JP2018093915A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent decrease of game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine with variable winning means capable of varying between a first state where game media can achieve winning entries and a second state where the game media hardly achieve winning entries can control a game to be brought into a special state on the basis of passing of a game medium through a specific area provided in the variable winning means. The game machine can control a regulation member to be in a state where the game media achieving winning entries into the variable winning means easily pass through the specific area or to be in a state where they hardly pass through. The game machine can control the regulation member to be in a first passage state when a first prescribed number of game media achieve winning entries into the variable winning means or to be in a second passage state which is different from the first passage state when a second prescribed number of game media achieve winning entries into the variable winning means. The ratio to control the regulation member into the second passage state varies depending on which kind of advantageous state the game is brought in.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins in a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, an execution condition (start condition) is satisfied. Pachinko that enhances the game interest by so-called variable display game, in which multiple types of identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) are variably displayed on a variable display device, and whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined according to the display result There is a gaming machine. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the stop symbol form when the variable display of the display symbol in the variable display game is completely stopped becomes the specific display aspect, the player is in an advantageous state (big hit game state). For example, a pachinko gaming machine that has become a big hit gaming state has a variable gaming means called a big prize opening or an attacker opened, making it easy to win a game ball and giving a predetermined gaming value to a player. Provide time continuously. In such a pachinko gaming machine, during the control to the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to a special state on condition that the game medium has won a prize (so-called V prize) in a specific area (so-called V area) provided inside the variable winning means. There is something.

  As such a gaming machine, there has been proposed a gaming machine that controls a game medium in a specific area in a state where it is easy to win a prize and in a state where it is difficult to win a prize (for example, Patent Document 1).

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  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that the game entertainment will be lowered because the easy-to-win state and the difficult-to-win state are switched over time.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can prevent the fall of a game entertainment attraction.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a pachinko machine 1),
Variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball apparatus 20) that can be changed between a first state in which a game medium can be won and a second state in which it is difficult to win;
Special state control means that can be controlled to a special state based on the fact that the game medium won in the variable winning means passes through a specific area provided in the variable winning means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S364). When,
A regulation member control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S317) capable of controlling the regulation member in a state where the game medium won in the variable prize means is easy to pass through the specific area and difficult to pass through the specific area;
The advantageous state includes a plurality of advantageous states (for example, a plurality of big hit types)
The restricting member control means is capable of controlling the restricting member to the first passing state when the first predetermined number of game media wins the variable winning means (for example, performing S release), and the variable winning means includes the second winning means. When a predetermined number of game media wins, the restricting member can be controlled to a second passing state different from the first passing state (for example, L opening is performed), and depending on which kind of advantageous state it is The ratio of controlling to the second passing state is different (for example, the ratio of performing L opening is different according to the jackpot type),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, since the passing state changes in accordance with the winning status of the variable winning means, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
It further comprises notification effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 for executing the process of step S604) capable of executing a notification effect for notifying that the game medium has passed through the specific area.
The plurality of types of advantageous states include an advantageous state in which at least a common notification effect can be executed by the notification effect execution means (for example, a probability change confirmation notification in a common mode regardless of a jackpot type).
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  According to such a configuration, it can be easily recognized that a specific area has been passed.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The second predetermined number is different depending on the type of the advantageous state (for example, the number of winnings required until the L opening is executed is different depending on the jackpot type),
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  According to such a structure, a player's expectation can be improved.

(4) In the gaming machine described in (3) above,
Further provided is a promotion effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S602) capable of executing a promotion effect that promotes the launch of the game medium,
The promotion effect executing means is capable of executing different promotion effects according to the second predetermined number (for example, executing different effects according to the number of winnings required until L opening).
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  According to such a structure, since the promotion effect of the aspect according to the condition can be performed, game entertainment can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
During the advantageous state (for example, during a big hit gaming state), at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) and a specific number of gaming media (for example, 10) winning is established. Advantageous state control means (for example, 11 rounds, 16 rounds, etc.) that can be executed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 rounds, 16 rounds, etc.) that can change the variable winning means to the first state until CPU 103 for executing the process of step S115),
The advantageous state control means includes, as the advantageous state, at least a first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit) and a second advantageous state (for example, a normal big hit, which is less advantageous than the first advantageous state). Based on the big hit gaming state)
Based on the fact that a special number (for example, the eleventh and twelfth) of game media has been won in one unit game in the first advantageous state (for example, an over-winning has occurred) A notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect according to an aspect (for example, a notification effect of an aspect in which a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 while causing the grand prize opening LED to emit rainbow light);
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  According to such a configuration, based on the fact that the game medium has won a special number greater than a specific number in one unit game in the first advantageous state, by executing the notification effect in a special mode, Interest can be improved.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
During the advantageous state (for example, during a big hit gaming state), at least one of a predetermined period (for example, 29.5 seconds) and a specific number of gaming media (for example, 10) winning is established. Advantageous state control means (for example, 11 rounds, 16 rounds, etc.) that can be executed for a predetermined number of times (for example, 11 rounds, 16 rounds, etc.) that can change the variable winning means to the first state until CPU 103 that executes the process of step S115),
After the game medium has passed through the specific area in the advantageous state, the game medium has won a special number (for example, the eleventh and twelfth) more than the specific number in one unit game in the advantageous state (for example, A notification effect in a special manner (for example, a notification effect in a manner in which a special prize opening sound is output from the speaker 27 and a special winning sound is output from the speaker 27) based on the occurrence of an over-winning) An execution means,
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  According to such a configuration, after the game medium passes through the specific area, the notification effect in the special mode is executed based on the fact that the game medium has won a special number greater than the specific number in one unit game in the advantageous state. By this, the interest of the game by notification production can be improved.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Production state control means (for example, production control) capable of controlling the production state (for example, production state during a round) in the advantageous state to any one of a plurality of types of production states (for example, A mode or B mode in FIG. 24). CPU 120),
Related effects for executing related effects (for example, related effects by the first notification image 204 and the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 24) related to the number of game media (for example, the number of game balls) given during the advantageous state. Means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control),
When the related effect means is controlled to the first effect state (for example, A mode) by the effect state control means, the related effect is executed by the first mode (the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 24). When the production state control means controls the second production state (for example, the B mode) different from the first production state, the second mode (for example, the first mode shown in FIG. 24) different from the first mode. 2) performing the related effect by the notification image 214).
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  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the game entertainment in the advantageous state by the related effect according to the effect state.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of an open pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a timing chart which shows the opening timing of a control part. 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 production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process performed by the big hit effect process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination, such as the presence or absence of execution of a promotion effect, and an execution aspect. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement when the open pattern of the pattern 1 is performed. It is a figure which shows the example of production | presentation operation | movement when the open pattern of the pattern 2 is performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of alerting | reporting effect. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of a related production.

  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 performs a predetermined game as described below by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed.

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball hitting device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 according to the operation of the ball hitting operation handle 5 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 is formed in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided with a push button 1201 as an operation means. A player's operation action on the push button 1201 is detected by the push sensor 124 (see FIG. 2).

  A first special symbol display device 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b are provided at predetermined positions on the game board. Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b includes, for example, 7 segments or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and identifies each of them in a special game that is an example of a variable display game. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b each variably display 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 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b 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. The first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. . Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 9 is provided near the center of the game area 7 on the game board. The image display device 9 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 9, the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b in the special symbol game respectively. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative 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 are arranged in the display area of the image display device 9. And in response to the start of one of the fluctuations of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 8b in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas on the image display device 9. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 9, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 8a or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 8b is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . 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 displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. 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. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the display area of the image display device 9, a start winning storage display area may be arranged. In the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the variable display is suspended when the game ball enters (starts winning) the first starting winning opening 13 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus and the second starting winning opening 14 formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 15. Based on this, the start condition (also referred to as “execution 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 previously is being executed. Occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 13 occurs, the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a (first start) If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not established when the (condition) is established, the first special figure holding memory number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when a second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 14 occurs, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b (second start) If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the (condition) is satisfied, the second special figure holding storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  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. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area or instead of the start winning memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area, a first hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories identifiable on the lower part of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b. A device 18a and a second hold indicator 18b are provided. The first hold indicator 18a displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 18b displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 18a and the second hold indicator 18b has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  A normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the center of the image display device 9. The normal winning ball apparatus 6A forms a first start winning opening 13 that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example.

  On the right side of the image display device 9, an ordinary variable winning ball device 15 and a passing gate 32 are provided. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 16 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening 14 is formed. As an example, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15, when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole 14. ) Do not close. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 16 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball passes through the second starting winning hole 14 ( Enter an open state where you can enter. The normally variable winning ball device 15 is normally opened when the solenoid 16 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning port 14, while the solenoid 16 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an expansion open state. Thus, on the right side of the game area 7, the first variable state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning opening 14, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry) is difficult. An ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 15 that can change to the second variable state is provided.

  A game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 13 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 13a shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 14 formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 14a shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 13a, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 14a, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 13a and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 14a. May be the same number or different numbers.

  An opening / closing plate driven by a solenoid 21 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15, and is in an open state (first state) that is advantageous for the player (the game ball can enter) and disadvantageous for the player (the game ball) The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided as a winning means that can be changed to a closed state (second state). In the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, when the open / close plate is controlled to be in the open state in the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has entered the big winning opening is detected as a winning ball by the count switch 22, and is detected as a discharging ball by the discharge switch 23 or the specific / discharge switch 24. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (a game ball is difficult to win).

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a downflow passage on the inside and on the back side of the game board 6 for flowing down and collecting the entered game balls. In the present embodiment, a portion corresponding to the flow-down path in the game area 7 is a transparent member (transparent resin member) so that the player can visually recognize a part of the flow-down path 500 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20. Covered with.

  The downflow passage 500 includes an inclined passage 501 descending diagonally to the left when viewed from the front, a normal region 57 extending vertically downward from a lower end portion of the inclined passage 501, and a special region branching midway along the inclined passage 501 and extending vertically downward. 56. As described above, the special area 56 is provided on the upstream side (front side) of the normal area 57 in the flow-down direction of the game ball in the flow-down passage 500. A count switch 22 for detecting and counting game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided on the upstream side of the inclined passage 501. At the lower end of the special area 56, a specific / discharge switch 24 that detects a game ball that has entered the special area 56 is provided. At the lower end of the normal area 57, a discharge switch 23 for detecting a game ball that has entered the normal area 57 is provided. The flow-down passage portion (excluding the solenoid 53 portion) from the lower side of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 to each of the specific / discharge switch 24 and the discharge switch 23 is configured to be seen through. As described above, the game ball that has entered the special winning opening is detected as a winning ball by the count switch 22, and is detected as a discharging ball by the discharge switch 23 or the specific / discharge switch 24. The count switch 22 is used to count the number of winnings during the round game. The count switch 22 is also used for paying out a game ball as a winning ball in accordance with winning. The discharge switch 23 is used to determine whether or not the game ball that has entered the special winning opening has been discharged. The specific / discharge switch 24 is used to determine whether or not the game ball has entered the special area 56 and to determine whether or not the game ball that has entered the special winning opening has been discharged.

  A branch port to the special region 56 in the inclined passage 501 is formed on the bottom surface side at an intermediate position in the extending direction of the inclined passage 501. A restricting portion 52 made of a lid is provided on the upper part of the branch port so as to cover the branch port. The restricting unit 52 is provided to restrict the game ball from entering the special area 56. The restricting portion 52 can open and close the branch port by pivoting in the vertical direction about the pivot shaft provided at the downstream end of the branch port. The restricting unit 52 is driven by a solenoid 53 to open and close the branch port. On the front side of the solenoid 53, a decorative plate labeled “V” is provided.

  When the solenoid 53 is not driven, it is in a closed state in which the restricting portion 52 closes the branch port (a state in which the restricting portion 52 is indicated by a solid line. Hereinafter, it may be referred to as a restricted state). A game ball can enter, but a game ball cannot enter the special area 56. In such a closed state, the game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is first detected by the count switch 22 and then detected by the discharge switch 23. When the solenoid 53 is driven, the restricting portion 52 rotates in a direction to open the branch port, so that the game ball can enter the special area 56 and the game ball cannot enter the normal area 57 (the restricting portion). 52 is a state indicated by a broken line (hereinafter, referred to as a passing state). In such an open state, a game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is first detected by the count switch 22 and then detected by the specific / discharge switch 24.

  At the end of driving of the solenoid 53, the restricting portion 52 rotates in a direction to close the branch port, and the game ball cannot enter the special area 56 and returns to the closed state in which the game ball can enter the normal area 57.

  Note that the entire surface of the game board 6 may be formed of a transparent member, or only the periphery of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 50 may be formed of a transparent member, and at least the game ball flowing down the passage is in the special region 56. What is necessary is just to enable a player to discriminate | determine whether it entered into.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuous control is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 repeats an open state and a closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened is called a round game (hereinafter also simply referred to as “round”). A game in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened by repeated continuation control in a round is called a round game. In the big hit game state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened, a predetermined release state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the opened state, or a predetermined number (for example, The closed state is established in response to the establishment of (the opening end condition that 10) winning balls have been generated). When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until reaching the final round (for example, the 16th round) in which the number of releases in the big hit gaming state becomes a predetermined upper limit value. In addition, the interval period (closing period) between round games is set to 2 seconds.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. Among the types of “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special gaming state has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state that is not a probable change state). The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a probability variation state (abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. The special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shortened from the non-short time state in association with the probability variation state. The special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability changing state.

  In this way, the transition time to the short-time state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, it is easy for an effective start winning to occur, and a big hit game may be performed. Rise. Of the “hit”, a type of jackpot (type) that is controlled to the big hit gaming state and does not shift to the probable change state is called “ordinary big hit”.

  In the present embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, in a specific round (hereinafter referred to as “specific round”), the restriction unit 52 of the special variable winning ball device 20 is opened. At this time, when the game ball enters the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and enters the special area 56 formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, after the big hit gaming state ends, Controlled to a certain change state. The winning of a game ball in the special area 56 is hereinafter referred to as “V winning”.

  As the special gaming state, the frequency of the normally variable winning ball device 1 being opened is increased by increasing the frequency with which the normally variable winning ball device 1 is opened in association with the probability changing state or the short-time state. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric chew support control state that makes it easy (higher approach, higher frequency) to win the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15. Since the electric chew support control state is a high base state as will be described later, in the following description, it is mainly referred to as a high base state.

  Electric Chu support control includes control that shortens the normal symbol variation time and derives and displays the display result at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), and control that increases the probability that a normal symbol stop symbol will be a winning symbol (normal symbol probability change) Control), control for extending the opening time of the normally variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and control for increasing the number of times the normal variable winning ball device 15 is opened (opening frequency increase control) are performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. The frequency increases, and it becomes easy for the game ball to start and win (the execution conditions for the variable display in the special symbol displays 8a and 8b and the image display device 9 are easily established). Further, by increasing the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 by such control, a gaming state is achieved in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the frequency of execution of the variable display of the second special symbol is increased.

  The state in which the winning frequency to the second start winning opening 14 is increased by such electric Chu support control (high frequency state) is the number of game balls to be paid out as prize balls according to the winning with respect to the number of shot balls. Since the ratio “base” is higher than when the control is not performed, it is called “high base state”. When such control is not performed, it is called a “low base state”. Further, such control is control for facilitating winning to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 15 by supporting the winning by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 15, that is, the electric tulip. be called.

  The term “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as the terms indicating the state of the big hit probability, and the term “high base state (electricity variation)” is used as the term indicating the combination of the base states. "Chew support control state)" and "Low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)" are used.

  “Low-accuracy low base state” and “high-accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating a combination of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. The “low probability low base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state and the base state is the low base state. The “high probability high base state” is a state indicating that the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the high base state. Furthermore, the state of the big hit probability is the high probability state and the base state is the low base state, the “high probability low base state”, the state of the big hit probability is the low probability state, and the base state is the high base state. It may be configured to be controllable to the “low-accuracy base state” which is a state.

  A normal symbol display 10 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board (lower right of the image display device 9 in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 10 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, etc., like the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. Further, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. May be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as a prize ball based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. In the lowermost part of the game area 7, there is provided an out-port 26 through which game balls that have not entered any winning opening are taken.

  Speakers 27 for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 28 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 7. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 15, the special variable winning ball device 20, etc.) in the game area 7 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 7 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation 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 (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position below the game area 7, there is an upper plate for holding (storing) a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. Is provided.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 13 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 13a shown in FIG. Thus, the first start condition is established. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 8a starts based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended. Is done.

  When the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14 formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15, the second start condition is determined by the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 14a shown in FIG. Is established. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball device 15 is in the normally open state or closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning port 14.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 provided above the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 is detected by the gate switch 32a shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol display 10 displays variable indication of the normal symbol. A normal start condition for execution is established. Thereafter, the general symbol display device 10 starts the general symbol game on the basis of the fact that the general symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous general symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is "per normal figure", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball apparatus 15 is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 9 In the symbol display area, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 8a and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 8b, a confirmed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 9. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), which is controlled to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 9. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. It only has to be done.

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

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “15”) larger than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 130101, and a lamp control board 1401 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 1501 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed 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. 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 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, and performs the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 10 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 10. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 16 for the ordinary electric accessory, the solenoid 21 for the big prize door (attacker), and the solenoid 53 for the restricting portion.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 1501, and receives the image display device 9, the speaker 27, and the game Various circuits for controlling the production operation by the electrical parts for production such as the effect lamp 28 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 includes all or part of the display operation in the image display device 9, the sound output operation from the speaker 27, and all or part of the lighting / extinguishing operation in the game effect lamp 28 or the decoration LED. The function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation is provided.

  The sound control board 1301 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is used for outputting sound from the speaker 27 based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 1401 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 28 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 32a, a start port switch (first start port switch 13a and second start port switch 14a), a count switch 22, a discharge switch 23, and a specific / discharge region switch 24. Wiring for transmitting detection signals from various switches is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, and the normal symbol display device 10.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 1501. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 1501 is an effect control command transmitted and received as an electrical signal, for example. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 9, a voice control command used for controlling a sound output from the speaker 27, a game effect lamp 28, and a decoration. The lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the LED for use is included.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

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

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

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

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

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled so that the normal variable winning ball device 15 is in the first variable state in the open state or the enlarged open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as “per normal figure”. This is a random value used to determine whether or not to perform (see FIG. 3).

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

  It should be noted that the decorative symbol variable display mode is a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 9 forms a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “design”), the display state is continuously changing, or the display state is that all or some of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. , Become “reach”. As a specific example, a portion of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol to be displayed (for example, a decorative symbol indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) is stopped. The display state where the symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination The display state is changing. In response to the reach state, a character image (effect image imitating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 9, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern that does not become “reach” is referred to as “non-reach”.

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

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 stores various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As an example, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150. The game control data holding area 150 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 control timer setting unit. 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (first special symbol display device 8a) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening 13 formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Data of the special figure game using the first special figure in FIG. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with the reservation number in the order of winning (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening 13, and the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball The 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 value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of The data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B is a special figure game (second special symbol display device) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning port 14 formed by the normally variable winning ball device 15 The hold data of the special figure game using the second special figure in 8b is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening 14, and the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball The 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 value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment of The data is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). 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 the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The universal figure holding storage unit 151C stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 10 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a. For example, the universal figure storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls in association with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed the passing gate 32. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  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 the software 103 can be updated by software. The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for 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.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 9, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 9, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

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

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. On the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 9, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 1301, A wiring for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 1401. Further, the effect control board 12 is also connected with wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal from the push sensor 124 as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation (for example, a pressing operation) with respect to the push button 1201 has been detected. Has been.

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

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 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. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 9 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 9. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31, for example. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 9, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the audio control board 1301, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 1401 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  For example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, and a volume are mounted on the voice control board 1301. As an example, in the voice control board 1301, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 1401. As an example, in the lamp control board 1401, the electrical signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 28, the decoration LED, and the like.

  Next, the operation (action) 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 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of detection signals input from the various switches via the switch circuit 110 (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). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (steps). S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform the control of the display operation in 8b and the opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 10 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 15 are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. 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 the 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 the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 described above as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101 of FIG.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first performs the first start based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 13a provided corresponding to the first start winning opening 13 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the mouth switch 13a is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 13a is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number which 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 (for example, “4”) (step S202). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start port switch 13a 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. Based on the detection signal from the second start opening switch 14a provided corresponding to the second start winning opening 14 formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 15, it is determined whether or not the second start opening switch 14a is on. (Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 14a 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 (for example, “4”) (step S205). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify 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. Good. When the second special figure holding storage 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 either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (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, when the first start condition corresponding to the special game using the first special figure is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 13 and the first reserved memory number count value is satisfied. Updated to increase by one. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is obtained when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening 14 and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is established. Updated to increase by one. At this time, 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, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 151B. The numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to that extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, but the first special figure. Alternatively, it may be extracted when a special figure game using the second special figure is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 13. The second start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the second starting condition is satisfied by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening 14. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the production control board 12 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are transferred from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process in step S17 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Are transmitted.

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol are based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the first special symbol storage unit 151A and the second special symbol storage unit 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special game by the display device 8b. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b). One of the lost symbols) is set. 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”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 4, the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. It includes processing to measure 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 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b 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. When 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”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., in order to start the round game in the big hit gaming state and to open the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening. This includes the process of setting up. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring an elapsed time since the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in an open state, the measured elapsed time, the upper prize winning switch 23A or the lower prize winning switch 23B. And a process for determining whether it is time to return the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the number of game balls detected by the above. When the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for informing the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 9, the speaker 27, or the game effect lamp 28. Processing that waits until the time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, when the setting for controlling to the probability change state or the time reduction state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 8b. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated 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 entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (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 8a. 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 first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage 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 jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process 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” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

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

  FIG. 8A shows an example of determination in the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), for example, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S241). . Further, the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value or the like is used as the determination result as to whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 8B shows an example of determination in the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the special symbol (variation special symbol) variably displayed in the special symbol game for which the start condition is satisfied is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The ratio is different. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 8a is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 8b is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the determination example shown in FIG. 8B, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the ratio determined per 16R big hit is higher than that in the case of the first special chart. Further, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the ratio determined to the 16R probability variation is higher than in the case of the first special chart. That is, the predetermined jackpot type is determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special figure game. In the example of determination shown in FIG. 8B, an example is shown in which the same type of jackpot type is determined when the variation special chart is the first special figure and when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure. Different types of jackpot types may be determined when the variation special chart is the first special chart and when the second special chart is used (for example, only when the second special chart is used) There may be a jackpot type), and in the case of the second special figure, it may be 100% probable (the short-term end condition and the probable end condition are the same, and the next jackpot game state starts) If this is not the case, the variable end display condition and the probability change end condition are satisfied due to execution of variable display up to 100 times). In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game.

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

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

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 9 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. 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. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S261). ). The special figure fixed display flag is set to an on state by the process of step S265 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special graphic display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. .

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S262). In addition, a command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is performed (step S263). For example, a setting for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S264). Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, since the special symbol process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

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

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then whether or not the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S268). When the big hit flag is on (step S268; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S269). At this time, command transmission setting at the time of starting the big hit is performed (step S270). Further, for example, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending time-shortening control (including high opening control) and probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the process of step S272, the remaining number of times for the special game in which the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and the like are cleared and turned off, and the time-shortage control and the high opening control are performed. A process for clearing the short-time counter for counting the number of times, a process for clearing the probability variation number counter for counting the remaining number of times of the special figure game for which the probability variation control is performed, and the like may be executed.

  The time reduction counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and is a special game in which time reduction control or high release control is performed when the probability change state or the time reduction state is entered after the big hit gaming state ends. A count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the upper limit count may be set. The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and counts corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games to which probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial value (for example, “71”) may be set.

  After executing the process of step S272, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S273), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

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

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

  After executing the process of step S274, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S275), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 5 as the big hit release pre-process. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit start flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 9 in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

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

  When the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; Yes), after clearing the big hit start flag and turning it off (step S293), the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 193, for example, In the round counter provided in the predetermined area, “1” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of executions of the round game (step S294).

  When the big hit start flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), after executing the process of step S294, the big hit type stored data is read from, for example, the big hit type buffer (step S295).

  Then, the winning pattern opening pattern to be opened in the round game is determined to be any of a plurality of types according to the type of jackpot, and the winning limit opening upper limit time is determined (step S296). The big winning opening opening upper limit time is an upper limit time for opening the big winning opening in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of determination in the process of step S296. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is “4R normal”, it is determined to perform the opening control of the big winning opening by the opening pattern of the pattern 1. Specifically, in the pattern 1 release pattern, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “3”, the restriction unit 52 is not released and the game ball cannot enter the special area 56. This is an opening pattern in which control is performed and when the round value is “4”, the restriction unit 52 is short-opened once (S-opened), and control is performed so that a game ball can enter the special area 56. The short opening is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected once by the count switch 22 (that one ball has been won in the big prize opening). In the S release, the restriction portion 52 is opened for 0.2 seconds, and the game ball can enter the special area 56. However, the game ball can enter the special area 56 after the game ball is detected by the count switch 22 (after the count switch 22 is turned off after being turned on) (see FIG. 13). ) Since the restricting portion 52 is opened only for 0.2 seconds, the game ball detected by the count switch 22 does not reach the branch opening within the period (the game ball is not opened during the opening of the restricting portion 52). The game ball cannot enter the special area 56. Accordingly, the opening pattern of pattern 1 is an opening pattern in which a game ball cannot substantially enter the special area 56, and the “4R normal” jackpot type is a “non-probable” jackpot type to which no probability change is given. I can say that.

  When the big hit type is “4R probability change”, it is determined to perform the opening control of the big winning opening by the opening pattern of pattern 2. Specifically, in the release pattern of pattern 2, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “3”, the restriction unit 52 is not released and the game ball cannot enter the special area 56. When the control is performed and the round value is “4”, the restriction unit 52 is opened once for short (S release), and the control unit 52 is allowed to enter the special area 56. This is an opening pattern for performing control to allow a game ball to enter the special area 56 by long opening (L opening). Similar to the pattern 1 opening pattern, the short opening is performed based on the fact that the count switch 22 has detected a game ball once (that one ball has been won in the big prize opening). The long opening in the opening pattern of pattern 2 is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected twice by the count switch 22 (two balls have been won in the big winning opening). The S release is the same as the pattern 1 release pattern. In the L opening, once the restricting portion 52 is opened, the open state is maintained for a period until the special winning opening is closed (the restricting portion 52 is closed after the large winning opening is closed). Therefore, the opening pattern of pattern 2 is an opening pattern in which the game ball can surely enter the special area 56 since the L opening is performed after the S opening, and the jackpot type of “4R probability variation” is given certainty variation. It can be said that this is a big hit type of “probability”. The restricting unit 52 is in a closed state when the big prize opening is closed, but the number of game balls (winning number count value) won in the big prize opening reaches a predetermined prize upper limit determination value. In this case, the game ball determined to have reached the winning upper limit determination value (the game ball won in the tenth ball) is closed after a period of time that allows entry into the special area 56.

  When the big hit type is “4R probability change (latency)”, it is determined to perform the opening control of the big winning opening by the opening pattern of pattern 3. Specifically, in the release pattern of pattern 3, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “3”, the restriction unit 52 is not released and the game ball cannot enter the special area 56. When the control is performed and the round value is “4”, the restriction unit 52 is opened once for short (S release), and the control unit 52 is allowed to enter the special area 56. This is an opening pattern for performing control to allow a game ball to enter the special area 56 by long opening (L opening). The release pattern of pattern 3 is the same as the release pattern of pattern 2 in that L is released after S is released, but in the release pattern of pattern 3, the game switch is detected seven times by the count switch 22 (large winning prize) Long open will be performed based on winning 7 balls in the mouth). Therefore, even if the restriction unit 52 is not opened when two balls are won in the big prize opening, it is opened by winning seven balls, so that it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness. In the open pattern of pattern 3, unlike the case of the open pattern of pattern 2, a promotion effect and a probability change confirmation notification described later are not performed. Therefore, it can be said that the opening pattern of pattern 3 is an opening pattern that is not recognized by the player, although a certain probability is actually given.

  When the big hit type is “16R normal”, it is determined to perform the opening control of the big winning opening by the opening pattern of the pattern 4. Specifically, in the release pattern of pattern 4, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “9” and “11” to “16”, the game ball is placed in the special area 56 without releasing the restriction portion 52. When the round value is “10”, the control unit 52 is short-opened once (S open) to allow the game ball to enter the special area 56. Open pattern to perform. The short opening is the same as other opening patterns. The open pattern of pattern 4 is an open pattern in which a game ball cannot substantially enter the special area 56, as in the open pattern of pattern 1. It can be said that it is a jackpot type.

  When the big hit type is “16R probability change”, it is determined to perform the opening control of the big winning opening by the opening pattern of the pattern 5. Specifically, in the release pattern of pattern 5, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “7” and “9” to “16”, the game ball is placed in the special area 56 without releasing the restriction portion 52. When the round value is “8”, the control unit 52 is short-opened once (S open), and the game ball is allowed to enter the special area 56. After the operation, the restriction unit 52 is long open (L open), and the control is performed so that the game ball can enter the special area 56. Similar to the other opening patterns, the short opening is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected once by the count switch 22 (that one ball has been won in the big winning opening). The long opening in the opening pattern of pattern 5 is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected twice by the count switch 22 (two balls have been won in the big winning opening) as in the opening pattern of pattern 2. Similarly to the opening pattern of pattern 2, the opening pattern of pattern 5 is an opening pattern in which a game ball can surely enter the special area 56, and the jackpot type of “16R probability variation” is given “probability variation”. It can be said that this is a big hit type. In the example shown in the figure, an example is shown in which control is performed to allow a game ball to enter the special area 56 when the round value is “8”. When it is “10”, control may be performed so that a game ball can enter the special area 56.

  When the big hit type is “16R probability change (relief)”, it is determined to perform the opening control of the big winning opening by the opening pattern of the pattern 6. Specifically, in the release pattern of pattern 6, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “15”, the restriction unit 52 is not released and the game ball cannot enter the special area 56. Control is performed, and when the round value is “16” (when it is the final round), the restriction unit 52 is short-opened once (S open) so that the game ball can enter the special area 56. After that, the restriction pattern 52 is opened long (L open), and is an opening pattern for performing control so that a game ball can enter the special area 56. Similar to the other opening patterns, the short opening is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected once by the count switch 22 (that one ball has been won in the big winning opening). The long opening in the opening pattern of pattern 6 is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected five times by the count switch 22 (5 balls have been won in the big winning opening). Therefore, the opening pattern of pattern 6 is an opening pattern in which a game ball can surely enter the special area 56, and the jackpot type of “16R probability change (relief)” is the jackpot type of “probability change” to which probability change is given. It can be said that there is. Note that, in the release pattern of the pattern 6, unlike the release pattern of the pattern 5, control is performed so that the game ball can enter the special area 56 in the final round. Also, unlike the opening pattern of pattern 5, the long opening is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected five times by the count switch 22 (5 balls have been won in the big winning opening). Accordingly, the game ball can enter the special area 56 at the end of the round game, so that the player can be surprised. In the example shown in the figure, control is performed so that a game ball can enter the special area 56 in the final round 16R. In addition to this, for example, similarly to the pattern 4, the restricting portion 52 is set once in 10R. Control may be performed so that the game ball can enter the special area 56 by opening the short (S open). According to this, since the same control as the opening pattern of the pattern 4 when the big hit type is “16R normal” is performed once, it is possible to make the player appear to be “16R normal”, which is more surprising. Can be given.

  When the big hit type is “16R probability change (latency)”, it is determined to perform the opening control of the big winning opening by the opening pattern of the pattern 7. Specifically, the opening pattern of pattern 7 is a game ball in the special area 56 without opening the restricting portion 52 when the round count value is any one of “1” to “9” and “11” to “16”. When the round value is “10”, the control unit 52 is short-opened once (S open) to allow the game ball to enter the special area 56. After the operation, the restriction unit 52 is long open (L open), and the control is performed so that the game ball can enter the special area 56. Similar to the other opening patterns, the short opening is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected once by the count switch 22 (that one ball has been won in the big winning opening). The long opening in the opening pattern of pattern 7 is performed based on the fact that the game ball is detected four times by the count switch 22 (four balls have been won in the big prize opening). Note that, in the open pattern of pattern 7, as in the open pattern of pattern 3, an after-mentioned promotion effect and probability change confirmation notification are not performed. Therefore, it can be said that the opening pattern of the pattern 7 is an opening pattern that is not recognized by the player, although the probability change is actually given.

  In this embodiment, as shown in the figure, regardless of the type of jackpot type, the upper limit for opening the big prize opening is set to a fixed time (29.5 seconds). Depending on whether there is a 16R big hit, the big winning opening open upper limit time may be different, or the big winning opening open upper limit time may be different depending on each big hit type. Further, in this embodiment, even if different special figure display results are included, the same type of jackpot type is included, and the same applies to the decorative symbols (for example, the “16R normal” jackpot type includes There are special symbols showing the numbers "3" and "7"). Also, in the case of big hit types that indicate normal or latent, such as “4R normal”, “4R probability change (latency)”, “16R normal change”, and “16R probability change (latency)”, after the big hit game ends, Move to the background to show that there is. On the other hand, in the case of the big hit type indicating the probability change (including relief) such as “4R probability change”, “16R probability change”, and “16R probability change (rescue)”, the fact that the probability hit state is reached after the end of the jackpot game. Move to the background shown. Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the round for opening the restricting portion 52 is one round, but the restricting portion 52 may be opened in a plurality of rounds in some (or all) big hit types. . The number of winnings required to open the restricting section 52 according to the big hit type (how many counts to open) may be different, or the number and timing of opening may be different.

  Returning to FIG. 10, after the processing of step S296 is executed, opening start control for changing the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state is performed (step S298). At this time, setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 21 is performed according to the opening pattern determined by the process of step S296.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 5 as the big hit release process. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S311). At this time, if the special winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S311; No), it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 22 is turned on (step S312).

  If the count switch 22 is on in step S312 (step S312; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S313). The winning number count value is a stored value of a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154, and the game detected by the count switch 22 while one round game is executed. Any device that indicates the number of spheres may be used. Thereafter, based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 22, a setting for paying out the game ball to be a prize ball is performed (step S314). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  When the count switch 22 is off in step S312 (step S312; No), after executing the process of step S314, it is determined whether or not the round count value is a value indicating a specific round (step S315). ). The round count value is a value indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is, and is added in step S341 in FIG. Further, the specific round indicates a round in which the opening control of the restriction unit 52 is performed, such as S opening or L opening, and is set by determining the opening pattern in step S296 in FIG. Good. When the round count value is a value indicating a specific round (step S315; Yes), a setting is made to transmit a specific round start command indicating that the specific round has been started (step S316). Since a command indicating which type of big hit (a command indicating the type of big hit) is transmitted to the effect control board 12 at the start of the big hit, the process of step S316 is not executed, and the effect control board 12 is executed. It may be determined on the side whether or not it is a specific round. Moreover, you may perform the process of the said step S316 by the process before big hit release shown in FIG. Further, the process of step S316 is a process performed to execute the process of step S602 shown in FIG. 18 on the side of the effect control board 12 (details will be described later), but on the side of the effect control board 12 After determining that it is a specific round, a winning prize winning command (a command transmitted from the main board 11 side to the production control board 12 side each time a game ball is detected by the count switch 22) is received. Accordingly, when the process of step S602 shown in FIG. 18 is executed, the process of step S316 need not be executed. Note that after the process of step S316 is executed once in the big hit release process, the process of step S316 may be skipped without being executed.

  After executing the process of step S316, the CPU 103 performs control (including control for closing) the restriction unit 52 in accordance with the winning number count value (step S317). In step S317, the opening / closing control of the restricting unit 52 may be performed according to the opening pattern determined in the process of step S296 in FIG. 10 (control to perform S opening or L opening may be performed). After executing the process of step S317, it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the specific / discharge switch 24 is turned on (step S318), and whether or not a game ball has entered the special area 56. Judging. If the specific / discharge switch 24 is on in step S318 (step S318; Yes), the probability change confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state and discharged. The count value is incremented by 1 (step S319), and the transmission / reception switch 24 is turned on to perform transmission setting of a probability change confirmation command to notify the effect control board 12 that it has been confirmed that the probability change state is established ( Step S320). The discharge count value is a stored value of a discharge number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154, and the discharge switch 23 or the specific / discharge switch 24 is executed during one round game. It is only necessary to indicate the number of game balls detected by the above (or any number indicating the number of game balls that have been won in the big prize opening). Note that the processing for setting the probability change confirmation flag in step S319 to the ON state and the transmission setting processing for the probability variation confirmation command in step S320 may be skipped without being executed once in the big hit release processing. Only the process of adding the discharge count value in step S319 may be performed).

  On the other hand, when the round count value is not a value indicating a specific round in step S315 (step S315; No), or when the specific / discharge switch is not turned on in step S318 (step S318; No), the CPU 103 It is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from 23 is turned on (step S321). When the discharge switch 23 is on in step S321 (step S321; Yes), 1 is added to the discharge count value (step S322).

  After the process of step S322 is executed, if the discharge switch is not turned on in step S321 (step S321; No), or after the process of step S320 is executed, the CPU 103 determines a winning upper limit with a predetermined winning number count value. It is determined whether or not a determination value (for example, “10”) has been reached (step S323). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S323; 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, when it is determined in step S323 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S323; Yes), it is determined whether or not the winning count value and the discharge count value are the same value (step S324). It is determined whether or not all the game balls that have won the big prize opening have been discharged. When the winning count value and the discharging count value are not the same value (step S324; 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. In this embodiment, when the winning number count value becomes the winning upper limit determination value, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value and the discharge count value are the same in the process of step S324. Although an example in which the big prize opening is in a closed state is shown, the process of step S324 may not be performed. In this case, it is not necessary to execute the process of adding the discharge count value. Further, in the process of step S323, the process proceeds to the process of step S324 (determined as Yes) also when the winning number count value is equal to or greater than the winning upper limit determination value.

  If it is determined in step S311 that the upper limit time for the big prize opening has elapsed (step S311; Yes), or if it is determined in step S324 that the winning count value and the discharge count value are the same value (step S324). ; Yes), it is determined that the current round game is to be ended, and the opening end control is performed to return the open winning prize opening to the closed state (step S325). In the process of step S325, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 21 may be performed. Further, in the process of step S325, when the restricting unit 52 is in the open state (for example, when the L opening is performed), the restricting unit 52 immediately after the opening end control for returning the big prize opening to the closed state. It is only necessary to perform the opening end control for returning to the closed state. Specifically, setting for stopping transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 53 may be performed.

  Following the processing of step S325, the winning number counter and the discharging number counter are cleared to initialize the winning number count value and the discharge count value to “0” (step S326). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (step S327), the big hit releasing process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a timing chart showing the opening timing of the restricting portion 52 in each opening pattern. Specifically, FIG. 13A shows the opening timing of the restriction unit 52 performed in 4 rounds of pattern 1 and 10 rounds of pattern 4. In 4 rounds of pattern 1 (big hit type is “4R normal”) and 10 rounds of pattern 4 (big hit type is “16R normal”), as shown in the figure, a game ball is placed in the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 20 When a game ball is detected once by the count switch 22, the restriction portion 52 is released S (released for 0.2 seconds as described above). As shown in the figure, in the opening pattern of pattern 1, even if a winning after 2 counts is detected as compared with other patterns (even if the game ball is detected twice or more by the count switch 22), the regulating unit 52 is Not open.

  FIG. 13B shows the opening timing of the restricting portion 52 performed in 4 rounds of pattern 2 and 8 rounds of pattern 5. In round 2 of pattern 2 (big hit type is “4R probability variation”) and 8 rounds of pattern 5 (big hit type is “16R probability variation”), as shown in the figure, a game ball is placed in the big winning opening of special variable prize ball device 20 When a game ball is detected once by the count switch 22, the restriction portion 52 is released S (released for 0.2 seconds as described above). Then, when the game ball is detected twice by the count switch 22 (when the second winning is detected), the restricting portion 52 is opened L (as described above, until the big winning opening is closed). Open for a period of time).

  FIG. 13C shows the opening timing of the restricting portion 52 performed in four rounds of pattern 3. In the fourth round of pattern 3 (the big hit type is “4R probability change (latency)”), as shown in the figure, a game ball enters the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and is once played by the count switch 22. Is detected, the restriction portion 52 is opened to S (opened for 0.2 seconds as described above). When the seventh game ball is detected by the count switch 22 (when the seventh winning is detected), the restricting portion 52 is opened L (as described above, until the big winning opening is closed). Open for a period of time).

  FIG. 13D shows the opening timing of the restricting portion 52 performed in 16 rounds of pattern 6. In the 16th round of pattern 6 (the big hit type is “16R probability change (relief)”), as shown in the figure, a game ball enters the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and is once played by the count switch 22. Is detected, the restriction portion 52 is opened to S (opened for 0.2 seconds as described above). Then, when the game ball is detected five times by the count switch 22 (when the fifth winning is detected), the restriction portion 52 is opened L (as described above, until the big winning opening is closed). Open for a period of time).

  FIG. 13E shows the opening timing of the restricting portion 52 performed in 10 rounds of pattern 7. In the 10th round of the pattern 10 (the jackpot type is “16R probability change (latency)”), as shown in the figure, the game ball enters the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 and is once played by the count switch 22. Is detected, the restriction portion 52 is opened to S (opened for 0.2 seconds as described above). Then, when the game ball is detected four times by the count switch 22 (when the fourth winning is detected), the restriction portion 52 is opened L (as described above, until the big winning opening is closed). Open for a period of time).

  As described above, in this embodiment, the restriction unit 52 is opened at different timings according to the opening pattern, and the opening control with different opening periods such as S opening and L opening is performed according to the number of winning a prize winning opening. Do. Therefore, since the passing state to the special area 56 changes according to the winning situation, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest. In addition, since the number of winnings required to execute the L opening differs depending on the jackpot type, it is possible to improve the player's expectation.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the big hit release post-process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S331). The next round waiting flag is set to the on state by the process of step S334 described later, corresponding to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round waiting flag is OFF in step S331 (step S331; No), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (for example, “14”) (step S332). ). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S332; No), a predetermined time is set as a next round waiting time (step S333). Then, after setting the next round wait flag to the ON state (step S334), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When it is determined in step S332 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S332; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a pre-hit end time (step S335). At this time, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S336). Further, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S337). Then, after the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” (step S338), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  If the next round waiting flag is ON in step S331 (step S331; Yes), it is determined whether the next round waiting time has elapsed (step S339). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (step S339; No), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in step S339 (step S339; Yes), the next round waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S340). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S341). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4” (step S342), the processing after the big hit release is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit pre-release processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 7 is executed, and a new round game may be started. it can.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 5 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time before the jackpot end has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the time before the jackpot end has not elapsed (step S361; No), the jackpot end processing ends. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit end process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the time before the big hit end elapses.

  When the time before the big hit end has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; Yes), the time-shortening control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be in the time-shortening state (step S362). As an example, in the process of step S361, in addition to setting the time reduction flag to the on state, a count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the time reduction state is set to the time reduction. Set to the counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S363 (step S363; Yes), the probability change control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be the probability change state (step S364). As an example, in the process of step S364, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, the count initial value (for example, “71”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is changed. Set to the counter. Thereafter, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step S365).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is OFF in step S363 (step S363; No), after executing the process of step S365, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. (Step S336), the big hit end processing is ended. When the special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 5 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

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

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 16 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. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit). 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 (for example, 2 milliseconds) 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 waits.

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal occurs, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, the interrupt is interrupted. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). 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 1501 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 production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production 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 in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 9, an audio output operation from the speaker 27, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 28 and the decorative LED, Regarding the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices such as the driving operation in the model, determination, determination, setting, etc. according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  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.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process performed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 performs the following steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the effect control flag setting unit) of the RAM 122. Select one of the processes to execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The variable display start waiting process performs variable display of decorative symbols on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to start. When either the first change start command or the second change start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “1”.

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

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the effect processing during variable display, the effect control CPU 120 performs various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 (such as an effect control timer setting unit). , And various kinds of effect control during the variable display of the decorative symbols are included. In addition, in the variable display effect processing, in response to the reception of the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11, the finalized symbol as the final stop symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is displayed as a complete stop. Processing to display (derived display) is included. Note that, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the finalized decorative symbol may be displayed in a complete stop (derived display). In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, it is autonomous on the side of the production control board 12 without using the production control command from the main board 11. The fixed display pattern can be derived and displayed on the screen to determine the variable display result. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The variable display stop process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the variable display stop process, the jackpot gaming state starts based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command, the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the like. The process which determines whether it is performed is included. When the variable display result corresponds to “big hit” and the big hit gaming state is started, the value of the production process flag is updated to “4”, while the variable display result corresponds to “lost”. If the big hit gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  The jackpot display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. The jackpot display process includes a process for executing a jackpot notification effect (fanfare effect) for notifying the start of the jackpot gaming state. When the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 1301, a sound or sound effect is output from the speaker 27. Various effect controls are executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing. Also, in the big hit effect processing, the value of the production control process flag is updated to “6” in response to, for example, receiving a big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11. Further, in the big hit effect process, a promotion effect (launch promotion notification) that promotes the player to win a game ball in the special area 56 may be executed in a specific round. In the big hit effect processing, the probability change confirmation notification may be performed based on the fact that the probability change confirmation command is received from the main board 11 side.

  The big hit end effect process in step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the jackpot end effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the jackpot game state, for example, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 1301, a sound or sound effect is output from the speaker 27. Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state. Thereafter, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing (processing in S175) performed in the big hit effect processing in step S175 of FIG. In the process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a specific round start command has been received from the main board 11 side (step S601). As described above, the specific round start command is transmitted in the process of step S316 in FIG. When it is determined that the specific round start command has been received (step S601; Yes), since the round game to be executed is a round game of the specific round, the effect control CPU 120 is determined to win the game ball in the special area 56. The execution setting of the promotion effect (launching promotion notification) to be promoted to the person is performed, and the promotion effect is executed (step S602). Specifically, in step S602, the presence / absence and execution mode of the promotion effect are determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  FIG. 19 shows a determination example in the process of step S602 of FIG. 18 and the process of step S604 described later. In this determination example, the presence / absence of execution of the promotion effect and the execution mode in the case of execution are set to be determined according to the jackpot type. Specifically, in the case of big hit types such as “4R normal”, “4R probability change (latency)”, “16R normal”, “16R probability change (latency)”, the promotion effect is not executed and the big hit of “4R probability change” In the case of the type (the number of winnings required until L opening is “2”), the promotion effect of “Aspect A” is executed, and in the case of the big hit type of “16R probability change” (the number of winnings required until L opening is “ 2)), the promotion effect of “Aspect B” is executed, and in the case of the big hit type of “16R probability change (relief)” (the number of winnings required before the L opening is “5”), the promotion of “Aspect C” It is determined that the production will be executed.

  In this embodiment, when it is determined that the promotion effect is to be executed, the promotion effect of a different mode is set to be executed for each jackpot type, but the promotion effect of the common mode is executed regardless of the jackpot type. It may be decided to do. Further, for example, in the case of a big hit type of “4R probability change” (the number of winnings required until L opening is “2”) and in the case of a big hit type of “16R probability change” (the number of winnings required until L opening is “2”). In the case of “16R probability change (relief)” jackpot type (the number of winnings required to open L is “5”), “4R probability change” or “16R probability change” jackpot Different types of promotion effects may be executed according to the number of winnings required until the L opening, such as executing different types of promotion effects from the case of the type. In this case, for example, a mode may be adopted in which the message display is displayed larger as the number of winnings required until L is released is larger. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the example which determines the execution presence or absence of a promotion effect according to the determination example shown in FIG. 19 on the side of the production control board 12 is shown, the big hit classification is “4R” on the main board 11 side. A specific round start command is transmitted only when “Probability change”, “16R probability change”, and “16R probability change (Relief)”, and the effect control board 12 executes the promotion effect only when the specific round start command is received. It is also possible (the same applies to the probability change confirmation notification described later).

  Further, in this embodiment, an example is shown in which the promotion effect is executed at the timing when the specific round is started. For example, the promotion effect is executed during the execution of the round game immediately before the specific round. May be. Further, the promotion effect may be executed based on the fact that a special prize winning command indicating that a game ball has won a special winning prize is received once in a specific round. Further, for example, in the case of a big hit type of “16R probability change”, a promotion effect is executed at the start of a specific round. The promotion effect may be executed at different timings according to the jackpot type, such as executing the promotion effect based on receiving the winning command four times. According to this, since the promotion effect is executed at different timings according to the jackpot type, it is possible to give the player an unexpectedness.

  Further, the promotion effect in this embodiment is such that the display colors of the characters displayed in the promotion effect are different, such as “Aspect A” is blue, “Aspect B” is red, and “Aspect C” is green. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the font, output sound, character size, and display character may be different in each aspect. Also, different messages may be displayed depending on the mode such as “Aim for the right!” And “Aim for V!”.

  Returning to FIG. 18, after performing the process of step S <b> 602, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a probability change confirmation command has been received from the main board 11 side (step S <b> 603). As described above, the probability change confirmation command is transmitted in the process of step S320 in FIG. If it is determined that the probability change confirmation command has been received (step S603; Yes), the probability change confirmation notification is set to notify the player that the probability change has been given, the probability change confirmation notification is executed (step S604), and the process Exit. Specifically, in step S604, whether or not to execute probability change notification is determined according to the determination ratio shown in FIG.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 19, it is set so that whether or not the probability change notification is executed is determined according to the jackpot type. Specifically, in the case of big hit types such as “4R normal”, “4R probability change (latency)”, “16R normal”, “16R probability change (latency)”, the probability change confirmation notification is not executed, and “4R probability change”, In the case of big hit types such as “16R probability variation” and “16R probability variation (relief)”, it is determined to perform probability variation confirmation notification. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the probability change confirmation notification of the common mode is performed regardless of the jackpot type. However, as in the case of the promotion effect, the execution mode of the probability change notification is different depending on the jackpot type. It may be allowed.

  Returning to FIG. 18, when it is determined in step S601 that the specific round start command has not been received (step S601; No), the effect control CPU 120 does not execute the round game of the specific round. The execution setting of the production during the round is performed (execution setting according to the jackpot type is performed), the other production during the round is executed (step S605), and the process is terminated.

  Next, an example of the effect operation during the round of the big hit gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. FIG. 20 shows an example of the effect operation when the opening pattern of pattern 1 is executed (when the jackpot type is “4R normal”). On the other hand, FIG. 21 shows an example of the effect operation when the opening pattern of pattern 2 is executed (when the big hit type is “4R probability variation”). In either case, a right-handed display in a common mode is performed. The right-handed display only needs to be a display that suggests the launch area to the player, and is a concept different from the promotion effect that promotes the player to win the game ball in the special area 56. As shown in FIGS. 20A and 21A, when a round game is started (first round), a battle effect in which two characters battle is started. Then, as shown in FIGS. 20B and 21B, the battle effect proceeds. Then, in the round immediately before the specific round (the round in which S release or L release is performed) (in the example shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, the specific round is the fourth round, the third round), as shown in FIG. Defeat in the example, victory in the example shown in FIG. 21, and the like are determined (in the case of “16R normal”, “16R probability change” and “16R probability change (relief)” as in the example shown in FIG. In this case, it may be the same as the example shown in FIG. Thereby, it is suggested to the player whether or not the probability change is given (in other words, it is suggested that L release is performed). 20 (A) to (C) and FIGS. 21 (A) to (C) may be performed in the process of step S605 in FIG. Further, in the case of the big hit type of “4R probability change (latency)” or “16R probability change (latency)”, an effect operation indicating defeat is performed as in the example shown in FIG. Therefore, it is possible to make it appear as if it is suggested that the probability change is not given to the player. In the case of the big hit type of “16R probability change (relief)”, an effect operation indicating defeat may be performed, and it is determined whether an effect operation indicating victory or an effect operation indicating defeat is performed. It may be.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIGS. 20D and 21D, the fourth round, which is a specific round, is started. Since the example shown in FIG. 20 is an opening pattern of pattern 1 (a big hit type of “4R normal”), the game switch is detected once by the count switch 22 in the fourth round, which is a specific round (big win) Based on the fact that one ball was won in the mouth), the S opening is performed once, and the L opening is not performed (see FIGS. 11 and 13). Further, neither the promotion effect nor the probability change confirmation notification is performed (see FIG. 19), and the fourth round, which is the specific round, is finished as it is as shown in FIG. Then, the big hit gaming state ends. On the other hand, since the example shown in FIG. 21 is an open pattern of pattern 2 (a big hit type of “4R probability variation”), a game ball is detected once by the count switch 22 in the fourth round which is a specific round. S is released once based on the fact that one ball was won in the big prize opening. Then, based on the fact that the game ball is detected twice by the count switch 22 (one ball is won at the big prize opening), the L opening is performed. In addition, the promotion effect as shown in FIG. 21E is executed by the process of step S602 in FIG. 18, and the probability change as shown in FIG. 21F is executed by the process of step S604 in FIG. A definite notification is performed. Then, the big hit gaming state ends.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  The CPU 103 opens the restricting unit 52 at different timings according to the opening pattern determined according to the big hit type, and performs opening control with different opening periods such as S opening and L opening depending on the number of winnings of the big winning opening. Do. Further, the ratio of performing L opening differs depending on the type of jackpot. Therefore, since the passing state to the special area 56 changes according to the winning situation, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest. Further, the CPU 103 transmits a probability change confirmation command when the game ball enters the special area 56, and the effect control CPU 120 executes the probability change confirmation notification. Then, regardless of the jackpot type, the probability change confirmation notification in a common mode is performed. Therefore, it can be easily recognized that the game ball has entered the special area 56. In addition, since the number of winnings required to execute the L opening differs depending on the jackpot type, it is possible to improve the player's expectation. Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute different types of promotion effects according to the number of winnings required until L is released. Therefore, the promotion effect of the aspect according to the situation can be executed, and the game entertainment can be improved.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the restriction unit 52 is controlled to open according to the number of winning prizes is shown as an example. For example, there are a jackpot type for controlling the opening of the restricting unit 52 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the big winning opening has been opened, and a jackpot type for controlling the opening of the restricting unit 52 according to the number of winning in the big winning opening. There may be. In addition, a predetermined passing gate (a gate different from the passing gate 32) is provided, and the restriction unit 52 is controlled to open according to the number of game balls that have passed through the predetermined passing gate after the special winning opening is opened. May be. In addition, a launch sensor that detects the launch of the game ball is provided, and the number of game balls that have been launched after the grand prize opening is opened is counted, and the game ball that has been launched after the grand prize opening is opened. The restriction unit 52 may be controlled to open according to the number of Any of these may be determined according to the jackpot type. According to this, the variation as conditions for opening the control part 52 increases, and it can improve amusement entertainment. In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which one special area 54 and one restricting portion 52 are provided in one special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening). On the other hand, a plurality of special areas 54 and a number of restriction portions 52 corresponding to the special areas 54 may be provided. In this case, any of the plurality of restricting portions 52 may be opened in the specific round, or all of them may be opened. Moreover, you may vary the control part 54 used as an open state by S open | release and L open | release. Furthermore, a plurality of special variable winning ball devices 20 (large winning mouths) may be provided.

  Moreover, although the example which performs the promotion production | presentation of a different aspect according to jackpot classification was shown in the said embodiment, for example, even if it is one jackpot classification, whenever the number of wins to a big prize opening increases You may change an aspect. Further, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the required number of winnings until L opening is fixed according to the jackpot type, but for example, in the case of a jackpot type in which L opening is performed, the jackpot is opened. The number of winnings required until the L-release is performed may be determined according to the time from when the game ball is detected once by the count switch 22 (for example, when the game ball is played once by the count switch 22) The shorter the time it takes to detect, the more winnings you need). Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the example with the case where L open | release is performed according to big hit type and the case where it is not so was shown, for example, in addition to L open, it is the middle of S open and L open M opening (for example, the regulation part 52 is opened for 2 seconds) may be performed. For example, in the case of the jackpot type that performs L opening in the above embodiment, whether to perform L opening or M opening may be determined at different ratios depending on the jackpot type (for example, “4R probability variation” jackpot type In this case, it is determined whether to perform M release or L release at a determination rate of 50%. In the case of the big hit type of “16R probability variation”, M release is performed at a determination rate of 30%, and 70% L is released at a rate, etc.). Moreover, even if it is the big hit type which performs L opening | release, you may make it not perform L opening | release in a very small ratio. In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the game ball can enter or cannot enter the special area 56 by controlling the opening / closing of the restricting unit 52 has been described. By controlling to the open state and the closed state, the game ball may enter or cannot enter the special area 56. For example, in the case of a big jackpot, it is possible to make it impossible to win a prize required to open the regulation part 52 long (L opening) by shortening the opening time of the big winning opening in a specific round. Specifically, after providing a big hit that makes the restriction portion 52 open long (L open) based on the fact that the count switch 22 has detected four game balls in the specific round (4 balls have been won in the big prize opening). The opening of the special winning opening may be controlled so that the maximum number of winnings in the special winning opening is three. According to this, it becomes impossible to perform the L opening of the restricting part 52 substantially, and an opening pattern similar to the pattern 1 in the above embodiment can be obtained. Further, in the case of a big jackpot, by making the value of the winning upper limit determination value smaller than the number of winnings necessary for opening the restricting unit 52, it is substantially impossible to execute the L opening of the restricting unit 52, It is good also as an open pattern similar to the pattern 1 in the said embodiment. Specifically, after providing a big hit that makes the restriction portion 52 open long (L open) based on the fact that the count switch 22 has detected four game balls in the specific round (4 balls have been won in the big prize opening). Alternatively, the winning upper limit determination value may be set to “1” in the case of a normal jackpot, and the winning upper limit determination value may be set to “10” in the case of a promising big hit.

  Even if a predetermined opening time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses in each round during the big hit game, if the tenth winning prize is detected, the big winning opening is closed. However, if the game ball wins immediately before closing the big winning opening, it may be the 11th or 12th winning (over winning). When the game ball is won in the big winning opening exceeding the value (when over-winning is awarded), a notification effect for notifying that effect may be executed.

  More specifically, when an over-winning occurs, the game medium is won in the special area 56 in the big winning opening and the probability change confirmation notification is executed, and then it is a round after the seventh round of the big hit game ( In this example, the specific round in which the S opening and the L opening are performed is the sixth round), and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the special winning opening LED emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27. May be. Thus, when the over winning is generated, the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode (in this example, the special winning opening LED emits white light), so that the entertainment of the game by the notification effect is improved. be able to. However, even if an overwinning occurs, the notification effect in the special mode is not executed if the game ball is not won in the special area 56 in the big winning opening. Thus, by not performing the notification effect in the special mode before the game ball wins the special area 56, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game by the notification effect from decreasing. In addition, even if an overwinning has occurred, if the game ball has not won the special area 56 in the big winning opening, a notification effect in the normal mode may be executed. Thus, before the game ball is won in the special area 56, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed instead of the notification effect in the special mode, thereby improving the effect of the notification effect. Furthermore, when an overwinning occurs in the sixth round (that is, the specific round in the above embodiment) in which the special winning opening is controlled to be open and the game ball may win in the special area 56, the special mode is used. The notification effect is not executed (in this example, the notification effect in the normal mode is executed). With such a configuration, by preventing the notification effect in the special mode from being executed in the sixth round in which the probability change notification is likely to be executed, the notification effect in the special mode is prevented from being executed. This can prevent the production effect from decreasing.

  22 and 23 are explanatory diagrams showing specific examples of the effect form of the notification effect. In FIGS. 22 and 23, the production mode changes in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 22 (1), the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and a big hit occurs. As shown in FIG. 22 (2), the first round is started and the big hit game starts. It shall be assumed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 22 (2) to (6), promotion effects are also executed in the first to fifth rounds. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (2), the case where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in such a manner that the sphere rotates on the roulette on the image display device 9 is shown.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 22 (3), when a winning in the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (3), a case where a game ball is won at the special winning opening and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the special winning opening LED emits white light is shown.

  Further, even when the number of wins to the big prize opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) and the round is ended, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22 (4), even if an overwinning occurs, the game ball is won in a specific area in the big winning opening that is a round before the sixth round, and a certain change confirmation notification is made. If it is before execution, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (4), the case where an over winning to the big winning opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in a mode in which the big winning opening LED emits white light is shown.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (5), the second and subsequent rounds are executed in the same manner, and when it becomes the fifth round as shown in FIG. 22 (6), the roulette success / failure result is notified. The promotion effect of a various aspect is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (6), based on the big hit type that the jackpot type becomes a probable change, the ball enters the area indicated as “probable” in the roulette, and the result of the roulette wins (probable change). A case is shown in which a promotion effect is executed by displaying a character string 201 such as “There is a probable change and promotion!” While displaying an image in such a manner as to result in suggesting that a state is to be achieved. If the jackpot type is non-probable, for example, the ball enters a region other than the region indicated as “probable” in the roulette, and the result of the roulette is out of place (indicating that the probable state is not changed). As a result, the promotion effect is executed in such a manner that a character string such as “No probability change promotion!” Is displayed.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where a roulette effect is performed is shown as a promotion effect, it is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, as a promotion effect, it is suggested that an enemy and a friend character battle and a ally character wins, and that the ally character does not become probable due to defeat, or that the ally character loses. A directing effect may be executed. Also, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect that displays the fortune is performed, suggesting that if the result of the fortune is `` good '', it will be in a probable state, or if the result of the fortune is `` bad '', the probable state An effect that suggests that it is not possible may be executed. As such, any promotion effect can be used as long as it is possible to ask whether or not it is controlled in a certain variation state in some manner.

  Further, in this example, the promotion effect is executed from the first round to the fifth round, and the result of the promotion effect is notified in the final fifth round (in this example, the result of the roulette is notified). However, it is not limited to such an embodiment. For example, you may comprise so that the result notification of a promotion effect is possible also in the 1st round-the 4th round, without waiting for the 5th round. In this case, if it is after the notification of the result of the promotion effect, the notification effect in the special mode may be executed when the over-winning occurs without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (7), the process shifts to the sixth round, and the special winning opening is controlled to the open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 22 (7), in the sixth round, it is confirmed that the game ball wins the big winning opening and the game ball wins in a specific area in the big winning opening and is controlled in a probable state. And In the example shown in FIG. 22 (7), it is also shown that the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the special winning opening LED emits white light because the game ball has won the special winning opening during the sixth round. Further, based on the fact that it is determined to be controlled to the probability variation state, execution of probability variation confirmation notification is started in the image display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 22 (8), a case where a character string 202 such as “probability confirmed!” Is displayed on the image display device 9 as the probability change confirmation notification.

  In FIG. 22 (7), when a game ball is won in a specific area in the big prize opening (especially when the first game ball is won in the special area 56), the special prize opening LED is dedicated. Even if it emits light with a luminescent color (for example, emits light in red different from the notification effect in the special mode) or outputs a dedicated winning sound (for example, a dedicated prize sound different from the notification effect in the special mode) Good.

  Further, even when the number of wins to the big winning opening in the sixth round reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) and the round is finished, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 23 (9), even if an overwinning has occurred, if it is the sixth round in which probability change confirmation notification may be executed, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. Is done. In the example shown in FIG. 23 (9), a case where an over-winning to the special winning opening occurs and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the special winning opening LED emits white light is shown.

  Next, the process proceeds to rounds after the seventh round. Even in the rounds after the seventh round, as shown in FIG. 23 (10), when a winning in the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 23 (10), a case where a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the special prize opening LED emits white light is shown.

  On the other hand, when an over winning is generated in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 23 (11), the notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 23 (11), an over-winning to the big prize opening occurs, and the notification effect is executed in such a manner that the big prize opening LED emits rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27. The case is shown.

  In this example, a case where a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 only in the case of the notification effect in the special mode is shown, but the notification effect in the normal mode is executed without being limited to such a mode. In addition, some winning sound (same or different sound as in the case of special mode) may be output.

  In addition, in this example, as a notification effect in a special mode, a case is shown in which an effect of a mode in which a special winning sound is output from the speaker 27 while a large winning opening LED is caused to emit rainbow light. It is not limited to the embodiment. For example, the grand prize winning LED may simply emit rainbow light and not be accompanied by a sound output of a winning sound. In addition, for example, as long as it emits light with a light emission color different from the notification effect according to the normal mode, the grand prize winning LED or the like may emit light with a light emission color other than rainbow light emission (for example, red or yellow). . Further, for example, instead of causing the special winning opening LED to emit rainbow light, an effect of outputting a sound imitating a voice of a predetermined character may be executed as a notification effect in a special form. As such, various types of effects can be considered as notification effects in a special aspect.

  As described above, according to this example, a predetermined period (29.5 seconds in this example) elapses, or a predetermined number of game media (game balls in this example) (10 in this example). ) A unit game (in this example) that can change the variable winning means (in this example, the big prize opening) to the first state (in this example, the open state) until at least one of winning is established , Round game) can be controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit game state) in which a predetermined number of times (in this example, 11 rounds and 16 rounds) are executed, and in the advantageous state, a specific area ( In this example, it is possible to control to a special state (in this example, a probability variation state) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the special area 56). In addition, after the game medium passes through the specific area in the advantageous state, the game medium has won a specific number (for example, 11th and 12th) more than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state (in this example, Based on the fact that an over-winning has occurred), it is possible to execute a notification effect in a special mode (in this example, a notification effect of a mode in which a large winning opening LED is emitted in rainbow and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27) It is. Therefore, after the game medium passes through the specific area, a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode is executed based on the fact that a specific number of game media is won in a unit game in an advantageous state that is greater than a predetermined number. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the notification effect.

  Further, in this example, a case is shown in which the game is configured to be controlled to be in a probable state based on the winning of a game ball in the special area 56 provided in the big winning opening, but it is not limited to such a mode. . For example, as a big hit type, a normal big hit (a big hit that is not controlled in a promiscuous state after a big hit game; it may be controlled to a short-time state or a high base state after a big hit game) and a promiscuous big hit (a positive change after a big hit game). (It is also possible to control the short-time state or the high base state together with the probability variation state.) So that the probability variation state is controlled based on the fact that the probability variation big hit is achieved. In the gaming machine configured as described above, a configuration for executing the notification effect shown in this example may be applied. If the big hit type of “4R probability change” and “16R probability change” is a big hit type, the player may be notified that the probability change is given at the timing when the variable display is stopped.

  When a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, at least a first advantageous state (in this example) as an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) In, in this example, it is possible to control a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit and a second advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit (non-probable big hit)) which is less advantageous than the first advantageous state. . Based on the fact that one of the unit games in the first advantageous state among them wins a specific number (for example, 11th and 12th) of game media greater than a predetermined number (10 in this example), A notification effect according to a special mode (in this example, a notification effect of a mode in which the special winning opening LED is caused to emit rainbow light and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27) may be executed. According to such a configuration, the notification is performed by executing a notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode based on the fact that a certain number of game media are won in a unit game in the first advantageous state, which is larger than a predetermined number. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by directing.

  Further, when a notification effect is executed in a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a probability variation state based on the probability variation big hit, a big hit based on the second advantageous state (in this example, a normal big hit (non-probability variable big hit)) When a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the (gaming state), the notification effect in the special mode may not be executed. If comprised in that way, it can prevent that the entertainment interest of the game by alerting | reporting effect declines by not performing the alerting | reporting effect by a special aspect in a 2nd advantageous state.

  In this example, the first advantageous state with a high advantage is a big hit gaming state based on a probable big hit, and the second advantageous state with a low advantage is a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit (non-probable big hit). Although shown, it is not limited to such an embodiment.

  For example, in the case where a short-time big hit that is controlled only in the short-time state after a big hit game and a normal big hit that is controlled only in the normal state are provided, the first advantageous state is set to the big-hit gaming state based on the short-time big hit, and the second advantageous The state may be a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit. Also, for example, when the so-called look-ahead determination is performed during the big hit game, the case where there is a big hit in the pending storage (that is, the case where the big hit is consecutive) is set as the first advantageous state, The case where there is nothing may be the second advantageous state.

  Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of rounds (for example, a big hit of 15 rounds), and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of rounds (for example, a big hit of five rounds). In addition, for example, the first advantageous state is a big hit (a big hit in which the probable change state or the short-time state continues until the next big hit), and the second advantageous state is a big hit game. It is good also as a big hit in which the number of times of subsequent probability change and the number of short-time continuations are defined. Further, for example, the first advantageous state may be a big hit with a large number of probability change continuations and short-time continuation times after a big hit game, and the second advantageous state may be a big hit with a small number of probability change continuations after a big hit game and a short-time continuation number.

  Further, in the round game in the above embodiment, a related effect related to the number of game balls given by winning a game ball may be executed. The related effects related to the number of game balls include an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls to be paid out for the winning game balls. Further, the related effects related to the number of game balls include an effect of notifying the occurrence of an over winning by changing the notification mode when an over winning is generated. As described above, the related effects related to the number of game balls may be any effects that give some notification to the acquired game balls (number of game balls).

  In addition, the related effects related to the number of game balls may be provided with a plurality of types. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the related effect is executed by the first notification mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the related effect may be executed by the second notification mode. That is, a related effect in a different mode is executed depending on the effect state. The related effect by the 1st alerting | reporting aspect is performed based on the number of game media provided during the round (during big hit game state) having become a predetermined number. Further, the related effect by the second notification mode is executed based on the fact that the number of game media given during the round (during the big hit gaming state) has become a specific number different from the predetermined number.

  During the round (during the big hit gaming state), each time a game ball wins the special variable winning ball device 20, the number of game balls given is displayed so as to be variably displayed. Further, it is only necessary to be able to select whether the production state in the round game (in the big hit game state) is the first production state or the second production state. Further, the number of game balls acquired by winning over is also considered in counting the number of game balls of related effects related to the number of game balls.

  Below, the specific example of a related effect is demonstrated. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the related effects. Here, in this example, 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. 24 shows a case where the second and subsequent big hits are executed.

  FIG. 24A is a diagram showing a display screen of the image 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 image 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 image 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 122 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 can be switched by pressing the push button 1201. 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. 24B to 24D are explanatory diagrams illustrating display screens of the image display device 9 when the A mode is selected. FIGS. 24E to 24G are explanatory diagrams showing display screens of the image display device 9 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 24 (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. 24B 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. 24B, 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. 24C shows a display screen of the image display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 24B is 2500. As shown in FIG. 24C, the acquired 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. Furthermore, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the image display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 24D shows that the acquired 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 shown in FIGS. 24B and 24C. 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. 24 (e), when the B mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 215 of the number of game balls acquired by winning a 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. 24 (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. 24 (e), another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 24F shows the display screen of the image display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 24E is 2500. As shown in FIG. 24F, 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. 24F, 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 image display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 24G 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. 24, when the mode is controlled to A mode, the first notification image 204 provides a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. 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. 24B to 24D, every time the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 500, the first notification image 204 is used to generate a notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Further, as shown in FIGS. 24E to 24G, every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 2500, a related effect obtained by acquiring the game ball is executed by the second notification image 214. Therefore, diversification of related effects can 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. 24, the game that is given each time a game ball wins the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 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).

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 13 and passed through the second start winning opening 14 ( It has been described that a special game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has entered. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a special special symbol is used regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It may be executed. In this case, regardless of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game based on the game ball passing through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, at a predetermined rate. It may be determined whether or not to change the large winning opening through which a game ball easily passes a specific area to an open state, and which of the starting winning holes is a special game based on the passing of the gaming ball Accordingly, it may be set so that the ratio of changing the special winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the specific area to the open state is different.

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and various rendering operations including the rendering operation of the rendering image in the display area of the image display device 9 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of gaming media as prizes based on the occurrence of winnings, and encloses gaming media and scores based on the occurrence of winnings. The invention can also be applied to the enclosed game machine to be given. For example, a game score for use in a game is given using the number of game values having a size specified by the record information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, and the given game 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 using a score or a game score given by winning a game.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  Further, only one type of off-line symbol (for example, a symbol indicating “-”) is displayed during variable display of the special symbol, and variable display is performed by repeatedly displaying and extinguishing the symbol. Also good. Further, in the case where the symbol is displayed during variable display, the symbol may not be displayed when the variable display is stopped (a symbol indicating “−” may not be displayed as a display result).

  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 ... Glass door frame 3 ... Hitting ball supply tray 4 ... Surplus ball receiving tray 5 ... Hitting ball operation handle 6 ... Game board 7 ... Game area 8a ... 1st special symbol display device 8b ... 2nd special symbol display device 9 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS ... Image display apparatus 10 ... Normal symbol display 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 1301 ... Audio control board 13a, 14a ... Start-up switch 1401 ... Lamp control board 1501 ... Relay board 16 ... Solenoid (for normal electric accessories)
21… Solenoid (for attackers)
22 ... Count switch 23 ... Discharge switch 24 ... Specific / discharge switch 53 ... Solenoid (for regulating part)
32a ... Gate switch 100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A variable winning means capable of changing between a first state in which a game medium can be won and a second state in which it is difficult to win;
Special state control means capable of controlling to a special state based on the fact that the game medium won in the variable winning means has passed through a specific area provided in the variable winning means;
A regulation member control means capable of controlling the regulation member in a state where the game medium won in the variable winning means is easy to pass through the specific area and in a state where passage is difficult;
The advantageous state includes a plurality of types of advantageous states,
The restricting member control means can control the restricting member to the first passing state when the first predetermined number of game media wins the variable winning means, and the second predetermined number of game media wins the variable winning means. Sometimes it is possible to control the restricting member to a second passing state different from the first passing state, and the ratio of controlling to the second passing state is different depending on which kind of advantageous state,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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