed. For this purpose, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, for example, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect as shown in FIG. 25D is displayed on the highest layer.

  The cumulative prize-ball number notification effect image shown in FIG. 25D corresponds to the fact that the cumulative prize-ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous game reaches “5000”. The character image MM4 that reports the message “!” And the character image CA2 that emits the message “5000OVER!” As a dialogue are included. The display time of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image (the execution period of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect) may be, for example, 10 seconds.

  When error notification is being executed in step S399 (step S399; YES), operation control is performed to execute the cumulative prize ball number notification effect in a layer lower than the layer for which error notification is being executed. After that (step S401), the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S401, similar to the process of step S400, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control gives priority to the error notification over the cumulative prize ball notification effect such as displaying the cumulative prize ball notification effect image on a layer lower than the layer where the error notification image is displayed. Perform control to be executed.

  When the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S398 (step S398; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed. After performing the operation control (step S402), the accumulated prize ball number notification effect operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S402, similar to the processes of steps S400 and S401, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, and the Z value of the cumulative prize ball notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. Yes. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 causes the cumulative prize ball notification effect image to be displayed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed. The control to execute the process preferentially.

  In step S186 in FIG. 19A, after such cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control processing is executed, operation control is performed to execute continuous number of times notification for informing the number of consecutive chunks (step). S187).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S187 of FIG. 19A as the continuous channel number notification operation control process. In this continuous number of times notification operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is being executed (step S461). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not being executed (step S461; NO), it is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification effect is being executed (step S462).

  If the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed in step S462 (step S462; NO), it is determined whether the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S463). At this time, if the probability change confirmation notification effect is not being executed (step S463; NO), it is determined whether an error notification is being executed (step S464).

  When the error notification is not being executed in step S464 (step S464; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the continuous channel number notification in the highest layer (step S465), the continuous channel number notification is performed. The operation control process ends. For example, in the process of step S465, the number of consecutive chunks according to a predetermined notification mode is determined according to notification control execution data read from a notification control pattern or the like prepared in advance in order to execute the continuous channel number notification that notifies the continuous channel number notification. In order to execute the notification, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, for example, continuous channel count notification such as that shown in FIG. 25E is displayed on the uppermost layer.

  25E includes a character image MM5 for reporting a message “big hit × N (N is the number of consecutive chunks)” corresponding to the number of consecutive chunks. In addition, the notification (display) time of the continuous channel count may be, for example, 5 seconds.

  If error notification is being executed in step S464 (step S464; YES), after performing operation control for executing continuous channel count notification in a layer lower than the layer in which error notification is being executed. (Step S466), the continuous channel number notification operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S466, as in the process of step S465, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the continuous change count notification image is set to “3” and registered. As a result, the CPU 120 for effect control performs control to preferentially execute error notification over continuous channel number notification, such as displaying a continuous channel number notification image on a layer lower than the layer where the error notification image is displayed. Do.

  When the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S463 (step S463; YES), the operation control for executing the continuous change number notification in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed. (Step S467), the continuous number of times notification operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S467, similar to the processes of steps S465 and S466, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, and the Z value of the continuous change count notification image is set to “3” and registered. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control gives priority to the certain change confirmation notification effect rather than the continuous change number notification, such as displaying the continuous change number notification image on a layer lower than the layer on which the certain change confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Perform control to be executed.

  When the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S462 (step S462; YES), the continuous number of times notification is executed in a lower layer than the layer where the prize ball number notification effect is being executed. After performing the operation control (step S468), the continuous number of times notification operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S468, similar to the processes of steps S465, S466, and S467, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the winning ball number notification effect image is set to “2”, and the Z value of the consecutive number of times notification image is set to “3” and registered. . Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control gives priority to the effect of notifying the number of consecutive balls over the notification of the number of times of consecutive chants, such as displaying the consecutive number of times of informing notification image in a layer lower than the layer where the prize ball number informing effect image is displayed. Control to be executed automatically.

  If the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S461 (step S461; YES), the consecutive number of times notification is executed in a layer lower than the layer where the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is being executed. After performing the operation control for this (step S469), the continuous number of times notification operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S469, similar to the processes of steps S465, S466, S467, and S468, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image is set to “2”, and the Z value of the consecutive number of times notification image is set to “3” and registered. Yes. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 causes the cumulative number-of-balls notification effect to be displayed rather than the continuous number-of-times notification, such as displaying the continuous number-of-times notification image on a lower layer than the layer displaying the cumulative number-of-balls notification effect image. The control to execute the process preferentially is performed.

  After executing the continuous number-of-times notification operation control process in step S187 of FIG. 19A, an operation for executing the big hit mid-song name notification for notifying the name of the music being played during the big hit. Control is performed (step S188), and the big hit effect processing is terminated.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S188 of FIG. 19A as the jackpot music name notification operation control process. In the jackpot song name notification operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is being executed (step S471). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not being executed (step S471; NO), it is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification effect is being executed (step S472).

  If the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed in step S472 (step S472; NO), it is determined whether the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S473). At this time, if the probability change confirmation notification effect is not being executed (step S473; NO), it is determined whether an error notification is being executed (step S474).

  When error notification is not being executed in step S474 (step S474; NO), after performing operation control for executing the big hit middle song name notification in the highest layer (step S475), the big hit middle song The name notification operation control process is terminated. For example, in the process of step S475, predetermined control is performed according to notification control execution data read from a notification control pattern or the like prepared in advance in order to execute the jackpot song name notification for notifying the song name being played during the jackpot. In order to execute the song name notification during the jackpot in the notification mode, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, for example, the big hit mid-song name notification such as displaying the big hit mid-song title notification image as shown in FIG. 25F on the uppermost layer is executed.

  The jackpot / medium song name notification shown in FIG. 25 (F) includes a character image MM6 for reporting a message “MUSIC: xxxxxxxx (where xxxxxxxx is a song name)” corresponding to the song name being played during the jackpot. It is out. In addition, the notification (display) time of the music name (execution time of the music name notification during the big hit) may be, for example, 30 seconds.

  When error notification is being executed in step S474 (step S474; YES), operation control is performed to execute song name notification during jackpot in a layer lower than the layer in which error notification is being executed. After (step S476), the big hit medium music name notification operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S476, similar to the process of step S475, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the jackpot song name notification image is set to “3” and registered. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control preferentially executes the error notification over the jackpot song name notification, such as displaying the jackpot song name notification image on a lower layer than the layer displaying the error notification image. Take control.

  When the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S473 (step S473; YES), an operation for executing the jackpot song name notification in the lower layer than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed. After performing the control (step S477), the big hit mid-music name notification operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S477, similar to the processes of steps S475 and S476, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, and the Z value of the jackpot song name notification image is set to “3” and registered. . Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control prioritizes the probability change confirmation notification effect over the big hit song name notification, such as displaying the jackpot song name notification image in a layer lower than the layer where the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Control to be executed automatically.

  If the winning ball number notification effect is being executed in step S472 (step S472; YES), the big hit hit song name notification is executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the winning ball number notification effect is being executed. After performing the operation control (step S478), the big hit midway song name notification operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S478, similar to the processes of steps S475, S476, and S477, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the winning ball number notification effect image is set to “2”, and the Z value of the jackpot song name notification image is set to “3” and registered. Yes. Thereby, the effect control CPU 120 displays the winning ball number notification effect rather than the big hit song name notification, such as displaying the big hit number song name notification image on a lower layer than the layer displaying the winning ball number notification effect image. The control to execute the process preferentially is performed.

  When the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S471 (step S471; YES), the jackpot song name notification is executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is being executed. After performing the operation control for performing the operation (step S479), the big hit mid-music name notification operation control process is terminated. In the process of step S479, similar to the processes of steps S475, S476, S477, and S478, various commands may be generated and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the cumulative prize-ball number notification effect image is set to “2”, and the Z value of the jackpot song name notification image is set to “3” and registered. ing. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 displays the number of cumulative award balls than that of the jackpot music name notification, such as displaying the jackpot music name notification image on a lower layer than the layer on which the cumulative number of balls notification effect image is displayed. Control to preferentially execute the notification effect is performed.

  If a jackpot end designation command is received in step S181 shown in FIG. 19A (S181; YES), a jackpot end notification effect time is set (step S189). In the process of step S189, for example, one of a plurality of types of jackpot end notification effect time is selected and set corresponding to the jackpot end effect waiting time specified by the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11. do it. More specifically, the same time as the jackpot end presentation waiting time specified by the jackpot end designation command may be set as the jackpot end notification effect time. Thereby, for example, similarly to the big hit end production waiting time shown in FIG. 13B, the big hit end notification production time according to the state of the big hit type and the probability variation confirmation flag is set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S189, a jackpot end notification effect control pattern is set (step S190). In the process of step S190, for example, it corresponds to the control content of whether or not the probability change state specified by the jackpot end designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the jackpot end notification effect time set in the process of step S189, etc. And what is necessary is just to select and use the pattern used as a usage pattern from the multiple types of jackpot end notification production control patterns prepared beforehand.

  FIG. 19B shows a setting example of the jackpot end notification effect control pattern by the process of step S190. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot end notification effect control patterns DPA1, DPA2, DPB1, and DPB2 are prepared in advance. And based on the designation | designated content etc. by the jackpot end designation | designated command transmitted from the main board | substrate 11, any jackpot end notification effect control pattern is selected and set to a usage pattern. Thereby, different big hit end notification effect control patterns can be set depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B” and whether or not the probability variation control according to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition. it can.

  As a specific example, in the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined to be “hit A”, the probability variation control is performed without the game ball entering the lower big winning opening that was opened in the sixth round. If not, the jackpot end notification effect control pattern DPA1 is selected. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit A” and the probability variation control is performed, the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPA2 is selected. When the big hit type is “big hit B” and the probability variation control is not performed, the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPB1 is selected.

  After executing the process of step S190, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” (step S191), and then the big hit effect process is terminated. When the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit end effect process in step S176 shown in FIG. 18 is executed.

  FIG. 27 shows an operation for displaying a notification image in the display area of the image display device 5 when the execution periods of the award ball number notification effect, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the jackpot song name notification overlap. An example is shown. For example, when the number of winning balls paid out as a winning ball during the big hit reaches “2000”, whether or not it is the execution period of the continuous number of times notification, the song name notification during the big hit, and the cumulative winning ball number notification effect. Regardless of whether or not, in the process of step S218 in the award ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 21, as shown in FIG. 27A, the operation control for executing the award ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer. Is done.

  On the other hand, when the cumulative number of prize balls that have been paid out as a winning ball during the big hit in the continuous chain reaches “5000”, the processing after step S397 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 22 is executed. Is done. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in step S397 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), the cumulative prize number notification effect is not executed.

  In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the process of step S468 in the continuous channel number notification operation control process of FIG. 23, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, operation control is performed to execute the continuous number of times notification in a lower layer than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

  Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the process of step S478 in the jackpot music name notification operation control process of FIG. As shown in (), the operation control for performing the jackpot music name notification in the lower layer than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed is performed.

  In this way, when the execution periods of the prize ball number notification effect, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the jackpot song name notification overlap, as shown in FIG. While the prize ball number notification effect is executed in the layer, the consecutive number of times notification and the jackpot music name notification are executed in the lower layer, while the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed.

  FIG. 28 shows an operation example in which a notification image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the execution periods of the probability change confirmation notification effect, the prize ball number notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the jackpot song name notification overlap. Show. For example, when a game ball that has won a prize at the lower university winning a prize passes a specific area, regardless of whether or not it is the execution period of the award ball number notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the jackpot music name notification of FIG. In the process of step S164 in the probability change confirmation notification effect operation control process, as shown in FIG. 28A, operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect in the uppermost layer is performed.

  On the other hand, when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit reaches “2000”, the process after step S216 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 21 is executed. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect is performed, the probability change determination notification effect is executed in the process of step S220 as shown in FIG. Operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed in a layer lower than the layer.

  In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the process of step S468 in the continuous channel number notification operation control process of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, operation control is performed to execute the continuous number of times notification in a lower layer than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

  Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the process of step S478 in the jackpot song name notification operation control process of FIG. As shown in (), the operation control for performing the jackpot music name notification in the lower layer than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed is performed.

  As described above, when the execution periods of the probability change confirmation notification effect, the prize ball number notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the jackpot song name notification overlap, as shown in FIG. The probability change confirmation notification effect is executed, the prize ball number notification effect is executed in a lower layer, and the consecutive number of times notification and the jackpot music name notification are executed in a lower layer.

  FIG. 29 shows an operation example in which a notification image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the execution periods of error notification, prize ball number notification effect, consecutive number of times notification, and jackpot song name notification overlap. Yes. For example, when an act of illegally guiding a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet is detected, whether or not it is an execution period of a prize ball number notification effect, a continuous number of times notification, or a jackpot song name notification. First, in the process of step S143 in FIG. 17, as shown in FIG. 29A, operation control for executing error notification in the uppermost layer is performed.

  On the other hand, when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit reaches “2000”, the process after step S216 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 21 is executed. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the error notification is performed, in the process of step S219, as shown in FIG. Operation control for executing a prize ball number notification effect is performed in the layer.

  In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the process of step S468 in the continuous number of times notification operation control process of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, operation control is performed to execute the continuous number of times notification in a lower layer than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

  Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the process of step S478 in the jackpot music name notification operation control process of FIG. As shown in (), the operation control for performing the jackpot music name notification in the lower layer than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed is performed.

  In this way, when the execution periods of error notification, prize ball number notification effect, consecutive number of times notification, and jackpot song name notification overlap, as shown in FIG. 29 (B), error notification is performed in the highest layer. Is executed, the prize ball number notification effect is executed in the lower layer, and the consecutive number of times notification and the jackpot music name notification are executed in the lower layer.

  FIG. 30 shows an operation example in which a notification image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the execution periods of error notification, probability change confirmation notification effect, consecutive number of times notification, and jackpot song name notification overlap. . For example, when an act of illegally guiding a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet is detected, regardless of whether or not it is the execution period of the probability change confirmation notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the jackpot music name notification In the process of step S143 in FIG. 17, as shown in FIG. 29A, operation control for executing error notification in the uppermost layer is performed.

  On the other hand, when the game ball won in the lower grand prize opening passes through the specific area, the processing after step S163 in the probability change confirmation notification effect operation control processing of FIG. 20 is executed. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the error notification is performed, in the process of step S165, as shown in FIG. Operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect is performed in the layer.

  In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect is performed, in the process of step S467 in the continuous channel number notification operation control process of FIG. As shown in the drawing, operation control is performed to perform continuous channel number notification in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed.

  Furthermore, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect is performed, in the process of step S477 in the jackpot song name notification operation control processing of FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, operation control is performed for executing the jackpot music name notification in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed.

  In this manner, when the execution periods of error notification, probability change confirmation notification effect, continuous number of times notification, and jackpot song name notification overlap, as shown in FIG. 30 (B), error notification is performed in the highest layer. At the same time, a certainty change confirmation notification effect is executed in a lower layer, and a continuous change count notification and a jackpot music name notification are executed in a lower layer.

  Next, four modified examples with different priority levels for various notifications will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the Z value used when drawing the error notification image, the probability change confirmation notification effect image, the winning ball number notification effect image, and the other effect images in the first modification is the probability change determination notification effect. The Z value of the image is set to “0”, the Z value of the award ball number notification effect image is set to “1”, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “2”, and other effect images are displayed. The Z value is set to “3” and registered. That is, the error notification image is preferentially displayed over the other effect images, the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed preferentially over the error notification image, and the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed over the prize ball number notification effect image. Is displayed with priority. Thus, even when the error notification is being executed, the probability change confirmation notification effect and the prize ball number notification effect are visible without being hidden by the error notification. Note that “1” is set for the Z value, not only for the prize ball number notification effect image, but also for the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image, “1” is set for the Z value.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the Z value used when drawing the error notification image, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image, the winning ball number notification effect image, and the other effect images in the second modified example is as follows. The Z value of the effect image is set to “0”, the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “2”, and other effect images are displayed. The Z value is set to “3” and registered. That is, the error notification image is preferentially displayed over the other effect images, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is preferentially displayed over the error notification image, and the winning ball number notification effect image is displayed over the probability change notification notification image. Displayed with priority. Thus, even when the error notification is being executed, the probability change confirmation notification effect and the prize ball number notification effect are visible without being hidden by the error notification. Further, even when the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed, the prize ball number notification effect is visible without being hidden by the probability change confirmation notification effect. Note that the Z value is set to “0” not only for the award ball number notification effect image but also for the cumulative award ball number notification effect image, the value “0” is set.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the Z value used when drawing the error notification image, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image, the winning ball number notification effect image, and the other effect images in the third modified example is the probability change confirmation notification effect. The Z value of the image is set to “0”, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “1”, the Z value of the prize ball number notification effect image is set to “2”, and other effect images are displayed. The Z value is set to “3” and registered. That is, the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed with priority over the other effect images, the error notification image is displayed with priority over the prize ball number notification effect image, and the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed over the error notification image. Is displayed with priority. Thus, even when error notification is being executed, the probability change notification notification effect is visible without being hidden by the error notification. Note that “2” is set for the Z value, “2” is set for the Z value not only for the prize ball number notification effect image but also for the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the Z value used when drawing the error notification image, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image, the winning ball number notification effect image, and the other effect images in the fourth modified example is the number of winning balls notification. The Z value of the effect image is set to “0”, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “1”, the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to “2”, and other effect images The Z value is set to “3” and registered. That is, the probability change confirmation notification effect image is preferentially displayed over the other effect images, the error notification image is preferentially displayed over the probability change determination notification effect image, and the winning ball number notification effect image is displayed over the error notification image. Displayed with priority. As described above, even when the probability change confirmation notification effect or the error notification is executed, the prize ball number notification effect is visible without being hidden by the probability change confirmation notification effect or the error notification. Note that the Z value is set to “0” not only for the award ball number notification effect image but also for the cumulative award ball number notification effect image, the value “0” is set.

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

  As an example, in the above-described embodiment, for example, an error notification corresponding to a magnetic abnormality notification designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed for an act of illegally guiding a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet, for example. Explained as a thing. On the other hand, as abnormalities, in addition to the above-described radio wave abnormalities, vibration abnormalities, radio wave abnormalities, front door opening abnormalities, payout mechanism abnormalities, illegal prize winning abnormalities at the big prize opening, and the lower plate are full. There may be an abnormality and the like may be detected using an abnormality detection sensor group or the like. And about these abnormalities, the priority should just be respectively set with respect to other alerting | reporting similarly to the error alerting | reporting in the said embodiment. In that case, the priority is set for each type of abnormality, and for example, for the incorrect winning error of the big prize opening, the priority degree is higher than the prize ball number notification effect, the cumulative prize number notification effect, the probability change confirmation notification effect. The error is executed so that the lower plate becomes full, and the error is executed so that the priority is lower than the prize ball number notification effect, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect, the probability change confirmation notification effect, etc. In the abnormality notification, an abnormality having a higher priority may be preferentially notified. With such a configuration, when performing abnormality notification, even when other notifications are being executed, notification can be suitably executed according to the type of abnormality.

  That is, the gaming machine 1 is a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, a cumulative prize ball number notification effect, a probability change confirmation notification effect, a continuous change number notification, a jackpot song name notification, an error notification, The notification effect execution means includes a value notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in a specific period (for example, as a winning ball during the big hit) as the notification effect. Announcing the number of prize balls paid out, a prize ball number notice effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit in consecutive Chang, etc., and errors (magnetic) Error, abnormal radio wave, abnormal vibration, radio wave error, front door opening error, payout mechanism error, illegal prize at the big prize opening, full lower tray error, etc.) Realize information Are possible, the value may be one higher priority degree of the error notification than the notification (or may be one high priority level of the value notification than the error notification).

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 is a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, a cumulative prize ball number notification effect, a probability change confirmation notification effect, a continuous change number notification, a jackpot song name notification, an error notification, The control effect execution means includes an effect control CPU 120 that executes a promotion effect during a big hit, and the notification effect execution means specifies a game state notification that performs notification regarding a game state as the notification effect (for example, a game ball that has won a prize at the lower big prize opening is specified) Error change confirmation notification effect etc. to notify that it has passed the area) and errors (magnetic abnormalities, radio wave abnormalities, vibration abnormalities, radio wave abnormalities, front door opening abnormalities, payout mechanism abnormalities, illegal prize winning irregularities abnormalities, etc. Error notification for notifying that the dish has become full) or the like, and the error notification priority may be higher than the gaming state notification ( It may be of a higher priority level of the game state informing than the error notification).

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the prize ball number notification effect was demonstrated as what alert | reports the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit as a specific period. On the other hand, the specific period may be a period other than the big hit such as one round or one minute. With such a configuration, for example, a prize ball number notification effect can be executed at a suitable timing in accordance with a difference in the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball passes through a big winning opening.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the cumulative prize ball notification effect has been described as notifying the cumulative number of prize balls that have been paid out as a prize ball during a big hit during a consecutive period as a special period. On the other hand, the special period may be a period other than during continuous chaining, such as one day or one week. With such a configuration, for example, it is possible to execute the cumulative prize ball number notification effect at a suitable timing in accordance with the difference in the number of prize balls paid out by passing the game ball through the big prize opening, the difference in the continuous rate, etc. it can.

  In the above-described embodiment, the probability change confirmation notification for notifying that the game ball has passed the specific area has been described as the state notification. However, the state notification is not limited to the probability change determination notification. For example, in a mode in which the player is notified that the game ball is allowed to pass through the specific area (for example, right-handed notification), and the big hit is determined when the game ball has passed the predetermined area, the specific area for the player Notification that game ball is allowed to pass through, Notification that game ball has passed the above predetermined area, Notification by probability variation promotion effect, Notification by round number promotion effect, Promotion regarding ST number or short-time number (Increase from initial notification number) Notification regarding the continuous chain within the hold (confirmation notification of the continuous chain within the hold, notification of the expected degree of the continuous chain within the hold), notification regarding the remaining number of ST times or the number of short times.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the priority order is determined by setting the Z value for each notification image. On the other hand, for the priority of each notification, for example, error notification is executed preferentially over the probability change confirmation notification effect, and error notification is executed preferentially over the winning ball number notification effect, while error notification and probability change are performed. When the confirmation notification effect and the prize ball number notification effect are executed simultaneously, the priority order of each notification is determined according to the combination of notifications executed simultaneously, such as the probability change confirmation notification effect is preferentially executed over the error notification. It may be changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to suitably execute notification according to a combination of notifications executed simultaneously.

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the cumulative number of winning balls reaches “5000” or “10000” by winning the final count of the final round, the cumulative winning ball number notification effect is in the ending effect. Will be executed. However, when probability variation control is performed after the end of the ending effect, the cumulative award ball number notification effect is not performed during the fanfare effect when the next big hit occurs without executing the cumulative award ball number notification effect during the ending effect. (I.e., the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be performed after the next big hit and before the big winning opening is opened). In place of the above, at the start of the first round of the next big hit (even if there is no win in the big prize opening), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be performed, or the first round of the next big hit When there is an initial winning, an accumulative number-of-balls notification effect may be performed. With such a configuration, even if the time for the ending effect is short, the cumulative prize-ball number notification effect can be suitably executed.

  Similarly, when the probability variation control is not performed after the ending effect is finished (for example, when only the high opening control is performed), the next big hit is performed without executing the cumulative prize-ball notification effect during the ending effect. The cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be executed during the fanfare effect when the event has occurred, or when the first winning of the first round of the next jackpot or the first winning of the next jackpot In addition, a cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be performed. In addition, when the probability variation control is terminated without generating a big hit next time (for example, when the ST count is terminated), or when the high opening control is terminated, when the probability variation control or the high opening control is terminated, You may make it perform cumulative prize ball number notification effect. When the probability change control is not performed after the end of the ending effect (for example, when neither the probability change control nor the high opening control is performed), the first variable display after the end of the ending effect is performed (the hold is not When there is no ending effect, the accumulated prize ball number notification effect may be executed.

  In the above embodiment, when a so-called over-winning occurs in the final round, a notification effect related to the over-winning may be executed during the ending effect, or the first variable display after the end of the ending effect is displayed. When it is performed (when the ending effect ends when there is no hold), the notification effect related to the overwinning may be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the game ball that has won the lower major prize opening can pass through the specific area by opening the lower major prize opening only in the sixth round. Therefore, the process for determining whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the specific area switch 24 in step S317 in the big hit release process of FIG. 11 is in an on state may be executed only in the sixth round. Good. Alternatively, even if the detection signal transmitted from the specific area switch 24 is in the on state in rounds other than the sixth round, the detection signal may be determined as invalid. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an action such as illegal passage to a specific area from being performed, and a probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  In the above-described embodiment, the total winning ball number notification effect for notifying the total winning ball number acquired in the big hit gaming state and the short time state in the continuous chain may be executed during the big hit. And also in such embodiment, the priority degree with respect to another alerting | reporting should just be set about the total prize ball number alerting | reporting effect. With such a configuration, even when the total prize ball number notification effect and other notifications are executed simultaneously, each notification can be suitably executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot promotion effect is executed or not, the jackpot promotion effect is ended in the process of step S391 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. However, before executing such processing, it is determined whether or not the jackpot promotion effect is executed, and if the jackpot promotion effect is executed, in step S391 On the other hand, in the case where the process of executing the process is not executed, the process after step S392 may be executed without executing the process of step S391. With such a configuration, even when the jackpot promotion effect is not executed, the cumulative prize-ball number notification effect can be executed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is executed when the number of cumulative prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chain reaches “5000” and “10000”. Explained. On the other hand, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect has a larger number of prize balls than “10000” such as “5000”, “10000”, “20000”, “30000”,. It may also be executed when the is acquired. With such a configuration, attention to the cumulative prize ball number notification effect can be continued.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, when the prize ball number alerting | reporting effect is being performed, it demonstrated that the cumulative prize ball number alerting effect is not performed. On the other hand, even when the prize ball number notification effect is executed, the prize ball number notification effect is executed, for example, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is executed in a period before and after the prize ball number notification effect is executed. And the execution periods of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may not overlap. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute both the award ball number notification effect and the cumulative prize ball number notification effect.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the big hit end notification effect is performed in an effect mode different from that when the probability variation control condition is satisfied, and the success or failure of the jackpot type or the probability variation control condition is determined. Accordingly, it has been described that the production time of the big hit end notification effect is different. On the other hand, the setting that varies the effect mode of the jackpot end notification effect according to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the setting that varies the effect time of the jackpot end notification effect depending on the success or failure of the jackpot type or the probability variation control condition Of these, only one of them may be performed and the other setting may not be performed.

  More specifically, as the big hit end notification effect, when the effect operation control for executing the certain aspect of the effect that notifies the end of the big hit gaming state regardless of the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, When the probability variation control condition is satisfied in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the type “big hit A”, the time is different from that when the probability changing control condition is not satisfied in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the big hit type “hit A”. A jackpot end notification effect may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the upper large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the lower large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B are provided, and the game is provided in the opened lower large prize opening. It has been described that the probability variation control condition for establishing the probability variation state where the probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state by the entry of the ball is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation control condition may be established based on the fact that the game ball has entered one big winning opening provided in the game area 2. As an example, a first specific area and a second specific area are provided in a large winning opening formed in a predetermined special variable winning ball apparatus. A game ball that has entered the first specific area is detected by a count switch similar to the upper prize port switch 23A or the lower major prize port switch 23B in the above embodiment. On the other hand, a game ball that has entered the second specific area is detected by a specific winning switch similar to the specific area switch 24 in the above embodiment. In addition, a special opening / closing plate having a lid shape that changes the second specific area between a closed state and an open state is provided inside the special winning opening, and game balls that could not enter the second specific area are moved to the first specific area. Provide a rolling plate to guide. As an example of the rolling plate, a croon that rectifies the game ball by swirling the game ball may be provided. As another example, the rolling plate may be rotated like a seesaw so that the game ball swings on the rolling surface.

  In such a configuration, when the gaming state is the big hit gaming state, the number of round games executed is any one of “1” to “5”, “7” to “15”, and the specific opening / closing plate The game ball cannot enter the second specific area by closing the second specific area. Therefore, all the game balls that have entered the grand prize opening that has been opened in the first round to the fifth round and the seventh round to the fifteenth round are guided to the first specific area, so that the probability variation control condition Does not hold. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is “6”, a game ball can enter the second specific area by opening the second specific area with the specific opening / closing plate. Even at this time, the first specific area is left open, and the game balls that have entered the big winning opening may be guided to either the first area or the second area at a predetermined rate. Alternatively, in the sixth round, the first specific area may be closed, and all game balls that have entered the big prize opening may be guided to the second specific area. When a game ball that has entered the second specific area is detected in this way, the probability variation control condition is satisfied, and the probability variation state may be set after the big hit gaming state is completed.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 2 has a left game area 2A and a right game area 2B, and the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are divided by the end face of the image display device 5, the nail arrangement PL, and the like. Explained. On the other hand, the game area 2 may not be divided, and the game ball launched into the game area 2 may be guided to either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. For example, in the game area 2, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided below the image display device 5, and a special variable winning ball device 7A and a special variable winning ball device 7B are provided below these. It may be provided.

  In the configuration of the gaming area 2 shown in FIG. 1, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 7B is provided in a narrow ball flow path of the right gaming area 2B above the special variable winning ball apparatuses 7A and 7B. Therefore, most of the game balls guided to the right game area 2B enter the second start winning opening that is in the open state or the expanded open state, and the upper large winning opening or the lower large in the open state. It may be difficult or impossible to enter the winning opening. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the special variable winning ball device 7A and the special variable winning ball device 7B are provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the configuration is relatively wide above the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B. A ball falling area can be secured, and only a part of the game balls enter the second start winning opening that is in an open state or an expanded open state. This prevents the movable wing piece or the like of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B from interfering with the entry of the game ball when the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening is in an open state, and the game shown in FIG. The game ball can be guided in a manner preferable for the player rather than the configuration of the region 2.

  As an example of the variable winning device that changes the big winning opening from the closed state to the open state when in the big hit gaming state, a special variable winning device different from the special variable winning ball device 7A and the special variable winning ball device 7B is provided. May be. The accessory variable prize winning device is one of the special electric accessories, and may be simply referred to as “object”. For example, a blade member as a movable member is provided on the upper left and right sides of the accessory variable winning device so as to be slidable. In addition, at the place where the blade member is installed, there is provided an accessory entry port formed so that a game ball can enter the inside of the accessory variable prize-winning device. The blade member is connected to a plunger or the like built in a coil of the blade solenoid via a predetermined link mechanism such as a linkage arm. When the wing solenoid is in the off state, the wing member closes the accessory entrance, thereby closing the game ball into the accessory variable winning device. On the other hand, when the wing solenoid is in the ON state, the wing member opens the accessory entry port, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the inside of the accessory variable prize winning device. In addition, the blade member is not limited to one that is configured to be slidable, and for example, by being configured to be rotatable, a game ball can enter the accessory entry port and inside the accessory variable prize device What is necessary is just to be able to change into a closed state which cannot be entered and a closed state which cannot enter.

  A ball path through which game balls can flow down and roll is provided inside the accessory variable winning device. A game ball that has entered the inside of the accessory variable prize winning device passes through a predetermined ball path, and then passes through one of a plurality of areas such as a specific area or a normal area, and is outside the variable prize winning apparatus. Is discharged. A game ball that has entered the inside of the accessory variable prize-winning device from the entrance of the accessory that has been opened is detected by the accessory winning switch. A game ball that has passed through the specific area is detected by a predetermined V winning switch. A game ball discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device is detected by a discharge ball switch.

  In such a configuration, when the game state is the big hit game state and the number of executions of the round game is “6”, the bonus entry point changes from the closed state to the open state. Out of the game balls that have entered the inside of the bonus game variable winning device from the opened entrance, the probability change control condition is established by detecting the game balls that have passed through a specific area, and the big hit gaming state Control may be performed so that the probability variation state is established after the end of.

  In addition, for example, it is not limited to the thing in which the accessory entry is changed from the closed state to the open state in a specific number of round games such as the sixth round. For example, in a round game other than a specific number of times, while the entrance of an accessory changes from a closed state to an open state, a game ball that has entered the inside of the variable accessory winning device at this time does not pass through a specific area. May be discharged to the outside of the accessory variable winning device.

  The gaming value given by the game ball entering the lower prize winning opening that has been opened in the big hit gaming state is not limited to the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended, Any game value that is advantageous to the player may be used. For example, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the short-time state. Alternatively, when the game state becomes a probable change state after the big hit game state is ended, the player is caused by the second probability change state in which the big hit probability for determining the special figure display result as “big hit” is higher than the first probability change state. An advantageous game value may be given. Alternatively, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of fluctuations during probability change, which is the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed when the game state is in the probability change state. Alternatively, when the advantageous opening control is performed, the opening control mode such as the average variable display time of the usual game, the probability per usual figure, the number of times of opening the second start winning opening and the opening time is partly or entirely. A game value advantageous to the player may be given by becoming the second advantageous aspect that is more advantageous than the advantageous aspect. Alternatively, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of consecutive Changs, which is the upper limit number of times that the gaming state repeatedly becomes probabilistic after the big hit gaming state is finished.

  In the embodiment described above, the specific area switch 24 is provided separately from the upper large prize opening switch 23A and the lower large prize opening switch 23B, and the big hit gaming state is detected by detecting the game ball guided to the place where the specific area switch 24 is installed. In the above description, it is assumed that the probability variation control condition for satisfying the probability variation state is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied based on the detection of the game ball by either the upper prize winning port switch 23A or the lower major prize opening switch 23B. May be. As an example, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied even if a game ball is detected by the upper large prize opening switch 23A, while the probability variation control condition is always satisfied when a game ball is detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the specific number of round games in which the lower big prize opening is opened is described as being the sixth round in the big hit game state. On the other hand, the specific number of round games in which the lower big prize opening is in an open state is not limited to the sixth round in the big hit game state, and any number of executions from the start of the big hit game state to the end. Any round game can be used.

  Probability control conditions can be established in the round game before the last round game is executed, as in the case where the lower prize winning opening is opened in the round game before the last round game. In this case, when the next round game is executed after the end of the round game, the effect mode of the big hit effect is changed according to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, or the success or failure of the jackpot type or the probability variation control condition is determined. Depending on the situation, the production time of the predetermined production may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, each time a round game in the big hit game state is executed, either the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening changes from the closed state to the open state, and the number of winning prizes reaches a predetermined number. It has been described that one round game is ended by returning the open large winning opening to the closed state due to the fact that the upper limit time for the large winning opening has elapsed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a single round game, the big prize opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state in a short time, and the number of repetitions reaches a predetermined number, or the number of winning prizes When a predetermined number is reached, one round game may be completed.

  As an example, when the number of round games to be executed is other than a specific number, a round game in which the top prize winning opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state is executed. It is assumed that one round game is completed when the number of times reaches “15”. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is a specific number of times, a round game is executed in which the lower major prize opening is changed between a closed state and an open state. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit B”, the probability that the probability variation control condition is satisfied can be increased by changing the number of times the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state. It may be different. For example, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, the upper limit number of times that the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state is set to “15” and the lower big prize opening is opened up to 15 times as a specific number of round games. A round game that can be played is executed. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B”, as a specific number of round games, the number of times the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state is set to “1”, and the lower big prize opening is set to the open state only once. The execution of the round game may be terminated. Even with such a setting, the probability that the probability change control condition is satisfied by the game ball entering the lower prize winning opening in a specific number of round games can be made different depending on the big hit type.

  As another example, as the big hit game state when the big hit type is “big hit B”, the lower big prize opening is continuously opened in a specific number of round games, and the lower big in a specific number of round games A winning opening may be provided that repeatedly changes between a closed state and an open state. For example, the big hit types of “big hit B” include “big hit B1” and “big hit B2”. In the process of step S242 shown in FIG. B2 "may be determined at a predetermined rate. Then, when the big hit type is “big hit B1”, the lower big prize opening is opened only once for 0.2 seconds in the round game of the sixth round. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit B2”, in the sixth round game, the lower big prize opening is opened for 0.1 second and then the closed operation is repeatedly executed up to twice. The With these settings, even if the total time for opening the lower major winning opening is the same, the probability that the probability variation control condition will be satisfied by entering the lower major winning opening in a specific number of round games is different. be able to.

  In addition, in a specific number of round games such as the sixth round, for example, a jackpot type that terminates the execution of the round game when the probability variation control condition is established by the game ball entering the lower big prize opening that has been opened. May be provided. Alternatively, in a specific number of round games such as the sixth round, for example, a jackpot type for continuing the execution of the round game until the probability variation control condition is established, for example, when a game ball enters the open lower prize winning opening, etc. It may be provided. Alternatively, for example, as in the sixth round in the above embodiment, a big hit type may be provided in which a specific number of round games in which the lower prize winning opening is opened are not executed. As a specific example, a big hit type of “big hit C” in which the top jackpot is opened in the sixth round in which the number of round games is “6” is provided, and in the process of step S242 shown in FIG. Alternatively, it may be determined as any one of “big hit A” to “big hit C” at a predetermined ratio according to the fluctuation special chart or the like.

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

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but a computer device or the like in advance. It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing in a 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 execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be executed directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the change is started in order to notify the change control pattern indicating the change time and the change pattern such as the type of reach effect and the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream to the effect control microcomputer. Although an example in which one variation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, variation patterns may be notified to the effect control microcomputer using two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect. The second command may transmit a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, send the second command after a predetermined period of time has passed. May be. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, It is a concept that includes those in which the ratio is different in the relationship of A: B = 100%: 0%.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types according to the operation of the operating lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated according to the stop button operation by the player, and the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it is applied to the slot machine where a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible to do.

  For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, and is acquired by a notification effect executing means (for example, one bonus, one set of ART (or AT or RT)) for executing a notification effect. The notification effect executing means includes a CPU for executing an acquired number notification effect for notifying the number of sheets, a cumulative acquisition number notification effect for notifying a series of acquired numbers from the start of the bonus or ART to the end of the bonus or ART, and the like. As the notification effect, it is possible to execute a first notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period and a second notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in the special period. From the second notification May be a slot machine with a high priority of the first notification (for example, when the acquired number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative acquired number notification effect is not executed). Theft, etc.).

  Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, which is acquired by a notification effect executing means (for example, one bonus, one set of ART (or AT or RT)) for executing a notification effect. At least one or more of an obtained number notification effect for notifying the number, a cumulative number notification effect for notifying a series of acquired numbers from the start of the bonus or ART until the end of the bonus or ART, and a notification of the number of continuous times such as ART, an error notification CPU for executing an effect, etc.), and the notification effect executing means, as the notification effect, a value notification (notification of the number of acquired sheets, etc.) for notifying the magnitude of value acquired in a specific period, and an error (magnetic abnormality) , Radio wave abnormality, vibration abnormality, radio wave abnormality, door opening abnormality, dispensing mechanism abnormality, dish full tank abnormality, hopper empty abnormality, hopper Error notification to notify that an abnormality has occurred, a selector (input slot) abnormality, a pressing order contrary to the pressing order navigation, etc.) has occurred. The priority may be high (or the value notification may have a higher priority than the error notification).

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a slot machine as described above, and includes notification effect execution means for executing a notification effect (such as an error notification effect, a CPU that executes a notification regarding a state), and the notification effect execution. As the notification effect, the means performs a state notification for notification regarding the state (for example, a notification that it is CZ, a notification that it has been confirmed as a bonus, a notification that it is being prepared, the number of ART games (or the number of sets)) Announcement that it is a specialization mode, an announcement that the continuation rate of the next set has increased, an announcement that the continuation of the next set has been confirmed, etc., and an error (magnetic abnormality, radio wave abnormality, vibration abnormality, radio wave abnormality) , Door opening error, dispensing mechanism error, dish full error, hopper empty error, hopper full error, selector (input) error, push order For navigation Error notification for notifying that the occurrence of the error notification has occurred, and the error notification priority may be higher than the state notification (or the state over the error notification). The priority of notification may be high.

  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.

  In addition, the random numbers may not be synchronized by changing the update timing of the random numbers or changing the update range of the random numbers.

  In the above embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random value determination table, and the main board 11 stores the random value determination table based on the random value extracted in the main board 11 at the time of a winning prize. With reference to the example, the random number determination process is executed, and the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined in the main board 11 and executes the pre-reading notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the pre-reading notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random value determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random number itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. The random value determination process may be executed with reference to the random value determination table, and the pre-reading notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number determination process may be performed on the effect control board 12. Further, the random number determination process may be performed on both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the effect control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number determination process, and may receive the determination result determined in the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the production control board 12 receives a random number value, determines whether or not to win a jackpot, and if it is a big jackpot, determines the type of jackpot, and based on the random value, the main board 11 You may make it receive the determination result of the fluctuation | variation category determined by (1). That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, a cumulative prize ball number notification effect, a probability change confirmation notification effect, a continuous change number notification, a jackpot song name) An effect control CPU 120 or the like that executes a notification effect, an error notification, a jackpot promotion effect, etc., and the notification effect execution means performs a game state notification (for example, a prize at a lower prize winning opening) for notifying the game state as the notification effect. An error notification to notify that a game ball has passed a specific area, etc., and an error notification to notify that an error has occurred (for example, an act of illegally guiding a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet) Error notification or the like for notifying that the error has been detected) can be executed, and the priority of the error notification is higher than the gaming state notification (for example, the probability change confirmation notification performance of FIG. 20). If the error notification is being executed in the process of step S163 in the operation control process, the operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed in step S165. Etc.).

  Thereby, a some alerting | reporting effect can be performed suitably.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect (for example, a prize ball number notification effect, a cumulative prize ball number notification effect, a probability change confirmation notification effect, a continuous change number notification, a jackpot song name notification, an error notification) The notification effect execution means includes a game status notification (for example, a game ball that has won a prize at the lower major prize opening) as the notification effect. Probability change notification effect that notifies that a specific area has been passed, and error notification that notifies that an error has occurred (for example, an act that illegally guides a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet) Error notification and the like), and the priority of the gaming state notification is higher than the error notification (for example, as shown in FIGS. 31, 32, and 33, It probability variation determined notification effect image than color notification image is preferentially displayed, etc.).

  Thereby, a some alerting | reporting effect can be performed suitably.

  In addition, the notification effect executing means, as the value notification, a first notification effect for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in a specific period (for example, a prize ball for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit) Number notification effect, etc.) and a second notification effect for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired during the special period (for example, the number of prize balls notified for the number of prize balls paid out as a winning ball during a big hit in consecutive Chang) Etc.) and the priority level of the first notification effect is higher than the second notification effect (for example, in the process of step S397 in the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 22) When the number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed).

  Thereby, a some alerting | reporting effect can be performed suitably.

  In addition, a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) is in a first state where the winning is easy (for example, the lower large winning opening is opened), and a second state where the winning is difficult (for example, the lower large winning opening is closed). Variable notification means (for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, etc.), and the notification effect execution means has a specific area in which the game medium that has won the variable winning means has a specific area as the gaming state notification. It is possible to execute a third notification for notifying that it has passed (for example, a probability change confirmation notification effect for notifying that a game ball that has won a prize at the lower prize winning passage has passed a specific area), 3 When the notification priority is high (for example, when the probability change confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S216 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 21, the probability change determination notification effect is executed in step S220. The That it performs operation control for executing the winning balls number notification effect at a lower layer than the layer, etc.).

  Thereby, appropriate notification can be executed.

  In addition, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and the notification effect executing means notifies the number of times controlled to the advantageous state in the special period as the notification effect. 4 notifications (for example, continuous channel number notification for reporting the continuous channel number) can be executed, and the priority of the first notification is higher than the fourth notification (for example, in the continuous channel number notification operation control process in FIG. 23). If the winning ball number notification effect is being executed in step S462, the operation control for executing the continuous number of times notification in a layer lower than the layer in which the winning ball number notification effect is executed in step S468. Etc.).

  Thereby, appropriate notification can be executed.

  In addition, the notification effect executing means is a fifth notification for notifying information related to other effects executed in the specific period as the notification effect (for example, the name of the song with the big hit that notifies the name of the song being played during the big hit) Notification, etc.) can be executed, and the priority of the first notification is higher than the fifth notification (for example, the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S472 in the jackpot song name notification operation control process in FIG. 24). If it is, the operation control for performing the jackpot music name notification in the lower layer than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed in step S478, etc.).

  Thereby, appropriate notification can be executed.

  Further, the notification effect executing means is a sixth notification for notifying whether or not a special value is given in the specific period as the notification effect (for example, a big hit that becomes a notification effect of whether or not to control to a certain variation state) (E.g. promotion effect) can be executed, and the execution of the second notification may be restricted until the sixth notification is executed (for example, in step S391 in the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 22). If the promotion effect during the big hit is not completed, the cumulative prize-ball number notification effect is not executed, etc.).

  Thereby, the notification according to the production situation can be executed.

  Further, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the specific period may be a period controlled to the advantageous state (for example, during a big hit).

  Thereby, the production effect in an advantageous state can be improved.

  In addition, it is possible to control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit gaming state), and after being controlled to the advantageous state, control to a special state advantageous to the player (for example, a probability change state or a short time state). It may be possible, and it may be a period (for example, during continuous chaining) from the control to the advantageous state to the control to the normal state.

  As a result, it is possible to improve the presentation effect in the period from the control to the advantageous state to the control to the normal state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game area 2A Left game area 2B Right game area 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7A Special variable winning ball Device 7B Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second Start opening switch 23A Upper large prize opening switch 23B Lower large prize opening switch 24A Probability changing area switch 24B Second discharge switch 24C First discharge switch 81 Solenoid (for ordinary electric accessory)
82A Solenoid (for upper prize winning door)
82B Solenoid (for Shimodai Prize Entrance Door)
82C Solenoid (Probability range lid)
100 Game control microcomputer 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 for playing games,
A notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect;
The notification effect executing means is capable of executing state notification for notification regarding a state and error notification for notifying that an error has occurred, as the notification effect,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the error notification has a higher priority than the state notification. A gaming machine for playing games,
A notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect;
The notification effect executing means is capable of executing state notification for notification regarding a state and error notification for notifying that an error has occurred, as the notification effect,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the status notification has a higher priority than the error notification.

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