JP2017023822A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To appropriately execute an instruction performance as needed.SOLUTION: Advantageous state control means is capable of controlling a game machine into a plurality of kinds of advantageous states where periods in which a game media can pass a specific area are different. When the advantageous state control means controls the game machine into a first advantageous state where the period in which a game medium can pass the specific area is long, instruction performance execution means limits the instruction performance. When the advantageous state control means controls the game machine into a second advantageous state where the period in which the game medium can pass the specific area is short, on the other hand, the instruction performance execution means does not limit the instruction performance.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 38

Description

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

  Some gaming machines are provided with variable winning means on the right side of the gaming area (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, some gaming machines are notified by display and sound so as to fire a game medium to the right side of the game area when controlled to a specific game state (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP2013-208306A JP 2009-178432 A

  However, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 and the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 may not be able to properly execute the instruction effect that instructs the player to perform the operation of launching the game medium to the variable winning means. There is sex.

  (1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like), and a game medium (for example, gaming ball or the like) that is easy to win. Variable prizes that can be changed between one state (for example, a state that is released for 29 seconds) and a second state (for example, a closed state or a state that is opened for 52 milliseconds) in which a game medium is difficult or impossible to win. Means (for example, lower special variable winning ball device 7B) and advantageous state control means (for example, steps S114 to S114) for controlling the variable winning means to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) for changing to the first state. CPU 103 that executes the process of S117) and an instruction to execute an instruction effect instructing the player to perform a game medium launch operation to the variable winning means in response to the change of the variable winning means to the first state. Production execution Based on the stage (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control that executes the process of step S758) and the gaming medium that has won the variable winning means in the advantageous state has passed a specific area (for example, the probability variation area). The special state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S415, S382, and S383) that controls the special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state, and that the game medium has passed the specific area. And a winning effect execution means capable of executing a winning effect according to the game, and the advantageous state control means can control to a plurality of advantageous states having different periods during which the game medium can pass through the specific area (for example, The CPU 103 controls the “first big hit”, the “second big hit”, and the “third big hit” with different numbers of times of opening the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B for 29 seconds. The instruction effect execution means is controlled by the advantageous state control means to be in a first advantageous state in which a period during which the game medium can pass through the specific area is long (for example, the CPU 103 has a special lower variable). The winning ball device 7B is controlled to be “third big hit”, which is frequently changed to the first state, and is not “second big hit” in step S775), and the instruction effect is limited (for example, in step S757). While the setting for starting the instruction effect is not made and the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the instruction effect), there is a period during which the game medium can pass through the specific area by the advantageous state control means. When controlled to a short second advantageous state (for example, “second big hit” in which the number of times the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is changed to the first state by the CPU 103 is small. The instruction effect is not limited (for example, the setting for starting the instruction effect is performed in step S757, and the effect is performed in step S758). The control CPU 120 executes an instruction effect, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the instruction effect can be appropriately performed according to necessity.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when the game medium passes through the specific area, a notification effect executing means (for example, in step S760) that executes a notification effect that notifies the transition to the special state. And the notification effect executing means is controlled to the first advantageous state by the advantageous state control means (for example, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B by the CPU 103). Is controlled to “third big hit” in which the number of changes to the first state is large and is not “second big hit” in step S775), while the execution of the notification effect is restricted (for example, in step S759) The setting for starting the notification effect is not performed, and the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the notification effect). When controlled to the second advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103 controls the second special variable winning ball apparatus 7B to “second big hit” in which the number of times the lower special variable winning ball device 7B changes to the first state is small, ”Is not limited (for example, the setting for starting the notification effect is made in step S759, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the notification effect in step S760). Or the like).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be appropriately performed according to necessity.

  (3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2), a plurality of variable winning means (for example, the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, etc.) and the variable winning means are awarded. Game by the variable prize detection means when the variable prize detection means is in the second state, such as variable prize detection means (for example, the upper prize winning switch 23A, the lower prize winning switch 23B, etc.) Corresponding to the detection of the medium, abnormality notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S153, S154, S156, S157, S159, and S160) is further provided. The abnormality notifying means plays any of a plurality of variable winning means when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the initial abnormality notification flag is not set). Depending on whether the medium has been detected, the abnormality notification is performed in a different manner (for example, the CPU 103 turns on the upper game effect lamp 9 when a game ball is detected by the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, and notifies the first abnormality) When the completed flag is not set, if a game ball is detected by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, the side game effect lamp 9 may be turned on.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily confirm whether the abnormality notification is appropriately executed.

  (4) In the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the variable winning means includes a first variable winning means (for example, the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B) and a second variable winning means (for example, the upper prize winning device). The advantageous state control means changes the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means to the first state according to a predetermined order (for example, the CPU 103). The upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are controlled to open / close according to the opening / closing pattern of the big prize opening assigned according to the type of jackpot and the number of rounds), and the advantageous state is at least the variable winning means A first specific period (for example, 29 seconds), a third specific gaming state (for example, “second big hit”, “third big hit”, etc.) including a state that changes to the first state, and the variable winning means means the first period Shorter second period (eg, , 52 milliseconds, etc.) and a fourth specific gaming state (“first big hit” and “second big hit”) including a state changing to the first state, and the advantageous state control means is configured to include the fourth specific gaming state. In the case of controlling to the third specific gaming state, the variable winning means of either the first variable winning means or the second variable winning means is set to the second state as compared with the case of controlling to the third specific gaming state. (E.g., the CPU 103 controls the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning) until the other variable winning means is changed to the first state until the disadvantage period (for example, the interval time) is changed. The interval time from opening one of the mouths for 29 seconds and closing it to the other for 29 seconds is set to 100 milliseconds, and either the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening To 52 On the other hand a may be 52 possible like set to 200 ms interval time to to open milliseconds) as the closed after opening Li seconds.

  According to such a configuration, when the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means are alternately changed to the first state until the first period elapses, the game medium can be easily won. The game medium can be made difficult to win when the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means are alternately changed to the first state until the second period elapses.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening release pattern table determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big prize opening opening pattern designation | designated table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big winning opening open | release pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an interval time setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a solenoid output data table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a solenoid control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an electrically-driven accessory release pattern process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probability change area | region control process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning ball / discharge ball detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probability change area | region normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probability change area | region control pattern setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the probability variation | change_quantity solenoid pattern designation | designated table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a probability change solenoid pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a probability change area | region control execution process. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing period of a probability change area | region cover. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing period of a lower large prize opening, and the opening / closing period of a probability variation area | region cover. It is a timing chart which shows the opening / closing period of a lower large prize opening, the opening / closing period of a probability variation area | region cover, and the opening / closing period of an upper large prize opening. 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 production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit effect end setting process. It is a figure showing an example of production operation in a big hit game state. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of the prize alerting | reporting process in a modification.

  In the following description, 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 1 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. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED (Light Emitting Diode) or the like, and in a special game as an example of a variable display game, Special symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, are displayed in a variable manner. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B can change a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. indicate.

  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. For example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off are differently 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". Say.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to each of variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. Thus, for example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is 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. In the special game, it corresponds to the start of one of the fluctuation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A and the fluctuation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, the variation of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display is performed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas on the image display device 5. The finalized decorative pattern that results is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the figure game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative patterns that can be identified is performed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and decorative symbols is to stop and display the identification information such as decorative symbols and end the variable display. 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 starting condition for executing a variable display game such as a game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a big hit gaming state. Occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to being controlled.

  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 start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is used. Execution of the special figure game is 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, the second If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the start condition is not satisfied, the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by 1 and the second special figure is used. Execution of the special figure game is 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 reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area or instead of the start winning memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area, a first hold 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 display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. 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 hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, respectively. ing.

  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. If the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, are separated by, for example, the end face of the image display device 5 or the array PL of nails in the game area 2. Good. When the game ball launched from the hitting ball launcher and driven into the game area 2 is guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, for example, it is guided along the array PL of nails. The guidance to the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, is impossible or difficult.

  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, for example, a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. 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 gaming ball can always enter.

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is provided. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into 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. It is equipped with an accessory and forms a second start winning opening. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not pass through the second starting winning hole. Put it in a state. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball can pass through the second starting winning opening. Leave it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter 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 second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B provided in the right game area 2B. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass.

  The game ball that has entered the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, when a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls and the first reserved memory number is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, the first start The condition is met. When 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 less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit value, The condition is met. 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 are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes an upper large winning opening door which is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and is changed between an open state and a closed state by the upper large winning opening door. To form a top prize opening. As an example, in the upper special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper large prize opening door is in the off state, the upper large prize opening door closes the upper large prize winning opening. On the other hand, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, the upper large winning opening door opens the upper large winning opening when the solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening door is on. A game ball that has entered the upper special prize opening formed in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, the upper special prize opening switch 23A shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening have the same door shape, but the shapes of the two large winning prize openings may be different. For example, either one may be an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a closed state and an open state, such as the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, or a state in which it is stored in the game area 2 It is good also as a winning opening which changes into the state which protruded from.

  The lower 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 the lower large winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state. To form the Shimodai prize opening. As an example, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the off state, the lower large prize opening door closes the lower large prize opening. On the other hand, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door opens the lower great prize opening. A game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the lower special variable prize winning ball device 7B is detected by, for example, the lower major prize opening switch 23B shown in FIG.

  A large number of game balls are paid out as prize balls when the game balls pass through the upper large prize opening formed by the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A and the lower large prize opening formed by the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In other words, the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is in a first state advantageous to the player by opening the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door. On the other hand, the upper 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 lower 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. A state may be provided.

  Inside the upper special variable winning ball device 7A, there is provided a discharge path through which the game balls that have entered the upper large winning ball opening opened by the upper big winning gate door are discharged from the upper special variable winning ball device 7A. Yes. The game ball discharged from the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is detected by the first discharge switch 24C installed in the discharge path.

  Inside the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, the game ball that has entered the lower major winning opening opened by the lower major winning opening door passes through or does not pass through a predetermined probability changing area. A guide path that guides to a discharge path for discharging from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is provided. A game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B first passes through a path provided with a lower large prize opening switch 23B for detecting a winning game ball, and then a guide path to a probability variation area and a probability variation. It is guided to a branch point to a guide route that leads to the discharge route without passing through the area. When the game ball guided to the branch point flows down the guide path to the probability change area, the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A so that the probability change control condition for changing to the probability change state after the big hit game state is satisfied. To establish. That is, based on the fact that the installation area of the probability variation area switch 24A is a probability variation area and the game ball has passed through this probability variation area, a predetermined probability variation control condition can be established. Since the probability variation area is inside the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, only game balls that have won the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can pass through.

  The probability variation region is changed between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass by a probability variation region lid driven by a solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid. As an example, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is in the OFF state, the probability variation area lid moves to a position where the probability variation area is closed, and the probability variation area is closed. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is in the ON state, the probability variation area lid moves to a position where the probability variation area is not blocked, and the probability variation area is opened. The game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the closed state does not pass through the probability variation area and is discharged as it is from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In this case, the game ball is detected by the second discharge switch 24B installed in the common discharge path. On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the open state passes through the probability variation area and is detected by the probability variation area switch 24A installed in the probability variation area. Then, the game ball that has passed through the probability variation area is discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. When the game ball won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B passes through the probability changing region, the probability changing region switch 24A is controlled to the probability changing state based on detection of the game ball passing through the probability changing region. For this reason, the rate at which the game ball wins the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the rate at which the probability variation area cover is at the allowable position and the timing thereof are adjusted to suitably set the proportion to be controlled to the probability variation state. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, at least the vicinity of the probability variation area in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is configured to be visible to the player. Therefore, it is possible for the player to check whether or not the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B has passed through the probability variation area.

  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 big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. 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 upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3. Furthermore, a game effect lamp 9 is provided in the periphery of the game 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. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A in the left game area 2A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. After that, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game using the first special game by the first special symbol display device 4A. Is started.

  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. The second start condition is satisfied. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Is started. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

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

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. 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 an effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is displayed on the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special 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 has elapsed, a fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is displayed. Derived and 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 bonus game state is controlled as a specific gaming state advantageous to 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, and a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived. It only has to be displayed.

  In the big hit game state, the upper large prize opening or the lower big prize opening is in an open state, and the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A or the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period, or the period until a predetermined number of game balls enter the upper or lower prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the upper or lower prize opening is continued. A round game to be opened 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 closed, and winning balls are difficult or impossible to be generated. 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. When a game ball enters the lower major prize opening, the lower major prize opening switch 23B detects the winning ball, and similarly, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit 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. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control condition is that the probability variation region switch 24A detects the passage of the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B from the lower major prize opening to the probability variation region. This probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined number of variable displays are executed. That is, the end of the predetermined number of variable displays is a probability change end condition.

  In the probability changing state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B that is in the second variable state in the normal state is changed into the first variable state in which the game ball can pass through the second starting winning opening and the second variable state in which it cannot. Change. Thus, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state is referred to as electric chew release control. In the present embodiment, the second special figure game started based on the game ball passing through the second start winning opening is started based on passing through the first start winning opening that can pass even in the normal state. This is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure game. Therefore, the probability variation state in which the electric chew release control is executed is a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  Note that when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the electric chew release control may not be performed. For example, if the variable display result is “big hit”, a round in which the upper and lower prize winning openings and the lower big winning opening are open in the big hit gaming state is short and the game ball is difficult or impossible to pass. A game is executed, and after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the game may be controlled to a certain change state. In such a case, the jackpot type is also referred to as “surprise”. And when the electric display release control is not performed and the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` surprise '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, The electric chew release control may not be performed.

  The game balls used as game media in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the score recording information given corresponding to the number thereof have valuable value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. I just need it. 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 another 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. The rate at which a more advantageous jackpot gaming state is selected in the case of a jackpot becomes a first rate higher than the second rate, and the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the jackpot gaming state is the second It may include a game situation that is advantageous to the player, such as having a first round number that is greater than the number of rounds, and having a first probability that the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability. .

  In this embodiment, 10 round games are executed in a specific game state regardless of the type of jackpot. Of these, when the number of executions of the round game is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” as the specific number of times, When executed, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” as the specific number of times, the round game in which the upper prize opening is opened is executed. The upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a first state that is advantageous to the player. In round games executed at the first, third, fifth, seventh and ninth times, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state, and the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is a probability variation area. These round games are also called probabilistic open round games. On the other hand, in the round game, the round game in which the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state is also referred to as a normally open round game. In addition, a big hit game state executed based on one “big hit” with a period of one round game being executed as one round includes a plurality of rounds. Among these, the round in which the lower special variable winning ball device 7B executed in the first, third, fifth, seventh, and ninth times is opened is expressed as a lower opened round. The round in which the upper special variable winning device 7A executed in the second, fourth, sixth, eighth and tenth times is in the open state is expressed as an upper open round. That is, when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the round game with the operating time of the lower big prize opening door and the upper big prize A plurality of round games including a round game with a door operating time are executed.

  In the present embodiment, as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the number of executions of the round game is “1” as the specific number of times. , “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9”, 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 “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to “first big hit gaming state” set to 52 milliseconds. When the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state in which the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is longer than the first jackpot. In the first big hit game state, since the control time for the open state is as short as 52 milliseconds, the rate at which the game ball can actually enter the lower big prize opening and enter the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is low. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, 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, in the third big hit game state, since it is released for about 29 seconds, if the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B where the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is installed, the game ball is lowered and specially changed at a high rate. It is possible to enter the winning ball apparatus 7B. Therefore, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state is likely to be satisfied.

  Further, in this embodiment, as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the number of executions of the round game is “1” as the specific number of times. ”,“ 3 ”,“ 5 ”,“ 7 ”, and“ 9 ”, there are a plurality of types of jackpot types with different upper limit times for opening the top prize winning opening. When the variable display result of “second big hit” is derived, the number of prize balls to be paid out in the big hit gaming state executed based on the big hit is smaller than that of the first or third big hit, but the end The ratio that is controlled to the probability variation state later is higher than “first big hit” as well as “third big hit”. Specifically, in the 8th and 10th top-opening rounds of 2nd big hit, the time for opening the top college winning opening is as short as 52 milliseconds, and it is possible for the game ball to pass to the top college winning mouth to pass. This is because the payout condition for prize balls is not satisfied. On the other hand, in the ninth lower open round, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is about 29 seconds, which is longer than the first big hit. Therefore, the probability variation control condition is established for the second big hit like the third big hit. Easy to do.

  Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined, for example, at a predetermined rate in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game. When a game ball enters the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, not only a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, but also depending on the position of the probability variation region lid, the game ball passes through the probability variation region, and the variable display result becomes “big hit”. The probability is controlled to a probability variation state higher than the non-probability variation state. Therefore, the third big hit game state is more advantageous for the player than the first big hit game state. Further, the third big hit game state is more advantageous to the player than the second big hit game state from the viewpoint that a lot of prize balls are paid out in the upper open round. In the first big hit and the second big hit, the first big hit is advantageous from the viewpoint of paying out the winning ball, and the second big hit is advantageous from the viewpoint of establishment of the probability variation control condition.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with 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. 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 disposed on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly 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. The main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure by controlling the turning on and off of the respective LEDs constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as to do.

  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 sends a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory, a solenoid 82A for an upper prize winning door, a solenoid 82B for a lower prize winning door, and a probability change area lid. Is transmitted to the solenoid 82C. In the present embodiment, whether or not the solenoid circuit 111 transmits a drive signal to each solenoid is determined according to the value of the solenoid output data table stored in the game control flag setting unit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, each bit of the solenoid output data table is used as a flag indicating whether or not a control signal is transmitted to a plurality of solenoids. When the flag is in the set state, the corresponding control signal for driving the solenoid can be transmitted. On the other hand, in the clear state, the drive control signal is not transmitted. For this reason, by updating the solenoid output data table, whether or not to drive and control the normal electric accessory, the upper large prize opening door, the lower large prize opening door, the probability variation area cover, etc., is suitably selected according to the progress of the game. Can be switched.

  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 a 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 of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the power saving notification LED A lamp driver circuit for turning on and off is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch, a big prize port switch, a probability change region switch 24A, and a second discharge switch 24B. Has been. 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 electrical signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a sound control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp. 9 and the LED for decoration, and also the lamp control command used in order to control the lighting operation | movement of notification LED in power saving, etc. are contained.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control microcomputer. Random Access Memory (RAM) 102 that provides a work area, CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program and performs control operations, and updates numerical data that indicates a random number value independent of CPU 103 And a random number circuit 104 that performs an I / O (Input / Output port) 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 in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, hereinafter, what is executed by the game control microcomputer 100 is that the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

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

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, as shown in FIG. 3, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern The numerical data indicating each is controlled so that it can be counted. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

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

  FIG. 4 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, corresponding to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, Corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  It should be noted that the variable display mode of the decorative symbols varies for decorative symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed when the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 constitute a part of the jackpot combination. “Reach” is achieved when the display state continues in the display state or the display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change in synchronism while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. As a specific example, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, when a decorative symbol constituting a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, it is still stopped. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not displayed, the decorative symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols are a combination of jackpots in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. This is a display state that changes in synchronization while constituting all or part of it. In response to the reach state, a character image different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, the display mode of the background image is changed, and the decorative design is changed. It may change. Such a change of the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode is referred to as reach effect display. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern that does not become “reach” is called “non-reach”.

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

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

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

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

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. For example, in the present embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 152 has an area for storing a solenoid output data table in which solenoid control flags are arranged corresponding to each of a plurality of types of solenoids. . In addition, the game control flag setting unit 152 indicates a switch-on buffer that is updated according to the detection result corresponding to each of a plurality of types of switches that detect a game ball, and whether or not the detection result is abnormal. An area for storing an abnormal winning confirmation table used for detection is secured. The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values for each of a plurality of types of timers. The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that it can be updated by software. The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

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

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation to the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection unit 31 is also connected to the effect control board 12.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, data constituting the determination table, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. Has been. 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, the display control unit 121 may be equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a microprocessor for image processing called a GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), a GCL (Graphics Controller LSI), or a DSP (Digital Signal Processor). 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. The output control board 12 includes an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside. 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. .

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

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

  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 CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initialization is completed, the loop process is started after the interrupt is permitted. In the game control main process, a loop process may be entered after executing a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the previous power supply stop.

  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, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the states of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (steps). S11). In step S11, if the upper big prize opening switch in the switch-on buffer is in the on state, the corresponding bit is set to “1”, and if the lower big prize opening switch is in the on state, The corresponding bit is set to “1”. Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing a predetermined main-side error process, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S12). The process executed in step S12 includes a winning notification process. In the winning notification process, when either the lower large winning port switch 23A or the upper large winning port switch 23B is turned on and the entry of a game ball to the lower or upper large winning port is detected, the detection is performed at the current game. It is determined whether or not it is normal in progress, and if it is abnormal detection, abnormal error processing is executed. Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output. (Step S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers 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 are displayed. Various processes are selected in order to perform control of display operation in the device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the big winning opening in the upper special variable winning ball device 7A and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B according to predetermined procedures. Executed.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a probability variation area solenoid control process for controlling the position of the probability variation area lid and the validity / invalidity of the probability variation area (step S16A). In the probability variation area solenoid control processing, the CPU 103 controls the opening / closing of the probability variation area lid based on the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 being set to “1” in the big hit gaming state. Then, the effective / invalid switching control of the probability variation area is executed. For example, opening / closing of the probability variation area lid and switching between valid / invalid of the probability variation area are executed based on the probability variation solenoid pattern table. The probability variation solenoid pattern table may be a table in which the timing for switching the opening / closing state of the probability variation region lid and the timing for switching the validity variation of the probability variation region are stored in association with the elapsed time from the round start in the round game. Alternatively, when the lower large winning opening is linked with the opening and closing of the lower large winning opening, the probability variation area may be opened and the certain variation area may be validated. On the other hand, when the lower prize winning opening is in the closed state, the probability variation region may be closed, and the probability variation region may be invalidated. In the probability variation area solenoid control processing, a usage pattern is selected from a plurality of probability variation solenoid pattern tables stored in the ROM 101 according to the big hit type and the number of rounds of the round game to be executed. Based on the selected usage pattern, the probability variation area detection valid flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated. Further, by updating the probability variation region solenoid buffer set in a predetermined region of the RAM 102 according to the read solenoid output designation data value, the probability variation region lid solenoid 82C is turned on / off according to the solenoid output designation data. To control. That is, the position of the probability variation area lid is controlled. The probability variation region solenoid buffer is an output buffer for outputting a control signal for designating ON / OFF to the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid, and the command control of FIG. 6 is performed according to the value stored in this buffer. In the processing, a control signal is output to the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid.

  After executing the probability changing area solenoid control process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in the output port included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, the effect After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the 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 turned on for a predetermined time. Then, by turning it off, etc., it is possible to transmit an effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101. When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; YES), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined number. It is determined whether or not the upper limit value is reached (step S202). At this time, for example, the CPU 103 specifies the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. I can do it. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1”. (Step S203).

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established by the game ball passing through the first starting winning opening. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the second starting condition is established by the game ball passing through the second start winning opening. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the total reserved memory number may be performed on the effect control board 12. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are obtained from the main board 11 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 6 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the effect control board 12.

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 4, the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time 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. In addition, the variation pattern setting process further includes a process for setting a big hit flag based on a pre-determined result of whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. 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 this special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on. If the jackpot flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is set to “4”. Updated. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., in the big hit game state, the execution of the round game corresponding to the big hit type is started and the upper big prize winning hole or the lower big prize winning hole is set. A process for performing setting for setting the open state is included. In the present embodiment, in this big hit release pre-processing, it is determined whether or not the round game to be started is a probability variable open round in which the lower big prize opening is in an open state. Further, a process of setting the probability variation region solenoid control code to 1 is further included as common control data that supports the start of position control of the probability variation region lid and the start of valid / invalid control of the probability variation region.
Further, a process for updating the solenoid output data table is further included in accordance with the special winning opening to be opened. 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. In the big hit release process, the lower big prize opening detection process is further executed in the probability variation open round. Note that the lower special winning opening detection processing is performed based on the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. A process for counting game balls in the device 7B, a process for determining whether or not the passage of the game ball to the probability variation area is detected, and a probability variation confirmation flag when the passage of the probability variation area is detected when the probability variation area is valid. Includes set processing. 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”. In this embodiment, when the round game is finished, in the case where either the upper university winning opening or the lower university winning opening is closed, The process of closing the winning opening is executed together. For this reason, it is not necessary to perform processing for determining whether an upper prize winning opening or a lower major winning prize is to be closed. In addition, even when the number of large winning mouths to be used is reduced or increased, it is only necessary to delete or add a process for making the closed state, so that the design change is easy.

  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. In the present embodiment, in the post-hit opening post-processing, the above-described lower big prize opening detection processing is further executed in the probability variation open round. Further, the processing after the big round is released further includes processing for allowing execution of the control after the round being executed based on the number of game balls in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B counted by the big winning opening detection processing. included. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the round game execution count reaches the upper limit count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing one of the processes 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 indicates the special figure display result as “big hit” depending on whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed. As long as it is assigned to the determination result of either “losing” or “losing”. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 10A shows an example of determination in the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state. Therefore, in the probability variation state in which probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” and in the big hit gaming state than in the normal state in which probability variation control is not performed. That is, the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in which the probability variation control is not performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; YES), for example, a big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S240). S241), the jackpot type is determined as 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 number 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. 10B shows an example of determination in the process of step S242. In this determination example, depending on whether the special symbol that is variably displayed in the special symbol game in which the start condition is satisfied is the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the determination ratio of the jackpot type is varied. ing. 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. 10B, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is any one of “first big hit”, “second big hit”, and “third big hit”. It is determined. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is determined only to “third big hit”. That is, the big hit types are determined as “first big hit” and “second big hit” only when the variation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined to be “third big hit” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure.

  In this embodiment, a round game of 10 rounds is executed regardless of the type of big hit, and the lower big prize opening is made open in a predetermined probability change open round in the big hit game state. In the normal open round, the upper prize winning opening is set to the open state. Here, when the jackpot type is “2nd jackpot” and “3rd jackpot”, the lower jackpot is lower than the case where the jackpot type is “1st jackpot” in the predetermined probability change round in the jackpot game state. The upper limit time for the release state becomes longer, and the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is easily satisfied. By determining the jackpot type according to the determination ratio as shown in FIG. 10 (B), when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher in the ratio than in the first special chart. A probability variation control condition for establishing a probability variation state after completion is established. That is, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the second special figure game, the probability variation control condition is more easily established than when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the first special figure game.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is as short as 52 milliseconds, so the percentage of game balls entering the lower big prize opening is very high. Low. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is very low. On the other hand, in the case of “second big hit” and “third” big hit, since the upper limit time is 29 seconds, the probability that the game ball enters the lower big prize opening is high. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is high. In the present embodiment, when the jackpot type is “big hit” in the probability variation state, the “second jackpot” or “third jackpot” is determined, so that the special game controlled from the normal gaming state to the probability variation state While the ratio of the state is lowered, it is possible to make a setting such that “big hit” continues at a high ratio once it is controlled to the probability variation state. As for “second big hit”, the probability that the probability variation control condition is satisfied is higher than “first big hit” in the same way as “third big hit”, but it is lower in the first, third, fifth and seventh round games. The upper limit time for the grand prize opening to be opened is short, and the upper limit time for the upper prize winning opening to be opened in the eighth and tenth round games is short. The number of

  Specifically, in the special figure game using the first special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the first big hit is given at a predetermined rate, and the “big hit” is based on the “big hit”. In the big hit gaming state controlled in this way, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, the state shifts to a normal gaming state that is not controlled in the probability varying state. On the other hand, in the special figure game using the first special figure, when it becomes “second big hit” or “third big hit”, the probability variation control condition at a high rate in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”. Is established, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, it is controlled to a special gaming state that is controlled to a probability variation state. In the special game state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to the open state, and a special game using the second special game can be started. In the special figure game using the second special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it is always “third big hit”, so the probability change state is again controlled with high probability after the big hit. For this reason, the “big hit” and the probability variation state continue continuously until the probability variation end condition is satisfied when all of the predetermined number of special game are “lost” in the probability variation state. According to such a configuration, in the first special figure game that is played in the normal gaming state, the ratio of the big hit type that results in the variable display result of “second big hit” or “third big hit” is lowered, while once the “second big hit” ”Or“ third big hit ”after the variable display result is derived, the ratio of the probability variation state and the“ big hit ”continuously increases, so that it is possible to provide a sharp and exciting gaming experience.

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

  When it is determined in step S240 that it is not “big hit” (step S240; NO), after executing the process of step S243, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S244). As an example, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 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 set as a confirmed special symbol. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the symbol “5” or “9” is used, and when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the symbol “3” is used. In the case of “3 big hits”, the special symbol indicating the symbol “7” is set as the confirmed symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 7 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), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, whether or not an effect control command for designating 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 whether or not. 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. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the game control flag setting unit 152, is on (step). S261). The special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state in response to the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special symbol fixed display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; NO), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S262), and the command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is set. This 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 display time (step S264). After the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, since the special symbol process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

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

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; YES), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then 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), and for example, the big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S271). ). Subsequently, a setting for ending probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the process of step S272, a process for clearing the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to turn off, or a probability change for counting the remaining number of special figure games for which the probability change control is performed A process for clearing the number counter may be executed.

  The probability variation counter is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154, and corresponds to the upper limit number of special figure games in which the probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial count 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 interruption occurs, the big hit release preprocessing in step S114 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  If the big hit flag is OFF in step S268 (step S268; NO), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S274). After executing the process of step S274, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended (step S275). As an example, in the process of step S275, 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, and the updated probability variation count is updated. It is determined whether or not the count value matches a predetermined probability variation 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 the probability variation end determination value does not match, the state of the probability variation flag is maintained, and the process of step S275 may be terminated.

  After performing the process of step S275, after setting for transmitting the game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S276), the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” and the next timer interrupt process occurs, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S114 of FIG. 7 as the big hit release pre-processing. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit flag is set to the on state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 11 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, when the big hit start production waiting time has not elapsed (step S292; NO), the big hit release 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 interrupt occurs, and waits until the big hit start production waiting time elapses.

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

  When the big hit start flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), after executing the processing of step S294, for example, from the big hit type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, step S245 of FIG. The big hit type buffer value indicating the big hit type determined in step 1 is read out, for example, from the round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a game control counter setting unit, the round count value indicating the number of round games to be started from now Is read out (step S295).

  Then, the CPU 103 forms a big winning opening in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A to be opened in the round game to be started based on the big hit type buffer value and the round count value read in step S295. Either the big prize opening or the lower special prize opening formed in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is determined (step S296). As shown in FIG. 14, when the round count value is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened is executed. Decided to do. On the other hand, when the round count value is any one of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “10”, it is determined to execute the round game with the upper prize winning opening opened. The Therefore, when the number of executions of the round game is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower major winning opening opened is executed. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state advantageous to the player.

  CPU103 may set the detection effective switch for detecting a game ball effectively according to determining the big prize opening opened by the process of step S296. For example, when the round count value is any one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, the lower major winning opening is set in accordance with the opening of the lower major winning opening. The detection of the game ball by the switch 23B is enabled. On the other hand, when the round count value is any one of “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “10”, the upper prize winning opening is set in accordance with the opening of the upper prize winning opening. The detection of the game ball by the switch 23A is enabled.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the open big prize opening determined in step S296 is the lower big prize opening (step S297). If it is the lower big prize opening (step S297; YES), It is determined whether or not the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code set in the predetermined region of the RAM 102 is “0” (step S298). If the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is “0” (step S298). (S298; YES), the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is set to “1” which is a value corresponding to the probability variation area control pattern setting process of FIG. 23 (S299). The probability variation area solenoid control code is a control flag for designating the position control of the probability variation area lid using the probability variation area solenoid in the probability variation area solenoid control area, and is “0” when the position control of the probability variation area lid is not performed. Is set to “1” when the position control of the probability variation area lid is started. If it is determined in step S298 that the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is not “0” (step S298: NO), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated. Therefore, according to such processing, even if it is decided to open the lower major prize opening, if the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is not “0”, that is, the previous lower major prize opening is opened. When the probability variation area lid corresponding to the round is being controlled, it is possible to prevent the round to open the lower large prize opening from being started.

  If it is determined in step S297 that the determined winning prize opening to be opened is not the lower winning prize opening (step S297; NO), or if the process of step S299 is terminated, a big winning opening opening pattern table determination process is executed. (Step S300). According to such a process, when it is determined to open the top prize winning opening, since the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is not referred to, regardless of whether or not the probability variation area lid is controlled, You can start a round to open the top prize opening.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the big winning opening opening pattern table determination process in step S300 of FIG. In the big winning opening opening pattern table determination process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 identifies the jackpot type (step S351) and identifies the round count value (step S352).

  Subsequently, the CPU 103 designates solenoid output data according to the jackpot type identified in the process of step S351 and the round count value identified in the process of step S352. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, since the big winning opening to be opened is determined according to the big hit type and the round count value, the CPU 103 outputs the solenoid output data corresponding to the opened big winning opening solenoid. specify. Solenoid output data D3 indicates an upper prize winning solenoid. Solenoid output data D1 indicates a lower large prize opening solenoid. The solenoid output data D2 indicates the second start port solenoid. When the value is “1”, it indicates release. When it is “0”, it indicates closing. In the process of step S353, for example, when the big hit identified in the process of step S351 is “first big hit (non-probability variation)” and the round count value specified in the process of step S352 is “1”, Since the lower major winning opening is opened, the solenoid output data D1 is designated.

  After the process of step S353 is executed, the big winning opening opening pattern designation table is set (step S354), the big winning opening opening pattern table is determined (step S355), and the big winning opening pattern pattern determining process is terminated. .

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an example of the special winning opening opening pattern designation table set in the process of step S354. In the big winning opening opening pattern designation table 140 shown in FIG. 14, either of the big winning opening opening pattern tables 1 or 2 is assigned according to the big hit type and the number of rounds. The special winning opening opening pattern table is a table in which the opening / closing pattern of the special winning opening is defined. In the big winning opening opening pattern designation table 140, for example, when the big hit type identified in the process of step S351 is “first big hit (non-probable change)”, the number of rounds is “1”, “3”, “5” ”,“ 7 ”,“ 9 ”, the lower prize winning opening is controlled according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the big winning opening opening pattern table 1, and the number of rounds is“ 2 ”,“ 4 ”,“ 6 ”, Between “8” and “10”, opening / closing control of the upper prize winning opening is performed according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the special winning opening opening pattern table 2. When the big hit type identified in the process of step S351 is “second big hit (probability variation 1)”, the number of rounds between “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” The lower prize winning opening is controlled to open / close according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the big prize opening pattern table 1, and the number of rounds “2”, “4”, and “6” are shown in the big prize opening pattern table 2. The upper prize winning opening is controlled to open / close according to the opening / closing pattern. While the number of rounds is “9”, the lower prize winning opening is controlled to open / close according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the big winning opening opening pattern table 2, and the number of rounds is “7”. , "9" indicates that the opening / closing control of the top prize winning opening is performed according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the winning prize opening pattern table 1.

  FIGS. 15A and 15B are diagrams showing a configuration example of the special winning opening opening pattern table determined in the process of step S355 of FIG. As shown in the figure, the time for controlling opening / closing of the special winning opening is set in the special winning opening opening pattern table. The end code indicates the closing control and the end of the round game. In the process of step S355 of FIG. 13, the opening time data indicated by 1 of the determined winning opening opening pattern table is set as a timer value in the work table before opening the winning opening.

  Returning to FIG. 12, after performing the process of step S300, a solenoid control process is performed (step S301).

  After executing the process of step S301, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release process (step S302).

  After executing the processing of step S302, the CPU 103 determines the interval time from the closing of the upper prize winning opening to the opening of the lower winning prize opening, or the upper winning prize after closing the lower winning prize opening. An interval time setting process for setting an interval time until the mouth is opened is executed (step S303).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the interval time setting process in step S303 of FIG. In the interval time setting process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first reads a timer value indicating the opening time data T1 set in step S355 of FIG. 12 from the work table before opening the special winning opening (step S121).

  After executing the process of step S121, the CPU 103 reads, for example, a jackpot type buffer value indicating the jackpot type determined in step S245 of FIG. 9 from a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S122). .

  After executing the processing of step S122, the CPU 103 determines, for example, the number of round games to be started next to the round game to be started from the round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a game control counter setting unit. Is read (step S123).

  After executing the processing of step S123, the CPU 103 sets a special winning opening opening pattern designation table 140 as shown in FIG. 14 (step S124).

  After executing the process of step S124, the CPU 103 refers to the big prize opening opening pattern designation table 140 as shown in FIG. 14, and the big hit type buffer value read in step S122 and the round read in step S123. Based on the count value, among the plurality of big winning opening pattern tables as shown in FIG. 15, the big winning opening opening pattern table to be referred to is determined. Then, the CPU 103 reads the opening time data T2 indicated by 1 of the determined big prize opening opening pattern table (step S125).

  When the opening time data T1 read in step S121 is 52 milliseconds (step S126; YES) and the opening time data T2 read in step S125 is 52 milliseconds (step S127; YES), the CPU 103 In order to measure the elapsed time from the end of the round, a value corresponding to the interval time “200 milliseconds” is set in the interval timer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (step S130), and the interval time setting process is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, when the release time data T1 read in step S121 is 29 seconds (step S126; NO) and the release time data T2 read in step S125 is 29 seconds (step S128; NO) The CPU 103 sets a value corresponding to the interval time “100 milliseconds” in the interval timer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 in order to measure the elapsed time from the end of the round (step S131). End the time setting process.

  On the other hand, when the release time data T1 read in step S121 is 52 milliseconds (step S126; YES), and the release time data T2 read in step S125 is 29 seconds (step S128; NO), if the starting round is a round that opens the lower major winning opening (step S129; YES), the CPU 103 sets an interval set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in order to measure the elapsed time from the end of the round. A value corresponding to the interval time “200 milliseconds” is set in the timer (step S130), and the interval time setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the release time data T1 read in step S121 is 52 milliseconds (step S126; YES), and the release time data T2 read in step S125 is 29 seconds (step S128; NO), if the starting round is not a round that opens the lower prize winning opening (step S129; NO), the CPU 103 sets an interval set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in order to measure the elapsed time from the end of the round. A value corresponding to the interval time “100 milliseconds” is set in the timer (step S131), and the interval time setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the release time data T1 read in step S121 is 29 seconds (step S126; NO), and the release time data T2 read in step S125 is 52 milliseconds (step S128; YES), if the starting round is a round that opens the lower major winning opening (step S129; YES), the CPU 103 sets an interval set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in order to measure the elapsed time from the end of the round. A value corresponding to the interval time “200 milliseconds” is set in the timer (step S130), and the interval time setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the release time data T1 read in step S121 is 29 seconds (step S126; NO), and the release time data T2 read in step S125 is 52 milliseconds (step S128; YES) If the starting round is not a round that opens the lower prize winning opening (step S129; NO), the CPU 103 sets an interval set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in order to measure the elapsed time from the end of the round. A value corresponding to the interval time “100 milliseconds” is set in the timer (step S131), and the interval time setting process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 12, after executing the process of step S334, the CPU 103 ends the big hit release pre-processing.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 7 as the big hit release process. In the big hit release process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined maximum winning determination value (step S341). If the maximum winning determination value has not been reached in step S341 (step S341; NO), it is determined whether or not an end code is set in the work table before opening the big winning opening (step S342). When it is determined that the end code is not set (step S342; NO), the electric accessory release pattern process is executed (step S343). The electric accessory opening pattern process is a process for controlling opening / closing of the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening according to the opening / closing pattern indicated by the big winning opening opening pattern table determined in the process of step S355 of FIG.

  After executing the process of step S343 in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the count switch is on by checking the detection signal transmitted from the count switch (step S344). For example, in the process of step S344, the detection signal transmitted from the count switch of the large winning opening for which opening / closing control is performed is checked among the upper winning opening and the lower winning opening. If the count switch is off (step S344; NO), the big hit release process is terminated. On the other hand, when the count switch is on (step S344; YES), the winning number count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S345), and then the big hit release process is terminated.

  When the winning number count value reaches the maximum winning determination value in step S341 (step S341; YES), for example, driving of the solenoid corresponding to the big winning opening for which the opening / closing control is performed is stopped to win the big winning Settings are made to close the mouth (step S346). For example, in the case where the grand prize winning hole for which opening / closing control is performed is the upper prize winning hole, the driving of the upper large prize winning door solenoid 82A is stopped and the upper prize winning hole is set to be closed.

  In order to transmit a round end command to the effect control board 12 after executing the process of step S346 or when determining that the end code is set in the process of step S342 (step S342; YES). Is set (step S347).

  Next, based on the round count value, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the ending round is a round that opens the lower prize winning opening (step S348). If it is determined that the round is to open the lower major winning opening (step S348; YES), the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is set to “3” which is a value corresponding to the probability variation area control execution processing. (Step S349).

  After the process of step S350 is executed, or when it is determined in the process of step S348 that the round is not to open the lower big prize opening (step S348; NO), the value of the special figure process flag is set to the post-hit opening post-process. After updating to the corresponding value “6” (step S352), the big hit release process is terminated.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the big hit release post-processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first updates the interval timer value so that 1 is subtracted (step S361). At this time, it is determined whether or not the updated interval timer value is “0” (step S362). If the interval timer value is other than “0” (step S362; NO), the big hit release post-processing is terminated.

  When the interval timer value is “0” in step S362 (step S362; YES), it is determined whether or not the round count value is “10” (step S363). If the round count value is other than “10” (step S363; NO), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S364). The processing after the jackpot release is completed. Thus, until the round count value is determined to be “10” by the process of step S363, the process of steps S115 to S116 of FIG. It is possible to execute multiple rounds.

  When it is determined in step S363 that the round count value is “10” (step S363; YES), a big hit end presentation waiting time is set (step S365). At this time, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off. Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a jackpot end command to the effect control board 12 (step S366). After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S367), and then the big hit release post-processing is ended. Note that the CPU 103 may count the number of continuations in the short-time state so that it can be specified by EXT data or the like of the jackpot end command, and notify the effect control board 12 of the number of continuations in the short-time state.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 7 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S381). As an example, in the process of step S365 in the big jackpot release post-process shown in FIG. 18, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S381, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. Accordingly, it may be determined whether or not the waiting time at the end of jackpot has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S381 (step S381; NO), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end time waiting time has elapsed in step S381 (step S381; YES), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the passage flag is on (step S382). Here, the passing flag is a flag that is set to an on state when the probability changing area switch 24A detects the passing of the game ball to the probability changing area.

  When the passage flag is on in step S382 (step S382; YES), the probability variation control is started and settings are made to change the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the probability variation state (step S383). As an example, in the process of step S383, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, the count initial value corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is set in the probability variation counter. . Thereafter, the passage flag is reset and turned off (step S384). In the process of step S383, setting for starting the time-shortening control in which the average variable display time is shorter than the normal state may be executed.

  After executing the process of step S384, or when the passage flag is not ON in the process of step S382 (step S382; NO), a setting for starting the high base control is performed (step S385). As an example, in the process of step S385, the time reduction flag and the advantage state flag are set to the on state, and a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the time reduction state is set. It may be set in the special figure fluctuation frequency counter.

  After executing the process of step S385, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S386), and then the big hit end process is terminated.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a solenoid output data table. The solenoid output data table is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 and stores an 8-bit value. As shown in the figure, the value of the second bit of the 8-bit data is the solenoid output data D1, which corresponds to the lower major prize opening solenoid. The value of the third bit is solenoid output data D2 and corresponds to the second start port solenoid. The value of the fourth bit is solenoid output data D3, which corresponds to the upper prize winning solenoid. As described above, in the solenoid output data table, the solenoid output data D2 corresponding to the second start port solenoid is set between the solenoid output data D1 and D3. It is possible to reduce the possibility of controlling a large winning prize opening to an open state. The opening / closing control of each solenoid is performed by updating each bit value of this solenoid output data table to “0” or “1”. The 8-bit data indicated by the solenoid output data table is called a solenoid output bit. The solenoid output bit is set to “00000000” as an initial value.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the solenoid control process executed in the process of step S301 of FIG. In the solenoid control process of FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first specifies a solenoid to be driven (step S191). Specifically, when the solenoid control process is executed in step S301 in FIG. 12, the solenoid output data table includes the process in step S353 in FIG. 13 according to the big hit type and the round count value. Since the upper prize winning solenoid or the lower prize winning solenoid is designated, the designated solenoid is specified as the solenoid to be driven. Specifically, the solenoid output data is “00001000” when the upper prize winning solenoid is designated, and the solenoid output data is “00000010” when the lower prize winning solenoid is designated. Thus, the solenoid to be driven is specified.

  After the solenoid to be driven is specified in step S191, the specified solenoid to be driven is driven (step S192), and the solenoid control process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the electric accessory release pattern process executed in the process of step S343 of FIG. In the electric accessory release pattern process of FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first subtracts “1” from the timer value set in the process of step S355 in the big prize opening opening pattern table determination process of FIG. 13 (step S931).

  After executing the process of step S931, it is determined whether or not the timer value subtracted in the process of step S931 is “0” (step S932). If the timer value is not “0” (step S932; NO), the electric accessory release pattern process is terminated. On the other hand, when the timer value is “0” (step S941; YES), the target winning prize opening opening pattern table is referred to and the time data currently set in the work table before opening the winning prize opening is referred to. Next, the time data to be set is read out and set in the work table before opening the big prize opening (step S933). For example, the target big opening opening pattern table is the big winning opening opening pattern table 1 shown in FIG. 15A, and the top winning data of the big winning opening opening pattern table 1 is “big winning opening”. If “open time 1” is set in the work table before opening the big prize opening, if it is determined that the timer value is “0” in step S932 in FIG. The “end code” set next to the time data is read and set in the work table before opening the big prize opening to update the time data. Note that the time data to be read may be specified by sequentially shifting the pointer from the top every time data is set in the work table before opening the big prize opening.

  After the process of step S933 is executed, the solenoid output data is switched to open / close the solenoid to be driven (step S934). Specifically, in the solenoid output data “00000000”, the value of the bit corresponding to the solenoid to be driven is switched to “1”. For example, when the solenoid to be driven is an upper prize winning solenoid, the solenoid output data D3 is switched to “1”, that is, “00001000”. Note that the solenoid to be driven is specified in the process of step S353 in FIG. Therefore, the CPU 103 may perform switching according to this.

  After the process of step S934 is executed, the electric combination of the upper prize winning opening, the lower prize winning opening, or the second start winning opening is set to the open state or the closed state according to the solenoid output data and the opening time data. After performing the accessory release control (step S935), the electric accessory release pattern processing is terminated. In the present embodiment, the time for the open state is set by the special winning opening opening pattern table, and the open state and the closed state are controlled according to the timer value. However, the drive time for driving from the closed state to the open state and the drive time for driving from the open state to the closed state may be different depending on the type of the winning opening.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S16A of FIG. 6 as the probability variation region solenoid control process. In the probability variation area control process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first executes a winning / exiting ball detection process (step S410). For example, in the winning ball / ejecting ball detection processing in step S410, it is determined whether or not the detection signals transmitted from the lower large winning port switch 23B, the probability variation area switch 24A, and the second discharging switch 24B are turned on. Done.

  After the winning ball / discharge ball detecting process in step S410 is executed, any one of the processes in steps S420, S430, and S440 shown in FIG. 23 is selected and executed according to the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code.

  The normal process of the probability change area control in step S420 is executed when the value of the probability change area solenoid control code is “0”. In this probability variation area control normal processing, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B matches the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. Is done.

  The probability variation region control pattern setting process in step S430 is executed when the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is “1”. In the probability variation area control pattern setting process, a process for setting a control pattern for the probability variation area is performed.

  The probability variation region control execution processing in step S440 is executed when the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is “2” or “3”. In the probability variation area control process, a process for controlling the probability variation area is performed.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning / ejecting ball detection process executed in step S410 of FIG. In the winning ball / ejecting ball detection process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines, for example, whether or not the lower large winning port switch 23B is ON (step S411), and then the lower large winning port switch 23B. It is determined whether or not a winning ball is detected.

  If the lower big prize opening switch 23B is ON in step S411 (step S411; YES), the count value, which is the stored value of the mismatch counter provided in the RAM 102, is updated to add 1 (S412). .

  After executing the process of step S412, or when the big prize opening 23B is not on in step S411 (step S411; NO), for example, by determining whether or not the probability variation area switch 24A is on ( Step S413), it is determined whether or not a discharge ball has been detected by the probability variation area switch 24A.

  If the probability variation area switch 24A is ON in step S413 (step S413; YES), the count value which is the stored value of the mismatch counter provided in the RAM 102 is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S414).

  After the mismatch counter is updated in step S414, the passing flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S415), and the winning / ejecting ball detection processing is ended.

  On the other hand, if the probability change area switch 24A is not on in step S413 (step S413; NO), for example, by determining whether or not the second discharge switch 24B is on (step S416), the second discharge It is determined whether or not a winning ball is detected by the switch 24B.

  If the second discharge switch 24B is ON in step S416 (step S416; YES), the count value which is the stored value of the mismatch counter provided in the RAM 102 is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S417). ), The winning ball / discharge ball detecting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the second discharge switch 24B is not turned on in step S416 (step S416; NO), the winning ball / discharge ball detection process is terminated.

  Note that these processes are executed as game control timer interrupt processes regardless of the process in step S301 in FIG. 12 executed in the special figure process in step S15, so that the next round game is started. After that, it will continue to run.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the probability variation region control normal process executed in step S420 of FIG. In the probability variation area control normal process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the count value, which is the stored value of the mismatch counter provided in the RAM 102, is less than “0” (step S421). Here, when the count value, which is the stored value of the mismatch counter, is less than “0” (step S421; YES), it means that the gaming ball is not detected by the lower big prize opening switch 23B. In such a case, an error notification setting process for notifying that the image display device 5 is in an error state is executed (step S422).

  When the count value, which is the stored value of the mismatch counter, is equal to or greater than “0” (step S421; YES), after the process of step S422, the probability variation area control normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the probability variation area control pattern setting process executed in step S430 of FIG. In the probability variation area control pattern setting process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first identifies the jackpot type (step S431) and identifies the round count value (step S432).

  After executing the process of step S432, the probability variation solenoid pattern designation table is set (step S433), and the probability variation solenoid pattern table is determined (step S434).

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a probability variation solenoid pattern designation table set in the process of step S433. In the probability variation solenoid pattern designation table 150 shown in FIG. 27, one of probability variation control pattern tables 1 to 3 is assigned according to the big hit type and the number of rounds.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the probability variation control pattern table has an operation pattern that causes the probability variation region lid to change from the open state to the closed state, from the closed state to the open state, to remain open, or to remain closed. It is a defined table.

  In the probability variation solenoid pattern designation table 150, for example, when the big hit type identified in the process of step S431 is “first big hit (non-probable variation)”, the number of rounds is “1”, “3”, “5”, Between “7” and “9”, opening / closing control of the probability changing area lid is performed according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the probability changing solenoid pattern table 1. In addition, when the big hit type identified in the process of step S431 is “second big hit (probability variation 1)”, the probability variation solenoid is between “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7”. The probability variation area lid is controlled to be opened / closed according to the opening / closing pattern shown in the pattern table 1, and the probability variation area lid is controlled to be opened / closed according to the opening / closing pattern indicated in the probability variation solenoid pattern table 2 while the number of rounds is “9”. .

  After the processing of step S434 is executed, the solenoid output designation data indicated by 1 in the probability variation solenoid pattern table determined in the processing of step S434 is set in the probability variation region open / close timer (S435).

  After executing the process of step S435, the value of the probability variation area solenoid buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S436).

  After executing the process of step S436, the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the probability modification area control execution process (step S437), and the probability variation area control pattern setting process is terminated. To do.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing an example of the probability variation region control execution process executed in step S440 of FIG. In the probability variation region control execution process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is “3” (step S441). For example, in the process of step S441, the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code stored in the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “3”.

  When the value of the probability change region solenoid control code is “3” in step S441 (step S441; YES), it is determined whether or not the count value, which is the stored value of the mismatch counter provided in the RAM 102, is “0”. (Step S450).

  If the value of the probability variation control flag is not “3” in step S441 (step S441; NO), or if the count value as the stored value of the mismatch counter is other than “0” in step S450 (step S450; NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation area open / close timer value set in the process of step S435 of FIG. 26 is “0” (step S442). When the timer value is not “0” (step S442; NO), “1” is subtracted from the timer value (step S443).

  After executing the process of step S443, it is determined whether or not the timer value subtracted in the process of step S443 is “0” (step S444). If the timer value is not “0” (step S444; NO), the probability variation region control execution process is terminated.

  If the timer value is “0” in step S442 (step S442; YES), or if the timer value is “0” in step S444 (step S444; YES), the process of step S434 in FIG. The solenoid output designation data indicated by the value of the probability variation region solenoid buffer set in a predetermined region of the RAM 102 is loaded from the probability variation control pattern table determined in step S445 (step S445).

  After executing the process of step S445, it is determined whether the solenoid output designation data loaded in the process of step S445 is an end code (step S446).

  If the count value that is the stored value of the mismatch counter is other than “0” in step S450 (step S450; NO) and the solenoid output designation data is an end code in step S446 (step S446; YES), There is a game ball in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In such a case, it is assumed that there is a discharge error due to ball clogging or the like in the lower variable winning ball device 7B, or an illegal act is performed, so the image display device 5 or the like notifies the error state. Is set (step S455), and the probability variation area control execution process is terminated. This series of processing is repeated until the count value, which is the stored value of the mismatch counter, becomes “0” in step S450.

  If the solenoid output designation data is not the end code in step S446 (step S446; NO), the solenoid output designation data loaded in the process of step S445 is set in the probability change area open / close timer (step S447).

  After the process of step S447 is executed, the value of the probability variation area solenoid buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S448).

  After performing the process of step S448, the solenoid 82C for the probability change area lid is switched on and off (step S449), and the probability change area control execution process is terminated.

  If the count value that is the stored value of the mismatch counter is “0” in step S450 (step S450; YES), the probability variation area open / close timer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is cleared, and the stored value is set. “0” is set (step S451).

  After executing the process of step S451, the probability variation area solenoid buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 is cleared and its count value is set to “0” (step S452).

  After the processing of step S452 is executed, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned off (step S453).

  After executing the processing of step S453, the probability variation region solenoid control code is cleared and the value is set to “0” which is a value corresponding to the probability variation region control normal processing (step S454), and the probability variation region control execution processing is performed. Exit.

  FIG. 30 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the probability variation area lid. For example, when the probability variation solenoid pattern table 1 is determined in the process of step S434 of FIG. 26, the probability variation region lid is opened after 52 milliseconds have elapsed in the closed state, as shown in FIG. Change, after 52 milliseconds in the open state, change to the closed state, after 4000 milliseconds in the closed state, change to the open state, after 52 milliseconds in the open state, 2000 milliseconds in the closed state After the second has elapsed, the opening / closing operation is terminated.

  Also, for example, when the probability variation solenoid pattern table 2 is determined in the process of step S434 in FIG. 26, the probability variation region lid is opened after 52 milliseconds have elapsed in the closed state, as shown in FIG. Change to a state, after 52 milliseconds in the open state, change to the closed state, change to the open state after 4000 milliseconds in the closed state, and change to the open state after 35896 milliseconds in the open state. After 2000 milliseconds elapses, the state changes to an open state. After 52 milliseconds elapses in the open state and 2000 milliseconds elapses in the closed state, the opening / closing operation is terminated.

  Further, for example, when the probability variation solenoid pattern table 3 is determined in the process of step S434 in FIG. 26, the probability variation region lid is opened after 52 milliseconds have elapsed in the closed state as shown in FIG. Change to the state, after 39948 milliseconds in the open state, after 2000 milliseconds in the closed state, change to the open state, after 52 milliseconds in the open state, after 2000 milliseconds in the closed state The opening / closing operation is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the lower prize winning opening and the opening / closing period of the probability variation area lid. For example, in the process of step S355 of FIG. 13, when the big prize opening opening pattern table 1 is determined, the lower big prize opening, as shown in FIG. Change to closed state. Thereafter, after 200 milliseconds have passed with the lower grand prize opening closed, the round for opening the lower major prize opening is completed. Here, in the big prize opening opening pattern table 1 for opening the lower big prize opening, the big hit type is “first big hit (non-probable change)” and the number of rounds is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”. , “9”, or when the jackpot type is “second jackpot (probability 1)” and the number of rounds is “1”, “3”, “5”, or “7” The In that case, the probability variation solenoid pattern table 1 is determined in the process of step S434 of FIG. As described above, when the probability variation solenoid pattern table 1 is determined, the probability variation region lid changes as shown in FIG. Therefore, in such a case, in order for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), the lower major prize opening was passed during 52 milliseconds when the lower major prize opening was open. Later, the probability variation lid must be passed for 52 milliseconds while the probability variation lid is open. However, since the opening period of the lower prize winning opening is too short, the game ball cannot pass through the lower prize winning opening. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, there is a path distance from the lower major prize opening to the probability variation area lid, and since the opening period of the probability variation area lid is too short, even if the game ball passes the lower major prize opening The position of the probability variation area lid cannot be reached. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit (non-probable change)” and the number of rounds is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, or the big hit type is “second” If the number of rounds is “1”, “3”, “5”, or “7” in the case of “big hit (probability variation 1)”, the game ball cannot pass through the probability variation region, so the probability variation state is not established. I don't get it.

  Further, for example, when the big prize opening opening pattern table 2 is determined in the process of step S355 of FIG. 13, the lower big prize opening is in an open state as shown in FIG. 31 (B) or FIG. 31 (C). After 29000 milliseconds elapses, it changes to a closed state. Thereafter, after 200 milliseconds have passed with the lower grand prize opening closed, the round for opening the lower major prize opening is completed. Here, in the big prize opening opening pattern table 2 for releasing the lower big prize opening, the big hit type is “second big hit (probability variation 1)” and the number of rounds is “9”, or the big hit type is “third big hit ( It is determined when the number of rounds is “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, or “9”. In that case, the probability variation solenoid pattern table 2 or the probability variation solenoid pattern table 3 is determined in the process of step S434 in FIG. As described above, when the probability variation solenoid pattern table 2 or the probability variation solenoid pattern table 3 is determined, the probability variation region lid changes as shown in FIG. 30 (B) or FIG. 30 (C). Therefore, in such a case, in order for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), it passed the lower major prize opening during 29000 milliseconds when the lower major prize opening was open. Thereafter, the probability variation region lid may be passed during 35896 milliseconds or 39948 milliseconds when the probability variation region lid is open. As described above, although there is a distance of the path from the lower major prize opening to the probability variation area lid, the game ball passes through the lower major prize opening because the opening period of the lower major prize opening and the probability variation area lid is sufficiently long. Can pass through the probability variation region. Therefore, when the big hit type is “second big hit (probability variation 1) and the number of rounds is“ 9 ”, or the big hit type is“ third big hit (probability variation 2) ”and the number of rounds is“ 1 ”,“ 3 ”,“ In the case of any of “5”, “7”, and “9”, the game ball can pass through the probability variation region, so that the probability variation state can be obtained.

  FIG. 32 is a timing chart showing the opening / closing period of the lower prize winning opening, the opening / closing period of the probability variation area lid, and the opening / closing period of the upper winning prize opening. When the big hit type is “first big hit (non-probable change)”, in the process of step S355 of FIG. 13, the big winning opening opening pattern table 1 is determined as the lower big winning opening opening pattern table, and the upper big winning opening The special winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined as the opening pattern table. When the big hit type is “first big hit (non-probable change)”, the probable change solenoid pattern table 1 is determined in the process of step S434 in FIG. Here, as described above, there is a path distance from the lower prize winning opening to the probability variation area lid, so that the game ball passes through the probability variation area when the opening period of the lower major prize opening or the probability variation area lid is too short. I don't get it. Therefore, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot (non-probability change)”, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the actual rounds of 10 round games are “2”, “4”, “6”. , “8” and “10” rounds are only available for 5 rounds.

  Further, when the big hit type is “second big hit (probability variation 1)”, in the process of step S355 of FIG. 13, the lower big is set for the “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” rounds. The big prize opening opening pattern table 1 is determined as the opening pattern table for the winning opening, and the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is decided as the opening pattern table for the lower big winning opening at the “9” round. The big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined as the opening pattern table of the upper winning opening at the “4” and “6” rounds, and the upper winning opening is opened at the “8” and “10” rounds. The special winning opening opening pattern table 1 is determined as the pattern table. When the big hit type is “second big hit (probability variable 1)”, the probabilistic solenoid at the time of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” round in the process of step S434 in FIG. The pattern table 1 is determined, and the probability variation solenoid pattern table 2 is determined at the “9” round. Here, as described above, there is a path distance from the lower prize winning opening to the probability variation area lid, so that the game ball passes through the probability variation area when the opening period of the lower major prize opening or the probability variation area lid is too short. I don't get it. Similarly to the lower prize opening, the game ball cannot pass through the upper prize opening even when the opening period of the upper prize opening is too short. Therefore, when the jackpot type is “second jackpot (probability variation 1)”, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the actual rounds of 10 round games are “2”, “4”, “6”. , Only 4 rounds of the “9” round can be obtained, and the game ball is controlled to a state in which the game ball can pass through the probability changing area in the “9” round.

  When the big hit type is “second big hit (probability variation 2)”, in the process of step S355 of FIG. 13, the big winning opening opening pattern table 2 is determined as the opening pattern table of the lower big winning opening and the upper big winning opening. The When the big hit type is “third big hit (probability variation 2)”, the probability variation solenoid pattern table 3 is determined in the process of step S434 in FIG. Here, as described above, when the opening period of the lower major prize opening and the probability variation area lid is sufficiently long, the game ball can pass through the lower major prize opening and pass the probability variation area. Therefore, when the big hit type is “third big hit (probability variation 2)”, as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the ball is obtained in all 10 rounds, and “1”, “3”, “5” ”,“ 7 ”, and“ 9 ”rounds, the game ball is controlled so that it can pass through the probability variation area.

  By the way, generally, as in the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine that satisfies a predetermined probability variation control condition based on the passing of a game ball through the probability variation region, will the probability that the gaming state after the big hit will be certain It is uncertain until the game ball passes through the probability variation area. For this reason, such a pachinko gaming machine can only produce a rendezvous renso during a big hit when the game ball passes through the probability variation area or after. Therefore, if the opening / closing period of the lower major prize opening and the opening / closing period of the probability variation area lid are big hits of patterns as shown in FIG. 32B, if the game ball passes through the probability variation area, nine rounds or more The production can be executed in a period including the ending period. If the opening / closing period of the lower prize winning opening and the opening / closing period of the probability variation area lid are big hits of patterns as shown in FIG. 32C, the first round will be played if the game ball passes through the probability variation area. The production can be executed. Since the period during which the performance can be executed is different, for example, if the pattern is a big hit as shown in FIG. 32 (B), the character appears when the game ball passes through the probability variation area, and the inside of the big hit is on hold The rendezvous production is executed, and if it is a big hit of the pattern as shown in FIG. 32 (C), the production mode suits it, such as performing the story production from 1 round to 10 rounds and notifying by ending You may make it perform by production.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the production control main process shown in FIG. 33 is started, the production control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and produces the production control board 12. The register setting of the CTC mounted on is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined period elapses, for example, based on CTC register settings. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is OFF (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and a standby is performed.

  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, for example, an interruption that occurs when 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 caused when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, control 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 signal. The command fetched at this time is stored in, for example, an effect control command reception buffer provided in the 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, Settings and control corresponding to the read effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. The control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, such as the driving operation in the rendering model, is determined and set according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like.

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 33 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S501). For example, the effect control command received on the side of the effect control board 12 is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, and the effect control CPU 120 reads out the contents stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. It is only necessary that the received effect control command can be identified by confirming.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the first start opening winning designation command has been received (step S501; YES), display update setting corresponding to the first starting opening winning is set (step S502). For example, in the process of step S502, a game in which one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start prize storage display area provided in the display area of the image display device 5 passes through the first start prize opening. The display setting for changing to the blue display may be performed in accordance with the establishment of the first start condition by the detection of the sphere.

  If it is determined in step S502 that the first start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S501; NO), it is determined whether or not a second starting opening winning designation command has been received (step S503). At this time, if it is determined that the second start opening winning designation command has been received (step S503; YES), display update setting corresponding to the second starting opening winning is set (step S504). For example, in the process of step S504, a game in which one of the display parts that are not displayed in the start winning storage display area provided in the display area of the image display device 5 passes through the second start winning opening. The display setting for changing to the red display may be performed in accordance with the establishment of the second start condition by the detection of the sphere.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S502 and S504, the notification content by the first start opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command is stored in the winning determination result buffer (step S505). For example, in the process of step S505, the EXT data of the first start opening winning designation command and the second starting opening winning designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is used as reserved storage information, and the beginning of the empty entry in the winning determination result buffer By setting to, the hold storage information may be stored. At this time, start port information corresponding to the MODE data of the first start port winning designation command and the second starting port winning designation command is also included in the hold storage information and set at the head of the empty entry in the winning determination result buffer 200. Just do it.

  When the processing of step S505 is executed, the determination result storage number maximum value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S506), and the command analysis processing is terminated. For example, in the processing of step S506, the determination result storage number maximum value is incremented by 1 by adding 1 to the determination result storage count value that is the stored value of the determination result storage counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit. What should I do? The determination result storage counter is for counting the number of the stored storage information in the winning determination result buffer, and is notified by the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command. The maximum storage number associated with the determination result stored in the buffer can be specified by the determination result storage count value.

  If it is determined in step S503 that the second start opening winning designation command has not been received (step S503; NO), whether or not a variation start command such as a first variation start command or a second variation start command has been received. Is determined (step S507). At this time, if it is determined that a variation start command has been received (step S507; YES), for example, a variation start command reception flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit or the like is set to an on state (step S508). Further, the stored contents of the winning determination result buffer are shifted (step S509). For example, in the winning determination result buffer, the on-hold storage information stored in association with the storage number “1” is deleted, and the on-hold storage information stored in the entry lower than the storage number “1” is stored as 1 Shift entries higher by one. Then, for example, when the determination result storage number maximum value is updated by 1 by subtracting 1 from the determination result count value (step S510), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  When it is determined in step S507 that the change start command has not been received (step S507; NO), after setting is performed according to another command received from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 (step S511). ), The command analysis process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S75 of FIG. 33 as the effect control process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit. .

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. In this variable display start waiting process, whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether or not the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which judge are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various effects operations, a process of determining a definite decorative symbol and various effect control patterns according to the variation pattern of the special symbol, the type of display result, and the like are included.

  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 corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit, and changes the decorative pattern. Processing for performing various effects during display is included. After such effect control is performed, for example, an end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative design is read from the design variation control pattern, or a decorative design stop command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Corresponding to the above, the finalized decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in response to the end code being read from the design variation control pattern, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, it is possible to determine and display the variable display result by autonomously deriving and displaying the determined decorative pattern on the production control board 12 side. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start designation command is received, if the hit start designation command designates the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” corresponding to the big hit start process. To do. When the production control process timer times out without receiving a hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The big hit start process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the jackpot start processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs control to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state on the image display device 5 after the end of the variable display time. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the in-round processing.

  The in-round process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the in-round processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control during the round. When the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the post-round processing. If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the post-hit end processing.

  The round post-process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In this round post-processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control between rounds. When the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the in-round processing.

  The process after the big hit in step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the post-hit end processing, the effect control CPU 120 performs display control in the image display device 5 to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the variable display start waiting process.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing details of the jackpot start process executed in step S174 of FIG. In the jackpot start process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms whether or not a big winning opening open notification command has been received (step S741). Here, the special winning opening open notification command is a command for notifying that the big winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state.

  When the big prize opening opening notification command is not received (step S741; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the big hit start effect (step S742), and ends the big hit start process. As an example, in the process of step S742, 1 is subtracted from the value of the process timer, and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data n. For example, in the image display device 5, an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and displaying a character, a character, or the like indicating that the jackpot has occurred is executed. Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched to the next set process data in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started.

  When the notification command during the big winning opening is received (step S741; YES), the setting for starting the effect during the big hit is performed (step S743). As an example, in the process of step S743, an in-round effect is selected based on the content of the special winning opening open notification command, then a process table corresponding to the in-round effect is selected, and a process timer is started.

  Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the in-round process (step S744), and then the big hit start process is terminated.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing details of the in-round processing executed in step S175 of FIG. In the in-round processing shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received (step S751). When the designation command is not received after the special winning opening is opened (step S751; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation to be a round effect according to the number of rounds (step S752). As an example, in the process of step S752, the value of the process timer is decremented by 1, and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data n. For example, in the image display device 5, an effect of displaying a jackpot display symbol and displaying characters indicating the number of rounds, other characters, and the like is executed. Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched to the next set process data in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot type is “second jackpot” by, for example, reading the EXT data in the big prize opening open notification command transmitted from the main board 11 ( Step S753).

  When the big hit type is not “second big hit” in step S753 (step S753; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the in-round processing.

  On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit” in step S753 (step 753; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a probability change confirmation command has been received from the main board 11 (step S754). . Here, the probability change confirmation command is a command for notifying that the probability change region switch 24A is turned on and the probability change state is confirmed.

  When the probability change confirmation command is received in step S754 (step S754; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs winning effect control setting (step S755). For example, the CPU 120 for effect control executes a prize effect indicating that a game ball has won a prize change area as the prize effect control setting.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 sets a winning flag indicating that the game ball has won in the probability variation area during the round game to an ON state (step S756).

  When the probability change confirmation command has not been received in step S754 (step S754; NO), or after executing the process of step S756, the effect control CPU 120 has been set to start the instruction effect. Is determined (step S757). Here, the instruction effect is an effect instructing the player to perform the operation of launching the game ball to the lower special variable winning ball device 7B.

  When the setting for starting the instruction effect (instruction effect start setting) is performed in step S757 (step S757; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the instruction effect control setting (step S758). For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the instruction effect as the instruction effect control setting.

  If the setting for starting the instruction effect (instruction effect start setting) is not performed in step S757 (step S757; NO), or after executing the process of step S758, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notification effect. It is determined whether or not the setting for starting (notification production start setting) is performed (step S759). Here, the notification effect is an effect for notifying that the game ball has passed the probability variation area.

  When the setting for starting the notification effect (notification effect start setting) is performed in step S759 (step S759; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs the notification effect control setting. For example, the effect control CPU 120 executes the notification effect as the notification effect control setting.

  When the setting for starting the notification effect (notification effect start setting) is not performed in step S759 (step S759; NO), or after executing the process of step S759, the effect control CPU 120 performs processing during the round. Exit.

  When the command after opening the big winning opening is received in step S751 (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the interval effect based on the content of the command after opening the big winning opening. This is performed (step S761). Here, the interval effect is an effect that performs interval display according to the number of rounds. Next, the effect control CPU 120 selects a process table corresponding to the set interval effect, and starts a process timer.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 updates the value of the effect process flag to “6”, which is a value corresponding to post-round processing (step S762), and ends the in-round processing.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing details of the post-round processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the round post-process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a hit end designation command has been received (step S771). Here, the winning end designation command is a command for designating display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state. When the winning end command has not been received (step S771; NO), the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the special winning opening open notification command has been received (step S772).

  When the winning prize opening opening notification command is not received (step S772; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for controlling the effect operation to be an interval effect according to the number of rounds (step S773). . As an example, in the process of step S773, the value of the process timer is decremented by 1, and the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of the process data n. Next, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out. If the process timer has timed out, the process data is switched to the next set process data in the process table. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer and the process timer is started.

  When the special winning opening opening command is received (step S772; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for ending the effect operation as an interval effect corresponding to the number of rounds (step S774). Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the jackpot type is “second jackpot” by, for example, reading the EXT data in the big prize opening open notification command transmitted from the main board 11 ( Step S775). At this time, when the big hit type is “second big hit” (step S775; YES), for example, by reading the EXT data in the big prize opening opening notification command transmitted from the main board 11, the next It is determined whether the number of rounds is 9 (step S776).

  If the next round is 9 rounds in step S776 (step S776; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the instruction effect (instruction effect start setting) (step S777). As an example, in the process of step S777, a process table corresponding to the instruction effect is selected and a process timer is started.

  On the other hand, when the next round is not 9 rounds in step S776 (step S776; NO), for example, the effect control CPU 120 reads the EXT data in the special winning opening open notification command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. Thus, it is determined whether or not the next round is 10 rounds (step S778).

  When the next round is 10 rounds in step S778 (step S778; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the winning flag is set to the on state (step S779).

  When the winning flag is set to ON in step S779 (step S779; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting (notification effect start setting) for starting the notification effect (step S780). As an example, in the process of step S780, a process table corresponding to the notification effect is selected and a process timer is started.

  If the big hit type is not “second big hit” in step S775 (step S775; NO), if the next round is not 10 rounds in step S778 (step S778; NO), or the winning flag is turned on in step S779 If it is not set (step S779; NO), the CPU 120 for effect control performs setting for starting an effect operation that becomes a round effect according to the number of rounds (step S781). As an example, in the process of step S781, a process table corresponding to the effect during the round is selected and a process timer is started.

  After executing the process of step S777, after executing the process of step S780, or after executing the process of step S781, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect process flag to a value corresponding to the in-round process. 5 ″ (step S782), and the post-round processing is terminated.

  When a hit end command is received in the process of step S771 (S771; YES), a setting for ending the big hit effect is performed (step S782), and the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the post-hit end process. After updating the value to “7” (step S781), the post-round processing is terminated.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit effect end setting process executed in step S782 of FIG. In the big hit effect end setting process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the winning flag is set to ON (step S791).

  When the winning flag is set to ON in step S791 (step S791; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the effect A at the end (step S792). Here, for example, the end-time effect A may be an effect informing that the transition to the special gaming state occurs after the end of the “big hit”. As an example, in the process of step S792, a process table corresponding to the end effect A is selected and a process timer is started.

  After executing the process of step S792, the effect control CPU 120 clears the winning flag (step S793) and ends the big hit effect end setting process.

  When the winning flag is not set to ON in step S791 (step S791; NO), the effect control CPU 120 performs setting for starting the effect B at the end (step S794). Here, the end-time effect B may be, for example, an effect informing that the transition to the normal gaming state is made after the “big hit” is ended. As an example, in the process of step S794, a process table corresponding to the end effect B is selected and a process timer is started.

  Next, a specific presentation operation during the big hit gaming state will be described. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating an example of an effect operation when the big hit type is “second big hit”.

  FIG. 40A shows an example of effects in the ninth round. As shown in FIG. 40A, the instruction effect set in step S758 of FIG. 37 is executed in the ninth round. Here, a message “Aim for V !!” is displayed to instruct the player to perform a game ball launch operation to the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Here, “V” means a probability variation region.

  Thereafter, when the game ball wins in the probability variation area during the ninth round, as shown in FIG. 40B, the winning effect set in step S755 of FIG. 37 is executed. Here, a message “V winning !!” is displayed to indicate that the game ball has won in the probability variation area.

  When a game ball wins in the probability variation area during the ninth round, as shown in FIG. 40C, the notification effect set in step S760 of FIG. 37 is executed during the subsequent round. Here, a message “V” is displayed to indicate that the game ball has passed the probability variation area.

  When the game ball wins in the probability change area during the ninth round, during the ending after the round of the big hit gaming state is finished, as shown in FIG. 40 (C), the start is set in step S792 of FIG. End effect A is executed. Here, the message “I did it!” And the character with the V sign are displayed to indicate that the game state will be shifted to the special game state after the “big hit” is over.

  It should be noted that the end-time effect may vary in effect depending on whether the jackpot type is “second jackpot” or “third jackpot” when the winning flag is on. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the instruction effect such as “Aim at V!” As shown in FIG. 40A is not executed, so the end effect is also shown in FIG. 40D. It is preferable to execute an end-time effect such as “Mode Continue!” Rather than an effect that suggests that something such as “I did it!” Was acquired.

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing a processing example of a winning notification process in the case of notifying an abnormal winning to the upper winning a prize opening or the lower winning a prize opening. In the modification shown in FIG. 41, in the winning notification process, the CPU 103 first reads a switch-on buffer set in the switch process (step S151). Next, the CPU 103 reads the value of the special figure process flag (step S152), and checks whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more (step S153).

  If the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4” (step S153; NO), the CPU 103 determines whether the lower big prize opening switch 23B is on based on the switch-on buffer read in step S151. It is confirmed whether or not (step S154). If the lower major prize opening switch 23B is in the ON state (step S154; YES), the first abnormal prize winning to the lower major prize opening has already been notified after the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. It is confirmed whether or not a first-time abnormality notification flag indicating "?" Is set (step S155). If the initial abnormality notification flag is not set (step S155; NO), the CPU 103 performs control to turn on the side game effect lamp 9 (step S156). On the other hand, if the initial abnormality notification flag is set (step S155; YES), the CPU 103 performs control to turn on the upper game effect lamp 9 (step S157). Then, if not set, the CPU 103 sets a first abnormality notification flag (step S158).

  If the lower big prize opening switch 23B is not turned on in step S154 (step S154; NO), the CPU 103 turns on the upper big prize opening switch 23A based on the switch-on buffer read in step S151. It is confirmed whether or not (step S159). If the upper prize winning port switch 23A is in the ON state (step S159; YES), the CPU 103 performs control to turn on the upper game effect lamp 9 (step S160).

  That the value of the special symbol process flag is less than “4” in step S153 means that any one of the special symbol normal processing to the special symbol stop processing can be executed in the special symbol process shown in FIG. That is, it is a state in which the game is not controlled to the big hit game state, and the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is not controlled. Nevertheless, it is determined as “YES” in Steps S154 and S159, and the fact that the winning at the upper winning a prize opening or the lower winning a prize opening is detected means that there is some It indicates that there is a possibility that an abnormality or fraud is being performed. Therefore, when the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4” in step S153, the CPU 103 detects the on state of the upper big prize opening switch 23A or the lower big prize opening switch 23B in steps S154 and S159. In such a case, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred at the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening, and control is performed to turn on the upper or side game effect lamp 9.

  On the other hand, if the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more in step S153, the special figure process shown in FIG. In other words, it is a period in which the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state and the opening control of the upper prize winning opening or the lower winning prize opening can be performed. There can be. Therefore, when the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more in step S153 (step S153; YES), the CPU 103 ends the winning notification process.

  Although omitted in FIG. 41, after the game effect lamp 9 is turned on in step S156, S157, S159 and the abnormality notification is started, for example, based on the fact that a predetermined period has elapsed, The abnormality notification may be terminated. In this case, for example, a timer may be set when abnormality notification is started, and the gaming effect lamp 9 may be turned off to terminate abnormality notification based on the timer being timed out. Further, for example, after the abnormality notification is started, the abnormality notification may be ended based on the fact that an error release button or the like is pressed by a game clerk or the like.

  According to the modification shown in FIG. 31, when an abnormal winning of a game ball to the upper special variable winning ball device 7A is detected and when an abnormal winning of a game ball to the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is detected. The abnormal winning is notified by different notification modes. Specifically, when an abnormal winning to the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected, the upper game effect lamp 9 is turned on, whereas the lower special variable winning ball is turned on after the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the abnormal winning to the device 7B is detected, the side game effect lamp 9 is turned on, so that it is possible to recognize to which special variable winning ball device the abnormal winning has occurred.

  Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 41, when an abnormal winning to the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected, the upper game effect lamp 9 is turned on, while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When an abnormal winning to the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is detected for the first time, the abnormality is notified by a different notification mode. For example, when performing an error check at the time of factory shipment of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like, To distinguish whether an abnormal prize is received at the upper university prize gate or an abnormal prize at the lower university prize mouth even if both the abnormal prize winning at the mouth and the abnormal prize winning at the lower university prize are generated at the same time In addition, it is possible to inspect that the abnormal winning at the upper prize winning opening and the abnormal winning at the lower winning prize opening can be normally detected. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent abnormal winning detections, even if an abnormal winning is detected at any of the big winning openings, the game effect lamp 9 on the same upper part is lit, so the game clerk discovers the abnormal winning. In this case, it is only necessary to check the upper game effect lamp 9, and an abnormal winning can be easily found.

  As described above, the gaming machine of the above embodiment is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and a gaming medium (for example, a gaming ball or the like). ) Is easy to enter (for example, a state in which the game medium is released for 29 seconds) and a second state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to enter (for example, a closed state or a state in which the medium is opened for 52 milliseconds) The variable winning means changes to the first state when a specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable winning means (for example, the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B) and the identification information variable display. Specific game state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S114 to S117) that controls the specific game state (for example, big hit game state) to be changed, and change of the variable winning means to the first state In response, instruction effect executing means for executing an instruction effect for instructing the player to perform a game medium launch operation on the variable winning means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S758), and the specific game In a state, a special game state that controls to a special game state that is more likely to result in the specific display than the normal state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through a specific region (for example, a probability variation region) provided in the variable winning means. Control means (e.g., the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S415, S382, and S383), and the specific game state control means includes a plurality of types of specific that differ in the number of times the variable winning means is changed to the first state. The game state can be controlled (for example, the number of times that the CPU 103 opens the lower special variable winning ball device 7B for 29 seconds is different. The command effect executing means has a large number of times that the variable winning means is changed to the first state by the specific gaming state control means. When it is controlled to the first specific game state (for example, the CPU 103 controls the third special big winning ball device 7B to the first state where the number of times the lower special variable winning ball device 7B changes to the first state is large, ”), The execution of the instruction effect is restricted (for example, the setting for starting the instruction effect is not performed in step S757 and the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the instruction effect). On the other hand, when the variable game means is controlled by the specific game state control means to the second specific game state where the number of times the variable winning means changes to the first state is small (for example, CPU 103, the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is controlled to the “second big hit” in which the number of times the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B changes to the first state is small, and “second big hit” in step S775). The setting for starting the instruction effect is performed in step S757, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the instruction effect in step S758).

  According to such a configuration, the instruction effect can be appropriately performed according to necessity.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the embodiment described above performs notification effect execution means (for example, executes the process of step S760) for executing a notification effect for notifying that the game medium moves to the special game state when passing through the specific area. And the notification effect executing means restricts the execution of the notification effect when the specific game state control means is controlled to the first specific game state (for example, CPU 120 for effect control). When the specific game state control means controls the second specific game state, the notification control CPU 120 executes the notification effect (for example, the effect control CPU 120 notifies Performing a production, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be appropriately performed according to necessity.

  In the gaming machine of the above embodiment, a plurality of variable winning means (for example, an upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, a lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, etc.) and a variable that detects a game medium that has entered the variable winning means. The fact that the game medium has been detected by the prize winning detection means (for example, the upper prize winning opening switch 23A, the lower prize winning opening switch 23B, etc.) and when the variable winning means is in the second state. Correspondingly, it further comprises abnormality notifying means for notifying that an abnormality has occurred (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processes of steps S153, S154, S156, S157, S159, and S160), When the condition is established (for example, when the initial abnormality notification flag is not set), the game medium is detected by any of the plurality of variable winning means. (For example, if the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A detects a game ball, the CPU 103 turns on the upper game effect lamp 9 and sets the initial abnormality notification flag. When the game ball is detected by the lower special variable winning ball device 7B when not being played, the side game effect lamp 9 is turned on).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily confirm whether the abnormality notification is appropriately executed.

  In the gaming machine of the above embodiment, the variable winning means includes a first variable winning means (for example, the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B) and a second variable winning means (for example, the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A). And the specific gaming state control means changes the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means to the first state according to a predetermined order (for example, the CPU 103 determines the big hit type and the number of rounds). In accordance with the opening / closing pattern of the big prize opening assigned in accordance with the opening / closing control of the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening), at least in the specific gaming state, at least the variable winning means has a first period (for example, , 29 seconds, etc.) The third specific gaming state including the state changing to the first state, and the variable winning means change to the first state for a second period (for example, 52 milliseconds, etc.) shorter than the first period. State to And the specific game state control means controls the first variable when compared with the case of controlling to the third specific game state when controlling to the fourth specific game state. An unfavorable period (for example, an interval) from changing one variable winning means of the winning means or the second variable winning means to the second state until changing the other variable winning means to the first state (E.g., the interval until the CPU 103 opens one of the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening for 29 seconds and then closes the other for 29 seconds) Set the time to 100 milliseconds, and after either one of the upper prize opening or the lower prize winning opening is opened for 52 milliseconds and then closed, the other is opened for 52 milliseconds. It sets the time to 200 milliseconds, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, when the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means are alternately changed to the first state until the first period elapses, the game medium can be easily won. The game medium can be made difficult to win when the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means are alternately changed to the first state until the second period elapses.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and has been described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. A part of the configuration may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, there has been shown an example in which two special variable winning ball devices, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B having a probability variation region and an upper special variable winning ball device 7A having no probability variation region, are provided. For example, it is possible to provide only the special variable winning ball device having the probability variation area without providing the special variable winning ball device without the probability variation area.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the case where an interval time setting process (step S303) was performed in the big hit release pre-processing of step S114 was shown, it is not restricted to such an aspect, for example, the interval time setting process is It may be executed in the big hit release post-processing in step S116.

  In the above embodiment, the instruction effect is executed when the number of round games with a sufficiently long opening period of the lower prize opening is small and the number of round games with a sufficiently long opening period of the lower prize opening. In the game state where there are many, the case where the instruction effect is not executed has been shown. However, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Sometimes, a flashy instruction effect may be executed, and a modest instruction effect may be executed in a gaming state in which the number of round games with a sufficiently long open period of the lower prize opening is large. In addition, when the game state is such that the number of round games with a sufficiently long opening period of the lower prize winning opening is small, the CPU 103 executes an instruction effect every time a round game with a sufficiently long opening period of the lower prize winning opening is executed. However, the instruction effect may be executed only once in a gaming state in which the number of round games with a sufficiently long opening period for the lower prize winning opening is large.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the notification effect is executed when the number of round games with a sufficiently long opening period of the lower prize opening is small, and the number of round games with a sufficiently long opening period of the lower prize opening. Although the case where the notification effect is not executed when the gaming state has a large number of games is shown, the present invention is not limited to such a mode, and the CPU 103 is flashy when the gaming state is a small number of round games in which the opening period of the lower prize winning opening is sufficiently long. An informing effect may be executed, and a modest informing effect may be executed in a gaming state in which the number of round games with a sufficiently long open period of the lower prize winning opening is large.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, the message of "Aim at V !!" was displayed as instruction | indication production | presentation, and the case where the player was instruct | indicated the operation of launching the game ball to the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B was shown. However, the instruction direction is not limited to such a mode, and a message such as “Aim at the attacker !!” or “Right-hand!” Is displayed, and the game ball to the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is displayed. May be instructed to the player. Here, “attacker” means the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B.

  Further, for the second big hit and the third big hit, there may be a common right-handed instruction such as “right-handed →” as shown in the upper right of FIGS. 40 (A) to (C). Further, such a common right-handed instruction may be always displayed during the big hit regardless of the length of the open period of the big winning opening.

  Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 41, the case where an abnormality is notified immediately when the ON state of the upper big prize opening switch 23A or the lower big prize opening switch 23B is detected when the big hit game is not being shown is shown. For example, the number of detections of the on state of the upper prize winning switch 23A and the lower prize winning switch 23B is counted, and an abnormality is notified on the condition that the detected number has reached a predetermined threshold value. May be.

  In the modified example shown in FIG. 41, even when a big hit game is being played, an abnormal winning is also achieved when a game ball wins a predetermined threshold or more in the two winning winning openings which are not to be released. It may be determined that the abnormality is notified. In this case, in consideration of the presence of the game ball detected by the count switch after the open big winning opening is closed, the threshold used for abnormality determination during the big hit game is not during the big hit game. It is good also as a value larger than the threshold value used for abnormality determination sometimes.

  Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 41, when an abnormal winning to the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is first detected after the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the side game effect lamp 9 is turned on. However, the method of changing the abnormal winning notification mode is not limited to such a mode. For example, after the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, an abnormal winning to the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is first performed. If detected, both the side and upper game effect lamps 9 may be lit.

  Moreover, in the modification shown in FIG. 41, the case where abnormality was notified by lighting the game effect lamp 9 was shown, but the aspect of abnormality notification is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the CPU 103 transmits a command indicating that an abnormal winning has been detected to the effect control CPU 120, and the effect control CPU 120 notifies the image display device 5 of an abnormality based on the reception of the command. A screen may be displayed. Further, for example, the CPU 103 may externally output an external output signal indicating that an abnormal winning is detected to a hall computer or the like.

  Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 41, the case where the abnormal winning notification mode is changed by using the upper and side game effect lamps 9 is shown, but the abnormal winning is performed using only one game effect lamp 9. For example, when an abnormal winning to the first lower prize winning port is detected after the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game effect lamp 9 is blinked. The same game effect lamp 9 may be turned on when an abnormal winning at a lower major winning opening is detected after the first time.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 41, for example, the initial abnormality notification flag is stored in the backup RAM, and after the abnormal winning notification mode for the lower prize winning opening is changed once, the next time the RAM is initialized. It is good also as the alerting | reporting aspect of the abnormal prize-winning to the upper prize-winning mouth being the same as the alerting | reporting aspect of the abnormal prize-winning to the upper prize-winning mouth until it is made.

  In addition, in the modified example shown in FIG. 41, the case where the notification mode of abnormal winning to the lower major winning opening is changed only once after the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is not limited to once. You may make it change the alerting | reporting aspect of the abnormal prize-winning to the predetermined number of big prize winning openings after the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is turned on. For example, after the power to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the side game effect lamp 9 may be lit up to two times when an abnormal winning at the lower prize winning opening is detected.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, etc., one change pattern command is transmitted when the change is started. Although shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before reaching, such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream and the presence or absence of a slip effect. In the second command, a command indicating the variation time and variation mode after reaching reach, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a re-lottery effect, may be transmitted. 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. Note that the game control microcomputer may notify the change time by each of the two commands. In that case, the specific variation mode executed at each timing may be selected by the production control microcomputer. When sending two commands, the two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, the second command May be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example. The order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. As described above, 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 each of the above-described embodiments, “the ratio is different” is not limited to the case where the ratio is different due to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. , A: B = 100%: This is a concept that includes those with different ratios such as 0%.

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

  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 a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. Alternatively, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling in a storage device such as a computer device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

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 Upper special variable prize Ball device 7B Lower 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 switch 22B Second start port switch 23A Upper prize winning port switch 23B Lower major 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 (1)

A gaming machine that performs variable display,
Variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is difficult or impossible to win;
Advantageous state control means for controlling the variable winning means to an advantageous state for changing to the first state;
An instruction effect executing means for executing an instruction effect for instructing a player to perform a game medium discharge operation to the variable winning means in response to the change of the variable winning means to the first state;
In the advantageous state, special state control means for controlling to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state based on the fact that the game medium won in the variable winning means has passed through the specific area;
Winning effect execution means capable of executing a winning effect in response to the game medium passing through the specific area,
The advantageous state control means can control to a plurality of kinds of advantageous states having different periods during which the game medium can pass through the specific area,
The instruction effect execution means restricts the instruction effect when the advantageous state control means is controlled to the first advantageous state in which the game medium can pass through the specific area, while the advantageous state control means. When the game medium is controlled to the second advantageous state in which the period during which the game medium can pass through the specific area is short, the instruction effect is not limited.

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