JP2018114033A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suitably performing notification based on detection of flow-down of a game medium.SOLUTION: One point is added to a rightward shooting detection point as execution conditions of leftward shooting notification when game balls are detected by a gate switch 32a at S902, S904, and two points are added when game balls are detected by a general winning switch 33a at S904 and S905.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  Such a gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player, such as a big hit gaming state, and informs that the game medium (game ball) flows down to the second path (right game area) in the advantageous state. However, there is a control for notifying that the game medium is caused to flow down to the first route (left game area) in the normal state where the advantage is lower than the advantageous state (Patent Document 1).

  In such a gaming machine, when the flow of the game medium to the second path is detected due to the entry of the game medium into the passing gate on the second path in the normal gaming state, the game medium is caused to flow down to the first path. It is notified that it should be. Further, it has been considered to detect the flow of the game medium down to the second path when the game medium enters the general winning award on the second path in the normal game state.

JP 2016-19557 A (paragraphs 0234, 0273, etc.)

  However, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1 described above, a predetermined notification is simply made based on detection of entry of a game medium to a passing gate or a general winning opening on the second path, and the game medium on the second path Since the flow-down frequency of the game medium may differ depending on the flow-down detection position, there is a possibility that appropriate notification cannot be made.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suitably performing notification based on detection of a game medium flowing down.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit gaming state, probability variation state, short time state, high base state, etc.) advantageous to the player,
A first path (such as the first path on the left side of the game area 7) through which game media (game balls) can flow down;
A second path (such as a second path on the right side of the game area 7) in which the flow direction of the game medium is different from the first path;
Detection means (gate switch 32a, general winning switch 33a, etc.) capable of detecting game media flowing down the second path;
In a normal state where the advantage is lower than the advantageous state, based on the detection result of the detection means, a specific notification that informs the player that the game medium is allowed to flow down to the first path (left of FIG. 9B) Specific notification means (such as a production control microcomputer 100, S501 in FIG. 11, S907 to S909 in FIG.
In the advantageous state, it is more advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the second path than the game medium flows down the first path (in the big hit game state, right-handed to the special variable winning ball apparatus 20) In the probability change state, short time state, and high base state, it is possible to generate the next big hit by right-handed, without reducing the ball, etc.)
The detection means includes
First detection means (gate switch 32a) for detecting a game medium at a first position;
Second detection means (general winning switch 33a) for detecting a game medium at a second position where the game medium flows down more frequently than the first position;
The specific notification means has different conditions until the specific notification is made when a game medium is detected by the first detection means and when a game medium is detected by the second detection means (right-handed). As for the detection points, detection of the game ball by the gate switch 32a is added by 1 point in S902 and S904 in FIG. 12, and detection of the game ball by the general winning switch 33a is added by 2 points in S904 and S905.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform suitable notification based on the detection of the flow-down of the game medium.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1),
The game medium flowing down the second path is detected by at least one of the first detection means and the second detection means (FIG. 1 and the like).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reliably perform specific notification based on the detection of the game medium flowing down.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2),
The condition for the specific notification means to perform the specific notification is established based on numerical data (S907 in FIG. 12),
The numerical data changes based on the detection result of at least one of the first detection means and the second detection means (S902 to S905, etc.).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform specific notification based on detection of a game medium flow with higher accuracy.

(4) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (3),
The condition for the specific notification means to perform the specific notification is established based on numerical data (S907 in FIG. 12),
The numerical data differs in the amount of change between the detection result of the first detection means and the detection result of the second detection means (the right-handed detection point is a point of the game ball detected by the gate switch 32a in S902 and S903). The amount of change is 1 point addition, and the amount of change in points due to the detection of the game ball by the general winning switch 33a in S904 and S905 is 2 points)

  According to such a configuration, the specific notification based on the detection of the flow of the game medium can be performed with higher accuracy.

(5) In any of the gaming machines (1) to (4),
The condition for the specific notification means to perform the specific notification is established based on numerical data (S907 in FIG. 12),
The common numerical data (right-handed detection point, etc.) changes between the detection result of the first detection means and the detection result of the second detection means (S903, S905, etc. in FIG. 12), and the numerical data becomes a predetermined value. Based on this, the condition for performing the specific notification is established (S907, S908, etc. in FIG. 12).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid complicating the process for performing the specific notification based on the detection of the flow-down of the game medium.

(6) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (5),
The condition for the specific notification means to perform the specific notification is established based on numerical data (S907 in FIG. 12),
Each time the predetermined time elapses, the numerical data changes opposite to the change based on the detection result of the detection means (when right-handedness is not detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a, S909 in FIG. 12). In step S913, the right-handed detection point is subtracted every 15 seconds).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to perform more suitable notification based on the detection of the flow-down of the game medium.

(7) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (6),
The condition for the specific notification means to perform the specific notification is established based on numerical data (S907 in FIG. 12),
Common numerical data (such as right-handed detection points) changes between the detection result of the first detection means and the detection result of the second detection means (S903, S905, etc. in FIG. 12).
The numerical data changes every time a predetermined time elapses, and the common numerical data changes opposite to the change based on the detection result of the detection means (when right-handedness is not detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a). In addition, the right-handed detection point is subtracted every 15 seconds in S909 to S913 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to avoid complicating the process for suppressing unnecessary specific notification.

(8) In any one of the gaming machines (1) to (7),
Production state control means (production control microcomputer) capable of controlling the production state in the advantageous state (the production state during the round, etc.) to any one of a plurality of types of production states (A mode or B mode in FIG. 13). 100 etc.)
Notification effect means (notification effect or the like by the first notification image 204 or the second notification image 214 shown in FIG. 13) related to the number of game media (number of game balls, etc.) given during the advantageous state ( Production control microcomputer 100),
The notification production means is
When the production state control means is controlling the first production state (A mode or the like), the notification production according to the first notification mode (such as the first notification image 204 shown in FIG. 13) is executed.
When the effect state control means is controlling the second effect state (B mode or the like) different from the first effect state, a second notification mode (second notification shown in FIG. 12) different from the first notification mode. The notification effect by the image 214 or the like is executed.

  According to such a configuration, the entertainment of the game in the advantageous state can be improved by the notification effect according to the effect state.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a main board (game control board) and an effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit determination table and the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is a display screen figure of the production | presentation display apparatus for demonstrating the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows left-handed alerting | reporting process. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting effect of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the alerting | reporting effect of 3rd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the production | presentation aspect of the alerting | reporting effect of 3rd Embodiment.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. A pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and may be another gaming machine such as a coin gaming machine or a slot machine, which is in an advantageous state advantageous to a player. Any gaming machine that can be controlled may be used.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a hit type table.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6). In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game is played by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area.

  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 (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of game nails N are planted in the game area 7. In the game area 7, some of the game nails N are shown. The hitting ball launching device is driven by a launching motor, and the force (launching strength) for hitting a game ball is adjusted according to the rotational operation position of the hitting ball operating handle 5. Thus, the player can launch a game ball aiming at a desired place in the game area 7.

The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). A stick controller 122 that can be held and tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operation by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 122 with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 3) that can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by a push-pull operation or the like with respect to the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operation rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). In addition, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod is provided in the lower pan body inside the stick controller 122 and the like. Further, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for causing the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

  A member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is operated by a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) that detects the player's operation action performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the upper plate body at the position where the push button 120 is installed. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, it is good also considering the attachment position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 as the position approached to either right or left in the upper plate and the lower plate, maintaining the vertical relationship. Alternatively, the mounting position of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 is not in a vertical positional relationship, but may be in a horizontal positional relationship, for example. As operation means, other operation means such as a lever switch and a jog dial may be provided.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. In the game area 7, the first path among the flow paths through which the game balls flow is provided mainly in the area on the left side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front, and the first path among the flow paths through which the game balls flow down. A second route different from the first route is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 9 when viewed from the front.

  Driving a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the first path is called left-handed. Driving a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the effect display device 9 to cause the game ball to flow down on the second path is called right-handed. The first route may be called a left-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 7. In addition, the second route may be called a right-handed route because the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the right side of the game area 7.

  The first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be a route that is partially shared. For example, the left game area and the right game area may be divided by the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the arrangement of the game nails N, for example.

  A game ball that is launched from the hitting ball launching device in accordance with the operation of the hitting operation handle 5 and is thrown into the game area 7 is guided along, for example, an array of game nails when guided to the left game area. This makes it impossible or difficult to guide the right game area. In addition, when the game ball is guided to the right game area, for example, the game ball is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, so that it is impossible or difficult to guide to the left game area.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display (first variation display unit) 8a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, A second special symbol display (second variation display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each of them is provided.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is configured by a simple and small display device (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an effect symbol display area is provided on the display screen for effect display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. It is done. In the effect symbol display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols for left, middle, and right is formed.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is controlled by a game control microcomputer mounted on a main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the first special symbol display 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8b 2 When the variation display of the special symbol is executed, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variation display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

  More specifically, in the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variation display is satisfied (for example, the game ball is in the first start winning opening 13). Or, after passing through the second start winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the change display (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0 and the first special symbol and the second special symbol are changed) The display is not executed, and the big hit game is not executed) is started, and when the variable display time (variable time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. To do. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  When the jackpot display result (bonus symbol) as the specific display result is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the jackpot display result (jackpot symbol) as the specific display result is displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derived display is performed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the display result of the variable display in this manner, the specific game state (big hit game state) is controlled as an advantageous state to which a value (advantageous value) advantageous to the player is given.

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) In the state where it is in agreement with the combination of symbols), it is stopped, rocking, enlarged, reduced, or deformed, or multiple symbols are displayed synchronously in the same symbol, or the positions of the symbols are switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility of a big hit is continued before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, the variation display of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed is continued. This is a display state or a display state in which all or part of the effect symbols are variably displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. In other words, reach means a state in which identification information forms a specific display result in a plurality of variable display areas, but at least some of the variable display areas are in variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols or reach symbols.

  The display effect in the reach state is reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design (effect design etc.)) or a display mode (for example, a color etc.) of the background image of the effect display device 9 is displayed. ) May change. This change in character display and background display mode is called reach effect display. In addition, some reach is set so that when it appears, a big hit is likely to occur compared to a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

  A first start winning opening 13 is provided as a structure into which a game ball hit in the left game area of the game area 7 can enter. The first start winning opening 13 is arranged below the effect display device 9. The first start winning port 13 is provided with a first start winning port switch 13a as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered.

  A gate 32, a variable winning ball device 15, a general winning port 33, and a special variable winning ball device 20 are provided as structures into which the game balls hit in the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. Yes. The gate 32 is disposed on the right side of the variable winning ball apparatus 15 and allows game balls to pass therethrough. Inside the gate 32, a gate switch 32a is provided as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered. The variable winning ball device 15 is arranged on the lower right side of the effect display device 9 and has a second start winning port 14 through which a game ball can win. Inside the second start winning opening 14, a second start winning opening switch 14a is provided as a switch for detecting a game ball that has entered. The variable winning ball device 15 is disposed below the gate 32. In the following description, a game ball winning (entering) the first start winning opening 13 is also referred to as a first start winning prize, and a game ball winning (entering) the second start winning opening 14 is also referred to as a second start winning prize.

  A general winning opening 33 is arranged on the lower right side of the effect display device 9 and on the lower right side of the variable winning ball device 15. Inside the general winning opening 33, a general winning opening switch 33a is provided as a switch for detecting an incoming game ball. The general winning opening 33 does not have a particularly characteristic function except that a winning ball is paid out when a gaming ball enters (wins). At the right end portion of the gate 32, there is provided a guide path 80 that forms a partition wall and guides the game ball guided to the right side of the gate 32 downward. The guide path 80 is extended to the entrance side of the general winning opening 33 in a manner separated from the structure at the right end by a predetermined distance, and the game ball is a path between the guide path 80 and the right structure. Is formed in such a shape as to be able to win (enter) the general winning opening 33. The game ball that has flowed down to the guide path 80 flows down in a manner along the guide path 80 in the game ball passage formed between the guide path 80 and the structure at the right end. As described above, the path of the game ball to the general winning opening 33 is constituted by the guide path 80 and the structure at the right end. Note that the path of the game ball to the general winning opening 33 may be one in which a partition for guidance is provided on both sides of the path without using the structure at the right end. The general winning opening is also provided on the first path side, but the description and illustration are omitted. The general winning award may not be provided on the first path side.

Above the gate 32 and the guide path 80, a plurality of game nails N for distributing the game balls to either the direction of the gate 32 or the guide path 80 (general winning opening 33) are provided. The game balls that have been hit right by these game nails N are distributed at a predetermined rate to either the direction of the gate 32 or the guide path 80 (general winning port 33). The distribution ratio of game balls is set so as to be distributed at a ratio of, for example, 1 to 2 (“1” is the direction of the gate 32 and “2” is the direction of the general winning opening 33). In this way, the rate of the right-handed game ball flowing down toward the general winning opening 33 is higher than the rate of flowing down toward the gate 32. It should be noted that such a game ball distribution ratio may be set to the opposite ratio, or may be set to other ratios.

  In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the game ball guided by the guide path 80 can be awarded to the general winning opening 33 without fail. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the guide path 80 may be provided with a structure in which a game ball guided by the guide path 80 may win the general winning opening 33 and may not win.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the example which comprised so that the game ball right-handed can enter only into either the gate 32 or the general winning opening 33 was shown. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a configuration in which a right-handed game ball can flow down other than either the gate 32 or the general winning opening 33 may be used.

  The game balls that are hit right and flow down the second path are diverted in a manner that they are distributed to either the gate 32 or the guide path 80 by the game nails N for game ball distribution provided above the gate 32. Flow down. The game ball guided to the gate 32 side passes through the gate 32 and flows down toward the installation direction of the variable winning ball device 15 and the special variable winning ball device 20. On the other hand, the game ball guided to the guide path 80 side flows down toward the general winning award 33. A game ball flowing down the second route (right game area) is detected by at least one of the gate switch 32a and the general winning opening switch 33a.

  The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Accordingly, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize. Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. And whenever the fluctuation | variation display by the 2nd special symbol display 8b is started, the number of the indicators to light is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. If the left-handed game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, the first special symbol variation display can be started (for example, the special symbol variation display is displayed). The first start condition is satisfied), the first special symbol display 8a starts the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variable display of the effect symbol Is done. That is, the change display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the right-handed game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, the game can be started to display the variation of the second special symbol (for example, the variation display of the special symbol is displayed). The second start condition is satisfied), the second special symbol display unit 8b starts the variation display (variation) of the second special symbol, and the effect display device 9 starts the variation display of the effect symbol. Is done. That is, the change display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  The on-hold storage information generated based on the start winning at the first start winning opening 13 is called first on-hold storage or first on-hold storage information. The on-hold storage information generated based on the start winning at the second start winning port 14 is referred to as second on-hold storage information or second on-hold storage information.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The effect symbol as a symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The change display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variation display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  On the lower end of the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated stored storage information (hereinafter referred to as a stored image or display) is displayed in correspondence with the number of the stored storage information. Is formed (not shown). In the hold display area, the hold storage information is displayed in a format in which the first hold storage number and the second hold storage number are distinguished. For example, in the effect display device 9, the first reserved memory number is displayed in the left reserved display area, and the second reserved memory number is displayed in the right reserved display area. By distinguishing and displaying the first hold display area and the second hold display area, the first hold storage information and the second hold storage information can be easily distinguished. In each of the first special symbol hold memory display 18a, the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, and the effect display device 9, the light emission display and the image display for indicating the number of hold memories are a hold display or a hold. Called memory display.

An image (hereinafter referred to as an active image or an active display) showing a fluctuation corresponding display corresponding to the fluctuation display during execution of the fluctuation display corresponding to the hold display erased (moved or shifted) from the hold display area. Is formed in the center of the hold display area (not shown). In the active display area, it is specified that the hold image displayed in the hold display area corresponds to the hold image displayed so far, for example, moved (shifted) to the active display area. The active image is displayed in a possible manner. The active display area may be arranged at any position in the display area of the effect display device 9.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes an opening / closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (big hit symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b. When the open / close plate is controlled to be open by the solenoid 21 in the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when is derived and displayed, the big winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 can win (enter) game balls that flow down the second path by hitting right, and cannot win (enter) game balls that flow down the first path by hitting left.

  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 where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened is called a round. Thus, the repeated continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpots are provided. When it is determined that a jackpot is to be made, one of the jackpot types is selected.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured so as to variably display numbers (or symbols) of 0 to 9. The small display is formed in a square shape, for example.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the display variation of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 is closed in a disadvantageous state for a player for a predetermined number of times. To an open state advantageous to the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, each time the variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Further, an accessory 12 is provided above the effect display device 9. The accessory 12 is located between the game board 6 and the effect display device 9 and can be displaced by the accessory motor 17. The accessory 12 is usually located in a place where it is difficult for the player to visually recognize it, and moves to a position (for example, a position in front of the effect display device 9) that is visible to the player when a predetermined effect is executed.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter also simply referred to as “card unit”) that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

In the hit type table of FIG. 2, for each hit type in the big hit, the big hit probability after the end of the big hit gaming state, the base after the end of the big hit gaming state, the variation time after the end of the big hit gaming state, the number of releases in the big hit ( The number of rounds) and the opening time of each round are shown.

  Specifically, in the big hit gaming state, after the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated, the closed state is established. 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 the number of releases in the big hit gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

  Here, in the big hit of the present embodiment, 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. Furthermore, since the round continues up to 15 rounds, a total of about 1500 game balls can be obtained. In addition, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is in an open state, a game ball is accidentally set immediately before the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed before a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) elapses. There may be a special number (for example, 11th or 12th) that is greater than the number (for example, 10). Such a winning that exceeds a predetermined standard is also referred to as an over winning. When an over winning is generated, the player can acquire more balls.

  Among the “big hits”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the probability change state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit is higher than the normal state (the normal gaming state that is not the probability change state) as the special gaming state. The type (type) of jackpot that shifts to (an abbreviation for probability variation state, also referred to as high probability state) is called “probability jackpot”. In the present embodiment, the special gaming state is controlled to a time-short state in which the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the production symbol is shortened from the non-time-short state in association with the probability variation state. There is. Note that the special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability variation 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. Note that the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the 15-round jackpot gaming state among the “hits” is called “ordinary jackpot”.

  Further, as the special game state, the frequency of the game ball entering the variable prize ball device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency that the variable prize ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability change state or the short time state. There are cases where the control is performed in an electric chew support control state that facilitates winning (higher approaching and higher frequency) in the 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.

Here, electric Chu support control will be described. As electric support control, normal symbol variation time (time from the start of variation display to display result derivation display time) is shortened and the display result is derived and displayed at an early stage (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol The control to increase the probability that the stop symbol will be a winning symbol (ordinary symbol probability changing control), the control to increase the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and the number of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. Control (opening number increase control) is performed. When such control is performed, the time ratio during which the variable winning ball device 15 is open is higher than when the control is not performed. As a result, the game ball is likely to start and win (the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 are more likely to satisfy the variable display execution condition). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning port 14 is increased, so that a gaming state in which the frequency of establishment of the second starting condition and / or the execution frequency of the variation display of the second special symbol is increased.

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

  In this embodiment, “high probability state (probability variation state)” and “low probability state (non-probability variation state)” are used as terms indicating the state of jackpot probability, and terms indicating a combination of base states are used. , “High base state (electric Chu support control state)” and “low base state (non-electric Chu support control state)” are used.

  In this embodiment, the term “low accuracy low base state”, “low accuracy high base state”, and “high accuracy high base state” are used as terms indicating combinations of the state of the big hit probability and the base state. Use. 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 “low probability high 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 high 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.

  As shown in FIG. 2, as the big hit of 15 rounds, a plurality of types of big hits, a normal big hit and a probable big hit, are provided. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to the non-probability changing state, the short time state, and the high base state (low probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the big hit gaming state. Normally, in the big hit, the non-probable change state continues for the period until the next big hit occurs, the condition that the short-time state and the high base state are executed a predetermined number of times, such as 100 fluctuation displays, and the next big hit It continues for a period until the earlier condition, which is the condition until the occurrence of, occurs. The normal big hit may be controlled so as to become a big hit controlled in a non-probability changing state, a non-time-short state, and a non-electricity chew support control state (low probability low base state).

  The probability variation jackpot is a jackpot in which control is performed to shift to the probability variation state, the time-short state, and the high base state (high probability high base state) after the end of the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state. In the probabilistic big hit, such a high-precise base state is satisfied, whichever is earlier, a condition that the fluctuation display is executed a predetermined number of times of 100 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs. It continues for a period until. Note that the probability variation jackpot end condition may be a condition that the next jackpot occurs.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) and the effect control board. FIG. 3 also shows the payout control board 37 and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. Game control microcomputer 56
Reference numeral 0 denotes a one-chip microcomputer in which a ROM 54 and a RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board (not shown). That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid winning balls are stored in the backup RAM.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with a program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the special symbol variation display. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and generates the random data at random timing. Based on the fact that the starting winning time is the time of reading (extracting) the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the read numerical data becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 that supplies detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the general winning switch 33a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided on the main board. 31. Also, an output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on the substrate 31.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, which variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10, which variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the production control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100.

The effect control microcomputer 100 provides an effect control command for instructing effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that allows signals to pass only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. And the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side through the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 through the audio output board 70. Various effects are controlled, such as controlling the sound output.

  Further, the production control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation action to the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 is detected from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I / O port unit 105. Enter through. Further, the production control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the push button 120 has been detected from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I / O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action with respect to the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 as an input to the I / O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I / O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate. The effect control CPU 101 drives the accessory 12 by driving the accessory motor 17 via a motor drive circuit (not shown).

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. FIG. 4 shows the type of random number, the update range, the usage, and the addition condition. Each random number is used as follows.

  (1) Random R: A random counter for hit determination for determining whether or not to make a big hit. Random R is updated one by one at 10 MHz, is added and updated from 0, and is added and updated to its upper limit of 65535, and then is added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): Determines the type of jackpot (any type of type, normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) and jackpot symbol (for jackpot type determination, jackpot symbol determination). (3) Random 2 (MR2): The type (type) of the variation pattern is determined (for variation pattern type determination). (4) Random 3 (MR3): A variation pattern (variation time) is determined (for variation pattern determination). (5) Random 4 (MR4): Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on the normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination). (6) Random 5 (MR5): An initial value of random 4 is determined (for determining a random 4 initial value).

  In this embodiment, the big hit that is the specific gaming state includes a plurality of types, that is, a normal big hit and a probable big hit. Therefore, when the big hit is determined based on the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), the big hit type is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1). Determined by type. Furthermore, when the type of jackpot is determined, the jackpot symbol is also determined based on the value of the jackpot type determination random number (random 1) at the same time. Therefore, random 1 is also a jackpot symbol determining random number.

  In addition, the variation pattern is first determined using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), and is included in the determined variation pattern type using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3). To determine the variation pattern. Thus, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by a two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more variation patterns belong to the variation pattern type. The variation pattern type may be referred to as a variation type.

  In this embodiment, the variation patterns are classified into a normal variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that does not involve reach and a reach variation pattern type that is a variation pattern type that involves reach.

  When the display result is out of order, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different depending on whether it is in the short-time state or not in the short-time state. When this is the case, the variation time is shortened compared to when the time is not short. For example, in the short-time state, in order to shorten the average time of the fluctuation time compared to when the time-short state is not, the fluctuation time of a predetermined fluctuation pattern is set shorter than when the time is not short, or the fluctuation pattern type is the most variable. The variation pattern type with the shortest time is selected more frequently, and even when the reach type is selected, the normal reach variation pattern with the shortest variation time is selected among the variation pattern types. By doing so, the average time of the fluctuation time is shorter than when not in the time-short state.

  In addition, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratio is different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol that displays variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number and when it is less than the predetermined number, When the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol for variable display is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, the number of reserved symbols for each special symbol is less than the predetermined number. You may make it do. For example, in the hold number shortening control state, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type having a short variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is set to be higher than in a case where the hold number shortening control state is not set. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the non-holding number shortening control state. In the hold number reduction control, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened even when the same change pattern type is selected as compared to the case where the hold number reduction control state is not set.

  The variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method of determining the variation pattern after determining the variation pattern type.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table and a jackpot type determination table. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The jackpot determination table includes a normal (non-probability change) jackpot determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change jackpot determination table used in a probability change state.

  Each value described in the left column of FIG. 5 (A) is set as a big hit determination value in the normal jackpot determination table, and is described in the right column of FIG. 5 (A) in the probability change big hit determination table. Each value is set as a big hit judgment value. The jackpot judgment value set in the jackpot judgment table at the time of probability change is the jackpot judgment value common to the jackpot judgment value set in the normal jackpot judgment table (referred to as the normal jackpot judgment value or the first jackpot judgment value). Due to the addition of the unique jackpot judgment value, a larger number (10 times the number of jackpot judgment values) than the probability change jackpot judgment table (referred to as the jackpot judgment value or the second jackpot judgment value at the time of probability change) is set. . As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and compares the extracted value with the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). The jackpot determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is decided to make a big jackpot (normal jackpot or probable big hit) for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 5A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

FIGS. 5B and 5C are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 5 (B) shows a case where a jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a first holding memory) based on a game ball winning in the first start winning opening 13 (a variation display of the first special symbol is displayed). 1 is a first special symbol jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) used when FIG. 5 (C) shows a case where the jackpot type is determined by using a holding memory (also referred to as a second holding memory) based on the fact that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 (the second special symbol variable display is displayed). It is a 2nd special symbol jackpot type determination table used when it is performed.

  Each of the first and second special symbol jackpot type determination tables of FIG. 5B and FIG. 5C is used for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot symbol. Based on the random number (random 1), the type of jackpot is determined to be either “normal jackpot” or “probable variation jackpot”, and is also referred to for determining the jackpot symbol.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B is a numerical value to be compared with a random 1 value, and is a determination value corresponding to each of “normal jackpot” and “probability variable jackpot” (jackpot type determination) Value) is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5 (C), there are numerical values to be compared with random 1 values, which are judgment values corresponding to “normal jackpot” and “probable variation jackpot” (jackpot type judgment). Value) is set.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C, the big hit type determination value is also used as a determination value (big hit symbol determination value) for determining the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “normal jackpot” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “3” of the jackpot symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The determination value corresponding to “probable big hit” is also set as the determination value corresponding to “7” of the big hit symbol of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  Using the jackpot type determination table, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value having the same random 1 value as the jackpot type, and also determines the jackpot symbol having the same random 1 value as the jackpot symbol. To do. Thereby, the jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot type are determined at the same time.

  The first special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5B and the second special symbol jackpot type determination table in FIG. 5C have the same ratio determined for probability variation jackpots. In such a case, the big hit type determination table may not be divided between the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Further, when the big hit type is selected from a plurality of types of big hits having different maximum round numbers in the big hit gaming state as the big hit type, the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. You may set so that the ratio by which the big hit type with many round numbers is selected becomes higher than the 1st special symbol big hit type determination table of (B). In this way, in the high base state, the big hit type selection is advantageous for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the ratio of the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5C may be higher than the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 5B. . By doing so, the variation display of the second special symbol can be more likely to be a big hit than the variation display of the first special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table may be set to have a higher ratio determined for the probability variation jackpot than the second special symbol jackpot type determination table.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. The game control microcomputer 560 transmits various effect control commands to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the game control state, as shown in FIG.

Main commands in FIG. 6 will be described. The command 80XX (H) is an effect control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol (each corresponding to the variation pattern XX). ). When a unique number is assigned to each variation pattern that can be selected in the variation pattern setting process (S301), there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each variation pattern specified by that number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the start of variation. Accordingly, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX (H), the effect display device 9 controls the effect display device 9 to start displaying the effect symbols in a variable manner.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C03 (H) are display result designation commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit and the type of big hit.

  The command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variation display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (design determination designation command) for designating to end the variation of the first and second special symbols.

  The commands A001 to A002 (H) are jackpot start designation commands that designate the jackpot gaming state start for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  The command A1XX (H) is a special winning opening open designation command that indicates a display during opening of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is a designation command after opening the big prize opening indicating the opening (closing) of the big prize opening of the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The commands A301 to A302 (H) are jackpot end designation commands for designating the jackpot gaming state end for each jackpot type (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot).

  Command A 401 (H) is a first start winning designation command for designating that the first starting win has been received. Command A 402 (H) is a second start winning designation command for designating that there has been a second start winning.

  Command B000 (H) is a normal state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a normal state (low probability state). Command B001 (H) is a short time state designation command for designating that the gaming state is the short time state (high base state). Command B002 (H) is a probability variation state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

  Command C0XX (H) is a first reserved memory number designation command for designating the first reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the first reserved storage number. Command C1XX (H) is a second reserved memory number designation command for designating the second reserved memory number. “XX” in the command C0XX (H) indicates the second reserved storage number.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, a first reserved memory number designation command for indicating the first reserved memory number and a second reserved memory number designation command for indicating the second reserved memory number are transmitted. The number of reserved memories can be specified, but not limited to this, each time a variable display is executed, a reserved memory number subtraction designation command for subtracting the first reserved memory number or the second reserved memory number is transmitted. Thus, in the production control microcomputer 100, the number of reserved memories may be specified.

The command C2XX (H) and the command C3XX (H) are the results of winning determination results such as jackpot determination, jackpot type determination, variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of starting winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. This is an effect control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not the winning determination result is a big hit and the determination result of the type of big hit. The command C3XX (H) is a variation type command that indicates a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the random value for variation pattern type determination among the winning determination results. It is.

  The command D000 (H) is a big winning opening prize notification for notifying the winning of the big winning opening when the count switch 23 detects the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20. It is a command. The command D001 (H) is a gate detection notification command for notifying the passage of the game ball to the gate 32 when the passage of the game ball to the gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a. A command D002 (H) is a general winning opening prize notification command for notifying the winning of a gaming ball to the general winning opening 33 when the winning of the game ball to the general winning opening 33 is detected by the general winning switch 33a. It is.

  The production control microcomputer 100 can recognize the number of winning game balls to the big prize opening by receiving the big prize opening prize notification command, and to the gate 32 by receiving the gate detection notice command. The number of game balls passed through can be grasped, and the number of game balls awarded to the general prize opening 33 can be grasped by a general prize opening prize notification command.

  In this embodiment, whether or not the game control microcomputer 560 is a big hit at the time of the start winning, the big hit type, and the variation pattern type in the winning time effect process executed from the start port switch passing process (S312). It is determined which range of determination values the random number for determination falls in. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value for designating the big hit and a value for designating the type of the big win are set, and control for transmission to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed. A value for designating a range of a judgment value as a judgment result of the fluctuation pattern type is set in the EXT data of the fluctuation type command, and control to transmit to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether the display result is a big hit or not and the type of the big hit based on the value set in the symbol designation command, The variation pattern type can be recognized based on the variation type command.

  Next, a configuration example of an area (holding storage buffer) for storing data (holding storage data) such as random numbers corresponding to the holding storage on the game control microcomputer 560 side will be described. The reserved storage buffer is provided in the RAM 55.

  In the first reserved memory buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved memory number is secured. In addition, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value of the second reserved storage number (4 in this example) is secured in the second reserved storage buffer. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer include a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, and a variation pattern type determination random number. (Random 2) and random number for variation pattern determination (Random 3) are stored.

Based on the winning at the first starting winning port 13 or the second starting winning port 14, the CPU 56 extracts such random number values from the random number circuit 503 and a random counter for generating a software random number, A process of saving (storing) in the saving area in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer is executed. Specifically, on the basis of winning at the first start winning opening 13, these random number values are extracted and stored in the first reserved storage buffer. Further, based on the winning at the second start winning opening 14, these random number values are extracted and stored in the second reserved storage buffer.

  In some cases, “holding stored” indicates that the information related to the start winning as described above is stored in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer. Note that the random number for variation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance. It may be extracted at the time of the start of symbol variation.

  As described later, the data stored in the hold storage buffer in this way is read out at the time of starting winning and used for pre-reading notice effect, and is read out from the second hold storage buffer with priority at the start of variable display. Used for variable display.

  When there is a start winning at the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, a start winning determination process such as a symbol designation command, a variation type command, or a first (second) start prize designation command is performed. A command indicating the determination result is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In the start winning reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol designation command, variation type command, and first (second) start prize designation command are stored in association with each other. A storage area for storing data that can identify the received command is secured.

  In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed in response to the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns, the variation display operation of the effect symbol, the reach It is composed of data indicating the contents of control of various effect operations, such as effect display operations in effects, etc., or various effect operations that are not accompanied by display changes of effect symbols. The notice effect control pattern includes data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

  In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initialization processing, game state restoration processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (random number circuit 503 is initially set), display random number update processing (variation pattern) (Variable random number update processing such as type determination and variation pattern determination), initial value random number update processing (ordinary symbol determination random number generation counter initial value initial value update processing), and the like.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether or not an on-state has been turned on) is executed (S20). Next, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: S21). .

Next, the CPU 56 has a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10, a first special symbol hold storage display 18a, a second special symbol hold storage display 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the on-hold storage display 41 is executed (S22). For the first special symbol display 8a, the second special symbol display 8b, and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. Execute.

  In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol determination random number and a big hit type determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). . The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a corresponding symbol is executed according to a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The value of the flag is updated according to the gaming state.

  Next, the normal symbol process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order, and sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the gaming state. Update accordingly.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (effect control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (S29).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 23 (S30).

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided. However, the CPU 56 relates to on / off of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The contents are output to the output port (S31: output processing).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( S32).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process of setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process ends. With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every predetermined time.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process (S26). In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, a start port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, as described above, the RAM 55 stores reserved storage data (first reserved storage data) such as a big hit determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13. A first reserved storage buffer to be stored, and a second reserved storage buffer in which reserved storage data (second reserved storage data) such as a jackpot determination random number obtained based on the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 is stored Is provided. In each of these reserved storage buffers, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the number of each reserved storage is secured.

  In the start port switch passing process, if the first start port switch 13a is turned on, the number of the first reserved memory data stored on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). 1 is incremented by 1 and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination) are obtained from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. (Random number for use) is extracted, and processing for storing (storing) them in the storage area in the first reserved storage buffer is executed. On the other hand, if the second start port switch 14a is on, the second reserved memory data is counted on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit (for example, 4). Increase the value of the pending storage number counter by 1 and extract numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern determination random number) from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number Then, a process of storing (storing) them in the storage area in the second reserved storage buffer is executed.

  The processing of S300 to S307 is as follows. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit, and determining the big hit type in the case of the big hit. In the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern is determined (the variation pattern type determination random number and the variation pattern determination random number are determined), and the variation time is measured according to the determined variation pattern. This is a process for performing control such as the start of timing of the fluctuation time timer.

  In this embodiment, after the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14 is generated and various data obtained at the start winning is stored as the stored storage information, the variable display is started. When the condition is satisfied, at the timing of starting the variable display, the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) for which the variable display is started is changed based on the reserved storage information in the special symbol normal process (S300). Whether or not the display result is the jackpot display result and the determination of the jackpot type are made based on the jackpot determination value and the jackpot type determination value set in correspondence with the various random numbers described above. In the special symbol normal processing, when both the first reserved memory information and the second reserved memory information are stored, the second reserved memory information is preferentially executed by processing such as jackpot determination. The variable display is executed in preference to the first reserved memory number information. Then, in the variation pattern setting process (S301), the variation pattern (including the variation pattern type determination) is determined based on the variation pattern type determination value and the variation pattern determination value set corresponding to various random numbers. .

On the other hand, apart from such a determination, the timing before the start of variation display based on the start winning to the first start winning opening 13 or the second start winning opening 14, specifically, the game ball is first started. At the timing of winning a winning at the winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (the timing at which the hold storage information is stored), the hold storage information storing various data obtained at the start winning is pre-read, and the pre-read hold Based on the stored information, the determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, the determination of whether or not to win a jackpot, the determination of the type of jackpot, and the determination of the variation pattern type correspond to the various random numbers described above. Winning effect processing for pre-reading determination based on the set jackpot determination value, jackpot type determination value, and variation pattern type determination value can be executed by the start opening switch passage processing (S312). By doing so, the effect control microcomputer 100 predicts the change display result before the change display of the effect symbol is executed, and displays the change display of the effect symbol based on various determination results at the time of starting winning. It is possible to execute a pre-reading effect such as a pre-reading notice for notifying that it will be a big hit (a possibility of becoming a big hit).

  The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for performing control to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process that advances the process to the special symbol stop process when the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) displays the fluctuation display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b when the fluctuation time corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern is timed by the fluctuation time timer. This is a process of stopping and deriving and displaying a stop symbol.

  The big winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a process of performing control for opening the big winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 according to the type of the big hit. In the special winning opening opening process (S306), the control for transmitting the production control command for the round display production in the big hit gaming state to the production control microcomputer 100 and the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening are confirmed. This is processing for performing processing and the like. If the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the process proceeds to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (S305). When all the rounds are finished, the process shifts to a big hit end process (S307). The big hit end process (S307) is a process for performing control for causing the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended.

  Next, the operation of the production control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the effect control main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

  The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the effect control main process when the power is turned on. In the effect control main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (S701). ). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag that can specify what the received effect control command indicates. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can identify a received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, in order to perform various effects such as a change display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the contents of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (effect control process flag) is selected and the effect control is executed.

Next, random numbers (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the effect symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the effect symbol used by the microcomputer 100 for effect control) Etc.), a random number update process for updating the count value of the counter is generated (S706). Each of such random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 is generated by counting of a random counter that updates a count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each. By being extracted at a predetermined timing, it is used as a random number.

  Next, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the hold display in the hold display area (moving or deleting the hold display, etc.) is executed (S707).

  By executing such effect control main processing, the effect control microcomputer 100 transmits the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the like according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the production device such as the speaker 27, various production controls according to the gaming state are performed.

  Here, the RAM 103 mounted on the effect control board 80 is provided with an effect control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  In the effect control flag setting unit, for example, a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9, the effect control command transmitted from the main board 31, etc. A flag is provided. For example, the production control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used for controlling the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the effect display device 9. For example, the production control timer setting unit stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

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

  FIG. 10 is a display screen diagram of the effect display device 9 for explaining the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect. A downward arrow in the figure indicates that the effect symbol is being variably displayed. The right-handed notification effect is an effect for notifying a right-handed strike in a gaming state such as a probability change state where a right-handed strike is required. The left-handed notifying effect is an effect for notifying left-handed in a gaming state such as a normal state where left-handed is required.

FIG. 10A shows an example of a display effect on the effect display device 9 at the time of a right-handed notification effect. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probable change state, it is necessary to make a right-hand hit in order to win the game ball in the second start winning opening 14 (variable winning ball apparatus 15). As the right-handed notification effect, a right-handed notification effect in which a right-handed notification image 94A composed of a character image that notifies a right-handed strike such as “right-handed!” Is displayed at the corner of the screen is executed. By performing such a right-handed notification effect, the player can easily know that the game state requires a right-handed and can make a right-handed.

  FIG. 10B shows a display effect example on the effect display device 9 at the time of the left-handed notification effect. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, in a normal state (non-probable change state), it is necessary to make a left strike in order to win a game ball at the first start winning opening 13. As the left-handed notification effect, a left-handed notification effect is displayed in which a left-handed notification image 94B composed of a character image for notifying left-handed such as “left-handed!” Is displayed at the corner of the screen. By performing such a left-handed notification effect, the player can easily know that the game state requires left-handed and can make a left-handed.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 executes a right-handed notification process (S501), a left-handed notification process (S502), and a prefetch effect process (S503), and then according to the value of the effect control process flag. Any one of S800 to S807 is performed.

  In the effect control process, the following process is executed. In the effect control process, the display state of the effect display device 9 is controlled to realize the variable display of the effect symbols. Control related to the change display of the effect symbol synchronized with the change of the effect is also executed in one effect control process.

  In the right-handed notification process (S501), it is determined whether or not the current game state is a game state (probability change state) that requires a right-hand hit, and a game state (big hit game state, probability change) that requires a right-hand strike is determined. Is a right-handed notification effect as shown in FIG. 10 (A).

  In the left-handed notification process (S502), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a gaming state (normal state) that requires left-handed, and is a gaming state (normal state) that requires left-handedness. Sometimes, it is a process of executing the left-handed notification effect as shown in FIG.

  The pre-reading effect process (S503) is a process of performing pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading effect, and determining an effect mode when the pre-reading effect is executed. The pre-reading effect is a special symbol change based on the hold information by pre-reading the hold information before the order of the change display (symbol change) of the special symbol based on the hold information (holding storage information) comes. This is a production technique such as determining the contents of the display and giving a notice in advance of how the future special symbols will change. For example, when the hold information is a jackpot, before the variable display by the hold information is executed, the jackpot may occur later based on the display mode of the hold display corresponding to the hold information. An effect such as giving a notice is performed as a look-ahead effect. Hereinafter, the fluctuation display based on the hold information as the target of the pre-reading effect is referred to as “target fluctuation display”.

  The variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800) is a process of performing a process of confirming whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. If the variation pattern command has been received, the process proceeds to the effect symbol variation start process.

The effect symbol variation start process (S801) is a process for controlling the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) to be started. The effect symbol variation process (S802) is a process for performing processing for controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern. The effect symbol variation stop process (S803) stops the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol),
This is a process for performing control for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display (final stop symbol).

  The jackpot display process (S804) is a process for performing display control such as control for displaying a fanfare effect for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of the jackpot after the end of the variation time. The round process (S805) is a process for performing display control during a round. If the final round is not completed when the round end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to post-round processing. The post-round processing (S806) is processing for performing display control between rounds. If the round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to in-round processing. If the final round has ended, the process proceeds to jackpot end processing. The jackpot end effect process (S807) is a process of performing display control for notifying the player that the jackpot gaming state has ended in the effect display device 9.

  The effect control CPU 101 is a process stored in the ROM 102 during a predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit gaming state to the end of the big hit gaming state. In accordance with the process data set in the table, an effect device (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 is controlled.

  The process table includes process timer set values and data obtained by collecting a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode constituting the variation mode during the variation time (variation display time) of the variation display of the effect symbol (decoration symbol). Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set with a change time in the form of the change. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table and performs control to display the effect symbol in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared for each variation pattern.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing left-handed notification processing. The left-handed notification process is a process executed in S501 of FIG. In the left-handed notification process, in the gaming state where left-handed is required, when the gate switch 32a or the general winning switch 33a detects a game ball by right-handing, numerical data that is a condition for executing the left-handed notification effect is added. This is a process for updating and performing a left-handed notification effect when the numerical data reaches a specific value (referred to as a left-handed determination value).

  As described above, the distribution (flowing) ratio of the game balls to the gate 32 and the general winning opening 33 at the time of right-handed is “1: 2,” so that the distribution rate of the game balls flowing down is higher. When the entry to the winning opening 33 is detected, numerical data of 2 points is added for each ball detection, and when the entry to the general winning opening 33 with the lower distribution rate of the game balls is detected, When one point of numerical data is added for each ball detection and the total value of the updated numerical data reaches the left-handed determination value, the execution condition for the left-handed notification effect is established, and the left-handed notification effect is executed. Be started. Thus, the left-handed notification effect can be executed when the notification condition set based on the flow-down frequency of each game ball at the detection position of the gate switch 32a and the detection position of the general winning switch 33a is satisfied. . The numerical data addition conditions (number of additions) differ between the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a.

  In the left-handed notification process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the current game control state is a normal state (low probability state and low base state) (S901). The current gaming state is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 each time a command indicating a gaming state such as a normal state designation command, a short time state designation command, and a probability change state designation command is received. Based on the stored data, the current game control state is confirmed.

  If it is not the normal state in S901, the process ends. On the other hand, in the normal state in S901, it is determined whether or not the gate switch 32a in the right game area has detected the entry (passing) of the game ball based on whether or not a gate detection notification command has been received ( S902). When the gate switch 32a detects entry (passage) of the game ball in S902, the numerical data of the right-handed detection point managed by numerical data of the right-handed detection state is updated by +1, and the process proceeds to S906. On the other hand, when the gate switch 32a does not detect the entry (passing) of the game ball in S902, it is determined whether or not the general prize opening switch 33a in the right game area has detected the entry of the game ball. A determination is made based on whether or not a command has been received (S904). When the general winning opening switch 33a detects the entry of a game ball in S904, the numerical data of the right-handed detection point is updated by +2, and the process proceeds to S906. As described above, the right-handed detection point is the total numerical data to which numerical data can be added by both the game ball detection by the gate switch 32a and the game ball detection by the general winning opening switch.

  In S906, the point change timer is set to numerical data corresponding to 15 seconds (S906). The point change timer subtracts the numerical data of the right-handed detection point when the right-handed game ball is not detected by either the gate switch 32a or the general winning opening switch 33a for 15 seconds, This is a time measuring means used for restriction control for restricting the left-handed notification effect from being executed based on detection of a small number of right-handed game balls even though the right-handed has not been made for a while.

  After S906, it is determined whether or not the right-handed detection point (total value) has reached the “12” point that is the left-handed determination value (S907). The left-handed determination value corresponds to the number of detected points if only a game ball enters the gate 32, or the number of detected points if only the general winning opening 33 is provided. Set to numeric data. In the case of this embodiment, the right-handed detection point is set as the upper limit value of the “12” point that is the left-handed determination value, and is not counted beyond the “12” point. That is, in S903 and S905, when the right-handed detection point has already reached “12” points, the right-handed detection point is not added and updated.

  If the total of right-handed detection points has not reached “12” points in S907, the process ends. On the other hand, when the total of right-handed detection points has reached “12” in S907, execution of the left-handed notification effect as shown in FIG. 10A is started (S908). Then, a left-handed notification timer as a time measuring means for measuring the execution time of the left-handed notification effect is set to numerical data corresponding to 15 seconds (S909), and the process is terminated. Thereby, the left-handed notification effect is continuously executed for 15 seconds. The right-handed detection point may be counted without setting an upper limit value. When counting is possible without setting an upper limit value for the right-handed detection point, execution of the left-handed notification effect may be started in S907 when the right-handed detection point is equal to or greater than “12” points. .

When the general winning a prize mouth switch 33a does not detect the passing of the game ball in S904, it is determined whether or not the point change timer started in S906 is being timed (S910). When the time is being measured in S910, the value of the point change timer is updated by subtracting "-1" (S911). Thereby, the value of the point change timer is subtracted and updated as time elapses. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the point change timer has reached “0” (S912). When the value of the point change timer has not reached “0”, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the value of the point change timer reaches “0”, the right-handed detection point is updated by subtracting “−1” based on the fact that the right-handed detection has not been detected for a while (S913), and the processing is performed. finish. As a result, the right-handed detection point is gradually reset in response to no right-handedness being detected for a while. If the value of the point change timer has reached “0” in S912, the right-handed detection point may be set to “0” in one process in S913. In this case, the right-handed detection point is reset at once based on the fact that right-handedness has not been detected for a while.

  If the point change timer is not timed in S910, it is determined whether the left-handed notification timer started in S909 is being timed (S914). If it is timed in S914, the value of the left-handed notification timer is updated by subtracting “−1” (S911). Thereby, the value of the left-handed notification timer is subtracted and updated as time elapses. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the left-handed notification timer has reached “0” (S916). If the value of the left-handed notification timer has not reached “0”, the execution of the left-handed notification effect is terminated (S917), and the process is terminated.

  In the left-handed notification process, the conditions until the left-handed notification effect is different between when the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a and when the game ball is detected by the general winning opening switch 33a. For example, the condition for executing the left-handed notification effect is established when 12 are detected if only a game ball enters the gate 32, and when 6 are detected if only the general winning opening 33 is detected. Is established. Accordingly, it is possible to make a notification based on the flow-down frequency of each game ball at the first detection position and the second detection position, so it is possible to perform a suitable notification based on the detection of the flow-down of the game ball. .

  A game ball flowing down the second path (right game area) is detected by at least one of the gate switch 32a and the general winning opening switch 33a, so that a game ball flowing down the second path is always detected. Thus, it is possible to reliably perform the left-handed notification effect based on the detection of the flow-down of the game ball on the second route.

  As shown in S902 to S905 and the like, the condition for performing the left-handed notification effect is made up of numerical data that changes (additional update) based on the detection result of at least one of the gate switch 32a and the general winning opening switch 33a. By establishing based on the right-hand hit detection point, it is possible to suitably manage the detection data of the game ball, so that it is possible to perform the left-hand notification effect based on the detection of the flow-down of the game ball with higher accuracy.

  As for the right-handed detection point, in S902 and S903, the change amount of the point due to the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 32a is added by 1 point, and in S904 and S905, the change amount of the point by the detection of the game ball by the general winning switch 33a is added by 2 points. Is managed to be performed. As a result, the condition for performing the left-handed notification effect is established based on numerical data having different amounts of change between the detection result of the gate switch 32a and the detection result of the general winning opening switch 33a. Accordingly, since the detection data can be suitably managed, the left-handed notification effect based on the detection of the flow of the game ball can be performed with higher accuracy.

  As shown in S903 to S908, the right-handed detection point, which is numerical data common to the detection result of the gate switch 32a and the detection result of the general winning opening switch 33a, changes, and the right-handed detection point is a predetermined value (left The condition for performing the left-handed notification effect based on the hit determination value “12”) is established, so that the processing for the left-handed notification effect based on the detection of the flow of the game ball is not complicated. can do.

As shown in S909 to S913, when a right-handed game ball is not detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a, the right-handed detection point is subtracted every 15 seconds. As a result, if the game ball is not detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a, the right-hand hit detection point changes in the opposite direction, so that the left-hand notification effect is suppressed more than necessary. It is possible to perform more suitable notification based on the detection of the flow down. Furthermore, when the game ball is no longer detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a, the right-handed detection point is subtracted by one point every 15 seconds, thereby causing the game by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a. Compared to the case where the right-handed detection point is reset to “0” when the ball is no longer detected, the past right-handed detection history remains as the number of right-handed detection points for a while, and the right-handed detection is repeated. Since the left-handed notification effect is executed again, for example, when the player makes a right-handed action for cheating, the right-handed cheating is performed compared to the case where the detection point is reset to “0”. It is possible to increase the suppression effect.

  In S909 to S913, when the right switch is not detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a, an example of subtracting the right-hand detection point by one point every 15 seconds has been shown. May be. Also, the subtraction number is obtained by subtracting the latest addition number (for example, 1 point if the latest addition is based on detection of the gate switch 32a, or 2 points if the latest addition is based on detection of the general winning switch 33a). The oldest addition number (for example, 1 point when the oldest addition is based on the detection of the gate switch 32a and 2 points when the oldest addition is based on the detection of the general winning switch 33a) is subtracted. You may do it. In that case, it is necessary to store and manage the history of the number of right-handed detection points added.

  Further, every time a predetermined time such as 15 seconds elapses, a left-handed notification effect is produced based on a common right-handed detection point that changes in reverse to the change based on the detection result of the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a. By satisfying the condition to perform, it is possible to prevent the processing for suppressing the left-handed notification effect more than necessary from being complicated.

  In the left-handed notification effect of FIG. 12, when the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a, the numerical data of the right-handed detection point is added, and the right-handed detection point becomes a predetermined number. An example of executing the left-handed notification effect on the condition is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as a left-handed notification effect, the number of right-handed detection points is set to a predetermined value (for example, “12” or the like), and a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a. When this is done, numerical data of the right-handed detection point may be subtracted, and the left-handed notification effect may be executed on condition that the right-handed detection point has reached a specific number such as “0”.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, various effects according to the second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is controlled based on the fact that the display result of the variable display becomes the big hit display result. Then, during the round in the big hit gaming state, a ball number related notification effect related to the number of game balls given by winning a game ball is executed. Here, the ball number related notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the number of acquired game balls to be paid out for the winning game balls. Further, the ball number related notification effect related to the number of game balls includes an effect of notifying the occurrence of an over winning by changing the mode of notification when an over winning is generated. Thus, the effect related to the number of game balls is an effect of performing some kind of notification for the acquired game balls (number of game balls).

In addition, a plurality of types of ball number related notification effects related to the number of game balls are provided. For example, when the effect state is the first effect state, the ball number related notification effect is executed by the first notification mode, and when the effect state is the second effect state, the ball number related notification effect is executed by the second notification mode. . In other words, the number-of-balls-related notification effect is executed depending on the effect state. The ball number related notification effect by the first 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 reached a predetermined number. Also, the ball number related notification effect in 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 possible to select whether the production state during the round (during the big hit gaming state) is the first production state or the second production state. Also, the number of game balls acquired by winning over is also taken into account in counting the number of game balls in the ball number related notification effect related to the number of game balls.

  Hereinafter, a specific example of the ball number related notification effect will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the ball number related notification effect of the second embodiment. Here, in the present embodiment, 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. 13 shows a case where the second and subsequent jackpots are executed.

  FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a display screen of the effect display device 9 in the first round during the big hit game when the big hit display result is obtained. In the first round, an effect that enables selection of the effect state during the round from two modes is executed. On the left side of the screen of the effect display device 9, an A mode image 211 by a girl character is displayed. Further, a B-mode image 212 by a boy character is displayed on the right side of the screen of the effect display device 9. The player selects one of the modes according to the mode selection image 210 indicated by the left and right arrows prompting the player to perform a selection operation. At the start of the round, the A mode image 211 is selected as the initial value, and the left side of the mode selection image 210 is selected. The fact that these images are selected can be known by blinking the images. The selected image may be surrounded by a thick frame instead of blinking, and any mode may be used as long as any mode is selected.

  The player can select any mode during one round. Such switching of the mode (effect state) can be changed by operating the stick controller 122 left and right. Note that the left and right selections can be changed by operating means such as a cross key, or the mode may be switched by pressing the push button 120. 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. 13B to 13D are explanatory views showing display screens of the effect display device 9 when the A mode is selected. FIGS. 13E to 13G are explanatory views showing display screens of the effect display device 9 when the B mode is selected. As shown in FIG. 13 (b), when the A mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 205 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 205 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. FIG. 13B 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 in the big winning opening exceeds a multiple of 500. In FIG. 13B, 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.13 (c) has shown the display screen of the effect display apparatus 9 when the acquisition total number of the game ball acquired in the same jackpot as FIG.13 (b) becomes 2500 pieces. As shown in FIG. 13C, the acquired total number display image 205 indicates that the total number of acquired game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is five times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. Further, the girl image 203 is displayed as a person different from that shown in FIG. Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 13D shows that the total number display image 205 is 5000. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 5000, which is 10 times 500, the first notification image 204 indicates that 5000 game balls have been acquired. In addition, the girl image 203 is displayed as a different person from those shown in FIGS. 13B and 13C. 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. 13 (e), when the B mode is selected, an acquired total number display image 215 of the number of game balls acquired by winning the big winning opening is displayed on the upper left of the screen. The acquired total number display image 215 increases every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. Here, the acquired total number display image 215 in the B mode and the acquired total number display image 205 in the A mode have different character display modes. As described above, the display of the total number of acquisitions varies depending on the production mode, but the display of the total number of acquisitions may be the same regardless of the mode. FIG. 13 (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. 13E, another effect image may be displayed without displaying the boy image 213.

  FIG. 13 (f) shows a display screen of the effect display device 9 when the total number of game balls acquired in the same big hit as FIG. 13 (e) is 2500. As shown in FIG. 13 (f), the acquired total number display image 215 indicates that the total number of acquired game balls is 2500. Further, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. In the B mode, the second notification image 214 is displayed at the center of the screen every time the number of game balls acquired by winning a winning opening exceeds a multiple of 2500. In FIG. 13F, when the number of game balls exceeds 2500, which is 1 times 2500, the second notification image 214 indicates that 2500 game balls have been acquired. The second notification image 214 is erased when a predetermined time elapses (for example, after 2 seconds from the display).

Further, in the fourth big hit, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is as shown in FIG. FIG. 13G shows that the total number display image 215 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. 13, when controlled to the A mode, the first notification image 204 executes a ball number related notification effect by acquiring a game ball. When the mode is controlled to the B mode, the second notification image 214 executes a ball number related notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Therefore, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the ball number related notification effect depending on whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 13B to 13D, every time the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a multiple of 500, the first notification image 204 performs a ball number related notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Is done. Also, as shown in FIGS. 13E to 13G, every time the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a multiple of 2500, the second notification image 214 performs a ball number related notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Is done. Therefore, diversification of the number-of-balls related notification 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. 13, each time a game ball is awarded to 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).

[Third Embodiment]
In the third embodiment, a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game by a ball number related notification effect that is executed when a specific number of game media that are larger than a predetermined number is won will be described. For example, such a gaming machine is as follows.

  Next, a specific example of the effect mode of the ball number related notification effect will be described. 14 and 15 are explanatory diagrams illustrating a specific example of the effect mode of the ball number related notification effect of the third embodiment. 14 and 15, the effect mode changes in the order of (1) (2) (3).

  As shown in FIG. 14 (1), the left, middle and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol, and a big hit occurs, and as shown in FIG. 14 (2), the first round is started and the big hit game starts. It shall be assumed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (2) to (6), promotion effects are also executed in the first to fifth rounds. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (2), the case where the promotion effect is started by displaying the image 200 in a mode in which the sphere rotates the roulette on the effect display device 9 is shown.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14 (3), when a winning at the big winning opening occurs during the round of the big hit game, the ball number related notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (3), a case is shown in which a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening and the ball number related notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light.

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. 14 (4), even if an overwinning occurs, the game ball is won in a specific area in the second big winning opening before the sixth round and the probability changes. If it is before the definite notification is executed, the ball number related notification effect is executed in the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (4), the case where the over-winning to the first big prize opening occurs and the ball number related notification effect is executed in a mode in which the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light is shown. .

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (5), the second and subsequent rounds are executed in the same manner, and when it becomes the fifth round as shown in FIG. 14 (6), the roulette success / failure result is notified. The promotion effect of a various aspect is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (6), based on the big hit type with the big hit type being the probable big hit, 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. Note that if the big hit type is a big hit that is not a probable big hit (usually big hit), for example, the ball enters the area other than the area marked “probable” in the roulette, and the roulette results are out of place (probable change). A promotion effect is executed in such a manner that an image in a mode that results in a suggestion of not being in a state) is displayed, and a character string such as “no probable 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, it is suggested that enemies and allies perform battles, suggesting that allies will win if they are victorious, or if allies are defeated, will not be A directing effect may be executed. Also, for example, as a promotion effect, an effect that displays an fortune is performed, suggesting that if the result of the fortune is `` good '', it will be in a probable state, and if the result of the fortune is `` bad '', an indefinite 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 embodiment, 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 a mode. For example, you may comprise so that the result alert | report 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 promotion effect, it may be configured such that the ball number-related notification effect in a special mode can be executed when the over winning prize is generated without waiting for the fifth round or the sixth round.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 14 (7), the process proceeds to the sixth round and the second big prize opening is controlled to be in the open state. Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (7), in the sixth round, the game ball wins the second grand prize opening, and the game ball wins a specific area in the second big prize opening, and is controlled to be in a probable state. Is determined. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (7), since the game ball has won the second big prize opening during the sixth round, the ball number related notification effect is executed in such a manner that the second big prize opening LED 20d emits white light. It is also shown. Further, based on the fact that it is determined to be controlled to the probability change state, execution of the probability change confirmation notification is started in the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 14 (8), a case where a character string 202 such as “Probability change confirmed!” Is displayed on the effect display device 9 as the probability change confirmation notification.

  In FIG. 14 (7), when a game ball is won in a specific area in the second big prize opening (especially when the first game ball is won in the specific area), the second big prize opening LED 20d. (The first grand prize opening LED 20c may be emitted) with a dedicated light emission color (for example, red light that is different from the special-ball-number related notification effect), or a dedicated winning sound (for example, a special-type ball number) A special winning sound different from the related notification effect may be output.

  Further, even when the number of wins in the second grand prize opening reaches a predetermined upper limit (10 in this example) in the sixth round and the round is ended, an over win may occur. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (9), even if an overwinning occurs, in the case of the sixth round in which probability change confirmation notification may be executed, the ball number related notification is performed in a normal manner. Production is performed. In the example shown in FIG. 15 (9), the case where the over-winning to the second big prize opening occurs and the ball number related notification effect is executed in a mode in which the second big prize opening LED 20d 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. 15 (10), when a winning in the big winning opening occurs during the big hit game round, the ball number related notification effect is executed in a normal manner. In the example shown in FIG. 15 (10), a case is shown in which a game ball is won at the first grand prize opening, and the ball number related notification effect is executed in such a manner that the first big prize opening LED 20c emits white light.

  On the other hand, when an over winning is generated in the seventh and subsequent rounds, as shown in FIG. 15 (11), the ball number related notification effect is executed in a special mode different from the normal mode. In the example shown in FIG. 15 (11), an over-winning to the first big prize opening occurs, the first big prize opening LED 20 c emits rainbow light, and a predetermined number of winning sounds are output from the speaker 27. The case where the related notification effect is executed is shown.

  In this embodiment, a case where a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 only in the case of the ball number related notification effect in a special mode is shown, but the ball in the normal mode is not limited to such a mode. Even when the number-related notification effect is executed, some kind of winning sound (same or different sound as in the case of the special mode) may be output.

  Further, in this embodiment, as a notification related to the number of balls in a special mode, the first grand prize opening LED 20c is caused to emit rainbow light, and a mode in which a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27 is executed. However, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, the first grand prize opening LED 20c may simply emit rainbow light and may not be accompanied by a sound output of a winning sound. Also, for example, if the light emitting color is different from the ball number related notification effect according to the normal mode, the first grand prize winning LED 20c and the like emit light with a light emitting color (for example, red or yellow) other than rainbow light emission. It may be. Further, for example, instead of causing the first grand prize winning LED 20c to emit rainbow light, an effect of outputting a sound imitating a voice of a predetermined character may be executed as a ball number related notification effect in a special mode. . As such, various aspects of the production can be considered as the ball number related notification production in the special mode.

As described above, according to this embodiment, a predetermined period (29 seconds in this example) elapses, or a predetermined number of game media (game balls in this example) (10 in this example). ) It is possible to change the variable winning means (in this example, the first grand prize opening, the second big prize opening) to the first state (in this example, the open state) until at least one of winning is established. Possible unit games (in this example, rounds) can be controlled in an advantageous state (in this example, a big hit gaming state) in which a predetermined number of times (in this example, 15 rounds) are executed, and are provided in variable winning means in the advantageous state. The special state (in this example, the probability variation state) can be controlled based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific region (in this example, the specific region in the second big prize opening). 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), the ball number-related notification effect in a special mode (in this example, the first large winning port LED 20c is rainbow-lighted and a predetermined winning sound is output from the speaker 27) Number related notification effect) can be executed. Therefore, after the game medium passes through the specific area, a ball number related notification effect in a special mode different from the normal mode is given based on the fact that a specific number of game media is won more than a predetermined number in one unit game in the advantageous state. By executing the game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the ball number related notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the case where the predetermined number of times that the unit game (round) is executed in the jackpot game is 15 times (15 rounds) is shown, but not limited to such a mode, There may be. The predetermined number of times may be once or twice. For example, when there is a sudden probability change big hit or a small hit that opens the big prize opening only once or twice, the sudden probability change big hit or You may comprise so that the overwinning in a small hit can also be detected.

  Further, according to this embodiment, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in an advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific area, the ball number related notification effect in a special mode is executed. do not do. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game due to the number-of-balls notification effect from deteriorating by not executing the number-of-balls-related notification effect in a special mode before the game medium passes through the specific area. it can.

  Further, according to this embodiment, based on the fact that less than a specific number of game media have been won in one unit game in the advantageous state, the ball number related notification effect (in this example, the first big prize LED 20c in the present embodiment). Or a ball number related notification effect in a mode of causing the second grand prize opening LED 20d to emit white light. In addition, when a specific number of game media are won in one unit game in the advantageous state before the game media pass through the specific area, the ball number related notification effect in the normal mode is executed. Therefore, before the game medium passes through the specific area, it is possible to improve the effect of the ball number related notification effect by executing the ball number related notification effect in the normal mode instead of the ball number related notification effect in the special mode. it can.

  In this embodiment, if an over winning occurs before a game ball wins a specific area in the second grand prize opening, the ball number related notification in the normal mode is used instead of the ball related notification effect in the special mode. Although the case where the notification effect is executed is shown, it is not limited to such a mode. For example, when an over winning occurs before a game ball wins in a specific area in the second big winning opening, the ball number related notification effect may not be executed at all.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is possible to execute a special effect (in this example, probability change confirmation notification) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area in the advantageous state. When a specific number of game media are won in a unit game (in this example, the sixth round) in which the game media have passed through a specific area in the advantageous state, the ball number related notification effect in a special mode is not executed (this example) Then, instead of the ball number related notification effect in the special mode, the ball number related notification effect in the normal mode is executed). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the execution of the special effect from being disturbed by the number-of-balls related notification effect in the special mode, and it is possible to prevent the effect from being deteriorated.

  In this embodiment, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, only the ball number related notification effect in the special mode is not executed, and the ball number related notification effect in the normal mode (in this example, the first The number-of-balls related notification effect in the form of causing the special winning opening LED 20c and the second large winning opening LED 20d to emit white light is shown to be executed, but is not limited to such an aspect. For example, in the sixth round in which the probability change confirmation notification is executed, both the ball number related notification effect in the special mode and the ball number related notification effect in the normal mode may not be executed.

In addition, according to this embodiment, as a ball number related notification effect in a special mode, light emission by the illuminant (in this example, rainbow light emission of the first big prize opening LED 20c) and sound output (in this example, from the speaker 27) The effect including the sound output of the predetermined winning sound) is executed. Therefore, the effect of the ball number related notification effect can be improved by the effect using the light emission and sound output by the light emitter.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 12, in the left-handed notification process, a left-handed notification effect is produced when a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a and when a game ball is detected by the general winning opening switch 33a. The conditions to do are different. For example, the condition for executing the left-handed notification effect is established when 12 are detected if only a game ball enters the gate 32, and when 6 are detected if only the general winning opening 33 is detected. Is established. This makes it possible to make a notification based on the flow-down frequency of the game medium at each of the first detection position and the second detection position, so it is possible to perform a suitable notification based on the detection of the flow-down of the game ball. .

  (2) As shown in FIG. 1, the game ball flowing down the second path (right game area) is detected by at least one of the gate switch 32a and the general winning opening switch 33a. When the game ball flowing down is always detected, the left-handed notification effect based on the detection of the flow of the game ball in the second path can be surely performed.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 12, the condition for performing the left-handed notification effect is numerical data that changes based on the detection result of at least one of the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a in S902 to S905. By establishing based on the hit detection point, it is possible to suitably manage the detection data of the game ball, so it is possible to perform the left-handed notification effect based on the detection of the flow-down of the game ball with higher accuracy.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 12, the right-handed detection point is the amount of change in the point due to the detection of the game ball by the gate switch 32a in S902 and S903, and the amount of change of the game ball by the general winning switch 33a in S904 and S905. The amount of change of points due to detection is managed so that two points are added. As a result, the condition for performing the left-handed notification effect is established based on numerical data having different amounts of change between the detection result of the gate switch 32a and the detection result of the general winning opening switch 33a. Accordingly, since the detection data can be suitably managed, the left-handed notification effect based on the detection of the flow of the game ball can be performed with higher accuracy.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 12, as shown in S903 to S908, the detection result of the gate switch 32a and the detection result of the general winning opening switch 33a change the right-handed detection point that is common numerical data, When the condition for performing the left-handed notification effect is established based on the fact that the right-handed detection point has reached a predetermined value (left-handed determination value “12”), the left-handed notification effect based on the detection of the flow of the game ball is performed. It is possible to avoid complicating the processing for doing so.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 12, as shown in S909 to S913, when the right-handed detection is not detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a, the right-handed detection point is subtracted every 15 seconds. As a result, if the game ball is not detected by the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a, the right-hand hit detection point changes in the opposite direction, so that the left-hand notification effect is suppressed more than necessary. It is possible to perform more suitable notification based on the detection of the flow down.

(7) As shown in FIG. 12, each time a predetermined time such as 15 seconds elapses, a common right-handed detection point that changes opposite to the change based on the detection result of the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a is used. Based on this, the condition for performing the left-handed notification effect is established, so that the processing for suppressing the left-handed notification effect more than necessary can be prevented from being complicated.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 13, when controlled in the A mode, the first notification image 204 executes a ball number related notification effect by acquiring a game ball. When the mode is controlled to the B mode, the second notification image 214 executes a ball number related notification effect by acquiring a game ball. Therefore, the interest of the game during the big hit game (during the round) can be improved by the ball number related notification effect depending on whether the effect state is the A mode or the B mode. Thereby, the entertainment of the game in an advantageous state can be improved by the notification effect according to the effect state.

Next, modifications, feature points, and the like of the embodiment described above are listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the condition that the left-handed notification effect is executed is that the number of right-handed game balls is a predetermined number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the condition for executing the left-handed notification effect may be that the detection interval of the right-handed game ball is equal to or shorter than a predetermined time. For example, in a certain game ball detection switch, a left-handed notification effect may be executed when the detection interval of a right-handed game ball becomes a predetermined time or less. In that case, when setting the condition for executing the left-handed notification effect for the detection switch with the lower flow rate according to the flow rate of the game ball, the left-handed notification effect for the detection switch with the higher flow rate is set. The detection interval that is regarded as abnormal may be set longer than when the conditions for execution are set.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, when a game ball is detected at the same time in the gate switch 32a capable of detecting a right-handed game ball and the general winning switch 33a, which detection has priority over the right. You may make it update a hit point.

  (3) In embodiment mentioned above, the example which made the position which detects the right-handed game ball two places was shown as conditions for performing the left-handed notification effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more positions where right-handed game balls are detected may be used. For example, in the above-described embodiment, such a third prize-winning game is provided in the case where another general winning opening or an out-out opening for collecting a right-handed ball, which is different from the other two places, is provided. The condition for executing the left-handed notification effect is established based on the sum value of the right-handed detection points based on the detection of the game balls at three locations. It may be determined whether or not.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which a left-handed notification effect is executed based on the detection of a right-handed game ball in a gaming state in which a left-handed game needs to be performed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conversely, a left-handed game ball is detected in a game state that requires a right-hand hit such as a big hit game state and a probable change state (including a high base state, a short time state, etc.). Based on this, control for executing a right-handed notification effect may be performed. For example, a gaming ball is detected in a gaming state where it is necessary to make a right turn at a plurality of locations such as the first start winning opening 13 and the general winning opening having different flow rates of gaming balls in the first route (left game area). Each time the left-handed detection point corresponding to the right-handed detection point described above is updated (including addition and subtraction), and the right-handed notification effect is executed on condition that the left-handed detection point becomes a predetermined value. Good.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the amount of change in the number of right-handed detection points by detection of the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a is set to be the same as the flow-down rate of the game ball at the detection location. Not limited to this, the amount of change in the number of right-handed detection points by detection of the gate switch 32a and the general winning switch 33a may be at least corresponding to the magnitude relationship of the flow-down rate of the game ball at the detection location.

  (6) The detection location of the game ball used for the left-handed notification processing in the above-described embodiment is not limited to the gate 32 and the general winning opening 33, and may be other locations. And the detection means of the game ball used for the left-handed notification process may be a detection means already provided at the gate and the winning opening, or a detection means dedicated to the left-handed notification process may be used.

  (7) The configuration of the game area 7 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes the left-handed notification process in the above-described embodiment is not limited to the configuration shown in FIG. 1 and may be any configuration. Further, the configuration for distributing the right-handed game balls to a plurality of routes such as a gate and a general winning opening is not limited to the one using the game nail shown in FIG. You may make it distribute a ball | bowl. For example, out of 10 game balls, 9 balls are distributed to the gate side (possible to pass through the gate), 1 ball is distributed to the general winning opening side (general winning opening is possible), etc. A right-handed game ball may be distributed using a distribution device that distributes

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the notification mode of the notification effect may be varied depending on whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, the notification effect mode is a plurality of notification modes, and the notification effect with white characters and the notification effect with rainbow characters are executed. Then, during the big hit game, based on the fact that there is a reserved memory that is a jackpot display result in the reserved memory buffer, a notification effect that is normally executed with white characters may be executed with rainbow colored characters. In this way, it is possible to determine the notification mode of the notification effect based on the fact that the variable display that is the jackpot display result is stored in the holding storage buffer, and to improve the interest of the game during the jackpot game it can. In addition, when the variable display which becomes a jackpot display result is memorize | stored in the holding | maintenance memory | storage buffer, you may be made to perform alerting | reporting effect in the ratio of 100%, and a predetermined lottery ratio (for example, The notification effect may be executed with rainbow characters at a ratio of 50%. Further, in such a case, there is a possibility that the notification effect may be executed a plurality of times in one big hit, and each time a lottery for determining whether or not to make a rainbow character may be executed. . Moreover, if the notification effect by the rainbow character is executed at a time, the subsequent notification effect may be executed by the rainbow character.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, during the big hit game, the promotion effect from the normal big hit to the probable big hit may be executed. In such a case, when the notification effect is executed in the round in which the promotion effect is executed, the notification effect may be different from the normal mode.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, a plurality of types of jackpots may be provided. And you may make it the aspect of an alerting | reporting effect differ with kinds of jackpots. For example, 4R big hits, 8R big hits, and 15 round big hits may be provided as types of big hits, and the notification mode of the notification effect may be different depending on the type of each big hit.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, an upper limit may be provided for the display of the total number display. And when a game ball is acquired to the said upper limit, you may make it stop the update of acquisition total number display. For example, when 100,000 is set as the upper limit and the total number of acquired game balls exceeds 100,000, the total number display image 205 in the A mode and the total number display image 215 in the B mode are displayed. The update of the display image may be stopped. In this way, it can be notified by stopping the update that the player has acquired a large amount of game balls, and a sense of superiority can be given to the player. When the upper limit value is reached, the acquired total number display may be changed to a mode different from the normal display mode.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, it may be changed depending on the total number of game balls that have acquired the notification effect mode. For example, in the case where the B mode is selected, when the total number of acquired game balls is 2500, the second notification image 214 is displayed as a white character image, and the total number of acquired game balls is 5000. The second notification image 214 may be displayed as a red character image, and when the total number of acquired game balls reaches 10,000, the second notification image 214 may be displayed as a rainbow character image. In this way, the notification mode changes according to the total number of acquisitions, and the interest of the game during the big hit game can be improved. In the A mode, the notification mode may be different depending on the total number of acquired game balls. In such a case, the notification mode may be different only when the number is a good number such as 2500, 5000, or 10,000, or the notification mode may be different every 500 pieces. .

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect may be different when the total number of game balls acquired exceeds a predetermined value. For example, when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value, the notification effect may not be executed, or a different concept may be displayed. More specifically, the notification image may not be displayed after the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, after the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value, a congratulations display such as “Congratulations!” Is displayed as a concept (such as a display that celebrates the achievement of the predetermined value). A notification effect by a display that changes to characters may be executed.

  (14) In embodiment mentioned above, the case where a display image differs as an aspect of alerting | presenting effect according to the effect state (by A mode or B mode) was shown. Such display images may have different character colors, different character fonts, or different character appearances. For example, the appearance of characters may be different depending on whether the appearance direction of characters (numbers) comes out from the left of the display screen of the effect display device 9 or comes out from the right.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the image when the notification effect is executed may be composed of different materials. For example, when the A mode is selected, the first notification image 204 and the girl image 203 may be composed of different materials. In this way, images to be displayed can be set separately. As a display method, for example, a combination of images may be determined by lottery. In such a case, a restriction may be applied so that the same predetermined image is not continuously displayed.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, during the selection of the mode as shown in FIG. 13A, the notification effect may not be executed even if the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value. In such a case, the fact that the notification effect is executed is stored in the storage area of the RAM 103 so that after the mode selection is completed, it is notified that the total number of acquired game balls has exceeded a predetermined value. Also good. Further, when the total number of acquired game balls exceeds a predetermined value during the mode selection, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round is shown. However, during the big hit game, the A mode and the B mode may always be selected. In that case, in the second and subsequent rounds, the selection display can be selected as an area at the end of the display screen so that it does not interfere with the effect during the round by occupying a large area of the display screen of the effect display device 9. A certain thing may be displayed small.

(18) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the A mode and the B mode can be selected in the first round is shown. However, the player may not be able to select a mode when the special condition is satisfied. For example, in a case where some story is continuously displayed during each round of big hits, the special condition is established that the ending of the story is displayed based on the fact that the big hits are repeated 20 times. In this case, the mode may not be selected during the 20th big hit when the ending is displayed. Also, during the 20th big hit when the ending is displayed, the notification effect may not be executed, or a small window image for the notification effect is displayed in a region different from the region where the ending is displayed. A notification effect may be executed. In addition, the mode of notification effect may be different between a big hit that the player can select and a big hit that cannot be selected by the player (a big hit under special conditions).

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the notification effect is performed may be determined depending on whether the game is a big hit that is advantageous or unfavorable for the player. For example, in the case of a promising big hit that is advantageous to the player, the notification effect may be executed, and in the case of the normal big hit that is disadvantageous to the player, the notification effect may not be executed.

  (20) In the embodiment described above, the game balls counted for the notification effect have been described as being paid out for winning of the game balls. However, the number of difference balls obtained by subtracting the game balls that have been shot into the game area 7 and taken into the out port 26 from the game balls to be paid out may be used as the game balls counted for the notification effect. In order to do this, for example, a launch sensor may be provided at the launch position of the hit ball, and an out port sensor capable of counting game balls taken into the out port 26 may be provided. Then, it is only necessary to be able to count the number of difference balls by monitoring each winning sensor, launch sensor, and out port sensor including the big winning opening.

  (21) In the embodiment described above, in a gaming system configured to include the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a management server connected to the Internet network, the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the management server have a two-dimensional code reading function and an Internet network. Data is exchanged via a portable terminal equipped with a connection function to the player, and in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the player's past game history and the player selected by the selection of the player who owns the portable terminal (for example, a cellular phone). You may enable it to perform the game mode (portable interlocking | linkage mode) which becomes possible to play a game in the game mode reflecting production modes (modes from which the character which appears differs) etc. In such a case, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on whether or not the mobile link mode is being executed. Moreover, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different depending on the type of mode selected by the player.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the notification effect mode during the big hit may be different depending on the notification of different lotteries. Notification of different lottery means, for example, in a promotion effect that informs that a big hit will be a promising big hit during a big hit, a complete announcement mode that announces the presence or absence of a probable change by a single announcement and a multiple chance announcement It is like a notification by a chance notification mode for notifying the presence or absence of the event. Such a difference in notification may be regarded as a difference in effect state, and the notification effect during a big hit may be different in the complete notification mode and the chance notification mode.

  (23) In the embodiment described above, the mode of the notification effect during the big hit may be different due to the difference in the music flowing during the big hit. For example, you may make it the aspect of alerting | reporting effect differ by the case where the music of A is flowing, and the case where the music of B is flowing.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the effect state (effect mode) may be changed in a game state other than the big hit game. For example, the state of the notification effect during the next jackpot game may be changed by changing the effect state during the short-time state after the end of the jackpot game state.

  (25) In the various effects shown in the above-described embodiments, medals are inserted and a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated in accordance with the operation of the operation lever by the player, and the stop by the player When the symbols on the display means are stopped according to the operation of the button, and the combination of the symbols to be stopped is a specific symbol combination, this is applied to a slot machine (slot machine) in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player. Is also possible. In the slot machine, a bonus such as a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), an AT for performing an effect for notifying an internal lottery result, an RT in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from the normal gaming state, The notification effect as described above may be executed when the ART is controlled to be shifted to the AT and the RT. For example, when controlled by the AT, the mode can be selected from any mode of the production state, and when controlled to the first production state, the notification production by the first notification mode is executed and the second production is performed. When the state is controlled, a notification effect in the second notification mode may be executed.

  (26) In the embodiment described above, the big hit gaming state has been described as a representative example as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and advantageous states that are advantageous to the player may include other advantageous states such as a high probability state (probability variation state), a short time state, and a high base state.

  (27) In the above-described embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Further, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are mounted. Alternatively, two substrates, the second effect control substrate, may be provided.

(28) In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, the presence / absence of the pseudo-ream, etc., Although an example of transmitting the variation pattern command has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called second if not reaching). A command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode is transmitted before the stop, and the second command is the so-called second stop after reaching the reach such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of the redrawing effect (if the reach is not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode of (after) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. In the game control microcomputer, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control microcomputer. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (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 command can be reduced. In the configuration in which the change pattern is notified to the effect control microcomputer by two commands in this way, the determination result of the display result by the effect process at the time of winning in the second command after transmitting the first command, Alternatively, the prefetch determination information such as the variation pattern type may be transmitted, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the reception of the second command. Here, the pseudo-ream is a pseudo display that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of fluctuations corresponding to a plurality of reserved memories are continuously performed although it is a single fluctuation corresponding to one reserved memory. Abbreviation for continuous variation. Further, the slip refers to an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol is stopped in the variable display.

  (29) As the present embodiment, a gaming machine that pays out game media to a player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type game machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of game media, in the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. The game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball launching operation, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning.

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

  (31) In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  (32) In the embodiment described above, after the variable display result when the display result of the variable display is determined to be the probable big hit is derived and displayed, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probable state is unconditionally changed. An example of controlled probability state control is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation determination device that is controlled to the probability variation state when the detection means detects that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 20. Type probabilistic state control may be performed.

  (33) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 Pachinko machine, 7 gaming area, 32a gate switch, 33a general winning switch.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A first path through which game media can flow down;
A second path in which the flow direction of the game medium is different from the first path;
Detecting means capable of detecting the game medium flowing down the second path;
Specific notification means capable of executing a specific notification for notifying the player that the game medium is caused to flow down to the first route based on a detection result of the detection means in a normal state where the advantage is lower than the advantageous state; With
In the advantageous state, it is more advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the second path than the game medium flows down the first path.
The detection means includes
First detecting means for detecting a game medium at a first position;
A second detection means for detecting a game medium at a second position where the flow rate of the game medium is higher than the first position;
The specific notification means is a gaming machine in which a condition until the specific notification is made differs depending on whether a game medium is detected by the first detection means and a game medium is detected by the second detection means. .

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