JP2020058954A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To solve the problem that a configuration for also sending a new signal to an external terminal board via game control means of a main control board may be considered but a load of control processing of the game control means increases since a detection signal by an existing sensor, such as a start pocket sensor, is inputted to the game control means of a main control board and a signal subjected to control processing by the game control means is sent to the external terminal board although it is considered that not only the existing signal, such as a pattern determination signal, but also the new signal is sent to an external device from the external terminal board of a Pachinko game machine.SOLUTION: A game machine capable of avoiding an increase in a load of control processing by control means of a main board is provided when sending a predetermined signal to an external terminal board via the main board.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 66

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and is particularly applicable to a pachinko gaming machine and the like.

  A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an external terminal board, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, and outputs various signals to the outside of the gaming machine from the external terminal board as the game progresses. The outside of the gaming machine refers to an external device (for example, a data display installed in the hall above the gaming machine and displaying the operation status of the connected gaming machine, and It is a hall computer, etc. that aggregates and manages information such as operation status (sales management and game management).

  Such a pachinko gaming machine includes a main board (main control board, payout control board), and the main board has control means (game control means, payout control means) capable of executing control processing that affects the result of the game. I have it. For example, various sensors such as a starting opening sensor are connected to a main control board as a main board, and a detection signal from the starting opening sensor is input. In this case, the game control means, based on the detection signal input by the starting opening sensor, performs control processing such as winning / losing determination, and outputs a fluctuation stop signal indicating a fixed stop display of the symbol to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board to which the fluctuation stop signal is input outputs the fluctuation stop signal (symbol fixing signal) to the outside of the gaming machine in order to notify the external device of the stop display of the symbol.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-111264

  By the way, it is possible to send a new signal (information) to an external device from the external terminal board of the pachinko gaming machine as well as an existing signal such as a symbol confirmation signal. This is because the external device can grasp the situation of the pachinko gaming machine in more detail. In this case, the detection signal from the existing sensor such as the starting opening sensor is input to the game control means (control means) of the main control board (main board), and the signal processed by the game control means is external terminal board. Will be sent to. Therefore, a configuration may be considered in which a new signal is also sent to the external terminal board via the game control means of the main control board, but if this is done, the control processing load of the game control means will increase.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and avoids an increase in the load of control processing by the control means of the main board when a predetermined signal is sent to the external terminal board via the main board. It is to provide a game machine capable of playing.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems,
A win / loss determination control unit that makes a win / fail determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game capable of giving a predetermined game profit to the player,
A gaming machine comprising: a gaming profit granting control unit for managing and controlling the amount of gaming profit granting;
A game control unit having at least one control unit of the win / no-judgment control unit, the special game control unit, and the game profit grant control unit,
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit;
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit;
An external signal output unit (external output unit) capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the gaming machine,
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is control-processed by a control unit included in the game control unit, and a signal based on the control process is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit,
The second specific signal input to the game control unit is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit without being controlled by the control unit of the game control unit. It is a thing.

  According to such a gaming machine, there is provided a game control unit having at least one control unit of a win / loss determination control unit, a special game control unit, and a game profit grant control unit. Further, the first specific signal output from the first specific signal output unit is input to the game control unit, subjected to control processing by the game control unit, and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. Further, the second specific signal output from the second specific signal output unit is output to the external signal output unit from the game control unit without being input to the game control unit and subjected to control processing by the game control unit. As a result, when the second signal is sent to the external signal output unit via the game control unit, it is possible to prevent the control processing load of the control unit of the game control unit from increasing.

The gaming machine of the second invention is the gaming machine of the first invention,
A gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game medium to a game area,
A closed state that covers the front surface of the game area, and an open state that opens the front surface to the game area, and a front frame that can be opened and closed,
A frame signal output unit that outputs a frame signal by detecting that the front frame is in an open state or a closed state,
The second specific signal output unit is the frame signal output unit,
The second specific signal is the frame signal.

  According to such a gaming machine, a front frame that opens and closes the front of the game area and a frame signal output that detects that the front frame is in an open state (or is in a closed state) and outputs a frame signal And a section. Then, it is assumed that the frame signal output unit that is the second specific signal output unit outputs the frame signal that is the second specific signal. Thereby, the frame signal output from the frame signal output unit is output to the external signal output unit without being used for the control processing of the control means of the game control unit. Then, the external signal output unit can output a signal based on the input of the frame signal to the external device. Further, this makes it possible for the external device side to determine whether the front frame is in the open state or the closed state, and to prevent fraud. Further, even when such a frame signal is sent to the external signal output unit (external device) via the game control unit, it is possible to avoid an increase in the load of control processing by the control means of the game control unit. It is possible.

The gaming machine of the third invention is the gaming machine of the second invention,
Equipped with a start detection unit that can detect the entry of a game ball,
The predetermined condition is established based on the start detection unit detecting a game ball,
The first specific signal output unit is the start detection unit,
The first specific signal is a start detection signal output based on the start detection unit detecting a game ball.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is assumed that the predetermined condition for making the winning / non-winning determination is satisfied on the basis of the start detection unit detecting the game ball. Then, it is assumed that the start detection unit that is the first specific signal output unit outputs the start detection signal that is the first specific signal. As a result, the first specific signal input to the game control unit and controlled by the game control unit is used as a start detection signal necessary for determining whether or not it is true or false, and the start detection signal is control-processed to output an external signal from the game control unit. It is output to the output section.

The gaming machine of the fourth invention is the gaming machine of the second invention,
It is provided with an imparted game ball detection unit capable of detecting a game ball imparted as the game profit,
The game profit giving control unit is configured to manage and control the number of game balls given as the game profit based on the detection result of the given game ball detecting unit,
The first specific signal output unit is the imparted game ball detection unit,
The first specific signal is a provided game ball detection signal that is output based on the provided game ball detection unit detecting a game ball.

  According to such a gaming machine, the gaming profit giving control unit manages and controls the number of giving gaming profits based on the detection result of the giving game ball detecting unit. Then, the imparted game ball detection unit that is the first specific signal output unit outputs the imparted game ball detection signal that is the first specific signal. As a result, the first specific signal input to the game control unit and controlled by the game control unit is set as the imparted game ball detection signal necessary for management control of the imparted amount of the game profit, and the imparted game ball detection signal is set. The control processing is performed and the result is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit.

The gaming machine of the fifth invention,
A win / loss determination control unit that makes a win / fail determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game capable of giving a predetermined game profit to the player,
A gaming machine comprising: a gaming profit granting control unit for managing and controlling the amount of gaming profit granting;
A game control unit having at least the game profit giving control unit,
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit;
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit;
An external signal output unit capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game medium to a game area,
A closed state that covers the front surface of the game area, and an open state that opens the front surface to the game area, and a front frame that can be opened and closed,
A frame signal output unit that outputs a frame signal by detecting that the front frame is in an open state or a closed state,
The game control unit includes a measuring unit that measures the input time of the frame signal,
The second specific signal is the frame signal,
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is control-processed by a control unit included in the game control unit, and a signal based on the control process is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit,
The frame signal input to the game control unit is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit when the measurement time by the measurement unit exceeds a specific time, and the measurement time by the measurement unit is If the specific time is not exceeded, the game control unit does not output to the external signal output unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, there is provided a game control unit having at least one control unit of a win / loss determination control unit, a special game control unit, and a game profit grant control unit. Further, a front frame that opens and closes the front of the game area, and a frame signal output unit that detects that the front frame is in an open state (or is in a closed state) and outputs a frame signal are provided. Then, the first specific signal output from the first specific signal output unit is input to the game control unit, subjected to control processing by the game control unit, and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. Further, it is assumed that the frame signal output unit that is the second specific signal output unit outputs the frame signal that is the second specific signal. The frame signal output from the frame signal output unit is input time measured by the measuring unit of the game control unit, and when the measured time exceeds a specific time, it is output to the external signal output unit and exceeds the specific time. If not, it is not output to the external signal output section.

  When the frame signal is output to the external signal output unit, the external signal output unit can output a signal based on the input of the frame signal to the external device. Further, this makes it possible for the external device side to determine whether the front frame is in the open state or the closed state, and to prevent fraud. Further, as a result, since the frame signal is output only when the input time exceeds the specific time, it is possible to avoid an increase in control processing load without outputting an extra control signal. Further, in this way, even when the frame signal is sent to the external signal output section (external device) via the game control section, it is possible to prevent the control processing load of the control means of the game control section from increasing as much as possible. It will be possible.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to avoid an increase in the load of control processing by the control means of the main board.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a back view of the game machine which concerns on the Example of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display unit shown in FIG. 3, and is a view showing display units included in the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the same gaming machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the special winning opening. It is a table showing various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a big hit judgment table, (B) is a big hit type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, (E) is a normal symbol fluctuation It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flow chart of main control main processing. It is a flowchart of an interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a starting opening sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a universal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flow chart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment processing. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift processing. It is a flowchart of processing during normal symbol variation. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a normal electric auditors product processing. It is a flow chart of special figure operation processing. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special figure 2 hit / miss judgment processing. 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 a special figure 1 hit / miss judgment 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 flow chart of the special symbol changing process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flow chart of special electric auditors product processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric auditors product processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flow chart of specific area sensor detection processing. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flow chart of power failure monitoring processing. It is a flow chart of information output processing. It is a flow chart of information output processing. It is a flow chart of information output processing. 6 is a table showing signals output to the outside. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of an external output device or the like. It is a timing chart which shows the state of various signals. It is a timing chart which shows the state of various signals. It is a timing chart which shows the state of various signals. It is a flow chart of sub-control main processing. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of received command analysis processing. It is a flow chart of processing at the time of passing a gate. It is a flow chart of variation production start processing. It is a flow chart of variation production end processing. It is a flowchart of an opening command reception process. It is a flow chart of ending command reception processing. It is a flowchart of the launch notification process after the end of the winning game. 6 is a table showing launch notification contents. It is a flowchart of the launch notification process after the end of the game of another aspect. 9 is a flowchart of information output processing according to the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart of information output processing according to the second embodiment. 9 is a flowchart of information output processing according to the second embodiment. It is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine of Example 3. It is a side view of a pachinko gaming machine of Example 3. It is a side view of a pachinko gaming machine of Example 3. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine of Example 3. It is another aspect of the block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment.

  Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. Incidentally, in the following, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the end of the variable display of the symbol, and the game ball that has entered the variable ball entrance that can enter based on the small hit symbol being stopped and displayed. The present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine of a type 1 and type 2 mixture type capable of executing a big hit game capable of giving a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to a player when a predetermined specific area is passed. The applied example will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming board 2 is a gaming machine. It is configured to be detachable from the frame 50. FIG. 3 shows the game board 2 removed from the game machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 is configured to have a front frame 51 having a decorative surface, a main body frame 52 for mounting the game board 2 and the like, and an outer frame 53 for mounting the pachinko gaming machine 1 on an island facility of a hall. The front frame 51, the main body frame 52, and the outer frame 53 are pivotally supported at one end side and are configured to be openable and closable.

  Further, in the front frame 51, a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a launch strength according to the operation amount (rotation angle) of the player, and the game ball that stores and stores the game ball can be supplied to the launcher side. A ball hitting tray (upper tray) 61 and a surplus ball tray (lower tray) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the ball hitting tray 61 are provided. Further, on the front frame 51, a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (which are collectively referred to as these two effect buttons are operable by the player during execution of the game effect that is executed as the game progresses. (Also referred to as “effect button 63”), and in addition to this, a frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided. The effect button 63 functions as an input means capable of being input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be selectively used according to the type of game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the aspect of the first embodiment, and may be any one that allows the player to make an input, or the input means (for example, the player may directly contact the button portion to make an input). , A retractable type, a touch sensor type, etc.) or a non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects when a part of the player's body approaches and inputs. .

  On the game board 2, a game area 3 in which a game ball shot by operating a launch handle 60 flows down is formed surrounded by a rail member 4. The game board 2 is provided with a board lamp 5 for decoration. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails 16 that guide the game balls are provided in a protruding manner. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launcher side. An image display device 7 made of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as "effect symbol display unit") in which effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as "effect symbol 8") are displayed. The production symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R perform variable display in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", the left symbol pattern 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the medium symbol is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area.

  In addition, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) that represent numbers “1” to “9”, for example. Left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol (the first symbol) (that is, the result of the special symbol right / wrong determination (also simply referred to as “right / wrong determination”)), and the second special symbol display 41b (“the second special symbol display portion”). The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (second symbol) displayed in (also referred to as "(the result of the determination of the special symbol)) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the production symbol may be simply referred to as “symbol” or “identification information”.

  For example, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a three-digit same doublet (also called “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a dedicated symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as "small hit symbol effect symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of the disengagement, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" can be displayed in a stopped state as a dissimilarity symbol (also referred to as "disengagement effect symbol") in which at least one symbol is different. It is possible. As a result, the player can easily understand the progress of the game by looking at the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed. That is, the player generally does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol hit determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 41a or the second special symbol display device 41b, and directing the effect. The effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is grasped by looking at it. The positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas do not have to be provided separately, and the display areas of the left, middle, and right effect symbols may be the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). . Further, as a mode of variable display of effect symbols, for example, there is a mode in which scroll display is performed vertically, horizontally, diagonally, or the like.

  On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying the game effect (effect symbol game effect) using the effect pattern as described above, a hit game effect executed along with a hit game or a customer waiting A demonstration effect is displayed. In the effect design game effect, the winning game effect, and the demonstration effect, in addition to effect patterns such as numbers, effect images other than effect patterns such as background images and character images are also displayed. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) that displays a first effect hold 9a according to the number of memories of a first special figure hold described later, There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display section) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of stored second special figure hold described later. Depending on the display mode (the number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second special figure displayed on the later-described first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4). The number of stored second special figure reservations displayed on the figure reservation indicator 43b can be easily shown to the player.

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7, a center ornament 10 is provided so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. A stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which a game ball can roll is provided below the center ornament 10. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left side of the center ornament 10. The warp section 12 is provided with a warp entrance and a warp exit, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp entrance, discharges the game ball from the warp exit, and guides it to the stage section 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage unit 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage unit 11 and can enter the first starting opening 20 described later. Further, on the upper part of the center decoration body 10, there is an electric decoration member (board surface lamp 5) such as an LED, which can be turned on in accordance with a game state, and a decoration member 13 having characters or figures is arranged. There is.

  In addition, a movable decorative member 14 that is operable above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decoration member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decoration member drops downward as the game effect with a relatively high probability of hitting is performed, and the movable decoration member is lowered. The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of it is visible. This will increase the player's expectation of winning. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 including a non-variable first starting opening 20 in which the ease of entering a game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20, random numbers for special symbol hit determination, etc. are obtained, and if the predetermined condition is set in advance, the hit determination relating to the first special symbol (first special symbol hit or miss (Determination) is performed and the first special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / miss determination.

  Below the first starting opening 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a "variable starting opening") having a variable second starting opening 21 for changing the ease of entering a game ball is provided. . Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21, random numbers for special symbol hit determination, etc. are acquired, and if the predetermined condition is established in advance, the hit determination of the second special symbol (second special symbol hit determination) ) Is executed and the second special symbol is variably displayed, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the judgment. The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by operating the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting opening 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (opened state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than in the first mode. is there. The movable member 23 is driven by the second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 allows the game ball to enter only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and cannot enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. The second starting opening 21 is completely closed when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the movable member 23 is in the open state. It does not have to be impossible to enter.

  On the right side of the first starting opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a "first variable ball entrance") that operates when executing a big hit game described later is provided. The first big winning device 31 includes a first big winning opening 30 and an opening / closing member 32. The opening operation of the opening / closing member 32 opens the first big winning opening 30 and the opening / closing member 32 closes the first big winning prize. The mouth 30 is closed. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first special winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first special winning opening 30 can enter the game ball only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable ball entrance 31 is in an unenterable state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot enter and an enterable state (open state) in which the game ball can enter by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It can be changed to and.

  In addition, above the first big winning opening 30 in the game area 3 and in the lower right part of the center ornament 10, a second big winning device 36 (“the second variable winning ball” that is activated when a small hit game described later is executed. (Also called "mouth") is provided. The second special winning device 36 is provided with a second special winning opening 35 and an opening / closing member (blade member) 37. The opening operation of the opening / closing member 37 opens the second special winning opening 35 and the closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. The second special winning opening 35 is closed. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second special winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second special winning opening 35 allows the game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second variable ball entrance 36 is a state in which the game ball cannot be entered (closed state) and a game ball can be entered (open state) by the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. It can be changed to and.

  The second special winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which the game balls entered in the second special winning opening 35 can pass. In the present pachinko gaming machine 1, on the basis that it is detected that at least one of the game balls that has entered the second special winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39, a big hit game described later will be started. ing. That is, the specific area 39 serves as a big hit game start opening. In the second big winning device 36, a movable piece (not shown) for creating a state (open state) in which the game ball can pass the specific area 39 and a state (closed state) in which the game ball cannot pass (to the specific area) Member for changing the possibility of passing the game ball) is provided. This movable piece closes the specific area 39 when the second special winning device 36 is inactive, that is, when the opening / closing member 37 closes the second special winning opening 35, and the second special winning device 36 operates. Based on the start, that is, the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37 that opens and closes the second special winning opening 35, the operation is started to open the specific region 39. That is, the movable piece starts its operation with the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. Further, the movable piece operates in a predetermined operation pattern, and when a predetermined operation time elapses, the specific area 39 is returned to the closed state.

  As a result, a game ball enters the opened second big winning opening 35, the timing at which the entered game ball reaches the position of the specific area 39, and the timing at which the movable piece opens the specific area 39. When the match, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (passes V) and the big hit game is started. If the timings do not match, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 and is outside the machine. The jackpot game is never started. Further, as the predetermined operation pattern, an operation pattern may be set in which the closed state and the open state are changed a plurality of times or the times of the open state or the closed state that are a plurality of times are different. Then, the possibility of passing the game ball to the specific region may be changed depending on which timing after the start of the predetermined operation pattern the opening / closing member is opened. A gate 28 (game ball passage opening) through which a game ball can pass is provided in the right side region of the center ornament 10 in the game region 3. On the basis of the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, the random number for normal symbol success / failure determination and the like is acquired, and when a predetermined condition is established, it is normally determined whether or not to open the second starting opening 21. The normal symbol is variably displayed as the symbol hit / miss judgment is executed, and is normally stopped and displayed based on the result of the symbol hit / miss judgment. When the normal symbol hits the stop display, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided at the bottom of the game area 3.

  In this way, the game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. , Can be divided into The batting method that shoots the gaming ball so that the gaming ball flows down the left gaming area 3A is called left hitting, and the batting method that shoots the gaming ball so that the gaming ball flows down the right gaming area 3B is called right hitting. . In the pachinko gaming machine 1, at the start of the game, the player aims to enter the first starting opening 20 by left-handing. On the other hand, when the game state changes as a result of a hit determination based on a ball entering the first starting opening 20, the gate 28, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second by right-handing. The player will aim to enter the special winning opening 35. And when the game ball enters the first starting opening, the second starting opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the general entrance, it is predetermined in each entrance. A number of game balls (also called "prize balls") are paid out.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged in the lower right part of the game board 2. On the main display 40, a first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display section) that variably displays and stops the first special symbol, a second special symbol display that variably displays and stops the second special symbol. The device 41b (second special symbol display unit), and the normal symbol display unit 42 (normal symbol display unit) for displaying variable and stop of the normal symbol is included. Further, the main display device 40, the first special figure reservation display 43a that displays the number of stored hit determination information (first special figure hold) related to the first special symbol, the hit determination information (second The second special figure reservation indicator 43b which displays the number of memories of 2 special figure reservation), and the general figure reservation indicator 44 which displays the number of memories of operation suspension (general figure reservation) of the normal design indicator 42 are included. ing.

  Further, the main display 40, the hit indicator 48 showing that the result of the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination is a hit, the first special symbol hit determination or the second special symbol hit determination A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of a hit game to be executed when the result is a hit, a game state indicator 46 indicating that the variable time reduction function (time saving function) is activated, and a shooting direction of the game ball. That is, a firing direction indicator 47 is included which indicates whether the player should right-hand or left-hand. Various display devices included in the main display device 40 are display-controlled by a main control unit described later.

  Here, the round indicator 45 is composed of five LEDs for 4R, 6R, 15R, 5R, and 16R. Then, as the big hit symbol, when the special figure 1 big hit symbol A or the special figure 2 big hit symbol A is stopped and displayed, the 4R lamp is lit and displayed, "4R ▲ 6R ∆ 15R ∆ 5R ∆ 16R ∆" (for example, ▲: lighting , Δ: turn off). As the big hit symbol, when the special figure 1 big hit symbol B is stopped and displayed, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed, and as the big hit symbol, the special figure 2 big hit symbol B is stopped and displayed, the 15R lamp is lit and displayed. These lamps are lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot pattern is confirmed and displayed. In addition, when a big hit is generated based on passing a specific area via a small hit, the number of rounds of the number of rounds of the big hit game executed after passing the specific area plus one open game of the small hit game is shown. Turn on the lamp. Specifically, as a small hit symbol, the special map 1 small hit symbol A or the special symbol 2 small hit symbol A is stopped and displayed, and the game ball passes through the specific area in the second big winning opening opened by the small hit game. The lamp for 5R, which is obtained by adding 1 round for a small hit to 4 rounds, is lit up and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is “4RΔ6RΔ15RΔ5R ▲ 16RΔ”. In addition, as a small hit symbol, the special figure 2 small hit symbol B is stopped and displayed, and when the game ball passes through the specific area within the second big winning opening opened by the small hit game, the amount of small hits in 15 rounds. The 16R lamp with one round added is lit and displayed.

  The variable display of the first special symbol is performed upon the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed upon the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display device 41a and the second special symbol display device 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display portion 41. Further, the first special figure reservation display 43a and the second special figure reservation display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure reservation display section 43.

  In the special symbol display portion 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed, and the special symbol (stop symbol) stopped and displayed enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. Notify the result of lottery based on (special symbol win / fail judgment, big hit lottery, small hit lottery, etc.). The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the special symbol hit determination. If the stop symbol is a predetermined special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, if it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), open according to the type (hit type) of the special symbol stopped and displayed. A special game (big hit game or small hit game) for opening the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is performed in a pattern.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display device 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and a plurality of display modes (combining lighting and extinction of each LED) ( (Up to 256 ways) can be displayed. Similarly, the second special symbol display 41b is also composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and a plurality of display modes (up to 256 ways) can be displayed by a combination of turning on and off each LED. Has become. Then, the first special symbol display 41a displays a special symbol (first special symbol) according to the result of the first special symbol hit determination, and the second special symbol display 41b displays the result of the second special symbol hit determination. A corresponding special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed. In addition, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the special symbol is performed for a predetermined variation time, but the mode of the variable display is, for example, in a predetermined order, light repeatedly flows from left to right. As described above, each LED can be turned on.

  In the present Example 1, four types of "special figure 1 big hits A to D" are provided as types of big hits when the result of the first special symbol hit determination is a big hit (see FIGS. 6A and 6B). There are two types of "small figure 1 small hit A, B" as a type of small hit when it becomes a small hit (see FIGS. 6C and 6D). The small hit is displayed in a distinguishable manner by the display mode of the first special symbol display 41a. For example, if the result of the first special symbol hit determination is a big hit, if the type is "special figure 1 big hit A" or "special figure 1 big hit C", turn on the three LEDs of "ijn" The rest is turned off, and if it is "special figure 1 big hit B" or "special figure 1 big hit D", the four LEDs of "jnkl" are turned on and the rest is turned off. The display mode is defined. In addition, when the result of the first special symbol hit determination is a small hit, if the type is "special drawing 1 small hit A" or "special drawing 1 small hit B", "mnop" 4 pieces LED is turned on and the rest is turned off. In addition, when the result of the first special symbol hit determination is out, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, "special figure 1 big hit A" and "special figure 1 big hit C" differ only in the operating state of the time saving function and the opening extension function after the big hit game, and the stop pattern and the opening pattern of the special winning opening are the same. It is said that. That is, the operation state of the time saving function and the opening extension function after the big hit game is made different depending on whether the game state when the "special figure 1 big hit pattern A" is stopped and displayed is a normal state or a time saving state (Fig. 6). In addition, in the present embodiment, "special figure 1 small hit A" or "special figure 1 small hit B" is a stop symbol, a special winning opening opening pattern, a big hit game mode after passing V, a big hit game end The operating states of the time saving function and the opening extension function are all the same.

  In addition, when the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit, four types of "special drawing 2 big hits A to D" are provided as types of big hits (see FIGS. 6A and 6B), and small. There are four types of "small figure 2 small hits A to D" as types of small hits in the case of a hit (see FIGS. 6C and 6D). Similar to the first special symbol display device 41a described above, the second special symbol display device 41b is displayed in a distinguishable manner by the display mode (combination of turning on and off each LED). In addition, the display mode of the special symbol display portion 41 corresponding to each hit (big hit and small hit) is one display for a plurality of hit types (including a mode in which only the operating states of the time saving function and the opening extension function are different) It is possible to adopt a mode, one display mode for one hit, or a plurality of display modes for one hit, and one or a plurality of display modes can similarly be applied to the deviation. It is possible. When there are a plurality of display modes, a display mode may be selected, for example, by random number lottery or the like, and display control of the special symbol display unit 41 may be performed based on the selected display mode.

  In the first embodiment, when the display mode of the stopped special symbol (stop symbol) is a big hit (first specific aspect) or a small hit (second specific aspect), depending on the type of the big hit or the small hit, the game is played. The contents of profits given to persons are different. Details of this point will be described later.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a game ball entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, various information such as a random number for special symbol winning / disapproving determination based on the entering ball (“ball entering information” (Also referred to as “”), and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in a special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first starting opening 20, it is stored in the first special drawing reservation storage unit (not shown) as a first special drawing reservation, and if the ball enters the second starting opening 21. The second special figure reservation is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown). An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is “4” in the first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special diagram. The reserved storage unit is "1". The first special figure reservation storage section and the second special figure reservation storage section are respectively referred to as "first incoming information storage means (first pending information storage means)" and "second incoming information storage means (second pending information). It is also called "storage means)", and is also generally called "ball entry information storage means (hold information storage means)". The number of special figure reservations (upper limit value) that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit can be arbitrarily set in consideration of playability and specifications at the stage of designing a gaming machine. The storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit have the same upper limit value, the first special figure reservation storage unit has an upper limit value larger than the upper limit value of the second special figure reservation storage unit, and the second special figure. It is possible to make the upper limit value of the reservation storage unit larger than the upper limit value of the first special figure reservation storage unit.

  The special figure reservation stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is consumed when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure reservation becomes possible. Digesting the special figure hold means to determine a random number for special symbol validity determination corresponding to the special figure hold, and execute a variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 cannot be executed immediately upon entering the ball, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right of the special symbol right / wrong judgment for the entered ball with the predetermined number as the upper limit.

  The number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the first special figure reservation indicator 43a and the second special figure reservation indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure reservation indicator 43a is composed of two "uv" LEDs, and the first special figure is controlled by controlling the display of the LEDs in accordance with the number of the first special figure reservations. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, the display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “u □ v □” (for example, □: extinguished, ●: red lighting, ▲: green lighting) Is "1", the display mode is such that the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red like "u □ v ●". When the number of holding is "2", "u ●" The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holdings is 3, both LEDs are displayed in red such as "u ● v ●". When the number of holding is “4” (upper limit number), both LEDs can be turned on in green such as “u ▲ v ▲”.

  In addition, the second special figure reservation indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of second special figure reservations, the second special figure reservation is displayed. The number is displayed. For example, when the number of holdings is “0”, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, for example, “w □□□” (for example, □: extinguished, ●: red lighting), and when the number of holdings is “1” The display mode is such that the LED of "w" is turned off and the LED of "x" is turned on in red like "w □ x ●". Since the upper limit of the number stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit is "1", the number of second special figure reservations is only "0" or "1". The variable display of the normal symbols is performed upon the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. In the normal symbol display device 42, after displaying the normal symbol for a predetermined period of time, the stop symbol is displayed, and the normal symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed is the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28. Notify me. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol hit / miss judgment. If the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a specific normal symbol that has been determined in advance (per normal symbol), an auxiliary game that opens the second starting opening 21 in an opening pattern according to the current game state is performed. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display device 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment by its lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, both LEDs are turned on and the normal symbols are stopped and displayed as in "s.t." (for example, :: lights up, □: lights off). In addition, when the determination result is disengagement, the disengagement ordinary symbol is displayed in a mode in which only the LED of “t” is turned on, such as “s □ t ■”. Incidentally, the disengagement ordinary symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined predetermined variation time, but the mode of the variable display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. is there.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when there is a passage of a game ball to the gate 28, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a symbol is normal (also referred to as “ball entry information”) is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired The information is temporarily stored as a universal figure reservation in a universal figure reservation storage section (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control section. An upper limit is set for the number of universal figure reservations that can be stored in the universal figure reservation storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The universal figure hold stored in the universal figure hold storage unit is consumed when the variable display of the ordinary pattern based on the universal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the public figure hold means that a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol corresponding to the public figure hold is determined and a variable display of the normal symbol for indicating the determination result is executed. Therefore, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be immediately executed at the time of passing, that is, when the variable display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. However, even with a predetermined number as the upper limit, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not a regular symbol is valid for the passage.

  The number of public figure reservations stored in the general figure reservation storage unit is displayed on the general figure reservation display 44. Specifically, the universal figure pending indicator 44 is composed of two "qr" LEDs, and displays the number of universal figure pending by turning on the LEDs according to the number of universal figure pending. is there. For example, when the number of holdings is 0, a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “q □ r □” (for example, □: extinguished, ●: red lighting, ▲: green lighting), and the number of holdings is 1 In the case of, it is possible to adopt a display mode in which the “q” LED is turned off and the “r” LED is lit in red, such as “q □ r ●”. In addition, the numbers of reservations 2 to 4 are also defined in the same manner as the first special figure reservation indicator 43a.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", which controls a game progress and a game profit, such as a special symbol hit determination, a normal symbol hit determination, and a game state transition. (Also referred to as "game control unit"), a sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit", also referred to as "production control unit") that performs control related to effects executed as the game progresses, and control related to payout of game balls. The payout control board 110 (also referred to as a “payout control unit”), the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, the symbol displayed on the effect indicator 102, the effect first special figure hold indicator 103a, and the effect number The image control board 100 (image control unit) for controlling the display of the 2 special figure reservation display device 103b and the like is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a main control board storage case for housing the main control board 80 is provided at a substantially central portion on the rear surface side (back surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and above the main control board case. Is provided with a storage case such as an image control board for accommodating the voice control board 106, the lamp control board 107 and the image control board 100, and a sub control board storage for accommodating the sub control board 90 on the storage case for the image control board etc. A case is provided. A payout control board case for housing the payout control board is provided on the lower left side of the main control board case, and a power supply board case for housing the power supply board 109 is provided on the right side thereof.

  On the main control board 80, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter “game control microcomputer”) 81 for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 includes a ROM storing a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, and a CPU executing the program stored in the ROM. The game control microcomputer 81 transmits / receives data (information) to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 87 (I / O port section). The input / output circuit 87 may be built in the game control microcomputer 81. The ROM may be externally attached. The RAM of the game control microcomputer 81 is provided with the special figure reservation storage section (first special figure reservation storage section and second special figure reservation storage section) and the general figure reservation storage section described above.

  Various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big winning opening sensor 30a, a second big winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and the like. The entrance sensor 27a is connected. These various sensors are also referred to as "detection means".

  The first starting opening sensor 20a is provided in the first starting opening 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting opening 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first special winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first special winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 30. The second special winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 inside the second special winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general ball entrance sensor 27a is provided in each of the general ball entrances 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general ball entrance 27.

  As the solenoids, the second starting opening solenoid 24, the first big winning opening solenoid 33, and the second big winning opening solenoid 38 are connected. The second starting opening solenoid 24 is for driving the movable member 23 of the variable winning device 22. The first special winning opening solenoid 33 is for driving the opening / closing member 32 of the first special winning device 31. The second special winning opening solenoid 38 is for driving the opening / closing member 37 of the second special winning device 36.

  Further, on the main control board 80, the first special symbol display 41a, the second special symbol display 41b, the normal symbol display 42, the first special figure reservation display 43a, the second special figure reservation display 43b, the general figure The hold indicator 44, the round indicator 45, the game state indicator 46, the firing direction indicator 47 and the hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main displays 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

  Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls or lent balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and stored therein are stored. (Which enables the player to lend a ball based on the information), and a launching device 112 is connected via a launching control board 111 (also referred to as a “shooting control section”). The firing device 112 includes a firing handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

  The payout control board 110 is mounted with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that controls the payout of the game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of gaming balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes 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 and a signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drive to pay prize balls or pay balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects contact of the player with the launching handle 60, and the launching volume 115 of the launching handle 60 is detected. Detect the amount of rotation. Then, the firing motor 113 is drive-controlled so that the game 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 communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as a communication direction regulating means.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sub-control board 90 is mounted with a one-chip microcomputer 91 for production control (“production control microcomputer”) that controls the production of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes the program stored in the ROM. . The production control microcomputer 91 transmits / receives data to / from another board or the like via the input / output circuit 95. The input / output circuit 95 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 91. The ROM may be externally attached.

  An image control board 100, a sound control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display device 102, the effect first special figure hold display device 103a, and the effect second hold display device 103b is performed. 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 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, letters, numbers and symbols (including effect symbols, reserved symbols, etc.) And image data such as a background image are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, display control is executed based on the read image data.

  The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, and performs a variable display and a stop display in accordance with the variable display and the stop display of the effect design 8, and turns on / off the two LEDs, or by a combination of colors, the effect design. The display result of 8 (the result of the determination of the special symbol) is stopped and displayed. Moreover, the effect 1st special figure reservation indicator 103a and the effect 2nd reservation indicator 103b consist of two LEDs similarly. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs, or by combining colors, the effect first special figure hold display device 103a displays the hold number and the first special figure hold display 43a displayed in the first effect hold display area 9c. The display is controlled in a display mode that shows the same number of reserved items as the displayed number of reserved items. In addition, the production second special figure reservation indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number as the number of reservations displayed in the second production reservation display area 9d and the number of reservations displayed in the second special figure reservation indicator 43b. Controlled. This is to display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or to operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) on the display screen 7a. By doing so, a part or all of the effect design, the first effect hold display section, or the second effect hold display section may be invisible, so such a display device is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided instead of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

  In addition, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs a voice, a song, a sound effect, etc. from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Acoustic data such as voice output from the speaker 67 is stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106 and the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM. Alternatively, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU of the image control board 100 may be caused to execute voice control. Further, in this case, the acoustic data may be stored in the ROM of the image control board 100.

  Further, the production control microcomputer 91, based on the command received from the main control board 80, light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishment, light emission color, etc.) that determines the light emission mode of the lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. (Also referred to as lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and lighting control of the 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 drives an electric drive source such as a motor or a solenoid connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80 to move the movable decorative member. 14 is operated. As described above, the movable decorative member 14 is a movable so-called gimmick provided on the center decorative body 10 (rear of the decorative member 13). The production control microcomputer 91 determines operation pattern data (also referred to as “driving data”) for operating the movable decorative member 14 in a predetermined operation mode from data stored in the ROM of the sub control board 90, The operation of the movable decorative member 14 is controlled based on the determined operation pattern data. A CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and in that case, the CPU may be caused to execute lighting control of the lamp or operation control of the movable decorative member 14. Further, in this case, a ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the ROM may store data relating to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern.

  Further, on the sub control board 90, a first effect button detection switch 63c and a second 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. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are collectively referred to simply as "effect button detection switch".

  Next, the control relating to the win / fail judgment in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "miss" as the result of the special symbol hit / miss judgment. When the "big hit", the "big hit symbol" (first specific identification information) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 41. Further, when the "small hit", the "small hit symbol" (second specific identification information) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 41. Further, when the "off", "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display portion 41. When it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, the "special game" of opening the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is executed in an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol stopped and displayed. . A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

  There are a plurality of types of hits in the first embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) to (D), there are "special figure 1 big hit A to D" and "special figure 1 small hit A, B" as hit types of the first special symbol (special figure 1), There are "special figure 2 big hits A to D" and "special figure 2 small hits A to D" as hit types of the second special symbol (special symbol 2), and stop symbols (big hit symbol, small hit) according to the type of each hit. The hit pattern) is provided. In the special figure 1 big hit and the special figure 2 big hit, the first big winning opening 30 opens, and in the special figure 1 small hit and special figure 2 small hit, the second big winning opening 35 opens.

  Among the "special figure 1 big hit A to D", "special figure 1 big hit A, B" is a big hit that can occur when the gaming state at the time of big hit is "normal state (non-time saving state)" (Fig. 6 ( (See A)), "Special figure 1 big hit C, D" is a big hit that can occur when the game state at the time of big hit is "time saving state" (see FIG. 6 (B)). Here, the big hit game performed by the occurrence of the big hit is constituted by a plurality of rounds (R) in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened. In addition, the time saving state means a state in which a variable time shortening function (time saving function) for a special symbol and a normal symbol operates as described later. Further, in the first embodiment, when the time saving function operates, the opening extension function that extends / increases the opening time and the number of times of opening when the second starting port 21 is opened is also operated. Details of the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described later.

  The number of rounds is "4" for "Tokuzu 1 big hit A, C", and the number of times and the opening time of the first special winning opening 30 in each round of 1 round to 4 rounds are "1 time" and "25 seconds". It is a big hit, and a game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30 in each round. In addition, "special figure 1 big hit A" is also a big hit that makes the gaming state after the big hit game a short-time state, that is, a big hit that activates the variable time shortening function (time-saving function), and "special figure 1 big hit C" is It is also a big hit that makes the game state after the big hit game a normal state (non-time saving state), that is, a big hit that does not activate the variable time shortening function (time saving function). In the following, the big hit (the big hit that triggers the operation of the variable time shortening function) that makes the game state after the big hit game a time-saving state is also called "time saving big hit", and the game state after the big hit game is normal. A big hit (a big hit that does not trigger the operation of the variable time reduction function) to be in a state (non-time saving big hit) is also called "non-time saving big hit".

  "Special figure 1 big hit B, D" is a big hit with the number of rounds is "6", the number of times the first big winning opening 30 is opened and the opening time is "1 time" and "25 seconds" in each round from 1 round to 6 rounds. Is. "Special map 1 big hit B, D" "Special map 1 big hit B" is also "non-time saving big hit" (6R non-time saving big hit), "Special drawing 1 big hit D" is also "time saving big hit" (6R saving short Jackpot).

  "Special figure 1 small hit A, B" is a small hit with the number of times and opening time of the second special winning opening 35 are "1 time" and "1.6 seconds". When the gaming state when the small hit occurs is "normal state (non-time saving state)", "Special figure 1 small hit B" can occur respectively when the gaming state when the small hit occurs is "time saving state" . In the case of a small hit (small hit game), the number of times the special winning opening is opened is not the number of rounds but the number of times of opening. And, in each of the "special figure 1 small hit A and B", at least one of the game balls that has entered the second special winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 (hereinafter also referred to as "V passage"). , V after passing, the big hit similar to the above-mentioned "special figure 1 big hit C", that is, the number of rounds is "4", the number of times of opening and the opening time of the first special winning opening 30 in each round of 1 round to 4 rounds. Is a small hit that causes "1 time", "25 seconds", and "4R non-time short big hit" that puts the gaming state after the big hit game in a non-time short state.

  "Special figure 2 big hits A to D" of "special figure 2 big hits A and B" are big hits that can occur when the game state at the time of big hit is "normal state (non-time saving state)". "2 big hits C and D" are big hits that can occur when the gaming state at the time of big hit occurrence is "time saving state". The number of rounds of "Tokuzu 2 big hit A, C" is "4", and the number of times and opening time of the first special winning opening 30 in each round of 1 to 4 rounds are "1 time" and "25 seconds". It is a big hit, and a game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30 in each round. Of "Special figure 2 big hit A, C", "Special figure 2 big hit A" is also "time saving big hit" (4R time shortening big hit), "Special drawing 2 big hit C" is also "non-time saving big hit" (4R non-hour saving Jackpot). In addition, the number of rounds is "15" for "Tokuzu 2 big hit B, D", the number of times the first special winning opening 30 is opened and the opening time is "1 time" and "25 seconds" in each round from 1 round to 15 rounds. A game ball can be easily entered into the first big winning opening 30 in each round. Both "Special figure 2 big hit B and D" are also "time saving big hit" (15R time saving big hit).

  “Special figure 2 small hits A to D” are small hits in which the number of times the second special winning opening 35 is opened and the opening time is “1 time” “1.6 seconds”. "B" is when the gaming state when the small hit occurs is "normal state (non-time saving state)", "Special figure 2 small hit C, D" is when the gaming state when the small hit occurs is "time saving state", Each can occur. "Special figure 1 small hit A to D" among "special figure 2 small hits A to D" means that at least one of the game balls entering the second special winning opening 35 passes through V, and It is a big hit similar to "1 big hit A" and "special figure 2 big hit A", that is, a "4R short-time big hit". Further, the "special map 2 small hit C" is the above-mentioned "special map 1 big hit C" or "special map 2 big hit" when at least one of the game balls entered in the second special winning opening 35 passes V. It is a big hit similar to "C", that is, a small hit that produces a "4R non-time saving big hit". In addition, "special figure 2 small hit B, D" is the same as "special figure 2 big hit B, D" described above, because at least one of the game balls entering the second big winning opening 35 passes V. It is a big hit, that is, a small hit that produces a "15R short-time big hit".

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the first embodiment, the distribution probability to each hit when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a hit is set as follows according to the gaming state when the hit occurs. . That is, in the normal state (non-time saving state), if the result of the hit determination of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit, special figure 1 big hit A (4R time short big hit) is 50%, special figure 1 big hit B ( 6R non-time saving big hit) is 50%, and when the result of the judgment of special figure 1 is small hit, special figure 1 small hit A (small hit that can generate 4R non-time saving big hit) is 100%. ing. In addition, in the normal state (non-time saving state), if the result of the judgment result of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is a big hit, special figure 2 big hit A (4R time short hit) 50.5%, special figure 2 big hit B (15R short-time big hit) is 49.5%, and when the result of the hit / fail judgment of special figure 2 is a small hit, special figure 2 small hit A (small hit that can generate 4R short-time big hit) is 50. 2%, special figure 2 small hit B (small hit that can generate 15R short-time big hit) is 49.8%.

  On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the result of the hit determination of the special figure 1 is a big hit, the special figure 1 big hit C (4R non-time saving big hit) is 50%, and the special drawing 1 big hit D (6R time saving big hit) is 50%. Therefore, when the result of the hit determination of the special figure 1 is a small hit, the small figure B of the special figure 1 (a small hit capable of generating a 4R non-time saving big hit) is 100%. Further, in the time saving state, when the result of the hit determination of special figure 2 is a big hit, the special figure 2 big hit C (4R non-time short big hit) is 50.5%, and the special figure 2 big hit D (15R time short big hit) is 49.5. %, And if the result of the success / failure judgment of special figure 2 is a small hit, the special figure 2 small hit C (small hit that can generate 4R non-hourly short big hit) is 50.2%, and the special figure 2 small hit D (Small hits that can generate short and big hits at 15R) are 49.8%.

  Here, the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment will be briefly described. In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, since the frequency of game balls entering the second starting opening 21 in the normal state (non-time saving state) is lower than that in the time saving state, the normal state (non-time saving state). When advancing the game with), the player will aim to enter the first starting opening 20 by left-handing (launching the game ball in the left side area of the game area). In other words, the game is allowed to proceed while mainly determining whether or not the special map 1 is true or false. Then, if the result of the hit determination of special figure 1 is a big hit and the big hit is "special figure 1 big hit A (4R time short big hit)", the gaming state after the big hit game related to the big hit becomes a short time state. . In the time saving state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the second starting opening 21 becomes higher than that in the normal state (and the frequency of entering the second starting opening becomes higher than the frequency of entering the first starting opening). Therefore, when advancing the game in a time-saving state, the player will aim to enter the second starting opening 21 by right-handing (launching the game ball in the right area of the game area). In other words, the game is allowed to proceed while mainly determining whether or not the special map 2 is true or false. In addition, there are "15R short and big hits" and "small hits that can generate 15R short and big hits" which cannot occur in the special figure 1 hit, and also the special hit 1 small hit ( Special figure 1 small hit A, B) the big hit which is generated by the V passing in the small hit game (hereinafter also referred to as "V big hit") only "4R non-hour short big hit" exists and goes through the V big hit of special figure 1. There is no short-term condition. From this, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, there is a possibility that it is advantageous for the player to hit the game in the determination of whether or not the game ball enters the second starting opening 21 in the special FIG. It can be said that it is high (the probability of a shortened working time is high). Therefore, during the operation of the opening extension function (time saving state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting opening 21 increases, it is possible to advance the game more advantageously than in the normal state (non-time saving state) in which the opening extension function does not operate. Therefore, the player expects a game in a time saving state (right hitting).

  Further, as will be described later in detail, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, a random number for special symbol validity determination having a value in the range of “0 to 65535” is provided (see FIG. 7A), The big hit determination value in the hit determination of FIG. 1 and the hit determination of special figure 2 is “655232 to 65535”, the special figure 1 small hit determination value in the hit determination of special figure 1 is “1 to 277”, the hit determination of special figure 2 The special small figure 2 small hitting judgment value in is 1 to 16080 (see FIG. 8A). That is, the jackpot probability is "1 / 215.57", the special figure 1 small hit probability is "1 / 19.99", and the special figure 2 small hit probability is "1 / 4.07". For this reason, in the time saving state in which the hit / disapproval judgment of Toku-zu 2 is mainly performed, the Toku-zu 2 small hit occurs with a high probability. Therefore, the V-big hit repeatedly triggered by the Toku-zu 2 small hit is repeatedly generated. Is the main purpose of the game. Then, when the special jackpot 2 small hit C (small hit that can generate 4R non-time saving big hit) is pulled in the time saving state, and the V big hit occurs, the game state after the big hit game related to the V big hit is the non-time saving state. Become. Here, in the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reservations in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to "1", and as will be described later, the second special figure reservation is exhausted (variable display of the second special symbol). Since the first special figure hold digestion (variation display of the first special symbol) is executed with priority, the jackpot game ends in the state where the second special figure hold exists, and subsequently non- When the game in the time saving state (variable display of special symbols) is started, it will be started from the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variable display of second special symbols). As described above, in the first embodiment, the special figure 2 small hit probability in the non-time saving state is “1 / 4.07”, and the small hit of the special figure 2 is “special figure 2 small hit A”. There are two types of "special figure 2 small hit B", both of which are small hits that can generate short and big hits. Therefore, after shifting (falling down) from the time saving state to the non-time saving state, the second special figure holding is done prior to the first special figure holding, and as a result, the special figure 2 is a small hit. If a big V hit occurs, the transition to the time saving state will be confirmed again. In this way, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the second special figure reservation is digested immediately after the state shifts from a time saving state to a non-time saving state (falls down) (the big hit game related to special figure 2 small hit C is executed). However, the player can expect to return to the time saving state (time saving pullback) again, which makes it possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game immediately after shifting from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (fall). Has become.

  In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the determination of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is made based on "a random number for special symbol hit / miss determination (also referred to as" whether hit / miss determination information "), and a big hit when a big hit occurs. The type is determined based on "a big hit type determining random number (also called" big hit symbol determining random number "," big hit symbol determining information ")", and a small hit type determination when a small hit is " It is performed based on a small hit type determination random number (also referred to as "small hit symbol determination random number", "small hit symbol determination information"). As shown in FIG. 7 (A), the random number for special symbol hit / absence determination takes a value in the range of “0 to 65535”, the random number for determining the big hit type takes a value in the range of “0 to 199”, and the small hit type The random number for determination takes a value in the range of “0 to 210”. In addition, the random number (ball entry information) obtained based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 is a random number for determining a special symbol, a random number for determining the big hit type, a determining for the small hit type. In addition to random numbers, there are "reach random numbers (also called" reach information ")" and "fluctuation pattern random numbers (also called" variation pattern information ").

  The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not a reach is generated in the game effect (effect symbol game effect) showing the result using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol hit determination is out. Reach is, for example, two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) with the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is in a changing state ("7 ↓ 7" Status). Then, if the changing medium production symbol 8C is stopped by the same symbol as the stopped effect symbols 8R, 8L, the three effect symbols will be stopped by the same symbol, which is a hit. In addition, the stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case includes a display that slightly shakes (fluctuation fluctuation) in the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 126".

  The fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining a fluctuation pattern including fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". In addition, the random numbers obtained based on the passage through the gate 28 include the normal symbol winning / deciding random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is a random number for determining whether to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting opening 21 (ordinary symbol lottery). Ordinary 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 first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination of the probability varying function for the special symbol and the ordinary symbol, the variation time shortening function, and the opening extension function in the operating state or the non-operating state. . In addition, since the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is a 1-type / 2-type mixed type, it does not have a probability varying function for special symbols.

  About the special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol) the state in which the variable time shortening function is operating is called "time saving state", and the state not operating is called "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state and the non-time-saving state, the hit determination is performed using the hit determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, the probability of being determined as a big hit by the special symbol hit determination (big hit probability) is "1 / 215.57" for both the first special symbol and the second special symbol. In addition, the probability that the special symbol is judged to be a small hit (small hit probability) is "1 / 19.99" for the first special symbol and "1 / 4.07" for the second special symbol. The small hit probability of the second special symbol is higher than the small hit probability of the first special symbol (see FIG. 8 (A)).

  Further, in the time saving state, the average value of the variation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the variation display to the confirmation display) is shorter than the average value of the variation time of the special symbol in the non-time saving state. That is, in the time saving state, the variation pattern is determined by using the variation pattern table that is determined such that the variation pattern having a short variation time is selected more frequently than the non-time saving state (see FIG. 9). As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digesting the special figure reservation becomes faster, and an effective ball entry into the starting opening (ball entry that can be stored as the special figure hold) is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

  The probability variation function and variation time shortening function for ordinary symbols are designed to operate in synchronization with the variation time shortening function for special symbols. That is, the probability variation function and the variation time reduction function of the normal symbol operate in the special symbol's time saving state, but do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol hit / miss determination is higher than in the non-time saving state. In other words, the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) that is determined as a hit is greater than the normal symbol hit determination table that is used in the non-time saving state Perform (see FIG. 8E). That is, when the probability variation function of the normal symbol display device 42 is activated, the probability that the variation display of the normal symbol is a hit (the stop symbol is an ordinary hit symbol) is higher than when it is not activated. .

  Further, in the time saving state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time saving state. In the first embodiment, the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds in the non-time saving state, but is 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 8 (E)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the second starting port 21 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state. That is, the opening time extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening the second starting opening 21 in the auxiliary game is larger than that in the non-time saving state. That is, the function of increasing the number of times of opening of the variable winning device 22 is operating. Specifically, when the result of the normal symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit in the non-time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 performs the opening operation for 0.2 seconds once, and the second starting port is in the open state during that period. Become. Further, when the result of the normal symbol winning / judging determination is a win in the time saving state, the opening / closing member 37 of the variable winning device 22 is to perform the opening operation for 2.0 seconds three times. The opening time extension function and the opening count increasing function may be collectively referred to simply as "opening extension function".

  Probability variation function and variation time shortening function for ordinary symbols, and under the situation that the opening extension function of the variable winning device 22 is operating, as compared with the case where these functions are not operating, the second starting opening 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of game balls entering the second starting opening 21 increases (also referred to as a "high frequency state"). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls, becomes high. Therefore, a state in which these functions are operating is called a "high base state", and a state in which these functions are not operating is called a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

  The high base state (high frequency state) does not need to operate all the above functions. That is, by the operation of at least one of the probability variation function and the variation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extension function and the opening number increase function of the variable winning device 22 than when the function is not operating. Also, it is sufficient that the second starting port is easily opened (the frequency of entering the ball is high). Further, the high base state may be independently controlled without being associated with the special symbol time saving state. The function of generating such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game in the case of "special figure 1 big hit A, D" or "special figure 2 big hit A, B, D" is a time saving state and a high base. This is the state (see FIG. 6). This game state is also referred to as "time saving high base state". Time saving high base state, the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), the big hit is won and the big hit game is executed, or the small hit is won and the small hit game is being played. Then, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and becomes a V jackpot, which ends when the jackpot game is executed. In addition, the game state after the big hit game in the case of "special figure 1 big hit B, C" or "special figure 2 big hit C" becomes a non-time saving state and a low base state (see FIG. 6). This gaming state is also called a "non-time saving low base state". In the case of playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the game state (in the initial state) after the power is turned on is the non-time saving low base state (normal state).

  Further, when the special ball 2 small hit A, B, D becomes a big hit V when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game, the game state after the big hit game is finished is a time-saving high base. It becomes a state (see FIG. 6), becomes "Special drawing 1 small hit A, B" or "Special drawing 2 small hit C", and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game and becomes a V big hit. In the case of a big hit, the game state after the end of the game is a non-time saving low base state (see FIG. 6). Incidentally, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the small hit game (when the V big hit does not occur), the gaming state after the small hit game is finished is basically the same as before the small hit game is started. .. However, the small hit pattern is stopped and displayed in the variable display of the special symbol at the final time (100th time in this embodiment), which will end the time saving high base state in the time saving high base state, and the small hit game related to this. When the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 (when the V big hit does not occur), the game state after the end of the small hit game is the non-time saving low base state.

  In the high base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by entering the game ball into the right game area (right side area) 3B by hitting the right side. The second starting port is arranged at a position where the game ball shot in the right game area can enter and the game ball shot in the left game area cannot enter. Incidentally, the gate 28 is also arranged at a position where the game ball shot in the right game area can enter. Then, in the high base state, the second starting port 21 is more easily opened than in the low base state, and rather than aiming at the first starting port 20 by launching a game ball in the left game region, it is in the right game region. The possibility of entering the starting opening is higher when the gaming ball is shot and aimed at the second starting opening 21. Therefore, while passing the game ball to the gate 28 which is the trigger of the normal symbol hit / absence judgment, a right strike is performed in order to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 21. As a result, in the high base state, it is more advantageous to hit the ball to the right than to hit the ball to the left to obtain a large number of starting balls (an opportunity to determine whether or not a special symbol is valid), which is advantageous to the player. In this state (high base state), the firing direction indicator 47 (also referred to as "first firing notification means") whose display is controlled by the main control unit 80 is lighting-controlled in a predetermined manner and fired to the right game area. It is supposed to inform what should be done. Further, in the present embodiment, even in the big hit game and the small hit game, since the game is performed by hitting the right hand, the firing direction indicator 47 is supposed to inform that the right hand game area should be fired.

  On the other hand, in the low base state, it is advantageous to advance the game by allowing the game ball to enter the left game area (left side area) 3A by left-handing. The first starting opening is arranged at a position where a game ball shot in the left game area can enter. In addition, the game ball shot in the right game area may be arranged so that it cannot enter or can enter the first starting opening. When arranging to be able to enter the ball, it is better to shoot the game ball in the left game area than to shoot the game ball in the right game area. I shall. Also, in the low base state, the second starting opening 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, so rather than aiming at the right starting game area to enter the second starting opening 21, the left game is played. The possibility of entering the starting opening is made higher by launching into the area and aiming to enter the first starting opening 20. As a result, in the low base state, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting balls (an opportunity to determine whether a special symbol is valid or not) by making a left hit to enter the game ball into the first starting opening 20 rather than by making a right hit. This is advantageous to the player. In this state (low base state), the firing direction indicator 47, which is display-controlled by the main control unit 80, is lighting-controlled (display control) in a predetermined mode different from that in the high base state, and is fired to the left game area. It will inform you of what should be done.

  Specifically, the firing direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the firing direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as “y □ z □” (for example, □: extinguished, ■: lit), it is possible to inform that the left game area should be launched. it can. Further, during execution of the high base state and the hit game, it should be fired to the right game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y z z" (for example, □: unlit, ■: lit). This can be notified.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 (control processing by the main controller) will be described with reference to FIGS. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. appearing in the description of the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided in 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 the figure, in the main control main processing, initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial setting, for example, stack setting, constant setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) setting, and various flags, status and counter reset And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed thereafter. In the first embodiment and the drawings, the ordinary symbol is "general symbol", the special symbol is "special symbol", the first special symbol is "special symbol 1", the "first special symbol", and the second special symbol is "special symbol". It may be referred to as "Fig. 2" "second special figure".

  Next to initial setting (S101), interrupts are prohibited (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103), the value of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 is updated by adding 1. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" 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) ends, the interrupt is permitted (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. The interrupt process (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80 at a cycle of 4 ms, for example. Then, after the interrupt process (S105) is completed, until the next interrupt process (S105) is started, the updating process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (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, but is started after the interrupt is permitted (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, the interrupt process (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt process (S105), first, the output process (S201) is executed. In the output process (S201), the command (control signal) set in the 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, or the like. To do. The commands and the like output here include the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / absence determination, the symbol as a hit type (big hit symbol, small hit symbol), information about the variation pattern, and the like. The command is composed of, for example, 2-byte information. The upper 1 byte is information regarding the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information regarding the content of the command.

  In the input process (S202) performed after the output process (S201), various sensors (first starting opening sensor 20a, second starting opening sensor 21a, first big winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 The detection signals detected by 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the general winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 5) are read and stored in the output buffer of the RAM as winning ball information. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch for detecting the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also fetched and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

  The normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number updating process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update 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 completion of the interrupt process (S105), It is performed both during the period until the next interrupt process (S105) is started.

  Normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S203), then the starting mouth sensor detection processing (S204), general figure operation processing (S205), special figure operation processing (S206), reserved ball number processing (S207), Power-off monitoring processing (S208) and information output processing (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S209) is executed, and the interrupt processing (S105) ends. Then, the processes of S102 to S104 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed until the interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80 (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), The interrupt process (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output. Here, as will be described in detail later, in the information output process, various signals (game information) generated by the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 are output to the outside of the game machine through the information output circuit 82. This is processing for. Then, by connecting an external device (wiring such as a hall computer) to a terminal (terminal) provided on the external output device 83 (also referred to as “terminal board”), the external device is output from the game control microcomputer 81. It becomes possible to receive various game information (FIGS. 5 and 41).

[Starting sensor detection process]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204), first, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the gate sensor 28a (S301). . If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S301), the number of ordinary symbol holding balls (the number of ordinary figure holdings, specifically, the value of the counter for counting the number of ordinary figure holdings provided in RAM) is It is determined whether it is 4 or more (S302), and if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S301), the process proceeds to S305.

  If the number of normal symbol holding balls is 4 or more (YES in S302), the process proceeds to S305. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol holding balls is not 4 or more (NO in S302), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol holding balls (S303), and a normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S304), the value of the random number counter for normal symbol success / failure determination (label-TRND-H, FIG. 7 (B)) stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM is acquired. Then, the obtained random number value (ball entry information) is stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of ordinary symbol holding balls in the ordinary figure holding storage unit provided in the RAM of the main control board 80.

  In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball has not entered the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball has entered the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure reservations, specifically, the value of the counter that counts the number of second special figure reservations provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches one (upper limit number). It is determined whether or not (S306). If the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached 1 (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but if the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than 1, that is, if there is no special figure 2 reserved. (NO in S306), 1 is added to the special figure 2 number of reserved balls (S307).

  Subsequently, special figure 2 related random number acquisition processing (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 relation random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the random number counter for special symbol validity determination stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (label-TRND-A), the big hit type determination random number Counter value (label-TRND-AS), small hit type determination random number counter value (label-TRND-KS), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and variation pattern random number counter value (label- TRND-T1) (that is, the value of the random number shown in FIG. 7 (A) is acquired), and the obtained random number values (ball entry information) are stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit as the current special figure 2 reservation ball. Store in the address space according to the number.

  Subsequently, in the starting opening sensor detection processing (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first starting opening 20, that is, whether or not the gaming ball is detected by the first starting opening sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball has not entered the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball has entered the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure reservation, specifically, the number of the counter which counts the number of 1st special figure reservation provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) reaches 4 (upper limit number) It is determined whether or not (S310). Then, when the number of special sphere 1 reserved balls has reached 4 (YES in S310), the processing is ended, but when the number of special sphere 1 reserved balls is less than 4 (NO in S310), Toku-zu 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S311).

  Subsequently, a special figure 1-related random number acquisition process (S312) is performed. In the special figure 1 relational random number acquisition process (S312), as in the special figure 2 relational random number acquisition process (S308), the value of the special symbol winning / discarding determination counter stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM (Label-TRND-A), value of random number counter for determining big hit type (label-TRND-AS), value of random number counter for determining small hit type (label-TRND-KS), value of reach random number counter (label-TRND) -RC) and the value of the fluctuation pattern random number counter (label-TRND-T1) (that is, the random number value shown in FIG. 7A is acquired), and the acquired random number values are stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit. Stored in the address space corresponding to the current number of special map 1 reserved balls.

[Public motion processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal figure operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the starting opening sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), the process relating to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and the "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. . Then, when the "universal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "universal figure operation status" is "2" (S401 NO in S, YES in S403), the normal symbol fluctuation process (S404) is performed, and if the "general pattern operation status" is "3" (NO in both S401 and S403, YES in S405), the normal symbol is confirmed If the "universal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric auditor product processing (S407) is performed. The normal operation status is "1" by default.

[Normal symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 14, in the normal symbol waiting process (S402), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S501), and if it is "0" (YES in S501). This process ends. On the other hand, if it is not "0" (NO in S501), a normal symbol winning / judging process described later is performed (S502). In addition, following the normal symbol hit / miss determination processing (S502), normal symbol variation pattern selection processing is performed (S503). In the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, referring to the normal symbol variation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 8 (E), if the gaming state is a time saving state, the variation time of the normal symbol is 1 second and the normal symbol variation pattern is selected. To do. On the other hand, if the game state is a non-time saving state, the normal symbol variation pattern of the normal symbol variation time of 30 seconds is selected. Further, after the normal symbol variation pattern selection process, a normal symbol random number shift process (S504) described later is performed. In addition, following the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), the normal symbol variation start process is performed (S505), and the process ends. In the normal symbol fluctuation start process, the normal symbol fluctuation display is started in the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selected in S503, and the normal operation status is set to "2". Further, in the normal symbol variation start processing, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the variation start of the ordinary symbol, a normal symbol variation start command is set.

[Normal symbol judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol appropriateness determination processing (S502), first, the value of the normal symbol appropriateness determination random number counter (label-TRND-H) stored in the universal symbol reservation storage unit is read (S601). Next, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether the game state is a time saving state) (S602). In S602, when the time saving flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the time saving state is in the time saving state (YES in S602), the table for the time saving state (the hit determination value is " It is determined whether or not it is a hit by the high-probability universal figure hit determination based on "0" to "239") (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the read random number counter for normal symbol validity determination (label-TRND-H) matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, in S602, if the time saving flag is not ON, that is, if it is determined that it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), the table for non-time saving state in the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it is a hit by the low-probability universal figure hit determination based on the determination values “0” and “1”) (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the universal figure hit determination (S603, S604) is a hit (per a universal figure) (S605), and if it is determined to be out (NO in S605), the stop display is normal. The design (outside the design) is determined (S606), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S605 that the hit is a hit (Public figure hit) (YES in S605), the hit ordinary symbol to be stopped and displayed (Public figure hit symbol) is determined (S607), and the hit flag is turned ON (S608). , Finish the process.

[Normal pattern random number shift processing]
Normal symbol variation pattern selection processing (S503) is followed by normal symbol random number shift processing (S504). As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift processing (S504), first, the normal symbol holding sphere number is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each universal figure reservation in the universal figure reservation storage unit is shifted one from the current position to the side to be read (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest-order pending storage in the universal figure pending storage section, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth of the universal figure pending storage is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Processing is completed. In this way, the universal figure reservation is digested in the order of reservation.

[Ordinary symbol fluctuation processing]
As shown in FIG. 17, in the normal symbol changing process (S404), first, it is determined whether or not the change time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S801), and if not (NO in S801), the process ends. On the other hand, if the time has elapsed (YES in S801), the normal symbol fluctuation stop command is set (S802), and the universal figure operation status is set to "3" (S803). Then, the variable display of the normal symbol, after performing other processing such as stopping at the display result (hit ordinary symbol or out-of-ordinary symbol) according to the determination result of the random number for normal symbol determination (S804), this process To finish.

[Normal symbol confirmation processing]
As shown in FIG. 18, in the normal symbol determination process (S406), first, it is determined whether or not the universal symbol hit flag is ON (S901). If the universal figure hit flag is not ON (NO in S901), the universal figure operation status is set to "1" (S905), and this processing ends. On the other hand, if the universal figure hit flag is ON (YES in S901), then it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON, that is, whether the time saving state is in progress (S902). If it is in the time saving state (YES in S902), the opening pattern in the time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S903). As described above, the opening pattern during the time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 2.0 seconds is repeated three times. Therefore, "3" is set to the second starting port opening counter that counts the number of times the second starting port 21 is opened.

  On the other hand, if it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S902), the opening pattern in the non-time saving state is set as the opening pattern of the variable winning device 22 (second starting port 21) (S906). The opening pattern during the non-time saving state is an opening pattern in which the opening for 0.2 seconds is performed once, as described above. Therefore, "1" is set in the second opening opening counter. Then, following the opening pattern setting (S903, S906), the normal figure operation status is set to "4" (S904), and this processing ends.

[Normal electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the normal electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the universal figure end flag is ON (S1001). The universal figure hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the second starting opening 21 has ended in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

  If the end-of-universal flag is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether the second starting port 21 is being opened (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting opening 21 has been reached (S1003). If not (NO in S1003), the process is finished For example, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined whether or not the timing (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, the second starting port 21 is opened and then predetermined). (S1005), and if not reached (NO at S1005), the process is terminated, and if reached (YES at S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

  Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and it is determined whether the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0". The determination is made (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is ended as it is to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the universal figure ending process for ending the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the universal image ending flag is set (S1010) to end the process. The second opening opening counter becomes “0” when the opening of the second opening 21 (opening operation of the movable member 23) is performed three times in the time saving state, and in the non-time saving state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

  On the other hand, if the universal figure end flag is ON in S1001 (YES in S1001), the opening operation of the second starting opening 21 for the number of times set in S903 or S906 is completed, so The end flag is turned off (S1011), the universal figure hit flag is turned off (S1012), the universal figure operation status is set to "1" (S1013), and the process ends. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the normal symbol standby process (S402) will be executed again as the normal pattern operation process (FIG. 13).

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs special figure operation processing (S206) after the normal figure operation processing (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the process relating to the special symbol display 41 and the special winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) is divided into five stages, and “Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5” is assigned to each stage. When the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101 NO in S, YES in S1103), special symbol fluctuation processing (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO in S1101, S1103, YES in S1105), special symbol determination If the "special figure operation status" is "4" after performing the process (S1106) (NO in S1101, S1103, S1105, YES in S1107), special electric auditors product process 1 (S1108) as a jackpot game If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (S1101, S1103, S1105, S1107 are all NO), special electric auditors product processing 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol waiting process]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol waiting process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of holding balls of the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of special figure 2 holding balls) is “0” (S1201). . Toku-zu 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the second starting opening 21 is not stored, the first starting is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls of special figure 1) is "0" (S1206). If the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 is also “0” (YES in S1206), that is, if the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20 is not stored, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the process of setting the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (during the customer waiting demo screen is being executed) (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is terminated, If not (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

  In S1201, when the special figure 2 number of reserved balls is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the second starting opening 21. The following special figure 2 right / wrong determination processing (S1202), special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), and special figure 2 variation start processing (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the special figure 2 number of reserved balls is "0" but the special figure 1 number of reserved balls is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value of the second starting port 21 Although there is no memory, if there is at least one memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the ball entering the first starting opening 20, the special figure 1 success / failure determination processing (S1207), the special figure 1 fluctuation described later. Pattern selection processing (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and special figure 1 variation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display of the first special symbol based on the first special symbol reservation is performed only when the second special symbol reservation is “0” (YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special figure reservation (variable display of the second special symbol) is executed prior to the digestion of the first special figure suspension (variable display of the first special symbol). Then, in the first embodiment, the win / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit with a large profit for the player than the win / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B )).

[Special figure 2 Pass / Fail judgment processing]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 hit determination process (S1202), first, as the determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure pending storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first special pending figure corresponding to the second special figure pending The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for special symbol validity determination (the oldest storage) stored in the RAM area) is read (S1302). Next, a win / fail judgment is made based on the hit judgment table of FIG. 8 (A) (S1303). In this hit determination table, the big hit determination values in the hit determination of Toku-zu 1 and the hit determination of Toku-Tetsu are set to "655232 to 65535" (big hit probability :. The small hit determination value is “1 to 3277”, and the special figure 2 small hit determination value in the hit determination of the special figure 2 is “1 to 16080”.

  When the result of the hit determination (S1303) is determined to be "big hit" (YES in S1304), the value of the random number counter for determining big hit type (label-TRND-AS) is read and the big hit type determination shown in FIG. 8B is made. The jackpot type is determined based on the table (S1310), the jackpot symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the jackpot type (S1311), the jackpot flag is turned on (S1312), and the process is ended. In addition, in the case of the hit determination related to the first special symbol, the big hit type is determined using the big hit type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit determination related to the second special symbol, the second special symbol is used. The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type. Further, the jackpot type determination is performed based on the game state (current game state) when the determination is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if the time saving flag is not ON, the jackpot type determination table for the non-time saving state is used to determine the jackpot type. If the time saving flag is ON, it is used for the time saving state. The jackpot type determination table is used to determine the jackpot type. If the result of the hit determination (S1303) of the second special symbol (special figure 2) is determined to be a big hit, and the current gaming state is a non-time saving state, the big hit type is either special figure 2 big hit A or B (4R It becomes a big hit or 15R big hit) (see FIG. 6 (A) and FIG. 8 (B)), and if the current gaming state is a time saving state, the big hit type is either special figure 2 big hit C or D (4R big hit or 15R jackpot) (see FIG. 6 (B) and FIG. 8 (B)). In the first embodiment, the big hit flag is a big hit, such as "special figure 2 big hit flag A corresponding to special figure 2 big hit A, special figure 2 big hit flag B corresponding to special figure 2 big hit B ...". Since it is provided corresponding to each type, in S1312, the jackpot flag corresponding to the jackpot type (judgment result of S1310) determined in S1310 is turned on.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the hit / no hit determination (S1303) is not a “big hit” (NO in S1304), it is determined whether or not it is a small hit (S1305). Here, in the case of the hit determination related to the first special symbol, the value of the random number counter for special symbol hit determination (label-TRND-A) is "1" to "3227" which is the small hit determination value of the special figure 1. It is determined whether or not it matches any one, and in the case of the hit determination related to the second special symbol, the value of the random number counter for special symbol hit determination (label-TRND-A) is the small hit determination value of special figure 2. It is determined whether or not it matches any of "1" to "16080" (see FIG. 8A). Then, when it is determined that it is not a "small hit" (NO in S1305), a deviation symbol is determined (S1309), and the process ends. That is, when the result of the hit determination (S1303) is neither “big hit” nor “small hit” (NO in S1304, NO in S1305), the result is “out”.

  On the other hand, when the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is determined to be "small hit" (YES in S1305), the value of the small hit type determining random number counter (label-TRND-KS) is read out, and the result shown in FIG. The small hit type is determined based on the small hit type determination table shown in (C) (S1306), the small hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the small hit type (S1307), and the small hit flag is turned on. (S1308), the process ends. In addition, in the case of the hit determination related to the first special symbol, the small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit determination related to the second special symbol, the second special The small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for symbols. Also, the small hit type is determined based on the game state (current game state) when the determination is performed. That is, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON, and if the time saving flag is not ON, the small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for the non-time saving state. The small hit type determination table for the state is used to determine the small hit type. If it is determined as a small hit in the hit determination of the second special symbol (special figure 2), if the current game state is a non-time saving state, it will be either special figure small hit A or B (Figure 6 (C)) , FIG. 8 (C)), and in the time saving state, it is one of special figure 2 small hits C and D (see FIG. 6 (D) and FIG. 8 (C)). In the first embodiment, the special figure 2 small hit flag A corresponding to the special figure 2 small hit A, the special figure 2 small hit flag B corresponding to the special figure 2 small hit B ... Since the small hit flag is provided for each small hit type, in S1308, the small hit flag corresponding to the small hit type (judgment result of S1306) determined in S1306 is turned on.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
In the special symbol standby process (FIG. 21), after the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process is performed (S1203). As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203), first, it is determined whether the gaming state is a time saving state (whether the time saving flag is ON) (S1401). If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1401), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S1402), and if it is ON (YES in S1402), the non-time saving state medium big hit The table for selection (the portion corresponding to the non-time saving state and the big hit in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9) is referred to, and the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (S1403). . In this process, any of the fluctuation patterns P1, P2, P3 is selected.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S1402), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is ON (S1405). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S1405), the fluctuation is made with reference to the non-time saving state medium / small hit table (the portion of the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9 corresponding to the non-time saving state and the small hit). A variation pattern is selected based on the pattern random number counter value (S1409). Specifically, in the first embodiment, the variation pattern P4 is always selected.

  If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach success random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8 (D), the reach success random number value is “0” to “5” in the time saving state, and “0” to “13” in the non-time saving state. That is, the time shortened state is less likely to reach when it is out of position than the non-time shortened state. This is for speeding up the digestion speed of the special figure reservation by making it possible to select more out-of-reaches without reach production, which has a short fluctuation time in the time saving state.

  If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is a reach-achievement random number value (YES in S1406), that is, if the reach is out, the reach presence / absence table during non-time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 9). A part of the pattern table that corresponds to the non-time saving state and the reach presence / absence) is referred to, and the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

  If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach success random number value (NO in S1406), that is, if the reach is lost, the reach-off table in the non-time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9). In the table, a fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the reach failure (S1408). When the reach is constant, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls is activated. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a variation pattern with a shorter variation time is selected as compared with when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2". It is supposed to be done. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

  Further, in S1401, when it is determined that the game state is a time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the variation pattern table to be referred to is a table for time saving state (variation pattern table shown in FIG. Processing (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as steps S1402 to S1609, except that the portion corresponding to the time saving state). That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the big hit in the time saving state in FIG. 9, if it is a small hit, refer to the part in the time saving state and corresponding to the small hit in FIG. Based on the variation pattern random number counter value, refer to the portion corresponding to the reach failure in the time saving state of FIG. 9, and refer to the portion corresponding to the reach failure without reach in FIG. To select the fluctuation pattern.

  In the variation pattern table during the time saving state (the portion corresponding to the time saving state in the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of the shortening variation corresponding to the number of retained balls when the reach is not lost is the number of retained balls “2”. ~ Work when "4". That is, it is easier to select the shortening variation than during the non-time saving state. Further, when a big hit is won, it is easier to select a variation pattern having a shorter variation time than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than that of the fluctuation pattern table during the non-time saving state.

  After the variation pattern has been selected as described above, other processing (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed and this processing ends. Incidentally, in the other processing (S1404), the variation pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set variation pattern designation command is included in a variation 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. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204), first, the special figure 2 reserved sphere count is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is set to the next lower position (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit includes an address space corresponding to addresses "0000" to "0003", Shift to "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage section, that is, (when the upper limit number is stored), the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation fourth area. Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process ends.

  After the special figure 2 random number shift processing (S1204) is executed, the special figure 2 variation start processing (S1205) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205), the special figure operation status is set to "2", the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is started.

  In the special symbol waiting process (S1102) of FIG. 21, in the case where the special figure 2 holding sphere number is "0", and the special figure 1 holding sphere number is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206), The special figure 1 hit / disapproval determination processing (S1207), the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), and the special figure 1 variation start processing (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special figure 1 Pass / Fail judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / miss determination processing (S1207), processing (S1601 to S1612) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / miss determination processing (S1202) shown in FIG. Therefore, detailed description of this process is omitted.

  However, since this process is a process related to special figure 1, in S1601, it is stored in the lowest area of the first special figure reservation storage unit of the RAM (that is, the RAM area corresponding to the first special figure reservation first). The random number counter value (label-TRND-A) for determining whether or not the special symbol is present is read, and the acceptance / rejection determination is performed based on the hit determination table of FIG. 8 (A) (S1603). And, when the result of the hit determination (S1603) of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a big hit (YES in S1604), the big hit type judged in S1610 is that the current game state is a non-time saving state. For example, one of special figure 1 big hits A and B (4R big hit or 6R big hit) (see FIG. 6 (A) and FIG. 8 (B)), and either special figure 1 big hit C or D if it is a time saving state. (4R jackpot or 6R jackpot) (see FIG. 6 (B) and FIG. 8 (B)). In the first embodiment, the big hit flag is a big hit, such as "special figure 1 big hit flag A corresponding to special figure 1 big hit A, special figure 1 big hit flag B corresponding to special figure 1 big hit B ...". Since it is provided corresponding to each type, in S1612, the jackpot flag corresponding to the jackpot type (determination result of S1610) determined in S1610 is turned on.

  In addition, when the result of the hit determination (S1603) of the first special symbol (special diagram 1) is a small hit (YES in S1605), the small hit type determined in S1606 is a non-time saving state in the current gaming state. In that case, the special figure 1 small hit A (see FIG. 6 (C) and FIG. 8 (C)), and in the time saving state becomes the special figure 1 small hit B (FIG. 6 (D), FIG. 8 (C)). See)). In the first embodiment, the special figure 1 small hit flag A corresponding to the special figure 1 small hit A, the special figure 1 small hit flag B corresponding to the special figure 1 small hit B ... Since the small hit flag is provided for each small hit type, in S1608, the small hit flag corresponding to the small hit type (judgment result of S1606) determined in S1606 is turned on.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection processing]
As shown in FIGS. 27 and 28, the special figure 1 variation pattern selection processing (S1208) is performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 variation pattern selection processing (S1203) shown in FIGS. 23 and 24 (S1701 to S1716). )I do. Therefore, a detailed description of this process is omitted.

[Special figure 1 random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 29, in the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209), first, the special figure 1 reserved sphere count is decremented by 1 (S1801). Next, the storage location of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit is shifted to the lower side by one (S2002). Then, "0" is set in the highest address space of the first special figure reservation storage unit, that is, (when the upper limit number is stored), the RAM area corresponding to the fourth special figure reservation Is cleared to 0 (S1803), and this processing ends.

  After the special figure 1 random number shift processing (S1209) is executed, the special figure 1 variation start processing (S1210) of FIG. 21 is executed. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210), the special figure operation status is set to "2", and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM to start the variable display of the first special symbol.

[Special symbol changing process]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol changing process (S1104), first, in S1909, it is determined whether or not the variable display is the second special symbol (S1909). If it is determined that the variable display is not the second special symbol, that is, the first special symbol (NO in S1909), the special symbol 2 continuous variation flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it remains OFF), S1901 Process shifts to. On the other hand, if it is determined that the variable display is the second special symbol (YES in S1909), then it is determined whether the special symbol 2 stop flag is ON (S1910). In S1910, if the special figure 2 stop flag is not ON, that is, if the special figure 1 stop flag is ON or none of the stop flags is ON (NO in S1910), the process proceeds to S1901.

  Here, the special symbol stop flag is a flag that is set when ending the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol determination process (S1106) described later. Then, when it is the first special symbol that ends the variable display, the special figure 1 stop flag is turned on, and when it is the second special symbol that ends the variable display, the special figure 2 stop flag Will be turned on. Therefore, in S1910, the special figure 2 stop flag is determined to be ON means that the special symbol that was previously displayed in a variable manner (the special symbol that was previously stopped and displayed) is the second special symbol, and the special figure 1 stop flag Is determined to be ON, which means that the special symbol that has been variably displayed last time (the special symbol that was stopped and displayed last time) is the first special symbol. In the variation display of the first special symbol after the power is turned on, both the special symbol 1 stop flag and the special symbol 2 stop flag are present because there is no special symbol that was previously variable displayed (the special symbol that was previously stopped and displayed). , Has been turned off.

  When it is determined in S1910 that the special map 2 stop flag is ON (YES in S1910), the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is turned ON (S1911), and the process proceeds to S1901. When it is determined that the special figure 2 stop flag is ON in S1910, the special symbol that was variably displayed last time and the special symbol that is variably displayed this time are the second special symbols. That is, the "special figure 2 continuous variation flag" that is turned ON when the second special symbol is continuously variably displayed is a flag indicating that the second special symbol is continuously variably displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the low base state, since it is set to a state in which it is extremely difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting opening, the game can be performed in a normal manner in the low base state. If it is done, it is very unlikely that the second special symbol will be continuously displayed in a variable manner.

  Also, when the right-handed game that allows the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening is performed in the low base state, the left-handed notification effect for informing the prohibition of the right-handed game is executed. It can be said that the second special symbol may not be continuously and variably displayed in the low base state. That is, the state in which the second special symbol is continuously displayed in a varying manner, the state in which the "special figure 2 continuous variation flag" is turned on is a high base state, or a low base state set through a high base state described later. You can say that.

  In S1901, it is determined whether or not the variation time of the special symbol (variation time determined according to the variation pattern selected in S1203 or S1208 of FIG. 21, see FIG. 9) has elapsed (S1901). If it is determined that the variation time has not elapsed (NO in S1901), the process ends. As a result, the variable display of special symbols is continued.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the variation time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the variation stop command is set (S1902). Then, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S1903), and if it is ON (YES in S1903), the time saving counter is decremented by 1 (S1904), and it is determined whether the value of the time saving counter is "0". (S1905). When it is determined in S1905 that the time saving counter is "0", the time saving flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to S1907. On the other hand, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S1903), the process proceeds to S1907.

  In S1907, the special figure operation status is set to "3" (S1907). Then, the variable display of the special symbol is subjected to other processing such as stopping according to the result of the determination result of the special symbol right / wrong determination random number, the big hit type determining random number and the small hit type determining random number (S1908), and this process To finish.

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, the special symbol stop flag setting process at the time of special symbol stop is performed by S2014 to S2020. In S2014, it is determined whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is the second special symbol (S2014). If it is determined that the stop display is the second special symbol (YES in S2014), then it is determined whether or not the special map 1 stop flag is ON (S2015), and if it is determined to be ON (in S2015) (YES), this time the stop display is the second special symbol, so the special map 1 stop flag is turned off (S2016), and the special map 2 stop flag is turned on (if it is already on, keep it on) ( S2017) and S2001. If it is determined that the special map 1 stop flag is not ON (NO in S2015), the special map 2 stop flag is turned ON (if it is already ON, it remains ON) (S2017), and the process proceeds to S2001. .

  On the other hand, in S2014, when it is determined that the stop display is not the second special symbol (NO in S2014), it is then determined whether or not the special figure 2 stop flag is ON (S2018), and it is determined to be ON. If done (YES in S2018), the special display is the first special symbol that was displayed this time, so the special map 2 stop flag is turned off (S2019) and the special map 1 stop flag is turned on (if already on, it is turned on. Remain as it is) (S2020), shift to processing of S2001. If it is determined that the special map 2 stop flag is not ON (NO in S2018), the special map 1 stop flag is turned ON (if it is already ON, it remains ON) (S2020), and the process proceeds to S2001. .

  In S2001, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S2001). If the big hit flag is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the big hit game is set based on the big hit flag that is ON, and the first big prize. The number of times the mouth 30 is opened per round and the opening time (see FIG. 6) are set (S2003). As described above, in the first embodiment, the number of rounds of the big hit game related to the special figure 1 big hit is "4R" and "6R", and the number of rounds of the big hit game related to the special figure 2 big hit is "4R" and "15R". Therefore, in S2003, the round counter value is set to any one of "4", "6", and "15", and the opening count and opening time of the first special winning opening 30 per round are "1 time". Set "25 seconds".

  After finishing the process of S2003, in order to start the big hit game, the opening command of the big hit is set (S2005), the opening effect of the big hit game is started (S2006), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" ( S2007).

  When it is determined in S2001 that the big hit flag is not ON (NO in S2001), it is determined whether the small hit flag is ON (S2008). If the small hit flag is ON (YES in S2008), the value of the small hit opening counter that counts the number of times the big winning opening (second big winning opening 35) is opened during the small hit game is set, and the second The opening time of the special winning opening 35 (see FIG. 6) is set (S2009). As described above, in the first embodiment, the number of times the second special winning opening 35 is opened and the opening time are "1 time" and "1.6 seconds" in the small hit game. Therefore, in S2009, the small hit opening is performed. The counter value is set to "1" and the opening time is set to "1.6 seconds".

  After finishing the process of S2009, set the opening command of the small hit to start the small hit game (S2010), start the opening effect of the small hit game (S2011), and set the special figure operation status to "5". Set (S2012). If the small hit flag is not ON in S2008 (NO in S2008), neither the big hit game nor the small hit game is started, so the special figure operation status is set to "1", and the process is ended.

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric auditors product process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether the big hit game execution flag is ON (S2125). The big hit game execution flag is a flag indicating that the big hit game is being executed. While the big hit game is being executed, this big hit game execution flag is turned on, and when the big hit game is finished, it is turned off. In S2125, when it is determined that the big hit game execution flag is not ON (NO in S2125), the big hit game execution flag indicating that the big hit game is being executed is turned ON (S2126), and the process proceeds to S2103. On the other hand, when the big hit game execution flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the big hit game is already turned ON when the big hit game is started (YES in S2125), the process directly proceeds to S2103.

  In S2103, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and when it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, it is controlled to a non-time saving state during the execution of the big hit game. In the first embodiment, since the non-time saving state is always in the low base state, it is also controlled to the low base state during the execution of the big hit game.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2105). The big hit end flag is a flag that indicates that the opening of the first big winning opening 30 has all ended (the big hit game has ended) in the big hit game.

  If the big hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2105), it is determined whether or not the first big winning opening 30 is being opened (S2106). If it is not open (NO in S2106), whether the time (timing) for opening the first special winning opening 30 has been reached, that is, has it been the time for starting the first round after the opening time of the jackpot has passed? Or, it is determined whether or not the interval time between rounds has passed and it is time to start the next round (next opening) (S2107).

  If the decision result in S2107 is NO, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result of S2107 is YES, the process proceeds to S2110, and the first big winning device 31 is operated to open the first big winning opening 30 according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 6) according to the kind of big hit. ..

  If the first special winning opening 30 is being opened in S2106 (YES in S2106), the maximum number of entered balls in the first special winning opening 30 in the round is the specified maximum number (per one round in the first embodiment). It is determined whether or not the number has reached 10 (S2111). If the prescribed number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), whether or not the time (timing) for closing the first big winning opening 30 has been reached, that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the first big winning opening 30 It is determined whether (see FIG. 6) has elapsed (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has not elapsed (NO in S2112), the process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the prescribed number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111), or when the opening time of the first special winning opening 30 has elapsed (YES in S2112), that is, one of the two round end conditions When the score is established, the first special winning opening 30 is closed (S2113). Then, 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 that it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the process is ended to start the next round.

  On the other hand, when it is determined to be "0" (YES in S2115), as a big hit ending process for ending the big hit game, a big hit ending command is set (S2116), and a big hit ending effect is started (S2117). Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process ends. In addition, the round counter becomes “0” when the big hit this time is 15R big hit and the opening of the first big winning opening 30 is executed 15 times, and the 6th big hit opens the first big winning opening 30. When it is executed 6 times, it becomes "0", and when it is a 4R big hit, it becomes "0" when opening of the first special winning opening 30 is executed 4 times.

  If the jackpot end flag is ON in S2105 (YES in S2105), the final round is finished, so it is determined whether the execution time (ending time) of the ending effect of the jackpot has passed (S2119). If the ending time has not elapsed (NO in S2119), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2119), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2120), and then a game state setting process (S2121) described later is performed. Then, the big hit flag is turned off (S2122), the big hit game execution flag is turned off (S2124), the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2123), and the process is ended. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) will be executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 20).

[Special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 33, in the special electric auditors product processing 2 (S1109), first, it is determined whether the small hit game execution flag is ON (S2229). The small hit game execution flag is a flag indicating that the small hit game is being executed. While the small hit game is being executed, this small hit game execution flag is turned on, and is turned off when the small hit game is completed. To be In S2229, when it is determined that the small hit game execution flag is not ON (NO in S2229), the small hit game execution flag indicating that the small hit game is being executed is turned ON (S2230), and the process proceeds to S2201. On the other hand, when the small hit game execution flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the small hit game is already turned ON at the start of the small hit game (YES in S2229), the process directly proceeds to S2201.

  In S2201, it is determined whether or not the small hit end flag is ON (S2201). The small hit completion flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second big winning opening 35 has all been completed in the small hit game.

  If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the second special winning opening 35 is being opened (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether or not it is the time (timing) for opening the second special winning opening 35, that is, the time for starting the first opening after the opening time for the small hit has elapsed It is determined whether or not the time has come, or the time of the interval between a plurality of times of opening has passed and the time to start the next opening has come (S2203).

  If the decision result in S2203 is NO, the process is ended as it is. On the other hand, if the decision result in S2203 is YES, the second big winning device 36 is operated to open the second big winning opening 35 in accordance with the small hit opening pattern (see FIG. 6) (S2204), and In order to open the specific area 39 provided in the winning device 36, the operation of the movable piece (not shown) is started in accordance with a predetermined operation pattern (S2205), and the game area is detected by the specific area sensor 39a. The V valid period to be determined as valid is set (S2206). To determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is effective means to turn on the big hit flag based on the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a (see steps S2211 to S2221 described later). To determine that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is invalid means that the big hit flag is not turned on even if the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is detected.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set to the number of times of opening "1" and the opening time of "1.6 seconds". In the first embodiment, the movement pattern of the movable piece is such that the specific area 39 is opened for "0.75 seconds" with the opening of the second special winning opening 35, and then closed for "0.1 seconds". After the state, the state is opened again for "0.75 seconds", and the specific area 39 is closed according to the closing of the second special winning opening 35. Further, in the first embodiment, the number during opening of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hitting game and after closing the second big winning opening 35 (after completion of opening the second big winning opening 35 in the small hitting game). Seconds are set to the V valid period. The V valid period is set not only during the opening of the second special winning opening 35 but also for several seconds after the closing of the second special winning opening 35, for example, when the opening of the second special winning opening 35 ends This is because it is possible that the game ball that has entered the special winning opening 35 may be detected (passes through the specific area 39) by the specific area sensor 39a after the second special winning opening 35 is closed. This makes it possible to prevent the occurrence of a trouble in which the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 does not become a big hit even though it has legally passed the specific area 39. In the first embodiment, the V effective period is set to "2.6 seconds", and in addition to the opening time "1.6 seconds" of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hit game, after the second special winning opening 35 is closed. For "1 second", the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be valid.

  Next, in S2202, if the second special winning opening 35 is being opened (YES in S2202), the maximum number of entered balls in the second special winning opening 35 is 10 (10 in the first embodiment). It is determined whether or not has reached (S2207). If the prescribed number of winning balls has not been reached (NO in S2207), whether or not it is time to close the second special winning opening 35, that is, a predetermined opening time after opening the second special winning opening 35 (Fig. 6). It is determined whether or not (reference) has elapsed (S2208). If the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2208), the process proceeds to S2211.

  On the other hand, whether the number of balls entered into the second special winning opening 35 has reached the specified number (YES in S2207) or the opening time of the second special winning opening 35 has elapsed (YES in S2208). The second big winning opening 35 is closed (S2209), and the value of the small hit open counter is decremented by 1 (S2210). In the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the second special winning opening 35 in the small hitting game is set to the number of times of opening "1" and the opening time "1.6 seconds". It is practically impossible to enter 10 game balls. From this, there is almost no possibility that an affirmative judgment is made in the processing of S2207.

  Next, in S2211, it is determined whether or not the specific area sensor 39a detects a game ball (whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39) (S2211). When it is determined that there is a detection (YES in S2211), the process proceeds to the processing of S2220 and subsequent steps shown in FIG. 34, and when it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2211), the value of the small hit open counter is “0”. It is determined whether or not (S2212). If it is determined in S2212 that it is not "0" (NO in S2212), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined to be “0” in S2212 (YES in S2212), the process shifts to the small hit ending process of S2213. In S2213, as a small hit ending process for ending the small hit game, an ending command for the small hit is set, and an ending effect for the small hit is started (S2214). Then, the small hit end flag is turned on (S2313), and the process is ended. In the first embodiment, the small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second special winning opening 35 is opened once.

  In S2201, if the small hit end flag is ON (YES in S2201), one opening of the second special winning opening 35 has ended, so it is determined whether or not the ending time for the small hit has passed. If the ending time has not elapsed (S2216) (NO in S2216), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has elapsed (YES in S2216), the small hit end flag is turned off (S2217), the small hit flag is turned off (S2218), and the small hit game execution flag is turned off (S2231). Further, the special figure operation status is set to "1" (S2219), and the process is ended. As a result, in the next interrupt process, the special symbol standby process (S1102) will be executed again as the special symbol operation process (FIG. 20).

  Incidentally, at the start of the small hit game, the time saving flag is not switched from ON to OFF. Further, at the end of the small hit game, the game state setting process (S2121, FIG. 35) is not performed. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is not changed before and after the small hit game is executed.

  When it is determined in S2211 that the game ball has been detected by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2211), a process for generating a V big hit, that is, a process for ending the small hit game and starting the big hit game To do. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is the detection during the V effective period (S2220). When it is determined that the V is in the valid period (YES in S2220), the small hit flag is turned off (S2221), the small hit game execution flag is turned off (S2232), the big hit flag is turned on (S2222), and V is set. Set the pass command (S2223). Here, in the first embodiment, as described above, the small hit flag is provided corresponding to each small hit type, and as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, according to the small hit type. The type of V jackpot (4R hour / hour jackpot, 4R non-hour / hour jackpot, 15R hour / hour jackpot) has been determined. In addition, in the first embodiment, in addition to the big hit flags corresponding to the big hit types such as the special figure 1 big hit flag A and the special figure 2 big hit flag A described above, the "4R hour short big hit flag" which is a big hit flag corresponding to the V big hit type. The "4R non-hour short and big hit flag" and the "15R hour short and big hit flag" are provided. From this, in S2222, based on the small hit flag of the small hit flag turned off in S2221, that is, the small hit flag turned on in S1308 or S1608, the corresponding big hit flag of the V big hit type (4R Either the hour / hour jackpot flag, the 4R non-hour / hour jackpot flag, or the 15R hour / hour jackpot flag is turned on (S2222).

  In S2224, based on the big hit flag that was turned on in S2222, the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds to be executed during the big hit game is set, and the opening number and opening of the first special winning opening 30 per round are also set. The time (see FIG. 6) is set (S2224). In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6C and 6D, the number of rounds of the big hit game relating to the V big hit is either “4R” or “15R”. Therefore, in S2224, as the value of the round counter. Either "4" or "15" is set, and "1 time" and "25 seconds" are set as the number of times of opening and the opening time per round of the first special winning opening 30.

  After finishing the process of S2224, in order to start the big hit game, the big hit opening command is set (S2225), the opening effect of the big hit game is started (S2226), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" ( S2227). In addition, this opening command should be a command that can specify that it is an opening command related to a big-hit game that is executed by a game ball passing V based on a small-hit game (also called "small-hit V"). Is possible.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2220 that the V valid period is not in progress (NO in S2220), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a this time is not legitimate and may be fraudulent, so a V jackpot is generated. Without performing the error processing (S2227), the processing ends. As the error processing, an abnormal state notification indicating that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a has occurred when the V effective period is not performed, or entering the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21 It is possible to exemplify a process of temporarily stopping (interrupting) the process related to the special symbol variation such as the acquisition of various random numbers based on the determination and the special symbol right / wrong judgment. Further, the abnormal state notification or the temporary stop of the game progress due to the execution of the error processing may be canceled by the establishment of a predetermined cancellation condition. It can be illustrated.

[Game state setting process]
As shown in FIG. 35, in the game state setting process (S2121), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot type related to the jackpot game executed this time, that is, the type of the jackpot that has ended is a time saving jackpot (S2301). In S2301, whether or not the type of the jackpot that has ended is a time saving jackpot, based on the jackpot type corresponding to the jackpot flag that is currently ON, that is, the jackpot flag that is turned ON in any of S1312, S1612, and S2222. To judge. Specifically, the big hit this time is "special drawing 1 big hit A, D" or "special drawing 2 big hit A, B, D" when the result of the hit determination of special drawing 1 or special drawing 2 is a big hit. Alternatively, if it is “4R hour / hour jackpot” or “15R hour / hour jackpot” in the case of V jackpot triggered by a small hit, the type of the finished jackpot is the hour / hour jackpot (see FIG. 6).

  When it is determined in S2301 that the time saving is a big hit (YES in S2301), the time saving flag is turned on (S2302), "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2303), and the process is ended. As a result, the gaming state after the end of the big hit game this time becomes a special symbol time saving state and a high base state (that is, a time saving high base state). At this time, the short high base state ends when the special symbol is variably displayed 100 times and the next big hit (including the V big hit) occurs, either condition is satisfied. In addition, the time saving counter is to count the number of times the variation display number of the first special symbol and the variation display number of the second special symbol are added.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S2301 that it is not a short-time jackpot (NO in S2301), that is, if the result of the hit determination of special figure 1 or special figure 2 is a big hit, "special figure 1 big hit B, C" or If it is "special map 2 big hit C" or "4R non-time saving big hit" in the case of V big hit triggered by a small hit, the process is terminated without turning on the time saving flag. As a result, the game state after the end of this big hit game becomes the non-time saving state and the low base state of the special symbol (that is, the non-time saving low base state).

[Reserved ball count processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a special figure operation process (S206) and then a reserve ball number process (S207). In the reserved ball number processing (S207), as shown in FIG. 36, first, the special figure 1 reserved ball number, the special figure 2 reserved ball number and the normal symbol reserved ball number stored in the RAM of the main control board 80 are read ( S2501). Next, the data of the number of reserved balls (the command of the number of reserved balls for transmitting the information of the number of reserved balls to the sub-control board 90) is set in the output buffer of the RAM (S2502).

[Power interruption monitoring process]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a power-off monitoring process (S208) subsequent to the number of reserved balls (S207). In the power-off monitoring process (S208), as shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2601), and if there is no input (NO in S2601), the process ends. On the other hand, if there is a power-off signal input (YES in S2601), the current state of the gaming machine (whether it is a probability change, whether it is a winning game, the number of holding balls, and the number of remaining fluctuations of probability change / time reduction are some. Data relating to the above) is stored in the RAM (S2602), the power-off flag is turned on (S2603), and thereafter the loop processing is performed without returning to the interrupt processing (FIG. 11).

[Output signal]
Next, a game signal (game information) that can be externally output by the information output processing (FIGS. 38 to 40) of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 41 (A). By this information output processing, a predetermined game signal (game information) generated by the game control microcomputer or the like is output in a form that can be received by an external device (hall computer or the like). In the first embodiment, as the signals output from the main control board 80 to the outside of the gaming machine, there are six types of signals shown in FIG. 41 (A). The six types of output signals will be described.

  The information output circuit 82 (signal output unit) of the main control board 80 includes first to sixth output units, and the signals generated by the game control microcomputer 81 are the first to sixth outputs of the information output circuit 82. The respective parts are output to the external output device 83 (signal output part, external terminal board, call signal output means) in the ON state or the OFF state (FIG. 42). When the wiring or connector of the hall computer or the like is connected to the external output device, the hall computer can receive the output signal and read (determine) the state (ON or OFF) of the signal. . By reading the game signal output from the gaming machine to the hall computer etc., it can be used for security (counterfeit prevention measures, fraud detection, fraud prevention, etc.) and game information based on the received signal (number of big hits) , The number of consecutive holidays, the number of changes in the special map, etc.) can be displayed and used for providing information to the player.

  The information output circuit 82 of the main control board 80 is also referred to as a “signal output unit” or an “external signal output unit” that outputs a predetermined signal (game signal, special signal) to the external output device 83. The external output device 83 also outputs a predetermined signal (game signal, special signal) to the hall computer 142 outside the gaming machine or the island facility (data display device, external device) connected to the external output device 83. It is also called a “signal output unit” or an “external signal output unit”.

  Also, the jackpot game signal can be output from the first output section of the information output circuit 82, the time saving signal can be output from the second output section, and the specific signal (special signal) from the third output section. Can be output, the small output game signal can be output from the fourth output unit, the special symbol determination signal can be output from the fifth output unit, the error signal can be output from the sixth output unit Has been done. These output signals are switched to an ON state (logic of signal: 1) or an OFF state (logic of signal: 0) according to a game state (game state).

  Specifically, the big hit game signal is output in the ON state while the big hit game is being executed, and is output in the OFF state when the big hit game is not being executed. The time saving signal is output in the ON state during the time saving state (high base state), and is output in the OFF state during the non-time saving state. The specific signal (special signal) will be described in detail later, but if it is any of the big hit game state, the time saving game state, or the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation state (continuous signal), it is output in the ON state, whichever If none of the above conditions is met, the output is in the OFF state. In addition, the small hitting game signal is output in the ON state during execution of the small hitting game, and is output in the OFF state during non-execution of the small hitting game. Further, the special symbol confirmation signal is turned on for a predetermined time (0.6 s in this embodiment) from the time when the special symbol is stopped (decision stop display), and is turned off after a predetermined time has passed in the on state. It The error signal (abnormal signal) is turned on when a predetermined error (for example, frame opening) is detected, and turned off when the error is canceled (for example, frame closing). The big hit playing signal is also called a "hit playing signal", the small hit playing signal is also called a "hit playing signal", and the big hit playing signal and the small hit playing signal are collectively called a "hit playing signal". Sometimes.

  Although only one type of error signal is used in the first embodiment, a plurality of error signals may be output. For example, when the V passage outside the V effective period is detected, the second error signal is turned on, and the second error signal is turned off by a predetermined time or by a predetermined operation of the game shop staff. It is possible. In addition, in the game state where the player should hit the left side, the third error signal may be turned on when the right hand is detected (detected by the gate 28). Further, a predetermined error signal may be turned on when an illegal radio wave, vibration, magnetism, or the like is detected. These can also be turned off by a predetermined time or by a predetermined operation by the game shop staff.

[Information output processing]
Next, the information output process (S209) of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 40. In the information output process (S209), first, it is determined whether the big hit game execution flag is ON, that is, whether the big hit game is being executed (S5101). When the big hit game execution flag is ON in S5101, that is, when it is determined that the big hit game is being executed (YES in S5101), the big hit game information flag is turned ON and the big hit game in-progress signal is output in the ON state. The hall computer or the like that has received the big hitting game signal in the ON state determines that the current game state is the big hitting game. Here, the "big hitting game signal (hit gaming signal, second special signal)" is output in an ON state or an OFF state corresponding to the state (ON or OFF) of the big hitting game execution flag, It is a signal indicating that the big hit game is being executed (during the operation of the accessory continuous operation device).

  On the other hand, the "big hit game information flag (hit game signal, second special signal)" is for setting the state of a specific signal described later, and the timing of turning it on is the same as the execution (start) timing of the big hit game. However, the timing of turning off is different from the ending timing of the big hit game. Specifically, the "big hit game information flag" in the ON state is turned off after a predetermined time (50 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed from the end of the big hit game. As a result, the timing when the big hit game information flag is turned off is delayed, and the ON period can be set to be slightly longer than the actual big hit game execution period. As a result, as will be described later in detail, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the low base state (first frequency state), and the pending information stored in the second special figure pending storage unit 85b in the low base state is set. On the basis of the variable display of the second special symbol on the basis, after the jackpot game, at the timing before the start of the variable display of the second special symbol, the specific signal indicating that it is during the extended game period is turned off. Can be reliably prevented.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the delay processing of the big hit game information flag is performed by software processing using a timer or the like, but it is not limited to such a mode. Instead of this, it is possible to delay the timing when the big hit game signal changes from ON to OFF by a predetermined time by providing a delay circuit using a capacitor or the like.

  When it is determined in S5101 that the big hit game execution flag is not ON (NO in S5101), the big hit game in-progress signal is output in the OFF state (S5104), and the process proceeds to S5105. The hall computer or the like which has received the big hitting game signal in the OFF state determines that the current playing state is not the big hitting game. In S5105, it is determined whether the big hit game information flag is ON (S5105), the big hit game information flag is not ON, that is, the big hit game signal is OFF and the big hit game information flag is also OFF. If so (NO in S5105), the process proceeds to S5110. On the other hand, in S5105, if the big hit game information flag is ON, that is, the big hit game signal is OFF, but it is determined that the big hit game information flag is ON (YES in S5105), then the delay timer Whether or not it is being executed, that is, whether or not the delay time is being measured by the delay timer is determined (S5106). When it is determined in S5106 that the delay time is not being measured by the delay timer (NO in S5106), the delay timer is set to a predetermined delay time (50 ms in this embodiment) and the delay time measurement is started. Then (S5107), the process proceeds to S5108.

  In S5106, when it is determined that the delay time is being measured by the delay timer (YES in S5106), the process proceeds to S5108. In S5108, it is determined whether or not the value of the delay timer is "0", and when it is determined that it is not "0", that is, the delay time is still being measured (delay processing is being executed) (NO in S5108), S5110 is determined. Move to processing. In S5108, when it is determined that the value of the delay timer is “0” (YES in S5108), the jackpot game information flag is turned off (S5109), and the process proceeds to S5110. Thereby, the delay process of the big hit game information flag is completed. The delay time may be set to a time longer than the cycle (4 ms) of the interrupt process (S105), and may not be 50 ms.

  In S5110, it is determined whether the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is ON. "Special symbol 2 continuous variation flag" is, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the second special symbol is continuous (two or more consecutive) variation It is turned on based on the display. Further, when the first special symbol is variably displayed while the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is turned on, it is turned off. In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of consecutive times is set to 2 times, but it is set to a predetermined number of times of 3 times or more, and when the second special symbol is variably displayed continuously for the predetermined number of times, the "special figure 2 continuous variation flag" is turned on. It may be done.

  If it is determined in S5110 that the Toku-zu 2 continuous variation flag is ON (YES in S5110), the process proceeds to S5114. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5110 that the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is not ON (NO in S5110), it is then determined whether or not the jackpot game information flag is ON (S5111), and it is determined that the jackpot game information flag is ON. If yes (YES in S5111), the process moves to S5114. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5111 that the big hit game information flag is not ON (NO in S5111), then it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (S5112). If it is determined in S5112 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S5112), the time saving flag is output in the ON state (S5113), and the process proceeds to S5114. The hall computer or the like which has received the ON / OFF signal during the ON state can determine that the current game state is the ON / OFF state. If it is determined in S5112 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S5112), the time saving flag is output in the OFF state (S5115), and the process proceeds to S5116. The hall computer or the like that has received the time saving signal during the OFF state can determine that the current game state is the non-time saving state.

  In S5114, the specific flag is turned ON, in S5116, the specific flag is turned OFF (if it is already OFF, it remains OFF), and the process proceeds to S5117. This "specific flag" is set to ON or OFF in the processing of S5110 to S5116, that the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is ON, that the jackpot game information flag is ON, and If at least one of the three conditions of the time saving flag being ON is satisfied (if any one is ON), it is turned ON. On the other hand, when all of these three conditions are not satisfied (all are OFF), it is turned OFF. Further, the period in which the specific flag is ON is a period during which the player can continuously execute the big hit game in a short period, that is, a so-called condominium period advantageous to the player (also referred to as "specific period"). ing.

  In S5117, it is determined whether or not the specific flag is ON, and when it is determined that the specific flag is ON (YES in S5117), the specific signal is output in the ON state, and the process proceeds to S5113. The hall computer or the like that has received the specific signal in the ON state can determine that the current game state (game state) is the extended holiday period (specific period). On the other hand, when it is determined that the specific flag is not ON (NO in S5117), the specific signal is output in the OFF state (S5119), and the process proceeds to S5120. The hall computer or the like that has received the specific signal in the OFF state can determine that the current gaming state (gaming state) is not in the condominium period (specific period).

  In S5120, it is determined whether the small hit game execution flag is ON, and when it is determined that the small hit game execution flag is ON (YES in S5120), the small hit game in-progress signal is output in the ON state (S5121), The processing moves to S5123. The hall computer or the like that has received the small hitting game signal in the ON state can determine that the current gaming state (game state) is the small hitting game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hitting game execution flag is OFF (NO in S5120), the small hitting game signal is output in the OFF state (S5122), and the process proceeds to S5123. The hall computer or the like that has received the small hitting game signal in the OFF state can determine that the current game state (playing state) is the small hitting game.

  In S5123, it is determined whether the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is stopped (fixed stop display), and the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is determined to be stopped. If so (YES in S5123), the special figure confirmation signal is output in the ON state (S5124), and the process proceeds to S5126. The hall computer or the like that has received the special figure confirmation signal in the ON state can determine that the current game state (game state) is a state in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Further, based on the special symbol confirmation signal, it is possible to count the number of times the special symbol is changed and displayed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) is not stopped and displayed (YES in S5123), the special symbol confirmation signal is output in the OFF state (S5125), and the process proceeds to S5126. . The hall computer or the like that has received the special figure confirmation signal in the OFF state can determine that the current game state (game state) is not the state in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed.

  In S5126, it is determined whether or not the special figure finalization signal is being output in the ON state, and when it is determined that the special figure finalization signal is being output in the ON state (YES in S5126), it is determined whether the special figure finalization signal output time has elapsed. (S5127). The special figure confirmation signal is turned off after a lapse of a predetermined time (0.6 s in this embodiment) from the start of output. Therefore, if it is determined in S5127 that the special figure finalization signal output time (0.6 s) has elapsed (YES in S5127), the special figure finalization signal is output in OFF (S5128), and the process proceeds to S5129. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5126 that the special figure finalization signal is not output in the ON state (NO in S5126), and the special figure finalization signal output time (0.6) has not elapsed, that is, the special figure finalization signal When it is determined that the output time is being measured (NO in S5126), the process proceeds to S5129. By the processing of S5123 to S5128, it is possible to output the special figure fixing signal in the ON state for a predetermined time (0.6 s) from the time when the special symbol is stopped and displayed (confirmed stop display).

  In S5129, it is determined whether or not a predetermined error flag is ON, and when it is determined that the error flag is ON (YES in S5129), an error signal is output in the ON state (S5130), and the process is ended. The hall computer or the like that has received the error signal in the ON state can determine that the current game state (game state) is the error state. On the other hand, if it is determined that the error flag is OFF (NO in S5129), the error signal is output in the OFF state (S5131), and the process ends. The hall computer or the like that has received the error signal in the OFF state can determine that the current game state (game state) is a normal state (not an error state). The means for determining the game state (game state) of the gaming machine in this way is called a "state determination control unit".

[Timing chart]
Next, using FIG. 43 to FIG. 45, the change timing of the state of various flags such as the special figure 2 continuous variation flag, the big hit game execution flag, the time saving flag, the big hit playing signal, the time saving signal, the specific signal, etc. The change timing of the output state of various signals will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is a timing at which the second special symbol continuously starts variation display, specifically, with the start of variation display of the second special symbol related to tt3, It is set to ON. Further, the determination whether the second special symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner is performed at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, based on the special symbol stop flag set to ON corresponding to the special symbol that is stopped and displayed. ing. Specifically, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in a state where the special figure 2 stop flag is set to ON, the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is set to ON. Therefore, like the variable display of the second special symbol related to tt1, when it is determined that the variable display of the second special symbol is performed in the state where the special symbol 1 stop flag is turned on, the special symbol 2 continuous variation Flag is not set to ON.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 44, the specific flag is turned on if any one of the special figure 2 continuous variation flag, the big hit game information flag, and the time saving flag is turned on. The period in which the specific flag is ON is a period in which the player can obtain a plurality of big hit games in a short period of time, and is set as an extended game period (specific period) that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, in the normal state (non-time saving state), based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 20, the determination of win / loss related to the first special symbol is executed, and the result of the win / loss determination is a time / hour jackpot ( When the special map 1 big hit A) of FIG. 6 is reached, the extended holiday period (specific period) starts. When it becomes a short time jackpot, the game state after the big hit game is set to a time saving state (high base state), and if the game is performed as instructed in the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the next big hit Occurrence is guaranteed. Then, in this time saving state (second frequency state), based on the entry into the second starting opening that has become easier to enter, the winning / non-judgment relating to the second special symbol is executed, and the result of the winning / non-judgment determination is time saving. When it becomes a big hit (special figure 2 big hit D in FIG. 6) or a big hit based on time saving small hit (special figure 2 small hit D in FIG. 6), after the big hit game ends, it is set to the time saving state again. This makes it possible to execute a large number of (several) big hit games in a short period of time and obtain a large amount of game profit (prize ball).

  In addition, based on the entry into the second starting opening that has become easier to enter the ball, the winning / non-judgment related to the second special symbol is executed, and as a result of the winning / non-winning judgment, the gaming state after the jackpot game is in the non-time saving state Even in the case of a low base state), when the holding information is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit at the end of the big hit game, the variable display of the second special symbol is performed in the non-time saving state. The second special symbol hit determination in the non-time saving state that is executed the first time after the end of this big hit game is set to be more advantageous than the second special symbol hit determination in the time saving state. Specifically, when a big hit is executed based on the second special symbol hit determination, than when a big hit is executed based on the second special symbol hit determination in the time saving state, after the big hit game The game state of is highly likely to be shortened. More specifically, when the big hit is executed based on the second special symbol hit determination in the non-time saving state, it is set to the time saving state with a probability of 100%. Further, in the second special symbol hit determination, compared with the first special symbol hit determination, the probability that is determined as a small hit is set to be very high, when the second special symbol hit determination is executed, the It is supposed that the chance of a big hit is higher than that of the 1 special symbol win / loss judgment.

  Therefore, when the game state after the big hit game is set to the non-time saving state in the state where the holding information is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in the time saving state (high base state), simply, the non-time saving state It is not preferable to judge that the extended holiday period (specific period) has come to an end at this timing. That is, depending on the result of the second special symbol winning or failing determination based on the holding information in the second special symbol reservation storage unit executed after the non-time saving state is set, the consecutive holiday period (specific period) is ended, It is desirable to continue the holiday period (specific period). For example, when it is determined that the big-hit game is not executed based on the result of the second special symbol hit / miss judgment (out, or a small hit, but does not pass V), the extended game period is ended. . On the other hand, when the big hit game is executed on the basis of the result of the second special symbol winning / discarding determination, the extended game period is continued. As a result, it is possible to set a long holiday period, and in the case of counting and displaying the number of executions of the big hit game (number of holidays) during the extended period, it is possible to indicate the number of extended holidays. , It becomes possible to enhance the interest of the game.

  In this way, if any one of the big hit game being executed, the time saving state being executed, and the special figure 2 continuous variation flag being in the ON state is satisfied, it is considered to be a continuous holiday period (specific period). Here, if these long-distance games are determined by the big hit game execution flag indicating the execution period of the big hit game, the special figure 2 continuous variation flag and the time saving flag, the state change timing of the big hit game execution flag and the special figure 2 In relation to the state change timing of the continuous change flag, it is a very short time (1 interrupt period, 4 ms) from the end of the big hit game until the special figure 2 continuous change flag is set to ON. There may be a case where a period in which all of these three flags are OFF is generated. Since the big hit game execution flag indicates the big hit game execution period, it is turned off at the end of the big hit game, and then in the non-time saving state, the first variation display of the second special symbol after the big hit game is finished, the first time. When the two special symbols are continuously displayed in a variable manner, the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is turned ON in the start process for the variation table. As a result, as shown in FIG. 44, after the big hit game execution flag is turned off, a case may occur in which the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is turned on after the delay period of s1.

  In such a case, since the big hit game and the time saving state are set again based on the second special symbol hit determination, although it is originally desired to be a long holiday period, the big hit game execution flag, the special figure 2 consecutive special fluctuation flag, and There is a possibility that it may be determined that all of the time saving flags are in the OFF state, the specific flag is in the OFF state, the extended holiday period has once ended, and the extended holiday period has occurred again. In order to prevent such a situation, in this embodiment, a big hit game information flag indicating that the big hit is being executed is provided, and the timing when the big hit game information flag is turned off is the timing when the big hit game is actually ended ( A predetermined time (ss1) is delayed from the timing when the big hit game execution flag is turned off. Further, by setting the delay time ss1 (50 ms in the present embodiment) longer than s1 (4 ms in the present embodiment), the big hit game information flag is set in spite of the above-mentioned continuous holiday period (specific period). It is possible to reliably prevent all of the special figure 2 consecutive special variation flag and the time saving / shortening flag from being turned off.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if any one of the big hit game information flag, the special figure 2 consecutive special variation flag, and the time saving flag is ON, a specific flag that is turned ON is provided, and the state of this specific flag. By determining, it is possible to easily determine whether or not it is the extended holiday period (specific period). This specific flag is turned off when all of the big hit game information flag, the special figure 2 consecutive special variation flag, and the time saving flag are turned off.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 45, in the first embodiment, as the external output signal externally output from the game control microcomputer 81 via the information output circuit 82 and the external output device 83, the jackpot game execution flag is turned on during the ON period. Big hit game output signal in the state, time saving medium signal output in the ON state while the time saving flag is ON, specific signal output in the ON state while the specific flag is ON, and small hit game execution The small hitting game signal which is output in the ON state during the period when the flag is ON, the special figure determination signal which is output in the ON state for a predetermined time from the time of the special symbol determination, and the ON state is output during the period when the error flag is ON And an error signal. Then, these external output signals are output by being switched to an ON state or an OFF state at a predetermined timing according to the change of the game state.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 is continuously changed and displayed by the special figure 2 continuous variation flag, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished is not. Even when it becomes a time saving state, when the big hit game is executed again based on the result of the second special symbol hit determination related to the second special symbol reservation, without turning off the specific flag, the condominium It is possible to judge that the period is continuing. In addition, the jackpot game information flag determines that the jackpot game is continuing for a predetermined period even after the jackpot game is actually finished, so that it is determined that the jackpot game period has ended even though the jackpot game period is in progress. It is possible to reliably prevent (the specific flag is turned off). This makes it possible to set the extended holiday period as long as possible, and it is possible to count the number of big hit games during the extended holiday period (so-called number of extended holiday games) as high as possible, thereby enhancing the enjoyment of the game.

[Sub control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the counter, flags, status, buffer, and the like that appear in the description of the operation of the production 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 in the sub control board 90 reads out and executes the program of the sub control main processing shown in FIG. 46 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 processing (S4001), stack settings, constant settings, CPU 92 settings, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

  Subsequently, in S4002, it is determined whether or not 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 board 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, but due to a power failure or the like. 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 once after the power is turned on (when the power is turned on), and are not executed thereafter.

  In S4004, interrupts are disabled. 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. The random numbers for effect determination include a random number for predictive effect determination that determines an advance effect and a random number for effect symbol determination that determines an effect design. The method of updating the random number can be the same method as the random number updating process performed by the main control board 80 described above. When updating, the random number values may be incremented by 2 instead of being incremented by 1. The random number for effect determination is acquired at a predetermined timing. The timing is, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) for notifying that there is a start ball entry from the main control board 80 or a control signal (notifying start of variation from the main control board 80). A fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or a fluctuation effect pattern described later is determined. The storage location of the obtained random numbers for effect determination is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In the first embodiment, as the random number for determining the announcement effect, there is a random number for determining the conversation announcement, a random number for determining the step-up announcement, a random number for determining the pseudo variation announcement, a random number for determining the moving part announcement, and a random number for determining advance notification effect. Therefore, the notice effect to be executed is determined using the obtained values of the notice effect determination random numbers and the notice determination tables in FIGS. 49 and 50.

  When the random number seed update processing (S4005) is completed, command transmission processing is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process, various commands (control signals) stored in the output buffer in the RAM of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100, the sound control board 106, and the lamp control board 107. Each control board (each control unit) that receives the command uses various effect devices (image display device 7, speaker 67, board lamp 5, frame lamp 66, movable decorative member 14, etc.) in accordance with the received command. Perform production (production design game production, special game production associated with big hit game and small hit game, etc.). The production control microcomputer 91 subsequently permits interruption (S4007). After that, S4004 to S4007 are looped. While interrupts are enabled, reception interrupt processing (S4008), 2ms timer interrupt processing (S4009), and 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 47, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the production control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not it has been input (S4101). Then, if it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4101 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 processing is ended. . The reception interrupt process (S4008) is a process executed prior to the other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[2ms timer interrupt processing]
The 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse of 2 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 48, in the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), first, an input process for creating switch data (edge data and level data) is performed based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switches 63c and 63d (S4201). . Subsequently, a ramp data output process for outputting the ramp data created by the 10 ms timer interrupt process described later is performed (S4202). Next, drive data output processing is performed to create and output drive data for driving the movable decorative member 14 (S4203). Then, the watchdog timer process for resetting the watchdog timer is performed (S4204).

[10ms timer interrupt processing]
The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is a process executed every time an interrupt pulse of 10 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 49, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, a received command analysis process described later is performed (S4301). Next, after the jackpot game, which will be described later, a launch notification process is performed (S4302). In this launch notification process after the big hit game (S4302), when the game state after the big hit game is set to the low base state, there is a second special figure hold (second effect hold information). Control (adjust) the execution timing of the launch notification effect (the second left-handed launch notification effect in FIG. 50) that suggests that the launch direction should be returned from the right game area to the left game area, that is, to change from right to left. ) Is a process for doing.

  Next, a lighting control process is performed for creating output lamp data (data for controlling lighting of the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66) and managing effect time (S4303). Next, a switch state acquisition process is performed in which the switch data created by the 2 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM of the sub-control board 90 as switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4304). Subsequently, a switch process for setting the display contents of the display screen 7a based on the switch data stored in the switch state acquisition process is performed (S4305). After that, other processing such as updating the effect determination random number is executed (S4306).

[Reception command analysis processing]
As shown in FIG. 50 and FIG. 51, in the received command analysis processing (S4301), first, the production control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a gate passage command is received from the main control board 80 (main control unit) (S4419). ), If it is determined that the gate passage command has been received (YES in S4419), a gate passage process (S4420) described below is executed, and the process proceeds to S4401. If it is determined in S4419 that the gate passage command has not been received (NO in S4419), the process proceeds to S4401 without performing the gate passage process.

  In S4401, it is determined whether or not a start-ball entry command has been received (S4401), and if it is determined that a start-ball entry command has been received (YES in S4401), a ball-on-stage production start process (S4402), S4403 Process shifts to. When it is determined in S4401 that the start entry command has not been received (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403 without performing the entry effect production start process. This entry-time production start process is executed when a start entry command indicating that there is a entry into the start opening (first start opening 20 or second start opening 21) is received from the main control unit. This is a process, and by performing this process, the effect holding storage unit (the first effect holding storage unit 104 and the second effect holding storage unit 105) included in the sub control unit 90 stores undigested effect holding information, Performs display control of the effect hold (first effect hold 9a and second effect hold 9b) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 (control relating to the change in the number of displayed objects and the display mode of the effect hold), and the starting opening. A so-called look-ahead effect (also referred to as "pre-effect") is performed based on the entrance information acquired by the main control unit when the player enters the game.

  When a game ball enters the first starting opening 20, the information indicating the entering information acquired based on the entry into the first starting opening 20 is changed from the main controller 80 to the sub controller 90. And is stored in the first effect hold storage unit 104 of the sub-control unit 90 as unfinished effect hold information (effect information). In addition, the upper limit of the number of holding effect information (also referred to as “first effect holding”) stored in the first effect holding storage unit is the number of first special figure holding stored in the first special figure holding storage unit. The same number (4) as the above, and the number of memories at that time is also the same. The upper limit of the number of pieces of holding effect information (also referred to as "second effect holding") stored in the second effect holding storage unit is the number of second special figure holding stored in the second special figure holding storage unit. And the same number (1), and the number of memories at that time is also the same. In addition, when the fluctuation start command which will be described later is received, if it indicates the first special symbol, the oldest effect hold information stored in the corresponding first effect hold storage unit 104 is deleted. It The same applies when a game ball enters the second starting port 21.

  In S4403, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control unit (S4403), and when it is determined that the fluctuation start command has been received (YES in S4403), the fluctuation effect start processing described later is performed (S4404). , The process proceeds to S4407. If it is determined in S4403 that the variation start command has not been received (NO in S4403), the process proceeds to S4407 without performing the variation effect start process.

  In S4407, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation stop command is received from the main control unit (S4407), and when it is determined that the fluctuation stop command is received (YES in S4407), the fluctuation effect ending process described later is performed (S4408), The processing moves to S4409. If it is determined in S4407 that the fluctuation stop command has not been received (NO in S4407), the process proceeds to S4409 without performing the fluctuation effect ending process.

  Subsequently, in S4409, it is determined whether or not an opening command is received from the main control unit (S4409), and when it is determined that the opening command is received (YES in S4409), an opening command reception process described later is performed (S4410). , S4411. If it is determined in S4409 that the opening command has not been received (NO in S4409), the process proceeds to S4411 without performing the opening command reception process. In S4411, it is determined whether an ending command has been received from the main control unit (S4411), and if it is determined that an ending command has been received (YES in S4411), the ending command reception process is performed (S4412), and the process of S4413 is performed. Transition. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4411 that the ending command is not received (NO in S4411), the process proceeds to S4413 without performing the ending command reception process.

  Then, it is determined whether or not a V passage command (a command indicating that V has passed based on the occurrence of a small hit game) is received from the main control unit (S4413), and when it is determined that the V passage command is received. (YES in S4413), the V passage notification command is set (S4414), and the process proceeds to S4415. In addition, the V passing command, the result of the special symbol hit determination is any one of special figure 1 small hit A, B, special figure 2 small hit A ~ D, enter the second big winning opening during the small hit game This is a command for notifying the sub control board 90 from the main control board 80 that the game ball that has been sphered has passed through the specific area during the V effective period. When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) in the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads out predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as "V passage! Big hit!" Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is informed that the game ball has passed through the specific area 39 and the big hit game is to be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4413 that the V passage command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds to S4415 without setting the V passage notification command. In S4415, other processing is executed and the processing ends.

  Incidentally, even when the game ball detects the specific area outside the V effective period, the V passage command including the information capable of specifying the passage outside the V effective period may be received. Thereby, based on the reception of the V-passing command outside the valid period, the error notification can be performed using the speaker 67, the image display device 7, the frame lamp 66, the panel lamp 5 and the like controlled by the sub control unit 90.

[Process when passing through the gate]
As shown in FIG. 52, in the gate passing process (S4420), first, in S4901, it is determined whether the gaming state is in the high base state (S4901), and when it is determined that the gaming state is in the high base state (YES in S4901), The process ends without executing the left-handing notification effect (first left-handing notification effect shown in FIG. 50, which corresponds to “first game area launch notification”). In the high base state (corresponding to the "second frequency state"), the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment shoots a game ball into the right game area to play a game, so it is detected that a right hit is being made. Even if it does, the left-handed notification effect is not performed. Here, the gate passing process is a process executed when a gate passing command is received, and when it is detected that the player is performing a right-handed game in a predetermined game state, the "current game" In the state, the right-handed game is prohibited and the left-handed game is performed (returned to the left-handed game). The gate passage command is a command transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 based on the passage to the gate 28 (also referred to as “universal figure starting gate”) described above. The gate 28 has both a firing direction informing function of informing (instructing) the firing direction and a normal symbol starting function of variably displaying normal symbols. In addition, the gate 28 can enter a game ball shot to the right game area (corresponding to the "second game area"), and a game ball shot to the left game area (corresponding to the "first game area"). Is provided at a position where the player cannot enter the ball, and by detecting the game ball with this gate 28, it is possible to detect that the player has shot the game ball to the right game area (second game area). Becomes

  In S4901, if it is determined that the gaming state is not the high base state, that is, the low base state (corresponding to the "first frequency state") (NO in S4901), then it is determined whether the left hitting notification prohibition flag is ON. The determination is made (S4902). When it is determined that the left-handedness notification prohibition flag is ON (YES in S4902), the process is terminated without executing the left-handedness notification effect even when the right-handedness is detected in the low base state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4902 that the left-handing notification prohibition flag is not ON (NO in S4902), a left-handing notification effect (first left-handing notification effect, corresponding to "first game area launch notification") execution command is set. Then (S4903), the process ends. Further, when the first left-handed notification effect execution command set in S4903 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the predetermined effect image shown in FIG. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a firing notification effect (a firing direction notification effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, in the "first left-handing notification effect (third firing notification effect)", a character display such as "Please stop firing to the right area, please fire to the left area" is displayed on the display screen 7a. To do.

  In addition, the left hitting notification prohibition flag can be turned on in the opening command reception processing (S4410) and the after-big hit game notification processing (S4302) which will be described later. As a general rule, when the game state is a low base state (except during a big hit game and a small hit game), a game ball is shot in the left game area (first game area) to play a game. When a right-handed stroke is detected, a firing direction notification effect (a firing direction instruction effect) for instructing a left-handed stroke is executed. However, when the above-mentioned left-handing notification prohibition flag is ON, even if the game state is a low base state (except during a big hit game and a small hit game) The direction notification effect (left-handed notification effect) is not executed.

  Also, when the game state is a big hit game, a small hit game, or a high base state, it is assumed that a game ball is shot in the right game area (second game area) to play the game, and the right hit is made. Even if is detected, the left-handed notification effect is not executed. Such a notification mode is for guiding a player advantageously in a pachinko gaming machine that performs a game while changing the game mode between right-handed and left-handed, depending on the game state, and is also right in a very short period of time. This is to prevent the annoyance of changing between striking and left-handing as much as possible. As a result, it becomes possible to prevent the deterioration of the entertainment of the game as much as possible.

[Variable production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 53, in the fluctuating effect start processing (S4404), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 obtains effect determining random numbers such as the notice effect determining random numbers and effect symbol determining random numbers. Acquisition processing (S4501) is performed. Specifically, in this embodiment, as the random number for determining the notice effect, a random number for determining the conversation notice (also referred to as “first random number for determining notice effect”), a random number for step-up notice determination (“random number for determining second notice effect”). (Also referred to as a random number for character advance notice determination) (also referred to as “a third random number for preliminary notice effect determination”), a random number for moving part advance notice determination (also referred to as a “fourth random number for preliminary notice effect determination”), and a preliminary notification effect determination It has a random number (“fifth preliminary announcement effect determination random number”), and at the timing of receiving the fluctuation start command from the main control unit 80, the process of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (ball entry information) from each random number. Will be obtained. Further, in the notice effect setting process (S4506) to be described later, notice effect (conversation notice, step-up notice, character notice, movable part) to be executed along with the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) based on the acquired value. Notice, advance notice) etc. are decided.

  Next, in S4502, the variation start command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern designation command (information that designates a variation pattern) that designates the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, in the information designating the variation pattern, the variation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information designating the current game state, the first special symbol winning / non-judging determination, or the second special symbol winning / non-judging determination. The determination result, the symbol information designating the hit type, and the like are included (see FIG. 8). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process executed thereafter.

  Next, in S4503, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the current mode status (S4503). The mode status is for determining the effect mode to be executed. The mode status is any value from "1" to "5", and each value is assigned to the effect modes A to E.

  Here, the effect mode is a mode of effect in the image display device 7. When the effect mode is different, some or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as the characters, items, and background images that appear, and the effect design game effect can also be executed in a mode according to the effect mode. Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode. In this embodiment, the effect modes A, D, and E are executed when the low base state is controlled, and the effect mode B is executed when the high base state is controlled. Further, the effect mode C is controlled to a low base state after the end of the big hit game, and is executed when the second special symbol is variably displayed. Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes is A to C, the player can grasp the current game state.

  Next, in S4504, a variable effect pattern determination for determining a variable effect pattern (also referred to as “effect pattern”) of the image display device 7, the board lamp 5, the movable decorative member 14, etc. controlled by the effect control microcomputer 91. Set the table (S4504). Specifically, as a table for the variation effect pattern determination, although not shown, based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main control unit 80, the effect symbol variation mode determination table for determining the variation mode of the effect symbol Set. In this embodiment, different effect symbol variation mode determination tables are set depending on the game state and the effect mode.

  Next, in S4505, based on the fluctuation effect pattern table set in S4504, a fluctuation effect pattern that matches the specified fluctuation pattern and that corresponds to the effect mode indicated by the referenced mode status is selected (S4505). Further, in S4505, the variation mode (mode of the effect symbol game effect) of the effect symbol displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b is mainly determined from the variable effect patterns. As a result, in the effect symbol game effect, when the reach effect is executed (reach effect effect symbol game effect), when the character effect performed using a specific character is performed (character effect symbol game effect), the reach effect or When the character effect is not executed (reach non-effect symbol game effect) is set.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of reach effects (normal reach effect, super reach effect, etc.) and character effects are set as effect pattern variation modes, and in S4505, effect symbol variation mode. Based on the determination table, it is determined which one of these effects will be performed or whether these effects will not be performed (this is also referred to as "normal variation"). Then, it is possible to determine which of these effects is to be executed, and perform a preliminary notification effect that indicates in advance the occurrence of the effect to be executed.

  Here, as a game effect, when the super reach effect is executed, the possibility of a big hit is set to be higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. That is, it can be said that the super reach effect is a game effect having a higher jackpot reliability (a possibility of a big hit) than the reach (normal reach) effect.

  Next, in S4506, setting processing such as notice production is performed. In the notice effect setting process (S4506), based on the effect determination random number acquired in S4501, which notice effect type of notice effect types to execute the notice effect in the varying effect pattern is determined. Moreover, the effect design to be stopped and displayed (also referred to as "stop effect design") is determined. By these processes (S4505 and S4506), the variation effect pattern is determined.

  Next, in S4507, a variation effect start command for starting the effect symbol game effect and the like is set based on the variation effect pattern selected in S4505 and S4506 (S4507), and the variation effect start processing is ended.

  Further, when the variation effect start command set in S4505 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. By reading, the effect design game effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

  In addition, the effect symbol stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is, for example, when the result of the special symbol hit determination is 15R big hit, it is an odd number of odd symbols such as "777", and other big hits (4R big hit) , 6R big hit), it can be an even pattern such as "666". In the case of a small hit, a predetermined chance item such as "135" or a small hit special symbol such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. Also, when the reach is out, one of the three effect symbols such as "787" is different from the other effect, and when the reach is out, the effect is three such as "635". Among the symbols, at least one effect symbol is selected such that the other effect symbols are different from each other. The above-described stop display mode of the effect design is an example, and when the big hit, the small hit, or the miss occurs, what to stop display as the stop effect design can be appropriately changed.

[Variation production end processing]
As shown in FIG. 54, in the fluctuating effect ending process (S4408), first, in S4601, the effect control microcomputer 91 analyzes the fluctuation stop command (S4601), and refers to the mode status (S4602). As a result, it is determined which one of the current effect modes A to E. Next, in S4603, it is determined whether the gaming state changes. For example, a transition from a high base state to a low base state, a transition from a low base state to a high base state, or a low base state and the second special symbol is variably displayed A low base state and the second special symbol is variably changed It is determined whether or not there is a case where the display is changed to a non-display state. When it is determined in S4603 that the game state changes (YES in S4603), the effect mode (AE) setting command corresponding to the changed game state is set (S4604), and the process proceeds to S4605. On the other hand, in S4603, if it is determined that the game state does not change (NO in S4603), the process proceeds to S4605. In S4605, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets a variation effect end command for ending the effect symbol game effect (S4605), and ends the process.

[Opening command reception process]
Next, the opening command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. In the opening command reception process (S4410), first, in S4701, it is determined whether or not the second firing notification flag is ON. Here, the "second firing notification flag" is a flag that is set at the end of the winning game (big hit game, small hit game) in the ending command reception process (FIG. 48) described later, and the game state after the end of the hit game. Is set to the high base state, the second firing notification flag is kept ON. Also, when the game state after the winning game is set to the low base state or when the game state shifts from the high base state to the high base state, the second firing notification flag is turned off. That is, the "second firing notification flag" is a flag indicating that the base state is high. In addition, after the winning game is finished, the second special symbol is variably displayed (there is a second special symbol hold), the second firing notification flag is set to OFF after the variable display of the second special symbol is finished. To do.

  When it is determined in S4701 that the second emission notification flag is ON (YES in S4701), the second emission notification flag is turned OFF (S4703), and the process proceeds to S4709. When it is determined in S4701 that the second firing notification flag is not ON (NO in S4701), the process proceeds to S4709. In S4709, it is determined whether the re-chance mode flag is ON (S4709), and when it is determined that the re-chance mode flag is ON (YES in S4709), the re-chance mode flag is turned OFF (S4710), S4702. Process shifts to. If it is determined in S4709 that the re-chance mode flag is OFF (YES in S4709), the process proceeds to S4702. The “re-chance mode flag” will be described later. In S4702, the first firing notification flag is turned ON (S4702), and the process proceeds to S4704. Here, the "first firing notification flag" is a flag indicating that the winning game is in progress, and is turned ON in the opening command receiving process executed at the start of the winning game, and the ending command receiving process executed at the end of the winning game. Is turned off.

  In S4704, the left hitting notification prohibition flag is turned on (S4704), then the first right hitting notification effect execution command is set (S4705), and the process proceeds to S4706. In the pachinko game machine of the first embodiment, during the winning game, the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening provided at a position where the game ball shot in the right gaming area (second gaming area) can enter. In order to play the game aiming, it is necessary to play the right-handed game. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, in order to prevent the first left-handing notification effect from being executed, the left-handing notification prohibition flag is turned ON in the opening command reception process executed at the time of starting the winning game. Perform processing.

  Also, when the first right-handed notification production effect execution command set in S4705 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the predetermined effect image shown in FIG. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a firing notification effect (a firing direction notification effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, in the "first right-handing notification effect (first firing notification effect)", a character display such as "Please shoot aiming at the attacker in the right area" is displayed on the display screen 7a for a predetermined period. The first right-handing notification effect is an information effect executed along with the execution of the winning game, and may be displayed during the execution of the winning game, or may be ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when the right hit is actually detected by detecting a game ball at the gate 28, the notification effect may be ended. Further, in the case of a big hit game, the notification effect may be executed until a predetermined round, such as displaying until the first to second rounds are completed. Further, the presentation mode of the notification presentation may be changed during the big hit game. For example, the notification effect may be displayed large at the beginning of the big hit game, and may be displayed small from the predetermined round.

  At S4706, the opening command is analyzed (S4706), and based on the analyzed opening command, a special game effect pattern selection process for selecting the effect mode of the special game effect to be executed during the special game (big hit game or small hit game) Perform (S4707). This special game effect is an opening effect executed during the opening period before the opening of the special winning opening associated with the start of the special game, and during the execution of the special game during the opening game (round) of the special winning opening and the opening game. And a special game execution effect to be executed during the interval between the open game (between rounds), are included. Next, in S4708, an opening effect start command for starting the special game effect is set based on the special game effect pattern selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4708), and the process ends. The big hit game and the small hit game that open the big winning opening are also called "hit game".

  Further, as a special game effect selected when executing a special game as a small hit, in the opening effect, a game ball is shot aiming at the second big winning device 36 (second big winning opening 35) (right). It is also possible to select the one that displays (playing game) on the display screen 7a. That is, at a predetermined timing (opening period) prior to the opening of the second big winning device 36 (the second big winning opening 35), an effect of informing that the right-handed game should be started is given in advance. It This makes it possible to increase the possibility that a game ball will enter the second special winning opening 35 during the short opening time of the second special winning opening 35 of 1.8 seconds in total. On the other hand, at the time of executing the special game as the big hit, the opening effect without such notification (notification that the player keeps hitting right before opening the second special winning opening 35) may be selected.

[Ending command reception process]
Next, the ending command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. In the ending command reception process (S4412), first, in S4801, the first right-handing notification effect end command is set. As a result, with the end of the winning game, the first right-hit notification production effect for informing that the game ball is shot aiming at the attacker (first big winning opening or second big winning opening) will be ended. Next, in S4802, the left-handing notification prohibition flag is turned off (S4802), the first firing notification flag is turned off (S4803), the second firing notification flag is turned on (S4804), and the process proceeds to S4805.

  Here, the left hitting notification prohibition flag is turned off with the end of the winning game, and when the gaming state after the winning game is set to the high base state, or when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed Is turned on again in the launch notification processing (S4302) after the jackpot game described below. Further, the second launch notification flag is turned on with the end of the winning game, the gaming state after the winning game is set to a low base state, and is turned off when the variable display of the second special symbol is not executed. To be done. That is, while the second firing notification flag is ON, the left-handed notification is not executed. After the winning game is over, turning off the second firing notification flag is regarded as "establishment of a specific condition", and it is possible to execute the left-handed notification effect (first game area launch notification).

  In S4805, the ending command is analyzed (S4805), and then mode status change processing is performed (S4806). In the mode status change process (S4806), if the special game that is currently being executed is a big hit game related to a time saving big hit, the mode status is set to a status related to the effect mode B. Also, in the big hit game related to non-time saving big hit, if there is a second special figure hold, the mode status is set to the status related to the effect mode C. Also, in the big hit game related to non-time saving big hit, if there is no second special figure hold, the mode status is set to the status related to the effect mode A.

  By such change (setting) of the mode status, the effect mode in the effect symbol game effect executed with the variable display of the special symbol after the special game (big hit game, small hit game) is changed (after setting) ) Is a production mode corresponding to the mode status. Next, in S4807, the effect control microcomputer 91 refers to the mode status (S4807), and then based on the analyzed ending command and the referenced mode status, an ending effect for selecting an effect pattern (effect mode) of the ending effect. Pattern selection processing is performed (S4808). The ending effect is an effect that is executed during the ending period after finishing all the special winning opening opening processing (special winning opening opening game) in the special game. Then, in S4809, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect based on the selected ending effect pattern (S4809), and ends the process.

  Further, when the ending effect start command set in S4809 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined ending effect image to the ROM of the image control board 100. Read out from the display screen and displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Here, in the present embodiment, when the special game related to the short and big hit is executed, as the ending effect, the effect of displaying the characters of "effect mode B (chance mode) entry" on the display screen 7a is selected. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the chance mode in which it is highly possible to execute the big hit game again is entered.

  Further, as the ending effect for the special game related to the case where the non-time saving jackpot and the second special map are held, the effect of displaying the characters of "effect mode C (re-chance mode) entry" on the display screen 7a is selected. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the player has entered the re-chance (last chance) mode in which it is highly possible to return to the chance mode. Further, as the ending effect for the special game relating to the case where the non-time saving jackpot and the second special figure hold are not held, the effect of displaying the characters of "effect mode A (normal mode) entry" on the display screen 7a is selected. As a result, the player is informed that the chance mode, which is advantageous to the player, has ended and the game state has become the normal state.

[Launching notification process after jackpot game]
Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the launch notification processing (S4302) after the jackpot game is finished will be described. The post-big hit game launch notification process is a process for controlling the launch notification effect (start direction notification) after the big hit game is finished. In the launch notification processing after the jackpot game (S4302), first, it is determined whether or not the second launch notification flag is ON (S5001). The second launch notification flag is a flag that is turned on (set) at the end of the winning game, and is turned on during a period when the gaming state after the winning game is a predetermined special state, When it is no longer in the state, it is turned off. If it is determined in S5001 that the second firing notification flag is not ON (NO in S5001), the process ends. That is, this process can be said to be a process performed when the second firing notification flag is ON.

  If it is determined in S5001 that the second firing notification flag is ON (YES in S5001), then whether or not it is in the high base state, that is, whether the game state after the end of the winning game is set to the high base state Determine whether (S5002). If it is determined in S5002 that the gaming state is in the high base state (YES in S5002), since the game is performed by right-handing in the high base state as described above, the left-handing notification prohibition flag is turned on (S5003), S5004 Process shifts to. As a result, in the high base state, even if the right-handed game is detected, the left-handed notification effect is disabled. In S5004, it is determined whether or not the second right-handing notification effect is being executed (S5004), and when it is determined that the second right-handing notification effect is already being executed (YES in S5004), the process ends. If it is determined that the second right-handing notification effect is not being executed (NO in S5004), the second right-handing notification effect execution command is set (S5005), and the process ends. That is, with the start of the high base state, the left hitting notification effect is set to be inexecutable and a predetermined right hitting notification effect is executed.

  Further, when the second right-handing notification effect execution command set in S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the predetermined effect image shown in FIG. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a firing notification effect (a firing direction notification effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, in the "second right-handing notification effect (second launch notification effect)", a character display such as "Please aim and shoot at the right-side area" is displayed on the display screen 7a for a predetermined period. . “Den Chu” refers to the second starting port 21. The second right-handed notification effect is an information effect executed when the game state is set to the high base state, and may be displayed during the execution of the high base state, or the predetermined condition is satisfied. May end. For example, when the right hit is actually detected by detecting a game ball at the gate 28, the notification effect may be ended. Further, in the high base state, the notification effect may be ended under the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed, the special symbol (second special symbol) is variably displayed a predetermined number of times, or the like. Further, after the start of the high base state, the presentation mode of the notification presentation may be changed with the lapse of a predetermined period (establishment of the predetermined condition). For example, the notification effect may be displayed large at the beginning of the high base state and then displayed small.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S5002 that the gaming state is not the high base state (NO in S5002), then it is determined whether or not the second right-handing notification effect is being executed (S5006). In S5002, when it is determined that the game state is not the high base state, that is, the low base state, for example, the occurrence of non-time saving big hit that the game state after the big hit game is set to the low base state can be mentioned. . In addition, although the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the high base state, a short time jackpot has occurred, but in the high base state, even if the special symbol hit determination of the upper limit number (100 times in this embodiment) is executed, When the big hit game is not executed, the case where the low base state is set can be given. This latter case is used to determine in S5006 that the second right-handing notification effect is being executed. When it is determined in S5006 that the second right-handing notification effect is being executed (YES in S5006), a second right-handing notification effect ending command is set to end the second right-handing notification effect being executed, The processing moves to S5007.

  In S5007, it is determined whether or not the number of second effect holdings (the number of second special figure holdings) is greater than zero. In the first embodiment, since the upper limit number of the second effect hold that can be stored in the second effect hold storage unit is "1", it means whether or not there is the second effect hold (whether it is "1"). Is also possible. In S5007, the number of second effect hold stored in the second effect hold storage unit is more than 0, that is, the second special symbol hit determination is executed from now on and the second effect symbol (second special symbol) is changed. If it is determined to display (YES in S5007), the process proceeds to S5009. Further, in S5007, when it is determined that the hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit (NO in S5007), then whether the second effect symbol (second special symbol) is being variably displayed or not The determination is made (S5011). In S5011, the second effect symbol (second special symbol) is being variably displayed, that is, when it is determined that the result of the second special symbol hit determination will be shown (YES in S5011), the process proceeds to S5009. . In this way, whether the undigested holding information is stored in the second effect holding storage unit, or the undigested holding information is not stored in the second effect holding storage unit, but the effect design related to the second special symbol (the (2 effect symbols) are being displayed in a variable display, that is, if it is determined that the result of the second special symbol hit determination will be shown, the process proceeds to S5009.

  In S5009, the left-handing notification prohibition flag is turned ON (if it is already ON, it remains ON) (S5009), the chance chance flag is turned ON (S5010), and the process ends. As a result, even when the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the low base state, whether or not the undigested holding information is stored in the second effect holding storage unit or the second effect holding storage unit is not yet held. Although the digestion hold information is not stored, when the effect symbol (second effect symbol) relating to the second special symbol is being variably displayed, the left-handing notification prohibition flag is turned on. In this special state, even if a right hit is detected in the low base state, the left hit notification effect is not specially executed, and the game state when the special state ends is the low base state and the non-hit game state. As a condition, the left-handed notification effect is brought into a state in which it can be executed. In addition, in this special state, the sub-control unit 90 does not execute the right-handing notification effect, so that it is a period in which neither the left-handing notification effect nor the right-handing notification effect is executed.

  Most, the firing direction indicator 47 (first firing notification means) controlled by the main control unit 80 described above, if the game state is a low base state, whether the second special symbol is held or not, and whether or not it is in a variable display. Regardless, the display mode (notification mode) showing the left-handed game is set. However, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the launch direction indicator 47 indicates a right-handed gaming state or a left-handed gaming state with a relatively small-sized display unit (LED), so that the display screen 7a is used. It is difficult for the player to recognize, as compared with the launch notification effect (also referred to as “second launch notification means”). Most players play the game by paying attention to the display mode of the display screen 7a shown in FIG. 3 instead of the display mode of the main display 40 shown in FIG. It is said that changes are hard to notice.

  Here, "even if the game state after the big hit game is set to the low base state, whether the undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold memory unit or the second effect hold memory unit. If the pending information that has not been digested is not stored, but the effect design related to the second special symbol (the second effect design) is being displayed in a variable manner, ”the left-handing notification prohibition flag is turned ON, and the right-handing is detected. Even if the left-handing notification is not performed or the second left-handing notification effect shown in FIG. 58 is not executed immediately based on the low base state setting, This is because the big hit game may occur again based on the determination of whether or not the second special symbol has been confirmed to be executed. Then, when the big hit game occurs again, it is necessary to perform a right hitting game in which a game ball is shot to the right game area (second game area). For example, when the gaming state after the big hit game is set to a low base state and immediately executes the second left-handing notification effect (fourth firing notification effect), the second special symbol hit / miss related to the holding or changing thereafter. When a big hit is obtained based on the result of the determination, the right-handed notification effect is executed again in an extremely short period. In this way, during the short period after the right-handed game state (big hit game) is finished, the left-handed notification is first performed to make the left-handed game play, and when the big hit is made again, the right-handed notification is given again. When a game mode (launching direction notification mode), such as performing an effect and performing a right-handed game, is executed, the player feels annoyed and may reduce the interest of the game.

  In order to prevent the deterioration of the game enjoyment due to such a complicated launch notification effect, "even when the game state after the big hit game is set to the low base state, the undigested state in the second effect hold storage unit If the hold information is stored, or the undigested hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit, but is in the variable display of the effect design (second effect design) related to the second special symbol ”, Until the variable display of the second effect symbol is all finished (until the result of the second special symbol hit determination is displayed), the left-handing notification prohibition flag is turned ON, and the second left-handing notification effect is not executed. I am supposed to. As a result, in this special state, even if the player continues the right-handed game in the low base state or stops the firing, the left-handed notification effect is not executed.

  In addition, the big hit game is executed based on the variable display of the second effect symbol (whether the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit, or a small hit and a big area to be a big hit) During the big hit game, the left-handed notification effect is continuously prohibited. On the other hand, all of the second effect hold (second special symbol hold) disappears, and the variable display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) relating to the second special symbol ends, and the effect symbol relating to this second special symbol When the big hit game is not executed based on the variable display of the (second effect symbol), a process (S5014) for turning off the left-handed notification prohibition flag is executed.

  Specifically, in S5007, it is determined that the holding information is not stored in the second effect holding storage unit (NO in S5007), and the effect symbol (second effect symbol) relating to the second special symbol is variably displayed. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S5011), the re-chance mode flag is set to OFF (if OFF, it remains OFF) (S5012), the second firing notification flag is set to OFF (S5013), and left-handed notification is prohibited. The flag is turned off (S5014), the second left-handed notification effect production execution command is set (S5015), and the process ends. Further, when the second left-handing notification effect execution command set in S5015 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the predetermined effect image shown in FIG. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a firing notification effect (a firing direction notification effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, in the "second left-handing notification effect (fourth firing notification effect)", a character display such as "Chance mode has ended, aim at the left side area and shoot" is displayed on the display screen 7a for a predetermined period. To display. As a result, after that, when the game ball is detected by the gate 28 (the right-handed game is detected), the first left-handed notification effect (third launch notification effect) based on the gate passage processing (S4420) shown in FIG. Will be executed.

  In addition, in the first embodiment, a state in which the game state is set to the high base state (second frequency state) is referred to as a "chance mode", and the frequency of entering the second starting opening is increased (second number). It is easy to enter the starting port). And the probability that is determined as a big hit in the second special symbol hit determination is the same as the first special symbol hit determination, the probability that is determined as a small hit in the second special symbol hit determination is the first special symbol hit It is set higher than the judgment. As a result, the big hit is made based on the small hit (small hit V), and the possibility that the next big hit game will be executed in a short period of time is set to be very high. Therefore, in the chance mode, there is a high possibility that the next big hit game will be executed during the chance mode, that is, a so-called condominium (continuous big hit game) is likely to occur. Also, if the big hit is a short-time big hit, the chance mode will be set again after the big hit game is over.

  In the chance mode (time saving state, high base state), the probability of being in the time saving state is 49.5% when the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit. Further, the probability of being in a time saving state when the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit and a big hit based on passing a specific area is set to 49.8%. That is, the probability that the big hit game is executed during the chance mode and the chance mode (time saving state) is set again after the end of the big hit game is about 50%.

  On the other hand, in the low base state (non-time saving state, normal state), the probability of being in the time saving state is 100% when the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit. Further, the probability of being in a time saving state when the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit and a big hit based on passing a specific area is also 100%. That is, in the low base state (non-time saving state, normal state), if the second special symbol hit determination is executed and the big hit game is executed, chance mode (time saving state, high base state after the end of the big hit game. ) Is set to 100%. Further, the probability that the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a big hit is the same as the probability that the result of the first special symbol hit determination is a big hit is "1 / 215.57", which is a small decision It is set to a probability that it is difficult to determine a big hit by the number of times (for example, “1” times).

  On the other hand, the probability that the result of the second special symbol hit determination is a small hit is "1 / 4.07", and the probability that the result of the first special symbol hit determination is a small hit is "1/19" .99 ”. Therefore, the probability that the result of the second special symbol hit determination is determined to be a small hit is set to be significantly higher than the probability that the result of the first special symbol hit determination is determined to be a small hit. In addition, in the second special symbol hit determination, the possibility of determining a small hit with a small number of times of determination (for example, "1" times) is relatively high (about 25% once). Therefore, in the low base state (normal state, non-time saving state), when the second special symbol hit determination is executed, there is a high possibility that the big hit game is executed, and after the big hit game is always the chance mode (high Since it is set to the base state), it can be said that the chance mode is likely to be executed.

  Here, the second special symbol hit determination in the low base state is set to be more advantageous than the first special symbol hit determination in the low base state, but in the low base state, the game ball to the second starting opening The entry frequency is set low. Therefore, in the low base state, it is difficult to insert the game ball into the second starting opening and execute the second special symbol winning / discarding judgment advantageous to the player. Further, in the low base state, since a left-handed game is played, it is extremely difficult (impossible) to pass the game ball through the gate 28 or to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 21 in the first place. It can be said that

  On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, it is relatively easy to execute the second special symbol win / loss determination in the low base state when the gaming state is set to the high base state. In the high base state, since it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 21, the game ball is entered into the second starting opening 21 and the second special symbol is variably displayed. (2) Special information reservation storage unit stores undigested reservation information (second special figure reservation). Then, the big hit game is executed based on the determination result of the second special symbol that is being displayed in a variable state in this state, and when the game state after the big hit game is set to the low base state, "in the low base state The state (special state) in which the second special symbol hit determination is executed ”.

  Therefore, in the case where the game state after the big hit game is set to the low base state described with reference to FIG. 57, whether or not undigested holding information is stored in the second effect holding storage unit, or the second If the pending information that has not been digested is not stored in the effect holding storage unit, but the effect design relating to the second special symbol (the second effect design) is being displayed in a variable state, "then, it is executed in the low base state. It is a state showing the result of the 2 special symbol winning / absence determination, and is a "re-chance mode" in which the player is highly likely to return to the "chance mode (high base state)" again. Then, a re-chance mode flag is provided as a flag for indicating a period (“re-chance mode”) that is likely to enter the “chance mode” again, and the re-chance mode flag is turned on in S5010. . The sub-control unit can determine the state of the re-chance mode flag and execute the re-chance effect on the display screen 7a or the like.

  In this way, "when the game state after the big hit game is set to the low base state, the undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold storage section, or in the second effect hold storage section. If the pending information that has not been digested is not stored but the variation of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) relating to the second special symbol is being displayed ”, that is, in the re-chance mode (special condition), the low base state (left) Although it is set to the hit state, it is highly likely that it will be set to the high base state (right hit state) again (via the big hit game) in a short period of time. Therefore, waiting for the end of the variable display of the second special symbol whose execution has been confirmed, if the big hit game is not executed, the left hitting notification prohibition flag is turned off, and the left hitting notification effect based on the right hit detection ( The first left-handed launch notification effect) can be executed. In addition, the left-handed notification effect (second left-handed shot notification effect) is executed based on the end of the variable display of the second special symbol. As a result, the player switches to the left-handed game and plays the game aiming at the first starting opening 20.

  By doing as described above, it is possible to prevent the firing notification effect such as the right-handing notification effect and the left-handing notification effect from being executed at a high frequency, and the player can change the shooting direction many times in a short period of time. It is possible to eliminate the trouble of switching and prevent the user from feeling that the game is bothersome. As a result, it becomes possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 41 (B) and FIGS. 60 to 62. In the first embodiment, the special computer 2 continuous variation flag is turned on during the big hit game so that the duration of the extended game can be easily grasped by the hall computer or the like connected to the external output device 83 (signal output unit, external terminal version 141). And, in any of the time saving games, a specific signal (special signal) output in the ON state was provided. Accordingly, the hall computer or the like that has received the specific signal can determine that it is in the extended holiday period (specific period) if it determines that the specific signal is in the ON state. However, it is not limited to such a mode. According to the aspect of the first embodiment, it is very easy to determine whether or not the continuous vacation period is a continuous vacation period defined by the gaming machine. However, it is a special signal because it is difficult to set the extended vacation period on the side of the hall computer due to individual signals, or other types do not handle it like the external output signals of the pachinko gaming machine. Therefore, there is a problem that the versatility is reduced. In addition, the control unit for determining whether the gaming state of the gaming machine is (1) a big hit game, (2) a special figure 2 continuous variation flag ON, or (3) a short time game, The state judgment control unit ".

[Output signal]
In the second embodiment, it is assumed that a plurality of signals capable of specifying the extended holiday period are output to the outside, and the extended holiday period is set on the side of the hall computer that receives the multiple signals. Specifically, a game signal (game information) that can be output to the outside by the information output processing (FIGS. 60 to 62) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 41 (B). By the information output processing of the second embodiment, it is assumed that a predetermined game signal (game information) generated by the game control microcomputer or the like is output in a form that can be received by an external device (hall computer or the like). In the second embodiment, as the signals output from the main control board 80 to the outside of the gaming machine, there are six types of signals shown in FIG. 41B. The six types of output signals will be described.

  The information output circuit 82 of the main control board 80 of the second embodiment is provided with the first to sixth output sections as in the first embodiment, and the signal generated by the game control microcomputer 81 is the information output circuit 82 ( The first to sixth output units of the signal output unit) are output to the external output device 83 (the signal output unit, the external signal output unit, the external terminal plate 141) in the ON state or the OFF state, respectively. Further, the first output section of the information output circuit 82 can output a big hit game information signal (hit in-game signal), the second output section can output a short-time medium signal, and the third output section. Special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal (continuous signal) can be output, the small output game signal can be output from the fourth output unit, the special symbol determination signal can be output from the fifth output unit, the sixth An error signal can be output from the output section. These output signals are switched to an ON state (logic of signal: 1) or an OFF state (logic of signal: 0) according to the game state.

  Specifically, the big hit game information signal is output in the ON state at the start of the big hit game, and is output in the OFF state after a predetermined period has elapsed from the end of the big hit game. That is, the "big hit game information signal" is output in the ON state during the delay time of the predetermined period after the big hit game is being executed and after the big hit is finished, and is output in the OFF state in other periods. In this respect, in the first embodiment, it is different from the "big hit game signal" which is output in the ON state only during the big hit game.

  The time saving signal is output in the ON state during the time saving state (high base state), and is output in the OFF state during the non-time saving state. Further, the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal is output in the ON state when the second special symbol is continuously displayed in a variable state in the OFF state, and is output in the OFF state when the first special symbol is displayed in a variable state in the ON state. In addition, the small hitting game signal is output in the ON state during execution of the small hitting game, and is output in the OFF state during non-execution of the small hitting game. Further, the special symbol confirmation signal is turned on for a predetermined time (0.6 s in this embodiment) from the time when the special symbol is stopped (decision stop display), and is turned off after a predetermined time has passed in the on state. It The error signal (abnormal signal) is turned on when a predetermined error (for example, frame opening) is detected, and turned off when the error is canceled (for example, frame closing).

[Information output processing]
Next, the information output process (S209) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 60 to 62. In the information output process (S209) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether the big hit game execution flag is ON, that is, whether the big hit game is being executed (S5151). In S5151, when the big hit game execution flag is ON, that is, when it is determined that the big hit game is being executed (YES in S5151), the big hit game information flag is turned ON, and the big hit game information signal is output in the ON state. The hall computer or the like that has received the big hit game information signal in the ON state determines that the current game state is the big hit game. Here, the "big hit game information signal" is output in an ON state or an OFF state in response to the state (ON or OFF) of the big hit game information flag, and during the big hit game is being executed (the role continuously operating device). Is being activated).

  Further, as described above, the "big hit game information signal" in the ON state is turned off after a predetermined time (50 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed from the end of the big hit game. Thereby, the timing when the big hit game information signal is turned off is delayed, and the ON period can be set to be slightly longer than the actual big hit game execution period. As a result, the game state after the big hit game is set to the non-time saving state (low base state), and the second special symbol is based on the reservation information stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b in the non-time saving state. When the variable display, after the big hit game ends, at the timing before the start of the variable display of the second special symbol, all of the big hit game information signal, special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal and the signal during time saving and shortening are turned off. It is possible to surely prevent it.

  In S5151, when it is determined that the big hit game execution flag is not ON (NO in S5151), it is then determined whether the big hit game information flag is ON (S5154), and the big hit game information flag is not ON, that is, the big hit. When it is determined that the game information signal is in the OFF state (NO in S5154), the process proceeds to S5160. On the other hand, in S5154, when the big hit game information flag is ON, that is, the big hit game execution flag is OFF, but it is determined that the big hit game information flag is ON (YES in S5154), then the delay timer Whether or not it is being executed, that is, whether or not the delay time is being measured by the delay timer is determined (S5155). If it is determined in S5155 that the delay timer is not measuring the delay time (NO in S5155), the delay timer is set to a predetermined delay time (50 ms in this embodiment) and the delay time measurement is started. Then (S5107), the process proceeds to S5157.

  In S5155, when it is determined that the delay time is being measured by the delay timer (YES in S5155), the process proceeds to S5157. In S5157, it is determined whether or not the value of the delay timer is “0”, and when it is determined that the value is not “0”, that is, the delay time is still being measured (delay processing is being executed) (NO in S5157), S5160 is executed. Move to processing. In S5157, when it is determined that the value of the delay timer is “0” (YES in S5157), the big hit game information flag is turned off (S5158), the big hit game information signal is output in the OFF state (S5159), and S5160 is executed. Move to processing. This completes the delay process of the big hit game information signal. The delay time may be set to a time longer than the cycle (4 ms) of the interrupt process (S105), and may not be 50 ms.

  In S5160, it is determined whether the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is ON. "Special symbol 2 continuous variation flag" is, in the special symbol variation process (S1104), the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the second special symbol is continuous (two or more consecutive) variation It is turned on based on the display. Further, when the first special symbol is variably displayed while the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is turned on, it is turned off. In addition, in the present embodiment, the number of consecutive times is set to 2 times, but it is set to a predetermined number of times of 3 times or more, and when the second special symbol is variably displayed continuously for the predetermined number of times, the "special figure 2 continuous variation flag" is turned on. It may be done.

  When it is determined in S5160 that the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is ON (YES in S5160), the special figure 2 continuous variation signal is output in the ON state (S5161), and the process proceeds to S5163. Hall computer or the like, which has received the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal in the ON state, can determine that the current game state is a state in which the second special symbol continuously changes and is displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is not ON (NO in S5160), the special figure 2 continuous variation signal is output in the OFF state (S5162), and the process proceeds to S5163. Hall computer or the like which receives the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal in the OFF state can determine that the current game state is a state in which the second special symbol does not continuously change and display. In S5163, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S5163), and when it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S5163), the time saving medium signal is output in the ON state (S5113), and the process proceeds to S5120. To do. The hall computer or the like which has received the ON / OFF signal during the ON state can determine that the current game state is the ON / OFF state. When it is determined in S5163 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S5163), the time saving signal is output in the OFF state (S5115), and the process proceeds to S5120. The hall computer or the like that has received the time saving signal during the OFF state can determine that the current game state is the non-time saving state. Further, the processing of S5120 to S5131 shown in FIG. 62 is the same as the processing of the first embodiment, and therefore its explanation is omitted.

  As described above, in the second embodiment, as the signal generated by the game control microcomputer 81, a plurality of signals can be output to the outside, and the hall computer or the like connected to the external output device reads the signals to be output to the outside. It is possible to grasp the number of consecutive holidays (specific period), the number of big hit games during the period (number of consecutive holidays), the number of times of fluctuation display, etc., and provide them to the player as game information. In particular, since a big hit game information signal, a time saving signal and a special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal are output as signals capable of grasping the extended holiday period, it is possible to appropriately grasp the extended holiday period based on these signals. .

  Similarly to the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment also determines whether or not the special figure 2 is continuously changed and displayed by the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is over. Even when is a non-time saving state, when the big hit game is executed again based on the result of the second special symbol hit determination related to the second special symbol reservation, the determination of the extended game period is turned off Without making it possible to determine that the extended holiday period is continuing. Also, by considering the jackpot game information signal, it is considered that the jackpot game is continuing for a predetermined period after the jackpot game is actually finished. It is possible to reliably prevent the judgment. This makes it possible to set the extended holiday period as long as possible, and it is possible to count the number of big hit games during the extended holiday period (so-called number of extended holiday games) as high as possible, thereby enhancing the enjoyment of the game.

  Next, a pachinko gaming machine 151 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 to 67. The pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment is partially different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment in the structure of the gaming machine frame 50 and the configuration of the control unit. Since the other parts have the same structure, the difference will be mainly described and the common parts will not be described. The same components as those in the first embodiment will be described using the same reference numerals.

  The pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 to 67. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 151 as an example of the game machine will be described as being the same as the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 151. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 151 is set to a direction closer to the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 151, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 151 is set to be a direction away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 151. explain.

  As shown in FIG. 63, the pachinko gaming machine 151 according to the third embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (not shown) mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. The gaming machine frame 50 forms an outer shell of the pachinko gaming machine 151, and includes an outer frame 53, a main body frame 52, and a front frame (glass door frame) 51. The front frame (front door part) 51 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 53 and the main body frame 52, and has a vertical rectangular shape that holds the game board 2. An opening is formed in the center of the front frame 51, and a transparent glass plate (window) 152 is attached to the opening so that the player can visually recognize the game area (predetermined area) 3.

  The front frame 51 includes the upper decoration unit 200 on the upper side, the left decoration unit 210 on the left side, the right decoration unit 220 on the right side, the operation mechanism unit 230 on the lower side, and the upper decoration unit 200 on the rear side. A base member for assembling the left decoration unit 210, the right decoration unit 220, and the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided.

  On the right side of the operation mechanism unit (game medium storage section) 230, a handle (shooting operation means) 60 for shooting a game ball with a shooting intensity according to the rotation angle is provided. Further, in the operation mechanism unit 230, a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls (game medium), and a surplus ball receiving plate (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in the hit ball supply plate 61. Is provided. Further, the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (cross key) 64 which can be operated by the player at the time of effect executed as the game progresses. The select button 64 is composed of an up button, a down button, a left button, and a right button. Further, on the left side of the operation mechanism unit 230, a call switch 180 (operation means, input means) for calling (calling) an employee in the hall is provided. The call switch 180 is arranged next to the select button 64 in a position that is easily visible to the player. A detailed description of the call switch 180 will be given later.

  As shown in FIGS. 63 to 65, the upper decoration unit (upper decoration part) 200 includes a box-shaped housing part 290 with an open upper side, a left frame movable body 600L and a right frame movable part housed in the housing part 290. And a body 600R. A rotating shaft 441 extending in the front-rear direction is attached to the center of the housing portion 290 in the left-right direction, and the rotating shaft is inclined downward toward the front. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are rotatably attached to the rotation shaft 441.

  In the initial state, the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the storage positions (standby position, first position) shown in FIGS. 63 and 64. The left frame movable body 600L rotates 90 degrees clockwise from the storage position around the rotation axis 441 at the time of initial operation when the power is turned on or when a predetermined game effect (SP reach effect or big hit effect) is executed. 65, the projection position (operating position, second position) is obtained. At the same time, the right frame movable body 600R rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise around the rotation shaft 441 from the storage position to the projecting position (operating position, second position) shown in FIG. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are driven by a frame movable body drive motor (not shown). The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are collectively referred to as "frame movable body 600 (movable member)".

  The frame movable body 600 is below the upper edge 155 of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 51) as shown in FIGS. 63 and 64 when in the storage position. Then, when the frame movable body 600 moves to the projecting position, as shown in FIG. 65, it projects above the upper edge 155 of the gaming machine frame 50. This makes it possible to give a strong impact to the player.

  As shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, the front end position P1 of the upper decoration unit 200 is located ahead of the front end position P2 of the operation mechanism unit 230. That is, the upper decoration unit 200 is projected most forward than the other units (members) of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 51). Therefore, in the gaming machine frame 50, the upper decoration unit 200 has a shape protruding toward the player, and it is possible to give an impact in terms of shape. It should be noted that the upper decoration unit 200 is largely projected forward, so that the housing portion 290 becomes large and the frame movable body 600 can be made large.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 63, a frame lamp 156 is provided on the front wall portion of the upper decoration unit 200. Specifically, the frame lamp 66 includes, in order from the left side to the right side, an “L” -shaped first light emitting portion, an “O” -shaped second light emitting portion, and a “G” -shaped third light emitting portion. And a fourth light emitting portion having an “O” shape. Thus, the frame lamp 156 forms a series of meaningful character strings composed of "LOGO".

  As shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, a data display 160 is installed above the pachinko gaming machine 151. The data display 160 displays the operation status (game status, game status) of the connected pachinko gaming machine 151. The data display 160 includes a fixing device 161, which is fixed to the vertical wall surface SH, a display device 162 which is attached to the fixing device 161 so as to be tiltable back and forth, and a call for attracting employees in the hall. A button 163 and a calling lamp 164 for indicating that the data display 160 is in a calling state (during a call) are provided.

  When the call button 163 is pressed (pressed), a signal for calling is transmitted from the data display 160 to the hall computer 142. Accordingly, the hall computer 142 can recognize that the data display 160 is in the calling state. In this case, the employee in the hall heads for the pachinko gaming machine 151 where the call button 163 is pressed. At this time, the calling lamp 164 continues to emit light (light) based on the pressing operation of the call button 163. As a result, the data display 160 is shown to the player, the surrounding employees, etc. in the calling state.

  Then, when the player or the employee in the hall called up presses the call button 163 while the data display 160 is in a calling state, a non-calling signal is transmitted from the data display 160 to the hall computer 142. To be done. Accordingly, the hall computer 142 can recognize that the data display 160 has switched to the non-calling state (normal state). Further, at this time, the calling lamp 164 is switched from lighting to extinguishing based on the pressing operation of the calling button 163. As a result, the calling state of the data display 160 is released to the player and the surrounding employees.

  On the display device 162, a start number display section 165 showing the number of times the special symbols are variably displayed, a big hit number display section showing the number of wins of today's (predetermined period) big hit, and the number of prize balls (the number of winning balls) An award ball number display section and the like are provided. The display unit provided in the display device 162 is not limited to the start count display unit, the big hit count display unit, and the prize ball count display unit, and the high-probability occurrence count display unit that indicates the number of occurrences of the high probability state. Alternatively, there may be provided a day before big hit number display section for indicating the number of big hits for the previous day, which can be appropriately changed.

  The display device 162 can change the forward tilt angle θ with respect to the fixing device 161 from 15 degrees to 25 degrees. Since the display device 162 is tilted forward as described above, the player 162 can easily see the display device 162. However, as described above, when the frame movable body 600 projects above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, the frame movable body 600 may interfere with the display device 162.

  As shown in FIG. 65, the frame movable body 600 of the third embodiment protrudes obliquely forward in a side view. This avoids interference between the frame movable body 600 and the display device 162. As a result, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, the front end position P3 of the frame movable body 600 is located in front of the front end position P1 of the upper decoration unit 200. That is, the movable frame body 600 at the projecting position projects further forward than the upper decorative unit 200 projecting forward. Therefore, the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position comes closer to the player, and it is possible to strengthen the impact on the player. When the frame movable body 600 is in the projecting position, the forward tilt angle φ (see FIG. 65) of the frame movable body 600 with respect to the vertical wall surface SH is 25 degrees.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 66, the pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment has a game control one-chip microcomputer for controlling the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program on the main control board 80, as in the first embodiment. 81 (hereinafter, also referred to as "game control microcomputer") is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 (game control section) has a ROM storing programs for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM used as a work memory, a CPU for executing the programs stored in the ROM, data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) for inputting / outputting is included.

  Various sensors and solenoids (not shown) are connected to the main control board 80 via a relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input from each sensor to the main control board 80, and a signal is output from the main control board 80 to each solenoid. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting opening sensor 20a, a second starting opening sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first big winning opening sensor 30a, a second big winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a and a general winning opening. The mouth sensor 27a is connected.

  The first starting opening sensor 20a is provided in the first starting opening 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first starting opening 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first special winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first special winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first special winning opening 30. The second special winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second special winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. Further, a non-specific area sensor may be provided in the second special winning opening 35 to detect a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70 in the second special winning opening 35. The general ball entrance sensor 27a is provided in the general ball entrance 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general ball entrance 27.

  The first starting opening sensor 20a, the second starting opening sensor 21a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the general entrance opening sensor 27a have detected a game ball. Based on this, it is also referred to as a "first specific signal output unit" that outputs the first specific signal to the main control board 80 (game control unit). The first specific signals (the first start opening detection signal, the second start opening detection signal, the first big winning opening detection signal, the second big winning opening detection signal, the specific area detection signal, which are output from these first specific signal output units, The general entrance detection signal) is input to the main control board 80 (game control section), and after predetermined control processing is executed by the game control microcomputer 81, external output signals (big hit signal, symbol determination signal, award) It is output to the external terminal board 141 (external output part) as a ball information signal, a game state signal, etc.).

  Further, the first specific signals (the first start opening detection signal, the second start opening detection signal, the first big winning opening detection signal, the second big winning opening detection signal, the specific area detection, which are output by these first specific signal output sections, The signal, the general entrance detection signal) is input to the main control board 80 (game control unit, main board), and after the predetermined control processing is executed by the game control microcomputer 81, the payout control board 110 ( After being input to the game control unit and the main board and a predetermined control process is executed by the payout control microcomputer 116, an external output signal (for example, a prize ball information signal or the like) is output to the external terminal board 141 (external output unit). Is output. In addition, the starting opening detection signal is also referred to as a "teaching detection signal".

  Further, the main control board 80 is also referred to as a win / loss determination control unit that makes a win / loss determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Further, the main control board 80 and the payout control unit 110 are also referred to as a special game control unit that executes a special game in which a predetermined game profit can be given to the player when the result of the hit determination is the specific result. In addition, the payout control unit 110 is also referred to as a game profit granting control unit that manages and controls the amount of game profit granting.

  In addition, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is installed adjacent to the payout device 120 (prize balls and ball rental) and the card unit (pachinko gaming machine 151), and enables ball lending based on information such as a prepaid card inserted. No. 1) is connected, and the launching device is also connected via a launching control circuit (not shown). The firing device 112 includes a handle 60.

  The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (hereinafter, also referred to as “payout control microcomputer”) that performs control processing relating to payout of game balls according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 (payout control unit, game control unit) has a ROM storing a program for controlling payout, a RAM used as a work memory, a CPU for executing the program stored in the ROM, and data. And an I / O port unit (input / output circuit) for inputting and outputting signals.

  The payout control microcomputer 116 drives the payout motor of the payout device 120 to pay out the prize balls based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit connected to the pachinko gaming machine 151. Or pay out balls. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by one of the two payout sensors for counting, and a detection signal from the payout sensor is output to the payout control board 110. Further, the number of lent balls to be paid out is also detected by the payout sensor for counting, and a detection signal (added game sphere detection signal) from the payout sensor (added game sphere detection unit) is output to the payout control board 110.

  The above-mentioned payout sensor outputs a first specific signal to the payout control board 110 (game control section, main board, game profit giving control section) based on the fact that a game ball has been detected. Also referred to as "output unit". The first specific signal (payout sensor detection signal) output by the first specific signal output unit is input to the payout control board 110 (game control unit), and after a predetermined control process is executed by the payout control microcomputer 116. , And is output to the external terminal board 141 (external output unit) as an external output signal (prize ball information signal or the like).

  Further, as in the first embodiment, 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 communication connection in which only signals can be transmitted from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) is interposed as a communication direction regulating means. The configuration of the other control boards such as the sub-control board, the image control board, the audio control board, and the lamp control board is the same as that of the first embodiment, and thus detailed description thereof will be omitted (see FIG. 5).

  As shown in FIG. 66, in the third embodiment, the external terminal board 141 (corresponding to the external output device 83) is connected to both the main control board 80 and the payout control board 110. Instead of such a mode, the external terminal board 141 (external output device) may be connected to the main control board 80 and not connected to the payout control board 110 (however, an output signal from the payout control board 110). Can be output to the external terminal board 141 via the main control board 80). Further, the external terminal board 141 may be connected to the payout control board 110 and not connected to the main control board 80 (however, an output signal from the main control board 80 may be connected to the external control board 110 via the payout control board 110). It is possible to output to 141). Even when the external terminal board 141 is connected to both the main control board 80 and the payout control board 110 as in the third embodiment, the output signal from the main control board 80 is output to the payout control board 110. The output signal from the payout control board 110 may be output to the external terminal board 141 via the main control board 80.

  Based on the signals output from the game control microcomputer 81 or the payout control microcomputer 116, various signals are output to an external device such as the data display 160 or the hall computer 142 arranged outside the pachinko gaming machine 151. The external terminal board 141 is provided with a plurality of channels for external output. The connector corresponding to each channel and the connector on the data display 160 side are connected by a cable. Then, one signal is output from each connector to the outside.

  The external terminal board 141 can output a big hit signal (big hit playing signal) from one of the plurality of channels. The big hit signal is a signal indicating that the big hit game is being executed. Further, the external terminal board 141 can output a symbol determination signal (special symbol determination signal) from one of the plurality of channels. The symbol determination signal (special symbol determination signal) is a signal indicating that the special symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed. In addition, the external terminal board 141 can output the prize ball information signal from one of the plurality of channels. The prize ball information signal is a signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of prize balls (game profit) have been discharged. Further, the external terminal board 141 can output a calling signal from one of the plurality of channels. The call signal is a signal indicating that the call switch 180, which will be described in detail later, is pressed. In addition, the external terminal plate 141 can output a frame opening signal from one of the plurality of channels. The frame opening signal (frame signal) is a signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 50, which will be described in detail later, is open.

  In addition to the above-mentioned signals, when the variable winning device 22 and the special winning device (the first special winning device 31 and the second special winning device 36) are not in operation, the winning openings of these devices (the first special winning opening) 30, the second big winning opening 35, the second starting opening 21) a security signal indicating that there is a winning, a starting opening signal indicating that there is a winning at the first starting opening 20 or the second starting opening 21, A high-probability state signal, which indicates that the state is in a high-probability state, which will be described later, and an excessive entry indicating that a predetermined number or more of game balls have been entered during a predetermined period at a specific entrance. Signals can be output from each channel. Further, in addition to the big hit signal described above, it may be configured to be able to output a signal indicating that the big hit game is being executed or is in a high base state (a signal during continuous play, an advantageous state signal), etc., an external terminal board The type of signal output from 141 can be changed as appropriate.

  In the third embodiment, the payout control microcomputer 116 outputs signals to the external terminal board 141 (outer end output signal, specific signal, special signal), and the game control microcomputer 81 outputs to the external terminal board 141. The signals (outer end output signal, specific signal, special signal) to be output are separate signals (parallel data), and are input to the external terminal board 141 as parallel data. When parallel data is input to the external terminal board 141, a signal transmission element such as a photo relay provided corresponding to each channel switches between a conducting state and a non-conducting state according to each input signal. As a result, an external output signal (a big hit signal, a symbol determination signal, a prize ball information signal, a calling signal, a frame opening signal, etc.) is output from the channel in which the photo relay is in a conductive state.

  The signal output from the payout control microcomputer 116 to the external terminal board 141 and the signal output from the game control microcomputer 81 to the external terminal board 141 may be serial data having a plurality of bits of information. . In this case, the serial data is converted into parallel data by an S / P conversion circuit (serial / parallel conversion circuit) not shown, and is input to the external terminal board 141 as parallel data.

  The data display 160 counts the number of times the variable display of the special symbol is performed based on the switching (ON edge) from the non-reception of the symbol confirmation signal to the reception, and the count value is the start number of the data display 160. Display on the display. That is, when the first starting opening sensor 20 a or the second starting opening sensor 21 a detects a ball entering, a detection signal is input to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Thereby, the game control microcomputer 81 acquires various random number values such as a big hit random number to be described later and determines whether or not it is a big hit. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 variably displays the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) indicating the determination result of whether or not it is a big hit, and then performs a stop display (confirmed display). At this time (at the timing of stop display), the game control microcomputer 81 outputs an outer end output signal indicating the confirmation display of the special symbol to the external terminal board 150. Thereby, the external terminal board 141 outputs a symbol confirmation signal to the data display 160. As a result, the data display 160 is configured to display the number of times the variable display of the special symbol is increased by 1 on the start number display section.

  Incidentally, the game control microcomputer outputs an outer end output signal indicating the finalized display of the special symbol to the payout control board 110, and the payout control microcomputer 116 indicates an outer end output signal indicating the finalized display of the input special symbol. May be output to the external terminal board 150 (without performing control processing by the payout control microcomputer 116 or after performing control processing). The same applies to other outer end output signals (big hit signal, symbol determination signal, prize ball information signal, calling signal, frame opening signal, etc.) described later.

  Further, the data display 160 counts the number of big hits generated based on the switching (ON edge) from non-reception of the big hit signal to reception, and displays the count value on the big hit number display section of the data display 160. . That is, as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the obtained big hit random number, and if the determination result is a big hit, after variably displaying a special symbol indicating that it is a big hit, Stop display. And the game control microcomputer 81, when the stop display of the special symbol indicating that it is a big hit ends, the big terminal game (opening game, round game, ending game) is an external terminal output signal indicating that it is in execution Output to the plate 141. As a result, the external terminal board 141 outputs a big hit signal to the data display 160. As a result, in the data display 160, the number of big hits is increased by 1 and displayed in the big hit count display section. The outer end output signal indicating that the big hit game is being executed continues to be output until the ending game is completed.

  Further, the data display 160 counts so that the number of prize balls increases by 10 based on the switching (ON edge) from non-reception to reception of the prize information signal, and the count value of the data display 160. It is displayed on the prize ball number display portion (not shown). That is, after the game ball has entered the first starting opening 20, the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, the second big winning opening 35, or the general-purpose entrance 27, the payout sensor actually pays. When the game ball that has been taken out is detected, a detection signal is input to the payout control board 110. Accordingly, when the payout control microcomputer 116 determines that the paid game balls have reached 10 balls, it outputs an outer end output signal indicating an increase in the prize ball display to the external terminal board 141. The payout control microcomputer 116 does not output an outer end output signal indicating an increase in prize ball display unless it determines that the paid game balls have reached 10 balls. In this way, the external terminal board 141 to which the outer end output signal indicating the increase in the prize sphere display is input outputs the prize sphere information signal to the data display 160. As a result, the data display 160 increases the number of prize balls by 10 on the prize ball number display unit (not shown) and displays the number.

  The hall computer 142 aggregates information such as operation status (gaming status, gaming status) of each pachinko gaming machine installed in the hall including the pachinko gaming machine 151 to perform business management, game management, etc. Device. The hall computer 142 is installed in a hall control room or the like, and is connected to the pachinko gaming machine 151 via the data display 160 or directly to the external terminal board 141. Therefore, the above-mentioned various external output signals (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, prize ball information signal, calling signal, frame opening signal, etc.) are also input to the hall computer 142.

  Next, the configuration of the call switch 180 provided in the operation mechanism unit 230 will be described. It is characterized in that the call switch 180 is provided not on the outside of the gaming machine but on the pachinko gaming machine 151 itself. As shown in FIG. 63, the call switch 180 is an operation means (input means) that can be pressed by the player, and the press operation (press operation) on the call switch 180 is a call built in the call switch 180. It is detected by the sensor 181 (see FIG. 12). The call sensor 181 (second specific signal output unit) is a photosensor having a light emitting unit that emits light and a light receiving unit that receives the light from the light emitting unit, and the light from the light emitting unit is blocked by a pressing operation. By doing so, the pressing operation is detected. Therefore, the call sensor 181 is a momentary operation type sensor that detects only while being pressed. The call switch 180 has a light emitting member (hereinafter referred to as "call lamp") on the front surface side. The call lamp 182 (call notification means) can emit light upward.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 151 is powered on, the power supplied from the power supply board is also supplied to the call lamp 182 in addition to the various control boards. Therefore, the call lamp 182 is in a lighting state in which the lighting (light emission) continues after the power is turned on. As a result, the upward light emitted by the call lamp 182 can be visually recognized by the player. This allows the player to recognize that the call switch 180 is ready for use.

  On the other hand, when the call switch 180 is pressed, a detection signal from the call sensor 181 is input to a control board (not shown) that controls the lighting of the call lamp 182. As a result, the control board switches the call lamp 182 from the lighting state to the blinking state based on the switching (ON edge) from non-reception to reception of the detection signal by the call sensor 181. As a result, the player is made to recognize that the call switch 180 has been pressed and is in a state of being used (calling). After that, when the call switch 180 is pressed, the detection signal from the call sensor 181 is input again to the control board that controls the lighting of the call lamp 182. As a result, the control board switches the call lamp 182 from the blinking state to the lighting state. The blinking of the call lamp 182 corresponds to a call notification for notifying that the call switch 180 has been pressed.

  As shown in FIG. 66, the call switch 180 (call sensor 181) is connected to the external terminal board 141 via the payout control board 110 (main board, game control section) and the main control board 80 (main board, game control section). It is connected. However, the detection signal (second specific signal) by the call sensor 181 is input to the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80, but is not used for the control processing of the payout control microcomputer 116 and the game control microcomputer 81. Instead, it is directly output to the external terminal board 150. That is, the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80 serve as a relay board between the call switch 180 and the external terminal board 150.

  The call switch 180 (call sensor 181) described above is also referred to as a “second specific signal output unit” that outputs a second specific signal (call signal) to the payout control board 110 based on a pressing operation. The second specific signal (calling signal) output by the second specific signal output unit is input to the payout control board 110 (game control unit) and is output without being controlled by the payout control microcomputer 116. It is input to the control board 80 (game control section), output without being controlled by the game control microcomputer 81, and output to the external terminal board 141 (external signal output section) as an external output signal (call signal etc.). It With such a configuration, when the second specific signal (call signal) is sent to the external signal output unit via the game control unit, the control processing load of the control unit of the game control unit increases. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 66, the frame opening switch 183 (frame signal output unit) is, like the calling switch 180, based on the opening of the gaming machine frame 50, the second specific signal to the payout control board 110. It is also referred to as a "second specific signal output unit" that outputs (frame opening signal). The second specific signal (frame opening signal) output by the second specific signal output unit is input to the payout control board 110 (game control unit) and output without being controlled by the payout control microcomputer 116. It is output to the external terminal board 141 (external signal output unit) as an external output signal (frame opening signal or the like) (without being input to the main control board 80). With such a configuration, when the second specific signal (frame opening signal) is sent to the external signal output unit via the game control unit, the control processing load of the control unit of the game control unit increases. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  In the mode of FIG. 66, the call switch 180 (call sensor 181) is connected to the external terminal board 141 via the payout control board 110 (main board, game control section) and the main control board 80 (main board, game control section). It is configured to connect to. Instead of such a mode, the call switch 180 (call sensor 181) does not need to go through the main control board 80 (main board, game control section) but through the payout control board 110 (main board, game control section). It may be configured to be connected to the external terminal board 141. In addition, instead of such a mode, the call switch 180 (call sensor 181) does not go through the payout control board 110 (main board, game control section) but through the main control board 80 (main board, game control section). The external terminal board 141 may be connected to the external terminal board 141. Also in this case, the detection signal (second specific signal) by the call sensor 181 is input to the payout control board 110 or the main control board 80, but is used for the control processing of the payout control microcomputer 116 or the game control microcomputer 81. It is not output, but is output to the external terminal board 150 as it is. That is, the payout control board 110 or the main control board 80 simply serves as a relay board between the call switch 180 and the external terminal board 150. Therefore, even if the detection signal from the call sensor 181 is input to the payout control board 110 or the main control board 80, the detection signal and the payout control microcomputer 116 perform a payout control process, or the game control microcomputer 81 performs game control. It has nothing to do with processing.

  With the above-described configuration, the calling signal output based on the pressing operation of the calling switch 180 is output from the external terminal board 150 and input to the data display 160. The data display 160 causes the call lamp 164 to emit light to indicate the call state. Then, the data display 160 can send a signal for calling to the hall computer 142 so that the data display 160 can know that the data display 160 is in a calling state. Thereby, the employee of the hall can be called to the pachinko gaming machine 1 whose call switch 180 is pressed.

  After that, when the player or an employee of the hall that is called in presses the call switch 180 again, a detection signal from the call switch 180 is output to the external terminal board 141 via the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80. To be done. As a result, the external terminal board 141 outputs a calling signal to the data display 160. In this way, the data indicator 160 that has input the call signal while in the call state turns off the call lamp 164 to indicate the non-call state. Then, the data display 160 can send a non-calling signal to the hall computer 142 to let the user know that the data display 160 has been switched to the non-calling state.

  As described above, the call switch 180 of the third embodiment is a momentary operation type that outputs a detection signal only while it is being pressed. Therefore, when the pressing operation on the call switch 180 is released, the detection signal from the call sensor 181 is not output, and the call signal from the external terminal board 150 is also not output.

  The technical significance of the call switch 180 of the third embodiment will be described. As shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, the front end position P1 of the upper decoration unit 200 is located ahead of the front end position P2 of the operation mechanism unit 230. Therefore, for a player who is playing a game while sitting down, the visibility and operability of the data display 160 installed above the gaming machine 1 deteriorates due to the upper decoration unit 200 projecting forward. In particular, as shown in FIG. 65, when the frame movable body 600 is at the projecting position, it is above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, and thus the call button 163 of the data display 160 is hard to reach. In addition, since the front end position P3 of the frame movable body 600 projects further forward than the upper decorative unit 200 projecting forward, a short player can press the call button 163 while sitting down. Becomes almost impossible.

  Therefore, in the third embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 151 itself is provided with a switch (call switch 180) capable of outputting a signal to the external terminal board. Therefore, when a malfunction or failure occurs during the game, even a short player can press down the call switch 180 to call the employee in the hall while sitting down. Further, the call switch 180 has a configuration in which the call lamp 182 emits light and stands out before being pressed. Therefore, even if the player does not know that the pachinko gaming machine 151 is provided with the call switch 180, the presence of the call switch 180 can be easily understood.

  By the way, for a short player, the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160 is illuminated by the upper decoration unit 200 projecting forward and the frame movable body 600 projecting above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50. May be hard to see or completely invisible. In other words, after the call switch 180 is pressed, it may not be clear whether or not the call is currently being made (the call state of the data display 160). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the call switch 180 is pressed, the call lamp 182 blinks, so that it is possible to visually recognize that the call operation is performed. Thus, the player who has pressed the call switch 180 can recognize that the current time is calling, without seeing the lighting of the calling lamp 164.

  In the third embodiment, the detection signal (second specific signal) by the call sensor 181 is input to the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80, but is used for the control processing of the payout control microcomputer 116 and the game control microcomputer 81. It is output to the external terminal board 141 without being used. Therefore, it is not necessary to change the control processing of the existing payout control microcomputer 116 and the game control microcomputer 81, and the existing main control board 80 can be used as it is. The detection signal from the call sensor 181 is not input to the sub control board 90 or the effect control microcomputer 91. In this way, it is possible to implement the existing pachinko gaming machine with a minimum change in hardware and / or software configuration.

  67 shows another aspect of the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment shown in FIG. In FIG. 66, the calling signal (second specific signal) is input to the payout control board 110, but the calling signal is not input to the payout control microcomputer 116 (is controlled by the payout control microcomputer 116). Output) from the payout control board 110. Further, the call signal (second specific signal) output from the payout control board 110 is then directly input to the main control board 80, but the call signal is not input to the game control microcomputer 81 ( It is output from the main control board 80 without being controlled by the game control microcomputer 81). Further, the calling signal (the second specific signal) output from the main control board 80 is directly input to the external terminal board 141 after that.

  In the mode shown in FIG. 67, instead of the mode described above, when a call signal (second specific signal) is input to the payout control board 110, the call signal is input to the payout control microcomputer 116 and the payout is performed. It is assumed that the information is output from the payout control microcomputer 116 and the payout control board 110 without being processed by the control microcomputer 116. Similarly, when the call signal (second specific signal) output from the payout control board 110 is input to the main control board 80, the call signal is input to the game control microcomputer 81 to control the game. It is directly output from the game control microcomputer 81 and the main control board 81 without being processed by the control microcomputer 81. Further, the calling signal (the second specific signal) output from the main control board 80 is directly input to the external terminal board 141 after that.

  Similarly to the calling signal (second specific signal), the frame open signal (second specific signal) is also opened when the frame open signal (second specific signal) is input to the payout control board 110. It is assumed that the signal is input to the payout control microcomputer 116 and is not directly subjected to control processing by the payout control microcomputer 116, but is output as it is from the payout control microcomputer 116 and the payout control board 110. In addition, the frame opening signal (the second specific signal) output from the payout control board 110 is thereafter input to the external terminal board 141 as it is.

  66 and 67, the second specific signal may be input to only one of the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80 and output without control processing, or the payout control board. The configuration may be such that it is input to both 110 and the main control board 80, is output without control processing by any control board, and is input to the external terminal board. Further, it may be input to a control board other than the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80, output as it is without control processing, and input to an external terminal board.

  As another aspect, the payout control board 110 may be provided with an input time measuring unit (measuring unit) that measures the input time of the frame opening signal (frame signal). When the frame opening signal output from the frame opening switch 183 is input to the payout control unit 110, the input time measuring unit inputs the frame opening signal to the payout control board 110 (continuous input time). The frame opening signal may be output from the payout control board 110 only when the measurement time exceeds a specific time (for example, 1 second). Then, the frame opening signal (the second specific signal) output from the payout control board 110 is input to the external terminal board 141. As a result, when the gaming machine frame (front frame) is opened for an extremely short time (within a specific time), there is almost no risk of fraud, and a frame opening signal is output from the payout control board 110. Do not output. That is, when the gaming machine frame (front frame) is opened for a very short time (within a specific time), the frame opening signal is not output to the external terminal board and is not externally output to the hall computer or the like. As a result, for example, when there is an open state for a very short time due to vibration, or when a frame open signal is output due to noise, it is possible to delete as much information as possible without fraud, and the game shop staff The troublesome work such as the above can be reduced as much as possible.

[Other embodiment 1]
In the above-described embodiment, the extended holiday period is set using the specific flag output based on the special figure 2 continuous change flag and the special figure 2 continuous change signal. That is, in the first and second embodiments, if it is any one of the big hit game state, the time saving game state, and the state in which the second special symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner, it is determined to be the extended holiday period (specific period). I was outputting a signal so that I could. However, the specification of the extended holiday period is not limited to this mode. In another mode, if it is any one of the big hit game state, the time saving game state, and the variable display of the second special symbol, it may be determined to be the extended holiday period. In this other aspect, instead of the special figure 2 continuous variation flag, the special figure 2 variation flag is turned ON when the second special symbol is being variably displayed, and is turned OFF when the first special symbol is variably displayed. 2 Set a change flag. In the first embodiment, the condition for turning on the specific flag is that the special flag 2 variation flag is ON. In the second embodiment, the ON state is set when the special flag 2 variation flag is ON. The “special figure 2 fluctuation signal” that is output in the above, and is output in the OFF state when it is OFF is provided. This makes it easier and easier to control the determination of the extended holiday period.

[Other mode 2]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine of another aspect 2 will be described with reference to FIG. In the first embodiment, “when the gaming state after the big hit game is set to the non-time saving state (low base state), the second effect holding storage unit stores undigested holding information, or 2 If the pending information that has not been digested is stored in the effect holding storage unit, but the effect design relating to the second special symbol (the second effect symbol) is being displayed in variation, that is, in the re-chance mode (special state) , Uniformly, the left-handing notification prohibition flag is turned ON, and the left-handing prohibition flag is turned OFF on condition that the variable display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) relating to the second special symbol is finished, and the left-handing notification effect of the Made possible.

  In another mode 2, "when the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the non-time saving state (low base state), the unreserved holding information is stored in the second effect holding storage unit, or In the case where the pending information that is not yet digested is not stored in the second effect holding storage unit but the effect symbol relating to the second special symbol (the second effect symbol) is being displayed in variation ”, the left-handing notification prohibit flag is set. , Rather than set uniformly, based on the variable display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol, when the jackpot game is likely to be executed, left-handed notification prohibition flag It is turned on so that the left-handed notification effect is not executed. In addition, "when there is a high possibility that the big hit game is executed based on the variable display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol" is stored in the second effect suspension storage unit. 2 The case where the determination result of the effect holding information is a big hit and a small hit. This may be determined by a preliminary determination or a variation start determination. Also, as a so-called gaze effect, even in a constant variation pattern among the out-of-variation, "the big hit game may be executed based on the variation display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol". It may be regarded as “high”, and the left-handed notification prohibition flag may be turned on.

  Specifically, in the jackpot game post-launch notification processing of the other mode 2, in the processing of S5051 to S5058, and S5061 is the same processing as the jackpot game post-launch notification processing of the first embodiment, so description will be made. Omit it. In another aspect 2, "when the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to a low base state, it is determined that undigested holding information is stored in the second effect holding storage unit, or When it is determined that the effect information (second effect symbol) relating to the second special symbol is being changed and displayed, that is, the undigested hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit, that is, YES in S5057. If it is determined to be YES or YES is determined in S5061, the process proceeds to S5059.

  In S5059, whether or not there is a hit (big hit or small hit) in the undigested hold information stored in the second effect hold storage unit, or as a result of the variable display of the effect symbol relating to the second special symbol being executed. If it is determined (S5059) that there is a hit (big hit or small hit) (YES in S5059), there is a high possibility that a big hit game will be executed and set to a high base state, so the left-handed notification prohibition flag Turn on. On the other hand, in S5059, when it is determined that there is no hit (big hit or small hit), that is, the hit is out (NO in S5059), the processing shifts to S5062 to S5064 without turning on the left-handing notification prohibition flag. The processes of S5062 to S5064 are the same as the post-completion game notification process after the big hit game of the first embodiment, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

  As a result, if the result of the second special symbol hit determination executed in the low base state (the determination result relating to the second special symbol hold) is out, production symbols related to the second special symbol (second production symbol) ), The second left-handed hitting notification effect is executed promptly (with the display control of the firing direction indicator 47 controlled by the main control unit 80) without waiting for the end of the variable display (end of the special state). When the right hit is detected, it is possible to set the first left hit notification effect to be executable. Further, in the case of such a configuration, if the player is a skilled player, the right-handed game is performed and the left-handed notification effect is executed while the low base state after the big hit game is finished and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. It is also possible to set whether or not it is performed as an index (notice effect) for determining whether or not the big hit game is executed again or whether to enter the chance mode again. As a result, it becomes possible to provide new playability such as determining whether or not the next big hit game or high base state will occur depending on the presence of the launch notification effect, and the game state after the big hit game is in the low base state. When it is set to, it becomes possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game. Further, it is possible to appropriately execute the launch notification effect without causing the player to have excessive expectations for the big hit.

[Other mode 3]
Further, in the first embodiment, the left hitting notification effect (first left hitting notification effect) shown in FIG. 44 is executed based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 provided in the right game area. However, it is not limited to such a mode. In another mode 3, another entrance (general entrance 27, etc.) provided so as to detect the game ball shot in the right game area (second launch area), and another gate are provided. The left-handed notification effect (first left-handed notification effect) may be executed based on the detection of the game ball. Further, in place of the game ball detecting means for detecting the game ball, an operation amount detecting means for detecting the rotation amount (operation amount) of the firing handle is provided, and the rotation amount (operation amount) is set by the operation amount detecting means by a predetermined amount ( When it is detected that the amount has reached the right hitting amount), the process corresponding to FIG. 44 may be performed.

[Other mode 4]
Further, in the first embodiment, even if the game state is a low base state (except during the big hit game and the small hit game), during the special state (during the variation display of the effect symbol related to the second special symbol), Although the launch notification effect for instructing left-handing (left-handing notification effect) is not executed, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the game state is a low base state (except during the big hit game and the small hit game) and the left-handed notification prohibition flag is OFF, when the right-handed is detected, the first left-handed firing notification effect is executed. It shall be. When the gaming state is the low base state (except during the big hitting game and the small hitting game) and the left hitting notification prohibition flag is ON, the first left hitting launch notification effect is produced even if the right hitting is detected. It is also possible not to execute the above, but also to execute the "other launch notification effect". Various modes are conceivable as the display mode and execution mode of this "other launch notification effect". For example, similar to the first left-handling launch notification effect, the player is instructed to left-handing, but is less conspicuous than the first left-handling launch notification effect (when the player performs a left-handed game). It is possible to execute it in a manner that is difficult to recognize as being present. For example, when displaying "another launch notification effect" on the display screen 7a, it may be displayed in a smaller size so as to be less conspicuous than the first left-handed launch notification effect, or at the end of the display screen 7a. May be displayed, or may be displayed graphically without displaying characters. Further, the first left-handed launch notification effect is displayed on the display screen 7a so as to be conspicuous to the player, while the "other launch notification effect" is lit or blinked using a lamp or the like outside the display screen 7a. You may make it display in the form of.

[Other Mode 5]
Further, in the first embodiment, in the non-time saving state (low base state), when the big hit game is executed based on the fact that the second special symbol hit determination is executed, the game state after the end of the big hit game is the time saving state ( The probability of being in the high base state) is 100%, but the present invention is not limited to this mode. The probability that the gaming state after the jackpot game is finished may be a predetermined probability of less than 100%. In this case, in the non-time saving state (low base state), the jackpot game is executed based on the second special symbol hit determination is executed, the probability that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is the time saving state In the time saving state (high base state), the jackpot game is executed based on the fact that the second special symbol hit determination is executed, and the gaming state after the jackpot game is set higher than the probability of being in the time saving state. It is possible to Further, it is possible to increase the probability of being determined as a small hit by the second special symbol hit determination, rather than the probability of being determined as a small hit by the first special symbol hit determination.

[Other aspects]
In addition, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, for example, the first form can be referred to as an OFF state and the second form can be referred to as an ON state. Further, the first form may be in the ON state and the second form may be in the OFF state. It is also possible to call the first mode a low level (0) state and the second mode a high level (1) state. Further, the first form may be a high level (1) state and the second form may be a low level (0) state. In addition, by using the specific information output by the information output means, it is possible to grasp the duration period during which the situation advantageous to the player continues. Further, for example, it is possible to grasp the number of special games executed during this continuation period, the number of times of change display of identification information, and the like.

  Further, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, the hall computer is provided which can receive the specific information and the second specific information output by the information output means, and the control means of the hall computer analyzes the specific information and the second specific information. It is possible to provide a variety of game information to the player by using it by performing calculations and the like. For example, the hall computer shows a specific period determination means capable of grasping a specific period in which the specific information is in the second form, and the number of times a special game (big hit game) occurs in the specific period (count of so-called condominium number). Based on the special game counting means for counting and the specific information changing from the first form to the second form or the second form to the first form, the number of special games counted by the special game counting means is reset (re-counting). Counting resetting means). Further, it is also possible to provide a second special game counting means for counting the number of occurrences of special games that have occurred together during business hours. Further, the game information display device for displaying the value counted by the special game counting means and the second special game counting means is provided, and the hall computer controls the display of the game information display device, so that the player can It becomes possible to notify the game information. This allows the player to refer to the game information such as which of the many game machines to play and when to finish the game.

In the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, "performing the first game area launch notification based on the establishment of the specific condition" may be any one that issues the first game area launch notification after at least the specific condition is established, Further, the first game area launch notification may be performed based on the fact that another condition is satisfied (for example, the launch area detection means detects a right hit).
Further, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, in the "first frequency state in which the frequency of entering the variable starting port is a predetermined frequency", the state in which the entering of the variable starting port is impossible, that is, the frequency of entering the ball is 0. And the state in which it is very difficult to enter the ball and the ball hardly enters the variable start port. Further, the “specific display mode” means, for example, a big hit display mode or a small hit display mode. A plurality of different display modes may be provided for each of the big hit display mode and the small hit display mode.

  Further, in the configuration of the above-mentioned gaming machine, "when the special game is executed based on the ball entering the variable start port, than when the special game is executed based on the ball entering the start port, The gaming state after the end of the special game is likely to be set to the second frequency state ”. In addition, the possibility that the special game is executed based on the ball entering the variable starting opening is higher than the possibility that the special game is executed based on the entering the starting opening. As a result, even after the first frequency state is reached, if there is the hold information acquired based on the entry into the variable start port, a special game occurs again from the first frequency state or the second frequency state. It is relatively likely that a condition will occur. Therefore, until the variable display of the identification information related to the hold information that determines whether the special game or the second game state occurs again is executed, the first game area launch notification is executed even in the first frequency state. You may not do it. When the special game or the second frequency state occurs again, the first game area launch notification is not continuously executed, and the special game or the second frequency state does not occur again (disengagement). Alternatively, the first game area launch notification may be executed.

  In addition, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, "a game ball detection capable of setting the variable start port to the second frequency state in which the possibility of entering the game ball is high based on detecting the game ball At least one of the means is arranged at a position where the game ball shot in the first game area does not enter (does not detect) or a position where it is difficult to enter (detect) the game ball launched in the first game area " It is possible to Thereby, in the first frequency state, it becomes possible to prevent the game ball from entering the variable starting port. In addition, "as the launch strength of the game ball, there is a first launch strength and a second launch strength having a launch strength greater than the first launch strength, and at least one of the variable starting port and the game ball detection means described above is used as a game. It can be placed at a position where a game ball can be entered when the game ball is launched at the second launch strength of the area, and at a position where the ball cannot be entered (undetectable) when the game ball is launched at the first launch strength ". .

  In addition, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, “When the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the second frequency state, the first frequency is changed based on the identification information being variably displayed in the second frequency state a predetermined number of times. In the case where the state is settable and the second frequency state is set to the first frequency state, the first game area launch notification is not executed before the specific condition is satisfied, and the first game area launch notification is performed after the specific condition is satisfied. The game area launch notification may be executed ”. In addition, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, “When the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the second frequency state, the first frequency is changed based on the identification information being variably displayed in the second frequency state a predetermined number of times. The state can be set, and when the second frequency state is set to the first frequency state, the first game area launch notification is executed even if the launch area detection unit detects the game ball before the specific condition is satisfied. Alternatively, after the specific condition is established, the first game area launch notification may be executed when the launch area detecting means detects the game ball.

  In addition, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, "while the variable display of the identification information based on the holding information of the holding information storage means stored based on the ball entering the variable starting port is being executed, the launch area detecting means displays the game ball. Whether the gaming state at the time of detection is the first frequency state or the second frequency state, the first gaming area launch notification is not executed ”.

  In addition, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, "a first game area launch detecting means for detecting launch to the first game area is provided, and a game ball is detected by the first game area launch detecting means in the second frequency state. If there is, the second game area launch notification indicating the launch to the second game area is executed, and in the first frequency state, during the variation display of the identification information related to the hold, the second game area launch detection means is used to play the game ball. , The first game area launch notification is not executed, and the second game area launch notification is not executed even if the game ball is detected by the first game area launch detection means. " . Further, "in the first frequency state, after the variable display of the identification information related to the hold information stored based on the ball entering the variable starting port is finished, the second game area firing detection means detects the game ball. Then, the first game area launch notification is executed, and the second game area launch notification is not executed even if the game ball is detected by the first game area launch detection means ”.

  Further, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, a first start opening into which a game ball can enter, a variable second start opening into which the possibility of entering a game ball can be changed, and a game to the first start opening First win / failure determination means for executing a first win / failure determination based on ball entry, second win / failure determination means for performing second win / failure determination based on entry of a game ball into the second starting opening, and game The 1st variable entrance (1st prize hole) that can be changed into the entry possible state where the ball can enter and the entry impossible state where the game ball cannot enter, and the entry where the game ball can enter A second variable entrance (second winning hole) having a specific area in which the game ball can pass and the game ball cannot enter, and the game ball can pass through When the result of the first win / fail judgment or the second win / fail judgment is a win, a special game in which the first variable entrance or the second variable entrance can be entered And skill execution unit, may be as comprising.

  A first frequency state in which the game ball enters the second starting opening at a predetermined frequency, and a second frequency state in which the game ball entering the second starting opening is more frequent than the first frequency state. The game state setting means may be provided. Further, the first frequency state in which the game ball enters the variable start port at a predetermined frequency, where 0 is included in the "predetermined frequency". Further, as a result of the first win / fail judgment or the second win / fail judgment, there is a first specific result (big hit) and a second specific result (small win), and the result of the first win / fail judgment or the second win / fail judgment is the first. It becomes a specific result, or the result of the first hit determination or the second hit determination is the second specified result and the game ball enters the second variable entrance that is ready to enter When a certain area is passed, a big hit game executing means for executing a big hit game may be provided.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the number of times of opening the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening in one round is one, but the number of opening of the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening in one round is It may be a plurality of times, or may have a different number of rounds of opening.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process of prioritizing the second special figure hold to the first special figure hold, that is, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, is not limited to this, but is not limited to this. May be performed as a control process of prioritizing the second special figure reservation, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process. In addition, the priority is not set for the completion of the first special map reservation and the completion of the second special map reservation, and the first special map reservation and the second special map reservation are sequentially deleted from the oldest stored one. It may be a control process, that is, a so-called entry sequence (memory sequence) digestion control process.

  Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, there is a big hit and a small hit as a result of the special symbol hit determination, when it is a big hit, and when it is a small hit, the specific area 39 provided in the big winning opening is a game ball. When the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine (a so-called 1 type 2 type gaming machine) capable of executing a big hit game at both times of, when the present invention is applied, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko game (so-called type 1 gaming machine) in which a big hit game can be executed only when the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit, and the result of the special symbol hit determination is a big hit. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine provided with a probability setting means capable of setting a low-probability state that is unlikely to occur and a high-probability state that is likely to be a big hit. Further, the present invention can be applied to all types of gaming machines, and the present invention may be implemented by combining some or all of the above-described embodiments, other aspects, and other configurations.

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(Reference invention 1)
In a conventional gaming machine, a start opening and a variable start opening are provided, and when a big hit game is executed based on the result of a hit / miss judgment executed by a ball entering the start opening or the variable start opening, after the big hit game ends. There is a gaming machine in which the game state can be set to a non-time saving state in which the frequency of entering the variable starting port is low, or a time saving state in which the frequency of entering the variable starting port is high. In addition, the big hit game is executed when the result of the hit determination is a big hit, or the result of the hit determination is a small hit, the game ball enters the opened big winning opening, and the game ball is in the big winning opening. There was a game machine that was executed when it passed a specific area.

  In the gaming machine of the patent document (JP 2010-51655A), a jackpot game is executed based on the result of the hit / miss judgment that is provided with a starting port and a variable starting port and is executed by entering the starting port or variable starting port. Then, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a non-time saving state in which the frequency of entering the variable starting opening is low, a time saving state in which the frequency of entering the variable starting opening is high, and the probability of being judged as a big hit in the hit / miss judgment. It can be set to a low low probability state or a high probability state in which there is a high probability of being judged as a big hit in the success / failure determination. Then, according to the change in the gaming state, it is described that the time saving information indicating whether the time saving state is set and the probability information indicating whether the high probability state is set are output from the external output terminal. ing.

  However, as in Patent Document 1, it may not be possible to effectively indicate a period in which a period advantageous to the player continues by merely outputting a signal indicating the game state in accordance with a change in the game state. there were. The Reference Invention 1 has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that enhances amusement of a game by outputting a signal indicating a new gaming state that has not existed in the past.

Reference invention for solving the above-mentioned problems 1-1 The gaming machine of the invention is:
A first starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
A second starting port that can be changed to a first mode and a second mode in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that of the first mode,
Second hold information storage means capable of storing the ball entry information acquired based on the entry into the second starting opening as the hold information,
A variable entrance that can be changed into a state where the game ball can enter and a state where the game ball cannot enter
With a first symbol that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening,
A second symbol that is displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting opening,
A first frequency state in which the game ball enters the second starting opening at a predetermined frequency, and a second frequency state in which the game ball entering the second starting opening is more frequent than the first frequency state. And the entrance frequency setting means that can be set to
A gaming machine capable of executing a hitting game in which the variable entrance is allowed to enter based on a stop display of the first symbol or the second symbol in a specific mode,
A state determination control unit that determines the state of the game,
A signal output unit that outputs a special signal that can be changed between the first mode and the second mode based on the determination result of the state determination control unit,
The signal output unit is at least
When the state determination control unit determines that the hit game is being executed, when it is determined that the second frequency state is being set, and when it is determined that the variation display of the second symbol is being performed, the special signal As the second form,
When the state determination control unit determines that the first frequency state is the variable display of the first symbol in the first frequency state, the special signal is set to the first form.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the winning game is executed, from the start of the winning game, a period in which the gaming state after the winning game is finished is set to the second frequency state, and after the winning game is finished. Even when the gaming state is set to the first frequency state, the special signal output by the signal output unit can be maintained in the second form while the second symbol is variably displayed. .

Specifically, since this gaming machine is provided with the second hold information storage means capable of storing the ball entry information acquired based on the entry into the second starting opening, the first frequency state is the state after the end of the winning game. Even if it is set to, if the hold information is stored, the second symbol is variably displayed based on the hold information. Then, when the winning game is executed based on the variable display of the second symbol, it is possible to continuously maintain the special signal in the second form during the period and thereafter. Further, the special signal may be referred to as a signal indicating that a situation advantageous to the player has occurred. Further, the period during which the special signal is in the second form (continuous) may be referred to as the period during which the situation advantageous to the player continues. Further, in the initial state when the power is turned on, the special signal is set to the first form.
In addition, “a plurality of display modes are provided as the specific mode,
Depending on which display mode is stopped and displayed as the specific mode, there are cases where the first frequency state is set and cases where the second frequency state is set after the end of the hit game. ” .

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1,
A hit playing signal indicating that the hit game is being executed,
The hitting game signal is in the second form until a predetermined period of time elapses after the hitting game is finished,
The state determination controller determines whether or not the hit game is being executed based on the hit game signal.

  According to such a gaming machine, the hit game has a signal indicating that the hit game is being executed, and when the hit game is executed, the hit game signal indicates that the hit game is being executed. Since the period is delayed until a predetermined period elapses after the end of the winning game, it is possible to prevent the special signal from changing from the second form to the first form immediately after the end of the winning game. As a result, the special signal can be maintained in the second form until a predetermined period elapses after the end of the winning game. Then, if the condition for the special signal to be in the second form is satisfied during the period until the elapse of the predetermined period, the special signal is surely continued in the winning game (without passing through the first form) in the second form. It is possible to maintain.

  The hit game in-progress signal indicates that the hit game is being executed until the lapse of a predetermined period after the end of the hit game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2,
In the case where the hold information is stored in the second hold information storage means when the hit game ends, and when the variable display of the second symbol is executed based on the hold information after the hit game ends,
The hit game signal is characterized by being in the second form until a predetermined time after the variable display of the second symbol is started.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the hold information is stored in the second hold information storage means at the end of the winning game, the variable display of the second symbol based on the holding information is executed after the end of the winning game. To do. Further, in such a control process, if there is no delay process of the signal during the winning game, depending on the situation, the special signal is in the first form in a short time after the winning game is started until the variable display of the second symbol is started. There is a risk of becoming.

  Specifically, when the gaming state after the winning game is set to the first frequency state, after the winning game is finished, in the first frequency state, and neither the winning game nor the variable display of the second symbol is executed. A situation can occur. On the other hand, in the present invention, since the hit game signal indicating that the hit game is being executed is delayed until the timing at which the variation display of the second symbol after the hit game can be started can be delayed, By the time the variable display of the second symbol is started, the possibility that the special signal becomes the first form can be reduced, and the special signal can be more reliably maintained in the second form. As a result, the form of the special signal can be controlled appropriately and effectively.

  Further, even when the gaming state after the winning game is set to the first frequency state, the second symbol is variably displayed based on the pending storage, and when the winning game is executed again based on the variability display, during that period. The special signal can be continuously changed to the second mode. This makes it possible to lengthen the period during which the special signal continues in the second mode, and notify the player that the advantageous period has continued for a long time. Further, this makes it possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

  The winning game signal indicates that the winning game is being executed until a predetermined time after the variable display of the second symbol is started.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1 to Reference Invention 1-3,
The signal output unit,
Based on the determination result of the state determination control unit, a second special signal that can be changed between the third mode and the fourth mode is output,
When the state determination control unit determines that the hit game is being executed, the second special signal is set to the fourth mode, and when it is determined that the hit game is not being executed, the second special signal is sent. It is characterized by adopting the third form.

  According to such a gaming machine, the signal output unit, in addition to the special signal indicating that the situation advantageous to the player is occurring (continuation), the second special indicating that the winning game is being executed. Output a signal. By using the special signal and the second special signal, it becomes possible to provide the player with various game information. In addition, by lengthening the period during which the special signal continues in the second state, it is possible to notify the player of the number of times of occurrence of a hit game as many times as possible while the advantageous period continues. . Further, this makes it possible to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, as an invention of another aspect of Reference Invention 1,
A first starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
A second starting port that can be changed to a first mode and a second mode in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that of the first mode,
Second hold information storage means capable of storing the ball entry information acquired based on the entry into the second starting opening as the hold information,
With a first symbol that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening,
A second symbol that is displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting opening,
A first frequency state in which the game ball enters the second starting opening at a predetermined frequency, and a second frequency state in which the game ball entering the second starting opening is more frequent than the first frequency state. , Which can be set to,
A gaming machine capable of executing a winning game advantageous to a player based on the first symbol or the second symbol being stopped and displayed in a specific mode,
A plurality of display modes as the specific mode,
Based on which display mode is stopped and displayed as the specific mode, the game state after the winning game is set to the first frequency state is set, and the second frequency state is set. There is
Of the first symbol and the second symbol, a continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously variable displayed,
A state determination control unit that determines the state of the game,
A signal output unit that outputs a special signal that can be changed between the first mode and the second mode based on the determination result of the state determination control unit,
The signal output unit is at least
When the state determination control unit determines that the hit game is being executed, when it is determined that the second frequency state is being set, and based on the continuous signal, the second symbol is continuously displayed in a variable display. If it is determined that the special signal is the second mode,
When the state determination control section determines that the first symbol is in the first frequency state and the first symbol is being variably displayed, the special signal may be the first mode.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the winning game is executed, from the start of the winning game to the period in which the gaming state after the winning game is set to the second frequency state, and after the winning game is finished. Even when the state is set to the first frequency state, the special signal output by the signal output unit can be maintained in the second form while the second symbol is variably displayed.

  Specifically, since the second holding information storage means capable of storing the ball entry information acquired based on the ball entry into the second starting opening is provided, it is assumed that after the winning game is set to the first frequency state. Also, if the hold information is stored, the second symbol is variably displayed based on the hold information. Then, when the winning game is executed based on the variable display of the second symbol, the special signal can be maintained in the second form continuously during that period and thereafter.

  In addition, the second pattern has a continuous signal indicating that it is continuously displayed in a variable manner, and the special signal is the second mode based on this continuous signal. As a result, when the second symbol is variably displayed in the first frequency state after the end of the game through the second frequency state, the special signal is in the second form, but in the first frequency state, aiming for the second starting opening. When a game is played and a game ball happens to enter the second starting opening and the second symbol is variably displayed only once, the special signal can be kept in the first form. Further, this makes it possible to set the period in which the special signal is in the second state to an appropriate and effective period.

Further, as an invention of another aspect of Reference Invention 1,
A first starting opening that allows game balls to enter,
A second starting port that can be changed to a first mode and a second mode in which the possibility of entering a game ball is higher than that of the first mode,
Second hold information storage means capable of storing the ball entry information acquired based on the entry into the second starting opening as the hold information,
With a first symbol that is variably displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening,
A second symbol that is displayed in a variable manner based on the entry of a game ball into the second starting opening,
A first frequency state in which the game ball enters the second starting opening at a predetermined frequency, and a second frequency state in which the game ball entering the second starting opening is more frequent than the first frequency state. And the entrance frequency setting means that can be set to
A gaming machine capable of executing a winning game advantageous to a player based on the first symbol or the second symbol being stopped and displayed in a specific mode,
A plurality of display modes as the specific mode,
Based on which display mode is stopped and displayed as the specific mode, there are a case where the first frequency state is set and a case where the second frequency state is set after the end of the hit game,
It is equipped with a signal output unit that can output the game information of the game machine to the outside of the game machine,
At least the game information output by the signal output unit,
A continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner,
A hit game signal indicating that the hit game is being executed,
A frequency state signal indicating that the second frequency state is being set,
The hit game in-progress signal may indicate that the hit game is being executed for a predetermined period after the hit game is finished.

  According to such a gaming machine, by the signal output unit, the hitting game signal indicating that the hitting game is being executed, the continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously variable displayed, and the gaming state is A frequency state signal (game state signal) indicating that the second frequency state is set, and output of a hit game signal, that the hit game is being executed until a predetermined period has elapsed after the hit game is finished. Is shown. Thereby, if the equipment connected to the gaming machine receives these externally output signals and controls reading and the like, the gaming state after the winning game is started is set to the second frequency state from the start of the winning game. It is possible to grasp the period in which the second symbol is variably displayed, as the specific period, even when the gaming state after the end of the winning game is set to the first frequency state. Become.

  As described above, since the second holding information storage means capable of storing the entry information acquired based on the entry into the second starting opening is provided, it is assumed that the first frequency state is set after the end of the winning game. Also, if the hold information is stored, the second symbol is variably displayed based on the hold information. Then, when the winning game is executed based on the variable display of the second symbol, it is possible to grasp that period as a specific period. In addition, a continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner can be output to the outside. Thereby, when the second symbol is variably displayed in the first frequency state after the end of the game through the second frequency state, the continuous signal is output in a form indicating that the second symbol is continuously variably displayed. However, in the first frequency state, the game is aimed at the second starting port, and when the game ball happens to enter the second starting port and the second symbol is variably displayed only once, a continuous signal is given. The second symbol is not output in a form indicating that it is continuously variable displayed. This makes it possible to set the period in which the special signal is in the second form to be an appropriate and effective period.

  Also, since the period indicating that the winning game is being executed by the winning game signal is delayed until the predetermined period elapses after the winning game is finished, the winning game playing signal is output immediately after the actual winning game is finished. Prevent changing. As a result, it is possible to set a period in which the hit game is being executed by the hit game signal until a predetermined period elapses after the hit game is finished, and the game state after the hit game is set to the first frequency state, and Even when the continuous signal is switched to the form showing the continuous variation display of the second symbol after the end of the winning game, it is possible to surely grasp the specific period without a break.

  According to the gaming machine of the present Reference Invention 1, by outputting a signal indicating a new gaming state, it is possible to accurately determine the gaming state and to improve the enjoyment of the gaming.

(Reference invention 2)
A gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an external terminal board, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, and outputs various signals from the external terminal board to the outside of the gaming machine as the game progresses. There is. The outside of the gaming machine refers to an external device (for example, a data display installed in the hall above the gaming machine and displaying the operation status of the connected gaming machine, and It is a hall computer, etc. that aggregates and manages information such as operation status (sales management and game management).

  Such a pachinko gaming machine (for example, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-111264) includes a main board (main control board, payout control board), and the main board is a control means capable of executing a control process that influences a game result ( A game control means and a payout control means) are provided. For example, various sensors such as a starting opening sensor are connected to a main control board as a main board, and a detection signal from the starting opening sensor is input. In this case, the game control means, based on the detection signal input by the starting opening sensor, performs control processing such as winning / losing determination, and outputs a fluctuation stop signal indicating a fixed stop display of the symbol to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board to which the fluctuation stop signal is input outputs the fluctuation stop signal (symbol fixing signal) to the outside of the gaming machine in order to notify the external device of the stop display of the symbol.

  By the way, it is possible to send a new signal (information) to an external device from the external terminal board of the pachinko gaming machine as well as an existing signal such as a symbol confirmation signal. This is because the external device can grasp the situation of the pachinko gaming machine in more detail. In this case, the detection signal from the existing sensor such as the starting opening sensor is input to the game control means (control means) of the main control board (main board), and the signal processed by the game control means is external terminal board. Will be sent to. Therefore, a configuration may be considered in which a new signal is also sent to the external terminal board via the game control means of the main control board, but if this is done, the control processing load of the game control means will increase.

  The Reference Invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when sending a predetermined signal to the external terminal board via the main board, the load of the control process by the control means of the main board increases. It is to provide a game machine that can be avoided.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems,
A win / loss determination control unit that makes a win / fail determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game capable of giving a predetermined game profit to the player,
A gaming machine comprising: a gaming profit granting control unit for managing and controlling the amount of gaming profit granting;
A game control unit having at least one control unit of the win / no-judgment control unit, the special game control unit, and the game profit grant control unit,
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit;
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit;
An external signal output unit (external output unit) capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the gaming machine,
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is control-processed by a control unit included in the game control unit, and a signal based on the control process is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit,
The second specific signal input to the game control unit is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit without being controlled by the control unit of the game control unit. It is a thing.

  According to such a gaming machine, there is provided a game control unit having at least one control unit of a win / loss determination control unit, a special game control unit, and a game profit grant control unit. Further, the first specific signal output from the first specific signal output unit is input to the game control unit, subjected to control processing by the game control unit, and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. Further, the second specific signal output from the second specific signal output unit is output to the external signal output unit from the game control unit without being input to the game control unit and subjected to control processing by the game control unit. As a result, when the second signal is sent to the external signal output unit via the game control unit, it is possible to prevent the control processing load of the control unit of the game control unit from increasing.

  Further, the first specific signal output from the first specific signal output unit (for example, the starting port sensor) is controlled and processed by the control means of the main board. By this control processing, a control processing signal (for example, an outer end output signal indicating the finalized display of the special symbol) is output from the game control section (main board) to the external signal output section (external output section, external terminal board). Then, the external signal output unit outputs a signal (for example, a symbol confirmation signal) based on the control processing signal to an external device (data display, hall computer, etc.). The second specific signal output from the second specific signal output unit is output to the external signal output unit without being used for the control processing of the control means of the game control unit (main board). Then, the external signal output unit can output a signal based on the input of the second specific signal to the external device. In this way, when new information related to the second specific signal is sent to the external signal output unit (external device) via the game control unit (main board), control by the control means of the game control unit (main board) It is possible to avoid an increase in processing load.

Further, an identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the result of the hit determination,
A variable ball entrance that can be changed into a ball-enterable state in which the game ball can enter and a ball-incapable state in which the game ball cannot enter,
And a special game executing means for executing a special game in which the variable ball entrance can be entered.
When the result of the hit determination is a specific result, the identification information may be stopped and displayed in a specific mode, and the gaming machine may be able to execute the special game.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1.
A gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game medium to a game area,
A closed state that covers the front surface of the game area, and an open state that opens the front surface to the game area, and a front frame that can be opened and closed,
A frame signal output unit that outputs a frame signal by detecting that the front frame is in an open state or a closed state,
The second specific signal output unit is the frame signal output unit,
The second specific signal is the frame signal.

  According to such a gaming machine, a front frame that opens and closes the front of the game area and a frame signal output that detects that the front frame is in an open state (or is in a closed state) and outputs a frame signal And a section. Then, it is assumed that the frame signal output unit that is the second specific signal output unit outputs the frame signal that is the second specific signal. Thereby, the frame signal output from the frame signal output unit is output to the external signal output unit without being used for the control processing of the control means of the game control unit. Then, the external signal output unit can output a signal based on the input of the frame signal to the external device. Further, this makes it possible for the external device side to determine whether the front frame is in the open state or the closed state, and to prevent fraud. Further, even when such a frame signal is sent to the external signal output unit (external device) via the game control unit, it is possible to avoid an increase in the load of control processing by the control means of the game control unit. It is possible.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2,
Equipped with a start detection unit that can detect the entry of a game ball,
The predetermined condition is established based on the start detection unit detecting a game ball,
The first specific signal output unit is the start detection unit,
The first specific signal is a start detection signal output based on the start detection unit detecting a game ball.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is assumed that the predetermined condition for making the winning / non-winning determination is satisfied on the basis of the start detection unit detecting the game ball. Then, it is assumed that the start detection unit that is the first specific signal output unit outputs the start detection signal that is the first specific signal. As a result, the first specific signal input to the game control unit and controlled by the game control unit is used as a start detection signal necessary for determining whether or not it is true or false, and the start detection signal is control-processed to output an external signal from the game control unit. It is output to the output section.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2.
It is provided with an imparted game ball detection unit capable of detecting a game ball imparted as the game profit,
The game profit giving control unit is configured to manage and control the number of game balls given as the game profit based on the detection result of the given game ball detecting unit,
The first specific signal output unit is the imparted game ball detection unit,
The first specific signal is a provided game ball detection signal that is output based on the provided game ball detection unit detecting a game ball.

  According to such a gaming machine, the gaming profit giving control unit manages and controls the number of giving gaming profits based on the detection result of the giving game ball detecting unit. Then, the imparted game ball detection unit that is the first specific signal output unit outputs the imparted game ball detection signal that is the first specific signal. As a result, the first specific signal input to the game control unit and controlled by the game control unit is set as the imparted game ball detection signal necessary for management control of the imparted amount of the game profit, and the imparted game ball detection signal is set. The control processing is performed and the result is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit.

In addition, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5,
A win / loss determination control unit that makes a win / fail determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game capable of giving a predetermined game profit to the player,
A gaming machine comprising: a gaming profit granting control unit for managing and controlling the amount of gaming profit granting;
A game control unit having at least the game profit giving control unit,
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit;
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit;
An external signal output unit capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game medium to a game area,
A closed state that covers the front surface of the game area, and an open state that opens the front surface to the game area, and a front frame that can be opened and closed,
A frame signal output unit that outputs a frame signal by detecting that the front frame is in an open state or a closed state,
The game control unit includes a measuring unit that measures the input time of the frame signal,
The second specific signal is the frame signal,
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is control-processed by a control unit included in the game control unit, and a signal based on the control process is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit,
The frame signal input to the game control unit is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit when the measurement time by the measurement unit exceeds a specific time, and the measurement time by the measurement unit is If the specific time is not exceeded, the game control unit does not output to the external signal output unit.

  According to such a gaming machine, there is provided a game control unit having at least one control unit of a win / loss determination control unit, a special game control unit, and a game profit grant control unit. Further, a front frame that opens and closes the front of the game area, and a frame signal output unit that detects that the front frame is in an open state (or is in a closed state) and outputs a frame signal are provided. Then, the first specific signal output from the first specific signal output unit is input to the game control unit, subjected to control processing by the game control unit, and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. Further, it is assumed that the frame signal output unit that is the second specific signal output unit outputs the frame signal that is the second specific signal. The frame signal output from the frame signal output unit is input time measured by the measuring unit of the game control unit, and when the measured time exceeds a specific time, it is output to the external signal output unit and exceeds the specific time. If not, it is not output to the external signal output section.

  When the frame signal is output to the external signal output unit, the external signal output unit can output a signal based on the input of the frame signal to the external device. Further, this makes it possible for the external device side to determine whether the front frame is in the open state or the closed state, and to prevent fraud. Further, as a result, since the frame signal is output only when the input time exceeds the specific time, it is possible to avoid an increase in control processing load without outputting an extra control signal. Further, in this way, even when the frame signal is sent to the external signal output section (external device) via the game control section, it is possible to prevent the control processing load of the control means of the game control section from increasing as much as possible. It will be possible.

Further, a gaming machine according to another means of the reference invention 2 will be described.
The gaming machine according to the other means 1,
In a gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine, slot machine) that controls to a special gaming state advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Operation means (input means, call switch) that can be operated by the player,
Based on a calling operation (pressing operation, pushing operation) for operating the operating means, a calling signal output means capable of outputting a calling signal indicating that the calling operation is performed to the outside (data display) of the gaming machine. (External terminal board) may be provided.

  According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine (an external device such as a data display or a hall computer). With this, it is possible to attract the employees of the hall. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to leave the seat to operate the call button of the data display or to call the employee in the hall, so that the player can play comfortably. Is possible.

Further, the gaming machine according to the other means 2 is a gaming machine according to the other means 1,
The operation means may be provided with a call notification means (call lamp) capable of executing a call notification (blinking red with a character of “call switch”) for notifying that the calling operation is performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to easily understand that a call is being made, by performing a call operation after performing a call operation on the operation means. In particular, since the call notification means is provided in the operation means, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the call operation of the operation means and the call notification.

Further, the gaming machine according to the other means 3 is the gaming machine of the other means 1 or the other means 2,
A gaming machine frame (front frame) provided with the operation means,
The gaming machine frame, a window portion (glass plate, reel window portion) capable of visually recognizing a predetermined area (gaming area, reel arrangement area) provided inside the gaming machine frame,
A game medium storage section (operating mechanism unit, medal tray section) located below the window section and capable of storing game media,
An upper decoration portion (upper decoration unit) that is located above the window portion and that decorates the upper portion of the gaming machine frame,
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, since the upper decorative portion of the gaming machine frame projects further forward than the front end of the gaming medium storage section, it is possible to enhance the impact on the shape of the gaming machine frame. However, the upper decorative portion protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of the data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employee in the hall in a simple manner by calling the operation means provided in the game machine.

Further, the gaming machine according to the other means 4 is a gaming machine according to the other means 3,
A movable member provided on the gaming machine frame,
A movable member control means (sub-control unit) capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position (first position, storage position) or operation position (second position, protruding position),
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is above an upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

  According to the gaming machine having such a configuration, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, and therefore it is possible to enhance the effect. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the employee in the hall by a simple operation by calling the operation means.

The invention according to another means 5 is a game machine according to another means 4,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of a front end (front end position) of the upper decorative portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, not only is it above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also it is protruding forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it is more difficult to reach the data display device, it is possible to call the employees of the hall in a simple manner by calling the operation means.

Further, the gaming machine according to the other means 6,
In a gaming machine that controls to a special game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
Based on a calling operation for operating the operating means, a calling signal output means capable of outputting a calling signal indicating that the calling operation is performed to the outside of the gaming machine,
A call notification unit capable of executing a call notification for notifying that the calling operation has been performed may be provided.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine. With this, it is possible to attract the employees of the hall. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button on the data display or call the employee in the hall, so that the player can play comfortably. It is possible. Furthermore, it is possible to make it easier to understand that a call is being made by calling a call after performing a call operation on the operating means.

Further, the gaming machine according to the other means 7, in the gaming machine of the other means 6,
The call notification means may be configured to terminate the call notification when a call cancel operation is performed on the operation means during execution of the call notification.

  According to such a gaming machine, the call notification is started when the call operation is performed on the operation means, and the call notification is ended when the call release operation is performed on the same operation means. Therefore, it is possible to make it easy to understand how to complete the call notification.

In addition, the game machine of other means 8, in the game machine of other means 7,
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production accompanying the progress of the game,
The effect control means, on a predetermined display means, an explanatory image shown in a release explanation display for explaining that the call notification ends when a call release operation is performed on the operation means during execution of the call notification. May be executable.

  According to such a gaming machine, even by a player who has never operated the operating means, it is possible to grasp the way of ending the call notification by the cancellation explanation display.

Further, the gaming machine of other means 9 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 6 to 8,
Equipped with a time measuring means (measuring unit) for measuring time,
The call notification means may terminate the call notification based on the fact that the time measuring means measures a predetermined time during execution of the call notification.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to automatically end the call notification when a predetermined time has elapsed since the call notification was started. Therefore, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the call notification is continuously executed when the player does not know how to finish the call notification or when the player is out of the seat.

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 10 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 6 to 9
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means,
The gaming machine frame has a window portion in which a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame can be viewed, and a gaming medium storage portion which is located below the window portion and can store a gaming medium, An upper decoration portion that is located above the window portion and that decorates the upper portion of the gaming machine frame,
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, since the upper decorative portion of the gaming machine frame projects further forward than the front end of the gaming medium storage section, it is possible to enhance the impact on the shape of the gaming machine frame. However, the upper decorative portion protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of the data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employee in the hall in a simple manner by calling the operation means provided in the game machine.

In addition, the game machine of other means 11, in the game machine of other means 10,
A movable member provided on the gaming machine frame,
A movable member control means capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position or operating position,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is above an upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, so that it is possible to enhance the effect. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the employee in the hall by a simple operation by calling the operation means.

In addition, the game machine of other means 12, in the game machine of other means 11,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of the front end of the upper decorative portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, not only is it above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also it is protruding forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it is more difficult to reach the data display device, it is possible to call the employees of the hall in a simple manner by calling the operation means.

In addition, the game machine of other means 13,
A gaming machine frame that forms the outer contour of the gaming machine is provided,
The gaming machine frame has a window portion in which a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame can be viewed, and a gaming medium storage portion which is located below the window portion and can store a gaming medium, An upper decoration portion that is located above the window portion and that decorates the upper portion of the gaming machine frame,
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Operating means operable by a player, and calling signal output means capable of outputting a calling signal indicating that the calling operation has been performed to the outside of the gaming machine based on a calling operation for operating the operating means , And the operation means may be arranged in the upper decorative portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine. With this, it is possible to attract the employees of the hall. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button of the data display or call the employee in the hall, so that the player can play comfortably. It is possible. Furthermore, since the operating means is arranged not in the vicinity of the game medium storage portion but in the upper decoration portion, it is difficult for the player to mistakenly recognize the operating means as an effect button or the like in the vicinity of the game medium storage portion, and prevent an erroneous operation. Is possible.

Further, the invention according to another means 14 is a game machine according to another means 13,
The operation means may be provided with a call notification means capable of executing a call notification for notifying that the calling operation has been performed.

  According to such a gaming machine, it is possible to easily understand that a call is being made, by performing a call operation after performing a call operation on the operation means. In particular, since the call notification means is provided in the operation means, it is possible to easily understand the relationship between the call operation of the operation means and the call notification.

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 15 is, in the gaming machine of the other means 14,
The call notification means may be configured to terminate the call notification when a call cancel operation is performed on the operation means during execution of the call notification.

  According to the gaming machine of this configuration, when the call cancel operation is performed on the same operating means while the call notification is being executed, the call notification ends, so it is possible to easily understand how to end the call notification. Then, for the employee of the hall that has been called, the operation means is arranged in the upper decoration portion, and therefore, compared with the case where the operation means is arranged in the vicinity of the game medium storage portion, the operation for ending the call notification is performed. It is possible to make it easier.

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 16 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 13 to 15,
On the right side of the game medium storage section, there is arranged a launching operation means capable of launching a game ball as the game medium toward a game area as the predetermined area, and a left side of the upper decoration section. In addition, the operating means may be provided.

  If the operation means is provided on the right side of the upper decoration portion, it becomes difficult for the player to operate the operation means with the left hand while operating the firing operation means with the right hand. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of this configuration, since the operation means is arranged on the left side of the upper decoration portion, the player can easily operate the operation means with the left hand while operating the firing operation means with the right hand. It is possible to

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 17 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 13 to 16,
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, since the upper decorative portion of the gaming machine frame projects further forward than the front end of the gaming medium storage section, it is possible to enhance the impact on the shape of the gaming machine frame. However, the upper decorative portion protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of the data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employee in the hall in a simple manner by calling the operation means provided in the game machine.

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 18 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 13 to 17,
A movable member provided on the gaming machine frame,
A movable member control means capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position or operating position,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is above an upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, so that it is possible to enhance the effect. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call the employee in the hall by a simple operation by calling the operation means.

In addition, the game machine of other means 19, in the game machine of other means 18,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of the front end of the upper decorative portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, not only is it above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also it is protruding forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it is more difficult to reach the data display device, it is possible to call the employees of the hall in a simple manner by calling the operation means.

In addition, the game machine of other means 20,
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
Operating means operable by a player, and calling signal output means capable of outputting a calling signal indicating that the calling operation has been performed to the outside of the gaming machine based on a calling operation for operating the operating means , And production control means capable of controlling the production accompanying the progress of the game,
The effect control means may be capable of executing a function explanation display for explaining a function of the operation means on a predetermined display means.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine. With this, it is possible to attract the employees of the hall. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button on the data display or call the employee in the hall, so that the player can play comfortably. It is possible. However, if the operating means is newly provided, the player may mistakenly recognize the operating means as an effect button or the like and may make an erroneous operation. Therefore, by executing the function explanation display for explaining the function of the operating means, it is possible to prevent the erroneous operation of the operating means from occurring easily.

In addition, the game machine of other means 21, in the game machine of other means 20,
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means,
The gaming machine frame,
A window portion capable of visually recognizing a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame,
A game medium storage portion located below the window portion and capable of storing a game medium,
An upper decoration portion that is located above the window portion and that decorates the upper portion of the gaming machine frame,
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, since the upper decorative portion of the gaming machine frame projects further forward than the front end of the gaming medium storage section, it is possible to enhance the impact on the shape of the gaming machine frame. However, the upper decorative portion protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of the data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employees in the hall by a simple method by operating the operation means provided in the game machine.

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 22 is the gaming machine described in the other means 20,
A gaming machine frame provided with the operation means, a movable member provided on the gaming machine frame, and the movable member can be moved to a predetermined standby position (storage position) or operation position (projection position). A movable member control means capable of
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is above an upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, so that it is possible to enhance the effect. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call in the hall staff in a simple manner by operating the operating means.

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 23 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 20 to 22,
Based on an operable setting operation means and a setting operation for operating the setting operation means, the explanation control setting in which the effect control means can execute the function explanation display, and the effect control means execute the function explanation display It is also possible to include an explanation setting means capable of setting any of the non-explanation impossible setting.

  According to such a gaming machine, for example, it is possible to arbitrarily select whether or not to execute the function explanation display according to the intention of the employee of the hall. Therefore, for example, for a gaming machine in which a problem is relatively likely to occur, the explanation is set so that the function explanation display can be executed, and for the gaming machine in which mischief with the operating means is not performed, the function explanation display is not executed. It can be set.

In addition, the game machine of other means 24,
Control means (main control unit, payout control unit) capable of executing control processing that affects the result of the game,
A main board on which the control means is mounted (main control board, payout control board),
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
First signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined first signal to the main board;
Second signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined second signal to the main board;
An external terminal board capable of outputting a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine based on the input signal,
The first signal input to the main board is subjected to control processing by the control means, and a control processing signal based on the control processing (outer end output signal such as a symbol confirmation signal, outer end output indicating increase in prize ball display). Signal) is output from the main board to the external terminal board, while the second signal (detection signal by the calling sensor) input to the main board is used without being used in the control processing of the control means. It may be characterized in that it is output to an external terminal board.

  Like the existing gaming machine, the first signal output from the first signal output means (for example, the starting opening sensor) is controlled by the control means of the main board. By this control processing, a control processing signal (for example, an outer end output signal indicating the finalized display of the special symbol) is output from the main board to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board outputs a signal based on the control processing signal (for example, a symbol confirmation signal) to the external device. By the way, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second signal output from the second signal output means is output to the external terminal board without being used for the control processing of the control means of the main board. Then, the external terminal board can output a signal based on the input of the second signal to the external device. In this way, when new information related to the second signal is sent to the external terminal board (external device) via the main board, it is possible to avoid an increase in control processing load by the control means of the main board. It is possible.

In addition, the gaming machine of other means 25, in the gaming machine of other means 24,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
The second signal output means outputs the second signal based on a calling operation for operating the operation means,
The external terminal board may be capable of outputting a calling signal indicating that the calling operation is performed based on the input of the second signal, to the outside of the gaming machine.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, the external terminal board outputs a calling signal to the external device. With this, it is possible to attract the employees of the hall. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button of the data display or call the employee in the hall, so that the player can play comfortably. It is possible.

In addition, the gaming machine of the other means 26, in the gaming machine of the other means 25,
The control unit is a game control unit (main control unit) capable of executing a game control process (main control process) for controlling the progress of a game as the control process,
The main board may be a main control board on which the game control means is mounted.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the calling signal based on the operation of the operating means is sent to the external device, it can be realized without increasing the load on the game control means of the main control board. That is, it is possible to configure a gaming machine that outputs a calling signal to an external device without changing the game control processing of the existing game control means.

In addition, the gaming machine of other means 27, in the gaming machine of other means 26,
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means,
The gaming machine frame,
A window portion that can visually recognize a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame, a game medium storage portion that is located below the window portion and that can store a game medium, and an upper side of the window portion. And an upper decorative portion that decorates the upper portion of the gaming machine frame,
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, since the upper decorative portion of the gaming machine frame projects further forward than the front end of the gaming medium storage section, it is possible to enhance the impact on the shape of the gaming machine frame. However, the upper decorative portion protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of the data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employees in the hall by a simple method by operating the operation means provided in the game machine.

In addition, the gaming machine of other means 28, in the gaming machine of other means 27,
A movable member provided on the gaming machine frame,
A movable member control means capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position or operating position,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is above an upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, so that it is possible to enhance the effect. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call in the hall staff in a simple manner by operating the operating means.

In addition, in the gaming machine of other means 29, in the gaming machine of other means 28,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of the front end of the upper decorative portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, not only is it above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also it is protruding forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it becomes more difficult to reach the data display, it is possible to call in the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means.

In addition, the game machine of other means 30,
A payout control unit (payout control unit) capable of executing a control process related to payout of game media,
A payout control board on which the payout control means is mounted,
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition,
First signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined first signal to the payout control board;
Second signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined second signal to the payout control board;
An external terminal board capable of outputting a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine based on the input signal,
The first signal input to the payout control board is subjected to control processing by the payout control means,
A first control processing signal based on the control processing is output from the payout control board to the external terminal board, while a second signal input to the payout control board is used for control processing of the payout control means. Instead, it may be output to the external terminal board.

  Further, like the existing gaming machine, the first signal output from the first signal output means (detection sensor for detecting prize ball discharge) is controlled by the payout control means of the payout control board. By this control processing, a first control processing signal (for example, an outer end output signal indicating an increase in prize ball display) is output from the payout control board to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board outputs a signal (for example, a prize ball information signal) based on the first control processing signal to an external device (such as a data display or a hall computer). By the way, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the second signal output from the second signal output means is output to the external terminal board without being used for the control processing of the payout control means of the payout control board. Then, the external terminal board can output a signal based on the input of the second signal to the external device. In this way, when new information related to the second signal is sent to the external terminal board (external device) via the payout control board, it is possible to avoid an increase in the burden of control processing by the payout control means. Is.

In addition, the gaming machine of the other means 31, in the gaming machine of the other means 30,
Equipped with operation means that can be operated by the player,
The second signal output means outputs the second signal based on a calling operation for operating the operating means, and the external terminal board performs the calling operation based on the input of the second signal. A call signal indicating that the game has been broken may be output to the outside of the game machine.

  According to such a gaming machine, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, the external terminal board outputs a calling signal to the external device. With this, it is possible to attract the employees of the hall. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, it is not necessary for the player to stand up and operate the call button of the data display or call the employee in the hall, so that the player can play comfortably. It is possible.

In addition, the game machine of other means 32, in the game machine of other means 31,
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means,
The gaming machine frame has a window portion in which a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame can be viewed, and a gaming medium storage portion which is located below the window portion and can store a gaming medium, An upper decoration portion that is located above the window portion and that decorates the upper portion of the gaming machine frame,
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, since the upper decorative portion of the gaming machine frame projects further forward than the front end of the gaming medium storage section, it is possible to enhance the impact on the shape of the gaming machine frame. However, the upper decorative portion protruding forward makes it difficult to operate a call button or the like of the data display installed above the gaming machine. Therefore, the player can call the employees in the hall by a simple method by operating the operation means provided in the game machine.

In addition, the game machine of other means 33, in the game machine of other means 32,
A movable member (movable portion) provided in the upper decorative portion,
A movable member control means capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position or operating position,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is above an upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, it is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, so that it is possible to enhance the effect. However, at this time, the visibility and operability of the data display installed above the gaming machine deteriorates. Therefore, even if the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, the player can call in the hall staff in a simple manner by operating the operating means.

In addition, the gaming machine of other means 34, in the gaming machine of other means 33,
The operating position may be a position in which at least a part of the movable member is located in front of the front end of the upper decorative portion.

  According to such a gaming machine, when the movable member is in the operating position, not only is it above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame, but also it is protruding forward from the front end of the upper decorative portion. Therefore, although it becomes more difficult to reach the data display, it is possible to call in the hall employees by a simple method by operating the operation means.

  According to the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2, it is possible to avoid an increase in the load of control processing by the control means of the main board.

  It should be noted that any one or a plurality of the reference inventions 1 and / or 2 described above may be combined.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 7b production symbol display area (production symbol display section), 8 production symbol, 20 first starting opening, 21 second starting opening, 30 first big winning opening, 35 second big winning opening, 39 specific area , 41a 1st special symbol display device (1st special symbol display part), 41b 2nd special symbol display device (2nd special symbol display part), 80 main control board (main control part), 90 sub control board (sub control) Part), 100 image control board (image control part), 103a production first special figure reservation display, 103b production second special figure reservation display.

Claims (5)

A win / loss determination control unit that makes a win / fail determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game capable of giving a predetermined game profit to the player,
A gaming machine comprising: a gaming profit granting control unit for managing and controlling the amount of gaming profit granting;
A game control unit having at least one control unit of the win / no-judgment control unit, the special game control unit, and the game profit grant control unit,
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit;
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit;
An external signal output unit (external output unit) capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the gaming machine,
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is control-processed by a control unit included in the game control unit, and a signal based on the control process is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit,
The second specific signal input to the game control unit is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit without being controlled by the control unit of the game control unit. Amusement machine. A gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game medium to a game area,
A closed state that covers the front surface of the game area, and an open state that opens the front surface to the game area, and a front frame that can be opened and closed,
A frame signal output unit that outputs a frame signal by detecting that the front frame is in an open state or a closed state,
The second specific signal output unit is the frame signal output unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the second specific signal is the frame signal. Equipped with a start detection unit that can detect the entry of a game ball,
The predetermined condition is established based on the start detection unit detecting a game ball,
The first specific signal output unit is the start detection unit,
The game machine according to claim 2, wherein the first specific signal is a start detection signal output based on the start detection unit detecting a game ball. It is provided with an imparted game ball detection unit capable of detecting a game ball imparted as the game profit,
The game profit giving control unit is configured to manage and control the number of game balls given as the game profit based on the detection result of the given game ball detecting unit,
The first specific signal output unit is the imparted game ball detection unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the first specific signal is a provided game ball detection signal output based on the provided game ball detection unit detecting a game ball. A win / loss determination control unit that makes a win / fail determination based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game capable of giving a predetermined game profit to the player,
A gaming machine comprising: a gaming profit granting control unit for managing and controlling the amount of gaming profit granting;
A game control unit having at least the game profit giving control unit,
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit;
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit;
An external signal output unit capable of outputting a signal to the outside of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine for playing a game by launching a game medium to a game area,
A closed state that covers the front surface of the game area, and an open state that opens the front surface to the game area, and a front frame that can be opened and closed,
A frame signal output unit that outputs a frame signal by detecting that the front frame is in an open state or a closed state,
The game control unit includes a measuring unit that measures the input time of the frame signal,
The second specific signal is the frame signal,
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is control-processed by a control unit included in the game control unit, and a signal based on the control process is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit,
The frame signal input to the game control unit is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit when the measurement time by the measurement unit exceeds a specific time, and the measurement time by the measurement unit is The gaming machine is characterized in that it does not output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit when the specific time is not exceeded.