JP2019093305A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of efficiently determining an error related to game ball detection.SOLUTION: Among a first start port, a second start port, a third start port, a general ball entry port, a gate, a first big winning port, and a second big winning port, a gate (normal detection means) that causes performance of normal symbol win/lose determination that assumes a normal winning game does not become an object of abnormal ball entry monitoring processing, but at least a start port (special detection means) that causes special symbol win/lose determination that assumes a game advantageous to a player becomes an object of abnormal ball entry monitoring processing. The reason that the gate (the normal detection means) becomes an object of abnormal ball entry monitoring is that control processing low in significance and necessity as countermeasures against fraudulence needs to be provided and that this is not efficient. Thus, it becomes possible to suppress objects of the abnormal ball entry monitoring processing to the minimum and to efficiently determine abnormal ball entry errors.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 47

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular to a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  Conventionally, when the variable information of the identification information is displayed based on the passage of the game ball flowing down on the game board surface (game area) or the entrance to the starting opening, the display result of the variable display becomes a specific display result, There are widely known gaming machines in which a predetermined hit game can be executed. The gate and the starting opening are provided with a sensor capable of detecting a game ball, and variation display of identification information is performed based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor. In this type of gaming machine, fraudulent operations such as acquiring the fluctuation display of identification information and winning game execution opportunities without worrying about operating the detection signal of the sensor are feared. In order to cope with such fraud, the number of game balls fired toward the game board is counted, and the number of game balls detected by the gate on the game board is counted, and based on the count values of both. There has been proposed a gaming machine configured to determine an excessive detection error (that is, an error relating to a game ball detection) due to a gate or the like (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-358025 A

  However, in the configuration described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to count both the number of launched gaming balls and the number of gaming balls detected by a gate or the like, and the number of launched gaming balls is counted. You also need a sensor to For this reason, it can not be said that it is an efficient fraud countermeasure.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of efficiently performing an error determination relating to game ball detection.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned subject, the present invention adopted the following composition.

That is, the gaming machine of means 1 is
Detection means capable of detecting a game ball;
Control means capable of executing predetermined control processing based on a detection signal from the detection means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The detection means includes a normal detection means and a special detection means,
The control means is capable of executing game control processing relating to the progress of a game and error processing relating to an error of the game ball detection by the detection means.
In the game control process,
Normal variation display processing for performing variation display of normal identification information based on detection of gaming balls by the normal detection means;
Normal hit game processing to play a normal hit game based on the display result of the variable display of the normal identification information becoming a specific display result,
Special variation display processing for performing variation display of special identification information based on detection of a game ball by the special detection means;
A special hit game process which includes a special hit game capable of providing a game profit advantageous to the player by the normal hit game based on the fact that the variable display of the special identification information has become the specific display result. Yes,
In the error processing, determination of an error is performed based on a detection signal of the special detection unit among the normal detection unit and the special detection unit.

  According to such a game machine, the game ball detection which is an execution trigger of the variable display of the normal identification information and which may lead to the execution of the normal hit game is performed by the normal detection means, and the variable display of the special identification information A special detection means performs game ball detection which is an execution opportunity and may lead to the execution of a special hit game that is more playful than a normal hit game. In the error processing regarding the error of the game ball detection, the judgment of the error is performed based on the detection signal of the special detection means among the normal detection means and the special detection means. For this reason, the ordinary detection means related to the ordinary hit game, which is unlikely to become the final purpose of the fraud, is not targeted for error processing (error determination), and the special detection means for the special hit game which tends to be the final purpose of the fraud. Can be the target of error processing (error determination). As a result, it is possible to minimize the target of the error processing and efficiently perform the determination of the error related to the game ball detection.

The gaming machine of the means 2 is the gaming machine of the means 1 described above,
A variable starting opening capable of changing in the first aspect and the second aspect in which the ball entry possibility of the gaming ball is higher than the first aspect,
The variable starting opening is the second aspect during the normal hit game,
The special detection means is a first ball-insertion detection means capable of detecting a game ball entered into the variable starting opening,
In the error processing, when the detection signal of the first ball entering detection means is turned ON when the normal hit game is not in progress, it is determined that an error has occurred, and an error signal is output.

  According to such a gaming machine, the variable starting opening is provided which can be changed to the second mode in which the ball entering probability of the gaming ball is higher than the first mode in the normal hitting game, and the variable starting opening Detection of the entering game ball is performed by the first entering detection means as a special detection means. Since the variable start opening is the first mode when the normal hit game is not executed, the possibility that the game ball enters the variable start opening is low. Therefore, when the normal hit game is not being executed (when the normal hit game is not in progress), it is a situation where it is difficult for the game ball detection (the special game ball detection related to the special hit game) to occur by the first entering detection means. It is possible that the game ball detection under such circumstances is attributable to fraud. Therefore, in the error processing, when the detection signal of the first ball-entering detection means is turned ON when the normal hit game is not in progress, it is determined that an error has occurred and an error signal is output. As a result, it is possible to accurately determine an error targeting the variable starting opening when the player is not normally hit.

The gaming machine of means 3 is the same as the gaming machine of means 1 or 2 described above,
It is equipped with a non-variable start opening through which game balls can enter.
The special detection means is a second ball-insertion detection means capable of detecting the game ball entered into the starting opening,
In the error processing, when the detection signal of the second ball entry detection means is continuously turned on for a predetermined time, it is determined that an error has occurred, and an error signal is output.

  According to such a gaming machine, the variable starting opening is provided with a non-variable starting opening which does not change the possibility of entering the game ball, and detection of the gaming ball entering the starting opening is detected. Is performed by the second ball-entering detecting means as the special detecting means. The non-variable start-up opening itself does not change the possibility of entering the gaming ball, and the opening serving as the entrance of the gaming ball is always exposed. For this reason, the game ball can enter the non-variable starting opening normally. However, as long as playing a game normally, there is a low possibility that the ball entering the non-variable start opening is generated repeatedly and frequently. Therefore, in the error processing, an error occurs when the detection signal of the second ball-incidence detecting means, which is turned on by detecting the game ball having entered the non-variable start opening, is continuously turned on for a predetermined time, It is determined that the error signal is output. This makes it possible to accurately determine an error for the non-variable start port.

The gaming machine of means 4 is the gaming machine of means 3 described above,
As the start-up port, a first start-up port through which game balls flowing down the first game area among the game areas formed on the game board can enter, and a game ball which flows down the second game area among the game areas And a second starting port capable of entering the ball;
In the error processing, an error occurs when the detection signal of the second entering detection means corresponding to the second starting opening is turned on in the gaming state in which the game ball is caused to enter the first starting opening. The main point is to output an error signal by judging that an error occurred.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the non-variable start opening, the first start opening through which the game ball flowing down the first gaming area of the gaming area can enter and the second gaming area of the gaming area And a second starting opening through which the game ball for flowing the light can enter. In the gaming state in which the game ball is made to enter the first starting opening, the first starting opening is more likely to enter the game ball than the second starting opening. In such a gaming state, when the detection signal of the second ball entry detection means corresponding to the second starting opening is turned on, it is determined that an error has occurred, and an error signal is output. This makes it possible to make a detailed determination of the error targeting the non-variable start port.

The gaming machine of the means 5 is any one of the gaming machines according to the means 2 to 4 described above,
Error notification means for notifying the occurrence of an error based on the error signal;
The gist is that the notification by the error notification means is executed in a mode according to the cause of the error that has triggered the output of the error signal.

  According to such a gaming machine, when an error occurs in the game ball detection directly related to the special hit game, that effect is notified. This error notification is executed based on the above-mentioned error signal, and is executed in a mode according to the cause of the error that triggered the output of the error signal. Therefore, the execution mode of the error notification differs depending on whether the error is attributable to the detection by the first ball entry detection means or the error attributable to the detection by the second ball entry detection means. This makes it possible to make the occurrence of an error and the cause thereof easy to understand to the outside.

  According to the present invention as described above, it is possible to efficiently determine an error related to the game ball detection.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a reverse view of a game machine concerning an example of the present invention. It is a front view showing the composition of the game board of the example of the present invention. It is an enlarged view of the main indicator shown in FIG. 3, and is a figure which shows indicatores with which the game machine is equipped. It is a block diagram showing the electric composition of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of hit and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table | surface which shows the various random numbers which the microcomputer for game control acquires. (A) is a big hit determination table, (B) is a big hit type determination table, (C) is a reach determination table, (D) is a normal symbol determination table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation It is a pattern selection table. It is a table showing a change pattern table. It is a flowchart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a starting opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of processing at the time of starting ball entry. It is a flowchart of common drawing operation processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol standby processing. It is a flow chart of normal symbol success or failure determination processing. It is a flowchart of normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flow chart of processing during normal symbol fluctuation. It is a flowchart of normal symbol decision processing. It is a flow chart of processing of ordinary electric role. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 operation processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol 1 standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 yes or no decision processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 1 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol 1 change. It is a flowchart of the special figure 1 fluctuation interruption processing. It is a flowchart of special symbol 1 decision processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 operation processing. It is a flow chart of special symbol 2 standby processing. It is a flowchart of the special figure 2 success or failure determination process. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing. It is a flowchart of special figure 2 random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during special symbol 2 variation. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 change interruption process. It is a flowchart of special symbol 2 decision processing. It is a flowchart of special electric role processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of jackpot game start processing. It is a flow chart of game state setting processing. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a special drawing operation status setting process 1; It is a flowchart of special electric combination processing 2 (small hit game). FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a special drawing operation status setting process 2; It is a flowchart of holding ball number processing. It is a flowchart of a power failure monitoring process. It is a flowchart of abnormal ball entry monitoring processing. It is a timing chart which shows the relation between the detection of an abnormal ball entry and the output of an error signal. It is a flowchart of sub control main processing. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of 2 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10 ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a flow chart of change production start processing. It is a flowchart of an abnormal entry error notification process. 15 is a flowchart of an abnormal ball entry monitoring process 2;

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described using examples. In the following, the variation display of the special symbol is performed based on the entry of the game ball to the starting opening, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed along with the end of the variation display of the special symbol, the gaming profit of the predetermined amount An example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called "one type type" pachinko game machine (ball-ball game machine) in which a big hit game (special game) to which (for example, winning balls) can be awarded will be described.

  In the following description, the front side (front side) refers to the near side (the side on which the player is positioned at the time of gaming) when the game machine is viewed from the front, and the rear side (rear side) refers to the game It is the back side (back side) when the machine is viewed from the front. Also, the upper side (upper side), the lower side (lower side), the left side (left side) and the right side (right side) are the upper, lower, left and right directions when the gaming machine is viewed from the front. For example, the upper side, the lower side, the left side, and the right side in FIGS. 1 and 3 are indicated.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50, and the gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows the gaming board 2 removed from the gaming machine frame 50.

  The gaming machine frame 50 includes a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main frame 52 for attaching the game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for installing (fixing) the pachinko gaming machine 1 on the island facility of the hall. Ru. The outer frame 53 is fixed to the island facility, and the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are attached to the outer frame via upper and lower frame hinges 56 and 56. The front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are axially supported at one side end side (left side in FIG. 1) in the vertical direction, and can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 53 with the one side end side as an axis. It is configured. That is, only the front frame 51 can be opened (opened) from the closed state shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, or both the front frame 51 and the body frame 52 should be opened (opened). You can also.

  In the front frame 51, a firing handle 60 for firing game balls with a firing strength according to the amount of operation (rotation angle) of the player, a hit ball capable of storing game balls stored and stored to the launcher side A supply tray (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing gaming balls that can not be accommodated in the hit ball supply tray 61 are provided. In the front frame 51, the first effect button 63a and the second effect button 63b (these two effect buttons are generically referred to are operable by the player during the execution of a game effect to be executed with the progress of the game). Therefore, it is simply referred to as "effect button 63". The plurality of effect buttons can be selectively used depending on the type of game effect. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the present embodiment, as long as it can detect an input from a player, or an input detection means (for example, It may be an appearance type, a touch sensor type, etc.), or it may be a non-contact type input detection means (photoelectric type etc) that detects that a part of the player's body has approached and performs input. .

  The front frame 51 is provided with a decorative frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, and an image display device (a second image display device 71, a third image display device 72). As shown in FIG. 1, the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 face the front of the front frame 51 (player's side) so that the player can easily view the display screens 71a, 72a. It is installed to be inclined in the outward direction so as to protrude.

  In the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72, as in the image display device 7 described later, according to the execution / non-execution of the game, the situation of the game, the game effect to be executed, etc. Characters and effects, etc.) and demonstration effects, information about the game (acquired ball out information, number of rounds, number of consecutive runs, remaining period of game state, game mode, reliability / explanation of game effects, etc.), setting of gaming machine Information (volume setting information, brightness setting information, etc.) is displayed. Further, the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 may display different information among the information and may display the same information. Furthermore, when different information is displayed among the information of the image display device 7 (first image display device), the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72, the same information is displayed. There is. In addition, the same information is displayed in any two of the image display device 7 (first image display device), the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72, and the remaining one displays different information. There is also a case.

  The image display device 7 is provided so as to be located inside the game area 3 (in the game area) formed on the game board 2, and the second image display device 71 and the third image display device 72 are provided in the game area 3. It is provided so as to be located outside of the game area (outside the game area). The image display device 7, the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72 may all be referred to simply as "image display device".

  As shown in FIG. 1, the second image display device 71 (image display device provided at the non-opening side end) is attached to the front frame 51 via a hinge 75 (hinge part) for the second image display device. There is. Therefore, the upper and lower second image display apparatus hinges 75 can be pivoted in the left-right direction. More specifically, it is configured to be rotatable by a predetermined angle (about 45 degrees) rightward from the state (normal state) shown in FIG. This is because when the front frame 51 and the main body frame 52 are opened with the upper and lower frame hinges 56 and 56 as axes, the second image display device 71 provided to project forward of the front frame 51 is pachinko It is a structure for preventing collision with a hall facility (a ball rental machine, an inter-platform facility, etc.) provided adjacent to the frame hinge 56 side (the left side in FIG. 1) of the gaming machine 1 for breakage. . On the other hand, the third image display device 72 (image display device provided at the open end) is fixed to the front frame 51 and can not rotate.

  In the game board 2, a game area 3 in which game balls fired by the operation of the firing handle 60 flow down is formed by being surrounded by the rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a decorative board lamp 5. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 for guiding game balls are provided in a protruding manner. In addition, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the end of the rail member 4, and it becomes possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launcher side.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3, an image display 7 comprising a liquid crystal display is provided. The image display device 7 is attached to the game board 2 from the back side of the game board 2. In the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an effect symbol display portion) in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as "effect symbol") are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction. ) Is provided.

  The effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R perform the fluctuation display in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol described later or the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. In this embodiment, the type of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the first special symbol to be changed and displayed mainly according to the gaming state (low probability low base status, high probability low base status, low probability high base status, high probability high base status) The second special symbol is defined. For this reason, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R perform the fluctuation display in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the special symbol mainly executed. The effect pattern 8L is also referred to as "left pattern", the effect pattern 8C is also referred to as "middle pattern", and the effect pattern 8R is also referred to as "right pattern".

  The display mode of the effect symbol display area 7b shown in FIG. 3 shows one scene when the gaming state is in the normal state (a low probability low base state described later, state A). Although it will be described in detail later, in the low probability low base state, the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the starting opening (the second starting opening 21) is set low compared to the high base state, and the special symbol judgment Probability (the first special symbol pass / fail decision probability and the second special symbol pass / fail decision probability) is a low probability (also referred to as “predetermined probability”), and the variation time of the second special symbol is greater than the variation time of the first special symbol It is set to a long time (more than 2 times) (all outliers are 10 minutes). Therefore, in the normal state, the left game area 3A (the second game area) is displayed rather than the game ball shot in the right game area 3B (the second game area) and the second start hole 21 entering the ball to change and display the second special symbol. It is considered advantageous for the player to play a game in which the game ball is fired in 1 game area and entered into the first starting opening 20 and the first special symbol is variably displayed. That is, it can be said that the normal state is a gaming state in which the first special symbol (effect symbol) is variably displayed. For this reason, in the normal state (state A), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R on the effect symbol display area 7b are to perform variable display and stop display in synchronization with the first special symbol.

  In addition, the rendering symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are each composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9". The variable display of the effect pattern 8 is performed by scrolling the effect pattern in the order (ascending order) “1” → “2”... “8” → “9”, “9” When it reaches to “1”, it returns to “1” and repeats scroll display until fluctuation end (stop display). Then, a first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as a "first special symbol display portion" to be described later) according to a combination of the left, middle and right effect symbols displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (stop display mode) As a result of the variable display of the first special symbol displayed on the screen or a result of the variable display of the second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display 41b (also referred to as "the second special symbol display portion"), that is, The result of the special symbol acceptance / rejection determination is displayed (notified) so that the player can easily recognize.

  For example, when the result of the special symbol success or failure judgment is a big hit (the first specific), the production symbol is stopped and displayed with a 3-digit identical symbol (Zoro eyes) such as "777" ("big hit symbol") Say). In the case of a small hit (second specific hit), it is rendered with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a small hit dedicated symbol such as "3 * 3" (also referred to as "small hit symbol"). Stop displaying the symbol. Furthermore, when the result of the special symbol qualification judgment is out, stop the production design with the barakage design which is different in at least one of the three designs such as "637" and "373" ("outside design It is also called "). In addition, when it becomes a small hit, it may change to the aspect which carries out stop display of a small hit exclusive symbol, and may carry out stop display of the pattern of the same aspect with a small hit symbol and a detached symbol. Also, if there are multiple small hits (first small hit, second small hit, etc.) as small hits, different small hit symbols (first small hit symbol, second small hit symbol) so that they can be distinguished. The same (common) small hit symbols may be stopped and displayed so that it is difficult to distinguish them.

  The player can easily grasp the progress of the game (the result of the special symbol determination result) by looking at the effect pattern stopped and displayed as described above. That is, the player does not generally grasp the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a or the second special symbol indicator 41b, rather than directly grasping the result of the special symbol equality determination or not, The effect design displayed in the symbol display area 7b is seen and grasped. In addition, as the mode of the fluctuation display of the production design, for example, the mode in which the scroll display is performed in the vertical direction, the left and right, the diagonal direction, etc., the mode in which the production display is performed using only the first production symbol display section 7b In addition to the above, one or both of the second effect symbol display unit 71a and the third effect symbol display unit 72a are used to perform effect display. In addition to this, an aspect may be provided in which effects are displayed using only the second effect symbol display portion 71a or the third effect symbol display portion 72a.

  Here, any one (or all) of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol is simply referred to as "symbol" or "identification information". In addition, the first special symbol is also referred to as "first special identification information", and the second special symbol is also referred to as "second special identification information". The first special symbol and the second special symbol are collectively referred to as "special identification" It is also referred to as information, and the effect pattern is also referred to as effect identification information. Furthermore, special symbol success or failure judgment is also simply referred to as "pass / fail judgment" or "first success / fail judgment", and the control unit (main control unit 80) that executes the special symbol success or failure judgment is It is also referred to as an execution means.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying game effects (rendering symbol game effects) using the effect symbols as described above, a hit to be executed along with the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) Game effects (big hit game effects, small hit game effects), demonstration effects for waiting for customers, etc. are displayed. In the effect pattern game effect and the hit game effect and the demonstration effect, in addition to the effect pattern such as the numbers, effect images other than the effect pattern such as the background image and the character image are also displayed. Although details will be described later, the game state (state A, state B or state C) or the state where the game ball is fired to the left game area 3A or the game is played or the game ball is fired to the right game area 3B The display mode on the effect symbol display area 7b is different depending on whether or not the player plays a game. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of fluctuating and displaying both the first special symbol and the second special symbol in parallel (simultaneously), and such a type of gaming machine Is also called "simultaneous change machine (parallel change machine)".

  Furthermore, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect on-hold display area 9c (first effect on-hold display unit) that displays the first effect on hold 9a according to the number of stored first special views. A second effect on-hold display area 9 d (a second effect on-hold display unit) is provided to display a second effect on hold 9 b in accordance with the storage number of the second special view to be described later. By the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold 9a and the second effect hold 9b in the effect hold display area, the first special view hold displayed on the first special view hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later It is possible to show the player the number of memories of the second special figure reserve displayed on the second special figure reserve display 43b and the number of memories of the second special figure reserve displayed on the second special figure reserve indicator 43b. The display position of the first effect hold display unit and the display position of the second effect hold display unit may change depending on the game state, the game mode, or the game effect (reach effect or the like) to be executed. In addition, only one of the first effect hold display unit and the second effect hold display unit may be displayed (for example, only the effect hold display unit corresponding to the special symbol as the subject).

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center decorative body 10 surrounding the display screen 7a (effect symbol display area 7b) is provided. The center decorative body 10 is formed of a plastic (resin) molded product and is attached to the surface (front surface) of the game board 2 as a frame-shaped component (panel component) whose center is open. . The display screen 7 a of the image display device 7 can be visually recognized through the central opening of the center decorative body 10.

  At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage unit 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which game balls can be rolled is provided. A hollow warp 12 is provided on the left side of the center decoration 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, and receives game balls flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game balls from the warp exit, and guides the game balls to the stage section 11. The gaming ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 is capable of entering the first starting opening 20 described later with high possibility compared to the gaming ball not guided to the stage unit 11. Furthermore, at the upper part of the center decorative body 10, there is a decorative member 13 (panel lamp 5) such as an LED or the like, which can be lighted according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in which characters, figures, etc. There is.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 which is operable with the game effect is provided on the upper part of the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13. In FIG. 3, although only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, for example, the movable decorative member 14 falls downward with the execution of the game effect with a relatively high probability of hitting (predetermined The movable decorative member 14 covers the front surface of the display screen 7a so that most of the movable decorative member 14 is visible. By such an operation of the movable decorative member 14, the player can increase the feeling of expectation for hitting, and it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  Here, the image display device capable of performing display effects by displaying various effect images according to the game situation is also referred to as "display effect means", and operates during the game effects to provide movable effects. The movable decorative member 14 that can be performed is also referred to as "movable effect means". In addition to the movable decorative member 14, for example, when the effect button 63 moves up and down or vibrates along with the game effect, the effect button 63 can also be said to be "movable effect means". In addition, the speaker 67 capable of producing sound effects by emitting various sounds (sound effects) according to the game situation is also referred to as "sound effect means", and various lights are produced according to the game situation. The board lamp 5, the frame lamp 66 and the decoration member 13 capable of performing light effects by emitting light are also referred to as "light effect means". In addition to the panel lamp 5 and the like, for example, the effect button 63 and the projection handle 60 incorporate an electric decoration member such as an LED as in the decoration member 13, and the action of the electric decoration member makes the game situation When lighting, blinking, etc. accordingly, the effect button 63 and the emission handle 60 can also be said to be "light effect means". Furthermore, these "display effect means", "movable effect means", "sound effect means" and "light effect means" are collectively referred to as "effect means".

  Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 is provided which has a non-variable first starting opening 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change. A random number etc. for special symbol proficiency determination is obtained based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20, and when a predetermined condition (variation start condition) established in advance is established, the proficiency determination pertaining to the first special symbol While being executed (also referred to as “the first special symbol suitability determination”), the first special symbol (first special identification information) is variably displayed based on the result of the determination. Then, when a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the first special symbol is stopped and displayed, and displayed in a mode according to the result of the first special symbol suitability determination.

  Above the area (right gaming area 3B) on the right side of the center decoration 10 in the gaming area 3, the gate 28 ("general drawing start opening", "passage opening" or " It is also referred to as "ceiling hole". The game balls flowing down the right gaming area 3B from the upstream side of the gate 28 pass the gate 28 and flow down the right gaming area 3B. The gate 28 doubles as a start gate 29 (also referred to as a combination gate or an operation gate) for starting a big hit game. That is, this gate is the gate 28 and also the start gate 29.

  When the gaming ball passes through the gate 28, the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a, and a random number for normal symbol judgment or the like is acquired. Then, when a predetermined condition (variation condition) defined in advance is established, the normal symbol judgment (also referred to as "the second judgment") is executed, and the normal symbol is variably displayed based on the result of the judgment. When the predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the normal symbol is displayed in a mode according to the result of the determination of the propriety. At this time, when the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, a movable member 23 described later operates (open operation), and the second start port 21 is opened. In addition, the control unit (main control unit 80) that executes normal symbol judgment whether the movable member 23 is operated (open operation) and the second starting opening 21 is opened or not It is also referred to as “second pass / fail judgment execution means”.

  The gate sensor 28a doubles as a start gate sensor 29a for starting a big hit game. That is, the sensor that detects the passage to the gate is the gate sensor 28a and also the start gate sensor 29a. In addition, although it will be described in detail later, when the game ball passes the gate 28 (start gate 29), the function as the start gate 29 is exhibited when a condition that can execute a big hit game is established. It is only (also known as a big hit executable state or a big hit standby state). Therefore, when the game ball passes the gate 28 (start gate 29) when the condition (big hit standby state) is not established, control processing relating to the normal symbol is executed, and the big hit start processing is not executed. In addition, when the game ball passes through the start gate 29 (gate 28) when the condition is satisfied (in the big hit standby state), the big hit game in standby is started and a predetermined big winning opening ( The round game in which the first large winning opening 30) is in the open state (the ball entry possible state) is started.

  In the area (right gaming area 3B) on the right side of the first starting opening 20 (fixed winning device 19) in the gaming area 3, a first big winning device 31 ("first variable entering ball") provided with a first big winning opening 30 (Also referred to as “mouth”). The first big winning device 31 has an opening and closing member 32, and opens and closes the first big winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening and closing member 32, and functions as a special electric combination (first special electric combination) It is.

  The opening and closing member 32 is a game ball passage whose upper surface is a substantially rectangular shape (long plate shape), and in the closed state, the entrance of the first large winning opening 30 is closed and the game ball is the upper surface of the opening and closing member 32. It is possible to pass. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 is formed to be inclined from the upstream side to the downstream side (left to right in the drawing). As a result, when the opening and closing member 32 is in the closed state, the gaming balls having flowed down to the entrance (opening) of the first large winning opening 30 do not enter the first large winning opening 30. It passes over the upper surface and flows down in the downstream direction of the game area.

  In addition, the opening and closing member 32 is driven by the first big winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5), and the opening and closing member 32 retracts toward the back of the game board 3 to form the game ball passage. There is no As a result, when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state, the gaming ball having flowed down to the entrance of the first big winning opening 30 enters the first big winning opening 30. Thus, the opening and closing member 32 for opening and closing the entrance of the first large winning opening 30 is a retractable opening and closing member, and the gaming ball which has flown down smoothly in the open state (at the time of opening) While entering the winning opening 30 and guiding the gaming ball which has flowed down in the closed state (at the closing time) to an arbitrary direction (the second starting opening 21 described later) by the inclined upper surface passage It becomes possible. In addition, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening and closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first big winning device 31 (the first variable entry port), the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 32, the game ball can not enter the ball impossible entry state (closed state) and entering the game ball can enter It can be changed to the ball capable state (open state).

  In the area (right gaming area 3B) on the right side of the first starting opening 20 (fixed winning device 19) in the gaming area 3, the game ball enters the lower part (downstream side) of the first big winning opening 30 There is provided a second fixed winning device 25 having a non-variable third starting opening 26 whose ease does not change. Based on the entry of the game ball into the third starting opening 26, a random number etc. for special symbol eligibility determination is obtained, and when a predetermined condition (variation start condition) established in advance is established, the eligibility determination pertaining to the second special symbol ( While the 2nd special symbol propriety judgment is performed, the 2nd special symbol (2nd special identification information) is variably displayed based on the result of the propriety determination. Then, when a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and displayed in a mode according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the lower part (downstream) of the first big winning opening 30, the gaming ball passage is branched up and down (upper and lower), and the upper game ball passage provided with the third starting opening 26; A lower game ball passage on which the second starting opening 31 and the second big winning opening 35 are provided is formed. The game ball guided to the upper row side game ball passage contacts the game nail 16 provided in the vicinity of the third start opening 26 to enter the third start opening 26 or the third start opening 26. It flows downstream without entering the ball and flows into the out port 34. In addition, since the 3rd starting opening 26 is a non-variable starting opening (fixed type winning device) which can always enter the ball, it becomes a big hit in the left hitting game (so-called, first hit), the first big hit game When the game is executed in a right-handed game, the second special view reserve is stored by the game ball entering the third starting opening 26 during the big hit game, so the second special view reserve immediately after the big hit game is over The variable display of the second special symbol based on can be executed.

  In the area (right gaming area 3B) on the right side of the first starting opening 20 (fixed winning device 19) in the gaming area 3, the game ball enters the lower part (downstream side) of the first big winning opening 30 A variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable start opening") is provided which has a variable second start opening 21 of which the easiness changes. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21, random numbers etc. for special symbol pros and cons determination are acquired, and when a predetermined condition (variation start condition) defined in advance is satisfied, the probability determination pertaining to the second special symbol ( While the 2nd special symbol propriety judgment is performed, the 2nd special symbol (2nd special identification information) is variably displayed based on the result of the propriety determination. Then, when a predetermined time (variation time) has elapsed from the start of the variable display, the second special symbol is stopped and displayed, and displayed in a mode according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination.

  The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23 (also referred to as an “open / close member”), opens and closes the second start port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23, and functions as a normal electric wheel. By the opening and closing operation of the movable member 23, the second starting opening 21 is in the first mode (closed state) and in the second mode (opened state) in which the possibility of entering the gaming ball is higher than that in the first mode. It is possible to change. In the second starting port 21 of this embodiment, the game ball can enter the ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and the game ball can not enter the ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. When the movable member 23 is in the closed state, the second starting port 21 is completely when the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than in the open state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the

  The upper surface of the movable member 23 is a substantially rectangular (long-plate shaped) gaming ball passage, similar to the opening / closing member 32. In the closed state, the entrance of the second starting port 21 is closed and the movable member The game ball can pass through the upper surface of the vehicle. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the movable member 23 is formed to be inclined from the upstream side to the downstream side (right to left in the drawing). As a result, when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, the gaming ball having flowed down to the inlet (opening) of the second starting opening 21 does not enter the second starting opening 21 and the upper surface of the movable member 23 It passes and flows down in the downstream direction of the game area.

  In addition, the movable member 23 is driven by the second start opening solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5), and the movable member 23 retracts in the back direction of the game board 3 (vertical direction to the game board surface) to form a game ball passage. The movable member 23 which has been removed from the inlet of the second start port 21 disappears. As a result, when the movable member 23 is in the open state, the gaming ball having flowed down to the inlet of the second starting opening 21 enters the second starting opening 21. As described above, the movable member 23 for opening and closing the entrance of the second start opening 21 is a projecting / retracting opening / closing member similar to the opening / closing member 32, and in the open state (at the time of opening) The ball is allowed to smoothly enter the second starting opening 21 and, in the closed state (at the closing time), the game ball which has flowed down is directed in any direction (the second large winning opening 35 described later) by the inclined upper surface passage. Lead to

  Further, in the area (right gaming area 3B) on the right side of the first starting opening 20 (fixed winning device 19) in the gaming area 3, a second winning opening is provided below the second starting opening 21 (downstream). A second large winning device 36 (also referred to as a "second variable ball entry port") having 35 is provided. The second big winning device 36 has an opening and closing member 37, and opens and closes the second large winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening and closing member 37, and functions as a special electric combination (second special electric combination) It is. .

  Similar to the opening and closing member 32, the opening and closing member 37 has a substantially rectangular (long plate-like) gaming ball passage, and in the closed state, the opening of the second big winning opening 35 is closed and the opening and closing is performed. The game ball can pass through the upper surface of the member 37. As shown in FIG. 3, the upper surface of the opening and closing member 37 is formed to be inclined from the upstream side to the downstream side (right to left in the drawing). As a result, when the opening and closing member 37 is in the closed state, the gaming ball having flowed down to the entrance (opening) of the second large winning opening 35 does not enter the second large winning opening 35. It passes over the upper surface and flows down in the downstream direction of the game area.

  In addition, the opening and closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5), and the opening and closing member 37 retracts in the back direction of the game board 3 (vertical direction to the game board surface) to form a game ball passage. The opening and closing member 37 which has been removed from the entrance of the second large winning opening 35 is removed. As a result, when the opening and closing member 37 is in the open state, the gaming ball having flowed down to the entrance of the second big winning opening 35 enters the second big winning opening 35. In this manner, the opening and closing member 37 for opening and closing the entrance of the second large winning opening 35 is a projecting and retracting opening and closing member similar to the opening and closing member 32, and when open (when open) Smoothly enter the second large winning opening 35 and, in the closed state (at the time of closing), guide the game balls which have flowed down to an arbitrary direction (out port 34) by the inclined upper surface passage. It becomes possible. In addition, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 only when the open / close member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second big winning device 36 (the second variable entry port), by the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing member 37, the game ball can not enter the ball impossible entering state (closed state) and entering the game ball can enter It can be changed to the ball capable state (open state).

  Also, in the area (left gaming area 3A) on the left side of the first starting opening 20 (fixed winning device 19) in the gaming area 3, a plurality of (three in the present embodiment) general ball entrances 27 are provided. .

  As described above, the game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right from the center in the horizontal direction. It can be divided into How to shoot the game ball so that the game ball flows down on the left gaming area 3A is called left hitting, and how to shoot the game ball so that the gaming ball flows down on the right gaming area 3B is called right hitting . In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal state (low probability low base state, state A) at the start of the game aims to enter the first starting opening 20 by hitting left. That is, the normal state at the start of the game is a left-handed game mainly based on entering the ball into the first starting opening 20 by hitting the left (first special symbol hit / not determination).

  On the other hand, if it becomes a big hit in the hit determination (the first special symbol hit or not decision) based on entering the ball to the first start opening 20, after the end of the big hit game and the big hit game (low probability high base state or high probability low base state) The game is aimed at entering the gate 28, the first large winning opening 30, the second starting opening 21, the third starting opening 26 or the second large winning opening 35 with a right-handed game. That is, in the case of a big hit game, as well as a low probability high base state (state B) or a high probability low base state (state C), entering the second starting opening 21 or the third starting opening 26 by right hitting (second special It becomes a right-handed game mainly on the judgment of the symbol success or failure.

  Then, the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21, the third start opening 26, the general entrance 27, the first winning opening 30, and the second opening 35 are each a trigger for winning a prize ball. When it is considered as a ball mouth and game balls enter each entrance, a predetermined number of game balls (also referred to as "prize balls" or "game profits") are entered at each entrance. Be paid out (given). On the other hand, the gate 28 is not a trigger for delivering the winning balls, and even if the gaming ball passes through the gate 28, the winning balls are not paid out.

  In this embodiment, the number of winning balls (the amount of gaming profit) to be paid out based on entering the first large winning opening 30 is calculated based on the entering of the second large winning opening 35. It is set more than the number (the amount of game profit). Specifically, the first large winning opening 30 pays out 15 winning balls for one entering ball, and the second large winning opening 35 has 10 pieces for one entering ball. It is supposed to pay out the prize ball. Further, in the present embodiment, the number of winning balls (the amount of gaming profit) to be paid out based on entering the first starting opening 20 is based on entering the second starting opening 21 or the third starting opening 26. The number is set to be larger than the number of prize balls (the amount of game profit) to be paid out. Specifically, the first starting opening 20 dispenses five winning balls for one entering ball, and the second starting opening 21 and the third starting opening 26 are for one entering ball. One prize ball is to be paid out. Further, the general entrance 27 pays out ten winning balls for one entering ball. The number of winning balls is merely an example, and the number of winning balls can be set arbitrarily according to the specifications of the gaming machine.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the main display 40 is disposed at the lower right portion of the game board 2. The main display 40 includes a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display section) for changing and stopping the first special symbol, and a second special symbol for changing and stopping the second special symbol. A display 41 b (second special symbol display portion) and a normal symbol display 42 (normal symbol display portion) for fluctuating display and stop display of a normal symbol (also referred to as “normal identification information”) are included. In addition, on the main display 40, a first special view hold display 43a that displays the number of stored determinations of the pass / fail determination information (first special view pending) pertaining to the first special symbol, and pass / fail determination information pertaining to the second special symbol ( The second special view reserve display 43b that displays the number of stored second special view reserves), and the common drawing reserve display 44 that displays the stored number of the pass / fail judgment information (general drawing reserve) pertaining to the normal symbol are included. It is done.

  Furthermore, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol pass / fail judgment or the second special symbol pass / fail judgment has been hit, the first special symbol pass / fail judgment or the second special symbol pass / fail judgment Round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the big hit game to be executed when the result of the hit, the gaming state indicator 46 indicating that the probability variation function is activated, and the firing direction of the gaming ball, ie right strike A launch direction indicator 47 is included to indicate whether it should be left or hit. The various displays included in these main displays 40 are controlled by the main control unit described later.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed based on the entry of the gaming ball into the first starting opening 20. On the other hand, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed based on the ball entry of the gaming ball into the second starting opening 21 or the third starting opening 26. That is, the 1st starting opening 20 is a starting opening (1st starting opening) which becomes an execution opportunity of the fluctuation display of the 1st special symbol (1st identification information), and the 2nd starting opening 21 and the 3rd starting opening 26 are It is a starting opening (2nd starting opening) which becomes an execution opportunity of the fluctuation display of the 2nd special symbol (2nd identification information). In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. The first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display portion 41. In addition, the first special view hold indicator 43a and the second special view hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special view hold indicator 43.

  In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (special identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then displayed as a stop, and the first start opening 20, the second start by the special symbol (stop symbol) displayed as a stop (derivation display). It announces the result of the propriety determination (special symbol propriety determination, big hit lottery, small hit lottery) based on entering the ball into the mouth 21 or the third starting port 26. The special symbol to be stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from among a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol acceptance determination. In the case where the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (that is, a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the first large winning opening 30 is an open pattern according to the type of the specified special symbol stopped and displayed. Alternatively, a special game (big hit game, small hit game) for opening the second big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30 and second large winning opening 35) in the special game will be described later. It should be noted that the special game for opening the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 is also referred to as "special hit game", and means (main control unit) for executing the special game (special hit game) It is also referred to as "special game execution means" or "special hit game execution means". Also, there are cases where "special hit game" refers to either or both of the big hit game and the small hit game.

  The stop display of the special symbol is performed until a predetermined stop display time (fixed display time) has elapsed. And, when the special display being stopped is out of design (disengagement mode, non-specific mode) and the special view hold is stored at the time of the stop display, when the stop display time elapses, the order of storage The oldest (first) special map reservation of the is digested, and this starts the variation display of the next special symbol. In addition, when the special symbol displayed in the stop display is detached and the special view reserve is not stored at the time of the stop display, the stop display state of the special symbol is maintained even after the stop display time has elapsed. Be done. On the other hand, when the special symbol displayed stop is the big hit symbol, when the stop display time elapses, it shifts to the opening period of the big hit game described later, and the first round of the big hit game is started after the opening period. . In addition, it is general that the stop display time of the special symbol is "0.5 seconds to 1.0 seconds", and is "0.6 seconds" in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41 a is configured by eight LEDs indicated by “ip”, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the first special symbol pass / fail determination. For example, when the result of the first special symbol suitability determination is the first big hit (4R first big hit), the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on and the rest are turned off. Also, in the case of the second big hit (4R second big hit), the four "jnkl" LEDs are turned on and the rest are turned off. Also, when it comes off, the two "lo" LEDs can be turned on and the rest can be turned off.

  In addition, the second special symbol display 41b is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and displays a special symbol according to the result of the second special symbol suitability determination. About the stop display mode, similarly to the first special symbol display 41b, different display modes are determined depending on the result (big hit, small hit, out) of the second special symbol pass / fail judgment. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed (before the derivation display), the variation display of the special symbol is performed over a predetermined variation time, but the variation display mode is, for example, light from left to right in a predetermined order Each LED lights up so that it may flow repeatedly.

  Here, among the stop display modes (display results of the variation display) of the special symbol and the effect pattern, the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol pass / fail determination is hit (big hit or small hit) It is also called "specific mode", "specific display mode" or "specific display result", and the stop display mode corresponding to the case where the result of the special symbol judgment is out is "out mode", "non-specific mode" , "Non-specific display mode" or "non-specific display result". In addition, the stop display mode corresponding to the special symbol hit / fail judgment result is a big hit, also referred to as the "big hit mode", and the stop display mode corresponding to the small hit result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is "small It is also referred to as a hit mode. Furthermore, it points to any or all of the image display device, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display portion), the second special symbol display 41b (second special symbol display portion), and the special symbol display portion 41. It is also called "variation display means" or "identification information display means".

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a game ball entry into the first start opening 20, the second start opening 21 or the third start opening 26, various symbols such as special symbol pass / fail judgment random numbers based on the ball entry. Information (also referred to as “acquired information”) is acquired, and the acquired various types of information are temporarily stored in a special-image holding storage unit 85 formed in the RAM of the main control unit 80. In detail, if it is the information acquired based on entering the first starting opening 20, it is stored as the first special view reserve (also referred to as "first acquired information") in the first special view reserve storage unit 85a, If it is information acquired based on entering the ball to the second starting opening 21 or the third starting opening 26, it is stored in the second special view holding storage unit 85b as a second special view holding (also referred to as "second acquisition information"). Be done. An upper limit is set to the number of special drawing reservations that can be stored in each special drawing reservation storage unit 85, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is four. These first special view reserve storage unit 85a and second special view reserve storage unit 85b are also referred to as "first acquired information storage means" and "second acquired information storage means", respectively, and also collectively referred to as "obtained information storage means". .

  The special view reserve stored in the special view reserve storage unit 85 is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special view reserve becomes possible. Digestion of the special figure reservation means that a random number etc. for special symbol propriety determination corresponding to the special figure reservation is determined, and the variation display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the ball entry of the gaming ball to the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 can not be immediately executed at the time of entering the ball, ie, each special During the execution of the variable display of the symbol or during the special game based on any of the special symbol equality determination, the right to the special symbol equality determination for the entering ball is reserved with a predetermined number (four each) as the upper limit (pending ) Can be.

  Then, the number of such special drawing reservations is displayed on the first special drawing reservation indicator 43a and the second special drawing reservation indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special view hold display 43a is configured by two LEDs of "uv", and the first special view is displayed by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special view hold. It displays the number of reservations. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn 緑: turn on green) In the case of “u □ v ●”, the LED of u can be turned off and the LED of v can be turned on in red. In addition, when the number of reservations is 2, it is possible to set a display mode in which the LED of u is turned on in red and the LED of v is turned off, such as “u · v □”. Moreover, when the number of reservations is 3, it can be set as the display mode which lights both LEDs in red like "u ● v ●". Moreover, when the number of reservations is 4 (upper limit number), both LEDs can be lit in green as in "u v v」 ", and the display mode can be made. The second special view hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and the second special view hold is performed by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special view hold. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “w □ x □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, turn :: turn on green) 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special view hold display 43a.

  The variation display of the normal symbol is performed based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28 (detection by the gate sensor 28a). In the normal symbol display 42, after normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined period of time, the stop display is performed, and the result of the normal symbol acceptance determination based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28 is displayed by the normal symbols (stop symbols) displayed stop. Inform. The normal symbol to be stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from among a plurality of types of normal symbols by normal symbol judgment. In the case where the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specified normal symbol (performing normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting opening 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. The opening pattern of the second start port 21 will be described later. In addition, the thing of the auxiliary game which opens the 2nd starting opening 21 is also called "ordinary hit game", and the means (main control part) which executes the auxiliary game (ordinary hit game) is referred to as "auxiliary game execution means" or It is also referred to as "normal hit game execution means".

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is configured of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol suitability determination according to the lighting mode thereof It is. For example, if the judgment result is a hit, both LEDs are lighted and the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as "s.t." (e.g., ■: lighted, □: lighted off). In addition, when the judgment result is out, the out-of-the-box normal symbol of a mode in which only the LED of t is lighted is displayed, such as "s * t1". Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed over a predetermined and predetermined change time. The mode of the variable display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs repeat lighting and extinction alternately.

  When the game ball passes to the gate 28, the pachinko gaming machine 1 acquires various information (also referred to as "acquired information") such as a random number for normal pattern judgment on the basis of the passage, and acquires various information Is temporarily stored as a common drawing reservation in the common drawing reservation storage unit 86 formed in the RAM of the main control unit 80. An upper limit is set to the number of common drawing reservations that can be stored in the common drawing reservation storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in the present embodiment is four. The regular drawing reserve stored in the regular drawing reserve storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the regular drawing reserve becomes possible. The term “general drawing reserve” means to determine a normal symbol suitability determination random number corresponding to the common drawing reserve, and to execute the variation display of the normal symbol to indicate the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the gaming ball to the gate 28 can not be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, during the execution of the variation display of the normal symbol It is possible to reserve (hold) the right of normal symbol judgment on the passage, with a predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of general drawing reservations is displayed on the common drawing reservation display 44. Specifically, the common drawing reservation display 44 is configured by two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of common drawing reservations by lighting the LEDs according to the number of common drawing reservations. For example, when the number of reservations is 0, the display mode is to turn off both LEDs, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green); In the case of “q □ r ●”, the LED of q can be turned off, and the LED of r can be lit in red. Further, the number of reservations 2 to 4 is also determined in the same manner as the first special view reservation indicator 43a.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment controls the main game board 80 ("main control unit" or "main control unit" or Game control unit), a sub control board 90 (also referred to as a "sub control unit", a "sub control unit", or a "production control unit") that performs control relating to effects to be executed with the progress of the game; Image control for display control of the payout control board 110 (also referred to as "payout control unit") that performs control related to payout, the image display device, the effect display 102, the third effect hold indicator 103a, and the fourth effect hold indicator 103b A substrate 100 (image control unit) and the like are provided. As shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case containing a main control board 80 is provided substantially at the center on the rear side (back side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case An image control board etc. containing the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100 is provided, and a sub control board containing case containing the sub control board 90 is provided on the image control board etc. It is provided. In addition, on the lower left side of the main control board case, a payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided, and on the right side thereof, a power board case for housing the power board 109 is provided.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter "game control microcomputer") 81 is mounted which controls the progression of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing a program or the like for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like through the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port unit). The input / output circuit 87 may be incorporated in the game control microcomputer 81. Also, the ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the special view reserve storage unit 85 (the first special view reserve storage unit 85a and the second special view reserve storage unit 85b) and the general view reserve storage unit 86 described above. .

  Further, an external information terminal plate 83 is connected to the main control board 80 via an information output circuit 82. The information output circuit 82 is a circuit for outputting various signals (external information) generated by the gaming control microcomputer 81 to the outside of the gaming machine. The external information terminal board 83 is provided with a terminal to which a wire (signal line) of an external device (not shown) such as a hall computer installed in the game hall is connected. By connecting an external device to the external information terminal board 83, the external device can receive various information (external information) output from the gaming control microcomputer 81 (that is, the pachinko gaming machine 1). Become.

  Furthermore, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal (sensor signal) is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, as the sensors, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the third start port sensor 26a, the general entrance sensor 27a, the gate sensor 28a (start gate sensor 29a), the first large The winning opening sensor 30a and the second big winning opening sensor 35a are connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means". Further, the gate sensor 28a is also referred to as "normal detection means", and the first start opening sensor 20a, the second start opening sensor 21a, and the third start opening sensor 26a are also referred to as "special detection means". Furthermore, the second start port sensor 21a is also referred to as "first ball entry detection means", and the first start port sensor 20a and the third start port sensor 26a are also referred to as "second ball entry detection means". The first large winning opening sensor 30a and the second large winning opening sensor 35a are also referred to as "third ball entry detection means", and the general ball entry sensor 27a is also referred to as "fourth ball entry detection means".

  The first starting opening sensor 20a (special detecting means, second ball entering detecting means) is provided in the first starting opening 20 and detects the game ball entering the first starting opening 20. The second start opening sensor 21a (special detection means, first ball entry detection means) is provided in the second start opening 21 and detects the game ball entered in the second start opening 21. The third starting opening sensor 26 a (special detection means, second ball entering detection means) is provided in the third starting opening 26 and detects the game ball entering the third starting opening 26. The gate sensor 28a (normal detection means) is provided in the gate 28 and detects the game ball passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a (third entering detection means) is provided in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball entering the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a (third entering detection means) detects the gaming ball provided in the second large winning opening 35 and entering the second large winning opening 35. The general ball entrance sensor 27a (fourth ball entrance detection means) is provided in each of the general ball entrances 27, and detects gaming balls having entered the general ball entrance 27. In addition, one general ball entry sensor 27a may be provided in the gaming ball passage leading to each general ball inlet 27.

  In the present embodiment, based on sensor signals (detection signals and detection information) output from sensors other than the gate sensor 28a, an abnormal entry ball (also referred to as an "abnormal entry ball") to various starting openings and winning openings It is configured to be able to determine whether it has occurred. Specifically, based on the sensor signals of the respective sensors (special detection means) of the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, and the third starting opening sensor 26a, occurrence or non-occurrence of an abnormal ball entering the starting opening It is configured to be able to judge. That is, among the gate sensor 28a (normal detection means) and the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a and the third start port sensor 26a (special detection means), the first start port sensor 20a, the second start The determination of an abnormal ball entry is performed based on each sensor signal (game ball detection by special detection means) of the mouth sensor 21a and the third starting mouth sensor 26a. Further, based on the sensor signals of the first large winning opening sensor 30a and the second large winning opening sensor 35a, it is possible to determine the presence or absence of an abnormal entry into the special winning opening. Furthermore, based on the sensor signal of the general ball entrance sensor 27a, it is possible to determine the presence or absence of an abnormal ball entry into the general ball entrance. The determination (the determination of the error relating to the game ball detection) relating to these abnormal ball entry is performed by the below-mentioned abnormal ball entry monitoring process (S211) by the main control unit 80 (microcomputer 81 for game control).

  Further, as the solenoids, a second starting opening solenoid 24, a first big winning opening solenoid 33, and a second big winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting port solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first big winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the open / close member 32 of the first big winning device 31. The second large winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the open / close member 37 of the second large winning device 36.

  The main control board 80 further includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special view hold indicator 43a, a second special view hold indicator 43b, and a general drawing A hold indicator 44, a round indicator 45, a game state indicator 46, a launch direction indicator 47 and a hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80).

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110, and receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for dispensing monitoring. The payout control substrate 110 is connected to a payout device 120 that dispenses a winning ball and a rental ball, and a card unit 135, and a launch device 112 via a launch control substrate 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). Is connected. The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1). The card unit 135 is installed adjacent to one end of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (usually on the left side in FIG. 1), and the prepaid card (game) is inserted by the player performing a predetermined ball lending operation. Ball lending is enabled based on information stored in a value storage medium) or the like.

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) for controlling the payout of the gaming balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM storing a program or the like for controlling payout of gaming balls, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 controls the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on a signal from the game control microcomputer 81 or a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. It drives and pays out a prize ball and pays out a rental ball. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) is operated, the touch switch 114 detects the player's touch on the launch handle 60, and the launch volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the launch handle 60. Then, the firing motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the gaming ball is fired with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the firing volume 115.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional (one direction) communication connection in which only transmission of a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90 is possible. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a not-shown unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) as a communication direction control means is interposed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the subsidiary control board 90 is mounted with a presentation control one-chip microcomputer 91 ("a presentation control microcomputer") for controlling the presentation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM storing a program for controlling a game effect as the game progresses, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM. There is. The effect control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from other boards via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 91. Also, the ROM may be externally attached.

  An image control board 100, an audio control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. Based on the command received from the main control board 80, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 controls the CPU (VDP) of the image control one chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100. , Image display device 7 (first image display device), second image display device 71, third image display device 72, effect indicator 102, third effect suspension indicator 103a, and fourth effect suspension indicator 103b Give control. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for expanding image data. In the ROM of the image control board 100, still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.) Image data such as a background image is stored. The CPU (VDP) of the image control board 100 reads the image data from the ROM based on the command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is performed based on the read image data.

  The effect indicator 102 is composed of two LEDs, one of which performs variation indication and stop indication according to the variation indication and the stop indication of the first special symbol, and the other LED shows the variation indication of the second special symbol. Display the variation result and the stop display according to the stop display and the display result (the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment) of the first special symbol or the second special symbol by turning on / off the corresponding LED or the color Stop display with. Similarly, the third effect hold indicator 103a and the fourth effect hold indicator 103b are each formed of two LEDs. The third effect hold indicator 103a is displayed on the first effect hold indicator 43a and the first special view hold indicator 43a according to the combination of the lighting and extinguishing of the two LEDs, or the combination of colors. Display control is performed in a display mode that indicates the same hold number as the hold number. In addition, the fourth effect hold indicator 103b is controlled to be displayed in a display mode showing the same hold number as the hold number displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the hold number displayed in the second special view hold indicator 43b. Ru.

  The character pattern is displayed on a part or substantially the whole of the display screen 7a (effect pattern display portion) or the movable decorative member 14 is operated in front of the display screen 7a (effect pattern display portion) to display the display screen 7a (effect pattern display) By covering a part or substantially whole of the part), a part or all of the effect pattern 8, the first effect suspension display portion 9c, or the second effect suspension display portion 9d may not be visible. is there. These effect indicators 102, the third effect suspension indicator 103a, and the like, can be used as a supplementary indicator so that the variation display and stop indication of the effect pattern, the number of pending items, etc. can be confirmed with certainty even when such a covering state is achieved. And, the fourth effect suspension indicator 103b is provided. The display modes of the effect indicator 102, the third effect suspension indicator 103a, and the fourth effect suspension indicator 103b are always visible without being impeded by the movement of the movable decorative member 14 or the like. It has become. Also, a VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control substrate 100.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Sound data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and sound data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100 to cause the CPU of the image control board 100 to execute voice control. Further, in this case, sound data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100. In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 is a light emission pattern data (data for determining light emission / emission, light emission color, etc.) for determining the light emission mode of the lamp such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. And lamp data) are determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 is performed via the lamp control board 107.

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the movable decorative member 14 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. In addition, although the movable decorative member 14 is visible in only a part in FIG. 1, it is a so-called movable gimmick (movable character) provided on the center decoration 10. The effect control microcomputer 91 determines and determines operation pattern data (also referred to as "drive data") for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub control substrate 90 The motion of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the motion pattern data. Note that a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may control the lighting of the lamp and the operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and data on the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

  In addition, the sub control board 90 has a first effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) has been operated (pressed, rotated, pulled, etc.) The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90.

  Next, control relating to the special symbol pass / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. As a result of the special symbol success or failure determination, it has "big hit", "small hit", "off". In the case of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. In the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. In the case of "disengagement", the "disengagement symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display section 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a special game ("special hit game") to open the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed stop. ) Is executed. A special game to be executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game to be run as a small hit is called a "small hit game". These big hit games and small hit games are winning games that are more advantageous to the player than the auxiliary games (normal hit games), and the players play games aiming to execute the big hit games and small hit games.

  There are a plurality of types of hits, and when the result of the special symbol suitability determination is a hit (specific result), a hit type corresponding to the result (specific result) is executed. That is, depending on whether the result of the special symbol suitability determination is the first specific result, the second specific result, or another specific result, different hit types (including big hit and small hit) are obtained. In addition, the special game (special hit game) to be executed may be different depending on the hit type, and the amount of game profit obtainable by the special game may be different, or the game state after the end of the special game may be different. Specifically, as the types of hits, as shown in FIG. 6, "4R (round) first big hit", "4R second big hit", "15R third big hit", "4R fourth big hit", "2R third big hit" There are 5 jackpots, "2R sixth jackpot", "2R seventh jackpot", and "2R eighth jackpot".

  In the "15R third big hit", the number of opening times (the number of rounds) of the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30) is 15 times. "4R first big hit", "4R second big hit", "4R fourth big hit", the opening number (the number of rounds) of the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30) is four times. "2R 5th big hit", "2R 6th big hit", "2R 7th big hit" and "2R 8th big hit", the opening number (number of rounds) of the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30) is twice It is. Thus, in the big hit, all the first large winning opening 30 is opened and the second large winning opening 35 is not opened. From this, the first large winning opening 30 is also referred to as "big winning large winning opening" (big hit variable entrance ball opening).

  "4R first big hit", "15R third big hit", "4R fourth big hit", "2R fifth big hit" and "2R sixth big hit", the gaming state after the end of the big hit game, high described later Transition to the probability state (activate the probability change function). Therefore, these five types of jackpots are also referred to as "probable jackpots (high probability jackpots)." This high probability state (probability change function) continues until the next big hit occurs. Furthermore, "4R second big hit", "2R seventh big hit" and "2R eighth big hit", transition the gaming state after the end of the big hit game to the low probability state described later (do not operate the probability change function) . Therefore, these three types of jackpots are also referred to as "low probability jackpots (low probability jackpots, usually jackpots)."

  "4R first big hit", "15R third big hit" and "4R fourth big hit" set the variation time of the second special symbol to a short time after the end of the big hit game Operates, and does not operate the high base generation function. As a result, the gaming state after the end of these big hit games becomes the high probability low base state (state C). This high probability low base state continues until the next big hit occurs.

  The game characteristics of the high probability low base state (state C) will be described in detail later, but as described above, by performing a right-handed game in which the game ball is fired toward the right gaming area 3B where various ball entry openings are arranged. This is a period in which it is possible to execute the second special symbol equivalence determination, generate a small hit, and increase the gaming ball in a period (big hit period) between the previous big hit and the next big hit. By making a small hit frequently in such a high probability low base state between the big hit, it is also possible to expect the acquisition of many gaming balls in a short time by the small hit. That is, the game period in the high probability low base state is a period advantageous to the player, and is a period in which it is possible to enhance the game interest.

  "4R second big hit", "2R seventh big hit" and "2R eighth big hit" operate the "second special symbol time short function" and "high base generation function" after the end of the big hit game. As a result, the gaming state after the end of these big hit games becomes a low probability high base state. In the case of "4R second big hit" and "2R eighth big hit", the low probability high base state ends based on the next big hit occurring or the special symbol variation display is executed 100 times . When the variation display of the special symbol is ended based on 100 times being executed, the gaming state is set to the low probability low base state (normal state). Also, in the case of "2R seventh big hit", the low probability high base state ends based on the next big hit occurring, or the variable display of the special symbol is executed 50 times. When the variation display of the special symbol is terminated 50 times, the gaming state is set to the low probability low base state (normal state). In addition, although it will be described in detail later, in the low probability high base state, as described above, by performing a right-handed game of firing the game ball toward the right gaming area 3B where various ball entrances are arranged, the second special symbol It is a period to perform the game by expecting the next big hit occurrence by making a pass / fail judgment.

  "2R 5th jackpot" and "2R 6th jackpot" operate "second special symbol time reduction function" and "high base generation function" after the end of the jackpot game. As a result, the gaming state after the end of these big hit games becomes a high probability high base state. In the case of "2R fifth big hit", "second special symbol time short function" continues until the next big hit occurs, "high base generation function", the next big hit occurs or the variation of the special symbol It ends based on the display being executed 50 times. Also, as described above, the "probability function" continues until the next big hit occurs. That is, in the case of "2R 5th big hit", after the big hit game is over until the variable display of the special symbol is performed 50 times until the variable display of the special symbol is performed, and if the big hit does not occur by 50 times, it is thereafter The game state is set to the high probability low base state (after the 51st time).

  The high probability high base state, like the low probability high base state, by performing a right-handed game in which the game ball is fired toward the right gaming area 3B, the second special symbol success or failure is judged, and the next big hit It is a period to play games in anticipation of occurrence, and high probability low base state, as mentioned above, by expecting a lot of small hits by right-handed games, it is also expectable to acquire many game balls in a short time by small hits It is a period advantageous to the player. It should be noted that there are more gaming balls obtainable in the high probability low base state than gaming balls obtainable in the high probability high base state. Therefore, when the big hit does not occur by the time the number of times of variation display of the special symbol after the big hit game end becomes 50 times, the game state after that (the 51st time and later) the game state which is more advantageous than that before (the specified game state Will change to).

  In addition, "2R sixth big hit" is a high probability high base state until the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times after the big hit game end, and if there is no big hit until then, it will be after that (101th and subsequent times) It is the same as "2R fifth big hit" except that the gaming state of is set to the high probability low base state, that is, the period in which the gaming state changes is different. In "2R fifth big hit", the timing (timing) at which the gaming state changes from high probability high base state to high probability low base state is set earlier than "2R sixth big hit". Therefore, it can be said that "2R fifth big hit" is a big hit more advantageous to the player than "2R sixth big hit".

  In addition, the high probability high base state after the big hit game (2R fifth big hit game) which relates to “2R fifth big hit”, and the big hit after “2R seventh big hit” (2R seventh big hit game) By performing common game effects (first game effect: background, game mode, character pattern, reach effect, etc.) in the high base state, the player determines which game state is set. It is difficult to recognize. As shown in FIG. 9, with these gaming states as state B, a variation pattern is determined using a common variation pattern determination table. As a result, both gaming states are not notified (it is difficult to recognize) the gaming state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state).

  If the type of the big hit is "2R 5th big hit", the game state becomes high probability low base state (advantage advantageous state for the player) if the variable display of the special symbol is performed 50 times, "2R In the case of the "7th big hit", when the variable display of the special symbol is performed 50 times, the gaming state becomes a low probability low base state (a normal state which is disadvantageous to the player). For this reason, the player is expected to shift to the high probability low base state regardless of any gaming state in the non-informing state, thereby enhancing the game interest.

  In addition, high probability high base state after the big hit game (2R sixth big hit game) end which relates to “2R sixth big hit” and the big hit after “2R eighth big hit game” (2R eighth big hit game) end By performing common game effects (second game effects: background, game mode, character pattern, reach effects, etc.) in the high base state, the player determines which game state is set. It is difficult to recognize. As shown in FIG. 9, with these gaming states as state B, a variation pattern is determined using a common variation pattern determination table. As a result, both gaming states are not notified (it is difficult to recognize) the gaming state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state).

  When the type of the big hit is "2R 6th big hit", when the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times, the gaming state becomes high probability low base state (advantage advantageous state for the player), "2R In the case of the "eighth big hit", when the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times, the gaming state becomes a low probability low base state (a normal state which is disadvantageous for the player). For this reason, the player is expected to shift to the high probability low base state regardless of any gaming state in the non-informing state, thereby enhancing the game interest.

  In addition, the high probability high base state after the big hit game (2R fifth big hit game) which relates to “2R fifth big hit”, and the big hit after “2R seventh big hit” (2R seventh big hit game) A big hit game related to the high pitch base state and the high hit high base state after the big hit game (2R sixth big hit game) according to the "2R sixth big hit" and a big hit game related to the "2R eighth big hit" (2R eighth big hit game) Which game state is set by executing common game effects (second game effect: background, game mode, character pattern, reach effect, etc.) in the low probability high base state after the end? Making it difficult for the player to recognize. As shown in FIG. 9, with these gaming states as state B, a variation pattern is determined using a common variation pattern determination table. As a result, the gaming state is not notified (it is difficult to recognize) the gaming state (high probability high base state or low probability high base state).

  If the type of the big hit is "2R 5th big hit", the game state becomes high probability low base state (advantage advantageous state for the player) if the variable display of the special symbol is performed 50 times, "2R In the case of the "7th big hit", when the variable display of the special symbol is performed 50 times, the gaming state becomes a low probability low base state (a normal state which is disadvantageous to the player). Also, if the type of the big hit is "2R sixth big hit", the game state will be highly probable low base state (advantage advantageous state for the player) if the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times, In the case of "2R, the eighth big hit", when the variation display of the special symbol is performed 100 times, the gaming state becomes a low probability low base state (a normal state which is disadvantageous for the player). For this reason, the player is expected to shift to the high probability low base state by 50 times of the variable display number of the special symbol regardless of the gaming state in the non-informing state. , Will enhance the game interest.

  In addition, even in the case of not transitioning to the high probability low base state, at least the high base state continues (that is, the non notification state continues) without shifting to the low probability low base state. I do. When the non-informing state continues even after 50 times of the change display of special symbol, expecting occurrence of big hit and when the change display of special symbol is performed 100 times, the high probability low base state Expecting to move to the game, will enhance the fun of the game. As described above, in the non-informing state, a plurality of points are set to enhance the player's sense of expectation, and it is possible to further enhance the game interest and to maintain high game interest for a long time.

  In addition, small hits that may occur as a result of the second special symbol suitability determination, the opening number of the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is six times, compared to other big hit, once (and The total open time is also set short. Specifically, a total of 1.8 seconds of release is performed in six times of 0.3 seconds. Therefore, as compared with a big hit game (for example, 15R third big hit game or 4R fourth big hit game, etc.), the number of game balls that can be obtained in one small hit game is set smaller. However, by generating small hits a plurality of times (multiple times), it is possible to execute a plurality of small hit games and acquire more game balls. In the small hit, all the second large winning opening 35 is opened and the first large winning opening 30 is not opened. From this, the second large winning opening 35 is also referred to as "small hitting large winning opening (small hitting variable entry ball opening)". In addition, in the small hit (small hit game), unlike the big hit (big hit game), the number of opening of the large winning opening is not referred to as the number of rounds, but simply referred to as the number of opening. In addition, based on the occurrence of small hit, the probability change function does not operate, if the gaming state at the time of small hit occurrence is high probability state, it will be high probability state even after small hitting game end, when small hit occurs If the gaming state of is a low probability state, it will be a low probability state even after the small hitting game is over. Similarly, the time saving function and the high base generation function of the second special symbol are not activated based on the occurrence of the small hit.

  The distribution probability to each big hit in the judgment of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 65% for the 4R first big hit and 35% for the 4R second big hit. On the other hand, the big hit in the judgment of the 2nd special symbol (special figure 2) is 50% for 15R third big hit, 5% for 4R fourth big hit, 5% for 2R fifth big hit, 2R sixth big hit 5%, 2R seventh big hit is 25%, 2R eighth big hit is 10%. That is, if it becomes a big hit by the hit judgment (the second special symbol hit / fail decision) based on the ball entering the second starting opening 21 whose fluctuation frequency is improved by the operation of the second special symbol time short function described later It becomes a big hit (15R 3rd big hit), and a large amount of game balls can be obtained in a short period of time. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present invention, it is possible to play a game in the second starting opening 21 rather than becoming a big hit in the acceptance determination (first special symbol acceptance determination) performed with the game ball entering the first starting opening 20. It is set to be more likely to be advantageous for the player (if a large number of game balls can be obtained), if the player wins the big hit in the hit judgment (second special symbol hit or not judgment) performed when the ball enters the ball. There is. In addition, the player plays a game in anticipation of the occurrence of a high probability low base state capable of increasing the number of gaming balls by a small hit along with the occurrence of the 15R third big hit.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of the big hit, the small hit, or the off is performed based on "the special symbol judgment random number (also referred to as" the information for judgment of good or bad) " The determination of the type of the big hit of is performed based on "random number for determining big hit type" (also referred to as "random number for symbol determination" or "information for symbol determination"). As shown to FIG. 7 (A), the random number for special symbol propriety determination takes a value in the range of "0-629." The jackpot type determination random number takes a value in the range of “0 to 99”. The random number (acquired information) acquired on the basis of entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 includes the “variation pattern, in addition to the special symbol random decision determination random number and the jackpot type determination random number. There are “random numbers” (also referred to as “variation pattern information”). In addition, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern (variation mode) including a fluctuation time of a special symbol. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of "0-198". Further, the random numbers obtained based on the passage of the gate 28 include random numbers for normal symbol suitability determination shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for normal symbol judgment is a random number for determining whether or not to perform the auxiliary game (normal hit game) for opening the second starting opening 21 (normal symbol judgment). The normal symbol random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 240".

  Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has the probability fluctuation function (probability change function) for the special symbol and the normal symbol, the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol and the ordinary symbol, and the open extension function of the second start opening function or not activated. Depending on the combination of states, it has a plurality of gaming states. The state in which the probability variation function is operating for the special symbols (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as the "high probability state", and the state not in operation is referred to as the "low probability state". In the high probability state (big hit probability: 1/315), the probability of being judged as a big hit in the special symbol qualification determination is higher than that of the low probability state (big hit probability: 1/63). That is, although the hit / fail judgment is performed using the jackpot determination table for the low probability state in the low probability state, the big hit judgment for the high probability state in which the value of the special symbol pass / fail judgment random number determined to be the big hit is high in the high probability state Whether or not it is determined using the table (see FIG. 8A). That is, when the probability variation function of the special symbol operates, the probability of the result of the variation display of the special symbol becoming a big hit (the stop symbol becomes the big hit symbol) is higher than when not operating. In addition, a means (main control part) which sets a high probability or a low probability as a probability (big hit probability) of special symbol equivalence determination is called "probability setting means".

  In addition, the state in which the variation time shortening function is operating for the special symbol (the first special symbol and the second special symbol) is referred to as "time-shortening state", and the state not operating is referred to as "non-time-shorting state". In the short time state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the finalized display time) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-short time state. That is, in the short time state, the change pattern is determined using the change pattern table which is determined such that the selection of the short change pattern of the change time is greater than in the non-short state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the time saving state, the pace of digestion of the Tokusou reserve becomes fast, and it becomes easy to generate effective ball entry to the starting opening (entering ball that can be stored as Tokudo reserve). Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the progress of a smooth game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, since the length of the variation time of the second special symbol is particularly related to the advantage and disadvantage of the player, as shown in FIG. There is. When the second special symbol time-shortening function is not activated, that is, in the state A shown in FIG. While the symbol pass / fail determination is executed, the second special symbol is variably displayed. However, since the variation time of the second special symbol in state A is set to a very long time (10 minutes off, 3 minutes for big hit, 2 minutes for small hit), the game can not proceed smoothly (such conditions Is also referred to as “first condition state”). Therefore, it is difficult for the player to obtain a large amount of gaming balls even if the player plays a right-handed game in the state A. Therefore, in the state A, aiming at the first starting opening 20 in which the variation time of the special symbol is set to an appropriate length, the game is advanced by the left strike game. On the other hand, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is a gaming machine capable of simultaneously (in parallel) executing the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol, Even when the second special symbol is variably displayed by mistake in the state A, the game ball is made to enter the first starting opening 20 without waiting for the variation display of the second special symbol to end. , It is possible to display the first special symbol in a variable manner.

  When the second special symbol time function is activated, that is, in the state B or the state C shown in FIG. 9 (such a state is also referred to as a “second condition state”), as shown in FIG. (2) Since the variation time of the special symbol is short, the player can play a right-handed game without reducing the ball compared to the left-handed game (in state B, it is maintained or slightly decreased, state C In addition, it is possible to smoothly advance the game (the second special symbol success / failure determination, the second special symbol variation game) while increasing the. In the present embodiment, the first special symbol time short function is also activated while the second special symbol time short function is activated, but the first special symbol time short function may not be activated.

  The probability variation function and the variation time shortening function (second special symbol time short function) for the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) operate at the same time. And, the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol are designed to operate in synchronization with the high base generation function. That is, the probability fluctuation function and fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the high base state (low probability high base state, high probability high base state), and the low base state (low probability low base state, high probability) Not working in low base conditions). Therefore, in the high base state (state B), the hit probability in the normal symbol judgment is higher than that in the low base state (also referred to as a "general drawing high probability state"). That is, in the high base state (state B), the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) determined to be hit is more for the state B than in the low symbol state (state A, C). The normal symbol hit / non-permission judgment (normal symbol judgment) is performed using the normal symbol hit determination table (see FIG. 8C). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the variation indication of the normal symbol is hit (the stop symbol becomes the normal hit symbol) is higher than when it is not activated. .

  Also, in the high base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the low base state. In the present embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 3 seconds in the low base state, and is 1 second in the high base state (see FIG. 8E). Furthermore, in the high base state, the opening time of the second starting opening 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the low base state. That is, the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is activated. Specifically, when the result of normal symbol judgment is hit in the low base state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 0.9 seconds three times (opening time: 2.7 seconds), and the opening is performed. The second start port is in the open state during the period of operation. In the high base state, when the result of normal symbol judgment is hit, the open / close member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs one open operation for 6.0 seconds (open time: 6.0 seconds). . The closing time between the opening operations in the low base state is 0.1 second. In the present embodiment, the number of opening operations of the opening and closing member 37 is different between the low base state and the high base state, but the number of opening operations may be the same. For example, the opening operation in the low base state may be opened once for 2.7 seconds, or the opening operation in the high base state may be opened three times for 2.0 seconds. Alternatively, the opening operation in the high base state may be performed six times for 1.0 second, and may be more than the opening number in the low base state. Such a case is also referred to as activation of the variable winning device 22 for increasing the number of times of opening.

  In the high base state, the probability fluctuation function for the symbol, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the open time extension function of the variable winning device 22 are activated, compared to the low base state in which these functions are not activated. , The opening period of the second starting opening 21 becomes longer (the opening time per unit time becomes longer), and the ball entering frequency of the gaming ball to the second starting opening 21 becomes higher (also referred to as "high frequency state" ). As a result, the execution frequency of the second special symbol suitability determination becomes high. As described above, in the high base state, it is possible to aim for a big hit without greatly reducing the number of hand-held game balls.

  In addition, if the opening time is the same, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 21 if the opening number is smaller. In this embodiment, the opening mode of the second starting opening 21 in the high base state is set to one opening of 6.0 seconds, and the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a very short time (1 second). In addition, during the fluctuation of the normal symbol, since the second starting opening 21 is closed, the variation time of the normal symbol is that the game ball starts to flow down the upper surface of the movable member 23 of the second starting opening 21 in the closed state. Before the movable member 23 of the second starting port 21 is opened before the upper surface is passed. When the movable member 23 is opened while the gaming ball is flowing down the upper surface of the movable member 23 in the closed state, the gaming ball flowing down the upper surface enters the second starting opening 21 which is in the open state. Make a ball. In addition, in order to prevent the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the movable member 23 from passing through the upper surface of the movable member 23, the material constituting the upper surface (game ball passage) of the movable member 23 is The material has a higher coefficient of friction than the material forming the ball passage (the material is different). Thereby, the game ball downward speed on the upper surface of the movable member 23 is set to a speed slower than the speed of the game rush or the speed of the game ball passage on the front side thereof. In addition to this embodiment, for example, the inclination angle of the upper surface of the movable member 23 may be reduced as a mode of reducing the flow-down speed of the game ball, or the inhibition member (protrusion or the like to reduce the flow-down speed). ) May be provided. Moreover, thereby, in the high base state, the game ball having flowed down to the second start opening 21 does not enter the second start opening 21 (flows down the upper surface of the movable member 23), and the second large winning opening The possibility of entering (falling down) to 35 is further reduced. That is, even in the high base state, even if the second large winning opening 35 becomes the open state (the ball entering possible state) as a small hit, the gaming ball which has flowed down the right gaming area 3B is the second starting opening 21 It is difficult to enter the second prize winning opening 35.

  In the high base state, not all the functions described above may be activated. That is, by activating at least one of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 for the normal symbol, the second starting opening than when the function is not activated 21 is easy to be released (the ball entry frequency is high). In addition, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the special symbol time reduction state. The function that generates such a high base state is called "high base generation function".

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the second special symbol judgment is more advantageous for the player than the first special symbol judgment, so the player changes the first special symbol. There is a possibility of trying to display the second special symbol in a variable manner. That is, even in the normal state (low probability low base state), there is a possibility that a right-handed game will be played. However, as described above, in the normal state (low probability low base state), the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the second special symbol is extremely long compared to the fluctuation time (average fluctuation time) of the first special symbol Since the second special symbol is variably displayed in the normal state, it can not be variably displayed many times in the normal state, and the gaming efficiency is very poor. That is, it is more advantageous for the player to be able to advance the game more efficiently if the first special symbol is variably displayed by the left strike game than the variable display of the second special symbol by the right strike game.

  Here, “the first special symbol is not in play (non-playing state)” means that the first special symbol is not in a fluctuating display (including the fixed stop display time) and the number of pending first special symbols is “0 To say In addition, “the second special symbol is not in play (non-playing state)” means that the second special symbol is not in a variable display (including the confirmation stop display time) and the number of pending second special symbols is “0”. Say that.

  In addition, in the high base state such as the high probability high base state and the low probability high base state, and in the high probability low base state, the fluctuation time of the second special symbol becomes short due to the second special symbol time short function. The gaming efficiency by will be improved. In such a case, the player can proceed with the game more advantageously by performing a right-handed game and making a second special symbol success or failure determination that is advantageous for the player. Further, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and it is easier to enter the second start port 21 than to enter the first start port 20. The reason is that Therefore, while passing the gaming ball to the gate 28 which is a trigger for normal symbol success / failure determination, the player performs a right strike to bring the gaming ball into the second starting opening 21.

  Moreover, in the high probability low base state, the ball entering frequency to the second starting opening 21 is the same as the low probability low base state (normal state), but it is executed based on the ball entering the second starting opening 21 Since the variation time of the second special symbol to be changed is changing in a short time, a right-handed game capable of executing the second special symbol equivalence determination that is more advantageous to the player than the first special symbol equivalence determination is performed. Also, in the high probability low base state, the probability fluctuation function for the normal symbol, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 are not activated, so the second start opening 21 is entered. Sphere frequency is low compared to high base condition. Therefore, the winning balls based on entering the second starting opening 21 can not be obtained as high as in the high base state. However, instead, by the second special symbol qualification, by a small hit (small hit probability: 300/630) which occurs with high probability, it prevents the game ball from decreasing during the big hit, but rather causes a small hit frequently. It is also possible to increase the holding balls (by generating multiple times).

  That is, in the high base state (low probability high base state, high probability high base state), the right-handed game is frequently caused by entering the second starting opening 21 without significantly reducing the holding balls. 2 Aim to generate the next big hit by the special symbol judgment. In the present embodiment, the number of winning balls based on entering the second start opening 21 is set to one, and even if all the game balls that are hit to the right enter the second start opening 21, it is possible to play the game. There is no increase in sphere (it becomes maintenance). Further, in the present embodiment, since about 90 to 95% of the game balls hit to the right are set to enter the second starting opening 21, unless the ball is entered into another ball entrance, the high base If the condition is continued for a long time, it has a specification to reduce the ball holding capacity.

  On the other hand, in the high probability low base state, by the right hitting game, small hit is frequently generated by the second special symbol equivalence determination based on entering the ball to the second starting opening 21, and the ball in the small hit game While aiming to increase, we aim for the next big hit occurrence by the second special symbol equivalence judgment. In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, in the high probability and low base state, as the period in which the next big hit does not occur is longer (the period in the high probability and low base state lasts), a large number of small hits are generated ( There are many opportunities to execute small hit games, which is advantageous to the player.

[Description of board configuration and gaming state]
As shown in FIG. 3, in the right gaming area 3B (second gaming area), the gate 28 (start gate 29) from the upstream side, the first big winning opening 30, the second starting opening 21, and the second second winning opening 35 In the order of, various entrances are arranged in the optimum order. In addition, since the game ball flow down passages of the right game area 3B are formed as shown in FIG. 3, most of the game balls fired to the right game area 3B (90%) when these respective winning openings are closed. The above passes through the gate 28 (start gate 29), then flows down the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 of the first large winning opening 30, and then flows down the upper surface of the movable member 23 of the second starting port 21, and then the second The upper surface of the opening / closing member 37 of the winning opening 35 is made to flow down to the out port 34. When there is a winning opening in the open state in the middle of the flow, the player enters the winning opening and is discharged from the winning opening to the back of the game board, and the entering game ball is in the gaming area further downstream than that. It is a configuration that is not obvious.

  By arranging the gate 28 in the uppermost stream, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a situation where the game ball is prevented from reaching the gate 28 by the opened second starting port 21 and the like. In addition, it is possible to prevent, as much as possible, that a normal symbol hold becomes "0" and a waiting time (a state in which a normal symbol does not change) occurs. That is, by arranging the gate 28 at the uppermost stream of the right gaming area, it is possible to cause the gate 28 to pass almost all the game balls hit to the right regardless of the presence or absence of the other winning opening. In addition, since the game ball having passed through the gate 28 flows down the right game area to the downstream side as it is, the presence of the gate 28 does not inhibit entry to other winning openings.

  When performing a right-handed game in a high base state (low probability high base state, high probability high base state), it is first determined whether the gaming ball passes through the gate 28 and the second starting opening 21 is opened (normal The symbol pass / fail determination is executed. In the high base state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to a short time (1 second), and the probability per normal symbol is also set to a high probability (239/240), so the gaming ball is gated. Immediately after passing through (about 1 second), the movable member 23 operates to open the second starting port 21. That is, when the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the normal symbol equivalence determination is executed and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the second before the game ball passing through the gate reaches the entrance of the second starting opening 21 The start opening 21 is in the open state. Moreover, since the opening mode of the second start opening 21 is set to one opening for 6.0 seconds, the second start opening 21 is closed during the normal symbol variation time of 1 second as long as the right-handed game is continued. , And then open once for 6.0 seconds, close during the normal symbol fluctuation time of 1 second, and then repeat open for 1 second 6.0 seconds (1 second closed → 6) .0 seconds open → 1 second closed → about 6.0 seconds open → ...).

  Therefore, when the right-handed game is performed in the high base state, the second starting opening 21 becomes almost open, and most (about 80 to 90%) of the gaming balls flowing down the right gaming area 3B It will hit the ball. Further, when the gaming ball enters the second starting opening 21, the second special symbol success or failure judgment is executed. In the second special symbol suitability determination, in the high probability high base state, it is a big hit with a probability of 1/63, a small hit with a probability of 30/63, and a slip with a probability of 32/63.

  First, when the result of the second special symbol success or failure judgment is out, the gaming ball flowing down the right gaming area 3B, after passing the gate 28, most (about 80 to 90%) of the gaming balls are in the open state The second game starting ball 21 enters the second starting hole 21 and the other game balls flow downstream from the gaming ball passage branched off in front of the second starting hole 21 and without flowing into the second starting hole 21, the third starting hole 26 or enter the out port 34. Thereby, the 2nd special symbol propriety judgment is performed continuously. In addition, since one winning ball is discharged by entering one ball into the second starting opening 21, the second special symbol pass / fail judgment is executed with almost no reduction in holding balls, and the next big hit is aimed at. It becomes possible. In addition, one winning ball is also discharged by entering one ball into the third starting opening 26.

  Next, when the result of the second special symbol equivalence judgment is a big hit, the first large winning opening 30 on the upstream side of the second starting opening 21 is opened in a mode according to the big hit type shown in FIG. . Further, the second large winning opening 35 provided on the downstream side of the second starting opening 21 is not opened in the big hit game. Thereby, when the big hit game is started, the game ball flowing down by the game to the right is smoothly blocked by the other winning openings such as the second starting opening 21 and the first big winning opening smoothly. Enter 30 on the ball. Here, when the second starting opening 21 is arranged upstream of the first big winning opening 30, although it shifts to the low base state during the big hit game, the second starting opening 21 is in the low base state in this embodiment. Because it is a specification that will be opened frequently, the game ball flowing down the right game area during the big hit game entered the second start opening 21 first and did not enter the second start opening 21 A situation occurs in which only the game balls enter the second big winning opening 30.

  In addition, since the number of winning balls based on entering the second starting opening 21 is one, the execution time of the big hit game is simply increased for a long time, and the player has no merit. Rather, the game becomes redundant and does not proceed smoothly, which may reduce the interest in the game. Therefore, by arranging the first big winning opening 30 on the upstream side of the second starting opening 21 as in the present embodiment, such a situation can be prevented and the big hit game can be smoothly advanced. Become. In addition, since the first large winning opening 30 is not opened except during the big hit game, the first large winning opening 30 may also block entry to the second starting hole 21 when not in the large hitting game. Absent.

  Next, when the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is a small hit, the second large winning opening 35 on the downstream side of the second starting port 21 is opened in the small hit opening / closing mode shown in FIG. Become. Specifically, an opening operation of 0.3 seconds is performed six times (the closing time between the opening operations is 0.1 seconds). However, as described above, in the high base state, the second start port 21 is in the open state for most of the time. Therefore, about 99% (almost all) of the gaming balls flowing down to the second starting opening 21 enter the second starting opening 21 disposed on the upstream side of the second big winning opening 35. Therefore, in the high base state, even when a small hit game in which the second large winning opening 35 is opened is a small hit, and the second starting opening 21 on the upstream side, the second large winning on the downstream side Entry into the mouth 35 is inhibited, and entry into the second large winning opening 35 is difficult. Although the number is small (although the possibility is low), even in the high base state, when the second start port 21 is in the closed state, the game ball passes the upper surface of the movable member 23 of the second start port 21 When the second large winning opening 35 is reached, the gaming ball can enter the second large winning opening 35 if the second large winning opening 35 is in the open state.

  Next, the high probability low base state will be described. The high probability low base state is a low base state, but since the variation time of the second special symbol is short, it is advantageous for the player to proceed with the game by hitting the right. When the right-handed game is performed in the high probability low base state, first, the game ball passes through the gate 28, and it is determined whether or not the second starting opening 21 is opened (normal symbol judgment). In the low base state (high probability low base state), the variation time of the normal pattern is set to a long time (3 seconds) compared to the high base state, and the probability per normal pattern is also about half the high base state ( Since the game ball is set to 120/240), the game ball passes the gate, and after a short time (3 seconds), the movable member 23 operates and the second starting opening 21 is opened when it comes into contact It becomes. Since the probability of being hit is about 1/2, the hit and the drop occur approximately in half.

  That is, when the game ball passes through the gate 28 and the normal symbol judgment is performed and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, the second game ball passes through the gate of the second start opening 21 after passing through the gate The start opening 21 is in the open state. In addition, since the opening time of the second starting opening 21 is also three times 0.9 seconds (the closing time between opening is 0.1 second), the second starting opening 21 is , It is closed during the normal symbol variation time of 3 seconds, and when it comes to hit, it is opened three times for 0.9 seconds, and when it comes off, it becomes the normal symbol variation time of 3 seconds again. In the example where the hit and the drop occur alternately, the second opening 21 closes during the normal symbol fluctuation time of 3 seconds, and then opens 3 times of 0.9 seconds, and the normal symbol of 3 seconds It will close during the fluctuation time, it will come off, it will be closed during the normal symbol fluctuation time of 3 seconds, and it will repeat the cycle (3 seconds closed → approximately 2.7 seconds open → 3 seconds closed → 3 seconds closed → approximately 2.7 seconds open → 3 seconds closed → 3 seconds closed → about 2.7 seconds open → .....).

  Therefore, when the right-handed game is performed in a high-accuracy low-base state, the period in which the second start port 21 is in the open state is about 30%, and the period in the closed state is about 70%. . Therefore, the high probability low base state is the second start in comparison with the high base state in which the period in which the second start port 21 is open is about 90% and the period in which the second start port 21 is closed is about 10%. The possibility that the game ball which has flowed down to the entrance of the mouth 21 passes through the upper surface of the movable member 23 and reaches the entrance of the second large winning opening 35 is set high without entering the second starting opening 21. . In addition, the possibility that the result of the second special symbol success or failure judgment will be a small hit is different even in the high base condition (low probability high base condition, high probability high base condition) or high probability low base condition Absent. That is, the small hit probability does not change regardless of the gaming state (small hit probability: 300/630). In addition, it does not have a small hit in the result of the first special symbol equivalence judgment executed in left-handed gaming, and has a small hitting only in the result of the second special symbol equivalence judgment executed in right-handed gaming ing.

  As described above, in the high probability and low base state, about 70% of the game balls of the game balls flowing down the right gaming area (flowing down to the second starting opening 21) enter the second starting opening 21. It flows down to the 2nd big winning opening 35 provided downstream of the 2nd starting opening 21 without. Thereby, when the result of the second special symbol suitability determination is a small hit, the second large winning opening 35 on the downstream side of the second starting port 21 is opened in the small hit opening / closing mode shown in FIG. It becomes a state. Specifically, an opening operation of 0.3 seconds is performed six times (the closing time between the opening operations is 0.1 seconds, and the total opening time is 1.8 seconds). Then, the gaming ball having passed the gate 28 passes the upper surface of the opening / closing member 32 of the first big winning opening 30 and flows down to the second starting opening 21, and if the second starting opening 21 is open, 2 Enter the starting opening 21 and if the second starting opening 21 is in the closed state, pass through the upper surface of the movable member 23 of the second starting opening 21 and flow down to the second large winning opening 35. Enter the second large winning opening 35 in the open state.

  Since the winning balls based on entering the second large winning opening 35 are considered to be 10 winning balls for one entering the ball, the second winning opening 35 is allowed to enter during the small hitting game. This makes it possible to increase the holding ball during the high probability low base state. In addition, the high probability low base state continues at least until the next big hit occurs by the special symbol pass / fail judgment (only the second special symbol hit / off judgment is executed as long as the right-handed game is continued). The longer it lasts, the more the player can hold the ball. In the present embodiment, it is possible to obtain an average of about 20 winning balls (two entering balls) by the occurrence of one small hit game. By generating this small hit game a plurality of times (multiple times) until the next big hit occurs, it is possible to obtain a large number of gaming balls (for example, 200 in 10 times). In addition to the big hit game's winning ball, the small hit game's winning ball can be added as a total winning ball of the "long-running period" in which the right-handed game continues, and a larger number of game balls can be obtained. This makes it possible to enhance the game interest.

  The second large winning opening 35 arranged downstream of the gate 28, the first large winning opening 30 for large hitting (only for large hitting) and the second starting opening 21 (the most downstream of these) is for small hitting (small hitting It is considered as a special winning opening for exclusive use) (also called "small hit attacker"). In addition, by arranging the second large winning opening 35, which is a large winning opening for small hit, downstream of the second starting opening 21, the second large opening is performed by the opening operation (opening / closing control) of the second starting opening 21. The number (percentage) of gaming balls reaching the winning opening 35 can be controlled. Specifically, the high base state (when a small hit game is executed by opening / closing control of the second starting opening 21 (time to be in the open state, fluctuation time of the normal symbol, probability of hitting the normal pattern). The high probability low base state makes the possibility of the game ball entering the second big winning opening 35 higher than the low probability high base state and the high probability high base state). Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, as long as it does not pass through the second starting opening 21 (without entering the ball), a flow path which does not reach the second big winning opening 35 is formed. The effect of the opening and closing control of the starting opening 21 is made more effective.

  Furthermore, even with the same right-handed game, this makes the game ball enter the second starting hole 21 and substantially maintains the ball (including a slight increase or a slight decrease) (or suppresses the speed of the ball decrease) While), the state (high base state) to play in hopes that the result of the second special symbol success or failure judgment will be a big hit (a favorable big hit), let the game ball enter the second starting opening 21 and small A state (high probability low) to play in hopes that the result of the second special symbol pass / fail judgment will be a big hit (favorable big hit) while entering the second big winning opening 35 at the time of hit and increasing the balls Base state) and, to diversify the playability. Also, this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game. Note that for the player, a high probability low base state capable of increasing the number of balls is more advantageous to the gaming state than the high base state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, when the gaming state after the big hit is set to the high probability high base state, the special symbol variation of the predetermined number (50 or 100) in the high probability high base state. When the jackpot does not become a big hit until the display ends, the gaming state is assumed to change to the high probability low base state. In addition, when the game state after the big hit game end is set to high base state, it is difficult to recognize whether the high base state is low probability high base state or high probability high base state in the effect symbol display part etc Perform game effects in a manner. Thereby, even if the gaming state after the end of the big hit game is not the high probability low base state but the high base state, it is expected to change to the high probability low base state after a predetermined number of changes thereafter. It is possible to play a game. This makes it possible to maintain the game interest for a long time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, “2R fifth big hit” and “2R sixth big hit” are provided as the types of big hit to shift from the high probability high base state to the high probability low base state. "2R 5th big hit" shifts from high probability high base state to high probability low base state when 50 times of special symbol variation display is performed, and "2R 6th big hit" is variation of 100 special symbols When the display is performed, the transition from the high probability high base state to the high probability low base state is made. Moreover, it has "2R 7th big hit" and "2R 8th big hit" as a high probability low base state. "2R seventh big hit" is transitioned from low probability high base state where the special symbol variation display of 50 times is performed to low probability low base state (normal state), "2R eighth big hit" is 100 special The low probability high base state is shifted to the low probability low base state (normal state) when the variable display of the symbol is performed. In the present embodiment, high after the big hit game and big hit game pertaining to the four big hit types of "2R fifth big hit", "2R sixth big hit", "2R seventh big hit" and "2R eighth big hit" In the base state, by executing the common effect, it is difficult for the player to recognize which gaming state it is. That is, it is in a non notification state in which the gaming state is not notified.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol is generated by the distribution ratio (rate of occurrence) of these "2R fifth big hit", "2R sixth big hit", "2R seventh big hit", and "2R eighth big hit" which are not notified. If the high base state (non-informing state) continues even if the number of fluctuating display times exceeds 50 times, the possibility is higher than when the high base state ends in 50 times, and high when exceeding 100 times It is assumed that the system will shift to a low base state. Thus, the player is expected to shift to the high probability low base state when the variation display count of the special symbol exceeds 50 times, and also shifts to the high probability low base state even after exceeding 50 times. Even when the high base state continues (when the non-informing state continues), it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation for the high probability low base state. This makes it possible to maintain the game interest for a long time.

  Incidentally, instead of such an aspect, the possibility of transitioning to the high-probability low base state is the same even when transitioning when exceeding 50 times or transitioning when exceeding 100 times. It may be set, and conversely, the case of transition when exceeding 50 times has a higher probability of transitioning to the high probability low base state than the case of transition when exceeding 100 times. Good. As a result, when the high base state continues even after 50 times, the sense of expectation for the high probability low base state transition is lowered. In addition, after the second predetermined number of times more than the first predetermined number of times, the jackpot type is further provided, and the high base state continues even after the first predetermined number of times of the variation display of the special symbol. If it does not become a big hit by that time, it may be decided to shift to a high probability low base state. Also, conversely, when the high base state continues even after the first predetermined number of times of the variation display of the special symbol, after exceeding the second predetermined number of times which is more than the first predetermined number of times It may be decided not to shift to the high probability low base state). In addition, when a predetermined condition (random number lottery or the like) is established in the middle of the non-informing state of the high base state, the game is displayed by displaying the character or character that easily recognizes the gaming state (executes the fixed effect). The status may be reported.

  Moreover, in the high probability low base state, when the result of the second special symbol equivalence judgment is a big hit and when it is out, the result of the second special symbol equivalence judgment in the high base state mentioned above is It is similar to the case of a big hit and the case of a lose.

  In addition, the start gate 29 is provided at the uppermost stream in the right gaming area 3B by also using the gate 28. As a result, when the big hit standby state is established, the game ball is allowed to pass through the start gate 29 at an arbitrary timing without blocking the passage to the start gate 29 by the second start port 21 etc., and the big hit game starts It is possible to Although the start gate 29 and the gate 28 may be provided separately, in this case, the start gate 29 may be upstream or downstream of the gate 28, but the first big winning opening 30, the second It is necessary to provide the starting opening 21 and the second large winning opening 35 on the upstream side.

  When the right-handed game is to be performed, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to light in a predetermined manner, and notifies that the right game area should be released. In addition, when the left hitting game should be performed, the emission direction indicator 47 is controlled to be lit (display control) in a predetermined manner, and it is informed that the game should be released to the left gaming area. Specifically, the emission direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the emission direction by lighting the LEDs in accordance with the game state. For example, in the low base state, it may be notified that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). it can. Also, in the high base state, it may be notified that the right game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are lighted, such as "y z" (for example, □: turn off, ■: turn on). it can.

  Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state when the variable display of the special identification information (special symbol, effect pattern) is performed is "low probability low base state", "high probability low base state", It is possible to control to either "low certainty high base state" or "high certainty high base state", but among them, low certainty low base state is also called "normal game state", that high certain low base state Is also referred to as "specified gaming state".

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described based on FIGS. The counter, flag, status, buffer, timer and the like appearing in the operation explanation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the gaming control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. . As shown in FIG. 10, in the main control main process, first, initialization is performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, setting of stack, setting of constant, setting of interrupt time, setting of CPU of main control board 80, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time), various flags, status and counters Reset etc. The initial value of the flag is "0" or "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is performed only once after the power is turned on, and is not performed thereafter. In the examples and drawings, the ordinary symbol is "common figure", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special symbol 1" or "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special symbol" It may be called "2" or "2nd special view".

  Next to the initial setting (S101), the interruption is prohibited (S102), and the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103), updating is performed by adding one to the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. The value of each random number counter returns to “0” when it reaches the upper limit value and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than “0”, or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

  When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is finished, the interruption is permitted (S104). While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the interrupt processing (S105) is possible. The interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, after the end of the interrupt processing (S105) and before the start of the interrupt processing (S105) next, the update processing of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is repeated To be executed. When an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt process (S105) is not started immediately, and is started after the interrupt is permitted (S104).

[Interrupt process]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described using FIG. In the interrupt process (S105), first, an output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), a command (control signal) or the like set in an output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below is output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, etc. Do. The commands and the like output here include the gaming state, the result of the special symbol hit determination, the symbol as a big hit type, information on the fluctuation pattern and the like, and information on the abnormal entrance to the starting opening and the winning opening. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information on the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information on the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed subsequent to the output process (S201), various sensors (a first start port sensor 20a, a second start port sensor 21a, and a third start port sensor 26a mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1) , The sensor signal (detection signal) of the general entrance sensor 27a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, etc., see FIG. Remember. Further, a detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the surplus ball tray 62 (also referred to as "lower plate") is taken in, and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as lower plate full data.

  Next, the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203) is executed. The ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203) is the same process as the ordinary symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the updating process of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is the execution period of the timer interrupt process (S105) and the other period (after the end of the interrupt process (S105) This is performed both in the next interrupt processing (the period until the start of S105). In this way, randomness is given to the acquired values of various random numbers.

  Normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), starting opening sensor detection processing (S204) described later, start entry ball processing (S205), general drawing operation processing (S206), special figure 1 operation processing (S207) Special processing 2 operation processing (S208), holding ball number processing (S209), power-off monitoring processing (S210), and abnormal ball-in-place monitoring processing (S211). Thereafter, other various processes (S212) are executed, and the interrupt process (S105) is ended. Then, until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (main control unit) next, the processing of S102 to S104 of the main control main processing is repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and the interrupt pulse is input. Then (after about 4 msec), the interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, a command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output. Among the control processes executed by the game control microcomputer 81 (control means), the processes of S201 to S209 in the interrupt process (S105), the process of S103 described above, etc. are one of the "game control processes" of the present invention. It corresponds to an aspect.

[Starting mouth sensor detection process]
Next, the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) will be described using FIG. In the starting opening sensor detection process (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). In S301, when the ON edge when the sensor signal (detection signal) of the gate sensor 28a is turned on is detected, it is determined that the gaming ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a (the gate 28 is passed). As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), then, the number of normal symbol holding balls (number of common drawing holdings, specifically, general drawing holdings provided in RAM is counted It is determined whether the value of the counter to be calculated is 4 or more (S302). On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has not passed the gate 28 (S301: NO), the process proceeds to S305.

  When it is determined in S302 that the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal symbol holding ball number is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the stored normal symbol holding ball number (S303), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) Do and proceed to S305. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7 (B)) of the random symbol counter for determining normal symbol suitability stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the acquired random number value (acquired information, common drawing acquisition information) is stored in an address space corresponding to the current number of normal symbol holding balls in the common drawing holding storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 20, that is, whether or not the gaming ball has been detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a (S305). In S305, when detecting the ON edge when the sensor signal (detection signal) of the first starting opening sensor 20a is turned on, the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a (in the first starting opening 20) It is determined that the ball is thrown). As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the first starting opening 20 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309. On the other hand, when it is determined in S305 that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 20 (YES in S305), the special drawing 1 holding ball number (the number of the first special view holding, specifically the main control unit 80 It is determined whether or not the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of first special views reserved provided in the RAM has reached four (upper limit number) (S306). Then, when it is determined in S306 that the special drawing 1 holding ball number has reached 4 (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309. If it is determined in S306 that the special drawing 1 holding ball number is less than 4 (NO in S306), 1 is added to the stored special drawing 1 holding ball number (S307), and the special drawing 1 related random number acquisition A process is performed (S308), and it progresses to S309.

  Special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol pass / fail judgment stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of RAM, the random number for big hit classification The value of the counter (label-TRND-AS) and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are acquired (value of random number shown in FIG. 7A), and those acquired random values (acquisition information, special information The figure acquisition information) is stored in the address space according to the current Tokusetsu 1 reserved ball number in the first Tokusetsu storage unit 85a.

  In S309, whether or not the game ball has entered the second start port 21 or the third start port 26 or not, that is, whether the game ball has been detected by the second start port sensor 21a or the third start port sensor 26a It determines (S309). In S309, when the ON edge when the sensor signal (detection signal) of the second starting opening sensor 21a or the third starting opening sensor 26a is turned ON is detected, the second starting opening sensor 21a or the third starting opening sensor 26a It is determined that the game ball has been detected (the ball has entered the second start opening 21 or the third start opening 26). As a result, when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the second starting opening 21 or the third starting opening 26 (NO in S309), the processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S309 that the gaming ball has entered the second starting opening 21 or the third starting opening 26 (YES in S309), then, the number of special figure 2 holding balls (number of second special view holdings, Specifically, it is determined whether or not the value of the counter for counting the number of the second special view reserved provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 has reached four (upper limit number) (S310). Then, when it is determined in S310 that the special drawing 2 holding ball number has reached 4 (YES in S310), the processing is ended. When it is determined in S310 that the special figure 2 holding ball number is less than 4 (NO in S310), "1" is added to the stored special figure 2 holding ball number (S311), and the special figure 2 relationship A random number acquisition process is performed (S312), and the process ends.

  In the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S312), similarly to the special figure 1 relation random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol suitability determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM. (Label-TRND-A), the value of the jackpot type determination random number counter (label-TRND-AS), and the value of the variation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) are obtained and shown in FIG. 7 (A) The random number value) and the acquired random number value are stored in the address space according to the current special figure 2 holding ball number in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b.

[Process when starting ball entry]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the start-in ball-on process (S205) will be described. Next, the game control microcomputer 81 performs start-in-time processing (S205) following the start-up opening sensor detection processing (S204). As shown in FIG. 13, in the start entering ball processing (S 205), first, it is determined whether the special figure 2 holding ball number has increased by “1” (S 315). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 2 holding number of balls has increased by “1” (YES in S315), the process proceeds to S316. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the special view 2 holding ball number in S307 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the second starting opening. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 2 holding ball number has not increased (NO in S315), the process proceeds to S319.

  In S316, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) in the immediately preceding start opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the second special view reserve storage unit is read ( S316). Subsequently, the acquired random number value which concerns on the read 2nd special symbol is determined (S317). In S317, among the read random number values, for the value of the random number counter for special symbol eligibility determination (special symbol eligibility determination random value), the big hit depending on the current gaming state (whether the low probability state or the high probability state) It is determined (predetermined) whether or not it is out of place, and if the result of the determination is a big hit, the type of the big hit is further determined (predetermined). In this determination (pre-judgment) in S317, a pre-judgment (so-called "pending ahead read") is performed prior to the pass / fail judgment in the special chart 2 pass / fail judgment processing described later. ") Is equivalent to

  It should be noted that prior determination of whether or not a big hit is a big hit determination table (see FIG. 8A), that is, a big hit determination table for a high probability state if it is a high probability state, a normal state (low probability state) Then, it is possible to determine whether or not it matches the jackpot determination value based on the jackpot determination table for the normal state. In addition, as other prior determination modes, as a variation pattern information determination table capable of determining variation pattern information, a variation pattern information determination table for a normal state (for a low probability state) and a high probability state (for a high probability state) The variation pattern information determination table of Then, in the prior determination, the predetermined variation pattern information is selected based on the acquired random number value (the value of the random symbol counter for special symbol suitability determination, etc.) and the variation pattern information determination table according to the gaming state. It is possible. Then, it is possible to distinguish whether or not a big hit, a big hit type, whether or not a game effect with a high big hit reliability is executed, and the like from the selected variation pattern information.

  Next, in S318, game information (pre-judgment information) relating to the result of the judgment in S317, specifically, information (big hit information) indicating whether or not the special symbol random decision value matches the big hit decision value, Information (big hit type information) indicating the value (random hit value for big hit type determination) of the big hit type determination random number counter, information (small hit information indicating whether the random value for special symbol suitability determination matches the small hit determination value Command data including information indicating the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number value) etc. is generated as a special figure 2 start entry sphere command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S318). A part or all of the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number read out in S316 may be directly transmitted to the sub control board as the special figure 2 start entry command, or the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number The game information (for example, the above-mentioned fluctuation pattern information etc.) acquired based on the value of the special figure 2 acquisition random number may be transmitted without transmitting as it is.

  In addition, by analyzing the special figure 2 start entry ball command transmitted from the main control unit 80 by the sub control unit 90, whether it is the information related to the big hit, the type of the big hit is the information related to the small hit The sub control unit 90 can identify whether or not there is any. Moreover, in the present embodiment, in addition to this, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 acquisition random number obtained by analyzing the special figure 2 start entering ball command will be a big hit when it is determined in the high probability state, and It is possible to specify whether or not it will be a big hit if it is judged in the probability state. Thereby, the sub control unit 90 stores the received special view 2 start entering ball command as hold (effect hold information), and in advance determines the effect hold information at a specific timing, and determines success or failure in the low probability state It is possible to determine whether or not effect holding information determined to be a big hit is stored.

  From the viewpoint of fraud prevention, among the acquired random numbers read out in S316, the special symbol judgment random number is not transmitted to the sub control unit as it is, and the value of the other big hit type random number counter (big hit Command data including information indicating the type determination random number), the value of the variation pattern random number counter (variation pattern random number), and information indicating the result of prior determination is generated as a special figure 2 start entry command, It is possible to set

  Next, in S319, as in the case of the processing related to the above-mentioned Special Figure 2, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 holding ball number has increased by "1" (S319). Then, when it is determined that the special figure 1 holding ball number has increased by "1" (YES in S319), the process proceeds to S321. This corresponds to the case where “1” is added to the special view 1 reserved ball number in S311 in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) based on the game ball entering the first starting opening. On the other hand, when it is determined in S319 that the number of special drawing 1 balls held is not increasing (NO in S319), the process is finished as it is. The processes of S321 to S323 are the same as those of S316 to S318 described above, which are performed for the special view 1. That is, the latest acquired random number value (acquired information) acquired in the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S312) in the starting opening sensor detection process (S204) and stored in the first special image storage section is read (S321), Prior determination is performed on the read out random number value (S322). Then, command data including game information relating to this prior determination is generated as a special figure 1 start entry command, and the command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S323). In addition, prior determination (pending pre-reading) of S322 is performed prior to the pass / fail determination in the special figure 1 pass / fail determination process described later.

[General operation process]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs a routine drawing operation process (S206) shown in FIG. 14 next to the start-on-stroke process (S205). In the common drawing operation processing (S206), the processing relating to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four steps, and "common drawing operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of these steps. . Then, if the "general drawing operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and if the "general drawing operation status" is "2" (S401) (NO in S403, YES in S403), perform normal symbol variation processing (S404), and if "Popular movement operation status" is "3" (NO in S401 and S403, YES in S405), determine the normal symbol The process (S406) is performed, and when the "general operation status" is "4" (S401, S403, and S405 are all NO), the ordinary electric bonus processing (S407) is performed. The general drawing operation status is “1” in the initial setting.

[Normal pattern standby process]
Next, normal symbol standby processing (S402) will be described using FIG. In normal symbol standby processing (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of balls held for normal symbols is "0" (S501), and when it is determined in S501 that "0" (YES in S501), processing Finish. On the other hand, when it is determined in S501 that it is not “0” (NO in S501), a normal symbol suitability determination process described later is performed (S502), and then a normal symbol variation pattern selection process is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8D, if the gaming state is the high base state (state B), the variation time of the normal symbol is one second. Select a pattern variation pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is the low base state (states A and C), the normal symbol fluctuation pattern of 3 seconds in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is selected is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503), an ordinary symbol random number shift processing described later is performed (S504), and then a normal symbol variation start processing is performed (S505), and the processing is finished. In the normal symbol variation start process (S505), the normal symbol variation display is started with the normal symbol variation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol variation start process (S505), in order to notify the sub control board 90 of the start of variation of the normal symbol, the normal symbol variation start command is set.

[Normal pattern success or failure judgment processing]
Next, the normal symbol suitability determination process (S502) will be described using FIG. In the normal symbol acceptability determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the random symbol counter for normal symbol acceptability determination stored in the common drawing reserve storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether the state B flag is ON, that is, whether the gaming state is the high base state (low probability high base state or high probability high base state) (S602). If the state B flag is ON in S602, that is, it is determined to be in the high base state (YES in S602), the table for state B in the normal symbol determination table shown in FIG. Whether or not a hit is determined by the high probability general distribution judgment based on the values “0” to “238” (S604), and the process proceeds to the processing of S605. That is, it is determined whether the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random symbol counter for normal symbol suitability determination matches any of the hit determination values.

  On the other hand, when the state B flag is not ON in S602, that is, when it is determined to be in the low base state (NO in S602), state A (state C) in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit according to the low probability general drawing decision based on the table (the hit determination value is “0” to “119”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605. Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the common drawing equivalence determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per common drawing) (S605), and when it is determined that it is out (NO in S605) A normal symbol (generally out-of-figure symbol) is determined (S606), and the process is finished. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that the hit (per common figure) is determined (YES in S605), a stop symbol is displayed to determine a normal symbol (per common figure) (S607), and the common hit flag is turned on (S608) ), Finish the process.

[Normal pattern random number shift process]
Next, normal symbol random number shift processing (S504) will be described using FIG. In the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol holding balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each normal drawing reservation in the common drawing reservation storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest pending storage in the popular drawing reserve storage unit, is made empty ("0"), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth common drawing reserved is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general drawing hold is made to be digested in the holding order.

[Process during normal symbol change]
Next, processing during normal symbol variation (S404) will be described using FIG. As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol variation process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if it is determined that it has not elapsed (NO at S801) Finish. On the other hand, when it is determined that it has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol variation stop command is set (S802), the common drawing operation status is set to "3" (S803), and then the normal symbol variation display is displayed, The other processing such as stopping at the display result (per-normal symbol or off-normal symbol) according to the determination result of the normal symbol suitability determination random number is performed (S804), and the processing is ended.

  The normal symbol standby process (S402) and the normal symbol variation processing (S404) pertaining to the execution of the variation display of the normal symbol (normal identification information) based on the detection of the game ball by the gate sensor 28a is the "normal variation" of the present invention. This corresponds to one aspect of “display processing”.

[Normal pattern confirmation process]
Next, the normal symbol determination process (S406) will be described using FIG. In the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether a common drawing hit flag is ON (S901). If it is determined that the common drawing hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the common drawing operation status is set to "1" (S905), and the process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined that the general drawing hit flag is ON (YES in S901), it is then determined whether the state B flag is ON, that is, whether it is a high base state (S902). When it is determined in S902 that the state B flag is ON (YES in S902), the open pattern for state B (for high base state) is set as the open pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) (S903), the process proceeds to S904. The open pattern for the state B (for the high base state) is an open pattern in which the open for 1.8 seconds is repeated three times as described above. Therefore, "3" is set to the second start opening opening counter that counts the number of times the second start opening 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the state B flag is not ON (NO in S902), the opening pattern for the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) is opened for the states A and C (for low base state). The pattern is set (S906), and the process proceeds to S904. The open patterns for the state A and the state C (for the low base state) are, as described above, an open pattern in which 0.9 seconds of opening are performed three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second start opening opening counter. In S904, the general drawing operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this processing is ended.

[Normal electric role processing]
Next, the normal electric symbol processing (S407) will be described using FIG. In the normal motorized symbol processing (S407), first, it is determined whether the end flag per common drawing is ON (S1001). The end-of-round-drawing flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second starting opening 21 has ended in the auxiliary game (normal hit game) executed as a hit. If it is determined that the end-of-round-drawing flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is determined in S1002 that the second start port is not open (NO in S1002), it is then determined whether it is time to open the second start port 21 (S1003), and the open time has not been reached. If it is determined (NO in S1003), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1003 that it is time to open the second starting port (YES in S1003), control for opening the second starting port is executed (S1004), and the process is ended. When it is determined in S1002 that the second start port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is time to close the second start port 21 (that is, after the second start port 21 is opened) If it is determined that the predetermined opening time has elapsed (S1005), and it is determined that it is not the closing time of the second starting opening (NO in S1005), the process ends. If it is determined in S1005 that it is the closing time of the second starting port (YES in S1005), processing for setting the second starting port 21 in the closed state (closing) is performed (S1006), and the value of the second starting port open counter Is decremented by 1 (S1007), and the process proceeds to S1008.

  In S1008, it is determined whether the value of a 2nd starting opening opening counter is "0" (S1008). When it is determined in S1008 that the value of the release counter is not “0” (NO in S1008), the processing is finished to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1008 that the value of the opening counter is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing per common map for ending the auxiliary game (normal per game) is performed (S1009), and the end per common map A flag is set (S1010), and the process ends. The second start opening opening counter becomes “0” when the opening of the second start opening 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times during state B (high base state), and state A When the opening of the second starting port 21 is made three times also during the state C (low base state), the state becomes "0". On the other hand, when it is determined in S1001 that the end flag per common drawing is ON (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting port 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 is completed. The finish flag per common drawing is turned off (S1011), the common flag per common drawing is turned off (S1012), the common drawing operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the processing is ended. Thus, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) is executed again as the common drawing operation process (S206).

  The normal electric character processing (S407) related to the execution of the auxiliary game (normal hit game) for opening the second starting port corresponds to one mode of the "normal hit game process" of the present invention.

[Special figure 1 operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs special drawing 1 operation processing (S207) next to the general drawing operation processing (S206). This special view 1 operation process will be described with reference to FIGS. In the special figure 1 operation process (S207), as shown in FIG. 21, the process relating to the special symbol display unit 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into five stages, "Special figure 1 operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each of those stages. Then, when the "special figure 1 operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol 1 standby process (S1102) is performed, and the "special figure 1 operation status" is "2". (NO in S1101, YES in S1103), the special symbol 1 during movement processing (S1104) is performed, and if “Special figure 1 operation status” is “3” (NO in S1101 and S1103, YES in S1105) ), Special symbol 1 finalization processing (S1106) is performed, and when “Special figure 1 operation status” is “4” (S1101, S1103, S1105 together NO, S1107 YES), special electric as a big hit game The character feature process 1 (S1108) is performed, and when the "special figure 1 operation status" is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are all NO), the process ends. The special view 1 operation status is “1” in the initial setting. In addition, because small hit is not set as a result of the first special symbol equality judgment, the special electric symbol processing 2 is not executed in the special figure 1 operation processing, but the small hit is set as a result of the first special symbol equality judgment You may In this case, when the "special figure 1 operation status" is "5", the special electric combination processing 2 as a small hit game is executed.

[Special symbol 1 standby process]
Next, special symbol 1 standby processing (S1102) will be described using FIG. In the special symbol 1 standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls in the first starting opening 20 (i.e., the number of special drawing 1 balls held) is "0" (S1201). If it is determined in S1201 that the special figure 1 holding ball number is “0”, that is, there is no storage of the random number counter value acquired based on entering the first starting port 20 (YES in S1201), , It is determined whether the special figure 2 is in the game (S1207). Then, when it is determined in S1207 that the special view 2 is in the game (YES in S1207), the processing is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1207 that the special figure 2 is not in play (NO in S1207), processing is taking the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 as the standby screen (during the demonstration screen for waiting for customers) If it is determined that the standby screen is being displayed (YES in S1208), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1208 that the standby screen is not being displayed (NO in S1208), the standby screen setting process for displaying the standby screen is executed (S1209), and the process is ended.

  In addition, when it is determined in S1201 that the special figure 1 holding ball number is not “0”, that is, there is one or more storage of the random number counter value acquired based on entering the ball into the first starting port 20 (S1201 NO), special figure 1 pass / fail judgment processing (S1203) to be described later, special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1204), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1205), special figure 1 variation start process (S1206) are performed in this order. Here, “special figure 2 (second special symbol) is not playing” means that special figure 2 is not in the display of variation (including the decision stop indication time) and the special figure 2 holding ball number is “0”. It means that. Of course, it means that the big hit game and the small hit game according to the special figure 2 are not executed.

[Special figure 1 success or failure judgment processing]
Next, special view 1 pass / fail determination processing (S1203) will be described using FIG. In the special view 1 yes / no determination process (S1203), first, it is stored as a determination value in the lowermost area (that is, the first RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reserve) of the first special figure reserve storage unit 85a of the RAM. The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol propriety judgment (of the oldest memory) being read is read out (S 1601). Next, it is determined whether the special figure 2 big hit fluctuation flag is ON, that is, it is determined whether the second special symbol is performing a variable display related to the big hit (S1602). If it is determined in S1602 that the special view 2 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (YES in S1602), the process proceeds to S1607.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when one special symbol is executing a variable display relating to a big hit, it is not determined whether it is a big hit or not in the determination of success or failure of the other special symbol. (That is, it is not determined to be a big hit). It should be noted that since the first special symbol does not have a small hit as a result of the determination, if the second special symbol is performing a variable display pertaining to the big hit, the result of the first special symbol judgment whether to be executed during that time, It will all come off. If it is determined in S1602 that the special figure 2 big hit variation flag is not ON, that is, the second special symbol does not execute the variation display relating to the big hit (NO in S1602), then the positive variation flag is ON or not, namely It is determined whether it is a high probability state (S1603). If it is determined in S1603 that the probability change flag is not ON, that is, it is determined to be in the low probability state (NO in S1603), the big hit determination for the normal state (for low probability state) in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A) Judgment determination is performed based on the table (the jackpot determination value is “3” and “397”) (S1604). On the other hand, when it is determined that the probability change flag is ON (YES in S1603), the success / failure determination is performed based on the big hit determination table for high probability state in the big hit determination table (FIG. 8A) (S1605). In the jackpot determination table for high probability state, the jackpot determination values are “3”, “53”, “113”, “173”, “227”, “281”, “337”, “337”, “397”, “449” , "503" is.

  In S1606, it is determined whether the result of the big hit determination (S1604, S1605) is a "big hit" (S1606), and if it is determined that a big hit (YES in S1606), the value of the big hit type determination random number counter (label-TRND- AS) is read, and the big hit type is determined based on the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8B (S1608), and the big hit symbol is determined based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (S1609). The big hit fluctuation flag is turned ON (S1610), and the process is finished. In addition, in the case of the success or failure judgment pertaining to the first special symbol, the jackpot type is determined using the jackpot classification determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the success / failure determination according to the second special symbol, for the second special symbol The big hit type determination table is used to determine the big hit type. Moreover, when it determines with a big hit by the yes-no decision of the 1st special symbol (special figure 1), either 4R 1st big hit and 4R 2nd big hit are performed. In addition, if it is determined that the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit in the decision, 15R third big hit, 4R fourth big hit, 2R fifth big hit, 2R sixth big hit, 2R seventh big hit, 2R One of the eighth jackpots is executed (FIG. 8 (B)). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the big hit determination (S1604, S1605) is not a "big hit" (NO in S1606), the process proceeds to S1607. In S1607, the missing symbol is determined (S1607), and the process is ended.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as the big hit fluctuation flag, with the first big hit fluctuation flag showing that the first special symbol is performing the fluctuation display (the fluctuation display that the big hit symbol will stop display) related to the big hit The second special symbol has a second big hit variation flag that indicates that the variable display related to the big hit (the variable display that the big hit symbol will be stopped display) is being executed, and the main control unit 80 A flag corresponding to the jackpot fluctuation flag storage means provided in the RAM is set. In addition, as the small hitting fluctuation flag, the 2nd small hitting fluctuation flag which shows that the 2nd special design the fluctuation indication which relates to the small hitting (the fluctuation indication which the small hitting design becomes stop indication) is under execution A flag corresponding to the small hit fluctuation flag storage means provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 is set. And, when the big hit fluctuation flag is set regarding one special symbol (that is, during the fluctuation indication which relates to the big hit), in the other special symbol equality decision, processing which decides whether or not it is a big hit Not performed. That is, control is not performed such that both special symbols execute the variable display related to the jackpot in parallel. As a result, it is possible to prevent the situation where the player is given too much game profit in a very short time, and to appropriately suppress the gambling.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol 1 standby process (FIG. 22), the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process is performed (S1204) next to the special figure 1 yes / no determination process (S1203). As shown in FIGS. 24 and 25, in the special view 1 variation pattern selection process (S1204), it is first determined whether the gaming state is the state A (whether it is a low probability low base state) (S1701). Then, when it is determined in S1701 that the state is A (YES in S1701), it is then determined whether the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (S1702) and the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON If it is determined (YES in S1702), the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is referred to with reference to the condition A big hit table (a portion corresponding to the condition A and big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on (S1703). If the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. Further, in the present embodiment, one of the fluctuation patterns P1 to P3 having different lengths of fluctuation time is selected by the state A jackpot table.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 1 big hit variation flag is not ON (NO in S1702), it is then determined whether the number of holding balls (number of holdings) is 1 or 2 (S1705). If it is determined in S1705 that the number of reservations is 1 or 2 (YES in S1705), the state A first number of suspension table (the condition A out of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 and the number of suspension) The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to portions corresponding to 1 and 2). When it is determined in S1705 that the number of reservations is neither 1 nor 2, that is, the number of reservations is either 3 or 4 (NO in S1705), the state A second number of suspension table (FIG. The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the state A and the part falling out of the fluctuation pattern table 9 and falling under the number 3 and 4).

  Thereby, when the number of holding balls of the first special symbol is "3" or "4", the fluctuation time is short compared to when the number of holding balls of the first special symbol is "1" or "2" There is a high probability that a variation pattern will be selected. In the present embodiment, the variation patterns P8 to P11 are selected. Thereby, the function of the shortening fluctuation according to the number of holding balls works, and the average fluctuation time becomes short.

  If it is determined in S1701 that the gaming state is not the state A (low probability low base state) (NO in S1701), then the gaming state is the state B (low probability high base state, high probability high base state) Is determined (S1708). If it is determined in S1708 that the state is the state B (S1708), then it is determined whether the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (S1709) and the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is determined to be ON ( Yes in S1709), the state B jackpot table (part corresponding to the state B and the jackpot in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and fluctuation is performed based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) A pattern is selected (S1710). If it is determined in S1709 that the special view 1 big hit fluctuation flag is OFF (NO in S1709), the state B deviation table (part corresponding to the state B and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to. Then, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1711).

  Also, in S1708, when it is determined that the gaming state is not the state B (low probability high base state, high probability high base state), that is, the gaming state is the state C (high probability low base state) (NO in S1708) Then, it is judged whether the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON or not (S1712), and when it is judged that the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (YES in S1712), the state C big hit table (FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) with reference to the condition C and the part corresponding to the big hit in the variation pattern table shown (S1710). If it is determined in S1712 that the special view 1 big hit fluctuation flag is OFF (NO in S1712), the state C deviation table (a portion corresponding to the state C and out of the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referenced. Then, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1714).

  In addition, in the state B and the state C, since it is a gaming state in which the game is played mainly with the variable display of the second special symbol by the right-handed game, if the game is performed according to the game instruction (right or left), the first The variation display of special symbols is rarely performed. Therefore, the fluctuation time of the first special symbol in the state B and the state C is simple (the number is small and the fluctuation time is also short). In the state B, in the case of the big hit, the variation pattern P15 is set, and in the case of the deviation, the variation pattern P16 is set. Further, in the state C, in the case of a big hit, the variation pattern P23 is selected, and in the case of a deviation, the variation pattern P24 is set.

  After selecting the variation pattern as described above, the other processing shown in FIG. 24 is executed (S1704), and the processing is finished. In the other processing (S1704), a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern designation command is included in a fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
Next, special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1205) will be described using FIG. In the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1205), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S1801). Then, the storage location of the various counter values in the first special view reserve storage unit 85a is one lower side (for example, when the first special view reserve storage unit 85a consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003" , And the address "0000" (S1802). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the first special view storage unit 85 a, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth of the second special view hold (when the upper limit number is stored) The area is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this process ends. After executing the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1205), the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206) of FIG. 22 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1206), while setting the special figure 1 operation status to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is started.

[Process during special symbol 1 change]
Next, processing during special symbol 1 fluctuation (S1104) will be described using FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, in the special symbol 1 during fluctuation process (S1104), first, the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 (the fluctuation time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in S1204 of FIG. 22, see FIG. 9) has elapsed It is determined whether or not (S1901). If it is determined in S1901 that the variation time of the special view 1 has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the special figure 1 variation suspension process is performed (S1914), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1901 that the fluctuation time of the special view 1 has elapsed (YES in S1901), the process proceeds to S1903. In S1903, the special view 1 fluctuation stop command is set (S1903), and the process proceeds to S1904.

  Next, in S1904, it is determined whether the state B flag is ON (S1905). When it is determined in S1904 that the state B flag is ON (YES in S1904), the value of the state B counter (state B fluctuation counter) that counts the number of times of fluctuation of the special symbol executed during state B (high base state) Is decremented by 1 (S1905), and then it is determined whether the value of the state B counter is "0" (S1906). If it is determined in S1906 that the value of the state B counter is "0" (YES in S1906), the state B flag is turned off (S1907), and the process proceeds to the process of S1908. By turning off the state B flag, the gaming state shifts from the high base state to the low base state. Specifically, if the low probability high base state, the state shifts to the low probability low base state (normal state), and if the high probability high base state shifts to the high probability low base state (advantage state).

  In S1908, set the special figure 1 operation status to "3" (S1908), and stop the variation display of the special symbol by the result according to the judgment result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment random number and the random decision for jackpot type determination etc. Processing (S1909), and the processing ends.

[Special figure 1 change interruption processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the special figure 1 fluctuation suspension process (S1902) is during the fluctuation display when the big hit game or the small hit game according to the special figure 2 is executed during the fluctuation display of the special figure 1 It is the processing which restarts the measurement which was suspended when the measurement of the fluctuation time of special symbol 1 is temporarily interrupted and the big hit game or the small hit game is over. Thereby, during the execution of the big hit game or the small hit game according to one special symbol, it is assumed that the success or failure determination processing or the variable display according to the other special symbol is not executed.

  The special view 1 fluctuation interruption process (S1902) will be described using FIG. In the special figure 1 fluctuation interruption process (S1902), first, it is judged whether the special figure 1 interruption flag is ON or not (S2901), and when it is judged that the special figure 1 interruption flag is not ON (NO in S2901), It is determined whether the big hit flag in FIG. 2 is ON, that is, whether the big hit game according to the special view 2 is being executed (S2902). If it is determined in S2902 that the special figure 2 big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2902), then the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON or not, that is, the small hit game according to special figure 2 is being executed It is determined whether or not (S2909). If it is determined in S2909 that the special figure 2 small hit flag is not ON, that is, neither the big hit game nor the small hit game according to the special figure 2 is executed (NO in S2909), the processing is ended. Then, the variable display of the special figure 1 is continued. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2902 that the special figure 2 big hit flag is ON (YES in S2902) and when it is determined in S2909 that the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON (YES in S2909), special figure 1 The suspension flag is turned ON (S2903), the measurement of the special figure 1 fluctuation time is suspended (S2904), and the processing is ended. Thereby, the variable display of the special figure 1 can be interrupted temporarily.

  Also, if it is determined in S2901 that the special figure 1 interruption flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is already being interrupted (YES in S2901), the special figure 2 big hit flag is ON or not Is determined (S2905). If it is determined in S2905 that the special view 2 big hit flag is ON (YES in S2905), it is determined that the big hit game according to the special view 2 is still being executed, and the process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2905 that the special view 2 big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2905), it is then determined whether the special view 2 small hit flag is ON (S2906). If it is determined in S2906 that the special view 2 small hit flag is ON (YES in S2906), it is determined that the small hit game according to the special view 2 is still being executed, and the process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2906 that the special figure 2 small hit flag is not ON (NO in S2906), it is determined that the big hit game or small hit game according to special figure 2 is ended, and the special figure 1 interruption flag is turned OFF. (S2907), the measurement of the special figure 1 fluctuation time is restarted (S2908), and the processing is ended. Thereby, it is possible to resume the fluctuation display (time measurement of fluctuation time) of the first special symbol that has been interrupted.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as the suspension flag, the special figure 1 suspension flag (also referred to as "first suspension flag") indicating that the variation display of the first special symbol is being suspended, and the variation of the second special symbol It has a special figure 2 suspension flag (also referred to as a "second suspension flag") indicating that the display is suspended, and a flag corresponding to the suspension flag storage means provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 is Set (stored).

  The special symbol 1 standby process (S1102) and the special symbol 1 variation processing (S1104) pertaining to the execution of the variable display of the first special symbol (special identification information) based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening sensor 20a. This corresponds to an aspect of the “special variation display process” of the present invention.

[Special symbol 1 confirmation process]
Next, special symbol 1 determination processing (S1106) will be described using FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, in the special symbol 1 determination process (S1106), first, it is determined whether the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is ON (S2001). If it is determined that the special figure 1 big hit variation flag is ON (YES in S2001), the special figure 1 big hit variation flag indicating that the big hit variation display according to the first special symbol is being turned off (S2002), The special figure 1 big hit flag which shows execution of the big hit game which relates to the special design is made ON (S2003), it moves to the processing of S2004. Thereby, in the special figure 1, it is possible to end the fluctuation display which relates to the big hit (confirm the big hit), it can indicate that it moves to the big hit game.

  In S2004, the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the big hit game (in the one-round opening mode, one round from opening of the big winning opening to closing) is set to "4" (S2004) In order to start the big hit game, the big hit opening command is set (S2005), the special view 1 operation status is set to "4" (S2006), and the processing is finished. In addition, the stop command is transmitted to the sub control board 90 at the stop timing of the special symbol that is variably displayed. By receiving this stop command, the sub control board 90 can grasp that the variation display of the special symbol has ended. In addition, it will be in the big hit standby state by this. In addition, when it is determined in S2001 that the special figure 1 big hit fluctuation flag is not ON (NO in S2001), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game starts, that is, it is a variable display relating to disconnection, so the special figure 1 operation status Is set to "1" (S2007), and the process ends.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as a big hit flag, the result of the success or failure judgment concerning the first special symbol is a big hit and a special figure 1 big hit flag (“first big hit flag indicating that a big hit game according to the big hit is being executed. Also, the special figure 2 jackpot flag (also referred to as a "second jackpot flag"), which indicates that the result of the success or failure judgment pertaining to the second special symbol is a big hit and the big hit game pertaining to the big hit is being executed When the big hit game is executed, the big hit flag corresponding to the big hit flag storage means provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 is set (stored). In addition, as a small hit flag, the result of the success or failure judgment pertaining to the second special symbol is a small hit, and a special figure 2 small hit flag indicating that the small hit game pertaining to the small hit is being executed. When the small hit game is executed, the small hit flag corresponding to the small hit flag storage means provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80 is set (stored).

  Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of three LEDs of a 2R lamp, a 4R lamp, and a 15R lamp, and the corresponding lamp is lit and displayed at the timing when the big hit symbol is determined and displayed. Specifically, in the case of the 4R first big hit, a display mode such as "2R △ 4R ▲ 15R △" (for example, ▲: on, Δ: off) is displayed. Next, the special view 2 operation processing (S208) and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 to 39. However, in the special view 2 operation processing (S208), the special view 1 operation processing (FIG. In order to perform processing in the same flow as S207) and the like, the following description will be simplified.

[Special figure 2 operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 30, the special view 2 operation process (S208) performs processing in the same flow as the special view 1 operation process (S207) shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a special view 2 operation process (S208) next to the special view 1 operation process (S207). The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can execute variable display in parallel with the first special symbol and the second special symbol by the special view 1 operation process and the special view 2 operation process. That is, digestion of the first special figure reserve and digestion of the second special figure reserve (“the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol”, “the first special symbol pass / fail judgment and the second special symbol It is possible to execute in parallel with the yes / no judgment and “)”. Moreover, in the present embodiment, the pass / fail judgment based on entering the second start opening (the second special symbol hit / fail decision) is based on the entrance to the first start opening (the first special symbol hit / fail decision The player is more likely to be a big hit (with a large amount of obtainable profit) than the game player (FIG. 8 (B)).

  As shown in FIG. 30, similarly to the special figure 1 operation process (S207), the process regarding the special symbol display unit 41 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is in five stages. In each of these stages, "Special figure 2 operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned. Then, when the "special figure 2 operation status" is "1" (YES in S1151), the special symbol 2 standby process (S1152) is performed, and the "special figure 2 operation status" is "2". (NO at S1151, YES at S1153), perform the special symbol 2 change process (S1154), and if "Special figure 2 operation status" is "3" (NO at S1151 and S1153, both YES at S1155) ), Special symbol 2 determination process (S1156) is performed, and if “special figure 2 operation status” is “4” (S1151, S1153, S1155 all together, YES in S1157), special electric as a big hit game Performs the character processing 1 (S1108), if the "special figure 2 operation status" is "5" (S1151, S1153, S1155, S1157 all NO), special electric character processing as a small hit game 2 (S1109) is performed. The special view 2 operation status is “1” in the initial setting. Since there is a small hit in the result of the second special symbol success or failure determination, the special view 2 operation process has the special electric combination processing 2 (S1109) which is not included in the special view 1 operation process.

  Here, the special electric symbol processing 1 (S1108) is common to the special view 1 operation processing (S207) and the special view 2 operation processing (S208), and the special electric symbol processing 2 (S1109) is: The special figure 2 operation process (S208) is a process only. This is that although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment enables the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol to be performed in parallel, the jackpot game and the second according to the first special symbol This is because it is impossible to execute in parallel with the big hit game pertaining to the special symbol (only one of them can be executed). In addition, although a small hit is not included in the result of the first special symbol equivalence determination in the present embodiment, as another aspect, a small hit may be included in the result of the first special symbol equivalence determination. In this case, similarly to the big hit game, the small hit game according to the first special symbol and the small hit game according to the second special symbol can not be performed in parallel (only one of them can be executed).

[Special symbol 2 standby process]
The special symbol 2 standby process (S1152) shown in FIG. 31 is performed in the same flow as the special symbol 1 standby process (S1102) shown in FIG.

[Special figure 2 success or failure judgment processing]
In the special figure 2 acceptance determination process (S1253) shown in FIG. 32, the process is performed in the same flow as the special figure 1 acceptance determination process (S1203) shown in FIG. However, since this process is a process relating to the special symbol 2, in S1301, it is in the lowermost area (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first one in the second special view reservation) of the second special view reservation storage unit 85b of the RAM. The special symbol pass / fail judgment random number counter value (label-TRND-A) stored is read out. In addition, because it has a small hit in the result of the second special symbol equivalence judgment, when it is determined that the result of the second special symbol equivalence judgment is not a big hit (S1304), then, in S1305, the second special symbol equivalence judgment It is determined whether the result of is a small hit (S1305). If it is determined in S1305 that it is a small hit (YES in S1305), a small hit symbol is determined (S1306), the special figure 2 small hit variation flag is turned ON (S1307), and the processing is ended. The other processing is the same as that of the special view 1 yes / no determination processing (S1203).

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIG. 33 and FIG. 34, in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1254), the process (S1401 to S1420) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1204) shown in FIGS. )I do. Therefore, the detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since this process is a process relating to the second special symbol, referring to the field corresponding to the second special symbol in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9, based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label -TRND-T1) To select the fluctuation pattern. In addition, since the small special variation is determined to be the result of the second special symbol suitability determination, if it is determined that the small variation flag is ON, the variation pattern is selected from the small hitting table according to the gaming state.

  In addition, in the state B and the state C, the game is played with the variable display of the second special symbol (the second special symbol pass / fail judgment) as the main. Therefore, in the state B and the state C, there are more types of variation patterns (variation time) than the variation patterns of the first special symbol, and it is possible to select a variation pattern of a relatively long time. On the other hand, in the state A, the game is played with the variable display of the first special symbol (the first special symbol success or failure judgment) as the main. Therefore, in the state A, the variation pattern of the first special symbol has more types of variation patterns (variation time) than the variation pattern of the second special symbol, and it is possible to select a variation pattern of a relatively long time. Therefore, in the state A, the variation pattern of the second special symbol is made simple (there are few types and a short time).

  After the variation pattern is selected in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1254), the other process (S1404) is performed to complete this process. In the other processing (S1404), a fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern designation command is included in a fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special figure 2 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1255), first, the special figure 2 holding ball number is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of the various counter values in the second special view storage unit 85b is shifted downward by one (S1502). Then, “0” is set in the uppermost address space of the second special view storage unit 85 b, that is, the RAM corresponding to the fourth of the second special view hold (when the upper limit number is stored) The area is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends. After the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1255) is executed, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1256) of FIG. 31 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1256), while setting the special figure 2 operation status to "2", the special figure 2 fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started Do.

[Process during special symbol 2 change]
The special symbol 2 during fluctuation processing (S1154) shown in FIG. 36 performs the processing (S1951 to S1959) in the same flow as the special symbol 1 during fluctuation processing (S1104) shown in FIG. Therefore, the detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special figure 2 change interruption processing]
The special figure 2 fluctuation interruption process (S1952) shown in FIG. 37 performs processes (S2951 to S2959) in the same flow as the special figure 1 fluctuation interruption process (S1902) shown in FIG. Therefore, the detailed description of this process is omitted.

  The special symbol 2 standby process (S1152) and the special symbol 2 pertaining to the variable display of the second special symbol (special identification information) based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening sensor 21a or the third starting opening sensor 26a The during-variation processing (S1154) corresponds to one aspect of the "special variation display processing" of the present invention.

[Special symbol 2 finalization process]
The special symbol 2 determination process (S1156) shown in FIG. 38 performs the process (S2051 to S2067) in the same flow as the special symbol 1 determination process (S1106) shown in FIG. Therefore, the detailed description of this process is omitted. However, since the special symbol 2 determination process (S1156) is a process related to the special figure 2, the special symbol 1 determination process (S1106) is the big hit type (round counter setting process) and the special figure 2 small hit variation flag Although the processing when it is determined that it is ON is different, it is as shown in FIG.

[Special electric role processing 1 (big hit game)]
Next, the special electric symbol processing 1 (S1108) will be described with reference to FIG. In the special electric role processing 1 (S1108), first, a big hit game start processing to be described later is executed (S2101), and the process shifts to the processing of S2102. In S2102, it is determined whether the big hit start flag is ON (S2102), and when it is determined that the big hit start flag is not ON (NO in S2102), the process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2102 that the big hit start flag is ON (YES in S2102), it is then determined whether the big hit end flag is ON (S2105). Here, the big hit start flag is a flag that turns ON when the player shoots the game ball to the right game area 3B at an arbitrary timing and passes the game ball to the start gate 29 in the big hit standby state. . After the special symbol is displayed on the big hit symbol and the decision is stopped and displayed as a big hit, the game ball is passed to the start gate, the big hit start flag is turned ON, and the big hit game progresses (round game starts). Here, when the game ball is not allowed to pass through the start gate 29 after the jackpot, the gaming machine is maintained in the jackpot standby state where the jackpot can be executed. During this time, the player can leave his seat and take rest breaks such as a toilet, a drink and a telephone. Then, after the end of the break, the game ball can be fired at an arbitrary timing of the player, and the start gate 29 can pass the game ball, whereby the big hit game can be progressed. In addition, the big hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device (first big winning device 31) in the big hit game is all finished (big hit game is finished).

  When it is determined in S2103 that the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2103), it is then determined whether the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30) is open (S2104), not open (No at S2104), whether it is time to open the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30) (round start time), that is, it is time to pass the start gate 29 and start the first round Alternatively, it is determined whether it is time to start the next round (the next release) after the time interval between the rounds has passed (S2105). If it is determined in S2105 that it is not the round start time (NO in S2105), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2105 that it is the round start time (YES in S2105), the round start command is set (S2106), the special winning opening opening process is performed (S2107), and the process is ended. Thereby, the first large winning opening 30 is opened in accordance with the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the type of the big hit.

  If it is determined in S2104 that the special winning opening (first large winning opening 30) is being opened (YES in S2104), the maximum number of entering the special winning opening in the round is prescribed (this implementation) In the example, it is determined whether or not 10 per round has been reached (S2111). If it is determined that the number of entered balls (10) has not been reached (NO in S2111), then it is determined whether it is time to close the large winning opening (first large winning opening 30), ie, the large winning opening It is determined whether or not a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed since the release of the key (S2112). If it is determined in S2112 that the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2111 that the predetermined number of balls entered (10) has been reached (YES in S2111), or if it is determined that the opening time of the special winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2112), That is, when it is determined that one of the two round end conditions is established, processing for closing the special winning opening (the first special winning opening 30) is performed (S2113). Next, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is not "0" (NO in S2115), the processing is ended to start the next round.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2115 that the value of the round counter is "0" (YES in S2115), the big hit ending command is set as the big hit end processing for ending the big hit game (S2116), the big hit ending period. Is started (S2117), the big hit end flag is turned ON (S2118), and the process is finished. If it is determined in S2105 that the big hit end flag is ON (YES in S2103), it is determined whether the big hit ending period has elapsed (S2119) because the final round is finished. If it is determined in S2119 that the predetermined ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2119 that the ending period has elapsed (YES in S2119), the big hit end flag is turned off (S2120), the gaming state setting process described later is performed (S2121), and the big hit flag is turned off (S2122) Then, the big hit start flag is turned off (S2123), the special view operation status setting process 1 described later is performed (S2124), and the process is finished.

  The special electric combination processing 1 (S1108) related to the execution of the big hit game (special hit game) for opening the first big winning opening 30 corresponds to one aspect of the "special hit game processing" of the present invention.

[Big hit game start processing]
Next, with reference to FIG. 40, the big hit game start process (S2101) will be described. In the big hit game start process (S2101), first, it is determined whether the big hit start flag is ON or not (S2151), it is determined that the big hit start flag is not ON, that is, the start gate 29 is not yet passed in the big hit standby state If (YES at S2151), it is then determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2152). If it is determined that the probability change flag is ON (YES at S2152), the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). Transfer to processing. In S2154, it is determined whether the state B flag is ON (S2103). If it is determined that the state B flag is ON (YES in 2154), the state B flag is set OFF (S2104), and the process proceeds to S2156. . That is, during the execution of the big hit game, in order to control the low probability state and the low base state, the definite change flag and the state B flag are turned OFF before the start of the big hit game (round game).

  If it is determined in S2152 that the positive variation flag is not ON (NO in S2152), the process proceeds to S2154 without turning the positive variation flag OFF. If it is determined in S2154 that the state B flag is not ON (NO in S2154), the process proceeds to S2156 without turning the state B flag OFF. In S2156, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed the start gate (S2156), and when it is determined that the start gate has been passed (YES in S2156), the jackpot game is started (a round game is opened) The big hit start flag is turned ON (S2157), and the process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2156 that the start gate has not been passed (NO in S2156), the process ends. Thus, the gaming machine continues to be in the big hit standby state. If it is determined in S2151 that the big hit start flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the big hit game has already been started (S2151), the processing ends. As a result, the player can start (progress) the big hit game at any timing.

[Playing state setting process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 41, the game state setting process (S2121) will be described. In the gaming state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the big hit game ended this time relates to a probability variation big hit (S2201). In this embodiment, as described above, 5 types of 4R first big hit, 15R third big hit, 4R fourth big hit, 2R fifth big hit, and 2R sixth big hit are used as the big hit, and in S2201, the big hit game It is determined whether or not one of these five types is applicable. Then, if it is determined that the end of this time is the probability variation big hit (YES in S2201), the probability variation flag is turned on (S2202), and then it is determined whether the terminated big hit game is the 2R fifth big hit (S2203) . If it is determined in S2203 that the big hit game finished is the 2R fifth big hit (YES in S2203), the state B flag is turned on (S2204), "50" is set in the state B counter (S2205), and the process is performed Finish. As a result, after the end of the big hit game, a maximum of 50 high base states are set, and a high probability high base state is obtained.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2203 that the big hit game finished is not the 2R fifth big hit (NO in S2203), it is then determined whether the big hit game finished is the 2R sixth big hit (S2209). If it is determined in S2209 that the big hit game finished is the 2R sixth big hit (YES in S2209), the state B flag is turned on (S2210), the state B counter is set to "100" (S2211), and the process is performed Finish. As a result, after the end of the big hit game, a maximum of 100 high base states are set, and a high probability high base state is obtained. If it is determined in S2209 that the terminated big hit game is not 2R sixth big hit, that is, 4R first big hit, 15R third big hit, 4R fourth big hit (NO in S2209), the state B flag is turned off. Leave the process. As a result, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game becomes the high probability low base state.

  If it is determined in S2201 that the termination is not a definite big hit, that is, a low probability big hit (low probability big hit, usually a big hit) (NO in S2201), then the finished big hit game is the 2R seventh big hit Is determined (S2206). If it is determined in S2206 that the big hit game finished is the 2R seventh big hit (YES in S2206), the state B flag is turned on (S2207), "100" is set in the state B counter (S2208), and the process is performed Finish. As a result, after the end of the big hit game, a maximum of 100 high base states are set, and a low probability high base state is obtained. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2206 that the terminated big hit game is not the 2R seventh big hit, that is, the 4R second big hit or the 2R eighth big hit (NO in S2206), the state B flag is turned ON (S2204), the state “50” is set to the B counter (S2205), and the process is finished. As a result, after the end of the big hit game, a maximum of 50 high base states are set, and a low probability high base state is obtained.

[Special figure operation status setting process 1]
Next, special view operation status setting processing 1 (S2122) will be described using FIG. Special figure operation status setting process 1 (S2122) First, it is determined whether special figure 1 big hit flag is ON or not (S3001), special figure 1 big hit flag is ON, that is, the big hit game which occurred this time is special symbol When it is determined that it is related to 1 (YES in S3001), the special view 1 big hit flag is turned off (S3002), the special view 1 operation status is set to "1" (S3003), and the process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol 1 standby process is executed again as the special figure 1 operation process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S3001 that the special figure 1 big hit flag is not ON, that is, the special figure 2 big hit flag is ON, that is, the big hit game generated this time relates to the special symbol 2 (NO in S3001 And the special figure 2 big hit flag is turned off (S3004), the special figure 2 operational status is set to 1 (S3005), it ends processing. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol 2 standby process is executed again as the special figure 2 operation process.

[Special electric role processing 2 (small hit game)]
Next, the special electric symbol processing 2 (S1109) will be described with reference to FIG. In special electric combination processing 2 (S1109), it is determined first whether the small hitting end flag is ON (S2301). The small hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the big winning device (second big winning device 36) is all finished in the small hitting game. If it is determined that the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2301), it is determined whether the large winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is open (S2302). When it is determined in S2302 that the special winning opening is not open (NO in S2302), it is determined whether it is time to open the special winning opening (second large winning opening 35), that is, the opening time of the small hit has elapsed It is determined whether it is time to start the first opening operation, or it is time to start the next opening operation after the interval time between the multiple opening operations has elapsed (S2303) . As for the small hit game, regardless of the passage of the start gate, the small hit game (opening operation) is started after a predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the fixed stop of the small hit symbol. That is, the player can arbitrarily determine the start time of the jackpot game by the start gate, but can not arbitrarily determine the start time of the small hit.

  If it is determined in S2303 that it is not the opening time of the special winning opening (NO in S2303), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2303 that it is the opening time of the special winning opening (YES in S2303), the second large winning opening 35 is opened according to the small hitting opening pattern (see FIG. 6) (S2304), processing Finish. When it is determined in S2302 that the special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is being opened (YES in S2302), the number of balls entered into the special winning opening during six opening operations, that is, six times It is determined whether the number obtained by adding all the game balls entered in the opening operation has reached a prescribed maximum number of balls entered (10 in this embodiment) (S2306). If it is determined in S2306 that the number of entered balls (10) has not been reached (NO in S2306), it is determined whether it is time to close the special winning opening, that is, after the special winning opening has been opened It is determined whether the open time (see FIG. 6) has elapsed (S2307). Then, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the special winning opening has not elapsed (NO in S2307), the processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of balls entering the special winning opening during the opening operation of six times has reached the specified number of entering balls (10) (YES in S2306), the special winning opening (second big winning) The mouth 35) is closed (S2314), and the process proceeds to small hit end processing of S2311. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2307 that the opening time of the special winning opening has elapsed (YES in S2307), the special winning opening (second large winning opening 35) is closed (S2308), and the value of the small hit opening counter 1 is decremented (S2309), and it is determined whether the value of the small hit release counter is "0" (S2310). When it is determined in S2310 that the value of the small hit open counter is not "0" (NO in S2310), the processing is ended as it is to start the next open operation.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2310 that the value of the small hit open counter is “0” (YES in S2310), the process proceeds to the small hit end processing of S2311. In S2311, the small hitting ending command is set (S2311), the small hitting ending period is started (S2312), and the small hitting end flag is set (S2313) as the small hitting finish processing for ending the small hitting game. Finish the process. The small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the opening of the big winning opening is made six times.

  If it is determined in S2301 that the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2301), six opening operations have ended (or, a prescribed number of gaming balls have entered), so It is determined whether the small hitting ending time has elapsed (S2315), and when it is determined that the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2315), the process is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2315 that the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2315), the small hitting end flag is turned OFF (S2316), special drawing operation status setting processing 2 is performed (S2317), and the processing is ended. In the high probability low base state, by generating a small hit game, it becomes possible to aim for the next big hit while increasing the holding balls, to enhance the game interest. In addition, at the start of the small hit game, the positive change flag and the state B flag are not switched from ON to OFF or from OFF to ON. Also, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state (probability state, base state) is not changed before and after execution of the small hit game.

  The special electric combination process 2 (S1109) related to the execution of the small hit game (special hit game) for opening the second large winning opening 35 corresponds to one aspect of the "special hit game process" of the present invention.

[Special figure operation status setting process 2]
Next, special view operation status setting processing 2 (S2317) will be described using FIG. In the special view operation status setting process 2 (S2317), it is first determined whether the special view 1 small hit flag is ON (S3101), the special view 1 small hit flag is ON, that is, the small hit game generated this time Is determined to be related to special symbol 1 (YES in S3101), the special figure 1 small hit flag is turned OFF (S3102), the special figure 1 operation status is set to "1" (S3103), and the process is performed. Finish. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol 1 standby process is executed again as the special figure 1 operation process. On the other hand, when the special figure 1 small hit flag is not ON, that is, the special figure 2 small hit flag is ON, that is, it is determined that the small hit game generated this time relates to the special symbol 2 (NO in S3101 And the special figure 2 small hit flag is turned OFF (S3104), the special figure 2 operation status is set to "1" (S3105), and the process is finished. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol 2 standby process is executed again as the special figure 2 operation process.

[Holding ball processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a holding ball number process (S209) next to the special view 2 operation process (S208). As shown in FIG. 45, in the holding ball number process (S209), first, the special figure 1 holding ball number, the special figure 2 holding ball number and the normal symbol holding ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Then, the data of the number of holding balls (the holding ball number command for transmitting the holding ball number information to the sub control board 90 or the like) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502), and the process is finished.

[Power off monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S210) next to the holding ball number process (S209). As shown in FIG. 46, in the power-off monitoring process (S210), first, the presence / absence of an input of a power-off signal is determined (S2601), and when it is determined that there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2601 that there is an input of a power-off signal (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether or not it is a definite change, whether or not a hit is being played, Data concerning the remaining number of times of fluctuation etc. is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and thereafter loop processing (infinite loop) is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Aberrant ball entry monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the microcomputer for game control 81 performs an abnormal entry monitoring process (S211) next to the power-off monitoring process (S210). The abnormal ball entry monitoring process (S211) corresponds to one aspect of the "error process" in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 47, in the abnormal ball entry monitoring process (S211), first, whether or not the second starting opening sensor 21a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a or the second large winning opening sensor 35a is turned ON (on) Is determined (S2701). In S2701, when the ON edge of the sensor signal (detection signal) related to any of the three sensors is detected, it is determined that the sensor is turned ON. The target of the determination in S2701 is the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) functioning as a normal electric combination, and the first big winning device 31 (first large opening 30) functioning as a special electric combination. It is the 2nd big winning device 36 (2nd big winning opening 35).

  When it is determined in S2701 that neither the second starting opening sensor 21a nor the first large winning opening sensor 30a or the second large winning opening sensor 35a is turned on (NO in S2701), the processing of S2702 to S2707 is performed. The process proceeds to step S2708 without performing the process. On the other hand, when it is determined that one of the sensors is turned on (YES in S2701), it is determined whether it is currently in the ineffective period (S2702).

  Here, as described above, the target of the determination in S2701 is the variable winning device 22 (second start port 21) functioning as a normal motorized symbol, and the first big winning device 31 (functional as a special motorized symbol) ( The first large winning opening 30) and the second large winning device 36 (second large winning opening 35). The second start port sensor 21a provided in the second start port 21 interlocks (synchronizes with) the movable member 23 being opened (the second start port 21 is opened) by the start of the auxiliary game (normal hit game). ), The detection becomes effective, and interlocking (synchronization) with the closing operation of the movable member 23 (the second start port 21 is closed) by the end of the auxiliary game causes the detection to be invalid.

  In addition, the first large winning opening sensor 30a provided in the first large winning opening 30 opens the opening and closing member 32 by the start of the round game in the big hit game (special hit game) (the first large winning opening 30 is open) In conjunction with (coincidence), the detection is enabled, and the closing member 32 is closed by the end of the round game (the first big winning opening 30 is closed). Detection is invalidated.

  Furthermore, the second large winning opening sensor 35a provided in the second large winning opening 35 opens the opening / closing member 37 (the second large winning opening 35 is closed) by the start of the small hit game (special hit game). In conjunction with (synchronized), the detection becomes effective, and the closing member 37 is closed by the end of the small hit game (the second large winning opening 35 is closed) interlocked (synchronously), The detection is invalidated.

  In other words, each sensor related to the ordinary electric symbol and the special electric symbol has an effective period during which the detection becomes effective during the execution of the game (normal hit game, special hit game) when the corresponding electric bonus is operated. When it is set and a hit game (and a round game) is not being performed (when the electric accessory is inactive), an invalid period is set in which the detection is invalidated. The setting (switching) of such an effective period and an invalid period refers to the above-mentioned ordinary electric character processing (S407) related to the execution of an auxiliary game as an ordinary hit game, or the above mentioned execution of a big hit game as a special hit game. Special electric combination processing 1 (S1108), is performed in the above-mentioned special electric combination processing 2 (S1109) according to the execution of a small hit game as a special hit game.

  If it is determined in S2702 that the invalidation period is not in progress (NO in S2702), that is, if it is in the invalidation period, the processing proceeds to S2708 without performing the processing in S2703 to S2707. This is because the second starting opening sensor 21a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a or the second large winning opening sensor 35a is turned on during the effective period, and the second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning combination This is because the gaming ball having entered the mouth 35 is normally detected by the corresponding sensor.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that it is in the ineffective period (YES in S2702), an error entry detection signal is output as an error signal (also referred to as "error information" (S2703). Second starting port sensor 21a, first big prize It is assumed that the abnormal entry into the second start port 21, the first large winning opening 30, or the second large winning opening 35 occurs when the mouth sensor 30a or the second large winning opening sensor 35a is turned on during the ineffective period. It is considered that such an abnormal ball entry occurs because it is considered that there is a possibility of fraudulent acts such as so-called "radio wave goto" or "yarn hanging goto" etc. In other words, the processing of S2703. In the processing of S2701 and S2702 which are the premise of the above, the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) as an ordinary electric symbol and the first big winning device 31 as a special electric symbol (first large winning opening 30) And the second large winning device 36 (second large winning opening 35) It corresponds to the determination of an error (also referred to as an “abnormal entry error”) related to a normally-entered ball, and it is possible to monitor an abnormal entry ball by the determination. When the detection signal is output, it means that an abnormal entry error has occurred.

  Here, the error signal (error information) is a signal (information) for making it possible to recognize from the outside the occurrence of any trouble or error that may affect the normal operation (operation) of the gaming machine. is there. For example, when a failure or malfunction of a machine or component constituting a gaming machine or detection of an electromagnetic wave or magnetic force that can not be detected in a normal game occurs, an error signal indicating that is output. Various error signals (error information) including an abnormal entry detection signal are output to an external device (such as a hall computer) connected to the external information terminal plate 83 through the above-described information output circuit 82 (see FIG. 5). reference). Therefore, the process of S2703 is a process of outputting an abnormal entry detection signal to the external information terminal board 83 (external device) through the information output circuit 82.

  The output (S2703) of the abnormal entry detection signal every time the second starting opening sensor 21a, the first large winning opening sensor 30a or the second large winning opening sensor 35a is turned on during the ineffective period (the sensor signal is turned on) Every time an edge is detected once), that is, each time an abnormal entry to the second start opening 21, the first large winning opening 30 or the second large winning opening 35 is detected once, it is performed each time . The relationship between the "detection of an abnormal ball entry" and the "output of an abnormal ball entry detection signal" will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 48, when the game control microcomputer 81 (main control unit 80) of this embodiment detects an abnormal ball entry once, the external information terminal board 83 is detected based on the detection (abnormal ball on). The error signal (error information) output to the signal is turned on for the time T, and then turned off for the time T. One ON / OFF (time T × 2) of this error signal is taken as one output of the abnormal ball-in-lock detection signal. Then, as shown in FIG. 48, when the next abnormal entering ball is detected immediately after detecting the abnormal entering ball once, the ON state and the OFF of the error signal based on the previous abnormal entering ball detection. After the state (time T × 2), it is assumed that the ON state of the error signal based on the next abnormal ball entry detection is generated.

  The time T for each of the ON and OFF states of the error signal can be determined arbitrarily, and the details (number of occurrences, etc.) of the occurrence status of the abnormal entry error can be externally determined from an external device (hole computer, etc.) Any time can be confirmed. In the present embodiment, the time T is set to “0.3 seconds”. By the output of such an abnormal ball entry detection signal (error signal ON / OFF), for example, the administrator of the game hall can detect the occurrence of the abnormal ball entry related to the ordinary motorized role or the special electric role, as an external device (hall It can be easily confirmed through a computer etc.).

  Moreover, in this embodiment, every time when an abnormal ball entry into a variable ball entry which functions as an ordinary motorized symbol or special motorized symbol is detected once (an ON edge of a sensor signal is detected once during an invalid period) Each time, an abnormal entry ball detection signal is output, but the number of detections of an abnormal entry ball (the number of ON edge detections during an invalid period) that is an output trigger for an abnormal entry detection signal is not one. It is possible to set a predetermined number of times (for example, twice or three times) in consideration of the number of times it can be regarded as an abnormal ball entry.

  Following S2703, in S2704, it is determined whether or not the count value A of the detection number counter (also referred to as “detection number A”) is “m1” or more and less than “m2” (m1 ≦ detection number A <m2) (S2704) ). In the present embodiment, the game ball detected by the sensor (detection means) of the variable entrance (the second start opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35) related to the electric combination during the ineffective period A counter (also referred to as a “detection number counter”) for counting the number of is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 80. The detection number counter starts counting based on the first (first) game ball detection during the invalidation period by the sensor of the variable entrance pertaining to the motorized product, and after the counting starts, the invalidation by the sensor is started. When a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) elapses after the detection during the period (detection of an abnormal ball entry) does not occur, the reset (zero clear) is performed.

  In S2704, it is determined whether the count value A (the detection number A) of the detection number counter is greater than or equal to "m1" and less than "m2". The values of “m1” and “m2” are values that define the criteria (conditions) under which notification of an abnormal entry error related to the variable entry is performed, as will be described later, and in the present embodiment , "M1" is "10", "m2" is "30". Therefore, in S2704, the number of detections during the invalidation period (the number of detections of abnormal ball entry) by the sensor of the variable entrance according to the motorized product is “10” or more and less than “30” (10 ≦ detection number A <30) Determine if there is. In addition to the values shown in this embodiment, for example, “m1” is “5”, “m2” is “10”, etc. It can be arbitrarily determined in consideration of the execution conditions.

  When it is determined in S2704 that the detection number A is “m1” or more and less than “m2” (in this example, “10” or more and less than “30”) (YES in S2704), the first abnormal ball entry error as an error signal A notification command is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2705). The first abnormal entry error notification command is provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an indication that an abnormal entry error has occurred, such as the panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, image display devices 7, 71, 72, speaker 67, etc. It is a command which designates the execution pattern (execution mode) in the case of performing using the produced rendering device. Note that the rendering devices such as the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66, the image display devices 7, 71 and 72, the speaker 67, etc. used for notification of an abnormal entry error are also referred to as "error notification means".

  When the first abnormal entry error notification command (error signal) set in S2705 is transmitted (output) to the sub control board 90 by the output processing (S201), under the control of the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit) An abnormal entry error notification (also referred to as a “first abnormal entry error notification”) based on the first abnormal entry error notification command is executed. Therefore, for example, when the number of detections during the ineffective period by the second starting opening sensor 21a related to the ordinary motor-operated part becomes "10" or more, the first abnormal ball entry error notification is performed. The same applies to the case where the number of detections by the first large winning opening sensor 30a and the second large winning opening sensor 35a pertaining to the special electric combination is "10" or more. The first abnormal entry error notification will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2704 that the detection number A is not "m1" or more and less than "m2" (in this example, "10" or more and less than "30") (NO in S2704), the process of S2705 is not performed. Go to the process of

  Next, in S2706, it is determined whether the count value (the detection number A) of the detection number counter A is equal to or more than a predetermined value "m2" (the detection number A 2 m2) (S2706). As described above, in the present embodiment, “m2” is “30”, so in S2706, the number of detections (the number of detections of abnormal ball entry) during the ineffective period by the sensor of the variable ball entry pertaining to the motorized product is It is determined whether it is "30" or more.

  If it is determined in S2706 that the detection number A is "m2" or more ("30" or more in this example) (YES in S2706), the second error entry error notification command as an error signal is output to the output buffer of the RAM It sets (S2707). The second abnormal entry error notification command is a command specifying an execution pattern (execution mode) in the case of executing notification indicating that an abnormal entry error has occurred, as in the first abnormal entry error notification command described above. It is.

  When the second abnormal entry error notification command (error signal) set in S2706 is transmitted (output) to the sub control board 90 by the output processing (S201), under the control of the effect control microcomputer 91 (sub control unit) An abnormal entry error notification (also referred to as a "second abnormal entry error notification") based on a second abnormal entry error notification command is executed. The second abnormal entry error notification is different from the above-mentioned first abnormal entry error notification and execution pattern (execution mode). The second abnormal entry error notification command is set (output) is that the number of detections by the sensor of the variable entry ball opening related to the motorized part during the ineffective period (the number of detection of abnormal entry balls) becomes excessive In order to notify that effect, the execution patterns are made different. The second abnormal entry error notification will be described later.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the detection number A is not "m2" or more ("30" or more in this example) (NO in S2706), the process proceeds to S2708 without performing the process of S2706.

  The above-described processing from S2701 to S2707 includes the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) as an ordinary electric winning combination, and the first big winning device 31 as a special electric winning combination (first large winning opening 30). And the second big winning device 36 (the second big winning opening 35), that is, a variable entrance capable of changing into a ball entry possible state where the game ball can enter and a ball entry impossible state where the ball can not enter. It is a process related to the determination of an abnormal entry error as a target. On the other hand, the processing after S2708 relates to the determination of the abnormal entry error for the non-variable entrance slot (fixed winning device) in which the size of the entrance (opening) of the gaming ball does not change. It is a process.

  At S2708, it is determined whether the first starting opening sensor 20a, the third starting opening sensor 26a or the general entrance sensor 27a has been turned ON (S2708). Here, when the ON edge of the sensor signal (detection signal) related to any of the three sensors is detected, it is determined that the sensor is turned ON.

  When it is determined in S2708 that neither the first starting opening sensor 20a nor the third starting opening sensor 26a or the general entrance sensor 27a is turned on (NO in S2708), the processing after S2709 is not performed. Finish this process. On the other hand, when it is determined that one of the sensors is turned on (YES in S2708), it is determined whether the continuous time (also referred to as "continuous on time") of the on state exceeds time "t1" (S2709) ). In this embodiment, the first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the third start port sensor 26a, the general entrance gate sensor 27a, the gate sensor 28a (start gate sensor 29a), and the first big winning port sensor 30a. And when each sensor (detection means) of the 2nd big winning a prize mouth sensor 35a detects the game ball, the timer which measures the ON time (the elapsed time from the ON edge detection) of the sensor signal which relates to the detection (not shown) In a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 80. When each sensor detects a game ball, a timer (clocking means) corresponding to the sensor related to the detection starts to operate. In step S2709, the timer is referred to, and it is determined whether the continuous ON time of the sensor (sensor signal) turned on exceeds “t1”.

  Here, the first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the third starting opening sensor 26a, the general entrance gate sensor 27a, the gate sensor 28a (starting gate sensor 29a), the first large winning opening sensor 30a and the first When each sensor of 2 large winning a prize mouth sensor 35a detects the game ball, the time when sensor signal of the sensor which detects that game ball becomes ON (ON time), detection of 1 time (detection of 1 game ball) For example, about 20 ms is normal. If the ON time of the sensor signal becomes extremely long with respect to the detection of such a normal gaming ball, it is suspected that the sensor is defective or the connection is bad, and further that the fraud such as "radio wave goto" is wrong. Also, unlike non-variable entrances such as the first start opening sensor 20, the third start opening sensor 26, and the general entrance opening sensor 27, etc., game balls can always enter the ball unlike the variable entrances. It is said that In view of these circumstances, in S2709, when the sensors (the first start port sensor 20a, the third start port sensor 26a, and the general entrance sensor 27a) related to the non-variable entrance are turned ON, the ON time It is determined whether (continuous ON time) exceeds "t1", and if it exceeds, it is determined that an abnormal entry error has occurred. In this embodiment, the time "t1" is set to "1000 ms" (1.0 second). The time “t1” may be any time that can be determined to be not normal (abnormal), and may be a time shorter than 1000 ms or a long time.

  If it is determined in S2709 that the continuous ON time has not exceeded “t1” (NO in S2709), this process ends without performing the processes in and after S2710. On the other hand, when it is determined that the continuous ON time has exceeded “t1” (YES in S2709), an abnormal entrance detection signal as an error signal (error information) is output (S2710). The abnormal entering detection signal output in S2710 is the same signal as the abnormal entering detection signal output in S2703 described above, and is output to the external information terminal board 83 (external device) through the information output circuit 82. The method of output (see FIG. 48) is also the same. The output of the abnormal ball entry detection signal at S2710, that is, the detection of an abnormal ball entry related to the non-variable entrance, is determined each time it is determined that the continuous ON time of the sensor detecting the gaming ball exceeds "t1". Is done.

  Next, in S2711, it is determined whether the count value B of the detection number counter (also referred to as "the detection number B") is "n1" or more (S2711). In this embodiment, the number of times the continuous ON time is determined to have exceeded “t1” in S2709, and the number of times the abnormal entering detection signal is output in S2710, that is, an abnormality related to the non-variable entrance. A counter (also referred to as a “detection number counter”) for counting the number of detections of the ball is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control board 80. In S2711, it is determined whether the count value B (the number of detections B) of the detection number counter is "n1" or more. The value of “n1” is a value that determines the criteria (conditions) under which notification of an abnormal entry error related to the non-variable entry is executed, and in the present embodiment, “3” is “n1”. And Therefore, in S2711, it is determined whether the number of times of detection of an abnormal ball entry pertaining to the non-variable type ball entry is three or more. In addition to the values shown in this embodiment, the value of “n1” may be arbitrarily determined in consideration of the execution condition of the abnormal entry error notification, such as “1”, “2” or “4”. Can.

  If it is determined in S2711 that the number of times of detection B is not "n1" or more ("3" or more in this example) (NO in S2711), this process ends without performing the process of S2712, and "n1" or more (this example) Then, if it is determined that “3” or more (YES in S2711), the third error entry error notification command as an error signal is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2712). The third abnormal entry error notification command is executed when notification is executed indicating that an abnormal entry error has occurred, as in the first abnormal entry error notification command and the second abnormal entry error notification command described above. This is a command for specifying a pattern (execution mode). An abnormal entry error notification (also referred to as “third abnormal entry error notification”) based on the third abnormal entry error notification command will be described later.

[Sub control main process]
Next, the operation (control processing by the sub control unit 90) of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described based on FIGS. The counter, the flag, the status, the buffer, the timer and the like appearing in the description of the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub control board 90 reads out and executes a program of sub control main processing shown in FIG. 49 from the ROM of the sub control board 90. As shown in the figure, in the sub control main processing, CPU initialization processing is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), setting of stack, setting of constant, setting of CPU 92, setting of SIO, PIO, CTC (controller for interrupt time) and the like, various flags, reset of status and counter, etc. are performed.

  Next, in S4002, it is determined whether the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control substrate 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, if the power-off signal is not ON, or if the content of the RAM is not normal even if the power-off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized. If the power-off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. When the RAM is initialized, various flags, statuses and counter values are reset. The steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once (when the power is turned on) after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter. Further, in this embodiment, also in the effect control microcomputer 91, the same process as the power off monitoring process (S210) by the game control microcomputer 81 shown in FIG. Then, data relating to the effect control at that time is stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90. That is, data related to effect control at the time of power failure such as a power failure is backed up. For this reason, unless the initialization of the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4003) is performed at the time of power on (at the time of power failure recovery) after recovery from power failure such as power failure, effect control by the effect control microcomputer 91 State returns to the state before the power failure occurred.

  In S4004, the interrupt is inhibited. Next, random number seed update processing is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various effect determination random number counters are updated. The updated random number counter value is sequentially stored in a predetermined update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90. For the random number for effect determination, the random number for change effect determination for determining the aspect (fluctuation effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect to be executed, the random number for advance announcement effect determination for determining the advance effect, the effect pattern determination for determining the effect pattern There are random numbers etc. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. In addition, when updating the random numbers, the random number values may be added two by two instead of one by one. The effect determination random number is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) for notifying that there is a starting ball entry from the main control board 80 is transmitted, or a control signal for notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be set as, for example, when a change start command is transmitted, or when determining a change effect pattern to be described later. The storage place of the acquired effect determination random number is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub control board 90.

  When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in an output buffer (also referred to as a "sub output buffer") in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are compared with the image control board 100, the voice control board 106 and the lamp control. It transmits to the control board | substrate which becomes the corresponding command transmission destination among the board | substrates 107. FIG. Each control board (each control unit) that has received the command uses the various rendering devices (image display device, speaker 67, panel lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decoration member 14 etc.) according to the received command to perform various effects (Demonstration symbol game effect, a special game effect concerning a hit game, etc.) is executed. Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 permits an interrupt (S4007). Thereafter, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is permitted, execution of the reception interrupt process (S4008), the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is possible. By executing these control processes, display control of effect symbols and the like performed on the display screens of the image display device 7 (first image display device), the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72. Also, lighting control of various lamps, operation control of the movable decorative member, audio output control from the speaker, and the like can be performed.

[Receive interrupt processing]
Next, the reception interrupt process (S4008) will be described using FIG. In the reception interrupt process (S4008), first, whether the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON or not, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is input to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91 It is determined whether or not (S4101). When it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is ended. The reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed prior to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) will be described using FIG. The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 2 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), first, input processing is performed to create switch data (edge data and level data) based on detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). Next, a lamp data output process (S4202) for outputting lamp data for causing the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 to emit light, and drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (electrical drive source) And drive data output processing (S4203). The lamp data and the drive data are created by a 10 ms timer interrupt process described later. Then, a watchdog timer process is performed to reset the watchdog timer (S4204).

[10 ms timer interrupt processing]
Next, 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) will be described using FIG. The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process that is executed each time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a reception command analysis process (S4302) described later is performed. Next, switch status acquisition processing is performed to store the switch data created in the 2 ms timer interrupt processing (S4009) described above in the RAM of the sub control board 90 as switch data for 10 ms timer interrupt processing (S4303). The switch processing for setting the display content and the like of the display screen 7a is performed based on the switch data stored in (S4304). Thereafter, other processing such as preparation of lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) or updating of the effect determination random number is executed (S4305).

[Receive command analysis process]
Next, the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described using FIG. In the received command analysis process (S4302), it is first determined whether or not the start entry ball command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401), and it is determined that the start entry ball command has not been received (NO in S4401) When it is determined that the start entering ball command has been received (YES in S4401), effect hold information storage processing (S4402) is performed, and the processing proceeds to S4403. The effect pending information storage process (S4402) is a variety of information (pre-judgment results, big hit type determination for random) included in the start entry ball command (special figure 1 start entry ball command or special view 2 start entry ball command) received in S4401. Game information such as numerical value and fluctuation pattern random number value) according to the special symbol holding number of special symbol types (first special symbol, second special symbol) and start / stop command (when command is generated) In the shift memory format, it is stored in a predetermined effect pending information storage area of the RAM of the sub control board 90. For example, if the received start entry ball command is a special view 1 start entry ball command corresponding to the number of holding balls “4” of the special figure 1, the prior determination result or hit type included in the special view 1 start entry ball command And the like are stored as special figure 1 effect hold information in an area corresponding to the number of hold 4 in the special figure 1 effect hold information storage area. The effect suspension information stored in this manner is used to execute various effects such as a fluctuation effect, an advance notice effect, and an effect mode, which will be described later. The stored contents (effect hold information) of the effect hold information storage area in the sub control board 90 is the special view hold storage unit (first special view hold storage unit, second special view in the main control board (main control unit) 80 described above. This matches the stored contents (acquired information) of the pending storage unit). From this, it can be said that the effect suspension information storage area of the sub control board 90 is also "acquired information storage means".

  Next, in S4403, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4403), fluctuation presentation start processing (described later) S4404) is performed, and the process proceeds to S4405. If it is determined that the change start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4405 without performing the change effect start process. At S4405, it is judged whether or not the fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and when it is judged that the fluctuation stop command has been received (YES at S4405), the effect pattern is stopped and displayed. A variation effect end process of ending is performed (S4406). In the fluctuation effect end process (S4406), a fluctuation effect end command for stopping and displaying the effect pattern 8 and ending the fluctuation effect is set in the sub output buffer. When the set variation rendering end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 causes the variation pattern 8 displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 to be varied. The stop display is made to end the fluctuation effect (render symbol game effect). On the other hand, when it is determined in S4405 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4405), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the fluctuation effect end process. In addition, a fluctuation production refers to the various productions performed according to the fluctuation display of a special symbol.

  Next, in S4407, it is determined whether or not a hit game related command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407). Here, the hit game related command is a command transmitted from the main control board 80 when executing a hit game (big hit game, small hit game), and specifically, the start of a big hit game (occurrence of a big hit) Opening command sent on the occasion of the round, round start command sent on the start of the round, round end command sent on the end of the round, ending command sent on the end of the big hit game, the first winning prize in the round game The 1st big winning a prize entrance entering command transmitted based on entering a ball to 30 and the 2nd big winning a prize entrance entering ball command etc. sent based on entering a second big winning opening in a small hit game correspond . In S4407, it is determined whether or not any of these big hit gaming related commands has been received, and if it has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409, and if received (YES in S4407) The processing pertaining to the execution of effects (big hit game effects, small hit game effects) according to the type of the received command is performed (S4408).

  For example, if the received command is an opening command, an opening effect command specifying an opening effect according to the type of big hit specified based on the command is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is a round start command, the command A round effect command for designating a round effect according to a round specified based on is set in the sub output buffer, and if it is an ending command, an ending for designating an ending effect according to the type of jackpot specified based on the command Set the rendering command in the sub output buffer. In addition, if the received command is a large winning a prize entry command (first large winning a prize entrance command, a second large winning a prize entrance command), a special winning opening specified based on the command (first large winning entry An entry effect command for specifying an entry effect according to entry into the mouth 30 and the second large winning opening 35) is set in the sub output buffer. When various effect commands relating to the set winning game are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 performs opening effect or round according to the progress of the hitting game. The effect, the ball entering effect, etc. are executed on the display screen 7 a of the image display device 7.

  Next, in S4409, it is determined whether an abnormal entry error notification command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409). As described above, when an abnormal ball entry is detected in the abnormal ball entry monitoring process (S211) by the gaming control microcomputer 81, the first abnormal ball entry error informing command, the second abnormal ball in issue error informing command, and the third abnormality One of the ball entry error notification commands is transmitted. In S4409, it is determined whether or not any of the abnormal entry error notification commands is received, and when it is determined that it is received (YES in S4409), an abnormal entry error notification process (S4410) described later is performed. When it is determined that the process has not been received (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411 without performing the abnormal entry error notification process.

  Finally, the process of S4411 is performed to end the present process. In S4411, as other processing, processing based on other received commands (for example, a normal symbol variation start command, a normal symbol variation stop command, another error notification command, etc.) excluding the various commands described above is performed (S4411).

[Change production start process]
Next, with reference to FIG. 54, the change production start process (S4402) executed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described. In the variation production start process (S4402), first, a production determination random number process (S4501) is performed to acquire various production determination random numbers such as a variation production determination random number, a notice production determination random number, and a production pattern determination random number. In the present embodiment, the processing of S4501 is performed at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, and a predetermined value (acquisition information) is acquired from each random number. Based on the acquired value (acquired information), an aspect of the effect pattern game effect (variation effect) to be executed, an aspect of the advance effect effect (including the presence or absence of the advance effect effect), an effect pattern to be stopped and the like are determined.

  Next, in S4502, the received fluctuation start command is analyzed (S4502). The change start command includes a change pattern specification command (information specifying a change pattern) for specifying a change pattern selected in the change pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. And in the fluctuation pattern designation command, the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P33) shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state information specifying the current gaming state, the first special symbol judgment or the second special symbol judgment The result, the symbol information etc which designates the big hit classification etc are included (see Figure 8). In addition, since there are those corresponding to the first special symbol and the one corresponding to the second special symbol in the fluctuation pattern designation command, by analyzing the fluctuation pattern designation command, a production symbol game effect that is started this time It becomes possible to determine whether (the variation display of the effect pattern) relates to the special figure 1 or the special figure 2. The fluctuation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information and the like can also be used in processing other than the fluctuation effect start processing to be executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining an effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from “1” to “5”, and each value is assigned to effect modes A to E. Specifically, mode status "1" corresponds to effect mode A, mode status "2" corresponds to effect mode B, mode status "3" corresponds to effect mode C, and mode status "4" The mode status “5” corresponds to the effect mode E, corresponding to the effect mode D. It is possible to identify the current rendering mode by referring to the current mode status.

  Here, the effect mode is an aspect of effect based on the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, part or all of the effect aspects of the game effect such as the advance effect or the reach effect are different. . Specifically, the image displayed on the image display device 7 is different depending on the effect mode, such as different aspects of the effect pattern 8 (for example, pattern design, number design, etc.), appearing characters, items, background images, etc. It will be different. In addition, the production design game production can also be executed in a mode according to the production mode, and in the case of providing a plurality of game effects (such as advance notice effect or reach effect), it is possible to execute different game effects depending on the production mode It can be done. In this embodiment, the rendering modes A and B are executed when the low probability low base state is controlled, and the rendering modes C and D are executed when the high probability low base state is controlled, the presentation mode E Is executed when controlled to the low probability high base state and when controlled to the high probability high base state. Therefore, when the effect mode is any of A to D, the player checks the effect mode to grasp whether the current gaming state is the low probability low base state or the high probability low base state. It becomes possible. On the other hand, when the effect mode is E, even if the player confirms the effect mode, it is difficult to grasp whether the current gaming state is the low probability high base state or the high probability high base state. is there. In that sense, the effect mode E can be said to be a gaming state non-informing mode.

  Next, in S4504, the pattern of variation effects (variation effect pattern, effect pattern, controlled mainly by the sub control unit 90, which is performed using the image display device 7, the panel lamp 5, the movable decoration member 14 and the like A variation effect pattern determination table (not shown) for determining a game effect) and a notice effect determination table are set (S4504). Specifically, based on the mode status (the current effect mode) referred to in S4503 and the change pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the change effect pattern determination table to be used and the notice effect determination table are set. . That is, a plurality of variation production pattern determination tables, and a plurality of advance presentation performance determination tables are provided, and based thereon, a predetermined variation production pattern determination table and a preliminary presentation performance determination table are set based on the gaming state (production mode) and the like. Do. For example, when the fluctuation pattern information designated by the received fluctuation pattern designation command is “P1 (fluctuation pattern P1)” (see FIG. 9), a fluctuation presentation pattern determination table corresponds to the time of big hit corresponding to the current rendering mode A fluctuation presentation pattern determination table and a notice presentation determination table are set. The variation effect pattern determination table is mainly for determining the execution mode (such as the variation pattern of the effect pattern) of the effect pattern game effect, and a plurality of variation effect pattern determination tables (corresponding to the effect mode (mode status)) (Not shown) is stored in advance in the ROM of the sub control board 90. In S4504, a table corresponding to the mode status (current rendering mode) referred to in S4503 is selected and set out of the variation rendering pattern determination tables.

  Next, in S4505, based on the random number for fluctuation presentation determination obtained in S4501 and the fluctuation performance pattern determination table set in S4504, a fluctuation performance pattern that matches the designated fluctuation pattern is selected and set ( S4505). As the variation effect pattern, a variation aspect of the effect pattern 8 mainly displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b (an execution aspect of the effect symbol game effect) is set. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when performing reach effect (reach effect effect symbol game effect) or when performing character effect performed using a specific character (character effect symbol game effect), reach effect or character When the effect is not executed (reach no effect pattern game effect) or the like is determined. In addition, with the reach effect, for example, as a display mode of the effect pattern 8 when the result of the special symbol equality determination indicates a big hit, all the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R are the same (Zoro eyes) Stop indication (temporary stop indication) with the symbol (the same effect pattern) in which two out of the three effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R constitute the big hit aspect when the following aspects (big hit aspect, specific aspect) are provided Whether or not the remaining one rendering symbol is stopped and displayed with the symbols (three same rendering symbols) that complete the big hit mode in a state where the remaining one is continuing the variable display (scroll display) It refers to the effect that shows. At this time, the game effect is executed using the predetermined character along with the variable display of the effect pattern, and whether or not the predetermined character achieves the predetermined purpose whether or not the effect pattern is stopped and displayed in the big hit mode It is also possible to show by the rendition of. Such game effects (reach effects and character effects described later) can also be referred to as story effects (specific game effects) and purpose effects (specific game effects). This makes it possible to increase the player's expectation for the jackpot and to enhance the game interest.

  Further, in S4505, based on the random number for effect symbol determination acquired in S4501 and the stop symbol determination table (not shown), the effect symbol 8 (also referred to as "stop effect symbol") to be stopped is determined and set. The effect pattern 8 displayed as a stop as a result of the effect pattern game effect is the result of the special symbol pass / fail judgment, and in the case of the reach presence or absence, of the three effect patterns 8L, 8C, 8R such as "787" At least one of the three production symbols 8L, 8C, 8R such as "635" is another one when one of the production symbols is different from the other production symbols and the reach is out of reach It is considered to be a barrage eye that the production pattern is different

  In S4506, a notice effect to be executed along with the fluctuation effect pattern (rendering symbol game effect) is determined. In addition, including the notice effect which is executed this also called production design game effect. This advance effect shows the possibility (during the variation display of the effect symbol) before the effect symbol is in the stop indication (confirmation stop indication) the possibility that the result of the effect symbol game effect in execution will be displayed in the big hit mode. It is an announcement effect). In S4506, based on the random number for advance announcement effect determination obtained in S4501 and the advance announcement effect determination table set in S4504, an advance announcement effect conforming to the designated fluctuation pattern and the determined fluctuation effect pattern is selected and set. (S4506).

  Then, in S4507, based on the variation effect pattern and the notice effect set in S4505 and S4506, a variation effect start command for starting the effect pattern game effect etc. is set in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 ( S4507), end the fluctuation production start processing. When the change effect start command set in S4507 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control microcomputer 101 determines a change effect pattern specified based on the change effect start command, that is, S4505. The predetermined image data corresponding to the fluctuation effect pattern set in step is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and the fluctuation effect or the like by the read image data is executed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Further, the variable display (flashing display) by the two LEDs on the effect display 102 is also executed.

[Error entry error notification process]
Next, an abnormal entry error notification process (S4410) performed in the received command analysis process (S4302) will be described using FIG. In the abnormal entry error notification process (S4410), first, it is determined whether the received abnormal entry error notification command is a first abnormal entry error notification command (S4601). As a result, when it is determined that the command is the first abnormal ball entry error notification command (YES in S4601), the first abnormal ball entry error notification pattern corresponding to the command is set (S4602), and the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4601 that the command is not the first abnormal entry error notification command (NO in S4601), the process proceeds to the processing of S4603 described later.

  The first abnormal alarm entry error notification pattern set in S4602 defines the execution pattern (first error notification mode) of the first abnormal entry error notification specified by the first abnormal entry error notification command. . In the present embodiment, in the first abnormal alarm entry error notification pattern, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are turned on (lighted) for 1 second and then turned off. Therefore, when the first abnormal entry error notification pattern is set in S4602, the lamp data based on the set pattern is output to the lamp control board 107 (see FIG. 5), whereby the panel lamp 5 and the frame are formed. The lamp 66 lights up.

  Here, the first abnormal ball entry error notification command is transmitted from the main control board 80 each time an abnormal ball entry to a variable ball entry port related to a normal motor vehicle or a special motor vehicle is detected (FIG. 47). See S2701-S2705)). For this reason, when detection of the abnormal ball entry to the variable ball entry continues in the above-mentioned abnormal ball entry monitoring process (S211), the detection number A of the abnormal ball entry is "m2" ("30" in this example) Until the secondary control board 90 receives the first error entry error notification command from the main control board 80, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are turned on for 1 second and turned off, resulting in blinking. Would be repeated. This is the first abnormal entry error notification.

  Next, in S4603, it is determined whether the received abnormal entry error notification command is a second abnormal entry error notification command (S4603). As a result, if it is determined that the command is the second abnormal alarm entry error notification command (YES in S4603), the second abnormal entry error notification pattern corresponding to the command is set (S4604), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4603 that the command is not the second abnormal entry error notification command (NO in S4603), the received abnormal entry error notification command is the third abnormal entry error notification command, and thus the command corresponds to the command. The third error entry error notification pattern is set (S4605), and the process ends.

  The second abnormal entry error notification pattern set in S4604 is an notification aspect of an abnormal entry error based on the execution pattern of the second abnormal entry error notification specified by the second abnormal entry error notification command. In the present embodiment, the second abnormal entry error notification pattern causes the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 to be turned on (emitted) for 30 seconds and then turned off, and for a predetermined warning sound from the speaker 67 for the 30 seconds. (Error sound) is output. Therefore, when the second abnormal entry error notification pattern is set in S4604, lamp data and sound data based on the set pattern are respectively sent to the lamp control board 107 and the voice control board 106 (see FIG. 5). As a result, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 are turned on and a warning sound is output from the speaker 67.

  Here, in the second abnormal entry error notification pattern, the lighting time of the lamp is made longer than the first abnormal entry error notification pattern, and a warning sound not present in the first abnormal entry error notification pattern is output. It is assumed. This is because there is an excess of abnormal ball entry into the variable ball entry port pertaining to the ordinary motor vehicle or special motor vehicle. Such lamp lighting and warning sound output for 30 seconds is the second abnormal alarm entry error notification.

  In addition, the third abnormal entry error notification pattern set in S4605 is an notification aspect of an abnormal entry error based on the execution pattern of the third abnormal entry error notification specified by the third abnormal entry error notification command. In this embodiment, the third abnormal alarming error notification pattern is configured to blink the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 for 30 seconds and to output a predetermined warning sound (error sound) from the speaker 67 for the 30 seconds. And Therefore, when the third abnormal entry error notification pattern is set in S4605, lamp data and sound data based on the set pattern are respectively sent to the lamp control board 107 and the voice control board 106 (see FIG. 5). As a result, the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 blink, and a warning sound is output from the speaker 67.

  Here, in the third abnormal alarm entry error notification pattern, the lamp is blinked instead of the lamp lighting of the second abnormal entry error notification pattern. Further, in the third abnormal alarm entry error notification pattern, as well as the second abnormal entry error notification pattern, the flashing time of the lamp is made longer as compared to the first abnormal entry error notification pattern, A warning sound not included in the error notification pattern is output. This clearly indicates the abnormal entry into the non-variable entrance into the ball entrance due to the continuous ON time of the sensor signal and the abnormal entry into the variable entrance due to the single ON edge detection of the sensor signal. In order to be recognized from the outside. Such a 30-second lamp blink and warning sound output is the third abnormal entry error notification.

  In addition, the execution pattern (notification pattern) of the 1st-3rd abnormal ball entering error alerting | reporting is not restricted to what was shown by the present Example, It is possible to employ | adopt all patterns. For example, when the lamps are constituted by full color LEDs, the light emission color is made different for each of the first to third abnormal entry error notifications, and the parts for emitting the lamps are the first to third abnormalities. It is possible to take various modes, such as making it different for each of the ball entry error notification. Also, the warning sound can be varied depending on the pattern. Furthermore, in addition to error notification (error display) by lamps, a predetermined warning display (for example, “abnormal entry error”) is performed on the image display device (the image display device 7, the second image display device 71, and the third image display device 72). It is also possible to display a message such as “) or display an image representing the entrance where the abnormal entry error has occurred.

[Operation and effect of the embodiment]
According to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the first start port 20, the second start port 21, the third start port 26, and the general ball entry port provided in the game board 2 (game area 3) Among the gate 27, the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning opening 35, various ball entry ports other than the gate 28 are subjected to the abnormal ball entry monitoring process (error process). The gate 28 (gate sensor 28a) is a ball entrance (passage opening) that triggers execution of the normal symbol suitability determination (normal symbol variation display), but the result of the normal symbol suitability determination is used as a hit. The normal hit game is a game that only opens the second starting opening 21 that triggers execution of the special symbol pass / fail determination (variation display of the special symbol), and directly to the special symbol pass / fail determination (variation display of the special symbol) It is because it does not affect. In addition, even if the game ball passes through the gate 28, the winning balls are not paid out, and the number of winning balls paid out for the entry of one gaming ball to the second starting opening 21 is also "1", and the game is normally hit It is because the profit obtained by the player is smaller (less) than the special hit game. For this reason, even if the fraudulent operation that operates the sensor signal (detection signal) of the gate sensor 28a illegally is performed, it can be said that there is almost no profit obtained. The purpose of making such a gate 28 (gate sensor 28a) a target of abnormal ball entry monitoring (determination of abnormal ball entry error) is to intentionally provide a control process with low importance and necessity as a measure against fraud, and efficiency It is not target.

  In this respect, in the present embodiment, the gate 28 (gate sensor 28a) is not subjected to the abnormal ball entry monitoring process, and the starting opening 20 serving as a trigger for execution of the special symbol acceptance determination serving as the premise of the special hit game advantageous to the player. , 21, 26 (starting opening sensor 20a, 21a, 26a), a general entrance 27 (general entrance opening sensor 27a) which is a trigger for paying out many prize balls, a special winning opening 30, 35 (large winning opening sensor 30a and 35a) are targets of abnormal ball entry monitoring processing. This makes it possible to minimize the target of the abnormal ball entry monitoring process and efficiently perform the determination of the abnormal ball entry error (the determination of the error relating to the game ball detection).

  Further, in this embodiment, determination of an abnormal entry error relating to a variable entrance (the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35) such as a normal electric combination or special electric combination. And the determination of an abnormal entry error relating to the non-variable entrance (the third starting opening 26, the general entrance 27) are performed in accordance with different determination criteria. Specifically, in the determination of the abnormal entry error related to the variable entry, the ON edge of the sensor signal is detected at the time when the detection by the sensor of the variable entry is invalidated (when not playing the hit game) In this case, it is determined that the error has occurred, and the determination of an abnormal ball entry error related to the non-variable entrance is the same as the detection of the ball entry by the sensor. If (the continuous ON time exceeds the predetermined time), it is determined that the error has occurred (see FIG. 47). As a result, it is possible to accurately determine the abnormal entry error based on the criteria (conditions) suitable for the specifications (structures) of various entrances.

  Also, in this embodiment, determination of an abnormal entry error related to the variable entrance (the second starting opening 21, the first large winning opening 30, the second large winning opening 35) and the non-variable entrance ( In any of the determination of an abnormal ball entry error related to the third starting opening 26 and the general ball entry port 27), when an abnormal ball entry is detected (when an abnormal ball entry error occurs), the first detection It is assumed that an abnormal ball entry detection signal (first error signal) is output to the external information terminal board 83 (external device) (see S2703 and S2710). Therefore, when an abnormal ball entry is detected (when an abnormal ball entry error occurs), the effect is immediately notified to the administrator of the game hall, etc. through an external device (such as a hall computer) to the abnormal ball entry. It is possible to encourage prompt action on Furthermore, if the detection of an abnormal ball entry continues after the output of the abnormal ball entry detection signal (if the abnormal ball entry error is not resolved), the abnormal ball entry error notification command (second error signal) is sent to the sub control board 90 , And an abnormal entry error notification based on the command is executed by a rendering device such as a lamp provided in the game machine (error notification means). In this abnormal entry error notification, a plurality of error indications whose notification modes are different according to the cause of the abnormal entry (in this example, the first abnormal entry error notification, the second abnormal entry error notification, and the third abnormal entry) There are three types of error notification). For this reason, when the detection of the abnormal entering continues, it is possible to recognize the occurrence of the abnormal entering error and the cause thereof from the appearance of the gaming machine, and to that effect, the third player of the other players or the game hall clerk etc. It is possible to inform the person in an easy-to-understand manner.

  As mentioned above, although an Example was described as an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is not limited to this, It is not limited to the statement wording of each claim, unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, It is possible to appropriately add improvements based on the knowledge that the person skilled in the art usually has, to the extent that the person skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an abnormal entry error relating to the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) as an ordinary motorized symbol, and the first big winning device 31 (first large symbol) as a special electric symbol. Abnormal entry error according to the winning opening 30) and the second large winning device 36 (second large winning opening 35) shall be determined collectively without distinction, and an abnormal entry when an abnormal entry occurs There was one detection signal (see FIG. 47). On the other hand, an abnormal entry error relating to the second starting opening 21 (normal electric combination) and an abnormal entry error relating to the first large winning opening 30 and the second large winning combination 35 (special electric combination) A distinction may be made to make a determination, and an anomaly entry detection signal indicating the occurrence of an anomaly entry error pertaining to the second starting opening 21 and an anomaly pertaining to the first big winning opening 30 and the second big winning opening 35 An abnormal entry detection signal indicating occurrence of an entry error may be separated. Furthermore, among the special motorized prizes, an abnormal entry error relating to the first large winning opening 30 and an abnormal entry error relating to the second large winning opening 35 are distinguished and judged, and an abnormal entry detection signal is accordingly determined. You may divide each. Also, with regard to the abnormal entry error notification command (refer to S2705, S2707), the type of entry (2nd start opening 21, 1st big winning opening 30, 2nd big winning opening 35) as an electric combination is similarly You may divide according to. According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine an abnormal ball entry error or output an error signal (error information) according to the type of variable ball entry as a motorized part, and to monitor the abnormal ball entry in more detail. It will be possible to do. The same applies to a plurality of non-variable entrances (the first starting opening 20, the third starting opening 26, the general entrance 27).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when an abnormal ball entry is detected (when an abnormal ball entry error occurs), an abnormal ball entry detection signal is first output to the external information terminal board 83 (external device), After that, when the detection of the abnormal entering ball continues (when the abnormal entering error is not eliminated), the abnormal entering error notification command is further output to the sub control board 90. That is, the notification of an abnormal entry error through an external device (such as a hall computer) and the notification of an abnormal entry error through a rendering device such as a lamp provided in a game machine are performed in stages. On the other hand, when an abnormal entry ball is detected, an abnormal entry detection signal and an abnormal entry error notification command are simultaneously output, and notification of an abnormal entry error through an external device (such as a hall computer), The notification of an abnormal entry error through a rendering device included in the gaming machine may be performed at the same time. According to such a configuration, simplification of control processing relating to monitoring of an abnormal ball entry (determination of an abnormal ball entry error) can be achieved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of the gaming state (state A, state B or state C), the abnormal ball-in process (S211) is performed (see FIG. 47). On the other hand, an abnormal ball entry monitoring process may be provided in which the main object is to urge the player to shoot the game ball in accordance with the game state. Specifically, in the above-described embodiment, state A (low probability low base state) performing left hitting game, state B (low probability high base state, high probability high base state) performing right hitting game, and state C ( In the state A, the ball entering the first starting port 20 is mainly, in the state B the ball entering the second starting port 21 is mainly, in the state C, the third start It is a game specification (game characteristic) in which entering the mouth 26 is the main. Under such a game specification, for example, the abnormal ball-in-place determination processing for the first start port 20 and the third start port 26 which are non-variable type ball inlets, against the gaming state of the game ball It can be determined whether a launch has been made. The abnormal entering determination processing 2 (S2110) according to the determination will be described using FIG. Incidentally, the abnormal ball entry determination processing 2 (S2110) is processing performed by the gaming control microcomputer 81 (main control unit), and is an aspect of error processing.

  In abnormal ball entry determination processing 2 (S2110), first, it is determined whether or not the first start port sensor 20a has been turned ON (whether an ON edge of a sensor signal has been detected) (S2801). As a result, when it is determined that the switch is not ON (NO in S2801), the process proceeds to S2805 without performing the processes of S2802 to S2804.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2801 that the first starting opening sensor 20a is turned ON (YES in S2801), it is determined whether the current gaming state is the state A (S2802), and the state A is If it is determined (YES in step S2802), the processing proceeds to step S2805 without performing the processing of steps S2803 and S2804. This is because it can be said that the first start opening sensor 20a is turned on in the state A is a normal detection in the state A (left strike game) aiming to enter the ball to the first start opening 20. .

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2802 that the current gaming state is not the state A (NO in S2802), an abnormal entry detection signal is output (S2803), and a fourth abnormal entry error notification command is set. (S2804). The processes of S2803 and S2804 are processes that are performed when the first starting opening sensor 20a is turned on, despite being in the state B or the state C in which the right-handed game is performed. Therefore, when the game ball is fired by the left hitting against the state B or the state C in the state B or the state C, and the game ball enters the first starting opening 20, the abnormal ball insertion The detection signal is output to the external information terminal board 83 and the fourth abnormal alarm entry error notification command is output to the sub control board 90.

  Here, the abnormal entering detection signal output at S 2803 is an error signal (error information) similar to the abnormal entering detection signal output at S 2703 or S 2710 described above, but is connected to the external information terminal board 83. Among the signal lines, the signal line for the abnormal entering detection signal output in S2703 or S2710 is output to the external information terminal board 83 via a signal line different from the signal line. That is, the abnormal entering detection signal output in S2803 is different from the abnormal entering detection signal (first error signal, second error signal) output in S2703 or S2710 (the first error signal, the second error signal). 3 error signal). For this reason, the external device (such as a hall computer) connected to the external information terminal plate 83 is treated as an abnormal impact detection signal other than the abnormal impact detection signal output in S2703 or S2710 described above. In order to distinguish from the abnormal entry error due to the abnormal entry detection process (S211), the abnormal entry error caused by the firing of the gaming ball against the gaming state (left hit in the state B or the state C) It becomes possible to recognize that it occurred. Note that the method of changing ON / OFF of the abnormal entry detection signal (other error information) output in S 2803 is the same as the abnormal entry detection signal (error information) output in S 2703 or S 2710 (see FIG. See 48).

  In addition, the fourth abnormal entry error notification command is an execution pattern in the case of executing notification indicating that an abnormal entry error has occurred due to the left hitting being performed in the gaming state where the right hitting should be performed (execution pattern (execution Mode) is specified. The error entry error notification (the fourth error entry error notification) based on the fourth error entry error notification command is, for example, a message image (warning image) of “Please hit right” on the display screen of the image display device 7 7a. Further, as in the above-mentioned first to third abnormal entry error notifications, the lamps are caused to emit light in a predetermined mode, and the sound of the message corresponding to the message image is output to the speaker 67. You may output from.

  Next, in S2805, it is determined whether the third start port sensor 26a has been turned ON (whether an ON edge of the sensor signal has been detected) (S2805). As a result, when it is determined that the switch is not ON (NO in S2805), the present processing ends without performing the processing in S2806 to S2808.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2805 that the third starting opening sensor 26a is turned on (YES in S2805), it is determined whether the current gaming state is the state A (S2806), and it is determined that it is not the state A If (YES at S2806), this process ends without performing the processes at S2807 and S2808. This is because when the state is not the state A, that is, the third start port sensor 26a is turned on in the state B or the state C, the state B or the state aiming at the ball entering the second start port 21 or the third start port 26 It is because it can be said that it is the normal detection in C (right-handed game).

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2806 that the current gaming state is state A (YES in S2806), an abnormal entry detection signal is output (S2807), and the fifth abnormal entry error notification command is set. (S2808). The processes of S2807 and S2808 are processes that are performed when the third start port sensor 26a is turned on, despite the state A in which the left hitting game is performed. Therefore, when the game ball is fired by turning to the right against the state A when in the state A, and the game ball enters the third starting opening 26, the abnormal sound detection signal indicates the external information terminal At the same time as the output to the plate 83, the fifth error entry error notification command is output to the sub control board 90.

  Here, the abnormal entering detection signal output in S2807 is the same as the abnormal entering detection signal output in S2803. That is, although it is an error signal (error information) similar to the abnormal entering detection signal output in S2703 or S2710 described above, among the signal lines connected to the external information terminal plate 83, it is output in S2703 or S2710 This is an error signal (third error signal) output to the external information terminal board 83 via a signal line different from the signal line for the abnormal entry detection signal. Therefore, when an abnormal entry detection signal is output in S2807, the game ball is released from the gaming state (right-handed in the state A) in distinction from the abnormal entry error by the above-mentioned abnormal entry monitoring process (S211). It is possible to recognize that an abnormal entry error has occurred due to the fact that

  In addition, the fifth abnormal entry error notification command is an execution pattern in the case of executing an indication indicating that an abnormal entry error has occurred due to the right hitting being performed in the gaming state where the left hitting should be performed (execution pattern (execution Mode) is specified. The abnormal entry error notification (the fifth error entry error notification) based on the fifth error entry error notification command displays, for example, a message image (warning image) of “Please return to the left” to the image display device 7 It can be displayed on the screen 7a, and furthermore, as in the above-mentioned first to third abnormal entry error notifications, the lamps are made to emit light in a predetermined mode, and the voice of the message corresponding to the message image is a speaker It may be made to output from 67 or the like.

  By providing the above-mentioned abnormal ball entry judgment processing 2 (S2110), monitoring of abnormal ball entry (judgment of abnormal ball entry error) caused by the firing of gaming balls against the gaming state becomes possible, and abnormal ball entry It is possible to perform error determination with higher accuracy and detail.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 56, in the above-mentioned abnormal ball entry determination processing 2 (S2110), the first starting port 20 (first starting port sensor 20a) and the third starting port 26 (third starting port sensor 26a) Although it is a target of monitoring, at least the third start port 26 (third start port sensor 26a) may be a target of monitoring, and the first start port 20 (first start port sensor 20a) is included in the target of monitoring. It does not have to be. It is more advantageous to the player for the second special symbol acceptance determination triggered by entering the third starting opening 26 than the first special symbol acceptance determination triggered by entering the first start opening 20. This is because it is considered that the possibility of entering the first start opening 20 is low in a game (right-handed game) aiming to enter the third start opening 26. In this way, it is possible to minimize the target of the determination of the abnormal entry error caused by the launch of the gaming ball against the gaming state, and efficiently perform the determination of the abnormal entry error.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned example, although the opening frequency of the 1st big winning a prize opening or the 2nd big winning a prize opening in one round is made once, the opening frequency of the 1st big winning a prize opening or 2nd big winning a prize opening in 1 round is set. It may be a plurality of times, or may have different open times.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned example, although the 1st special figure reservation and the 2nd special figure reservation simultaneous digestion (simultaneous fluctuation of the 1st special symbol and the 2nd special symbol) are the control processing which can be executed, but (2) Control processing that prioritizes prioritizing the special figure reserve to the first special figure reserve, control processing of so-called "special figure 2 priority", and control process that digests the first special figure reserve prior to the second special view reserve It may be a control process of so-called "special figure 1 priority". In addition, priority is not set for the first special view reserve digest and the second special view reserve digest, and the first special figure reserve and the second special view reserve are digested in order from the oldest stored one. The control process may be a control process of so-called "ball-drop order (memory order) digestion".

  In addition, it is a pachinko gaming machine of the type (without high probability state) which does not have probability setting means, which has a specific area inside, and can enter the game ball and can enter the ball entry possible state and the game ball enters the ball A large winning opening that can be changed to an impossible entry impossible state is provided, and the large winning opening is allowed to enter for a predetermined time when the result of the pass / fail judgment based on entry to the starting opening becomes a small hit. When the game ball enters the large winning opening that is in the ball enable state and the game ball passes through the specific area, it becomes a big hit and a big hit game is executed and is applied to a pachinko gaming machine to which a predetermined bonus is given. This pachinko gaming machine is called a so-called "type 1 two-type mixer", and when the result of the acceptance or rejection judgment based on entering the ball into the starting opening is a big hit, a big hit game is executed without requiring passage to a specific area Ru. Further, as a benefit, it is possible to generate a high base state that increases the frequency of game balls entering the starting opening. In addition, it is possible to generate a high base state which has a first starting opening and a second starting opening and increases the frequency of ball entry into the second starting opening. The present invention can be applied to all these types of gaming machines.

  In the above-described embodiment, the jackpot probability can be set to the low probability (first probability) or the high probability (second probability) by the non-operation / operation of the probability variation function, but the type (number) of jackpot probabilities Is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to set three or more types of probabilities such as medium probability (third probability) higher than low probability (first probability) and lower than high probability (second probability) It is also good. Furthermore, the first low probability and the first high probability (first probability condition), the second low probability and the second high probability (second probability condition), the third low probability and the third high probability (third probability condition), etc. A plurality of probability conditions defining the relationship between the low probability and the high probability are provided, and any of the plurality of probability conditions can be arbitrarily set (selectable), for example, when the power of the gaming machine is turned on. It is also good.

  Moreover, in the above-mentioned Example, the latest acquisition random value (acquisition information) memorize | stored in the special figure reservation storage part is read about prior determination based on starting ball entry, and the said acquisition random number value (acquisition information) is judged (It is pre-decision) (It is processing when starting ball entry (S205). Refer to FIG. 11, FIG. 13 etc.), The method of pre-decision is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the special view reserve storage unit, the main control unit and sub-controls an area (acquired information storage means) for storing acquired information (that is, acquired information acquired based on starting ball entry) targeted for prior determination It is good also as what is provided in RAM of a part and judges the acquisition information memorized to the storage area concerned (memory part for prior determination) (predetermination). In this case, it is also possible to erase the acquired information (acquired information stored in another storage area) used for the prior determination by storing the result of the prior determination in the RAM of the main control unit or the sub control unit. Alternatively, the acquired information stored in the special view suspension storage unit may not be determined in advance, but may be determined in advance for acquired information acquired based on the starting ball entry. That is, the acquired information may be determined in advance before being stored in the special-image storage unit. In this case, there is no need to provide an area for storing acquired information to be subject to prior determination separately from the special map storage unit, and it is also necessary to read out the acquired information stored in the special map storage unit for prior determination. Absent.

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Hereinafter, the invention related to the embodiment (example) disclosed in the present specification is disclosed as a reference invention.

(Reference Invention 1-1)
Detection means capable of detecting a game ball;
Control means capable of executing predetermined control processing based on a detection signal from the detection means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The detection means includes a normal detection means and a special detection means,
The control means is capable of executing game control processing relating to the progress of a game and error processing relating to an error of the game ball detection by the detection means.
In the game control process,
Normal variation display processing for performing variation display of normal identification information based on detection of gaming balls by the normal detection means;
Normal hit game processing to play a normal hit game based on the display result of the variable display of the normal identification information becoming a specific display result,
Special variation display processing for performing variation display of special identification information based on detection of a game ball by the special detection means;
A special hit game process which includes a special hit game capable of providing a game profit advantageous to the player by the normal hit game based on the fact that the variable display of the special identification information has become the specific display result. Yes,
In the error processing, an error is determined based on a detection signal of the special detection unit among the normal detection unit and the special detection unit.

  According to such a game machine, the game ball detection which is an execution trigger of the variable display of the normal identification information and which may lead to the execution of the normal hit game is performed by the normal detection means, and the variable display of the special identification information A special detection means performs game ball detection which is an execution opportunity and may lead to the execution of a special hit game that is more playful than a normal hit game. In the error processing regarding the error of the game ball detection, the judgment of the error is performed based on the detection signal of the special detection means among the normal detection means and the special detection means. For this reason, the ordinary detection means related to the ordinary hit game, which is unlikely to become the final purpose of the fraud, is not targeted for error processing (error determination), and the special detection means for the special hit game which tends to be the final purpose of the fraud. Can be the target of error processing (error determination). As a result, it is possible to minimize the target of the error processing and efficiently perform the determination of the error related to the game ball detection.

(Reference Invention 1-2)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-1 described above,
A variable starting opening capable of changing in the first aspect and the second aspect in which the ball entry possibility of the gaming ball is higher than the first aspect,
The variable starting opening is the second aspect during the normal hit game,
The special detection means is a first ball-insertion detection means capable of detecting a game ball entered into the variable starting opening,
In the error processing, it is determined that an error has occurred when the detection signal of the first ball entry detection means is turned ON when the normal hit game is not in progress, and an error signal is output.

  According to such a gaming machine, the variable starting opening is provided which can be changed to the second mode in which the ball entering probability of the gaming ball is higher than the first mode in the normal hitting game, and the variable starting opening Detection of the entering game ball is performed by the first entering detection means as a special detection means. Since the variable start opening is the first mode when the normal hit game is not executed, the possibility that the game ball enters the variable start opening is low. Therefore, when the normal hit game is not being executed (when the normal hit game is not in progress), it is a situation where it is difficult for the game ball detection (the special game ball detection related to the special hit game) to occur by the first entering detection means. It is possible that the game ball detection under such circumstances is attributable to fraud. Therefore, in the error processing, when the detection signal of the first ball-entering detection means is turned ON when the normal hit game is not in progress, it is determined that an error has occurred and an error signal is output. As a result, it is possible to accurately determine an error targeting the variable starting opening when the player is not normally hit.

(Reference Invention 1-3)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-1 or 1-2 described above,
It is equipped with a non-variable start opening through which game balls can enter.
The special detection means is a second ball-insertion detection means capable of detecting the game ball entered into the starting opening,
In the error processing, it is determined that an error has occurred when a detection signal of the second ball entry detection means is continuously turned on for a predetermined time, and an error signal is output.

  According to such a gaming machine, the variable starting opening is provided with a non-variable starting opening which does not change the possibility of entering the game ball, and detection of the gaming ball entering the starting opening is detected. Is performed by the second ball-entering detecting means as the special detecting means. The non-variable start-up opening itself does not change the possibility of entering the gaming ball, and the opening serving as the entrance of the gaming ball is always exposed. For this reason, the game ball can enter the non-variable starting opening normally. However, as long as playing a game normally, there is a low possibility that the ball entering the non-variable start opening is generated repeatedly and frequently. Therefore, in the error processing, an error occurs when the detection signal of the second ball-incidence detecting means, which is turned on by detecting the game ball having entered the non-variable start opening, is continuously turned on for a predetermined time, It is determined that the error signal is output. This makes it possible to accurately determine an error for the non-variable start port.

(Reference Invention 1-4)
In the gaming machine of the reference invention 1-3 described above,
As the start-up port, a first start-up port through which game balls flowing down the first game area among the game areas formed on the game board can enter, and a game ball which flows down the second game area among the game areas And a second starting port capable of entering the ball;
In the error processing, an error occurs when the detection signal of the second entering detection means corresponding to the second starting opening is turned on in the gaming state in which the game ball is caused to enter the first starting opening. It is determined that an error occurs, and an error signal is output.

  According to such a gaming machine, as the non-variable start opening, the first start opening through which the game ball flowing down the first gaming area of the gaming area can enter and the second gaming area of the gaming area And a second starting opening through which the game ball for flowing the light can enter. In the gaming state in which the game ball is made to enter the first starting opening, the first starting opening is more likely to enter the game ball than the second starting opening. In such a gaming state, when the detection signal of the second ball entry detection means corresponding to the second starting opening is turned on, it is determined that an error has occurred, and an error signal is output. This makes it possible to make a detailed determination of the error targeting the non-variable start port.

(Reference invention 1-5)
In the gaming machine according to any one of the reference inventions 1-2 to 1-4 described above,
Error notification means for notifying the occurrence of an error based on the error signal;
A game machine characterized in that notification by the error notification means is executed in a mode according to the cause of the error that triggered the output of the error signal.

  According to such a gaming machine, when an error occurs in the game ball detection directly related to the special hit game, that effect is notified. This error notification is executed based on the above-mentioned error signal, and is executed in a mode according to the cause of the error that triggered the output of the error signal. Therefore, the execution mode of the error notification differs depending on whether the error is attributable to the detection by the first ball entry detection means or the error attributable to the detection by the second ball entry detection means. This makes it possible to make the occurrence of an error and the cause thereof easy to understand to the outside.

  According to the above reference invention, it is possible to efficiently determine an error related to the game ball detection.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 pachinko game machine, 2 game board, 3 game area, 5 board surface lamp, 7 image display devices, 20 1st starting opening, 20a 1st starting opening sensor, 21 2nd starting opening, 21a 2nd starting opening sensor, 26 1st 3 start opening, 26a 3rd start opening sensor, 27 general entry hole, 27a general entry opening sensor, 28 gate, 28a gate sensor, 30 1st big winning opening, 30a 1st starting opening sensor, 35 second big winning Mouth, 35a second big winning opening sensor, 66 frame lamp, 67 speakers, 71 second image display device, 72 third image display device, 80 main control board (main control unit), 81 game control microcomputer, 90 sub control Substrate (sub control unit), 91 effect control microcomputer, 100 image control substrate (image control unit), 101 image control microcomputer, 106 voice control substrate, 107 lamp control substrate

Claims (5)

Detection means capable of detecting a game ball;
Control means capable of executing predetermined control processing based on a detection signal from the detection means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The detection means includes a normal detection means and a special detection means,
The control means is capable of executing game control processing relating to the progress of a game and error processing relating to an error of the game ball detection by the detection means.
In the game control process,
Normal variation display processing for performing variation display of normal identification information based on detection of gaming balls by the normal detection means;
Normal hit game processing to play a normal hit game based on the display result of the variable display of the normal identification information becoming a specific display result,
Special variation display processing for performing variation display of special identification information based on detection of a game ball by the special detection means;
A special hit game process which includes a special hit game capable of providing a game profit advantageous to the player by the normal hit game based on the fact that the variable display of the special identification information has become the specific display result. Yes,
In the error processing, an error is determined based on a detection signal of the special detection unit among the normal detection unit and the special detection unit. A variable starting opening capable of changing in the first aspect and the second aspect in which the ball entry possibility of the gaming ball is higher than the first aspect,
The variable starting opening is the second aspect during the normal hit game,
The special detection means is a first ball-insertion detection means capable of detecting a game ball entered into the variable starting opening,
In the error processing, it is determined that an error has occurred when the detection signal of the first ball entering detection means is turned on when the normal hit game is not in progress, and an error signal is output. The gaming machine described in. It is equipped with a non-variable start opening through which game balls can enter.
The special detection means is a second ball-insertion detection means capable of detecting the game ball entered into the starting opening,
In the error processing, when the detection signal of the second ball entering detection means is continuously turned on for a predetermined time, it is determined that an error has occurred, and an error signal is output. The gaming machine described. As the start-up port, a first start-up port through which game balls flowing down the first game area among the game areas formed on the game board can enter, and a game ball which flows down the second game area among the game areas And a second starting port capable of entering the ball;
In the error processing, an error occurs when the detection signal of the second entering detection means corresponding to the second starting opening is turned on in the gaming state in which the game ball is caused to enter the first starting opening. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein an error signal is output. Error notification means for notifying the occurrence of an error based on the error signal;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the notification by the error notification means is executed in a mode according to the cause of the error that has triggered the output of the error signal.

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