JP2018068883A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine contributing toward enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: A game machine includes operation means that a player can operate and can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. The game machine includes predetermined performance execution means for executing a predetermined performance during an advantageous state. Based on operation of the operation means, an execution mode of the predetermined performance can be changed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 43

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  As a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a big hit hits a consecutive hit, the number of hits in the big hit (the number of times the jackpot was controlled in the big hit gaming state, hereinafter referred to as the big hit gaming state is simply referred to as “big hit”. There is a gaming machine that displays. In this type of gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that displays a display corresponding to the type of jackpot in the order in which the jackpot is executed when displaying the number of consecutive jackpots (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2006-93685

  However, in the conventional gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, in order to display the number of consecutive big hits, only the display corresponding to the type of the big hit is executed in the order in which the big hit is executed. For this reason, even if the number of consecutive big hits is displayed, it is not interesting and does not contribute much to the improvement of the game entertainment.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that contributes to the improvement of the gaming interest.

(1) A gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) includes operation means (for example, a push button 31B or the like) that can be operated by the player, and is in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player ( For example, a gaming machine that can be controlled to a big hit gaming state or the like, and a predetermined effect (for example, a first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) and a second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B) during the advantageous state. ) Is executed, and the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be changed based on the operation of the operation means (for example, as shown in FIG. 43A). By operating the push button 31B, the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) is switched to the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B)).

  According to this structure, since the effect according to a player's liking can be performed, it can contribute to the improvement of game entertainment.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The predetermined effect executing means can specify the number of times (for example, the number of jackpots) controlled to be in an advantageous state during a predetermined period (for example, during a big hit game) as the predetermined effect (for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 43 (A), the jackpot icon is displayed in parallel with the number of consecutive games, or as shown in FIG. 43 (B), the jackpot icon and the number of times controlled in the jackpot game state are displayed together. May be performed).

  According to this configuration, the number of times controlled to the advantageous state can be easily confirmed, which can contribute to the improvement of the game entertainment.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
An effect capable of displaying the predetermined effect and a specific effect different from the predetermined effect (for example, the big hit first specific effect shown in FIG. 42A and the big hit second specific effect shown in FIG. 42C). A display means (for example, the image display device 5) is provided, and as a display form of the predetermined effect on the effect display means, a first display mode (for example, as shown in FIG. A display mode displayed in parallel on the upper left of the device 5) and a second display mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 43B), which is more difficult to inhibit the display of the specific effect than the first display mode. 300, etc., which are collectively displayed in the lower right corner of the image display device 5).

  According to this configuration, since it is possible to change to a mode in which it is difficult to obstruct the specific performance, it is possible to produce an effect that matches the player's preference and contribute to the improvement of the game entertainment.

(4) In the gaming machine of (3) above,
The first display mode is a display mode in which the display position of the predetermined effect in the effect display means is a first position (for example, the upper left position in the image display device 5).
In the second display mode, the display position of the predetermined effect in the effect display means is a second position (for example, the position of the lower right corner in the image display device 5) that is more difficult to inhibit the specific effect than the first position. You may make it be a display mode.

  According to this configuration, the position can be changed to a position where it is difficult to obstruct the specific effect, so that an effect can be made in accordance with the player's preference, which can contribute to the improvement of the game entertainment.

(5) In the gaming machine of (3) or (4) above,
The display area of the second display mode (for example, the display area when the big hit icon 300 is collectively displayed as shown in FIG. 43B) is the display area of the first display mode (for example, FIG. As shown in A), it may be smaller than the display area when the big hit icon 300 is displayed in parallel.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to change to a mode in which the area to be inhibited with respect to the specific performance can be changed, so that it is possible to produce the performance according to the player's preference and contribute to the improvement of the game entertainment.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (5),
The first display mode is a display mode in which the first display is displayed in parallel, and the number of times controlled to the advantageous state can be specified (for example, as shown in FIG. 43A, the big hit icon 300 is displayed as an image. Display mode displayed in parallel on the upper left of the device 5),
In the second display mode, the second display is collectively displayed so that the specific effect is less likely to be covered than the first display mode, and the display mode (for example, FIG. 43 (B), the jackpot icon 300 is displayed in a batch on the lower right corner of the image display device 5).
Based on the operation of the operation means, the display mode of the predetermined effect displayed on the effect display unit can be switched between the first display mode and the second display mode (for example, FIG. 43A). As shown in FIG. 4, the push button 31B may be operated to switch from the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) to the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B).

  According to this structure, the execution aspect of a predetermined effect can be matched with a player's liking, and it can contribute to the improvement of interest.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (6),
A plurality of the above-mentioned advantageous states (for example, a first jackpot gaming state and a second jackpot gaming state, etc.)
The first display mode includes the type of the advantageous state (for example, the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state) and the number of game media acquired in the advantageous state (for example, the first big hit game state or A display mode (for example, the number of first past winning balls displayed immediately below the first jackpot icon 301 and the second jackpot icon 302) in such a way that the number of prize balls paid out in the second jackpot gaming state can be specified. Display mode in which the first past prize ball number and the second past prize ball number are displayed in the display area 301A and the second past prize ball number display area 302A),
The second display mode is a display mode (for example, the first jackpot icon 301 and the first jackpot icon 301 and the total number of game media acquired for each type of advantageous state and the total number of game media acquired for each type of advantageous state are displayed in an identifiable manner. A display mode in which “× N” (N is an integer) is sequentially displayed on the lower right side of the image display device 5 on the right side of the second jackpot icon 302 may be used.

  According to the said structure, the execution aspect of a predetermined effect can be match | combined with a player's liking, and it can contribute to the improvement of an interest.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (3) to (7),
There are a plurality of types of specific effects (such as a jackpot first specific effect shown in FIG. 42A and a jackpot second specific effect shown in FIG. 42B).
The specific effect can be selected based on an operation different from the operation for changing the display mode of the predetermined effect (for example, an operation of the stick controller 31A shown in FIG. 42A) (shown in FIG. 42A). The selection may be made by switching either the big hit first specific effect or the big hit second specific effect shown in FIG.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent the game entertainment from being deteriorated due to the specific effect being inhibited by the predetermined effect.

(9) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (8),
An effect state control means (for example, an effect state that can be controlled in any one of a plurality of effect states (for example, the A mode or the B mode in FIG. 45) the effect state in the advantageous state (for example, the effect state during the round). Production control microcomputer, etc.)
A notification effect (for example, a notification effect by the first notification image 204 or the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 45) related to the number of game media (for example, the number of game balls) given during the advantageous state is executed. Notification production means (for example, a production control microcomputer, etc.),
The notification production means is
When the production state control means is controlling the first production state (for example, A mode or the like), the notification production by the first notification mode (for example, the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 45) is executed,
When the production state control means is controlling to a second production state (for example, B mode or the like) different from the first production state, a second notification mode (for example, FIG. 45) different from the first notification mode. The notification effect by the second notification image 214 or the like shown may be executed.

  According to the said structure, the interest of the game in an advantageous state can be improved by the alerting | reporting effect according to the production state.

(10) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (9), a predetermined area (for example, the first start prize opening, etc.) to which value is given by passing a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) 2nd start prize opening, big prize opening, general prize opening in modification 2 etc.) and predetermined information (for example, linkage ratio, role ratio, etc.) regarding the value given by passing the game medium to the predetermined area can be displayed. Information display means (for example, a display monitor 29), and the information display means is provided on a board for controlling the game so that visibility is not hindered (see FIG. 47, etc.). You may be made to do.

  According to the above configuration, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the movable aspect for every kind of winning opening, and the number of payout balls. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern classification. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variation pattern classification determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of a fluctuation pattern determination table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. FIG. 40 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an effect control data holding area. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the determination result notification command at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a setting of an opening | release control pattern, and the opening setting example of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a winning opening determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize ball number relevant process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a display switching process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production process during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process after the big hit end. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement etc. in the big hit game state. (A) is a diagram showing an image display device in which a big hit first specific effect is executed, (B) is a diagram showing an image display device in which a big hit second specific effect is executed, and (C) is a probability variation first. The figure which shows the image display apparatus as which the specific effect was performed, (D) is a figure which shows the image display apparatus as which the probability variation 2nd specific effect was performed. (A) is a diagram showing an image display device in which a first predetermined effect is executed, (B) is a diagram showing an image display device in which a second predetermined effect is executed, and (C) is a diagram in which a predetermined effect is executed. It is a figure which shows the image display apparatus which is not. (A) is a diagram showing a first predetermined effect in which jackpot icons are displayed in parallel, and (B) is a diagram showing a second predetermined effect in which jackpot icons are collectively displayed. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting effect in the modification 1. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine in the modification 2 in detail. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification 2. In Modification 2, (A) is a simplified front view of the main board, and (B) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display contents of the display monitor. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of a part of a storage area in a RAM of a main board in Modification 2. 10 is a diagram showing a memory map of a CPU on a main board in Modification 2. FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a RAM area corresponding to a storage area of a main board RAM in Modification 2. In Modification 2, (A) is a time chart showing the display time of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device, and (B-1) to (B-5) explain changes in the display content of the display monitor. It is explanatory drawing to do. It is explanatory drawing explaining the movement of the data memorize | stored in the storage area of the ring buffer in the modification 2. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of a linkage ratio / ratio comparison process in Modification 2; 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a continuous ratio / ratio display control process in Modification 2; It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the counter of the total number of acquired balls in the modification 2, the number of winning combination balls, and the number of consecutive winning combination balls. (A)-(D) are the front views which simplified the other modification 2 of the main board | substrate.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, a first hold for displaying the number of special figure hold memories in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening and the big winning opening, for example, the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening which are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. Two general winning areas of the winning opening 50B are provided.

  The first general winning port 50A and the second general winning port 50B are configured by ball receiving members protruding forward (player side) from the game board surface. The ball receiving member receives the game ball flowing down from above from the opening, and the horizontal length (horizontal width) of the opening of the ball receiving member is larger than the diameter of one game ball, but the game ball 2 It is smaller than the diameter of the piece. Therefore, two or more game balls are arranged in the horizontal direction so as not to pass through the opening of the ball receiving member. The interval between the ball receiving members provided with the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B is an interval through which at least one game ball can pass. Also, a winning ball device for switching the opening and closing of the first general winning port 50A and the second general winning port 50B (for example, a role corresponding to the normal variable winning ball device 6B for switching the opening and closing of the second start winning port). Is not provided and is always open. In addition, even if a game ball wins the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B, both the variable display start condition for the special game and the variable display start condition for the normal game are based on the winning combination. Not satisfied.

  In this embodiment, a predetermined number of prize balls are given to the player as a specific value based on the fact that the game balls have won the general prize opening. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Along with the winning of a game ball in the winning opening, a variable winning ball apparatus, for example, a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B for performing opening / closing control of the second start winning opening, or a special variable for performing opening / closing control of the large winning opening. It is good also as the specific value provided when a game ball wins a general winning opening to make the winning ball apparatus 7 actuate and to make a game ball easy to win a 2nd start winning opening or a big winning opening.

  Further, the specific value given to the player may be varied according to the general winning opening. For example, when a gaming ball wins the first general winning opening 50A, five winning balls are given. However, when a game ball wins the second general winning opening 50B, ten prize balls may be awarded (that is, specific values having different sizes are given). The specific value given when a game ball is won at the first general prize opening 50A is a predetermined number of prize balls. However, when a game ball is won at the second general prize opening 50B, a normal variable prize is awarded. The ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7 may be operated (that is, different types of specific values are given).

  In addition, different effects may be executed according to the specific value given in accordance with the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening, for example, according to the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening And a case where the variable winning ball apparatus operates according to the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening (that is, when the specific value type is different), so that different effects are executed. Also good. In addition, when 10 prize balls are awarded according to the winning of game balls to the general prize opening, and when 5 prize balls are awarded according to the winning of game balls to the general prize opening. Different effects may be executed (that is, when specific values have different magnitudes).

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winning of a game ball to the first general winning opening 50A and the second general winning opening 50B is detected by a general winning opening switch 24A corresponding to both. When a game ball is detected by the general winning opening switch 24A, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  In this embodiment, a prize opening switch 24A corresponding to both of the two first general prize opening 50A and the second general prize opening 50B is provided, so that the game control microcomputer 100 can provide a general prize opening. It is possible to detect that a game ball has won. In addition, the game control microcomputer 100 wins a game ball at the general winning opening by providing a winning opening switch corresponding to each of the two first general winning openings 50A and the second general winning opening 50B. In addition to this, it may also be possible to detect which general winning opening the game ball has won.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. On the basis of the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state, the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. In addition, the second start condition is established by the occurrence of the start winning that is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 when the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. After that, for example, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the end of the previous special game or the big hit game state, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the general winning port switch 24A. Has been. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. The wiring which transmits the command signal for performing display control of these etc. is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The command B1XXH is a probability change end designation command for designating the end of the probability change when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts from the high probability high base state to the low probability low base state without a big hit. When the gaming state shifts from the high probability high base state (probability change state) to the low probability low base state without the big hit and the probability change ends, the big hit consecutive villa ends. For this reason, it is a consecutive resort end condition that the gaming state shifts from the high probability high base state (probability variation state) to the low probability low base state without the big hit and the probability variation ends. A probable change end designation command is set when the consecutive resort end condition is satisfied.

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

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

  The command D1XXH is a general winning opening winning notification command for notifying that a game ball has been won in the general winning opening. The general winning award winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when a game ball passes through the general winning opening, for example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the relationship between the movable mode and the number of payout balls for each type of winning prize. The first start winning opening (ordinary winning ball apparatus 6A) is a starting area that is always maintained in a certain open state, and is a fixed type winning opening. The second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B) is a so-called movable winning opening that is changed by a solenoid 81 between a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position. The general winning ports (first general winning port 50A and second general winning port 50B) are fixed-type winning ports similar to the first start winning port (ordinary winning ball device 6A). The special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 7) is a so-called movable winning opening in which the large winning opening door is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. The first start winning opening (ordinary winning ball apparatus 6A) and the general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A and second general winning opening 50B) are fixed winning openings, and the winning percentage of game balls is independent of the state. Is almost constant. The second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B) and the large winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 7) are movable winning openings, and the winning percentage of the game ball varies greatly depending on the open / close state. ing.

  The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins the first start winning opening (ordinary winning ball device 6A) is three. The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins the second start winning opening (ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B) is three. The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins a general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A and second general winning opening 50B) is six. The number of game balls to be paid out when a game ball wins a big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 7) is fifteen. For this reason, when a game ball has won the first start winning opening (ordinary winning ball apparatus 6A) or the second starting winning opening (ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B), or the general winning opening (the first general winning opening 50A and the second In the 2 general winning opening 50B), too many game balls are not paid out. On the other hand, a lot of game balls are paid out by winning the game balls in the special winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 7).

  FIG. 6 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, and the variable display Corresponding to the case where the result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative display variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative pattern is A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern.

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

  FIG. 7 shows the variation pattern type in the present embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 6 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of a rendering operation executed during variable display of a decorative design.

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

  As shown in FIG. 7, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the contents of variable display. The specific classification of the fluctuation pattern shown in FIG. 6 can be specified from the setting of the fluctuation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. In other words, in the variation pattern determination table 133, variation patterns to which determined values are assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

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

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Before the definite special symbol that becomes the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the variable display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. This is a table to be referred to.

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

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 8, in the gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed (“with probability variation control” in FIG. 7), the gaming state in which the probability variation control is not performed (“ More decision values than “no probability change control”) are assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit”. Thereby, when it is in the probability variation state, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” is higher than when it is not the probability variation state.

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

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. The big hit type determination table 131 is compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type depending on whether the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to jackpot types such as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. As shown in FIG. 9, the jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. May be included.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9, depending on whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure, the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” The decision value assignment for is different. As a result, when the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types. In the case where the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio of determining the big hit type as “first big hit” or “second big hit” can be made different.

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

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In this embodiment, as the variation pattern type determination table, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 10A, the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. 10B, and FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C shown in (C) is prepared in advance.

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10A, each variation pattern type is determined both when the big hit type is “first big hit” and when it is “second big hit”. However, a certain variation pattern type may be determined only when it is a specific jackpot type. That is, a variation pattern type in which a determined value is assigned to either “first big hit” or “second big hit” may be provided. As a result, when a certain jackpot type is determined, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type different from that determined for another jackpot type.

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

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

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

  FIG. 11 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random value MR4 in accordance with the variation pattern type determination result. In the variation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random value MR4 for variation pattern determination is assigned to a single variation pattern or a plurality of variation patterns according to the variation pattern type.

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

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 12 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Yes. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 12 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores 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, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value that is compared with a stored value (effect control process timer value) of an effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control board 12, A determination value corresponding to the execution period of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation on the effect control board 12. The data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

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

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. The production control CPU 120 determines the control content of the production operation according to various control data included in the production control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to flash a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a manner specified by the lamp control data. Control is performed to accept the operation on the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B in the operation valid period specified by the operation detection control data and determine the content of the effect. Note that dummy data may be set in the data corresponding to the production parts that are not to be controlled even though they correspond to the production control process timer determination values.

  The presentation operation shown in FIG. 13B corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative design to the final stop, but is not limited to this, and during the variable display of the decorative design An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during the variable display of decorative symbols may be provided.

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

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

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. 14A is used as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 14A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. Yes.

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

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

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used for controlling the progress of various effect operations. For example, the production control counter setting unit 193 stores data indicating the count value in each of the multiple types of counters. The counters provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 include, for example, a big winning opening winning number counter, a current winning ball number display counter, a cumulative winning ball number display counter, a first big hit consecutive play number counter, and a second big hit consecutive number counter. There is a villa count counter. In addition, each count value of the grand prize winning number counter, current winning ball number display counter, and cumulative winning ball number display counter is the big winning mouth winning number count value, current winning ball number display count value, and cumulative winning ball number display, respectively. The count value, the first big hit consecutive resort count value, and the second big hit consecutive resort count value are stored in a predetermined area. Further, when a big hit consecutive villa occurs, the past prize ball number display count value for the past 50 times is stored as the count value of the present prize ball number display counter. As the past prize ball number display count value, the previous prize ball number display count value to the 50th previous prize ball number display count value are stored. As the first consecutive resort number count value, the number of consecutive resorts per first jackpot is stored, and as the second consecutive resort count number, the number of consecutive resorts per second jackpot is stored. The effect control counter setting unit 193 stores a big hit type (first big hit or second big hit) corresponding to the past prize ball number count value together with the past prize ball number display count value. Note that the jackpot reaming means that the big hit occurs a plurality of times until the retreat termination condition occurs. Although the consecutive resort termination conditions can be set as appropriate, in this embodiment, the probability variation gaming state can be set to end without shifting to the big hit gaming state. The number of consecutive villas in the villa is determined based on the first jackpot villa count count value and the second jackpot villa count count value, and the first jackpot villa count count value and the second jackpot villa count count value, The number obtained by adding is the number of consecutive resorts in the consecutive resort. It should be noted that the first jackpot extended time counter and the second jackpot extended time counter may be combined to provide the extended hit counter.

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

  In this embodiment, the data constituting the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 14B1 and the second starting win command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 14B2 is the effect control buffer setting unit 194. Is stored in a predetermined area. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reserved memory number. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reserved memory number.

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

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

  When the first start win or the second start win occurs, the command transmission is performed in the order of the reserved memory number notification command and the winning determination result designation command. Therefore, if the command is normally received, the storage number notification command, the winning prize is stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” as shown in FIGS. 14B1 and 14B2. The results are stored in the order of judgment result specification commands. In FIG. 14 (B1), commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” and “2”, and in FIG. 14 (B2), the commands are stored in the storage areas corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “3”. Command is stored.

  The commands stored in the first start prize command buffer 194A and the second start prize command buffer 194B are deleted from the one stored in the first storage area every time the decorative symbol variable display is started. And the stored contents thereafter are shifted. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 14 (B1), when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure, it is stored in the buffer number “1”. Are deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number “2” is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number “1”, and at the same time, the buffer numbers “3” and “4” Each command stored in the corresponding area is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 14B2, in the area corresponding to the buffer number “3”, the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command is “ 1 ”is shown, and an example in the case of inconsistency is shown. That is, the buffer number is larger than the second special figure reserved memory number notified by the second reserved memory number notification command, and the second special figure reserved memory number notified from the main board 11 is the second special figure reserved memory number. This is inconsistent with the second special figure reserved storage number specified from the stored content of the command buffer 194B at the time of the two start winnings. Note that each command is shifted when variable display of decorative symbols is started, so even if the buffer number becomes smaller than the special figure reserved memory number notified by the reserved memory number notification command, it is immediately inconsistent. Must not. However, the difference at the time of receiving the command can be contradictory.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, and the second start port to pass through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information, start information, probability variation information, and the like data supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (steps). S13).

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

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

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

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is ON (step S201; YES), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. When the number of first special figure hold storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing the process of step S212, the transmission setting of the winning determination result designation command is performed (step S213). FIG. 18 shows a configuration example of a winning determination result designation command for which transmission setting is performed in the process of step S213. In the winning determination result designation command shown in FIG. 18, the EXT that differs depending on the determination result of which of the plurality of numerical ranges the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted by the processing of step S209 is included. Data is set. More specifically, the command 9500H is a winning determination result first designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is included in the range of “8001” to “8437”. The command 9501H is a winning determination result second designation command indicating that the random value MR1 is within the range of “8438” to “11277”. Command 9502H is a winning determination result third designation command indicating that random number MR1 is included in a range other than the above.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, regardless of whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the random value MR1 is any one of “8001” to “8437”, The special figure display result is determined as “big hit”. Therefore, the first determination command at the time of winning determination result indicates that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state regardless of whether or not the gaming state is in the probability changing state. To be specified on the side. If the random value MR1 is any value between “8438” and “11277”, the special figure display result is determined as “big hit” only when the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the determination result second designation command at the time of winning can be specified on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state when the gaming state is in the probability changing state. Is specified. The winning determination result third designation command designates that it is possible to specify on the side of the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “lost” and it is determined not to control the big hit gaming state.

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

  In such a start winning determination process, after the process of step S211 is executed, the process of step S213 is executed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 15 is executed, so that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening and the first start condition and the second When the start condition is satisfied, two commands, that is, a stored memory number notification command and a winning determination result designation command, are transmitted as a set in one timer interrupt. Note that the commands are not limited to those transmitted in one timer interrupt at a time, and commands may be sequentially transmitted one by one by the command control process in step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 selects 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. And run.

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

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

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

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. The process etc. which measure is included. For example, every time the special symbol change process of step S112 is executed, the special figure change time timer value, which is the stored value of the special figure change time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, is subtracted or added by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B. The elapsed time is measured by the timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure 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 S213, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated to be subtracted by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” in the unit 151B is shifted higher by one entry (step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total 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”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 of FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variation pattern types (step S262). ). Further, for example, by reading the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is specified whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” (step S263). .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After executing the processing of step S270, a special game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special game using the figure (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

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

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step 113 of FIG. In the special symbol stopping process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S291). Here, the special figure fixed display flag is set to the on state by the process of step S295 in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the processing in step S300, the CPU 103 clears the big hit flag and turns it off (step S301). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets, for example, a big hit start flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to an on state (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for ending the time reduction state or the probability variation state (step S303). In the process of step S303, for example, the process of clearing the time reduction flag and the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 to turn off, or the time reduction counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is cleared. Thus, a process for initializing the short-time count value to “0”, a process for clearing the probability variation count counter and initializing the probability variation count value to “0”, and the like may be executed.

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S306, setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S307). Thereby, the change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In this embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state has changed (for example, from the short-time state or the probability change state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when it has changed. On the side of the effect control board 12, the current gaming state is specified from the contents of the gaming state designation command transmitted from the main board 11 (including the fact that the gaming state has changed). The current gaming state may be specified by counting the number of executions of variable display on the side of the effect control board 12 independently of the board 11 side. In this case, the gaming state designation command does not have to be transmitted by the processing in step S307 or the like. Thereafter, if it is determined in step S306 that the probability variation state is to be terminated, a setting for transmitting a probability variation end command is performed (step S308). If the probability variation state is not terminated, the setting for transmitting the probability variation end command is not performed. Even if the probability change state ends when the big hit flag is on (step S303), the setting for transmitting the probability change end command is not performed. Then, the special symbol process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S309), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start time flag is on (step S131). Here, the big hit start time flag is set to the on state in response to the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG.

  If the big hit start flag is not on in step S131 (step S131; NO), a winning opening determination process (see FIG. 25) is executed (step S220), and the process proceeds to step S138. In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the winning opening determination process is also executed in the post-hit opening process in step S114, thereby suitably detecting a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. Can do. For example, over-winning can be suitably detected while waiting for the next release (during step S138 (YES)). The winning opening determination process will be described later.

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

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

  Following the process of step S136, an opening control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value read in step S136 is set (step S137). At this time, as shown in FIG. 23A, for example, if the big hit type buffer value is “1”, the release control pattern of the release KP1 is set. On the other hand, if the jackpot type buffer value is “2”, the release control pattern of release KP2 is set.

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

  On the other hand, if it is not waiting for the next opening (step S138; NO), that is, if the interval period ends, the CPU 103 controls the opening of the big winning opening (step S139). For example, the CPU 103 sets an opening time for opening the grand prize opening based on the opening control pattern set in step S137 and the count value in the big prize opening number counter, and the big prize opening is opened. Set as follows. Specifically, in the process of step S139, the CPU 103 sets the release control set in step S137 as the timer initial value of the release time timer value that is the stored value of the release time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. What is necessary is just to set the big winning opening opening time (upper limit time set as an open state) of a pattern. For example, when the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 shown in FIG. 23B is set, the timer initial value is 29 only when the count value of the special winning opening opening number counter is “1” to “6”. When 5 seconds is set and the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 shown in FIG. 23B is set, for example, the count value of the winning prize opening number counter is any of “1” to “16” In this case, 29.5 seconds may be set as the timer initial value. Further, in the process of step S139, for example, a solenoid drive signal for a predetermined large winning opening door solenoid is started to be output via a predetermined solenoid circuit, and so on, so that the large winning opening for opening the large winning opening is made. What is necessary is just to set the solenoid for doors to an ON state.

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

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S121). If the big winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S121; NO), a winning opening determination process is executed (step S220). FIG. 25 shows the big hit release preprocessing (step S114) of FIG. 22, the big hit release processing (step S115) of FIG. 24, the big hit release post processing (step S116) of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the winning opening determination process performed by.

In the winning prize determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 is turned on (step S221).
If the count switch 23 is not on (step S221; NO), the process proceeds to step S225.

  When the count switch 23 is on (step S221; YES), transmission setting of a big prize opening prize notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the winning of a game ball to the big prize opening is performed. (Step S222). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is “5”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S223). If the value of the special figure process flag is not “5” corresponding to the big hit release process (step S223; NO), the process proceeds to step S225.

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

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the general winning opening switch 24A is turned on (step S225). If the general winning opening switch 24A is not on (step S225; NO), the winning opening determination process is terminated. When the general winning opening switch 24A is ON (step S225; YES), transmission setting of a general winning opening winning notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of winning of a game ball to the general winning opening is performed. (Step S226). Then, the winning mouth determination process ends.

  Returning to FIG. Following the winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (“10” in the present embodiment) (step S126). If the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S126; NO), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

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

  Following the processing of step S127, the winning number counter is cleared and the winning number count value is initialized to “0” (step 128). Then, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S129), and then the big hit release processing is ended.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-hit opening post-processing shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first executes a winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25 (step S220). In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the winning opening determination process is also executed in the post-hit opening process in step S116, so that a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value is suitably detected. Can do.

  After executing the winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 updates the large winning opening opening count value so that 1 is added (step S364). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the updated big winning opening opening count value has reached the maximum value (step S365).

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

  If the winning prize opening opening count value is other than the maximum value (step S365; NO), a round start waiting time (interval time) is set (step S366). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined round start waiting time as a timer initial value of the round start waiting time timer value which is a stored value of the round start waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. That's fine. Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting a notification command after opening the big prize opening to the effect control board 12 (step S367). After executing the process of step S367, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit release process (step S368), and the post-hit release process is terminated. Thus, until it is determined by the process of step S365 that the updated big prize opening number count value is the maximum value, the process of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. Multiple rounds of opening the grand prize opening can be executed. Further, by setting the round start waiting time in the process of step S366, the next open waiting is performed in the process of step S114 shown in FIG. 16 until the round start waiting time elapses (step S138; YES). The next round can be started after a desired interval period.

  When the winning prize opening number count value is the maximum value in step S365 (step S365; YES), the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set (step S369). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit end presentation waiting time timer value which is a stored value of the big hit end presentation wait time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit end presentation wait time is set. Should be set. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S370). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S371), and then the big hit release post-processing is ended. In this way, by setting the big hit end presentation waiting time in the process of step S369, according to the end of the ending effect executed on the side of the presentation control board 12 in the process of step S117 shown in FIG. The special symbol normal process in step S110 shown in FIG. 16 can be executed.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the jackpot end time effect waiting time has elapsed (S321). In the process of step S321, for example, whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time timer for which the timer initial value was set in step S369 of the big hit release post process has timed out (the big hit end presentation waiting time timer value becomes 0). Whether or not) may be determined. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 25 is executed (step S220), and the big hit end process is ended. In this way, in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, the winning opening determination process is also executed in the big hit end process in step S117, so that it is possible to suitably detect a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. it can.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 28 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Set the registers of the mounted CTC. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and the process waits.

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

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

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

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

  29 and 30 are flowcharts showing an example of the command analysis process executed in step S74 of FIG. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first receives a command received from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 by confirming the storage contents of the effect control command reception buffer. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). If there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process is terminated.

  If there is a received command (step S501; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is a variable display result notification command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command. (Step S503). When the received command is a variable display result notification command (step S503; YES), it is determined whether or not the received variable display result command is a command corresponding to a jackpot (S504). When the received variable display result command is a command corresponding to the big hit (step S504; YES), it is determined whether or not a prize ball number processing flag is set (step S505). When the winning ball number processing flag is not set (step S505; NO), the winning ball number processing flag is set (step S506). In step S503, when the received command is not a variable display result notification command (step S503; NO), in step S504, when the received variable display result command is not a command corresponding to a big hit (step S504; NO), in step S505, an award is given. When the ball count processing flag is set (step S505; YES), the process proceeds to step S507.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the received command is a big prize winning notification command (step S507). When the command is a big prize winning notification command (step S507; YES), the effect control CPU 120 counts the number of big prize winning prizes which is a stored value of the big prize winning number counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The value is updated so as to add 1 (step S508). Then, the command analysis process ends. The grand prize winning number count value indicates the number of times that a game ball has won a big winning opening from the time a round is executed until the next round is executed.

  When the received command is not a big prize winning notification command in step S507 (step S507; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a general winning prize winning notification command (step S509). . When the command is a general winning opening prize notification command (step S509; YES), the general winning opening winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S510). Then, the command analysis process ends. The general winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times that a game ball has won a general winning opening between the execution of a round and the execution of the next round.

  When the received command is not a general winning opening prize notification command in step S509 (step S509; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a large winning opening open notification command (step S511). ). When the command is for notification of opening of the big prize opening (step S511; YES), the flag for opening the big prize opening is set (step S512), the big prize opening number of times counter is cleared, and the number of times of winning the big prize mouth is counted. It is initialized to “0” (step S513), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  When the received command is not a notification command during opening of the big winning opening in step S513 (step S513; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a notification command after opening the big winning opening (step S513). S514). When it is a notification command after opening the big winning opening (step S514; YES), the flag after opening the big winning opening is set (step S515), and the command analysis processing is ended.

  When the received command is not a notification command after opening the big winning opening in step S514 (step S514; NO), as shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit start designation command. Determination is made (step S518). If it is a winning start designation command (step S518; YES), a winning start designation command reception flag and a winning ball number calculation execution flag are set (step S519), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  When the received command is not a hit start specifying command in step S518 (step S518; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit end specifying command (step S520). If it is a winning end designation command (step S520; YES), a winning end designation command reception flag and a winning ball number calculation end flag are set (step S521), and the command analysis process is terminated.

  When the received command is not a hit / end designation command in step S520 (step S520; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a gaming state designation command (step S522). When it is a gaming state designation command (step S522; YES), the on state / off state of the high probability flag and the high base flag are switched based on the contents of the received gaming state designation command (step S523). The high-accuracy flag is provided, for example, in the production control flag setting unit 191 and is turned on in response to the probability variation state, and is used for switching the on / off state of the probability variation flag on the main board 11 side. Correspondingly, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in the production control flag setting unit 191 and is turned on in response to the time reduction state, and is used to switch the time reduction flag on the main board 11 side between the on state and the off state. Correspondingly, the on state and the off state are switched. Specifically, when the gaming state designation command designates the highly accurate high base state, the effect control CPU 120 turns on both the high probability flag and the high base flag. When the gaming state designation command is to designate the high probability low base state, the high probability flag is turned on and the high base flag is turned off. When the gaming state designation command is to designate the low probability high base state, the high probability flag is turned off and the high base flag is turned on. When the gaming state designation command designates the low probability low base state, both the high probability flag and the high base flag are turned off. In the present embodiment, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a gaming state of either a low probability low base state or a high probability high base state, the received gaming state designation command designates the low probability low base state. Either a gaming state designation command or a gaming state designation command that designates a highly accurate base state. Thereafter, the command analysis process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S522 that the received command is not a gaming state designation command (step S522; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is a probability change designation command (step S525). When it is a probability change end designation command (step S525; YES), the prize ball number processing flag is cleared (step S526). Further, when the probability change end designation command is received, it is determined that the jackpot retreat has ended, the cumulative prize ball number display counter is cleared (step S527), and the current prize ball number display count value is set to 0. The command analysis process is terminated. If the command is not a certain change end designation command (step S525; NO), after setting according to other received commands (step S528), the command analysis processing is terminated.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a prize ball number related process (step S150). Then, according to the value of the production process flag provided in the production control flag setting unit, any one of the processes in steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball number related process executed in step S150 of FIG. As shown in FIG. 32, in the prize ball number related processing, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball number processing flag is set (step S601). When the prize ball number processing flag is not set (step S601; NO), the prize ball number related process is terminated.

  When the prize ball number processing flag is set in step S601 (step S601; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the prize ball number calculation execution flag is set (step S602). When the prize ball number calculation execution flag is not set (step S602; NO), the process proceeds to step S604.

  When the prize ball number calculation execution flag is set (step S602; YES), the effect control CPU 120 calculates the current prize ball number and the cumulative prize ball number (step S603). The number of the winning balls this time is paid when the game ball wins at the big win (special variable winning ball apparatus 7) or the general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A and second general winning opening 50B). This is the total number of prize balls that have been issued. The current number of winning balls is counted by a current number of winning balls display counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The cumulative number of winning balls means that a game ball wins a big winning opening (special variable winning ball apparatus 7) or a general winning opening (first general winning opening 50A and second general winning opening 50B) during a jackpot. This is the total number of prize balls paid out by. The accumulated prize ball number is updated by an accumulated prize ball number display counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. For example, when the CPU 120 for effect control receives a winning prize winning notification command in the command analysis process (step S74) shown in FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 (step S507; YES), the present prize ball number display counter is displayed. The accumulated prize ball number display count value which is the stored value of the current prize ball number display count value which is the stored value and the stored value of the accumulated prize ball number display counter is added by 15. The cumulative number of prize balls is the number of prize balls that are cleared when the probability variation end designation command is received and the prize ball number processing flag is cleared. For this reason, the cumulative number of winning balls is the cumulative value of the number of winning balls in the big hit game state.

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the award ball number calculation end flag is set (step S604). When the award ball number calculation end flag is not set (step S604; NO), the process proceeds to step S607. When the winning ball number calculation end flag is set (step S604; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the winning ball number calculation execution flag and the winning ball number calculation flag (step S605).

  Then, the effect control CPU 120 shifts the current prize ball number to the past prize ball number (step S606). Specifically, the count value of the current award ball number display counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193 (current award ball number display count value) is shifted to the past award ball number display count value and the current award ball The number display counter is cleared, and the current winning ball number display count value is set to zero. Further, the effect control CPU 10 shifts the N-th previous prize ball number display count value (N: integer) to the (N + 1) -th previous prize ball number display count value, and sets the 50th previous prize ball number display count value. to erase.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the number of prize balls (step S607). In the award ball number notification, as shown in FIG. 43 (A), the past award ball numbers and the accumulated award ball numbers in the past N times (here, 6 times) of big hits are displayed. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 executes display switching processing (step S608).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the display switching process executed in step S608 of FIG. In the display switching process, a process of switching the contents of the predetermined effect and the specific effect that are executed during the big hit and the probability change is executed. In the present embodiment, the predetermined effect includes a first predetermined effect and a second predetermined effect, and the specific effect includes a first specific effect and a second specific effect. In the predetermined effect, the number of prize balls in the ream is informed. Moreover, there may be no predetermined effect. Specific contents of these predetermined effects and specific effects will be further described later.

  In the display switching process, first, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the push button 31B has been operated (step S651). This determination is made based on whether or not an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 31B has been detected is transmitted from the push sensor 35B. If the push button 31B has not been operated, the process proceeds to step S658.

  In step S651, when the push button 31B is operated (step S651; YES), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not reach is established (step S652). This determination is performed based on the transmitted variation pattern command and the time after the start of the variation according to the variation pattern designation command. When reach is established (step S652; YES), the process proceeds to step S658.

  When reach is not established in step S652 (step S652; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the first predetermined effect is being executed (step S653). When the first predetermined effect is being executed (step S653; YES), the effect is switched from the first predetermined effect to the second predetermined effect (step S654). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S658. When the first predetermined effect is not being executed (step S653; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the second predetermined effect is being executed (step S655).

  When the second predetermined effect is being executed (step S655; YES), the effect control CPU 120 switches the second predetermined effect to no predetermined effect (step S656). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S658. When the second predetermined effect is not being executed (step S655; NO), there is no predetermined effect. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 switches the predetermined effect from the state of no effect to the first predetermined effect. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S658.

  Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the stick controller 31A has been operated (step S658). This determination is made based on whether or not an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected is transmitted from the controller sensor unit 35A. When there is no operation of the stick controller 31A (step S658; NO), the display switching process is terminated.

  When the stick controller 31A is operated in step S658 (step S658; YES), it is determined whether or not the first specific effect is being executed (step S659). When the first specific effect is being executed (step S659; YES), the specific effect is switched to the second specific effect (step S660). Thereafter, the display switching process ends.

  In step S659, when the first specific effect is not being executed (step S659; NO), the second specific effect is being executed as the specific effect. At this time, the specific effect is switched to the first specific effect (step S661). Thus, the display switching process ends.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol (definite ornament symbol) by reading the EXT data in the display result designation command ( Step S701). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on the variation pattern (step S702). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the usage pattern. Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 executes a pending digest process (step S703). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 uses the decorative symbol variation time timer value corresponding to the variation pattern as an initial value of the decorative symbol variation time timer value, which is a stored value of the decorative symbol variation time timer provided in the rendering control timer setting unit 192. Is set (step S704), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S172) (step S705), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display effect processing executed in step S172 of FIG. In the variable display effect process shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become zero. (Step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the decorative symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decorative symbol variation time has elapsed). When the decorative symbol variation time timer value is not 0 (step S711; NO), execution of variable display is controlled according to the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the variable display start setting process (step S712). Then, the variable display effect process is terminated. When the decorative symbol variation time timer value becomes 0 (step S711; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the special symbol waiting process (step S173) (step S713) and variable. The in-display effect process is terminated.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the special chart waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special symbol waiting process shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720). When the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is not set (step S720; NO), the special symbol waiting process is terminated.

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

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

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

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit start process executed in step S174 of FIG. In the big hit starting process shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big winning opening open flag is set (step S741). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a special winning opening open notification command has been received. When the big prize opening opening flag is not set (step S741; NO), the execution of the fanfare effect set in the special symbol waiting process is controlled (step S742), and the big hit starting process is terminated.

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

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the in-round processing executed in step S175 of FIG. In the mid-round process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the post-winner opening flag is set (step S751). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a notification command after opening the special winning opening is received. When the flag after opening the big prize opening is not set (step S751; NO), the execution of the opening effect set in the big hit starting process is controlled (step S752), and the in-round process is ended.

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

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of post-round processing executed in step S176 of FIG. In the round post-process shown in FIG. 39, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. When the winning end designation command reception flag is not set (step S760; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening open flag is set (step S761). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a special winning opening open notification command has been received. When the big prize opening opening flag is not set (step S761; NO), the execution of the closing effect set in the in-round processing is controlled (step S762), and the post-round processing is ended.

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

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

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end post-processing executed in step S177 of FIG. In the post-hit end processing shown in FIG. 40, the effect control CPU 120 first decrements the ending effect time timer value by 1 (step S770), and determines whether or not the ending effect time timer value has become 0 (step S771). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed). When the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step S771; NO), execution of the ending effect set in the mid-round process is controlled (step S772), and the post-hit end process is terminated. When the ending effect time timer value becomes 0 (step S771; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S773), and the big hit ends End post-processing.

  Next, the production operation during the big hit gaming state will be described. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating an example of the effect operation in the big hit gaming state. When shifting to the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 41 (A), a large “big hit” character is displayed on the image display device 5. Then, it shifts to the big hit gaming state.

  During the jackpot gaming state, a predetermined effect and a jackpot specific effect are executed. As for the predetermined effect, information regarding the big hits at the present time and during the retreat is displayed. The big hit specific effect is executed mainly for the purpose of enlivening the big hit game state. Here, the first predetermined effect and the big hit first specific effect are executed as the predetermined effect and the big hit specific effect. As shown in FIG. 41B, in the first predetermined effect, the first big hit icon 301 (big hit icon 300) is displayed on the upper left of the image display device 5, and the cumulative number of winning balls on the upper right of the image display device 5 is displayed. An effect in which the display area 400 is displayed is executed. In the cumulative prize ball display area 400, the cumulative prize ball number is displayed. With this first predetermined effect, information that the current big hit is the first big hit and information about the current cumulative number of prize balls are displayed. In the first big hit specific effect, an effect is displayed in which the first character 351, the second character 352, the third character 353, and the big hit first background image 355 of the animation are displayed on the image display device 5. The first character 351, the second character 352, and the third character 353 perform an effect mainly intended to excite the big hit gaming state.

  The first big hit icon 301 is an icon that is displayed when the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state by the first big hit (6 rounds) shown in FIG. When shifting to the big hit game state by the second big hit (15 rounds) shown in FIG. 3 (B), the second big hit icon 302 (big hit icon 300) shown in FIG. 43 (A) is displayed. In the accumulated prize ball number display area 400, the accumulated prize ball number in the consecutive resort is displayed. With the progress of the big hit game state, the game balls were paid out by winning the game balls in the grand prize opening (special variable prize ball device 7) or the general prize opening (first general prize opening 50A and second general prize opening 50B). As the number of prize balls increases, the number of cumulative prize balls displayed in the cumulative prize ball number display area 400 also increases. In the cumulative award ball number display area 400 shown in FIG. 41 (B), “372” which is a prize ball that has been paid out to date with this big hit is displayed.

  While the predetermined effect and the big hit specific effect are being executed, a button icon 410 and a controller icon 420 are displayed on the lower left of the image display device 5. The button icon 410 is an icon imitating the push button 31B, and the controller icon 420 is an icon imitating the stick controller 31A. By displaying the button icon 410 and the stick controller 31A on the image display device 5, the player is notified that the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A can be operated, and the push button 31B and the stick controller 31A are operated. Encourage players.

  When the big hit gaming state is finished, as shown in FIG. 41C, the image display device 5 displays an image based on the ending effect. In the ending effect, an image in which the second character 352 bows is displayed. Further, while the ending effect is being executed, the first predetermined effect is also being executed, the first big hit icon 301 is displayed, and the cumulative prize ball number is displayed in the cumulative prize ball number display area 400. During the ending effect, a button icon 410 and a controller icon 420 are displayed at the lower left of the image display device 5. Note that the button icon 410 and the controller icon 420 may not be displayed during the ending effect. In addition, when a game ball wins a general winning opening while the ending effect is being executed, the winning ball paid out by winning the game ball is not added to the cumulative number of winning balls, but the ending effect is executed. When a game ball wins a general winning slot while the game is in progress, award balls paid out by winning the game ball may be added to the cumulative number of winning balls.

  When the big hit gaming state is finished, the game shifts to the probability variation gaming state. During the probability change gaming state, as shown in FIG. 41D, the first predetermined effect and the probability change first specific effect are executed. In the first predetermined effect, as in the big hit gaming state, the first big hit icon 301 is displayed on the upper left of the image display device 5, and the cumulative prize ball display area 400 on the upper right of the image display device 5 has a cumulative prize ball. The number is displayed.

  Further, during the probability variation gaming state, a first past winning ball number display area 301A is provided immediately below the first jackpot icon 301. In the first past winning ball number display area 301 </ b> A, the past winning ball number in the big hit that causes the first big hit icon 301 to be displayed is displayed. The first past winning ball number display area 301 </ b> A is provided not only during the probable gaming state but also during the second or subsequent jackpot gaming state in the Renso. Further, the button icon 410 and the controller icon 420 are displayed on the lower left of the image display device 5 even while the predetermined effect and the probability change effect are being executed.

  As the big hit specific effect, the big hit first specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (A) and the big hit second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B) are provided. 42A and 42B show examples in which the first predetermined effect is executed as the predetermined effect. As the predetermined effect, the second predetermined effect may be executed instead of the first predetermined effect, or the predetermined effect may not be executed.

  For example, the first character 351, the second character 352, and the third character 353 play an instrument or sing on the image display device 5, for example, as part of the big hit first specific effect shown in FIG. Is displayed, and a predetermined big hit first background image 355 is displayed. Part of the big hit second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B) is, for example, an image in which the first character 351, the second character 352, and the third character 353 fly in the air is displayed on the image display device 5. This is an effect in which a predetermined big hit second background image 360 is displayed.

  As the probability change specific effect, a probability change first specific effect shown in FIG. 42C and a probability change second specific effect shown in FIG. 42C and 42D show an example in which the first predetermined effect is executed as the predetermined effect. As the predetermined effect, the second predetermined effect may be executed instead of the first predetermined effect, or the predetermined effect may not be executed.

  Part of the probability variation first specific effect shown in FIG. 42C is an effect in which, for example, the second character 352 performing a dance is displayed large on the image display device 5 and the probability variation first background image 357 is displayed. . Part of the probability variation second background effect shown in FIG. 42D is an effect in which, for example, an image of a witch-like second character 352 is displayed and a predetermined probability variation second background image 358 is displayed.

  The big hit first specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (A) and the big hit second specific effect shown in FIG. 42 (B) can be switched by operating the stick controller 31A when the controller icon 420 is displayed. it can. Similarly, the probability variation 1 specific effect shown in FIG. 42C and the probability variation second specific effect shown in FIG. 42D are switched by operating the stick controller 31A when the controller icon 420 is displayed. It is possible.

  As the predetermined effects, a first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43A and a second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43B are provided. In addition, as shown in FIG. 43C, there is an effect in which the predetermined effect is not executed. 43A to 43C, the big hit first specific effect is executed. As the specific effects, in addition to the big hit first specific effects, the big hit second specific effects, the probability variation first specific effects, and the probability variation second specific effects may be executed.

  The first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) is provided with a cumulative prize ball number display area 400 on the upper right of the image display device 5 to display the cumulative prize ball number, and corresponds to the big hit gaming state that has been shifted to the consecutive resort. The first jackpot icon 301 and the second jackpot icon 302 to be displayed are displayed side by side in parallel on the upper left of the image display device 5. Hereinafter, a display in which the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 are arranged in parallel is also referred to as a parallel display. In the first predetermined effect, the jackpot icon 300 is displayed in parallel as many times as the number of consecutive resorts.

  In the example shown in FIG. 43A, there are currently six consecutive villas, and the past five big hits in the consecutive villas are “first big hit”, “first big hit”, “second big hit”, “second big hit” It is “first big hit”, and “second big hit” is currently being executed. The number of consecutive resorts is determined by the number obtained by adding the first big hit consecutive resort count value and the second big hit consecutive resort count value. The first jackpot icon 301 and the second jackpot icon 302 (jackpot icon 300) increase sequentially as the number of consecutive games increases. During the retreat, the big hit icon 300 starts to be displayed sequentially from the left end, and as the number of retreats increases, the big hit icon 300 is displayed in a horizontal row. If five jackpot icons are displayed in parallel in one row, the sixth and subsequent icons are displayed in a horizontal row in the lower row. Furthermore, the eleventh and subsequent items are further displayed in a horizontal row in the lower row. Similarly, the big hit icon 300 can be displayed with an upper limit of 50. The upper limit number may be less than 50 or may exceed 50. In the case where the renso is generated exceeding the upper limit for displaying the jackpot icon 300, display by another method may be performed. For example, as the number of resorts increases, you may continue to display the maximum number of jackpot icons by deleting the old jackpot icon or not displaying the new jackpot icon, or exceeding the maximum number The jackpots generated in this way may be displayed together. For example, when the number of consecutive resorts exceeds a predetermined number of consecutive resorts, an icon dedicated to the number of consecutive resorts may be displayed. For example, when the number of consecutive resorts exceeds ten consecutive resorts, You may make it display together the icon for exclusive use of 10 consecutive villas which collected the consecutive resorts, and the big hit icon for the portion exceeding 10 consecutive resorts. When the predetermined number of consecutive resorts is exceeded, a plurality of dedicated icons for the predetermined number of consecutive resorts may be displayed. In the dedicated icon for the predetermined number of consecutive resorts, the number of the first big hit and the second big hit may be displayed, or the first big hit and the second big hit may be displayed together. The icon dedicated to the number of consecutive resorts may have a form that is the same as or similar to the collective display 310 (see FIG. 43B) described below, or may have a different form without approximating the collective display 310. .

  In the parallel display, when the game shifts to the big hit game state during the retreat, a big hit icon 300 is additionally displayed on the right side. When five jackpot icons 300 are displayed in a horizontal row, a new jackpot icon 300 is displayed at a lower stage of the jackpot icon 300 at the left end thereof.

  In addition, below the first jackpot icon 301 and the second jackpot icon 302 corresponding to the past jackpot game state in the consecutive resort, a first past prize ball number display area 301A and a second past prize ball number display area 302A, respectively. Is provided. In the first past award ball number display area 301A and the second past award ball number display area 302A, the past award ball number corresponding to each big hit is displayed. The number of past prize balls will be roughly similar depending on the type of jackpot. For example, in this embodiment, the first big hit is over 900 and the second big win is over 2400. However, a prize exceeding the upper limit of the number of winning prizes (so-called over-winning prize) or a general winning prize is awarded. Therefore, the number of past prize balls often fluctuates even with big hits of the same type. For this reason, by displaying the past prize ball number in the first past prize ball number display area 301A and the second past prize ball number display area 302A, the player can be surely notified of the past prize ball number. In particular, the number of past prize balls increases as the number of game balls awarded to over-wins or general prizes increases. In this case, the player can have a better feeling than usual, but by displaying the number of past prize balls, the player can be given a more effective feeling.

  In the example shown in FIG. 43A, the past winning ball number “924” is displayed in the first past winning ball number display area 301A corresponding to the first winning game (first winning game), and the second winning game (first winning game). In the corresponding first past award ball number display area 301A, the past award ball number “918”, in the second past award ball number display area 302A corresponding to the third big hit (second big hit), the past award ball number “2424”, In the second past winning ball number display area 302A corresponding to the fourth big hit (second big hit), the past winning ball number “2418”, and the first past winning ball number display area corresponding to the fifth big hit (first big hit). Each past winning ball number “936” is displayed in 301A. Also, in the cumulative prize ball display area 400, the cumulative number “7620” of the past prize balls during the five big hits is displayed.

  The big hit of the sixth consecutive villa currently being executed is the second big hit, and a second big hit icon 302 corresponding to the second big hit is displayed, but below the second big hit icon 302, the second big hit icon 302 is displayed. 2 Past winning ball number display area 302A is not displayed. As described above, the first past winning ball number display area 301A or the second past winning ball number display area 302A is provided below the first big hit icon 301 or the second big hit icon 302. Only the first big hit icon 301 or the second big hit icon 302 corresponding to. Note that the first past prize ball number display area 301A or the second past prize ball number display area 302A may be provided below the first jackpot icon 301 or the second jackpot icon 302 corresponding to the current jackpot.

  In the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B), the cumulative prize ball number display area 400 is provided on the upper right of the image display device 5 to display the cumulative prize ball number, and the number of jackpot gaming states that have shifted to the retreat. Is an effect in which “× N” (N is an integer) is sequentially displayed on the lower right side of the image display device 5 on the right side of the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302. Hereinafter, “× N” is displayed on the right side of the first jackpot icon 301 and the second jackpot icon 302, and the display that collectively indicates the number of jackpot gaming states that have shifted to the villa is also referred to as a batch display 310. In the second predetermined effect, the jackpot icon 300 and the number of controlled times of the jackpot game state are displayed together. “N” of “× N” displayed on the right side of the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302 can be determined based on the first big hit hits count value and the second big hit hits count value. it can.

  When the collective display 310 is performed, an area for displaying the cumulative number of past winning balls in the first big hit (hereinafter referred to as “first cumulative winning ball number”) immediately below the number of consecutive games on the right side of the first big hit icon 301. An area for displaying the cumulative number of past prize balls in the second big hit (hereinafter referred to as “second cumulative prize ball number”) is provided immediately below the number of consecutive games on the right side of the second big hit icon 302. In the production control board 12, the first cumulative prize ball number and the second cumulative prize ball number are calculated from the past prize ball number and the like during the consecutive game and displayed as a collective display 310.

  In the collective display 310, as compared with the parallel display, the display area as a whole of the predetermined effect is smaller than the parallel display, and the display position is specified in addition to the upper right corner (cumulative prize ball display area 400) similar to the parallel display. It is only displayed in the lower right corner, which is a position where it is difficult to impede the performance. For this reason, the collective display 310 is displayed in a manner that is less likely to hinder the specific effect than the parallel display. When the big hit is one time, the numerical value of “N” on the side where the big hit has not occurred among the first big hit and the second big hit is displayed as “0”. The display area is larger than the parallel display, but when the big hit is twice or more, the collective display 310 has a smaller display area than the parallel display. When the big hit is one time, the display area of the collective display 310 may be displayed smaller than the big hit icon 300. Alternatively, in the collective display 310, only the big hit icon 300 (the first big hit icon 301 or the second big hit icon 302) corresponding to the generated big hit among the first big hit and the second big hit is displayed, and the big hit that has not occurred is displayed. The corresponding jackpot icon may not be displayed.

  In the collective display 310, the icon corresponding to the current jackpot, here, the number of extended games for the second jackpot icon 302 is not added (it remains “× 5”), The icon corresponding to the jackpot, here, the number of consecutive hits of the second jackpot icon 302 may be added, and in addition to the collective display 310, the jackpot icon corresponding to the current jackpot is displayed on the upper left of the screen or the like. May be.

  In addition, an effect that does not display a predetermined effect is also provided. When the predetermined effect is not executed, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), the image display device 5 is in a state where a specific image, here, the big hit first specific image is displayed. Also, when the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A) or the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B) is being executed, or when the predetermined effect is not being executed as shown in FIG. 43 (C). However, the button icon 410 and the controller icon 420 are displayed on the image display device 5 together with the big hit first specific image.

  The first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A), the second predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (B), and the effect in which the predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (C) is not executed are displayed when the button icon 410 is displayed. It can be switched by operating the push button 31B. For example, as shown in FIG. 43A, when the push button 31B is operated while the first predetermined effect is displayed on the image display device 5, the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 2 Switch to the specified effect. As shown in FIG. 43 (B), when the push button 31B is operated while the second predetermined effect is displayed on the image display device 5, the second predetermined effect is displayed as shown in FIG. 43 (C). The production is switched to the production that is not executed. As shown in FIG. 43 (C), when the push button 31B is operated while an effect in which the predetermined effect is not displayed on the image display device 5 is being executed, the first predetermined effect shown in FIG. 43 (A). Is displayed.

  In the gaming machine 1 having the above configuration, as shown in FIG. 43, the predetermined effect can be switched between the first predetermined effect, the second predetermined effect, and no predetermined effect by operating the push button 31B. . For this reason, it is possible to produce an effect that matches the player's preference with respect to the predetermined effect, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 43A, in the first predetermined effect, the big hit icon 300 (the first big hit icon 301 and the second big hit icon 302) is displayed in parallel on the image display device 5. Therefore, information such as the number of consecutive jackpots and the number of past prize balls in the pool can be provided to the player. Note that the number of jackpot reams is the number of times the game was controlled in the big hit gaming state during the reunion.

  Further, as the number of consecutive resorts increases, the number of jackpot icons 300 displayed on the image display device 5 increases. When the number of jackpot icons 300 displayed on the image display device 5 increases, the player can recognize that a large number of consecutive games have occurred at a glance. A feeling can be heightened.

  On the other hand, when a large number of jackpot icons 300 are displayed on the image display device 5, the display area of the specific effect being executed on the image display device 5 is reduced. For example, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), when ten consecutive villas are generated and ten jackpot icons 300 are displayed, the display of the image display device 5 is eroded by the jackpot icon 300 and the display area of the specific effect is increased. The face of the first character 351 and the second character 352 in the specific effect is hidden by the big hit icon 300.

  As described above, when the display area of the specific effect is reduced by the erosion of the screen of the image display device 5 by the big hit icon 300, the display of the specific effect for exciting the big hit gaming state is reduced. For this reason, it is considered that the jackpot icon 300 may be disturbing for a player who wants to enjoy a specific performance. In particular, in the example of FIG. 44A, for a player who wants to enjoy the facial expressions of the first character 351 and the second character 352 in the specific effect, there is a high possibility that the big hit icon 300 will be disturbed.

  In this regard, as shown in FIG. 44B, when the predetermined effect is the second predetermined effect and the big hit icon 300 or the like is collectively displayed 310, the big hit icon 300 or the number of times of execution in the villa is displayed. The first cumulative total number of winning balls and the second total total number of winning balls are displayed in the first past total number of winning balls display area 301B and the second past total number of winning balls display area 302B. As a result, it is possible to reduce the display area while displaying information related to past big hits, so that the specific effect can be displayed over a wide area of the image display device 5. Therefore, the specific effect can be displayed widely, and the big hit gaming state can be excited.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), it is possible to prevent the image display device 5 from executing a predetermined effect. When the predetermined effect is not executed in the image display device 5, the specific effect can be displayed in almost the entire area of the image display device 5. Therefore, the specific effect can be displayed more widely, and the big hit gaming state can be excited.

  When switching a predetermined effect, a player who wants to know information related to the jackpot in the consecutive resort can display the first predetermined effect, and a player who wants to enjoy the specific effect can not display the predetermined effect. Since display according to such player's preference can be performed, it can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In the first predetermined effect or the second predetermined effect, the number of big hits during the recreation is displayed. For this reason, the player can easily confirm the number of jackpots in the recreational resort, which can contribute to improvement of interest.

  Further, in the second predetermined effect, the collective display 310 is displayed in a manner at a position where the specific effect is hardly hindered. For this reason, when displaying a predetermined effect, the player can change to a mode in which the specific effect is hardly disturbed. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect in accordance with the player's preference and contribute to the improvement of the gaming interest.

  Moreover, since the collective display 310 is displayed with an area smaller than that of the parallel display, it is difficult to inhibit the specific effect. In addition, the collective display 310 is displayed at a position where the specific effect is less likely to be hindered than the parallel display because the parallel display is displayed at the upper left of the image display device 5 and displayed at the lower right corner with respect to Tomoyuki. Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect in accordance with the player's preference and contribute to the improvement of the gaming interest.

  In addition, the first predetermined effect is an effect of displaying the big hit icon 300 in parallel, and the second predetermined effect is an effect of displaying the collective display 310 in such a manner that the specific display is less likely to be covered than the parallel display. Moreover, since these 1st predetermined effects and 2nd predetermined effects can be switched by operation of push button 31B, the execution aspect of a predetermined effect can be matched with a player's liking, and it contributes to the improvement of an interest. Can do.

  In the first predetermined effect, the jackpot icon 300 is displayed in parallel, and a past prize ball number display area 300A is provided immediately below the jackpot icon 300 so that the jackpot icon 300 can be displayed. The number of balls is displayed. In the second predetermined effect, the first cumulative prize ball number and the second cumulative prize ball number are displayed in the lower right portion of each of the first jackpot icon 301 and the second jackpot icon 302 in the collective display 310. Since the first predetermined effect and the second predetermined effect can be switched by the operation of the push button 31B, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be matched to the player's preference, which can contribute to the improvement of interest. .

  Further, as the specific effects, the big hit specific effects include the big hit first specific effects shown in FIG. 42 (A) and the second specific effects shown in FIG. 42 (B), and the certainty effects effects are shown in FIG. 42 (C). There are a certain probability variation first specific effect shown and a certain probability variation second specific effect shown in FIG. During the big hit game state, the big hit first specific effect and the big hit second specific effect can be switched, and during the probability variation game state, the probability variation first specific effect and the probability variation second specific effect can be switched. These specific effects can be switched by operating the stick controller 31A. The predetermined effect can be switched by operating the push button 31B. In this way, even if the specific effect can be switched, the execution mode of the predetermined effect can be matched to the player's preference, which can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  The specific effect can be switched by operating the stick controller 31A, and the predetermined effect can be switched by operating the push button 31B. As described above, since the specific effect can be switched by an operation different from the operation for switching the predetermined effect, it is difficult to confuse whether the effect to be switched is the specific effect or the predetermined effect, and the specific effect is the predetermined effect. It is possible to prevent the game entertainment from deteriorating due to being hindered by.

  Hereinafter, modifications of the present invention will be described. In the following modifications, a part or all of the content already described in the above embodiment is described again (explained in the same or different expression as in the above embodiment), or already described in the above embodiment. In some cases, the description of a part or all of the contents is omitted, or in part or all of the contents that are not described in the above embodiment. Different names and symbols may be used for the same or similar objects.

  First, Modification 1 will be described. FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining a notification effect. Here, in the present modification, the total number of game balls that can be acquired in one big hit is about 1500. Specifically, in one round, there are 10 payouts for 1 winning game ball, and the round continues until 10 wins, so about 100 per round (10 × 10 = 100) game balls can be obtained. When the big hit continues, the previous acquired total number display value is taken over. FIG. 45 shows a case where the second and subsequent big hits are executed.

  FIG. 45A is a diagram showing a display screen of the effect display device 9 in the first round during the big hit game when the big hit display result is obtained. In the first round, an effect that enables selection of the effect state during the round from two modes is executed. On the left side of the screen of the effect display device 9, an A mode image 211 by a girl character is displayed. Further, a B-mode image 212 by a boy character is displayed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 9. The player selects one of the modes according to the mode selection image 210 indicated by the left and right arrows prompting the player to perform a selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as the initial value, and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. The fact that these images are selected can be known by blinking the images. The selected image may be surrounded by a thick frame instead of blinking, and any mode may be used as long as any mode is selected.

  The player can select any mode during one round. Such switching of the mode (effect state) can be changed by operating the stick controller 31A left and right. It should be noted that the left and right selections can be changed by operating means such as a cross key, or the mode may be switched by pressing the push button 31B. Further, three or more types of effect modes may be provided, or the types of effect modes that can be selected for each jackpot may be increased. Further, the mode selection period may be a round other than one round, and the selection operation may be performed only for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) during the round. In addition, a new production mode may be set as an initial value (type of mode selected first) for each jackpot.

  FIGS. 45B to 45D are explanatory views showing display screens of the effect display device 9 when the A mode is selected. FIGS. 45E to 45G are explanatory views showing display screens of the effect display device 9 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 45 (b), when the A mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 205 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the big winning opening is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 205 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. FIG. 45 (b) shows that the total number of acquired game balls in the jackpot is 2000. In addition, the first notification image 204 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls acquired by winning the big winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 45 (b), when the number of game balls exceeds 2000, which is four times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2000 game balls have been acquired. A girl image 203 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. Note that the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 and the number displayed as the first notification image 204 are the same display at an instantaneous timing. In addition, when the acquired total number is not a good number (for example, when it is increased by 13), the number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 is different from the number displayed as the first notification image 204 ( The number displayed in the acquired total number display image 205 may be 2013, the number displayed as the first notification image 204 may be 2000), and the like.

  FIG. 45 (c) shows the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 45 (b) is 2500. As shown in FIG. 45 (c), the total number display image 205 indicates that the total number of game balls acquired is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is five times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. Further, the girl image 203 is displayed as a person different from that shown in FIG. Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 45D shows that the total number display image 205 is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is 10 times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed as a different person from that in FIGS. 45 (b) and 45 (c). Thus, when the number of game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the girl image 203 changes together with the first notification image 204. Here, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are continuously displayed until the next notification image 204 and the girl image 203 are changed. However, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed.

  Next, a case where the B mode is selected in FIG. As shown in FIG. 45 (e), when the B mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 215 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the big winning opening is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 215 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. Here, the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode and the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode have different character display modes. As described above, the display of the total number of acquisitions varies depending on the production mode, but the display of the total number of acquisitions may be the same regardless of the mode. FIG. 45 (e) shows that the total number of acquired game balls in the jackpot is 2000. A boy image 213 is displayed on the upper right of the screen. In the B mode, such an effect by the boy image 213 is executed. However, unlike the A mode, in the B mode, even if the total number of game balls acquired exceeds 2000, the effect of notifying the total number of game balls acquired in the center of the screen is not executed. In FIG. 45 (e), another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 45 (f) shows the display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 45 (e) is 2500. As shown in FIG. 45 (f), the acquired total number display image 215 indicates that the total number of acquired game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In the B mode, the second notification image 214 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls acquired by winning a winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In FIG. 45 (f), when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is 1 times 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. The second notification image 214 is erased when a predetermined time elapses (for example, after 2 seconds from the display).

  Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 45G shows that the total number display image 215 acquired is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is twice 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. Here, in the B mode, the boy image 213 displays an image of the same person without changing the character as in the A mode.

  As shown in FIG. 45, when the mode is controlled to A mode, a notification effect due to the acquisition of a game ball is executed by the first notification image 204. Further, when the mode is controlled to the B mode, the notification effect due to the acquisition of the game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, the entertainment of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the notification effect according to whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 45B to 45D, every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the first notification image 204 is used to generate a notification effect by acquiring the game ball. Also, as shown in FIGS. 45E to 45G, every time the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500, a notification effect by acquiring a game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, by diversifying the notification effects, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  Further, as shown in the acquired total number display image 205 of the A mode and the acquired total number display image 215 of the B mode in FIG. 45, each time a game ball is won at the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the given game is given. A display in which the sphere increases by 10 is performed. Therefore, since the number of assigned game balls can be variably displayed, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the change in the total number display.

  In addition, a mode selection image 210 for selecting whether the A mode or the B mode is selected during the round is displayed. Therefore, since it is possible to select the production state during the round, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round).

  Next, Modification 2 will be described. In the second modification, the connection ratio and the role ratio are displayed in the embodiment described above. In the second modification, the gaming machine 1 is provided with two start winning ports, two special symbol display devices 8AX and 8BX, and four general winning ports. Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the second modification example, in the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31, each winning opening (large winning opening, second starting winning opening, first starting winning opening, first to fourth general prizes). The number of game balls entering the winning award (hereinafter also referred to as “entry area”) is counted. Furthermore, in the gaming machine 1, information such as a connection ratio and a role ratio can be displayed on the display monitor 29 shown in FIGS. 46 and 47 provided on the main board 31.

  On the gaming machine manufacturer side, it is usual to design the game board surface so that the game medium enters the general winning area at a predetermined frequency (passes the test). Further, when the test is performed, it is confirmed whether or not the game medium has entered the general winning area at a predetermined frequency. Further, even after the gaming machine is installed, it is confirmed what kind of adjustment is performed and, as a result of the adjustment, whether the game medium has entered the general winning area as frequently as designed. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the second modification, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made in the gaming machine having the general winning area. In the following, display of an accessory ratio and the like will be described. Hereinafter, the display of the total of game balls on the main board 31 and the ratio of the bonus items will be described.

  A main board 31 shown in FIG. 46 is a board that performs control related to the game in the second modification. The main board 31 is enclosed in a board case 201 (corresponding to the board storage case 200) as shown in FIG. 48, and a display monitor 29 (in the center of the main board 31 is shown in FIG. 48A). For example, 7 segments) are arranged. The display monitor 29 is arranged in front of the main board 31 when visually recognized. Since the main board 31 is not visible when the glass door frame is not opened, the front when the main board 31 is viewed is the front when the back side of the game board is viewed with the glass door frame opened. It is different from the front of the gaming machine 1. However, the front when visually recognizing the main board 31 and the front of the gaming machine 1 may be made common.

  The main board 31 has information related to game winnings, for example, the number of winning balls by winning at the first starting opening (heso), the number of winning balls by winning at the second starting winning opening (electrical chew), and the large winning opening ( The number of winning balls and the total number of winning balls are entered and aggregated, and the display monitor 29 is the ream of the total number of winning balls that is the ratio of the number of winning balls to the winning game (attacker). Ratio (%), the ratio of the total number of winning balls, which is the ratio of the number of winning balls for winning the 2nd start winning opening (Den Chu) and the number of winning balls for winning the large winning opening (attacker) (% ) Is displayed. The continuous ratio is a ratio of the total number of prize balls that is occupied by the number of prize balls (the number of consecutive feature-acquisition balls described below) by winning a big prize opening (attacker). The ratio is the number of winning balls in the 2nd starting winning entrance (Den Chu) out of the total number of winning balls and the number of winning balls in the big winning entrance (attacker) (the number of winning balls below) Is the proportion occupied. The total number of winning balls (the total number of winning balls below) is the number of winning balls for winning the winning prize winner (attacker), the number of winning balls for winning the second starting winning prize opening (Den Chu), and the winning prize opening This is the sum of the number of winning balls for winning in a winning port (first starting winning port, general winning port) other than (Attacker) and the second starting winning port (Den Chu). In addition, the big winning opening (attacker) and the second starting winning opening (electrical chew) are variable roles, and the winning percentage of the game ball is changed by changing the playable width of the game ball. is there. In addition, the winning ports (first starting winning port, general winning port) other than the big winning port (attacker) and the second starting winning port (electrical chew) are fixed features, and the passable width of the game ball is fixed. The expected percentage of winning game balls is a fixed character.

  As a method of counting and calculating information related to game winnings, the number of winning balls (general winning balls) by winning at the first start opening (heso) and general winning opening (sode) with 6000 winning ball numbers, 2 Special Dengaku Award, which is the number of balls in the regular electric role (number of electric chew awards), which is the number of balls won by winning in the starting winning opening (Denchu), Count the number of balls (the number of attackers). The total is set as one set, and the continuous ratio (%) and the winning ratio (%) for 10 sets, that is, 60000 pieces are calculated. In addition, the number of award balls (general award ball number), the number of ordinary electric award balls (the number of electric chew award balls), and the special electric roles The number of winning balls (attacker winning ball number) is recorded in the ring buffer, has a recording capacity of at least 11 sets, and is updated for each set. Furthermore, an equivalent amount (for example, several bytes) of 6000 storages for 11 sets is stored, and the cumulative ratio (%) and role ratio (%) can be calculated.

  The display monitor 29 switches and displays the continuous ratio (%), the winning ratio (%), and the cumulative consecutive ratio (%) and the winning ratio (%) for 6000 pieces at predetermined time intervals (for example, 30 seconds). be able to. That is, four displays are switched and displayed by one display means. In this case, it takes 2 minutes to display all, but the number of award balls won by winning at the first starting hole (hews) counted by the progress of the game, winning at the second starting winning hole (electric chew) The number of award balls due to, and the number of award balls due to winning a prize winner (attacker) will change. Then, for example, if the number of winning balls won after displaying the running ratio (%) for 6000 is reflected in the playing ratio (%) for 6000 displayed after that, There may be a discrepancy between the continuous ratio (%) and the 4,000 servings (%). Therefore, the number of winning balls by winning at the first starting gate (heso), the number of winning balls by winning at the second starting winning port (Den Chu), the number of winning balls by winning at the big winning port (attacker), the total number of winning balls If the numbers are input and aggregated at a predetermined timing in the switching display (for example, display timing of 6000 consecutive ratios (%)), such a discrepancy can be prevented.

As an example of the calculation method, the total number of winning balls is 60000, and the number of winning balls by winning in the second starting winning mouth (Den Chu) and the number of winning balls by winning in the big winning mouth (attacker) A method for calculating the ratio of the winning combinations (ratio (%)) in the case where the total number of acquired winning balls is 42,000 will be described. In the following description, the total number of acquired balls refers to the total number of game media (prize balls) paid out from the gaming machine. In addition, the number of winning balls acquired means the total number of game media paid out when the game media wins an attacker and electric chew. In addition, the number of consecutively-acquired balls acquired is the cumulative number of game media paid out when the game media wins an attacker. For this reason, a connection ratio can be calculated | required by following (1) Formula. Further, the role ratio can be obtained by the following equation (2).
Connection ratio = [number of consecutive winning balls / total number of winnings] × 100 (1)
Ratio = [(number of consecutive feature winning balls + number of winning balls) / total winning number] × 100 (2)

  When the total number of winning balls is 60000 and the number of winning balls is 42,000, the bonus rate is obtained by dividing 42000 by 60000 and rounding down to 3 decimal places after 0.70. However, since the microcomputer used in the gaming machine cannot perform the calculation after the decimal point, the following method is required.

  First, the first calculation method will be described. In the first calculation method, first, the number of winning characters is multiplied by 100 to 4200000. Then, 4200000 is divided by 60000. As a result, 70 is obtained as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 70%. That is, by multiplying the dividend by 100, it is possible to obtain a calculation result up to two decimal places. Here, when the calculation result up to three digits after the decimal point is obtained, it may be multiplied by 1000.

  Next, the second calculation method will be described. In the second calculation method, first, the total number of prize balls is divided by 100 to obtain 600. Then, 42000 is divided by 600. As a result, 70 is obtained as a quotient. From the 70 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 70%. That is, by dividing the divisor by 100, it is possible to obtain the calculation result up to two decimal places. Here, when the calculation result up to 3 digits after the decimal point is obtained, it may be divided by 1000.

  In this example, the total number of prize balls is 60000, but a 3-byte area is provided as an area for storing the total number of prize balls in order to calculate a long-term bonus ratio. That is, in this example, 00EA60h is stored in the 3-byte storage area. Similarly, 00A410h is stored in the 3-byte storage area for the number of winning balls acquired.

  Here, the microcomputer used in the gaming machine can only perform operations between values of up to 2 bytes. Therefore, in order to facilitate the calculation, the lower 1 byte may be truncated.

  Here, a third calculation method performed by simplifying the second calculation method will be described. In the third calculation method, the lower 1 byte of 60h is rounded down to 00EAh, which is a decimal number, with respect to 00EA60h, which is the total number of prize balls, in order to facilitate calculation on a microcomputer used in a gaming machine. Calculate 234 by notation. Similarly, 10h of the lower 1 byte is rounded down to 00A410h of the winning character acquisition ball number, and the winning character acquisition ball number is 00A4h, that is, 164 is calculated in decimal notation.

  Then, similarly to the second calculation method, 2 is calculated by dividing the total number of winning balls by 100 (273/100). Then, 156 is divided by 2 to obtain 78 as a quotient. From the 78 obtained here, the ratio of the actors is obtained as 78%.

  In the third calculation method, calculation with a microcomputer used in a gaming machine is facilitated, but an error of + 12% occurs. However, the error when the total number of winning balls and the number of winning balls is 10 times is + 1%. That is, the error is reduced as the period for calculating the accessory ratio becomes longer, and approximates the original value.

  The substrate case 201 is made of a light-transmitting material so that the main substrate 31 and the display monitor 29 are visible. The board case 201 is formed with a hole (not shown) through which a wiring connector connected to the main board 31 is inserted, and a heat radiating hole for releasing heat of the electrical components of the main board 31. The display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 is arranged at a position where the heat radiation hole is not directly in front. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 is not blocked by the heat radiating holes. Here, “directly in front” means directly in front of the main board 31 as a viewpoint, and means between the main board 31 and an employee who wants to visually recognize the main board 31.

  The substrate case 201 is provided with a seal for displaying the type, model, specifications, etc. of the main substrate 31. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 47, when the display monitor 29 is arranged in the first part of the main board 31 (for example, the central part of the main board 31), the second different from the first part in the main board 31. Another electrical component or the like is disposed in the portion (for example, the peripheral portion of the main substrate 31), and a hole, a heat radiating hole, or a seal is disposed in a portion of the substrate case corresponding to the second portion of the main substrate 31 Good. In particular, the heat radiating hole is preferably provided in the vicinity of the display monitor 29 in order to release heat generated by the display monitor 29. Even in this case, it is preferable that the heat radiating hole is disposed at a position not directly in front of the display monitor 29. According to this, the visibility on the display monitor 29 is not hindered, so that it is easy to confirm information related to winning.

  Further, it is preferable that the wiring does not overlap with the portion of the substrate case 201 corresponding to the second part of the main substrate 31. Specifically, the portion of the substrate case 201 corresponding to the second portion of the main substrate 31 does not overlap the hole to which one connector of the wiring is connected and the connection destination to which the other connector of the wiring is connected. To. According to this, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the display monitor 29 from being hindered by the wiring.

  The main board 31 is provided with a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine. In order to avoid misidentification with the 7-segment of the display monitor 29, the main board 31 is separated by a predetermined distance or other electronic components. It is preferable to arrange them with a gap between them. The other electronic components here are preferably large control components such as a CPU.

  Storage area for storing information related to game winning (ring buffer, 10 set total buffer (total of information related to game winning stored in ring buffer having 10 counters of 2 bytes at maximum), prize ball The total number buffer) may be stored continuously without being initialized when the reset button is operated. The ring buffer will be further described later. Note that the checksum of the stored value is calculated, and if an abnormality is detected, initialization is performed, the value of the number of winning balls is greater than the value of the total number of winning balls stored, Initialization of the storage area for storing information related to game winnings when an event that cannot occur as a situation is detected, such as when the number of consecutive feature-acquired balls is greater than the number of acquired balls Processing may be performed. Further, an error display or warning display may be performed without performing the initialization process, or an error display or warning display may be performed, or the initialization process may be performed after being performed. The error display and warning display will be further described later.

  For example, assuming that the total number of acquired balls is 34321 and the number of winning balls is 19876, 34321 are divided as a divisor for 19876 and the ratio is calculated. 1987/34321 = 0.57912... It is calculated that the role ratio (%) is about 57.9%. When calculation is performed in the game control microcomputer 560, calculation with a decimal point must be avoided. In the division of 19876/34321, 34321 of the denominator is divided by 100, and the decimal point is rounded down to be 19876/343 = 57.9475. Since the fractional part is rounded down, it is calculated that the ratio is 57% (%) and is displayed on the display monitor 29. In this example, the value calculated by accurate calculation is an error on the display. There will be no.

  The minimum value in 16 bits is 32768 (the value other than the value of the most significant bit is 0), and the value with the maximum error is when the total number of acquired balls and the number of acquired balls are 32799 respectively. When this is calculated by the above method, 32799/32799 = 100%, and when replaced with the calculation by the game control microcomputer 560, 32799/327 = 100.3%, which is an error of + 0.3%. When the calculation is performed with the decimal point rounded down, for example, when the accurate value is 69.9% and the value calculated by the game control microcomputer is 70.1%, 69% → 70% on the display. % Error may be displayed, but even in the display of 1% error, the duty ratio (%) (or continuous ratio (%)) can be displayed with a very small error.

  In addition, when the above calculation method is used, the total number of acquired balls is divided by 100. Therefore, when the total number of acquired balls is less than 100, the calculation cannot be performed. Further, the error gradually increases even when it is less than 32768. If it is less than 10,000, the error may exceed 1%, resulting in a larger error. That is, the smaller the total number of acquired balls, the larger the error. For this reason, until the total number of acquired balls of a specific number or more (for example, 32768 which is the minimum value of 16 bits) is counted by a counter, the display of the role (%) and the continuous ratio (%) is not performed on the display monitor. Even if the display is performed, the fact that the error may be large may be notified by emitting a dedicated lamp, outputting a notification sound, or blinking the displayed value.

  The display monitor 29 displays the role ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) on 7 segments, and switches and displays each value for every predetermined period (for example, every 30 seconds). In this case, for example, while the role ratio (%) is displayed for 30 seconds, an event occurs in which a new game medium is awarded to an electric chew or an attacker, and the value calculated in accordance with the event is displayed after 30 seconds. %), The role ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) may be different from each other. For this reason, it is preferable that the role ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%) are calculated in the same interrupt and are sequentially displayed.

  In addition, when the numerical value that can be displayed in 7 segments is 2 digits (for example, when two 7 segments are provided), it becomes impossible to display 100% as 100. In this case, 99 may be displayed instead of 100. In the display monitor 29 shown in FIG. 47, numerical values can be displayed in the lower two digits, but even in this case, the numerical values may be displayed without using the upper two digits. Alternatively, numerical values may be displayed in a part of the upper two digits under specific conditions.

  In addition, in the above calculation method, an example is shown in which the total number of acquired balls, the number of winning balls, and the number of consecutive winning balls are counted in a counter. It is detected that a game medium has been won by a sensor provided, and the number of winning balls is counted separately based on the detection result. The value to be aggregated may be calculated. In addition, based on the detection result, a sensor provided separately for the attacker and a sensor provided after the discharge passage through which the game medium won by the attacker and the game medium won by the electric chew are discharged are joined. Thus, a value to be added to the counter for the number of winning balls for the winning combination and the counter for the number of winning balls for the consecutive winning points may be calculated. Hereinafter, the display of the ratio ratio will be specifically described. In the following specific example, an example will be described in which it is detected that a game medium has been won by a sensor provided in each of an attacker and an electric chew, and the number of each winning ball is individually counted based on the detection result.

  A display monitor 29 is connected to the main board 31 in the gaming machine 1 as shown in FIG. In the gaming machine 1, the main board 31 is provided on the back side of the gaming board provided in the gaming machine frame 30, as shown in FIG. In addition to the main board 31, other peripheral boards such as an effect control board 80, an audio control board 70X, a lamp control board 35X, a power supply board, a payout control board, and a launch control board are also provided on the back side of the game board. . The main board 31 is disposed at a position that does not overlap with each peripheral board other than the main board 31. The main board 31 may overlap with each of these peripheral boards. In particular, the main board 31 may overlap so as to be on the upper side of each peripheral board.

  The RAM 55 on the main board 31 includes a first gate passing number counter, a second gate passing number counter, a first starting winning number counter, a second starting winning number counter, a first general winning number counter, a second general winning number counter, A third general winning number counter, a fourth general winning number counter, and a large winning number counter are provided.

  The first gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the first gate switch 17A has detected a game ball. The second gate passage number counter is a counter that counts the number of times that the second gate switch 17B has detected a game ball. The first start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first start port switch 22A. The second start winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second start port switch 22B.

  The first general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the first general winning port switch 24A. The second general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the second general winning port switch 24B. The third general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the third general winning opening switch 24C. The fourth general winning number counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. The big prize counter is a counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

  A clear switch is connected to the main board 31. The clear switch is arranged on the back side of the game board at a position where an employee or the like cannot easily operate. By operating the clear switch, data used for the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the RAM 55 described later is cleared. The clear switch is a switch that is operated when the calculation of the link ratio and the role ratio has to be performed again, such as when a failure occurs in the calculation of the link ratio and the role ratio. For this reason, it is a switch that does not need to be operated when collecting data for calculating a normal linkage ratio and a hand ratio. When the clear switch is operated, a clear switch operation signal is transmitted to the main board 31 in addition to clearing data.

  The main substrate 31 is provided with an RTC 506. The main board 31 can detect the current time by the RTC 506. The RTC 506 can measure a predetermined time, elapsed time, and the like by performing initial settings. In the second modification, the RTC 506 is capable of measuring the business hours of the game hall.

  The main board 31 is accommodated in the board case 201 as shown in FIG. Caulking pins 31B are attached to the substrate case 201. Since the caulking pins 31B are provided, the main board 31 is completely enclosed in the board case 201, and illegal acts on the main board 31 are prevented. The substrate case 201 is a crimped substrate case (hereinafter also referred to as “crimped substrate case”).

  The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31. In addition, a seal 31S is attached to the substrate case 201 to prove that the main substrate 31 has been sealed. For example, the seal 31S is pasted across the removed portion of the substrate case 201. The seal sticker 31 </ b> S is disposed at a position away from the main substrate 31, and is disposed at a position different from the position where the visibility of the display monitor 29 is blocked, such as directly in front of the display monitor 29. Thus, the display monitor 29 is disposed at a position that is not hidden by the sealing sticker 31S.

  The display monitor 29 includes a first display unit 29A, a second display unit 29B, a third display unit 29C, and a fourth display unit 29D. Each of the first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D is configured by 7 segments configured by seven segments that draw a character “8”, and dots disposed on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The first display unit 29A to the fourth display unit 29D can be turned on and blinked in various colors, for example, red, blue, green, yellow, white, and the like. In addition, these colors can be displayed in different colors or so-called rainbows while changing in an extremely short period.

  Each item of display Nos. 1 to 4 shown in FIG. The total period is displayed on the first display portion 29A and the second display portion 29B of the upper two digits, and the numerical values are displayed as percentages on the third display portion 29C and the fourth display portion 29D of the lower two digits. In display No1, a short-term run ratio is displayed, and in display No2, a short-term role ratio is displayed. In display No3, the total cumulative ratio is displayed, and in display No2, the total cumulative ratio is displayed.

  The short term here means a period in which the number of awarded balls (acquired balls) was 60000. The period for obtaining the total cumulative means the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the ratio is started, or the total period after the calculation of the continuous ratio and the ratio is once reset.

  In the above example, the run ratio and the hand ratio are calculated regardless of the gaming state, but may be calculated in consideration of the gaming state. For example, the run ratio may be a ratio of the total number of winning balls that is occupied by the number of winning balls by winning a big winning opening in the big hit gaming state. Also, the winning ratio is the total number of winning balls. The winning ratio is the number of winning balls in the second starting winning opening in the high base state of the total winning balls and the winning winning opening in the big hit gaming state. It is good also as a ratio which the number of prize balls by winning a prize occupies.

  When the short-term ratio of display No1 is displayed, “y6.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the short-term role ratio of display No2 is displayed, the first “Y7.” Is displayed on the display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B. Further, when the short-term ratio of display No1 is displayed, the short-term ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and the short-term ratio of display No2 is displayed. In this case, the short-term role ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B.

  When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, “A6.” Is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the second display unit 29B, and when the total cumulative role of display No. 4 is displayed, “A7.” Is displayed on the first display portion 29A and the second display portion 29B. When the total cumulative ratio of display No. 3 is displayed, the total cumulative ratio is displayed in percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D, and the total cumulative combination of display No. 4 is displayed. When the ratio is displayed, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed as a percentage (% display) on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D.

  The main board 31 calculates the number of game balls that have entered the fourth general winning opening from the attacker, the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the first general winning opening in calculating the run ratio and the winning ratio. Aggregating. In the main process, the CPU 56 performs the first gate switch 17A and the second gate switch 17B, the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first general prize port switches 24A to 4th general. A state confirmation process is performed to confirm the state of each switch (presence / absence of a detection signal) of the winning opening switch 24D.

  In the state confirmation process of each switch, it is specified which entry area the game ball has entered based on the detection signal output from each switch. When detection signals are output from the first gate switch 17A and the second gate switch 17B, the values of the first gate passage number counter and the second gate passage number counter are added, and the first start port switch 22A, When the detection signal is output from the second start port switch 22B, the values of the first start winning number counter and the second starting winning number counter are added, and when the detection signal is output from the count switch 23, When the value of the large winning number counter is added and a detection signal is output from the first general winning port switch 24A, the second general winning port switch 24B, the third general winning port switch 24C, and the fourth general winning port switch 24D. Is added to the values of the first general winning number counter, the second general winning number counter, the third general winning number counter, and the fourth general winning number counter, Aggregate entering the number of tricks cells (winning number of game balls to each of the winning openings). Note that the value of each counter is stored in the RAM 55.

  In this way, the step for counting the number of game balls entering each entry area is executed together in a series of processes for checking the switch status corresponding to each entry area (included in the switch status check process). Thus, the number of game balls entering each entry area can be counted without causing a separate counting program to be executed, that is, without causing a problem of insufficient capacity due to an increase in the number of execution programs. .

  The CPU 56 of the main board 31 calculates the number of winning balls by winning each winning mouth based on the total number of winning game balls to each winning mouth, and stores the calculated number of winning balls in the RAM 55 for each winning mouth. Let The number of winning balls for winning a game ball is calculated by multiplying the number of gaming balls to be paid out by one winning with respect to the winning opening and the number of winning for the winning opening. The number of winning balls for winning a game ball is predetermined for each winning opening.

  As shown in FIG. 49, the number of winning balls for each winning mouth divided here is a general winning mouth winning ball (a winning ball by winning from the first general winning mouth to the fourth general winning mouth (sode)), 1st starting prize mouth ball (award ball by winning the 1st starting prize port (heso)), ordinary electric role award ball (award ball by winning an electric Chu), special electric role award ball (winning an attacker) Is the number of prize balls. The RAM 55 also stores the total number of winning balls. The CPU 56 separately counts the number of game balls won in the general winning opening and the number of game balls won in the first starting opening, but the number of game balls won in the general winning opening and the first starting opening are counted. The number of winning game balls to may be summed up. In addition, although the number of prize balls for the general prize opening prize ball and the number of prize balls for the first start mouth prize ball are calculated separately, the number of prize balls for the general prize opening prize ball and the number of the first start mouth prize ball are calculated. May be calculated together.

  The RAM 55 includes a ring buffer and an active buffer for storing the number of prize balls. The ring buffer includes 10 first storage areas to 10th storage areas, each of which has a counter of up to 2 bytes for storing the number of winning balls by winning in each winning mouth for every 6000 winning balls. As described above, the ring buffer has a storage area of a predetermined unit (maximum 2 bytes). The active buffer also includes a 0th storage area composed of a counter of up to 2 bytes for storing the number of winning balls by winning in each winning mouth for every 6000 winning balls. In the 0th storage area, the number of winning balls for each winning mouth that increases as the game progresses is added. Eleven storage areas from the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area can store 256 × 256 = 65536 data, and up to 6000 data can be stored with a margin.

  In addition, the RAM 55 is provided with a storage area for the total number of prize balls (for 10 sets) stored in the first storage area to the tenth storage area and the total total for each winning opening. The storage area for the total of 10 sets and the total total is composed of a counter of maximum 3 bytes. Therefore, 256 x 256 x 256 = 16777216 data can be stored, and up to 60000 data can be spared. I can remember.

  Further, the RAM 55 is provided with a ratio ratio storage area for storing ratios and ratios of ten sets and the total cumulative number. The CPU 56 of the main board 31 calculates the roles and run ratios of 10 sets and the total cumulative based on the number of winning balls based on the number of game balls received in each winning opening for 10 sets and the total cumulative. In addition, it is stored in the combination ratio combination ratio storage area for storing the total cumulative combination ratio and combination ratio. Each of the combination ratio combination ratio storage areas for storing the ratios and the combination ratios of the 10 sets and the total accumulation is composed of a counter of 1 byte at maximum. For example, in the case of storing the set ratio and the continuous ratio of 10 sets and the total cumulative number as an integer, it can be stored with a margin by a counter of a maximum of 1 byte.

  Here, the memory space of the CPU 56 of the main board 31 will be described. FIG. 50 is a diagram showing a memory map of the CPU on the main board. The CPU 56 has a memory space for accessing the above-described built-in register, ROM 54, RAM 55, and the like. Specifically, as shown in the memory map of FIG. 50, the address / data signal line of the ROM 54 is the ROM area of the memory space (0000H to 2FFFH (H is a hexadecimal number in Modification 2). ), 0000H to 2FBFH, 2FC0H to 2FFFH are allocated to the program management area), and the CPU 56 reads the data from the ROM 54 by designating this ROM area. In the second modification, the ROM area is managed by dividing the ROM area into eight areas from the first area to the eighth area, and the first area is an area starting from 0000H.

  The address / data signal line of the built-in register is assigned to a register area in the memory space (FE00H to FEBHFH in the second modification), and the CPU 56 reads data from the built-in register and registers the register via this register area. Write data to.

  Further, the address / data signal line of the RAM 55 is assigned to the RWM area (F000H to F3FFH in the second modification) of the memory space, and the CPU 56 designates this RWM area and reads data from the RAM 55 or transfers it to the RAM 55. Write the data. In addition, the other area | region (In this modification 2, 3000H-EFFFH, F400H-FDFFH, FEC0H-FFFFH) is made into the non-use area | region.

  Further, a RAM area corresponding to the storage area of the RAM 55 (in the second modification, a 16 Kbyte area of 0000H to 2FFFH) is a RAM control area, a non-use area, a RAM data area, and other areas as shown in FIG. It is configured. In the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the RAM control area, instruction data (opcode) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of instructions executed by the CPU 56 and supplementary data (operands) necessary for the CPU 56 to execute each instruction are stored. Data for the configured control program (sometimes simply referred to as control program data) is temporarily stored, and the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the RAM data area is referred to by the above control program. (For example, the above-mentioned various lottery data) is temporarily stored.

  In addition, data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio is temporarily stored in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the non-use area and the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other area. For example, the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the non-use area is provided with a storage area for storing the total cumulative number of prize balls for each winning mouth and a total cumulative combination ratio storage area. The storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other areas includes an active buffer having a 0th storage area for each winning opening, a ring buffer having a first storage area to a 10th storage area, and the number of winning balls for each winning opening (10 sets). Min) total storage area and 10 sets of linkage ratio storage areas. Note that the storage areas of the RAM 55 corresponding to the non-use areas and the storage areas of the RAM 55 corresponding to the other areas respectively store data having different subroutine start addresses.

  In the second modification, 1 byte (8 bits) of data can be stored in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to each address of the RAM area, and each of the above-described data (command data, supplemental data, reference) If the data (management data) is data with a number of bytes exceeding 1 byte (for example, 2 bytes), the data is divided into bytes in the storage area of the RAM 55 corresponding to a plurality of consecutive addresses in the RAM control area. I remember it.

  The main board 31 controls the display monitor 29 to display the connection ratio and the role ratio. Here, the main board 31 performs control to sequentially display a plurality of items. FIG. 52A is a time chart showing display times of items displayed on the accessory ratio display device. As shown in FIG. 52A, when the display on the display monitor 29 is started, first, the short-term connection ratio of the display No. 1 is displayed. The display of the short-term connection ratio of display No1 is displayed in green. In the display of the short-term connection ratio of the display No1, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-1), the character “y” is displayed on the first display unit 29A, and the character “6.” is displayed on the second display unit 29B. Is displayed. Further, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term continuous ratio is 41%, the characters “4.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “1.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No1 continues for 30 seconds, the short-term role ratio of display No2 is displayed. The display of the short-term role ratio of display No. 2 is displayed in red. In the display of the short-term role ratio of display No2, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-2), the letter “y” is displayed on the first display section 29A, and the letter “7.” is displayed on the second display section 29B. Is displayed. Further, the short-term role ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the short-term role ratio is 63%, the characters “4.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “3.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No. 2 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative connection ratio of display No. 3 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative connection ratio of display No. 3 is displayed in red. In the display of the total cumulative ratio of display No3, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-3), the letter “A” is displayed on the first display section 29A, and the letter “6.” is displayed on the second display section 29B. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative ratio is displayed on the third display unit 29C and the fourth display unit 29D. For example, when the total cumulative continuous ratio is 58%, the characters “5.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “8.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No. 3 continues for 30 seconds, the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed. The display of the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is displayed in red. As shown in FIG. 52 (B-4), the character “A” is displayed on the first display unit 29A and the character “7.” is displayed on the second display unit 29B. Is displayed. Further, the total cumulative combination ratio is displayed on the third display portion 29C and the fourth display portion 29D. For example, when the total cumulative combination ratio is 68%, the characters “6.” are displayed on the third display portion 29C, and the characters “8.” are displayed on the fourth display portion 29D.

  When the display of display No. 4 continues for 30 seconds, as shown in FIG. 52 (B-5), the short-term connection ratio of display No. 1 is displayed. Thereafter, the display of the short-term continuous ratio of display No. 1 to the total cumulative combination ratio of display No. 4 is sequentially displayed every 30 seconds. Moreover, the display color is only green for the short-term consecutive ratio of display No1, and the total cumulative ratio of short-term roles for display No2 to display No4 is red. In this way, the display monitor 29 switches and displays the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the total cumulative combined ratio, and the total cumulative combined ratio every 30 seconds.

  Further, in the main board 31, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches 6000 which is a predetermined capacity, the storage in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area in the ring buffer is updated. Furthermore, the storage of the total and total cumulative for 10 sets, and the storage of the combined ratio storage area for storing the ratios and continuous ratios of the 10 sets and total cumulative are updated.

  In the update in the active buffer and the ring buffer, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer. Further, the numerical values stored in the first storage area to the ninth storage area of the ring buffer are moved to the second storage area to the tenth storage area, respectively. For example, as shown in FIG. 53, the number of winning balls of the general winning opening in the 0th storage area to the 9th storage area is “27” “81” “120” “36” “225” “87” “66”, respectively. “117” “45” “21”. At this time, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area of the active buffer reaches 6000, the number of prize balls of the general winning opening prize balls in the 1st storage area to the 10th storage area is “27”, “81”, “ 120 ”,“ 36 ”,“ 225 ”,“ 87 ”,“ 66 ”,“ 117 ”,“ 45 ”, and“ 21 ”. Also, the number of prize balls in the 0th storage area is set to “0”, and the number of prize balls in the 10th storage area is deleted.

  When the number of prize balls stored in the 0th storage area to the 10th storage area is updated, the number of prize balls stored may be temporarily deleted and a new number of prize balls may be stored. Or you may memorize | store a new number of prize balls in the form overwritten on the number of prize balls stored.

  Further, the abnormality detection sensor group 226 shown in FIG. 46 includes a door opening sensor for detecting the opening of the glass door frame. Opening the glass door frame does not correspond to an abnormality when performed by an employee, but often corresponds to an abnormality when performed by a person other than the employee. For this reason, in the second modification, the abnormality detection sensor group 226 includes a door opening sensor that detects the opening of the glass door frame. The door opening sensor transmits an opening signal to the main board 31 when detecting the opening of the glass door frame.

  Door opening includes normal opening of the glass door frame in the case of an employee and abnormal opening of the glass door frame by a person other than the employee. Here, detection of door opening is performed assuming abnormal opening of the glass door frame. In addition, even if the employee opens the glass door frame normally, the door opening is detected, but the employee etc. often recognize the opening of the glass door frame, Special problems can be avoided.

  Next, the control related to the display of the ratio ratio executed on the main board 31 will be described. In the main board 31, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 560 is activated, and the CPU 56 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 56 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM control area and the RAM data area in the RAM 55 are cleared. For this reason, when the power supply from the power supply board is started, the data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the unused area and other areas of the RAM 55 is maintained without being cleared. The data used for displaying the connection ratio and the role ratio stored in the non-use area and other areas of the RAM 55 is cleared by operating the clear switch. Also, register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 is performed. After the initial setting, the CPU 56 can periodically execute a timer interrupt process. The continuous ratio / role ratio related processing is executed by this timer interrupt processing.

  FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the linkage ratio / ratio comparison process. In the main board 31, as shown in FIG. 54, it is determined whether or not an abnormal operation is detected in the linkage ratio / ratio processing (step S151). Whether or not an abnormal operation is detected is determined by whether or not a clear switch operation signal is transmitted from the clear switch.

  As a result, when the clear switch operation signal is transmitted and an abnormal operation is detected (step S151; YES), warning display preparation is performed (step S152), and the process proceeds to step S153. If no clear switch operation signal is transmitted and no abnormal operation is detected (step S151; NO), winning information is acquired (step S103). As for the winning information, the game ball is detected by any of the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B, the count switch 23, and the first general winning port switch 24A to the fourth general winning port switch 24D. Obtained by.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current time is within business hours (step S154). Whether or not the current time is within business hours is measured and determined by the RTC 506. As a result, when the current time is within business hours (step S154; YES), it is determined whether or not the glass door frame is closed (step S155). Whether or not the glass door frame is closed is determined by whether or not an opening signal is transmitted from the door opening sensor.

  As a result, when the opening signal is not output from the door opening sensor and the glass door frame is closed (step S155; YES), the game ball wins a predetermined number of balls or more per unit time. It is determined whether or not there is (step S156). Here, the unit time and the predetermined number of balls are set to values assuming a state in which a prize cannot be won in a normal game. Specifically, since the maximum number of game balls that can be fired is 100 per minute, for example, 100 balls can be appropriately determined as an upper limit per minute. More specifically, the predetermined number of balls is 5 when the unit time is 1 second, or the predetermined number is 30 when the unit time is 10 seconds. The unit time is measured by the RTC 506. Further, the number of winning game balls to the attacker is measured by the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23.

  As a result, when the game ball has not won more than the predetermined number of balls per unit time (step S156; NO), the number of prize balls is added to add the number of prize balls according to the winning information acquired in step S153. Processing is performed (step S157). The award ball number adding process is performed when warning display preparation is not performed. Here, when the warning display preparation is performed, the linkage ratio / ratio comparison processing is ended as it is. In the winning ball number addition process, the general winning opening (sode), general winning opening (heso), ordinary electric winning ball (electric chew), special electric winning ball (attacker) in the 0th storage area shown in FIG. Add the number of each prize ball.

  In addition, in the prize ball number addition process, the general winning opening (sode), the general winning opening (heso), the ordinary electric winning ball (electric chew), and the special electric winning ball (attacker) in the 0th storage area in the active buffer. The total number of prize balls for each of the prize balls is calculated. Here, when the total number of prize balls in the 0th storage area in the active buffer reaches a predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is stored in the first storage area of the ring buffer. Move. Further, the numerical values stored in the first storage area to the ninth storage area of the ring buffer are moved to the second storage area to the tenth storage area, respectively. Further, the numerical value stored in the tenth storage area in the ring buffer is deleted.

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the calculation timer has expired (calculation timer = 0) (step S158). As a result, if the calculation timer has not expired (step S108; NO), the linkage ratio / ratio comparison process is terminated as it is. If the calculation timer is up (step S158; YES), the calculation timer is set (calculation timer = 2000 ms) (step S159).

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of prize balls (the prize ball total) obtained by the addition in step S157 is the calculated execution number (step S160). The calculation execution number can be an appropriate number, for example, a reference for moving numerical values stored in the 0th storage area to the 9th storage area in the ring buffer to the first storage area to the 10th storage area, respectively. The number may be slightly less than the total number of prize balls of 6000, for example, 5900. Further, it is preferable that the calculation execution number is slightly smaller than the number obtained by subtracting the maximum payout ball number from 6000.

  As a result, when the number of prize balls (award ball total) is not the calculated execution number (step S160; NO), the linkage ratio / ratio comparison process is terminated as it is. When the number of winning balls is the number of executions for calculation (step S160; YES), the run ratio and the hand ratio are calculated (step S161). Here, the short-term ratio, the short-term ratio, the cumulative ratio (total cumulative ratio), and the cumulative ratio (total cumulative ratio) are calculated. For this reason, the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the cumulative combined ratio, and the cumulative combined ratio are all calculated within the same interrupt. Thereafter, the linkage ratio / role ratio display process is performed (step S162), and the linkage ratio / role ratio related process ends.

  Further, when it is determined in step S154 that it is not within business hours (step S154; NO), when it is determined in step S155 that the door frame is not closed (step S155; NO), in step S156, the attacker per unit time. If it is determined that more than a predetermined number of game balls have been won (step S156; YES), error display preparation is performed (step S163). Thereafter, the linkage ratio / ratio comparison process ends.

  Next, the continuous ratio / role ratio display control process will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the linkage ratio / ratio display control process. As shown in FIG. 55, in the link ratio / role ratio display control process, it is determined whether preparation for display of the link ratio / ratio is completed (step S381). If it is determined that the preparation ratio / ratio display preparation process has not been completed (step S381; NO), it is determined whether or not an error display preparation has been completed (step S382).

  As a result, when it is determined that the error display preparation is completed (step S382; YES), an error display is performed (step S383). Error display can be performed as appropriate. For example, “E” and “R” can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29 and “0” and “1” can be displayed in the lower two digits. In addition, when performing error display, a predetermined error display may be performed on another display device such as the image display device 9X, the first special symbol display device 8AX, the second special symbol display device 8BX, etc. The effect lamp 28X may be turned on or blinked in an appropriate pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined alarm sound may be generated from the speaker 27. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be performed on a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine provided on the main board 31. Moreover, you may carry out combining these.

  If error display is performed, it is determined whether or not warning display preparation is completed (step S384). Further, when it is determined in step S382 that it is not determined whether or not the error display preparation is completed (step S382; NO), it is determined whether or not the warning display preparation is completed (step S384).

  As a result, when it is determined that the warning display preparation is completed (step S384; YES), a warning display is performed (step S385). The warning display can be appropriately performed so as to be different from the display other than the warning display. For example, “E” and “R” can be displayed in the upper two digits of the display monitor 29 and “0” and “6” can be displayed in the lower two digits. At this time, the display monitor 29 may be blinked or displayed while changing the display color of the display monitor 29 in order to indicate that a warning is being given. Or you may display by raising the brightness of the display of the display monitor 29. FIG. In this way, it is preferable that the warning display is made more conspicuous than other displays.

  In addition, when a warning is displayed, a predetermined warning may be displayed on another display device such as the image display device 9X, the first special symbol display device 8AX, the second special symbol display device 8BX, or the like. The effect lamp 28X may be turned on or blinked in an appropriate pattern. Alternatively, a predetermined warning sound may be generated from the speaker 27. Alternatively, an appropriate display may be performed on a 7-segment display for displaying an error of the gaming machine provided on the main board 31. Moreover, you may carry out combining these.

When the warning is displayed, the linkage ratio / ratio control process is terminated. Also, if it is determined in step S384 that the warning display preparation is not completed (step S384; NO), the linkage ratio / ratio control process is also terminated.

  If it is determined that preparation for displaying the ratio / ratio is completed (step S381; YES), a short-term ratio display is performed (step S386). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the short-term continuous ratio display (step S387). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S387; NO), the process returns to step S386, and the short-term continuous display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S387; YES), the process proceeds to step S388. Thus, the short-term continuous ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds (30000 ms).

  Subsequently, a short-term role ratio display is performed (step S388), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the short-term role ratio display is started (step S389). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S389; NO), the process returns to step S388 and the short-term role ratio display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S389; YES), the process proceeds to step S390. Thus, the short-term role ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

  Subsequently, the cumulative continuous ratio display is performed (step S390), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the cumulative continuous ratio display is started (step S391). Here, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S391; NO), the process returns to step S390, and the cumulative connection ratio display is continued. If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S391; YES), the process proceeds to step S392. Thus, the cumulative continuous ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds.

  Subsequently, the cumulative role ratio display is performed (step S392), and it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (30 seconds) has elapsed since the cumulative role ratio display was started (step S393). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (step S393; NO), the process returns to step S392 and the cumulative role display is continued. Thus, the short-term role ratio display is continuously performed for 30 seconds. When it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (step S393; YES), the continuous ratio / ratio control process is terminated.

  Thus, in the gaming machine 1 described above, the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 displays the short-term consecutive ratio, the short-term winning ratio, the cumulative consecutive ratio, and the cumulative winning ratio. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31 that controls the game so that the visibility is not hindered. For this reason, it is possible to recognize what adjustments have been made to game nails (fault nails), windmills and the like provided on the game board.

  Further, the display monitor 29 is disposed on the front surface when the main board 31 is viewed. For this reason, it can prevent that the visibility with respect to the display monitor 29 is prevented. Further, the main board 31 is disposed at a position where the heat radiation holes provided in the board case 201 are not directly in front. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 from being obscured by the heat radiating holes. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 can be prevented from being hindered.

  The main board 31 is arranged at a position that does not overlap with each peripheral board other than the main board 31. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 from being obscured by a peripheral board such as the effect control board 80. Therefore, the visibility of the display monitor 29 provided on the main board 31 can be prevented from being hindered.

  In addition, the display monitor 29 can display a ratio and a role ratio relating to a relationship between a prize ball paid out by passing an electric chew or an attacker and a prize ball paid out by passing a general winning opening. . Moreover, the display monitor 29 can switch and display predetermined information such as a short-term connection ratio and a cumulative connection ratio every predetermined period. For this reason, there is no need to provide a display for displaying information about a plurality of periods, which can contribute to a reduction in the number of parts.

  Further, since the display monitor 29 displays the run ratio (short-term run ratio) and the role ratio (short-term role ratio) every time the number of prize balls reaches 6000, the total number of prize balls becomes 6000, etc. The numerical value of the period corresponding to a certain unit can be easily recognized. The period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be a period other than the number of prize balls of 6000. For example, a period in which the number of prize balls is 1000 or 10,000 may be used. Alternatively, time may be used instead of the number of prize balls. For example, the period corresponding to the predetermined unit may be an appropriate time such as 1 hour, 3 hours, or 10 hours.

  In addition, the display monitor 29 displays the continuous ratio (cumulative ratio) and the cumulative ratio and cumulative ratio in addition to the continuous ratio (short-term ratio) and the ratio (short-term ratio) every time the number of prize balls reaches 6,000. For this reason, it is possible to easily compare the short-term station ratio or short-term role ratio for each predetermined unit with the cumulative station ratio or the cumulative role ratio. The display monitor 29 is provided on the main board 31 accommodated in the caulked board case. For this reason, it can contribute to prevention of fraud such as tampering with the display on the display monitor 29.

  In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes a detection unit that detects and detects fraud in which appropriate predetermined information cannot be displayed. Injustice here includes, for example, counting the number of winning balls outside of business hours, counting the number of winning balls while the door frame is open, and winning a gaming ball exceeding the allowable number of winnings. The gaming machine 1 operates within the business hours of the amusement hall, and the counting of prize balls at times other than business hours is highly likely to be fraudulent. In addition, the gaming machine 1 plays a game with the door frame closed, and the counting of prize balls while the door frame is open is highly likely to be an illegal act.

  Further, during the game of the gaming machine 1, the game ball cannot be fired beyond a certain speed. For example, game balls are fired at a maximum of 100 shots per minute. For this reason, the upper limit of the number of winning game balls per minute is approximately 100. Therefore, for example, when a winning of 100 gaming balls per minute or more than 20 gaming balls per 12 seconds is detected, the probability of fraud is extremely high.

  In the gaming machine 1, in order to detect fraud, the number of award balls when the game ball is won by the attacker per unit time when the glass door frame is not closed or when the glass door frame is not closed The addition of is eliminated. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the tampering of the linkage ratio, role ratio information, and the like due to these frauds. It should be noted that fraud may be detected based on the number of payout balls per unit time, instead of the number of prize balls when a predetermined number of game balls are won by the attacker per unit time.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, when the 0th storage area of the active buffer included in the RAM 55 reaches a predetermined capacity of 6000, the numerical value stored in the 10th storage area in the ring buffer is deleted. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from becoming insufficient in capacity.

  Further, the ring buffer is provided with the first storage area to the tenth storage area, and when the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 10th storage area is Erased. For this reason, since the data to be erased is set for each predetermined unit, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from being insufficient in capacity. Further, it is possible to increase the data that remains without being erased.

  When the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 9th storage area in the ring buffer is moved to the 10th storage area. At this time, the data in the tenth storage area may be erased and the data in the ninth storage area may be moved, or the data in the ninth storage area may be overwritten on the data in the tenth storage area. Even in this case, a lack of ring buffer capacity can be prevented.

  When the data in the 0th storage area of the active buffer is moved to the first storage area of the ring buffer, the data in the 10th storage area, which is a part of the storage area, is erased in the ring buffer. For this reason, since the data to be erased can be reduced, it is possible to prevent the ring buffer from being insufficient in capacity and to calculate the connection ratio and the role ratio with a large amount of data.

  When erasing the data in the ring buffer, not only a part of the data in the tenth storage area but also all of the data in the first storage area to the tenth storage area may be erased. . In this case, insufficient capacity of the ring buffer can be prevented more suitably. Further, some or all of the data in the ring buffer may be erased according to a predetermined condition. For example, at the beginning of business hours, all data in the ring buffer may be erased, and thereafter, part of the data in the ring buffer may be erased.

  In the above example, the movement of data in the ring buffer has been described. However, in the storage area for storing data other than the ring buffer, for example, the total accumulation, a part or all of the data is similarly deleted. May be.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 described above, each data of the short-term run ratio, the short-term role ratio, the cumulative run ratio, and the cumulative role ratio is displayed every 30 seconds. For this reason, each data can be compared easily. Note that the period for displaying each data is not 30 seconds, but may be an appropriate period. For example, it may be every 10 seconds or every minute. Alternatively, it may be every hour. Further, the displayed data may be data other than the short-term continuous ratio, short-term combined ratio, cumulative combined ratio, and cumulative combined ratio data, or only a part of these data.

  In addition, in displaying each data of the short-term continuous ratio, the short-term combined ratio, the cumulative combined ratio, and the cumulative combined ratio every 30 seconds, the short-term continuous ratio is displayed differently from other data. Specifically, the short-term link ratio is displayed in red, and other data is displayed in green. For this reason, it can be recognized that new data is displayed from the short-term link ratio.

  In the gaming machine 1 described above, a warning is displayed when an abnormal operation is performed. Specifically, a warning is displayed as an abnormal operation when the clear switch is operated. The clear switch is an emergency switch that is operated when a failure occurs in the calculation of the connection ratio or the role ratio. When this switch is operated, the data of the connection ratio and role ratio can be falsified, so that the operation of the clear switch is detected as an abnormal operation. Since the gaming machine 1 can warn of this abnormal operation by a warning display, fraud such as data tampering can be suppressed.

  In the above gaming machine 1, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning port switch 24A, the second general winning port switch 24B, and the third general winning port switch 24C. The connection ratio and the winning ratio are calculated based on the number of winning balls obtained based on the detection signal from the fourth general winning opening switch 24D. For example, a sensor (count switch 23) provided individually for an attacker and a sensor provided after a discharge passage through which a game medium won by an attacker and a game medium won by an electric chew merge are used, Based on the detection results, if the running ratio or ratio is calculated by counting up the counter for winning the number of winning characters and the counter for winning the number of consecutive winning characters, it is difficult to specify which winning opening is to be paid out. The calculation of the ratio and the connection ratio may be complicated. In this regard, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, the count switch 23, the first general winning port switch 24A, the second general winning port switch 24B, the third general winning port switch 24C, and the fourth general winning port. The game 24 is detected by the switch 24D, and the number of winning balls is determined based on the winning of each winning mouth by calculating the connection ratio and the role ratio based on the number of winning balls obtained from the detection result. it can. Therefore, it is possible to easily calculate the connection ratio and the role ratio and to calculate with high accuracy.

  In the second modification, a ring buffer provided with 10 counters with a maximum of 2 bytes is used as a storage area for storing information relating to game winnings. However, a counter with a maximum of 3 bytes or a counter with a maximum of 4 bytes is used. Can also be provided. At this time, the calculation for displaying on the display monitor 29 the two types of the above-mentioned ratio (%) and continuous ratio (%) based on the total number of acquired balls of game media (prize balls) paid out from the gaming machine. The method is not limited to the method described above, and may be as follows. As shown in FIG. 56, when counting each of the total number of acquired balls, the number of acquired bonus balls, and the number of consecutive acquired bonus balls using a counter configured with a maximum of 4 bytes, the calculation is performed using the upper 16 bits. You may go. By the way, if it is assumed that the number of acquired balls is 30000 per day by a 4-byte counter, 429483225 (4 bytes) / 30000 (number of acquired balls per day) = 1431611.2075, 143161.2075 / 365 days = 392, which is a calculation that can cover the total for 392 years.

  In the second modification, the example in which the display monitor 29 is provided at the center of the main substrate 31 accommodated in the substrate case 201 has been described, as shown in FIG. May be provided at other positions.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 57A, a main board 31C not provided with a display monitor and a display board 31D are provided separately from the main board 31C, and the main board 31C and the display board 31D are connected by a harness 31E. The display monitor 29 may be provided on the display substrate 31D. In this case, calculation of the link ratio and role ratio displayed on the display monitor 29 and reception of data used for these calculations are performed by the main board 31C. The main board 31C transmits the calculated connection ratio and role ratio, and further information related to the control for displaying them to the display board 31D via the harness 31E. The display substrate 31D may display the connection ratio and the role ratio on the display monitor 29 based on the data transmitted from the main substrate 31C.

  The main substrate 31C and the display substrate 31D are housed in a substrate case 201A that is a caulking substrate case. Caulking pins 31B are attached to the substrate case 201A in the same manner as the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. Since the caulking pins 31B are provided, the main board 31C and the display board 31D are completely enclosed in the board case 201A, thereby preventing an illegal act on the main board 31C. Also in the substrate case 201A, as in the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 48A, holes and heat dissipation holes are provided, and a predetermined seal is provided. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29.

  As shown in FIG. 57B, the display substrate 31D may be provided outside the substrate case 201B which is a caulking substrate case, and the main substrate 31C may be enclosed in the substrate case 201B. In this example, the display substrate 31D is connected to the main substrate 31C by a harness 31E.

  As shown in FIG. 57C, the display substrate 31D may be sealed in the substrate case 201C, and the main substrate 31C may be sealed in the substrate case 201B. In this example, the display substrate 31D is connected to the main substrate 31C by a harness 31E. Also in the substrate case 201C, as in the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 48A, holes and heat dissipation holes are provided, and a predetermined seal is provided. These holes, heat dissipation holes, and seals are arranged so as not to block the display on the display monitor 29. The substrate case 201C enclosing the display substrate 31D may not be a caulking substrate case or may be a caulking substrate case.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (D), a label is affixed to the surface of the substrate case 201 shown in FIG. 47 (A), and a caulking use record is written on the label 31R. Also good. Here, the label 31R may be arranged at a position where a part of the display monitor 29 is hidden. As described above, since the part of the display monitor 29 is hidden by the label 31R, for example, when the glass door frame is opened, it is possible to prevent the player from visually recognizing the connection ratio and the role ratio. Even when the label 31R is pasted, it may be pasted at a position where the display monitor 29 is not hidden.

  Further, in the above-described modified example 2, as the movable combination, an electric combination such as a large winning opening (attacker) that is opened and closed by a solenoid or a second start winning opening (electric chew) is used. Instead, a so-called mechanical accessory that opens and closes by the weight of the game ball may be used as the movable accessory. Further, although the 7-segment LED is used as the display monitor 29, a dot display, a display screen, or the like may be used instead of the 7-segment. Moreover, it is good also as a liquid crystal display device, organic EL, a fluorescent display tube, etc. instead of LED.

  Further, in the above-described modification 2, there is a case where the glass door frame is opened and the error is canceled regardless of the contents displayed on the display monitor 29, for example, the display of the connection ratio and the role ratio. For example, in order to pay out game balls, a replenishment mechanism for replenishing game balls (supplement balls) may be provided on the back side of the game board. In this replenishment mechanism, when a ball is clogged, the error may be canceled by opening the glass door frame to eliminate the clogging. When the error is canceled by opening the glass door frame regardless of the contents displayed on the display monitor 29, the display of the connection ratio and the role ratio on the display monitor 29 may not be performed. .

  At this time, in order not to display the connection ratio, the role ratio, and the like on the display monitor 29, it is also possible to make it a condition that no error has occurred in the display of the connection ratio, the ratio, etc. Here, the error with respect to the display of the linkage ratio, the role ratio, etc. is, for example, detection of abnormal operation determined in step S381 shown in FIG. 54, acquisition of winning information within business hours determined in step S384, step S396. It is good also as detection of the predetermined number or more prize-winning with respect to the attacker per unit time judged by. By making the condition that such an error with respect to the display of the connection ratio and the role ratio does not occur, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the player sees information such as the connection ratio and the role ratio.

  In addition, the glass door frame is opened regardless of the contents displayed on the display monitor 29 to cancel the error, and after the error cancellation is completed, for example, for a predetermined period until the connection ratio or role ratio to the display monitor 29 is displayed. You may make it wait for 1 minute and to display after predetermined time passes. After canceling the occurrence of an error, the cause of the error cannot be completely removed, and the same error often occurs. By displaying the connection ratio, the ratio, etc. on the display monitor 29 after a predetermined time has elapsed, it is possible to suppress the situation where the player sees information such as the ratio, the ratio, etc. even when such an error occurs. . The predetermined period here can be arbitrarily set, and may be a time longer than 1 minute such as 5 minutes or 10 minutes, or may be a time shorter than 1 minute such as 30 seconds. Further, a predetermined time may be set according to the cause of the error. For example, in the case of a ball clogging in the replenishment mechanism and in the case of a failure of the image display device 9X, the predetermined period of the ball clogging in the replenishment mechanism may be set longer.

  The main board 31 is provided with a display device other than the display monitor 29, for example, a 7-segment display (hereinafter referred to as “error display”) for displaying an error. This error indicator is preferably arranged at a position away from the display monitor 29. Specifically, the display monitor 29 may be disposed at the position 1/3 on the right side of the main board 31, and the error indicator may be disposed at the position 1/3 on the left side of the main board 31. Further, in order to make the display monitor 29 easy to understand, the position of the display monitor 29 on the main board 31 may be printed on the board case 201 with characters, or a sticker may be attached to the board case 201. You may keep it.

  Further, in the above-described modification 2, it has been explained that the ratio (%) and the linkage ratio (%) are calculated and displayed on the display monitor by taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example, but the ratio in the pachinko gaming machine is used in the slot machine. A value corresponding to (%) or a continuous ratio (%) may be calculated and displayed.

  A method for calculating the connection ratio (%) in the slot machine will be described below. The slot machine can start changing the symbol by setting the number of bets, and a winning occurs according to the result of the changing symbol. For winnings in slot machines, shift to a special game state that increases the probability of occurrence of a prize-winning with the addition of gaming value, a re-game winning that allows the change of symbols to be started without setting the number of bets, and a prize-winning There is a bonus prize. Here, the continuous ratio (%) in the slot machine is the cumulative total of game values obtained by awarding a winning based on the result of the change of the symbol within the period in which the change of the symbol is performed a predetermined number of times (the aforementioned pachinko game The total number of gaming values obtained by awarding winnings as a result of symbol changes during the period of transition to the special gaming state (equivalent to the total number of balls acquired in the machine) (in the aforementioned pachinko gaming machine) (Corresponds to the number of consecutive winning characters). For example, in a period in which 6000 symbols are changed, if the number of medals, which is an example of the gaming value obtained in the period, is 16000, the prize is awarded in the period when the game state is shifted to the special gaming state. When the number of medals obtained by the above is 9000, 0.56 obtained by dividing 9000 by 16000 is the continuous ratio (%).

  In addition, although the example which displays the calculated duty ratio (%) and continuous ratio (%) on the display monitor (for example, 7 segments) provided in the center of the main board was shown, it is not restricted to this, a payout control board, etc. Display monitors may be provided on other boards, gaming board surfaces, gaming machine frames (base frames), and the like. Further, the display is not limited to a dedicated display monitor for displaying the duty ratio (%) and the connection ratio (%), but an existing display device (for example, the image display device 9X, 7-segment display for displaying an error). The combination ratio (%) and the continuous ratio (%) may be displayed using a display device such as a credit display device or a payout number display device in a slot machine.

  As described above, according to the above-described embodiment and Modification 2, the specific area (in this example, the first start) to which value is given by passing the game medium (in this example, the game ball) passes. Predetermined information (value, role ratio in this example) regarding a prize opening, a second start prize opening, a big prize opening, a general prize opening in the modified example 2) and a value given by passing the game medium to a specific area ) Can be displayed (in this example, the display monitor 29). And the information display means is provided on the board | substrate which controls a game so that visibility may not be prevented (refer FIG. 47). Therefore, it is possible to recognize what adjustment has been made.

  In the above-described embodiment and Modification 2, the case where the information display means (in this example, the display monitor 29) is provided on the main substrate 31 has been described, but this is not the only mode. For example, if the display monitor 29 is provided so as not to hinder the visibility, the display monitor 29 may be provided on another board such as the effect control board 80, the payout control board 37, and the relay board 177. . Further, for example, the display monitor 29 is provided on a dedicated board for displaying predetermined information (in this example, the connection ratio and the role ratio), and the predetermined information such as the connection ratio and the role ratio is displayed. It may be configured.

  Note that it is also possible to configure a gaming machine by appropriately combining the configurations shown in the above-described embodiment and each modification. That is, a gaming machine may be configured by appropriately combining a plurality of configurations of the above-described embodiment and modifications, or by combining all configurations.

  In the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation time, the type of reach production, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity (the production in which one or more symbols are temporarily stopped and re-varied during one variable display). In order to notify the fluctuation pattern indicating the mode to the production control microcomputer, an example is shown in which one fluctuation pattern command is transmitted when the fluctuation is started. You may make it notify to a microcomputer. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control microcomputer. When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

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

  In the present embodiment, the number of past prize balls or the number of accumulated prize balls is displayed as the predetermined effect, but other display may be performed. For example, it is possible to display the allowable number of winnings in the big winning opening during one round in the big hit gaming state. The allowable number of winnings in the big winning opening during one round is, for example, a number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls won in the big winning opening during one round from the upper limit winning number during one round. For example, when three game balls are won in the big winning opening during one round and the upper limit winning number in one round is 10, the allowable number of winnings in the big winning opening during one round is “7”. In addition, in the predetermined effect, the number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round may be displayed instead of the allowable number of winnings in the big winning opening in one round.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is a consecutive resort termination condition that the probability variation gaming state ends without shifting to the big hit gaming state, and the effect control board 12 receives the variation variation termination designation command when the probability variation termination designation command is received. Although the end is determined, the effect control board 12 may determine the end of the extended resort according to other conditions. For example, after receiving a hit end command transmitted from the main board 11, the fluctuation pattern command transmitted from the main board 11 is confirmed up to a certain number of times of change (100 in this embodiment), and the fluctuation pattern command corresponding to the big hit is received. You may determine the end of the retreat when you are not. Alternatively, the probability variation number designation command may be transmitted from the main substrate to the effect control substrate 12, and the end of the extended resort may be determined based on the certain variation number designation command and the variation pattern command.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state always shifts to the probability changing gaming state, but other modes may be adopted. For example, the game state after the big hit game state is ended may be any one of the following patterns.

1. The first pattern after the big hit gaming state is finished After the big hit gaming state is finished, it shifts to an appropriate rate, for example, a rate of 50% probability change gaming state (high probability high base gaming state), 50% of the short time gaming state (Low probability high base gaming state), the probability variation gaming state continues until the big hit gaming state, the short time gaming state is a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or until the big hit gaming state Continuing, the game is terminated when the game shifts to the big hit game state within a short time or when a special game with a short time is executed. In this case, it may be set as the extended game termination condition that the short-time game state is completed by executing the short-time special figure game.

2. The second pattern after the big hit gaming state is finished After the big hit gaming state is finished, it shifts to an appropriate ratio, for example, a rate of 50%, to a probable gaming state (highly accurate high base gaming state), and a short time gaming state at a rate of 50% (The low probability high base gaming state), the probability variation gaming state continues until a predetermined probability variation number (for example, 100 times) or a big hit gaming state, and the short time gaming state is a predetermined number of short times (for example, 100 times) or until the big hit game state is entered, and the game is finished when the big hit game state is entered within the shortest number of times, or when the special game is executed for the shortest number of times. In this case, the consecutive game end condition may be that the probability-changing game state or the time-saving game state is ended by executing the probability-changing special-number game or the short-time special-number game.

3. The third pattern after the big hit gaming state ends After the big hit gaming state ends, the game always shifts to the probability change gaming state and continues until a predetermined number of probability changes (for example, 100 times) or the big hit gaming state. After the game is executed and the probability variation gaming state is finished, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state, and the game is finished when the special-hit game is executed within the short-time number of times or the jackpot gaming state is executed within the short-time number of times. In this case, it may be set as the extended game termination condition that the short-time game state is completed by executing the short-time special figure game.

4). 4th pattern after the big hit gaming state is finished After the big hit gaming state is finished, an appropriate rate, for example, 50% is transferred to the probability change gaming state (high probability high base gaming state), and the normal gaming state is set at 50%. (Low probability low base gaming state), the probability variation gaming state continues until the big hit gaming state. In this case, the extended game end condition may be the end of the big hit game state that shifts to the normal game state.

5. Fifth pattern after end of big hit gaming state After satisfying the extended game end conditions shown in the first to fourth patterns after the end of the big hit gaming state, the chance time effect may be executed until the CT end condition is satisfied. In this case, satisfying the CT end condition may be the extended resort end condition. The CT end condition may be, for example, that a special game is executed a predetermined number of times of CT, for example, 20 times. The chance time effect may be executed in, for example, a normal gaming state (low probability low base gaming state).

  In addition, among the first to fifth patterns after the end of the big hit gaming state, a pattern having a plurality of gaming states other than the big hit gaming state may or may not execute a predetermined effect for each gaming state. Also good. For example, in the first pattern, a predetermined effect may not be executed in the probability-changing gaming state, a predetermined effect may not be executed in the time-short gaming state, and a predetermined effect may not be executed in the time-changing gaming state. May be executed. In the fifth pattern after the second pattern, a predetermined effect is executed during the CT after the probability-changing gaming state, and the predetermined effect is not executed during the CR after the short-time gaming state, or during the CT after the probability-changing gaming state. The predetermined effect may be executed during the CR after the short-time gaming state without executing the predetermined effect. In addition, the predetermined effect may or may not be executed in units other than the gaming state. For example, in the third pattern, the predetermined effect may be executed in the big hit gaming state after the probability-changing gaming state, and the predetermined effect may not be executed in the big hit gaming state after the short-time gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the predetermined presentation, in the first predetermined presentation, the cumulative number of prize balls and the number of past prize balls and the cumulative prize balls for each jackpot, and in the second predetermined presentation, for each type of the cumulative prize balls and the jackpot. The number of past winning balls is displayed, but other types of winning balls may be displayed. For example, a predetermined number of times of summarization, for example, the number of prize balls for the big hit every three times may be displayed along the jackpot icon, or the number of times of summarization for each type of jackpot, for example, each of the first big hit and the second big hit The number of prize balls may be displayed along with the jackpot icon for every third jackpot.

  Further, only the number of winning balls may be displayed without displaying the big hit icon. Alternatively, a unit such as “pieces” may be added to the past prize ball number or the cumulative prize ball number. The unit to be added may be a display suggesting a numerical value such as “point” in addition to “pieces”, or “gold” or “mile” may be displayed in relation to the background effect.

  Further, during the big hit gaming state, the number of past winning balls and the cumulative number of winning balls are displayed in all rounds, but the presence / absence of display may be changed for each round. For example, the number of past winning balls may be displayed in the even-numbered round, and the cumulative number of winning balls may be displayed in the odd-numbered round. In addition, in order to make the player select whether or not to display during one round or each round, the button icon 410 is displayed large at the start of one round or each round, and characters such as “Choose how to display” May be displayed. You may make it do. Similarly, the controller icon 420 may be displayed in a large size at the start of one round or each round, and the selection of a specific effect may be prompted.

  In addition, as the number of prize balls such as the number of past prize balls and the number of cumulative prize balls, values calculated by actually counting such as the past prize ball number display count value and the cumulative prize ball count value are used. An approximate value may be used. For example, an average value of the number of prize balls to be paid out per round may be assumed, and the average value may be accumulated to make a prize ball.

  In the above embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning the general prize opening is also included in the number of past prize balls and the cumulative number of winning balls. However, the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning the general prize opening is not included. Alternatively, the number of prize balls to be paid out by winning in the big prize opening may be counted.

  In addition, when counting the number of prize balls such as the number of past prize balls and the number of cumulative prize balls, the number of prize balls paid out by winning a game ball to the big prize opening and the general prize opening is used. You may count together the number of prize balls paid out by winning to the mouth. Alternatively, the number of award balls may be counted by subtracting the number of game balls that have been entered from the hitting ball launcher from the game balls that have entered the out mouth without winning the prize port from the actual number of prize balls.

  In this embodiment, the number of winning balls in the jackpot gaming state is counted as the number of past prize balls or the cumulative number of winning balls. However, the number of winning balls in the probable gaming state during the jackpot gaming state in the villa is also You may make it display by counting. In this case, the number of winning balls in the probability variation gaming state may be displayed alone, or may be displayed in addition to the past number of winning balls in the big hit before the probability variation gaming state. In addition, in a gaming machine in which a reaming game continues in a jackpot during the short-time gaming state or during CT, the number of prize balls during the short-time gaming state or during CT may be handled in the same manner as the number of winning balls during the probability-changing gaming state. .

  In this embodiment, the current prize ball number and the cumulative prize ball number are counted by different prize ball number display counters to obtain the current prize ball number (past prize ball number) and the cumulative prize ball number. The number of winning balls (the number of past winning balls) and the cumulative number of winning balls may be counted by a common winning ball number display counter. In this case, this prize ball number display counter counts the number of prize balls this time, and at the time when one big hit gaming state is completed, it is set as the past prize ball number, and the cumulative prize ball number is calculated from the cumulative value of the past prize ball number. Find it.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the current prize ball number is not displayed during the jackpot specific effect or the ending effect, but the current prize ball number may be displayed during the jackpot specific effect or the ending effect. In this case, for example, the current number of winning balls and the cumulative number of winning balls may be displayed together, or one of them may be displayed. Also, the number of past prize balls may be displayed during the ending effect.

  Also, in this embodiment, when displaying the number of past prize balls and the cumulative number of prize balls, no sound is generated, but the player is informed of the number of past prize balls and the number of cumulative prize balls by voice as appropriate. Also good. In this case, when the number of past prize balls exceeds the upper limit threshold, for example, when there are 1000 or more prize balls at the first big hit, or when the cumulative number of prize balls is clear (so-called “Kiri No.”). For example, the number of past prize balls or the cumulative number of prize balls may be notified by voice when the number reaches 10,000. In addition, a congratulatory voice such as “Congratulations” may be generated along with the voices of the number of past prize balls and the cumulative number of prize balls.

  In addition, in this embodiment, it is possible in principle to switch between a predetermined effect and a specific effect during the big hit game state and the probability variation game state, but in the special figure game in the probability variation game state, there is a change in special symbols and decorative symbols. It is possible to switch between a predetermined effect and a specific effect during the period from the start to the reach formation in the decorative design, and after the reach formation, the predetermined effect and the specific effect cannot be switched. For this reason, the malfunction by switching of a predetermined | prescribed effect and a specific effect during a reach effect can be suppressed. Even when reach formation is not performed, when the decorative design is stopped, switching between a predetermined effect and a specific effect may be disabled. In this case, it is possible to prevent the ornamental symbols from becoming difficult to see by switching between the predetermined effect and the specific effect.

  Even during the probable gaming state, the special game may be interrupted, and when the special game is interrupted, a standby effect (demonstration effect) may be executed until the special game is started. Even when the demonstration effect is executed during the probable gaming state, the controller icon 420 and the button icon 410 may be displayed so that the specific effect and the display effect can be switched. One of the controller icon 420 and the button icon 410 may be displayed so that one of the specific effect and the display effect can be switched. Also, one of the controller icon 420 and the button icon 410 is changed and displayed at a predetermined demonstration display time, for example, every 10 seconds, so that the effect that can be switched is changed between the specific effect and the display effect. May be.

  In the above-described embodiment, the predetermined effect is switched by operating the push button 31B, and the specific effect is switched by operating the stick controller 31A. For example, a common operation such as operating the push button 31B is performed. The predetermined effect and the specific effect may be switched. In this case, for example, the operation effective condition for switching each effect may be set, and the effect may be switched by satisfying the operation effective condition. As the operation valid condition, for example, the switching of a predetermined effect may be a pressing operation with a pressing time of 1 second or less, and the switching of a specific effect may be a pressing operation with a pressing time exceeding 1 second. In addition, the predetermined effect and the specific effect may be switched by operating the stick controller 31A. In this case, an operation effective condition for switching the predetermined effect may be an operation effective condition for switching the predetermined effect by an operation of pulling the stick controller 31A forward, and an operation for pressing the stick controller 31A to the gaming machine side. Alternatively, the operation in the left / right direction of the stick controller 31A may be an operation effective condition for switching the predetermined effect, and the operation in the vertical direction of the stick controller 31A may be an operation effective condition for switching the predetermined effect. . Further, the game state may be an operation effective condition. For example, the operation effective condition for switching a predetermined effect may be an operation effective condition for switching a specific effect during the jackpot game state and the probability variation game state. The operation effective conditions may be set by appropriately replacing or combining these operation effective conditions.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the animation character and the specific background image are displayed on the image display apparatus 5 by the specific production, it is good also as another production. For example, an artist promotion video may be used as a background image. Further, when the artist promotion video is used as the background image, the artist's music may be played.

Also, in this embodiment, the first jackpot and the second jackpot are provided to open the grand prize opening once in each round game, but the big prize opening is opened at least twice in all or some round games. You may make it provide the jackpot which makes a state.
(1) As an example, a round may be provided in which the first person performs short-term opening several times and then becomes a closed state. For example, short-term (for example, 0.1 second) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) ) Open → Close (such as 2 seconds) → Short-term (such as 0.1 second) Open → Long-term closure (such as 23.1 seconds)
(2) As another example, a round in which the short-term opening is executed a plurality of times at the beginning and a long-term opening state is set after that may be provided. For example, short-term (for example, 0.1 second) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) ) Opening → Closing (for example, 2 seconds) → Opening for a short period (for example, 0.1 second) → Closing (for example, 2 seconds) → Opening for a long period (for example, 21.1 seconds) Good.
(3) As another example, a round may be provided in which the first one is in the long-term open state, and thereafter the short-term open is performed a plurality of times. For example, long-term (eg, 21.1 seconds) open → close (eg, 2 seconds) → short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) → close (eg, 2 seconds) → short-term (eg, 0.1 seconds) Opening → Closing (for example, 2 seconds) → Opening for a short period (for example, 0.1 seconds) → Closing (for example, 2 seconds) → Opening for a short period (for example, 0.1 seconds) Good.
(4) As another example, a short-term opening may be performed a plurality of times at the beginning and the end, and a round that may be in a long-term opening state may be provided for others. For example, short-term (for example, 0.1 second) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → short-term (for example, 0.1 seconds) opening → closing (for example, 2 seconds) → long-term (for example, 21.1 seconds) Opening → Closing (for example, 2 seconds) → Opening for a short period (for example, 0.1 seconds) → Closing (for example, 2 seconds) → Opening for a short period (for example, 0.1 seconds) Good.

  In addition, said (1)-(4) illustrated the aspect which makes a grand prize opening state open more than twice in a round game, Comprising: The aspect which makes a grand prize opening state open more than once in a round game Is not limited to the above (1) to (4). For example, in the above examples (1) to (4), the short-term opening time is set to the same time (for example, 0.1 seconds), but a plurality of short-term opening times (for example, 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, etc.) may be provided. In the examples (1) to (4), the closing time during the short opening time is the same time (for example, 2.0 seconds), but the same applies to the closing time. Also, the number of times of opening may be different from the above (1) to (4).

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the big hit symbol is derived and displayed, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by being controlled to the big hit gaming state. That is, the derivation display of the big hit symbol is an advantageous condition for leading an advantageous state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled to be in the big hit gaming state when the big winning symbol is derived and displayed, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened. May be in an open state. For example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may be in an open state by providing an accuracy (abrupt accuracy change) that is controlled when an accuracy symbol is derived and displayed. Further, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 may be opened by providing a small hit that is controlled when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change is made when the change is started. Although an example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Game board 3 Gaming machine frame 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5H Start winning memory display area 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Normal variable winning ball device 7 Special variable Winning ball device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Audio control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Count switch 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 comprising operating means that can be operated by a player and capable of being controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to the player,
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect during the advantageous state;
A gaming machine, wherein an execution mode of a predetermined effect can be changed based on an operation of the operation means.

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