JP2019030750A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine in which amusement is enhanced.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: a variable winning device provided in a game area which changes between an opening state in which a game medium can be won in a winning area and a closed state in which the game medium cannot be won by an operation of the bottom member formed as the bottom of the flow path in which the game medium flows down; opening and closing control means for changing the variable winning device to be in the opening state and the closed state by operating the bottom member; and delay means for delaying the period required for movement of the game medium moving on the bottom member. The opening and closing control means changes the variable winning device to be in the opening state and closed state in the special state different from the specific state, and on the basis of establishment of the specific condition, controls the state to be in an advantageous state where the frequency of being controlled to be in the special state is higher compared with the time before the specific condition is established.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game medium in a game area and can be controlled to a specific state advantageous to the player.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Furthermore, a variable display device capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, which is advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result in the variable display device. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific state.

  The specific state means a state advantageous for a player who is given a predetermined game value. Specifically, the specific state is, for example, a state in which a special variable winning device is advantageous for a player who easily wins a game medium (a big hit gaming state), or a state in which a right to be advantageous for a player has occurred. In this state, a predetermined game value such as a state where conditions for paying out premium game media are easily established is given.

  In such a gaming machine, the fact that the display result of the variable display device that displays the symbol as identification information is a combination of specific display modes (specific display result) determined in advance is generally referred to as “big hit”. When a big win occurs, for example, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game medium shifts to a specific state (a big hit gaming state) where the game medium is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. An opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses.

  In such gaming machines, the bottom member formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the launched game medium flows can be changed between an open state in which the game medium can win a prize area and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won. Such a variable winning device may be used as a big winning opening (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the variable winning device is opened several times in the specific state, and the variable winning device is closed between the open states, and the open state of all the variable winning devices in the specific state is longer than the time for the closed state. There is a configuration in which the time during which the variable prize-winning device is closed after completion is longer (for example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2011-212365 (paragraphs 0069-0071, FIGS. 5-7) JP 2009-136529 A (paragraphs 0047 and 0048, FIG. 5)

  However, in the gaming machines shown in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, the interest cannot be improved.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine with improved interest.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention plays a game by firing a game medium (for example, a game ball) in a game area (for example, the game area 7), and is in a specific state (for example, a big hit game) advantageous to the player. In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a state, a winning area (for example, a big prize opening) is provided by an operation of a bottom surface member (for example, the bottom surface member 23) that is provided in the gaming area and is formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which the game medium flows. 24) variable prize-winning means (for example, special variable prize-winning device 22) that changes between an open state in which the game medium can be won and a closed state in which no prize can be won, and the variable prize-winning means are opened by operating the bottom member. Opening / closing control means for changing to a closed state (for example, a part for executing steps S2474, S2490, S2491, and S2493 in the game control microcomputer 560) and Delay means for delaying a period required for the movement of the game medium moving on the bottom member, and the opening / closing control means opens the variable winning means in a special state (for example, a small hit game state) different from the specific state. The frequency at which the state is changed to the state and the closed state, and the specific state is controlled based on the fact that the specific condition (for example, occurrence of big hit) is satisfied, compared with the state before the specific condition is satisfied (for example, the normal state). Further, advantageous state control means (for example, a part for executing step S2210a in the game control microcomputer 560) for controlling to a high advantageous state (for example, a special state, a special probability changing state) is further provided. According to such a configuration, interest can be improved.
The opening / closing control means may change the variable winning means to the closed state for a period shorter than a required period for the game medium to flow from the upstream area to the downstream area of the bottom member.

  (Means 2) In the means 1, the special state is ended based on the fact that a predetermined number (for example, 7) of game media have won the winning area (for example, the game controlling microcomputer 560 wins in step S2480c). When the value of the number counter is “7”, the small hit gaming state is terminated), and the variable winning means is a bottom member (for example, seven pieces as shown in FIG. 6) that allows a predetermined number of game media to flow down simultaneously. It is good also as changing to an open state and a closed state by operation | movement of the bottom face member 23) which has an area which a game ball gets on simultaneously. According to such a configuration, even when the time for which the variable winning means is in the open state is short, the upper limit number of game media in the special state can be easily won and the interest can be improved.

  (Means 3) In the means 1 or 2, the special state is ended based on a predetermined number of game media having won the winning area, and the open / close control means changes the variable winning means to the open state in the special state. When the number of winnings of the game medium is less than a predetermined number, the game medium is changed to the open state again (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the winning counter is not “7” in step S2480c. Step S2491 can be executed), until the variable winning means changes from the open state to the closed state in the special state and then changes to the open state (for example, during the closed state in the small hit gaming state) A period (for example, a small hit game) that is shorter than a required period (for example, a flow time Ta (s) = 1.0 second) for the game medium to flow from the upstream region to the downstream region of the bottom member. A variable winning device over the closure time in state in Tcl (s) = 0.8 seconds) may be changed to a closed state. According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily win game media and improve the interest.

  (Means 4) In any one of the means 1 to 3, variable display control means for executing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols) that can identify each of them and deriving and displaying a display result (for example, The game control microcomputer 560 includes steps S300 to S304 and S350 to S354, and the variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) has a special display result ( For example, when the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display control means derives and displays the special display result, and the required period for the game medium to flow down from the upstream area to the downstream area of the bottom member (For example, the flow of the second special symbol that becomes a small hit in the special state or the special probability variation state, for example, shorter than the flow time Ta (s) = 1.0 second). It may execute variable display of the identification information over time = 0.5 seconds). According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily win game media and improve the interest.

  (Means 5) In any one of the means 1 to 4, the first identification information (for example, the first special symbol) is based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first start area (for example, the first start winning opening 13). The first variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display 8a) for starting the variable display and deriving and displaying the display result, and the game medium entered the second start area (for example, the second start winning opening 14). And second variable display means (for example, second special symbol display 8b) for starting variable display of the second identification information (for example, second special symbol) and deriving and displaying the display result. The variable display of the identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be executed in parallel (for example, steps S300 to S304 and steps S350 to S354 can be executed in one timer interrupt process (FIG. 12)). First possible When a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the display means or the second variable display means, a transition is made to a specific state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player, and the first variable display means or the second variable display means (2) A gaming machine that shifts to a special state (for example, a small hit game state) advantageous to a player when a special display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the variable display means. First pre-determining means for pre-determining the display result of the variable display before derivation and display of the display result (for example, a part for executing steps S64 to S66, S162, S163 in the game control microcomputer 560), Second predetermining means (for example, a game control microcomputer) for predetermining the display result of the variable display of the identification information before deriving and displaying the display result 60 in step S350, a portion for executing the processing corresponding to steps S64 to S66, S162, and S163) and period determining means for determining a variable display period of the second identification information (for example, in the game control microcomputer 560). Step S1810), and the second variable display means is controlled to execute the variable display of the second identification information in the period determined by the period determination means, and the display result determined in advance by the second prior determination means is derived and displayed. Variable display control means (for example, a part for executing steps S353 and S354 in the game control microcomputer 560), and the second predetermination means displays the variable display of the first identification information. The display result of the variable display of the second identification information is special at a rate higher than the rate at which the result is determined as the special display result. The display result is determined (for example, a small hit determination table is used by using the small hit determination table shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C), and the period determining means is a predetermined event (for example, a big hit game based on the first special symbol) After the state has occurred, a period shorter than when the predetermined event has not occurred is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S1810) and is variable. When a predetermined event occurs during execution of variable display of the second identification information, the display control means stops the variable display of the second identification information (for example, the game control microcomputer 560 displays the second special symbol). If the game is changing (Y in step S326) and the game state is a big hit game state with the first special symbol (Y in step S327), the process proceeds to step S330 by performing step S330. Special to end the fluctuation of the symbols may be used). According to such a configuration, if the variable display of the second identification information is being executed when the predetermined event occurs, the variable display period of the second identification information is shortened until the variable display is completed. The inconvenience that it cannot be done can be solved.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a front view of the special variable prize-winning device with which the pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the closed state of the special variable prize-winning device with which the pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view in the open state of the special variable prize-winning device with which the pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a top view (the 1) of the special variable prize-winning device with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a top view (the 2) of the special variable prize-winning device with which a pachinko gaming machine is provided. It is a perspective view of the drive device which switches opening and closing of the special variable prize-winning device with which a pachinko game machine is provided, (A) is a perspective view in a closed state, and (B) is a perspective view in an open state. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the time of the game ball passing through the special variable winning device provided in the pachinko gaming machine and the round interval at the time of big hit, (A) is a diagram conceptually showing the flow time of the game ball, B is a diagram showing a timing chart for opening and closing of the special variable winning device at the time of big hit, and (C) is a diagram showing a timing chart of opening and closing of the special variable winning device at the time of small hit. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the random number for jackpot determination, the jackpot determination value, and the jackpot determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the variation pattern (variation time) of a special design and a decoration design. It is explanatory drawing which shows the open | release pattern of a special variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st start port switch passage process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st special symbol change process in a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st big hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st small hit release pre-processing performed in a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening / closing pattern table for small hits. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st small hit opening process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st small hit | end process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs.

  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 a pachinko gaming machine (bullet ball gaming machine) 1 as seen from the front. Here, a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and is, for example, an image-type gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, or the like. Also good.

  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 opened and closed. 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) that can be opened and closed 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).

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape. 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 a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. 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.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes a plurality of types that can be identified based on the establishment of the first start condition that is the first execution condition (for example, that the hit ball has won the first start winning opening 13). A display area (hereinafter, referred to as a first variable display portion 9a) for variably displaying an effect decoration pattern (first decoration pattern) and displaying a display result, and establishment of a second start condition that is a second execution condition A display area for variably displaying a plurality of types of decorative designs (second decorative symbols) that can be distinguished from each other based on (for example, that the hit ball has won the second start winning opening 14) and deriving and displaying the display result (Hereinafter referred to as the second variable display portion 9b) and a display area (hereinafter referred to as background pattern) that allows the player to visually recognize the display contents more easily than the first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b. Display unit 9c). Note that easy to visually recognize the display content is, for example, that the size of the display area is large, or that the display content in the variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b is always monochromatic. The display color may change. In this embodiment, the background symbol effect unit 9c controls the display of identification information (hereinafter also referred to as a background symbol) in the three display areas of left, middle, and right. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means stopping and displaying the symbol. In this embodiment, one background symbol effect part 9c is provided for two variable display parts (first variable display part 9a and second variable display part 9b). Since an effect corresponding to any of the decorative symbols (first decorative symbol and second decorative symbol) variably displayed on the two variable display portions is executed, the decorative symbol status (for example, whether the big hit symbol is derived and displayed) It is difficult to grasp whether or not.

  A first special symbol display device (a special symbol display device) 8a and a second special symbol display device 8b that variably display special symbols as identification information are provided on the top of the effect display device 9. In this embodiment, each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9, for example. Has been. The first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b are provided with a larger number of numbers such as 0 to 99 in order to make it difficult to grasp whether the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol or a non-probability variation symbol. It may be configured to variably display. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a may be referred to as a first special symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b may be referred to as a second special symbol. In addition, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Some of them may be different. As an example, the first special symbol type includes numbers 0 to 5 and non-numeric characters, and the second special symbol type is a character other than numbers 0 to 5 and the first special symbol. Different characters may be included.

  In the vicinity of the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the number of the first reserved memory (the stored memory is also referred to as the start memory or the start winning memory) is displayed. A first special symbol storage memory display 18a comprising four displays 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. Also, in the vicinity of 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 number of reserved memories. 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. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  The first variable display section 9a performs variable display of the decorative symbol as a decorative symbol (for production) during the variable symbol display time of the special symbol by the first special symbol indicator 8a. Further, the second variable display section 9b performs variable display of the decorative symbol as a decorative symbol during the variable symbol display time of the special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 8b. The first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b that perform variable display of decorative symbols are controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. Hereinafter, the identification information variably displayed on the first variable display portion 9a is sometimes referred to as a first decorative symbol, and the identification information variably displayed on the second variable display portion 9b is sometimes referred to as a second decorative symbol. Further, the first decorative design and the second decorative design may be collectively referred to as a decorative design. Note that the type of the first decorative design and the type of the second decorative design may be the same (for example, both 0 to 9), or the types may be different. If the types are different, some may be different. As an example, the type of the first decorative design includes numbers 0 to 5 and characters other than the numbers, and the second decorative design is a character other than the numbers 0 to 5 and the first decorative design. Different characters may be included.

  On the display screen of the effect display device 9, the number of effective winning balls entered into the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number, and the number of effective winning balls entered into the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. There is an area (hereinafter referred to as symbol hold storage display unit 18c) that displays the total number (the total number of hold storage). As described above, in this embodiment, by displaying the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number on the symbol reserved memory display unit 18c that is relatively easy for the player to visually recognize, It is difficult to grasp each of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. In this embodiment, the first special symbol hold memory display 18a and the second special symbol hold memory display 18b are four indicators such as lamps and LEDs smaller than the symbol hold memory display unit 18c, respectively. Although configured, in order to make it more difficult to grasp the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number, a display of another aspect may be used. As an example, each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory display 18b is composed of one display, and the display color is different according to the number of reserved memories or the display density is different. I will let you.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the total pending storage number that can be displayed, that is, the total pending storage number is 8. The symbol holding storage display unit 18c increases the number of display areas to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Each time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of display areas to be lit is reduced by one. Or among the eight display areas in the symbol hold storage display unit 18c, the number of areas displayed in a color determined in advance as the effective start winning is increased by one. Each time the variable display of the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of areas displayed in the color determined as the effective start prize is reduced by one.

  In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number is set to 4. Accordingly, when the first reserved memory number is 4, and a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the win becomes an invalid start win that does not satisfy the first start condition. When the first reserved memory number is less than 4 and a game ball wins the first start winning opening 13, the win becomes an effective start win (first effective start win) that satisfies the first start condition. Similarly, when the second reserved memory number is 4, and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the win becomes an invalid start win that does not satisfy the second start condition. When the second reserved memory number is less than 4 and a game ball wins the second start winning opening 14, the win becomes an effective start win (second effective start win) that satisfies the second start condition. In this example, the upper limit value of the first reserved memory number is set to 4, the upper limit value of the second reserved memory number is set to 4, and the upper limit value of the combined reserved memory number is set to 8, but these values are an example. . Further, the upper limit value may be changed according to the gaming state.

  In this embodiment, a winning device having a first start winning opening 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a second start winning opening 14 through which a game ball can be won. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a.

  On the lower right side of the effect display device 9, a specific game state that occurs when a specific display result (big hit symbol or small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b. A special variable winning device 22 that is opened by a solenoid 106 in a big hit game state or a small hit game state) is provided. As will be described in detail later, the special variable winning ball device 22 extends in the left-right direction in a slightly inclined state, and has a plate-like bottom member 23 formed as the bottom surface of the flow path through which the game ball flows down. The open state (also referred to as an open state) in which a game ball can win a prize winning hole 24 located below the bottom member 23 and the closed state (also referred to as a closed state) in which the game ball cannot be won by moving forward and backward. To change. In the special variable winning device 22, when the specific display result (hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and the specific display result (hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b. In a specific game state (a big hit game state) that sometimes occurs, the bottom member 23 is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member 23 is moved forward to the front, and the big winning opening 24 serving as a winning area is formed. The opening control for setting the opening state is executed for multiple rounds. Further, the special variable winning device 22 displays the special display result (small winning symbol) on the second special symbol display 8b when the special display result (small winning symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a. In a special game state (small hit game state) that occurs when the derivation is displayed, the bottom member 23 is moved backward from the closed state in which the bottom member 23 is moved forward toward the front, and becomes a winning area. The opening control for opening the special winning opening 24 is executed a plurality of times.

  Two switches (a count switch 25a and a third winning confirmation switch 25b, see FIG. 9) capable of detecting a game ball won in the special winning opening 24 are provided in the special winning opening 24. Although not shown, in the present embodiment, the count switch 25a is disposed on the upper side in the special winning opening 24, and the third winning confirmation switch 25b is disposed on the lower side. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball won in the special winning opening 24 is guided to the back of the game board 9, and is first detected by the count switch 25a, and then detected by the third winning confirmation switch 25b. . The count switch 25a is provided at a position where the game ball can be detected until 2.0 seconds elapses after the game ball has won the big winning opening 24.

  When a game ball is detected by the count switch 25a, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on this detection information. Here, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening 24 opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, another winning opening such as the first starting winning opening 13a and the second starting winning opening 13b is used. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Accordingly, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is in the open state, it is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, if the special variable winning ball device 22 is in the closed state, the gaming ball cannot pass through (enter) the large winning opening 24 to obtain a winning ball, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  A decorative lamp 25 blinkingly displayed during the game is provided around the left and right of the game area 7 of the game board 6, and an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken in at the bottom. In addition, two speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. A top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c provided on the front frame are provided at the outer periphery upper portion, the outer periphery left portion, and the outer periphery right portion of the game area 7. Also, a prize ball lamp 51 that is turned on when there is a remaining number of prize balls is provided in the vicinity of the left frame lamp 28b, and a ball break lamp 52 that is turned on when the supply ball is cut out is provided in the vicinity of the right frame lamp 28c. Is provided.

  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. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the big hit game ends or the previous variable display ends) The first start condition is satisfied), variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display unit 8a, and variable display of the first decorative symbol is displayed in the variable display unit 9a. Be started. That is, the first special symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the total reserved memory number (total number) displayed on the symbol reserved memory display unit 18c Increase by one.

  Further, when the game ball enters the second start winning port 14 and is detected by the second start port switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the end of the big hit game or the previous variable display) Is completed and the second start condition is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display unit 8b, and the second decorative symbol is displayed in the second variable display unit 9b. The variable display starts. In other words, the second special symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the total reserved memory number (total number) displayed on the symbol reserved memory display unit 18c on the condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value. Increase by one. However, even if the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, if the total reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the total number displayed on the symbol reserved memory display portion 18c is increased by one.

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display unit 9a are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the first special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the large winning opening. One round in the big hit gaming state is a period until a certain period of time has passed after the big winning opening is opened or until a predetermined number (for example, ten) of hit balls wins the big winning opening. When a predetermined number of game balls have won the big winning opening, or when a certain period has passed since the opening of the big winning opening, a continuation right is generated and the special variable winning ball apparatus is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that a V winning area may be provided in the grand prize opening, and the continuation right may be generated on condition that the hit ball has won the V winning area while the big prize opening is open. Note that the number of rounds in the jackpot gaming state differs depending on the type of jackpot. In this embodiment, the types of jackpots are 10R probability variation jackpots and 15R probability variation jackpots. For example, if a 10R probability variation jackpot occurs, 10 rounds of jackpot gaming state is given, and if a 15R probability variation jackpot occurs, 15 rounds The jackpot gaming state of is granted.

  Further, when the first special symbol at the time of stopping becomes a small hit symbol, the game proceeds to the small hit gaming state. That is, the special variable winning ball device (large winning opening) is opened until a certain time has passed so that a game ball can be won in the winning hole. Thereby, although it is less than a big hit game state also in a small hit game state, it is set as the open aspect which a player can obtain a ball. In the present embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, the big prize opening is opened for 0.1 seconds, then closed for 0.8 seconds, and further opened for 0.1 seconds.

  A plurality of types of small hit types may be provided, and the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the small hit gaming state may be different for each small hit type. Here, the opening pattern refers to the number of times that the big prize opening is opened, the time for the open state, the time for the closed state, and the like in the small hit gaming state. Further, the opening pattern may be different for each small hit type, or when there are a plurality of open patterns, the selection ratio may be different for each small hit type. For example, if small hit A, open pattern A is selected at a rate of 70%, open pattern B is selected at a rate of 30%, and if small hit B, open pattern A is selected at a rate of 10%. May be selected at a ratio of 90%. Further, the number of open patterns and the combination thereof may be any pattern. In this way, the small hit game state of any open pattern by shifting to the small hit game state of the different open pattern for each small hit type, or shifting to the small hit game state of the open pattern at different ratios Can be expected to be executed by the player, and the interest can be improved. Further, even when staying in a special state to be described later for a long time, the game can be performed without getting the player bored. In addition, if a different effect is executed for each small hit type, it is possible to suggest which small hit is to the player, so it is possible to prevent occurrence of small hits of a type that is more advantageous to the player. Expectation can be given to the player.

  When it is decided to change the stop symbol at the time of fluctuation stoppage of the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a to a jackpot symbol with probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, “7”, etc.) Is the normal state (also referred to as a normal gaming state) and special state (a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than the normal state. Specifically, a state where a special flag is set) Higher special probability change state (a state in which the probability change state and the special state are more likely to cause a big hit than the normal state. Specifically, both the probability change flag and the special flag state flag are set. ) Is advantageous to the player. When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as the probability variation symbol and controlled to the special probability variation state, that is, when the special symbol variation state is entered, the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 8a is a big hit. Not only will the probability of becoming a symbol increase, but also the probability that the second special symbol in the second special symbol indicator 8b will become a big hit symbol. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the first start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the second start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal state.

  Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display portion 9b are stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed. When the second special symbol at the time of stoppage becomes a jackpot symbol (specific display result), the game shifts to a jackpot gaming state.

  When the second special symbol display unit 8b determines that the stop symbol at the time when the second special symbol fluctuates is a jackpot symbol with a probability variation (special display result: probability variation symbol, for example, "7"). Is the normal state (also referred to as a normal gaming state) and special state (a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than the normal state. Specifically, a state where a special flag is set) Higher special probability change state (a state in which the probability change state and the special state are more likely to cause a big hit than the normal state. Specifically, both the probability change flag and the special flag state flag are set. ) Is advantageous to the player. In addition, when the stop symbol of the second special symbol is determined as the probability variation symbol and is controlled to the special probability variation state, that is, when the special symbol variation state is entered, the second special symbol on the second special symbol indicator 8b is a big hit. Not only will the probability of becoming a symbol increase, but also the probability that the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a will become a big hit symbol. In other words, not only the jackpot determination based on the second start prize but also the jackpot determination based on the first start prize is determined to be a jackpot with a higher probability than in the normal state.

  In the special probability changing state, as described above, the stop symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b are the jackpot symbols (specific display result: For example, the probability of becoming an odd number of 0 to 9 is higher than the normal state and the special state.

  In the special probability changing state, the variable display time (variation time) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is made shorter than the normal state. May be. In such a case, variable display of special symbols is frequently executed, which also increases the possibility of occurrence of big hits per predetermined time.

  Here, the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. First, the gaming state according to the present embodiment includes a normal state, a special state that tends to be a small hit than the normal state, and a big hit and a small hit more easily than the normal state (the probability variation state and the special state are combined. ) There is a special probability variation state.

  The special probability change state is a gaming state in which a big hit is likely to occur than in a normal state or a special state. Specifically, the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the special probability variation state is 10 times the number of jackpot determination values in the jackpot determination table in the normal state or special state. The game state is more likely to generate a big hit than the state.

  Further, the special state and the special probability change state are game states that are likely to have a smaller hit than the normal state. Specifically, the variation time of the variation pattern to be selected when the second special symbol varies is shorter in the special state and special probability variation state than in the normal state. However, the ratio of the number of fluctuations with respect to a certain time is increased. Since most of the second special symbols are changed so as to be a small hit, the special state and the special probability variation state are game states that are likely to be a small hit as compared to the normal state. As a result, in the special state and the special probability changing state, the win is frequently generated by mainly changing the second special symbol, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Next, game state transition in the present embodiment will be described. First, when a big hit occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to the special probability changing state. For example, even if either big hit of 10R probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit occurs, after transitioning to the 50th special probability variation state, transitioning to the 50th special state and finishing the special state (special In the state, the upper limit number of times is changed without shifting to the big hit gaming state).

  The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is synchronized with the variable display of the first decorative symbol on the first variable display portion 9a. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is synchronized with the variable display of the second decorative symbol on the second variable display portion 9b. Here, the synchronization means that the start time and end time of variable display are the same and the period of variable display is the same. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display portion 9a. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol indicator 8b, the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display portion 9b.

  Further, when the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, a decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that reminds the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the first variable display portion 9a. When the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, a special decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that recalls the probability variable symbol is stopped and displayed on the second variable display portion 9b.

  In the background symbol display unit 9c, when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol indicator 8a, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbols are variably displayed in three display areas in the background symbol display unit 9c. When performing a reach effect, for example, the left and right background symbols are stopped and displayed during variable display. Although there are exceptions as will be described later, basically when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived on the background symbol display unit 9c. Displayed (the background symbols are finally stopped in the three display areas). If the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol, the stop symbol of the background symbol is a background symbol that reminds the player that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a jackpot symbol (for example, left Three background symbols with the middle right aligned. Hereinafter, such background symbols are also referred to as jackpot symbols.

  When the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. For example, the background symbols are variably displayed in three display areas in the background symbol display unit 9c.

  When the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and at the same time the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. An effect corresponding to any one of the variable displays is executed.

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is variably displayed alone, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished, and the stop symbol of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is finished. When the symbol is derived and displayed, the variable display of the background symbol ends, and the stop symbol of the background symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, specifically, when there is a period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are variably displayed at the same time, it is delayed. When the special symbol for which variable display ends is stopped and displayed, variable display of the background symbol ends.

  Next, the reach display mode (reach) will be described. The reach display mode (reach) in this embodiment is a variable display (variable display) for a background symbol that has not stopped yet when the stopped background symbol constitutes part of the jackpot symbol among the three background symbols. ) And all or some of the background symbols are displayed in a synchronized manner while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  For example, a decorative symbol (for example, “7”) that becomes a part of the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed in the left and right display regions of the left, middle, and right display regions in the background symbol display unit 9c. The display area in the middle is in a state where the variable display is still being performed, and the state in which all or part of the display area is synchronously displayed while forming all or part of the jackpot symbol (for example, the background) The variable display is performed on all of the left, middle, and right display areas in the symbol display unit 9c, and the variable display is always performed in a state where the same symbols are aligned.

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual performance is performed with a lamp or sound. The effect and the reach display mode in the background symbol display unit 9c are called reach effects. Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from the background symbol) is displayed, or the background of the background symbol display unit 9c (a ground color or pattern different from the symbol and the character) Etc.) may be changed (for example, color).

  In addition, in a normal state, the player is allowed to perform a game method (hereinafter referred to as “left-handed”) in which a game ball is launched substantially on the left side of the game area 7, thereby aiming to win the first start winning opening 13. Make it. In the special state and the special probability changing state, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 are performed by causing a game method (hereinafter referred to as “right hit”) to launch a game ball substantially on the right side of the game state 7. It is a structure that aims to win a prize. In the right-hand hit, the player is directed to promote the game ball to the right side of the game area 7. For example, the effect display device 9 performs an effect of displaying information such as “right strike” or “please strike right”. As described above, the game method is changed depending on the game state, thereby preventing the player from being bored. In addition, when a small hit with the first special symbol occurs when left-handed in the normal state, during the small hit gaming state or before the small hit gaming state (for example, during the change to become a small hit or small Between the end of the hit variation and the control of the small hit game state), the player makes a right-handed effect to promote the launch of the game ball to the right side of the game area 7 for the player. Also good.

  Further, for example, when the player makes a left turn, the game ball cannot pass through the second start winning opening 14, and when the player makes a right turn, the first start winning opening 13 is set. A configuration in which a game ball cannot pass may be used. For example, a member (for example, a nail) that prevents the game ball from winning in the first start winning opening 13 is arranged in the flow area of the game ball at the time of right-handed in the configuration on the game board 6 of the present embodiment. Or a member (for example, a passage) that guides the game ball from the substantially right side of the game board to the vicinity of the second start winning opening 14 can be realized.

  As described above, the first special symbol and the first symbol are obtained by making the left strike aim at the first start winning opening 13 and the right strike aim at the second starting opening 14. A game using only one of the two special symbols becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to play a game with a reduced number of fluctuations in the special symbols from the gaming machine configured to always aim for winning at both start winning ports, and to allow the player to play an efficient game. In addition, even if it is configured to provide only a single special symbol, it is possible to play a game with a reduced number of fluctuations of the special symbol than a gaming machine configured to always aim for winning at both starting winning prize openings, Since it is not possible to set the selection ratio of the hit type, the type of production or the frequency of occurrence, etc., the interest is lowered. Therefore, it is desirable to provide a plurality of special symbols.

  Next, FIGS. 2 to 8 are diagrams showing the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. Hereinafter, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 5, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 includes a base plate portion 101 having a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction. The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is fixedly supported on the game area 7 by fixing the base plate portion 101 to the game area 7 with, for example, a screw. A large winning opening 24 opening forward is formed in a substantially central region of the base plate portion 101, and the bottom member 23 moves backward at a position above the large winning opening 24 in the base plate portion 101. When this is done, a slit-like accommodation hole 102 that is long in the left-right direction for accommodating the bottom surface member 23 on the back side (rear side) of the game area 7 is formed. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 24 is specifically formed on the left side slightly from the center in the left-right direction of the base plate portion 101, but may be on the left or right side.

  The bottom member 23 is inclined downward to the left so that the game ball that has entered the upper surface from the right flows down toward the left, and the accommodation hole 102 is inclined downward to follow the inclination of the bottom member 23. It is formed to do. The bottom surface member 23 can be moved forward and backward in the forwardly moved state shown in FIG. 3 and the backwardly moved state shown in FIG. 4, and the back side of the base plate portion 101 is referred to with reference to FIGS. 5 and 7. On the (rear) side, a drive device 103 that moves the bottom member 23 forward and backward is disposed.

  The drive device 103 is housed in a housing portion 104 (indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 5 for convenience of explanation) integrally formed on the back surface of the base plate portion 101, and this housing portion 104 is formed in the game area 7. It is inserted so as to be inserted into a hole not shown and accommodated inside the game area 7 in the rear. In addition, in this embodiment, although the accommodating part 104 is integrally formed in the base board part 101, you may fix to the base board part 101 separately.

  The driving device 103 is supported by a solenoid 106 that moves the plunger 105 forward and backward, and a tip of the plunger 105 so that one end is pivotable about the vertical direction and the other end extends rightward. A first arm portion 108 having a pivotal support hole 107 formed in the central portion thereof, and a shaft portion 110 inserted into a long hole 109 formed in the distal end portion of the first arm portion 108 at one end portion, and the other end And a second arm portion 111 extending in the front-rear direction with the portion fixed to the rear portion of the bottom surface member 23.

  The solenoid 106 is driven based on a command from the main board 40, and a pivot (not shown) is formed in the pivot hole 107 of the first arm portion 108 so that the vertical direction is the axis center (for example, formed in the housing portion 104. Is inserted. Thus, as the plunger 105 moves forward and backward, the first arm portion 108 swings about the pivotal support hole 107 and the end on the side where the long hole 109 is formed swings back and forth. The second arm part 111 is inserted along the longitudinal direction from the long hole 109 according to the swinging of the first arm part 108 by inserting the shaft part 110 so as to be relatively movable in the longitudinal direction of the long hole 109. An acting force is applied, and the bottom member 23 can be moved back and forth along the front-rear direction.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7A, while the bottom member 23 is moved forward in a state where the plunger 105 is propelled rearward, as shown in FIG. By retracting the plunger 105 from the state of FIG. 7A, the first arm portion 108 swings around the pivot hole 107 and the end on the side where the long hole 109 is formed moves backward. To do. Thereby, when the 2nd arm part 111 is pulled back, it will be in the state which the bottom face member 23 moved backward, and will be in the state which the bottom face member 23 moved forward by reverse operation | movement.

  If the bottom member 23 is moved backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, the bottom member 23 is displaced from the position of the accommodation hole 102 of the base plate portion 101, and the accommodation hole is moved when the bottom member 23 is moved forward. There is a possibility that the forward movement from the accommodation hole 102 may not be properly performed, for example, by being caught by the hook of 102. Therefore, measures may be taken by configuring as follows.

  First, as a first configuration example, a stopper member that suppresses the bottom surface member 23 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 may be provided. For example, when a long hole portion is formed in the front-rear direction of the second arm portion 111, a protrusion as a stopper member is inserted and fixed in the long hole portion, and the bottom member 23 is moved backward to an appropriate position. It is also possible to prevent the bottom surface member 23 from moving backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101 by the projection portion coming into contact with the front end portion of the long hole portion. Further, as a second configuration example, even when the bottom surface member 23 moves backward to a position deeper than the base plate portion 101, a guide portion (guide rib) that guides the bottom surface member 23 to properly move forward is provided. It is good also as providing in the back surface of the base board part 101, or the accommodating part 104. FIG. Of these first configuration example and second configuration example, either one of the configuration examples may be applied, or both of the configuration examples may be applied.

  Returning to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, a flow path forming base part 112 protruding forward is formed on the front side of the base plate part 101. An upstream channel portion 113 that is continuous with the upstream region 23U that is the upper side end portion (right end portion) of the bottom surface member 23 and the bottom surface member 23 in the longitudinal direction, and that forms a flow path of the game ball together with the bottom surface member 23; A downstream region 23L that is a lower side end portion (left end portion) of the bottom surface member 23 and a downstream flow path portion 114 that forms a flow path of a game ball together with the bottom surface member 23 are formed in the longitudinal direction of the bottom surface member 23. Yes.

  In addition, the upper part of the flow path forming base 112 is recessed downward from the end on the bottom surface member 23 side of the upstream flow path part 113 and the downstream flow path part 114, and in the front view, the big prize opening 24 is left and right and A guide flow path portion 115 is formed to guide the game ball dropped below the bottom surface member 23 to the special winning opening 24 so as to surround from below.

  The upstream-side channel portion 113 and the downstream-side channel portion 114 are formed so as to incline to the left so that the game ball can flow down to the left. In addition, the bottom of the guide channel portion 115 extends downward to the big winning opening 24 and is recessed at a position in front of the big winning opening 24. In the recessed space at the bottom of the guide channel portion 115, a triangular guide portion 116 that guides the game ball backward toward the big prize opening 24 side (the back side of the game area 7) is disposed. ing.

  Furthermore, the front part (player side) of the flow path forming base part 112 is integrally formed with a covering part 117 that covers the upstream flow path part 113, the downstream flow path part 114, and the guide flow path part 115 from the front. Has been. The covering portion 117 covers the upstream flow passage portion 113, the downstream flow passage portion 114, and the guide flow passage portion 115 from the front, so that the game balls flowing down these flow passage portions jump to the glass door frame 4 side. It has a function to prevent it. In the present embodiment, the covering portion 117 is integrally formed with the flow path forming base 112, but may be fixed separately.

  In the special variable winning ball apparatus 22, a flow of game balls that are connected in the left-right direction, including the upstream channel portion 113, the bottom surface member 23, and the downstream channel portion 114, between the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. A path F is formed. Here, in the present embodiment, the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed with a plurality of restricting pieces 118 that reduce the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path F.

  In the present embodiment, the restricting piece 118 is formed integrally with the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117, and is formed in a rib shape protruding forward from the base plate portion 101 or protruding backward from the covering portion 117. When there is no restriction piece 118, the flow direction of the game ball is changed so that the game ball flowing down to the left meanders with the movement of the longitudinal component by interfering with Than delay. These regulating pieces 118 are formed so as to be arranged at a predetermined interval in the flow direction of the game ball in the flow path F, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117. In addition, the restriction piece 118 is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom member 23, and is set to a width dimension that allows a game ball to pass between adjacent ones. Yes. More specifically, in the present embodiment, one restriction piece 118 is formed at a portion of the covering portion 117 that covers the upstream-side passage portion 113 from the front, and the downstream-side passage portion of the covering portion 117. One restriction piece 118 is formed at a portion covering 114 from the front. In addition, a total of five restricting pieces 118 formed alternately on the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 are formed at portions of the base plate portion 101 and the covering portion 117 that cover the bottom surface member 23. Note that the number of such restriction pieces 118 is not particularly limited. Further, in the present embodiment, most of the regulating piece 118 is covered by the covering portion 117 from the front (player side).

  With the arrangement of the restriction piece 118 as described above, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 of the present embodiment, the game ball P about to flow down the flow path F is placed on the flow path F. It will flow down like meandering. In the closed state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in which such a flow path F is formed, the game ball P basically passes through the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 without winning the big winning opening 24. On the other hand, with reference to FIG. 4, in the open state of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in which the bottom member 23 has moved backward, the game ball P can fall into the guide flow path portion 115 of the flow path forming base portion 112. Accordingly, it is possible to flow down the guide channel portion 115 and win a prize winning opening 24.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the bottom surface member 23 has an area where a maximum of seven game balls P can flow at the same time when the bottom member 23 is in the closed state. At the same time, seven game balls can fall into the guide channel portion 115. In the present embodiment, since the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state is set to “7”, the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state can be won even in the case of 0.1 second opening.

  Although omitted in the present embodiment, when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is closed but it is determined to control the opening, an effect of encouraging the player to place a game ball on the bottom member 23 is performed. It is good. For example, in the gaming machine in which the time required for the game ball to pass over the bottom member 23 is 5.0 seconds, in the small hit game state, after the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.5 seconds, 4 When the special variable winning ball device 22 is closed, the character information such as “Put the ball on the attacker” is displayed on the effect display device 9 when it is closed for 0.0 seconds and further opened for 0.5 seconds. It's good. According to this, it can be urged to increase the number of game balls falling on the guide channel portion 115 during the second opening control, and the interest can be improved. Further, if the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is closed but it is determined that the opening control is to be performed, the timing for performing the effect of prompting the player to place the game ball on the bottom member 23 is the small hit game. It is not limited to the closing period in the state. For example, when it is determined that the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is to be changed to the small hit gaming state in which the opening control of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is performed only once, the fluctuation that becomes the small hit or the fluctuation that becomes the small hit stops. Until the small hit game state is started (so-called fanfare effect is being executed), it is possible to perform an effect that prompts the player to place a game ball on the bottom member 23.

  Further, the number of game balls riding on the bottom surface member 23 can be detected, and an effect corresponding to the detected number of game balls may be performed. For example, when the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state is “7” as in the present embodiment, if the detected number of game balls is “0” or “1”, “...” is displayed. If the number of detected game balls is between “2” and “5”, a display such as “chance” is displayed. If the detected number of game balls is “6” or “7”, “large chance” is displayed. Such a display may be performed. Alternatively, a light emitting member may be arranged near the special variable winning ball device 22 or the special variable winning ball device 22 to produce an effect of causing the light emitting member to emit light. For example, if the number of detected game balls is any of “0” to “4”, the light emitting member emits light in blue, while the number of detected game balls is any of “5” to “7”. For example, the light emitting member may emit light in red.

  FIG. 8 shows the time required for the game ball P delayed by the restriction piece 118 to flow from the upstream region 23U to the downstream region 23L in the bottom surface member 23 (hereinafter referred to as the flow time), the round interval in the big hit gaming state, It is a figure explaining the relationship with the closing time in a hit game state.

  In FIG. 8A, the flow time of the game ball P from the upstream region 23U to the downstream region 23L in the bottom surface member 23 is indicated by a symbol Ta (s) for convenience. On the other hand, in FIG. 8B, the round interval in the big hit gaming state is indicated by Tin (s). The round interval Tin (s) is a time for changing the special variable prize-winning device 22 from the open state to the closed state and then to the open state again in the big hit gaming state. Note that the round interval Tin (s) may be a value in consideration of the prize ball detection waiting time. The winning ball detection waiting time is the time it takes for a game ball won immediately before closing the bottom member 23 to pass through the count switch 25a, and the length of the winning ball guiding path from the big winning opening 24 to the count switch 25a. It is set accordingly.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the restriction piece 118 is provided so that the relationship of the flow-down time Ta (s)> the round interval Tin (s) is established. Specific means for achieving such a relationship include, for example, a game when the flow distance of a game ball meandering from the upstream area 23U on the bottom member 23 to the downstream area 23L and reaching the upstream area 23U is reached. The number and arrangement of the restricting pieces 118 may be arithmetically determined based on dividing by the average speed of the sphere. Specifically, as will be described later, the round interval at the normal jackpot or the probable big hit A or the round interval round interval Tin (s) in the first to eighth rounds of the probable big hit B is 0.8 seconds. If the restriction piece 118 is provided so that (s) is 1.0 second, the relationship of the flow time Ta (s)> the round interval Tin (s) is established.

  Further, in FIG. 8C, the closing time in the small hit gaming state is indicated by Tcl (s). The closing time Tcl (s) is a time from when the special variable winning device 22 is changed from the open state to the closed state in the small hit gaming state until it is changed to the open state again. Note that the closing time Tcl (s) may be a value in consideration of the prize ball detection waiting time.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the restriction piece 118 is provided so that the relationship of the flow down time Ta (s)> the closing time Tcl (s) is established. Specific means for achieving such a relationship include, for example, a game when the flow distance of a game ball meandering from the upstream area 23U on the bottom member 23 to the downstream area 23L and reaching the upstream area 23U is reached. The number and arrangement of the restricting pieces 118 may be arithmetically determined based on dividing by the average speed of the sphere. Specifically, as described later, since the closing time Tcl (s) at the small hit is 0.8 seconds, the restriction piece 118 is provided so that the flow time Ta (s) becomes 1.0 seconds. Then, the relationship of the flow time Ta (s)> the closing time Tcl (s) is established.

  FIG. 9 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 9 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, 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 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. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that 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.

  Further, an input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 25a to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31, and a special variable winning ball apparatus is provided. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 106 for opening and closing the computer in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31, and a system reset circuit (not shown) for resetting the game control microcomputer 560 when the power is turned on. And an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31. The main board 31 is also provided with a test signal output circuit (not shown) for outputting a test signal to the outside of the gaming machine.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The display control is performed on the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b that variably display the decorative symbols, the background symbol display unit 9c that variably displays the background symbols, and the symbol hold storage display unit 18c.

  FIG. 10 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 10, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 are not equipped with a microcomputer, but may be equipped with a microcomputer. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 200 including an effect control CPU 201 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 201 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a capture signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 202 and the input port 203. Further, the effect control CPU 201 causes the VDP (video display processor) 209 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 202 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 202 allows the signal input from the relay board 77 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  As a signal direction regulating means, the signal inputted from the main board 31 is allowed to pass through the relay board 77 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal is not passed in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77). The unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 10 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit that is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 77 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 201 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the input / output port 205. The effect control CPU 201 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the input / output port 204.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input / output driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp 25 provided on the frame side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input / output driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it to the amplifier circuit 705. The amplification circuit 705 outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC 703 to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume 706 to the speaker 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are transmitted between the effect control CPU 201, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 in two-way communication (such as transmitting a response signal from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication).

  The effect control CPU 201 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM stores in advance character image data that is frequently used among images displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like (including decorative designs and background designs). It is for keeping. The effect control CPU 201 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 209. The VDP 209 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 201.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 209 that controls display of the effect display device 9 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 209 has an address space independent from the effect control microcomputer 200, and maps the VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. The VDP 209 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  In this embodiment, the production 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 production apparatus is mounted. It may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 is mounted, and a second circuit on which other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27, etc.) are mounted. You may make it provide two board | substrates with this production control board. In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits a command to the effect control microcomputer 200, but other boards (for example, the audio output board 70 and the lamp shown in FIG. It may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 in the effect control board 80 via the driver board 35 and the like. In that case, the command may simply pass through another board, or a control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35, and the control means receives the command. Control related to voice control and lamp control is executed, and the received command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 that controls the effect display device 9 as it is or, for example, changed to a simplified command. May be. In addition, when two boards, the first effect control board and the second effect control board, are provided, a command related to the effect from the game control microcomputer 560 is transmitted to the second effect control board, A command is transmitted as it is from the second effect control board to the first effect control board, or is transmitted after processing (for example, changing the command form or contents, simplifying, or selecting only necessary commands). You may comprise.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When the gaming machine is turned on and the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines whether the contents of the program are valid. After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether or not, the main process after step S1 is started. In the main process, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initial settings.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode is set to interrupt mode 2 (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set to the stack pointer (step S3). Then, initialization of the built-in device (initialization of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4). In interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is the interrupt address. Is the mode shown.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port only once (step S6). When the on-state is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). When it is confirmed that such protection processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes initialization processing. Whether there is backup data in the backup RAM area is confirmed, for example, by the state of the backup flag set in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process. In this example, if “55H” is set in the backup flag area, it means that there is a backup (ON state), and if a value other than “55H” is set, it means that there is no backup (OFF state).

  After confirming that there is a backup, the CPU 56 performs a data check of the backup RAM area (parity check in this example) (step S8). In step S8, the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum calculated and stored by the same process in the power supply stop process. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area is different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, an initialization process that is executed when the power is turned on is not performed when the power supply is stopped.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs a game state restoration process for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S91), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S92). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S91 and S92, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S93), and in accordance with the contents, the control command (power) indicating that the power supply has been restored to the effect control board 80. Control is performed such that a recovery command as an initialization command at the time of supply recovery is transmitted (step S94). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, only one of them may be used. That is, either the backup flag or the check data may be used as an opportunity for executing the state recovery process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a big hit determination random number) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, special symbol buffer, total prize ball number storage buffer, special symbol process flag, award ball flag, out of ball flag, payout stop flag, etc. are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in the flag for this.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board. Processing is executed (step S14). Examples of the initialization command include a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 4 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 4 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) in the main process. When executing the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set (step S16). When the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are finished, the interrupt enabled state is set. Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the variation pattern, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. The initial value random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determining the initial value of the count value, such as a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not to make a big hit (a big hit determination random number generation counter). A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to be controlled by another microcomputer, or a game device control process), the count value of the random number generation counter for jackpot determination is one round (a random number generation counter for jackpot determination, etc.) When the value is incremented by the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value that can be taken, the initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 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 is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, detection signals from the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, and the count switch 25a are input via the input driver circuit 58, and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs display control processing for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b, the first special symbol hold memory display device 18a, and the second special symbol hold memory display device 18b. Execute (Step S22). For the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in step S32.

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step 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: steps S24 and S25).

FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide whether to generate a big hit or whether to generate a small hit (for big hit determination)
(2) Random 2: Determines the type of jackpot, that is, whether 10R probability variation jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot (for determining jackpot type)
(3) Random 5: Determine the variation pattern of the special symbol (for variation pattern determination)
(5) Random 7: Determine initial value of random 1 (for determining random 1 initial value)

  In step S23 in the game control process shown in FIG. 12, the game control microcomputer 560 counts up a counter for generating (1) big hit determination random number and (2) big hit type determination random number ( 1 addition). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In order to enhance the game effect, random numbers other than the random numbers (1) to (5) are also used. In this embodiment, a common random number (random 2) is provided as a random number for determining the type of jackpot and a random number for determining the type of jackpot. However, different random numbers are provided. May be.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a first special symbol process (step S26A). In the first special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a first special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state. Next, the CPU 56 performs a second special symbol process (step S26B). In the second special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed according to a second special symbol process flag for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the special variable winning ball apparatus in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. The CPU 56 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a hold storage process (step S27a). In the pending storage process, the CPU 56 executes a process for calculating and managing the total number (total pending memory number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to display control of the first variable display unit 9a and the second variable display unit 9b and an effect control command related to the number of reserved memories (effect control command control process: step S28).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs information output processing for outputting data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer, for example (step 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 25a (step S30). Specifically, the payout control micro board mounted on the payout control board 37 in response to winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a and the count switch 25a being turned on. A payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the computer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

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

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the first special symbol display control data for effect display of the first special symbol in the output buffer for setting the first special symbol display control data according to the value of the first special symbol process flag. In addition, the special symbol display for setting the second special symbol display control data for effect display of the second special symbol according to the value of the second special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the second special symbol display control data A control process is performed (step S32). For example, if the fluctuation speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every 0.2 seconds. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a drive signal in step S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, thereby variably displaying the special symbols on the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. Execute. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S34), and the process is terminated.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes of steps S21 to S32 (excluding step S29) in the timer interrupt process. In this embodiment, the game control process is executed by the timer interrupt process. However, in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  In this embodiment, the first special symbol display unit 8a and the second special symbol display unit 8b perform the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but the CPU 56 Control is performed so that a big hit does not occur simultaneously in the two displays.

  FIG. 14A 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 random 1 is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal / special time big hit determination table used in a normal state and a special state, and a special probability change big hit determination table used in a special probability change state. Each value described in the left column of FIG. 14 (A) is set in the normal / special time jackpot determination table, and the numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 14 (A) is set in the special probability variable big hit determination table. Each numerical value is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 14A is a jackpot determination value.

  14B and 14C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The small hit determination table includes a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and a small hit determination table used when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. (For the second special symbol). Each value described in FIG. 14B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), the values shown in FIG. Each numerical value listed is set. Moreover, the numerical values described in FIGS. 14B and 14C are the small hit determination values.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random 1). The big hit determination random number is shown in FIG. If it matches any of the big hit determination values, the special symbol is decided to be big hit (either 10R probability variation big hit or 15R probability variation big hit). Further, when the big hit determination random number value matches one of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, it is determined to make a small hit for the special symbol. Note that the “probability” shown in FIG. 14A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit. Further, “probabilities” shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C indicate the probability (ratio) of small hits. Further, deciding whether or not to win a jackpot means deciding whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is determined. It also means deciding whether or not to make a jackpot symbol. Further, determining whether or not to make a small hit means determining whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state, but stopping in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b. It also means determining whether or not the symbol is to be a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, when the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) is used, the small hit is determined at a ratio of 10/487. On the other hand, a case where a small hit is determined at a ratio of 467/487 when the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, the start prize is given to the second start prize port 14 and the second special symbol is displayed rather than the case where the first special symbol variation display is executed after the start prize is given to the first start prize slot 13. When the variable display is executed, the ratio determined as “small hit” is extremely high. This is because, when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed, most of them are determined to be big hits or small hits. It should be noted that when the gaming state is the normal state, the variable display of the first special symbol is easily executed, and when the gaming state is the special state or the special probability variable state, the variable display of the second special symbol is easily executed. In order to make it difficult to display the variation display of the second special symbol in the state, the variation time of the second special symbol is set to be extremely longer in the normal state than in the special state or special probability variation state. ing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second special symbol may be displayed with no deviation even when the variable display is performed. Further, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, a small hit may not be provided.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot type determination table 131 a stored in the ROM 54. The jackpot type determination table 131a indicates that when the variable display result is determined to be a jackpot symbol, the jackpot type is determined based on a random number (random 2) for determining the jackpot type as “10R probability variable big hit” or “15R. It is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of “probability big hit”.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 15, a big hit (10R probability variable big hit, 15R probability variable big hit) with different number of times of opening of the big prize opening is determined as the first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of game value. Although the case will be described, the method of making the game value different for each jackpot type is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, you may make it determine the jackpot which varied the tolerance | permissible_quantity of the winning number (count number) of the game ball | bowl to the big winning opening per round as game value. Also, for example, even in the case of the same 15 round big hits, a first specific gaming state in which a big winning opening is opened several times per round, and a second specific gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened only once per round. And the game value of the second specific gaming state may be lowered by substantially reducing the number of times the special winning opening is opened. In this way, a big hit with different game values may be provided by varying the number of times and the opening time of the big prize opening. In addition, in order to promote a game with a small hit, a bonus game with a short winning time of 1 second every time is determined so as to give a smaller amount of game value than a small bonus game value. It may be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) is finished, the state is controlled to the special state during the display of 100 fluctuations, and is controlled to the state of probability change during the display of 50 fluctuations (that is, After controlling to the special probability changing state during the 50 times of fluctuation display, it is controlled to the special state during the 50 times of fluctuation display). Note that the number of executions of the variable display for controlling to the special state after the end of the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) may be different depending on the type of big hit. For example, regardless of the type of big hit, it is controlled to 50 probability change states, 10R probability change big hit is controlled to 50 special states, and 15R probability change big hit is controlled to 100 special states. It is good. In that case, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit, it will be controlled to 50 times of special probability variation state. On the other hand, in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, it will be controlled to 50 times of special probability variation state and then controlled to 50 special states. The Rukoto. In addition, the number of executions of the variable display for controlling to the probability change state after completion of the specific game state (big hit game state) may be different depending on the type of the big hit. For example, regardless of the type of big hit, it is controlled to a special state of 50 times, and when it is 10R probability variation big hit, it is controlled to 50 probability variation state, and when 15R probability variation big hit is controlled to 100 probability variation state It is good. In that case, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit, it will be controlled to 50 times of special probability variation state, while in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, it will be controlled to 50 times of probability variation state after 50 special probability variation states. . Moreover, the combination of the number of executions of the variable display that is controlled to the special state and the probability change state after the end of the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) may be different depending on the type of big hit. For example, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit, it is possible to control the probability variation state of 50 times and 100 special states, and in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, it may be controlled to 100 probability variation states and 50 special states. In that case, in the case of 10R probability variation big hit, it will be controlled to 50 special states after 50 special probability variation states, while in the case of 15R probability variation big hit, 50 probability variation states after 50 special probability variation states. Will be controlled.

  FIGS. 16 and 17 are explanatory diagrams showing variation patterns (variation times) of special symbols and decorative symbols used in this embodiment. EXT shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is second byte data of an effect control command (2-byte configuration) corresponding to each variation pattern.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, ten types of first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and # 11 to # 14 for the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol, and the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol are used. 12 types of second variation patterns # 1 to # 8 and # 11 to # 14 are used. Hereinafter, for example, the variation pattern #n (n = 1 to 8, 11 to 14) means both the first variation pattern #n and the second variation pattern #n. The variation pattern in which the special flag column is “ON” is a variation pattern that can be selected when the special flag is set (that is, the probability variation state or the special probability variation state). The variation pattern that is “OFF” is a variation pattern that can be selected when the special flag is not set (that is, the normal state), and the variation pattern whose special flag column is “ON / OFF” It is a variation pattern that can be selected regardless of whether the flag is set.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in a state where the special flag is off (normal state), the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and the second variation patterns # 1 to # 4 are used, and the special flag is on ( In the special state and the special probability variation state), the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and the second variation patterns # 1, # 2, and # 5 to 8 are used. That is, the variation time is the same in the special state and the special probability variation state.

  Further, data indicating each of the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and the second variation patterns # 1 to # 4 is stored in the ROM 54 as a normal variation pattern table in correspondence with the values that can be taken by the random number 5. . In addition, the data indicating each of the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and the second variation patterns # 1, # 2, and # 5 to 8 correspond to the values that can be taken by the random 5, and the variation patterns at the time of special / special probability variation It is stored in the ROM 54 as a table. That is, the CPU 56 refers to the normal time variation pattern table or the special / special probability variation time variation pattern table according to the extracted random value 5 in the normal state, the special state, or the special probability variation state. Determine one variation pattern. If the CPU 56 decides to make a big hit, it selects one of the variation patterns # 1 and # 2, and if it decides to make a small hit, the first variation pattern # 3, the first variation pattern # 3. If any one of the two fluctuation patterns # 3 and # 8 is selected and it is decided to make a deviation, any one of the first fluctuation patterns # 4 to # 6 and the second fluctuation patterns # 4 to # 7 is selected. It is what is supposed to do.

  Here, the variation time of the second variation patterns # 3 and # 4 is 1800 seconds, which is extremely longer than the variation times of the other variation patterns. This is a configuration for not easily digesting the hold unless the special flag is off (normal state) even if the symbol of the second special symbol is changed, ie, the special flag is off ( In the normal state, it is more disadvantageous for the player to change the second special symbol than to change the first special symbol. In the state where the special flag is on, as shown in the figure, the maximum variation time is 40 seconds even if it is not a big hit. This makes it easy for the player to execute the variable display of the second special symbol when the special flag is in the on state (special state and special probability variation state). In this embodiment, when the special flag is off when the second special symbol is changed, the reach is not shifted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the change content is “reach A lost” or “ A second variation pattern of “reach B deviation” may be provided.

  Further, the variation time of the second variation pattern # 8 selected as the variation pattern of variation that becomes a small hit when the special flag is ON is 0.5 seconds, and the flow down time Ta ( s) = shorter than 1.0 second. That is, after the open state of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit gaming state is completed and closed, the small winning change occurs, and the special variable winning ball device 22 is changed in the next small hit gaming state. The time for flowing down the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is longer than the time until the open state is reached. As a result, the game ball that has started to flow down the special variable winning ball device 22 immediately after the small hit gaming state ends and is closed before the special variable winning ball device 22 finishes flowing down. Since it is in the open state in the state, it is possible to make it easy for the game ball to be awarded to the special variable winning ball device 22.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, the big hit determination process is based on the fact that the display result of the second special symbol indicator 8b (and the second variable display unit 9b) has already been decided to be the big hit symbol. It is determined that the display result of the first special symbol display 8a (and the first variable display unit 9a) is to be used as a symbol without condition. Alternatively, based on the fact that the display result of the first special symbol display 8a (and the first variable display portion 9a) has already been determined to be the big hit symbol, the second hit is made without any condition without performing the big hit determination process. It is determined that the display result of the special symbol display device 8b (and the second variable display portion 9b) is the off symbol. Hereinafter, unconditionally determining that the display result of the first special symbol display unit 8a or the second special symbol display unit 8b is to be an off symbol may be referred to as “forced deviation”.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, the variation patterns # 11 to # 14 are used in the forced off state. Further, data indicating each of the variation patterns # 11 to # 14 is stored in the ROM 54 as a forced deviation variation pattern table in correspondence with the values that the random 5 can take. That is, the CPU 56 determines one variation pattern by referring to the variation pattern table at the time of forced deviation according to the extracted random value 5 at the time of forced deviation determination.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the display result of the first special symbol display unit 8a and the first variable display unit 9a (or the second special symbol display unit 8b and the second variable display unit 9b) is a big hit unconditionally. The forced fluctuation pattern table, which is a dedicated fluctuation pattern table used when it is determined not to be used, is provided. The game control means executes variable display of the first special symbol and the first decorative symbol (or the second special symbol and the second decorative symbol) according to the variation pattern determined based on the forced deviation variation pattern table. Therefore, when it is determined that the display result of the first special symbol display unit 8a and the first variable display unit 9a (or the second special symbol display unit 8b and the second variable display unit 9b) is not unconditionally a big hit, Variable display can be executed by selecting from a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  In addition, as described above, the variation time of the first special symbol in the normal state (special flag OFF state) is 15 to 40 seconds, and the variation time of the small hit variation of the second special symbol is 1800 seconds. The second special symbol is much less than the first special symbol than the number of variable displays per predetermined time in the state. Thereby, in a normal state, it can be set as a structure which is more disadvantageous for a player to perform the variable display of a 2nd special symbol than to perform the variable display of a 1st special symbol. Then, the variation time of the first special symbol in the special state and the special probability variation state (special flag ON state) is set to 15 to 40 seconds, the variation time of the second special symbol is set to 0.5 to 40 seconds, and the second special symbol is shifted. In the special state and the special probability variation state, it is more advantageous for the player to execute the variable display of the second special symbol than to execute the variable display of the first special symbol. be able to. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the player is caused to execute the variable display of the first special symbol in the normal state, and to execute the variable display of the second special symbol in the special state and the special probability variable state. Further, as described above, since the shift is unlikely to occur when the second special symbol is changed, the small hit game state is mainly given by the second special symbol in the special state and the special probability changing state.

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the big hit and the small hit for each big hit type will be described. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing an opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22.

  First, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 22 at 15R probability variation big hit will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the 15R probability variable big hit, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled for 0.8 seconds after the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be open for 27 seconds per round. It is controlled to the closed state (however, 0.8 seconds when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating the round of such an opening mode 15 times, as shown in FIG. 18 (1), the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be open for 27 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds. This operation is repeated 15 times continuously. After controlling the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the open state for 27 seconds in the 15th round, an operation of controlling in the closed state for 3.0 seconds is performed.

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball device 22 in 10R probability variation big hit will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the 10R probability variable big hit, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled for 0.8 seconds after the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be open for 27 seconds per round. It is controlled to the closed state (however, 0.8 seconds when the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is closed is an interval period). Then, by repeating such an open mode round 10 times, as shown in FIG. 18 (2), the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be open for 27 seconds and then controlled to be closed for 0.8 seconds. This operation is repeated 10 times continuously. After the 10th round, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be closed for 3.0 seconds.

  As described above, the flow-down time Ta (s) is 1.0 second, and the interval time between rounds of the big hit gaming state based on the 15R probability variation big hit and the 10R probability variation big hit is 0.8 seconds. In the big hit gaming state based on the game, almost all game balls flowing down on the bottom member 23 will win the big winning opening 24.

  In this embodiment, when 15R probability variation big hit or 10R probability variation big hit is achieved, for example, the number of rounds is displayed in each round during the big hit game, or a game ball to the big prize winning opening 24 for each round. The effect during the round, such as displaying the number of winnings, is performed.

  Next, the opening pattern of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 in the small hit will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, when controlled to the small hit game state, during the small hit game, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to the open state for 0.1 seconds and then controlled to the closed state for 0.8 seconds. The special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is again controlled to open for 0.1 seconds (however, unlike the big hit, there is no concept of round).

  As described above, the flow-down time Ta (s) is 1.0 second, and the closing time of the special variable winning ball device 22 in the small hit gaming state based on the small hit is 0.8 second. In the basic small hit game state, almost all the game balls flowing down on the bottom member 23 will win the big winning opening 24.

  19 and 20 are explanatory diagrams illustrating an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 200. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 19, commands 8000 (H) to 8018 (H) and 8021 (H) to 8034 (H) correspond to the first variable display portion 9 a or the second variable display portion corresponding to the variable symbol special display. This is an effect control command (fluctuation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of a decorative pattern variably displayed in 9b. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 200 receives any of the commands 8000 (H) to 8018 (H) and 8021 (H) to 8034 (H), the first variable display section 9a or the second variable display section 9b. Control to start the variable display of the decorative pattern at. Note that the commands (first variation pattern commands) designated by the first variation patterns # 1 to # 6 and # 11 to # 14 are 8001 (H) to 8006 (H), 8021 (H) to 8024 (H), The commands (second variation pattern commands) designated by the second variation patterns # 1 to # 8 and # 11 to # 14 are 8011 (H) to 8018 (H) and 8031 (H) to 8034 (H).

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (10R probability variable big hit designation) that designates that the display result of variable display of the decorative symbol (first decorative symbol or second decorative symbol) designated by the variation pattern command is 10R probability variable big hit. Command). Command 9001 (H) is an effect control command (15R probability variation big hit designation command) that designates that the display result of variable display of decorative symbols designated by the variation pattern command is 15R probability variation big hit. Command 9002 (H) is an effect control command (small hit designation command) that designates that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design designated by the variation pattern command is a small hit. Command 9007 (H) is an effect control command (offset specifying command) that specifies that the display result of the variable display of the decorative design specified by the variation pattern command is not set.

  Hereinafter, the 10R probability variation big hit designation command, the 15R probability variation big hit designation command, the small hit designation command, and the loss designation command may be referred to as display result commands. In this embodiment, since the game control microcomputer 560 transmits the display result command immediately before the variation pattern command, the display result command received by the game control microcomputer 560 immediately before the first variation pattern command is Since it can be determined that the display result command is for the first decorative pattern, and the display result command received immediately before the second variation pattern command can be determined to be the display result command for the second decorative pattern, the display result command is Although one decorative symbol and the second decorative symbol can be used together, the display result command for the first decorative symbol may be different from the display result command for the second decorative symbol.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 does not transmit the display result command, but determines the variation pattern command corresponding to each of the 10R probability variation big hit / 15R probability variation big hit / small hit / displacement. The stop symbol of the decorative symbol may be determined based on the received variation pattern command.

  Command A000 (H) is an effect control command (first decoration symbol stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of the first decoration symbol. Command A001 (H) is an effect control command (second decorative symbol stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of the second decorative symbol.

  The command A100 (H) is an effect control command (first interruption designation command) for instructing to interrupt the variable display of decorative symbols on the first variable display section 9a, and the command A101 (H) is the first variable display section 9a. Is an effect control command (first resume designation command) for instructing to resume the variable display of decorative symbols.

  Command A200 (H) is an effect control command (second interruption designation command) for instructing interruption of variable display of decorative symbols in the second variable display portion 9b, and command A201 (H) is the second variable display portion 9b. Is an effect control command (second resume designation command) for instructing to resume the variable display of decorative symbols. Command A 202 (H) is an effect control command (second stop designation command) for instructing stop of variable display of decorative symbols in second variable display portion 9 b.

  Command BXXX (H) (X = any hexadecimal number) is an effect control command that is sent from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game. Among them, B000 (H) is an effect control command (first big hit start designation command: first fanfare designation command) for designating the start of the first big hit game. B001 (H) is an effect control command (first jackpot end designation command: first ending designation command) that designates the end of the first jackpot game. B002 (H) is an effect control command (second jackpot start designation command: second fanfare designation command) that designates the start of the second jackpot game. B003 (H) is an effect control command (second jackpot end designation command: second ending designation command) that designates the end of the second jackpot game.

  The command B1XX (H) is an effect control command (display command during opening of the big prize opening) that designates display during the round during the big hit game. Note that the number of rounds displayed in “XX” is set. Command B2XX (H) is an effect control command (count number designation command) that designates the number of winning balls (the number of winning detections of the count switch 25a) to the big winning opening during each round. The number of winning balls (count number) is set in “XX”. The command B3XX (H) is an effect control command (display command after opening the big prize opening) that specifies display after the round (display of the interval between rounds) during the big hit game.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 in a state where the first reserved memory number has not reached four. The command C001 (H) is an effect control command (second effective start winning designation command) indicating that a game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 in a state where the second reserved memory number has not reached four. In this embodiment, a command indicating the first reserved memory number may be transmitted as the first effective start winning designation command, and a command indicating the second reserved memory number may be transmitted as the second effective start winning specified command. The first valid start winning designation command and the second valid start winning designation command are commands indicating that there has been a start winning.

  Command D000 (H) is an effect control command for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the first variable display portion 9a and the second variable display portion 9b and the display state of the background symbol display portion 9c are changed according to the contents shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, and the display state of the lamp is changed. The sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Note that effect control commands other than the effect control commands shown in FIGS. 19 and 20 are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. For example, a more detailed presentation control command related to the big hit game and a presentation control command indicating a gaming state (for example, a presentation control command indicating an initialization command) are also transmitted from the main board 31 to the presentation control board 80.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the first special symbol process (step S26A) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the first special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is executed by the two displays of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b. . In this embodiment, control is performed so that the big hit based on the fact that the big win symbol is derived and displayed on the two displays is not generated at the same time.

  In this embodiment, the game state includes a normal state, a special state, and a special probability change state. Then, when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied, control is performed so as to shift to one of the gaming states. Control regarding the transition of the gaming state is performed based on ON / OFF (set / reset) of the probability change flag and the special flag. Specifically, it is in the normal state if the probability variation flag and the special flag are off, the special state if the probability variation flag is off and the special flag is on, and the special probability variation state if the probability variation flag and the special flag are on.

  When the CPU 56 performs the first special symbol process, the first start port switch 13a for detecting that a game ball has won the first start winning port 13 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the first start winning opening 13 has occurred (step S311), a first start opening switch passing process is executed (step S312).

  When the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the second big hit symbol stop process to the second small hit end process (step S314), the processes of steps S315 and S316 are executed. After that, the first special symbol process is terminated. Otherwise, after executing the processes of steps S317 and S318, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the first special symbol process flag). Do. In this embodiment, the value corresponding to the second big hit symbol stop process to the second small hit end process is a continuous value (for example, 5 to 10). Therefore, the determination process of step S314 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  In step S315, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are changing and the first interruption designation command has not been transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200. If it is not changing, or if it is already changing and the first interrupt designation command has already been transmitted (for example, the transmitted flag is set by setting the transmitted flag when the first interrupt designation command is transmitted) If it has been changed), the process ends, but if the first interruption designation command has not been transmitted yet, the first interruption designation command has been transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200. The process is terminated later (step S316). In step S317, the CPU 56 transmits the first interruption designation command (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag when the first interruption designation command is transmitted). When the process of step S317 is executed, any one of steps S300 to S310 is performed. Note that the CPU 56 can determine whether or not the first decorative symbol and the first special symbol are changing depending on whether or not the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the processing in step S303. Moreover, it can be determined by the second special symbol process flag whether or not the second big hit game is being executed. That is, when the value of the second special symbol process flag handled in the second special symbol process is a value corresponding to steps S305 to S310, the second big hit game or the second small hit game is being executed. judge.

  When receiving the first interrupt designation command, the effect control CPU 201 of the effect control microcomputer 200 interrupts the variation (variable display) of the first decorative symbol. Further, when the first resumption designation command is received, the variation of the first decorative symbol is resumed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S310 are as follows.

  First special symbol normal process (step S300): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 checks the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage number buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the first big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The first big hit flag is reset when the big hit game ends.

  First variation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, a variable time timer for measuring the special symbol variable time is started. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  First display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the production control microcomputer 200 is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  First special symbol changing process (step S303): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the first variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the production control microcomputer 200 Control is performed to transmit the symbol confirmation designation command, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. The effect control microcomputer 200 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the fourth symbol when receiving the symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560.

  First special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. When the first small hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (in this example, 0). In this embodiment, as will be described later, a special symbol display control for stopping and displaying a special symbol stop symbol in the special symbol display control process based on the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The data is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data, and the special symbol stop symbol is actually stopped and displayed according to the setting contents of the output buffer in the display control processing in step S22.

  First big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): This is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 5. In the first big winning opening opening pre-processing, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 22) is initialized, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened by driving the solenoid 106. . Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. The first big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round. However, when starting the first round, the first big winning opening opening pre-processing is also a process of starting a big hit game.

  First big prize opening opening process (step S306): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 6. A control for transmitting an effect control command for round display during the big hit gaming state to the effect control microcomputer 200, a process for confirming that the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 22 is satisfied, and the like are performed. If the closing condition of the special variable winning ball device 22 is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S305 (5 in this example). To do. When all the rounds have been completed, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S307 (7 in this example).

  First big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the production control microcomputer 200 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a special flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  First small hit pre-release process (step S308): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 8. In the first pre-opening pre-processing, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is controlled to be opened. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 22) is initialized, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened by driving the solenoid 106. . Also, the execution time of the first big prize opening opening process is set by the timer, and the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. Note that the first small hit opening pre-processing is executed every time the special variable winning ball device 22 is released during the small hit game. However, when starting the first release during the small hit game, the first small hit open is started. Pre-processing is also processing for starting a small hit game.

  First small hit release process (step S309): This process is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 9. Processing for confirming the closing condition and opening condition of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is performed. When all the special variable winning ball devices 22 have been released, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S310 (in this example, 10 (decimal number)).

  First small hit end processing (step S310): executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is 10. Control for causing the microcomputer 200 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the first small hit gaming state has ended is performed. Then, the internal state (first special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the start port switch passing process in step S312. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the value of the first reserved memory number counter for counting the first reserved memory number). Whether or not is 4) (step S212). If the first reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value, the first start port switch passing process is terminated as it is.

  If the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first reserved memory number counter by 1 (step S213), and the value of the total reserved memory number counter for counting the total reserved memory number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 extracts values from the random number circuit 503 and a counter for generating software random numbers, and executes a process of storing them in a storage area in the first reserved storage buffer (see FIG. 23) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, the big hit determination random number (random 1), the big hit type determination random number (random 2) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 5), which are software random numbers, are extracted and stored in the storage area. . Note that the variation pattern determination random number (random 5) is not extracted in the first start port switch passing process (at the time of starting winning a prize) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the first special symbol. You may do it. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts a value from a variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) in a first variation pattern setting process described later. May be.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of an area (hold buffer) for storing random numbers and the like corresponding to hold storage. As shown in FIG. 23, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the first reserved storage number is secured in the first reserved storage buffer. 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. In this embodiment, a big hit determination random number (random 1), a big hit type determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern determination random number (random 5) are stored in the first hold storage buffer and the second hold storage buffer. Is done. The first reserved storage buffer and the second reserved storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Further, control is performed to transmit the first effective start winning command to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S216).

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol normal process (step S300) in the first special symbol process. The state where the first special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a state in which the first special symbol display unit 8a does not display the variation of the first special symbol, and This is a case in which the first big hit game (the big prize opening is opened a predetermined number of times) and not in the first big hit game.

  In the first special symbol normal process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks the value of the first reserved memory number (step S52). Specifically, the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is confirmed.

  If the first reserved memory number is not 0, the game control microcomputer 560 reads each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55, and the RAM 55 Are stored in the first random number buffer area (step S53), the value of the first reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the first reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted. (Step S54). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is expressed as the first reserved memory number = n−. 1 is stored in the storage area corresponding to 1. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers are extracted always coincides with the order of the first reserved memory number = 1, 2, 3, 4. It is like that. That is, in this example, every time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the contents of each storage area are shifted, so the order in which the random number values are extracted can be specified. In this example, each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number and each random value stored in each storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number are: The order of extraction is also stored in an identifiable manner.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the second big hit flag is set (step S63a). If the second jackpot flag is set, the first forced miss flag indicating that the display result of the first special symbol display 8a is determined to be forced miss is set (step S63b), and the process proceeds to step S68. To do. That is, since it has already been determined that the display result of the second special symbol display unit 8b is the big hit symbol, the game control microcomputer 560 does not perform the big hit determination process, and the first special symbol indicator 8a is unconditionally left as it is. It is determined that the display result of is to be an off-design.

  Note that the second big hit flag is set when it is determined to be a big hit in the second special symbol process. Further, the second big hit flag is reset when, for example, the variation of the second special symbol is finished (or is reset when the big hit game is finished). That is, the fact that the second jackpot flag is set means that it has been determined that the display result of the second variable display portion 9b is a jackpot symbol. Therefore, the fact that the second big hit flag is set means that the second variable display portion 9b changes the second decorative symbol based on the fact that the display result of the second variable display portion 9b is decided to be the big hit symbol. (However, if the game is reset when the jackpot game ends, it means that the change is being executed or that the jackpot game is being executed).

  If the second jackpot flag is not set, the game control microcomputer 560 reads the jackpot determination random number (random 1) from the first random number storage buffer (step S64) and executes the jackpot determination module (step S64). S65). The jackpot determination module is a program that determines that a jackpot is determined when the jackpot determination random number matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it is determined to be a big hit (step S66), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first big hit flag (step S67). Then, it is determined whether the big hit type is 10R probability variable big hit or 15R probability variable big hit based on random 2 (step S160), the big hit type is stored (step S161), and the process proceeds to step S68.

  If the big hit is not made in step S66, the small hit determination module is executed (step S162). The small hit determination module is a program that determines a small hit when the big hit determination random number matches a predetermined small hit determination value. When it is determined to be a small hit (step S163), the game control microcomputer 560 sets a first small hit flag (step S164). Then, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S68, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first variation pattern setting process (step S68). Although illustration is omitted, the symbol to be stopped is determined immediately before step S68.

  In step S65, whether or not to win is determined using either the normal / special state big hit determination table or the special probability change big hit determination table in consideration of the gaming state.

  In addition, although it was set as the structure which performs each of the big hit determination which determines whether it is a big hit, and the small hit determination which determines whether it is a small hit, it is not restricted to this, It uses a common random number. If there is, it may be determined in a lump at the time of step S65 whether it is a big hit or a small hit. Thereby, step S162 can be omitted and the processing load can be reduced. In the present embodiment, the big hit determination and the small hit determination are performed using a common random number (random 1), but may be performed using different random numbers.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the first variation pattern setting process (step S302) in the first special symbol process. In the first variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first checks whether or not the first forced failure flag is set (step S201). If the first forced failure flag is not set, the game The control microcomputer 560 selects a variation pattern table according to whether the game is a big hit or a small hit (step S202a). If the first forced miss flag is set, the game control microcomputer 560 selects the forced missed variation pattern table (see FIG. 17) (step S202b). Here, if the number of reserved balls is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, a variation pattern having a variation time shorter than the variation pattern when the number of reserved balls is less than the predetermined number may be selected.

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the variation pattern table decided to be used in steps S202a and S202b, and the variation pattern determination random number (random 5) stored in the first special symbol determination buffer. Based on this, it is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is to be used (step S1700). In this example, the variation time of the first special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1701).

  Further, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the first special symbol is determined in step S1700, the game control microcomputer 560 sets variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the first special symbol process timer to vary. Time measurement is started (step S1702), a measurement execution flag to be described later is set, and the first special symbol display on the first special symbol display 8a is started to be displayed (step S1703). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first display result designation command transmission process (step S1706).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits any one of the presentation control commands (display result 1 designation to display result 4 designation) (see FIG. 16) according to the determined type of big hit, small hit, and loss. Control. Specifically, the CPU 56 first checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S101). If not set, the process proceeds to step S103.

  If the first jackpot flag is set, control is performed to transmit any one of the display result 2 designation command to the display result 3 designation command according to the type of jackpot (step S102).

  Further, when the first big hit flag is not set (N in step S101), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S103). If the first small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designation command (step S104). When the first small hit flag is not set (N in Step S103), that is, when it is out of place, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 1 designation command (Step S105).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S303) (step S106).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol changing process (step S303) in the first special symbol process. In the first special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 first subtracts 1 from the first variation time timer (step S1125), and when the first variation time timer times out (step S1126), the symbol is confirmed in the effect control microcomputer 200. Control to transmit the specified command is performed (step S1127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S1128). If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated as it is.

  28 and 29 are flowcharts showing the first special symbol stop process. In the first special symbol stop process, first, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is set (step S2001). If it is not set, that is, if it is not the probability variation state, the process proceeds to step S2010.

  When the probability variation flag is set, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the value of the probability variation counter indicating the remaining number of times of the probability variation state (step S2002). Then, it is determined whether or not the probability variation counter is “0” (step S2003). If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S2010. When the value of the probability variation counter becomes “0”, the probability variation flag is reset (step S2004). Thus, the probability variation state remaining count is subtracted for each variation, and the probability variation state is terminated when the remaining count becomes “0”.

  In step S2010, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the special number counter indicating the remaining number of times in the special state or the special probability variation state is “0” (step S2010). If it is not the state or the special probability changing state, the process proceeds to step S2014. If the value of the special number counter is not “0”, that is, if it is in the special state or the special probability variation state, the CPU 56 subtracts “1” from the value of the special number counter (step S2011). Is determined (step S2012). If the value of the special counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S2014. When the value of the special number counter becomes “0”, that is, when the 100th change of the special state is completed, the CPU 56 resets the special flag (step S2013), and proceeds to step S2014. As a result, the special state or the special probability variation state ends when the variation of 100 times is completed in the special state or the special probability variation state.

  In step S2014, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S2014). If it is set, the probability variation flag, special flag, probability variation counter and special number counter are reset (step S2015).

  Then, the CPU 56 transmits a first jackpot start designation command (step S2016), sets a timer before opening the big prize opening (step S2017), and sets round 1 opening pattern data corresponding to the jackpot type (step S2018). ), “1” is set to the round number counter indicating the number of rounds of the big hit (step S2019), and the first special symbol process flag is set to the first big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S2020).

  If the first big hit flag is not set in step S2014, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (step S2101). If it is set, a small hit start designation command is transmitted (step S2103), a pre-winner opening timer is set (step S2104), and the first special symbol process flag is set to the first small hit pre-processing. (Step S2106).

  In step S2101, if the first small hit flag is not set, that is, if it is off, the CPU 56 sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to the first special symbol normal process (step S2113).

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the first big hit end process (step S307) in the special symbol process. In the first big hit end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S2200). If the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2204. When the big hit end display timer is not set, the first big hit flag is reset (step S2201), and the first big hit end designation command is transmitted (step S2202). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the jackpot end display is performed on the effect display device 9 (the jackpot end display time) is set in the jackpot end display timer (step S2203), and the process ends.

  In step S2204, 1 is subtracted from the value of the jackpot end display timer (step S2004). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S2205). If not, the process ends.

  If the jackpot end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2205), the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag (step S2206), and sets “50” in the probability variation number counter (step S2209). Then, the CPU 56 sets a special flag (step S2210a), and sets “100” in the special number counter (step S2210b). It should be noted that the same value (for example, “100” is the same for any jackpot) is set in the special count counter regardless of the jackpot type, but the numerical value corresponding to the type of jackpot generated is the special count. It may be set to a counter. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S2211).

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a first small hit release pre-processing (step S308) executed in the small hit game. In the first small hit pre-opening process, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening pre-open timer by 1 (step S2470). When the timer before opening the big prize opening times out (the value of the timer before opening the big prize opening is 0) (step S2471), the CPU 56 initializes the winning number counter (step S2472). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the value of the pointer corresponding to the small hit opening / closing pattern table to 1 (step S2473a). An example of the small opening / closing pattern table is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 32 is an explanatory view showing an opening / closing pattern table for small hits. The small hit opening pattern table shown in FIG. 32 includes information on the opening / closing pattern (control content and control time) of the special variable winning ball apparatus 22. In the small hit gaming state, the CPU 56 refers to the open / close pattern table for small hits and performs control according to the open / close pattern indicated by the pointer. For example, if the pointer is “1”, the special variable winning ball device 22 is opened for 0.1 seconds, and if the pointer is “2”, the special variable winning ball device 22 is held for 0.8 seconds. If the pointer is “3”, the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is opened for 0.1 second. The pointer is set to “1” in step S2473a as described above, and is incremented by “1” every time control in each open / close pattern is completed (control time elapses).

  After step S2473a, the time required for the small hit gaming state (specifically, 1.0 second) is set in the total time timer (step S2473b). Then, the CPU 56 controls the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 to the open state (step S2474), and updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first small hit opening process (step S309). (Step S2475).

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the first small hit opening process (step S309). In the first small hit opening process, the CPU 56 first determines whether or not the count switch 25a is turned on, that is, whether or not a game ball winning in the big winning opening 24 is detected (step S2480a). If not, the process proceeds to step S2480c. If the count switch 25a is on, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S2480b).

  Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 7 (step S2480c). If not, the CPU 56 decrements the total time timer by 1 (step S2481). Then, it is determined whether or not the total time timer has timed out, that is, whether or not the total time timer has reached 0 (step S2482). If timed out, the process proceeds to step S2493.

    If not timed out, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the open / close time timer (step S2486), and checks whether the open / close time timer has timed out (step S2487). If the open / close time timer has not timed out, the process is terminated. If the opening / closing time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the pointer (step S2488), and checks whether or not the special variable winning ball device 22 is being opened (step S2489).

  If the special variable winning ball device 22 is open, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be closed (step S2490). If the special variable winning ball device 22 is not open, that is, if it is closed, the special variable winning ball device 22 is controlled to be in an open state (step S2491). After steps S2490 and S2491, the CPU 56 reads the open / close time in the open pattern data pointed to by the pointer, sets it in the open / close time timer (step S2492), and ends the process. As described above, by repeating the processing of steps S2486 to S2492 until the total time timer times out, the opening / closing control of the special variable winning ball device 22 can be performed a plurality of times during the small hit. .

  In step S2493, the CPU 56 controls the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 to the closed state (step S2493), and sets the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first small hit pre-opening process (step S308). Update (step S2494).

  In step S2480c, when the value of the winning number counter is 7, the process proceeds to step S2493. As a result, when a predetermined number (seven) of game balls are won in the big winning opening 24 during one small hit gaming state, even if the total time timer has not timed out, The winning gaming state is to be terminated.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the first small hit end process (step S310) in the first special symbol process. In the first small hitting end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the small hitting end display timer is set (step S2400). If the small hitting end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2404. If the small hitting end display timer is not set, the first small hitting flag is reset (step S2401), and control for transmitting a small hitting end designation command is performed (step S2402). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) is set in the small hit end display timer (step S2403). finish.

  In step S2404, 1 is subtracted from the value of the small hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S2405). If not, the process ends.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2405), the CPU 56 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S2407). ).

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of the second special symbol process (step S26B) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the second special symbol process, a process for controlling the second special symbol display 8b and the special variable winning ball apparatus 22 is executed.

  When the CPU 56 performs the second special symbol process, the second start port switch 14a for detecting that a game ball has won the second start winning port 14 provided in the game board 6 is turned on. In other words, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 has occurred (step S321), a second start opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). If “first” in the first start port switch passing process shown in FIG. 22 is read as “second”, the second start port switch passing process will be described.

  When the value of the first special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any one of the first big hit symbol stop process to the first small hit end process (step S325), the processes of steps S326 to S331 are executed. After that, the second special symbol process is terminated. Otherwise, after executing the processes of steps S323 and S324, any one of steps S350 to S360 is performed according to the internal state (specifically, the value of the second special symbol process flag). Do. In this embodiment, the value corresponding to the first big hit symbol stop process to the first small hit end process is a continuous value (for example, 5 to 10). Therefore, the determination process of step S325 of the CPU 56 can be simplified.

  In step S326, by determining whether the value of the second special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to any of the second variation pattern setting process to the second special symbol variation process, the second special symbol process flag is determined. It is determined whether or not the symbol is changing (step S326). If the second special symbol is not changing, the process proceeds to step S328. If the first special symbol process flag is changing, it is determined whether the first special symbol process flag value is a value corresponding to any of the first big hit pre-release process to the first big hit end process. It is determined whether or not the big hit according to the special symbol is in progress (step S327). If it is not a big hit, it is confirmed whether or not the second interruption designation command has not been transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200. When the second interruption designation command has already been transmitted (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set by setting the transmission completion flag at the time of transmission of the second interruption designation command), the process ends. If the second interruption designation command has not been transmitted yet, the second interruption designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200, and the process is terminated (Y in step S328, S329).

  When the big hit according to the first special symbol is being made in step S327, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol normal process (step S330). Then, after the second stop designation command is transmitted to the production control microcomputer 200, the process is terminated (step S331). Thus, the change in the second special symbol is forcibly stopped on condition that a jackpot corresponding to the first special symbol is performed during the change in the second special symbol.

  In step S323, the CPU 56 transmits the second interruption designation command (for example, when the transmission completion flag is set so that the transmission completion flag is set when the second interruption designation command is transmitted). When the process of step S323 is executed, a second restart designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S324), and any one of steps S350 to S360 is performed.

  When receiving the second interrupt designation command, the effect control CPU 201 of the effect control microcomputer 200 interrupts the variation (variable display) of the second decorative symbol. In addition, when the second restart designation command is received, the variation of the second decorative symbol is resumed. When the second restart designation command is received, the change in the second decorative symbol is stopped.

  Note that the processing of steps S350 to S360 excluding the second variation pattern setting processing replaces “first” in the processing shown in steps S300 to S310 with “second” and “second” with “first”. It will be explained if replaced. The second variation pattern setting process is different from the first variation pattern setting process in the first special symbol process, and will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a second variation pattern setting process in the second special symbol process. In the second variation pattern setting process, the game control microcomputer 560 first confirms whether or not the second forced failure flag is set (step S1801), and if the second forced failure flag is set, the game The control microcomputer 560 selects the forced deviation variation pattern table (see FIG. 17) (step S1803).

  If the second forced failure flag is not set in step S1801, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the special flag is set, that is, whether or not the special state or the special probability change state is set ( Step S1807). When the special flag is set, that is, when the gaming state is a special state or a special probability variation state, the variation pattern table used when the special flag is set is not a big hit or a small hit. A variation pattern table is selected according to whether it is (step S1808). In addition, when the special flag is not set, that is, when the gaming state is the normal state, it is different from the big hit or the small hit among the variation pattern tables used when the special flag is not set. A variation pattern table corresponding to the above is selected (step S1809).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the variation pattern table decided to be used in steps S1808 and S1809, and the variation pattern determination random number (random 5) stored in the second special symbol determination buffer. Based on this, it is determined which of the variation patterns shown in FIGS. 16 and 17 is to be used (step S1810). In this example, the variation time of the special symbol is determined by determining the variation pattern. Further, after determining the variation time, the variation pattern in which the determined variation time is set may be selected from a plurality of variation patterns.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command indicating the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer 200 (step S1811).

  In addition, when the variation time (variation pattern) of the second special symbol is determined in step S1810, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the variation time data indicating the determined variation time in the second special symbol process timer. The measurement of time is started (step S1812), and the variation display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is started (step S1813). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second display result designation command transmission process (step S1816).

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 200 (specifically, the effect control CPU 201) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 201 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main process, first, an initialization process is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, initializing a timer for determining the start interval of effect control, and the like (step S701). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 201 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 201 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 201 clears the flag (step S703), and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 201 first analyzes the received effect control command and sets a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 201 performs the first decorative symbol process (step S705A). In the first decorative symbol process, the process corresponding to the current control state (first effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the first variable display portion 9a is executed. . Further, the second decorative symbol process is performed (step S705B). In the second decorative symbol process, a process corresponding to the current control state (second effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the second variable display unit 9b is executed. . Further, background symbol process processing for controlling the display state of the background symbol display unit 9c is executed (step S706). In addition, a hold storage display control process for controlling the display state of the symbol hold storage display unit 18c is executed (step S707). In addition, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a random number such as a notice determination random number is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIGS. 19 and 20) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is. When the received command is the first suspension designation command, control for interrupting the variation of the first decorative symbol is performed. When the received command is the first restart designation command, control for resuming the variation of the first decorative symbol is performed. Do it. Further, when the received command is the second suspension designating command, control for interrupting the variation of the second decorative design is performed, and when the received command is the second restart designating command, control for resuming the variation of the second decorative design is performed. Do it. Further, when the received command is the second stop designation command, control is performed to stop the variation of the second decorative symbol.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, a game is played by launching a game medium (game ball in this example) into the game area (game area 7 in this example), which is advantageous for the player. In a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (in this example, a big hit gaming state), a bottom member (in this example, a bottom member 23) is provided in the gaming area and is formed as a bottom surface of a flow path through which gaming media flow down. ), A variable winning device (in this example, a special variable winning device 22) that changes between an open state in which a game medium can win a prize area (in this example, a large winning opening 24) and a closed state in which no winning is possible. ), And the bottom prize member is operated to change the variable prize-winning device between an open state and a closed state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 performs steps S2474, S2490, S2491, S). 493 to run) was decided. Further, in a special game state (in this example, a small hit game state) different from the specific game state, the variable winning device is changed to an open state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S2474 and S2491). The required period (in this example, the flow time Ta (s) = 1.0) that the game medium flows down from the upstream region (in this example, the upstream region 23U) of the bottom member to the downstream region (in this example, the downstream region 23L). (In this example, the closing time Tcl (s) in the small hit gaming state = 0.8 seconds, the variation time of the second special symbol that is a small hit in the special state or special probability variation state = 0. The variable winning device is changed to the closed state for 5 seconds (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the closed state in step S2490, and in step S2492 Set 0.8 seconds off time timer based on the opening and closing pattern table shown in FIG. 32, opening and closing times timer has decided to maintain the closed state) before timing out. As a result, the variable winning device flows down on the bottom member after changing to a closed state (a closed state between a plurality of open states during a special game state, a closed state between a special game state and the next special game state). The game medium that has begun to play becomes easy to win in the open state after the closed state. Then, based on the establishment of the specific condition (for example, occurrence of big hit), the advantageous state (the frequency of being controlled to the special gaming state is higher than that before the specific condition is satisfied (for example, the normal state) ( For example, control is performed to a special state or a special probability change state (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S2210a). This makes it easier for the game medium to win the variable winning device during the special game state in the advantageous state. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest by improving the proportion of game media that wins the variable winning device with respect to the launched game media.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot is generated as the specific condition for controlling to the advantageous state that is frequently controlled to the special gaming state, but is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured to be able to be controlled to an advantageous state on the condition that the small hit gaming state ends, or a predetermined number of times (for example, 500 times after the big hit gaming state ends. It is good also as a structure which can be controlled to an advantageous state as a specific condition that the fluctuation | variation of ending is completed.

  In the present embodiment, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are described using a gaming machine that can variably display, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a gaming machine that alternates (a game that cannot variably display the first special symbol and the second special symbol at the same time, and variably displays either the first special symbol or the second special symbol) The machine may be controlled to a special state where the player frequently executes small hit games. At that time, the change order of the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be a winning order, or one of the special symbols may be given priority.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation state of the second special symbol is shorter in the advantageous state (special state) than in the normal state, so that the game with the first special symbol can be performed in the normal state. In the advantageous state (special state), the game is played with the second special symbol, and the second special symbol is more likely to be in the special game state (small hit game state) than the first special symbol. In this way, an advantageous state that is frequently controlled in the special gaming state is realized, but the method for realizing the advantageous state is not limited to this.

  For example, while the first special symbol has a function of holding memory, the second special symbol having a higher probability of hitting than the first special symbol does not have a function of holding memory, and the first special symbol is obtained by performing an alternating change. The winning state in the second starting area during the variable display of the special symbol is invalidated, and in the normal state, the variation time of the first special symbol is lengthened so that the variation is not interrupted. Then, it is good also as implement | achieving an advantageous state with high frequency controlled to a special game state by comprising so that a fluctuation | variation may be interrupted by shortening the fluctuation | variation time of a 1st special symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special gaming state is terminated based on the fact that a predetermined number (seven in this example) of game media have won the winning area (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 In step S2480c, when the value of the winning number counter is “7”, the small hit gaming state is terminated), and the variable winning device is a bottom member (in this example, FIG. As shown, the bottom member 23) having an area enough to carry seven game balls at the same time is changed to an open state and a closed state. That is, the same number of game balls as the upper limit winning number (7 in this example) in the small hit gaming state can be accumulated on the bottom member 23. Thereby, even when the time for which the variable winning device is in the open state is short, the upper limit number of game media in the special gaming state can be easily won and the interest can be improved. This also increases the number of game media winnings per opening time of the variable winning device, so that the game media can be transferred to the variable winning device without increasing the total opening time of the variable winning device in the special gaming state. The number of winnings can be increased.

  In the present embodiment, the bottom member 23 is provided that can simultaneously flow the same number (seven) of game balls as the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state. It is possible to provide a bottom member 23 that can simultaneously flow a large number (for example, 8 or more) of game balls, or only a smaller number (for example, 3) of game balls than the upper limit winning number in the small hit gaming state. It is good also as providing the bottom face member 23 which cannot flow down simultaneously.

  Further, when the specific variable winning device 22 in the present embodiment is provided, the number (for example, 8 or more) exceeding the upper limit winning number (7 in this example) for the big winning opening 24 in the small hit gaming state. It is conceivable to detect a winning game ball. In such a case, all of the game balls that exceed the upper limit winning number may be valid, or only a part of the winnings of game balls that exceed the upper limit winning number may be valid. For example, if the maximum number of winnings in the small hit gaming state is “7”, the winning of game balls to the eighth and subsequent large winning openings 24 is invalidated, and even one ball has won the maximum number of winnings. In some cases, the winning may be invalidated. In addition, for example, the tenth and subsequent game balls for the grand prize opening 24 are invalidated (the eighth and ninth game balls are valid, although they exceed the maximum number of winnings). ) To give a slight margin to the criterion.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the special game state is ended based on the predetermined number of game media having won the winning area, and the variable winning device is changed to the open state in the special game state, the game media wins. When the number is less than the predetermined number, it is changed to the open state again (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 can execute step S2491 when the value of the winning number counter is not “7” in step S2480c). In the special gaming state, during the period from when the variable winning device changes from the open state to the closed state until the next change to the open state (in this example, during the closed state in the small hit gaming state) A period (in this example, in the small hit gaming state) shorter than the required period (in this example, the flow time Ta (s) = 1.0 second) for the medium to flow from the upstream area to the downstream area of the bottom member. The variable winning device was changing in a closed state over the chain time Tcl (s) = 0.8 seconds). This makes it easier for a game medium that has started to flow down on the bottom member immediately after the variable winning device changes to the closed state during the special gaming state in the open state after the closed state ends. Therefore, it is possible to easily win game media and improve the interest. In this case, as the variation time when the special display result is derived and displayed, from the required period (flow time Ta (s) = 1.0 second) for the game medium to flow from the upstream area to the downstream area of the bottom member. Even if a long period is set, the same effect can be obtained. In the present embodiment, the variable prize apparatus is closed once (specially opened twice) in the special game state, but is closed two times or more (open three times or more). In this case, the game medium is closed for a period shorter than the required period for the game medium to flow from the upstream region to the downstream region of the bottom member between at least a part of the open state and the open state. Anything can be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (in this example, special symbols) that can be identified is executed, and the display result is derived and displayed (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560). Steps S300 to S304 and S350 to S354 are executed), and variable display means (in this example, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b) display a special display result (in this example, a small hit symbol). ) Is displayed and displayed, it will be controlled to the special gaming state. Further, when the special display result is derived and displayed, a period (this time) that is shorter than the required period (in this example, the flow time Ta (s) = 1.0 second) for the game medium to flow from the upstream region to the downstream region of the bottom member. In the example, the variable display of the identification information is executed over the variation time of the second special symbol which is a small hit in the special state or the special probability variation state = 0.5 seconds). As a result, it is possible to easily win game media and improve interest. In this case, in the special gaming state, the variable winning device changes from the open state to the closed state and then changes to the open state (in this example, during the closed state in the small hit gaming state). ), The variable winning device is changed to the closed state over a period longer than the required period (in this example, the flow time Ta (s) = 1.0 second) for the game medium to flow from the upstream region to the downstream region of the bottom member The same effect can be obtained even if it is used. Further, the same effect can be obtained even if the variable winning device is configured not to be closed during the special game state.

  In the present embodiment, the variable of the first identification information (in this example, the first special symbol) is based on the fact that the game medium has entered the first starting area (in this example, the first starting winning opening 13). First variable display means for starting display and deriving and displaying the display result (in this example, the first special symbol display 8a), and the game medium in the second starting area (in this example, the second starting winning opening 14) Second variable display means (in this example, the second special symbol display 8b) that starts variable display of the second identification information (in this example, the second special symbol) and derives and displays the display result based on the entry. It was decided to prepare. The variable display of the first identification information and the variable display of the second identification information can be performed in parallel (in this example, steps S300 to S304 and steps S350 to S354 are performed once as a timer interrupt process (FIG. 12). Specific game state (in this example, advantageous for the player) when the specific display result (in this example, jackpot symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means. The special game state advantageous to the player (this example) when the special display result (in this example, the small hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first variable display means or the second variable display means. Then, it was decided that it was a gaming machine to be transferred to a small hit gaming state. The display result of the variable display of the first identification information is determined in advance before the display result is derived and displayed (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes steps S64 to S66, S162, and S163), The display result of the variable display of the second identification information is determined in advance before the display result is derived and displayed (in this example, the processing corresponding to steps S64 to S66, S162, and S163 in step S350 in the game control microcomputer 560) To determine the variable display period of the second identification information (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S1810), and controls the second variable display means to control the second identification information. The variable display is executed in the determined period and the display result determined in advance is derived and displayed (in this example, the game control microcomputer 5 0 executes the steps S353, S354) it was decided. Further, the display result of the variable display of the second identification information is determined as the special display result at a rate higher than the ratio of determining the display result of the variable display of the first identification information as the special display result (in this example, FIG. B), a small hit determination is performed using the small hit determination table shown in (C)), a predetermined event does not occur after a predetermined event (in this example, a big hit gaming state by the first special symbol) occurs A period shorter than the time is determined as the variable display period of the second identification information (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 executes step S2210a), and a predetermined event occurs during the variable display of the second identification information. When this occurs, the variable display of the second identification information is stopped (in this example, the game control microcomputer 560 is changing the second special symbol (Y in step S326), and the first special symbol is displayed. If a jackpot gaming state by (Y in step S327), the second ends the variation of the special symbol by performing the step S330) was decided. Accordingly, if the variable display of the second identification information is being executed when the predetermined event occurs, the variable display period of the second identification information cannot be shortened until the variable display is completed. Can be solved.

  In the present embodiment, each random number is generated by software. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not a big hit is made using a random number generated by hardware. It may be a thing.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball launched on the game board is guided only by the nail to win the start winning opening, but is not limited to this. For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a variable winning device (so-called electric tulip) that can be freely opened and closed is provided at the start winning opening, so that the game ball is guided to the starting winning opening by the variable winning device. In this case, for example, even in a gaming machine in which the game ball is likely to win the start winning opening when the variable winning device is in the open state, and the game ball is difficult to win the start winning opening when the variable winning device is in the closed state. Good. In this case, for example, the variable winning device may be opened by a solenoid. In this case, the variable winning device may be opened at a specified rate when a predetermined condition is satisfied so that the variable winning device is opened at random timing. For example, when a game ball passes through a gate provided on the game board, a change of a symbol different from a special symbol (so-called normal symbol) is started, and it is closed when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed. It may be a transition from the state to the open state. The period for the open state may be set in advance. Further, when the variation of the second special symbol is more advantageous to the player than the variation of the first special symbol as in the special state in the present embodiment, the variable prize device is provided only for the second special symbol. Therefore, it is possible to make the player have an expectation for a more open state. In the gaming machine having a gaming state (for example, the special state in this example) that mainly plays games in the second special symbol as in the present embodiment, it is variable when the game ball passes through the gate. It is desirable that the rate at which the winning device is in an open state is high enough not to hinder the game.

  In this embodiment, the player is given a value at the big hit and the small hit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the player is given a value at the small hit, the big hit is given. You may not provide. In that case, a value can be given to the player at any time of symbol variation by providing a small hit at any time of symbol variation of the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the same variable winning device is opened in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state, but different variable winning devices are opened in the big hit gaming state and the small hit gaming state. It may be a thing. In that case, if the variable winning device having the above-described configuration is provided as the variable winning device that performs the opening control in the small hit gaming state, the variable winning device that performs the opening control in the big hit gaming state is described above. A variable winning device different from the configuration may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the variation pattern is selected regardless of the number of holds. However, a configuration in which invalid winnings are less likely to occur by selecting a variation pattern with a shorter variation time as the number of holds increases. It may be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variation pattern is determined based on whether or not various flags (special flag, forced outage flag) are set and whether or not the jackpot, but the variation pattern selection procedure is as follows. This is not a limitation. For example, by selecting a variation pattern type based on whether or not various flags (special flag, forced outage flag) are set and whether or not a big hit, and determining a variation pattern based on the selected variation pattern type, 2 The variation pattern may be determined by a lottery process in stages.

  The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns according to the characteristics of the variation mode. For example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by reach type, and include a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with normal reach, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern with super reach A, and a variation pattern with super reach B. It may be divided into variable pattern types. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations of pseudo-continuations, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo-ream, a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of one re-variation, It may be divided into a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of two variations and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern of three variations. Further, for example, a plurality of variation patterns may be grouped according to the presence / absence of a specific effect such as a pseudo ream or a slip effect.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is configured to pay out a game ball as a prize game medium in response to a winning of a game ball at a special winning opening. That is, it can be said that it is a gaming machine that gives an advantageous value in accordance with the winning of a game medium in a variable winning opening. Here, the advantageous value may be a prize game medium or may be a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. The gaming state that is advantageous to the player is, for example, a gaming state in which the variation of the pattern is faster than the normal state, a probable change state in which a big hit is likely to occur, a big hit gaming state, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, when the occurrence of a big hit in the fluctuation of the other special symbol is determined at the start of the fluctuation of one special symbol, the big hit determination for the fluctuation of the special symbol is not performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of special symbols may continue to fluctuate without interfering with each other without providing “forced deviation”. Further, in the present embodiment, the configuration is such that forced disengagement occurs only in the case of a big hit, but for example, forcible disengagement may also occur in the case of a small hit.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the change control pattern 200 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 in which one variation pattern command is transmitted has been shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 200 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slip effect, etc. before reaching (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach is not reach, so-called first) You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control microcomputer 200 may perform effect control in variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 200 selects a specific change mode executed at each timing. It may be. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

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

  In the above embodiment, the game machine uses a game medium as an example. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media, and a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that encloses game media such as the above and gives a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied.

  The present invention is applicable to gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and slot machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 9a 1st variable display part 9b 2nd variable display part 9c Background symbol display part 13 1st starting winning a prize 14 2nd starting winning a prize Mouth 18c Symbol hold memory display unit 22 Special variable winning device 23 Bottom member 24 Large winning port 25a Count switch 31 Main board 56 CPU
80 Production control board 200 Production control microcomputer 201 Production control CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that performs a game by launching a game medium into the game area and can be controlled to a specific state advantageous to the player,
A variable prize that is provided in the game area and changes between an open state in which the game medium can win the prize area and a closed state in which the game medium cannot be won by an operation of a bottom surface member formed as a bottom surface of the flow path through which the game medium flows. Means,
An opening / closing control means for changing the variable prize-winning means to an open state and a closed state by operating the bottom member;
Delay means for delaying a period required for the movement of the game medium moving on the bottom member,
The open / close control means changes the variable winning means to an open state and a closed state in a special state different from the specific state,
An advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state that is more frequently controlled to the special state than before the specific condition is satisfied based on the specific condition being satisfied, Gaming machine.