JP2020124419A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for reporting occurrence of abnormal winning suitably.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: variable winning means capable of changing to a first state, and a second state in which entry of a game medium is more difficult than the first state; and reporting means capable of reporting occurrence of abnormal winning to the variable winning means. The variable winning means changes to the first state from the second state when a game medium passes an operation area, and the reporting means further includes winning allowable number setting means for reporting occurrence of abnormal winning when the number of entries into the variable winning means exceeds the allowable number of wins, and for setting the allowable number to 0 when power is turned on.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9-1

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a game.

Some conventional gaming machines notify the occurrence of an abnormal winning when the number of winnings to the variable winning means exceeds the allowable number of winnings set for each gaming state (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-121394, A

However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a possibility that an abnormal winning may not be properly notified under certain circumstances such as after power is turned on.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suitably notify the occurrence of an abnormal winning.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game, and is in a first state (for example, a winning possible state (first swinging member 151SG702 or second swinging member). And a second state in which the game medium is more difficult to win the prize than the first state (for example, the first swing member 151SG702 or the second swing is realized). The moving member 151SG703 is realized by being located in the closed position)), the first variable winning means (for example, the first starting winning opening B), the first state and the game medium more than the first state. Can be changed to a second state in which winning is difficult, and a second variable winning means (for example, a second starting winning opening) different from the first variable winning means, and the number of winnings to the second variable winning means. Informing means capable of informing the occurrence of an abnormal prize when the allowable number is exceeded (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error determination process or a part in which the effect control CPU 120 executes the error notification process. 9-3, FIG. 9-6), and, the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means, the game medium operating region (for example, the fifth count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F ), the second state changes to the first state, and the advantage when winning in the second variable winning means is higher than the advantage when winning in the first variable winning means (for example, The non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error at the second starting winning opening having the highest degree is notified. (See FIGS. 9-2 and 9-3), and the allowable winning number setting is set to 0 when the power is turned on. It is characterized by further including means (for example, a portion in which the CPU 103 executes the power-on permissible winning number setting processing. See FIG. 9-1).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of the abnormal winning. Further, it is possible to prevent the action of bringing the variable winning means into the first state without going through a regular game. Further, it is possible to prevent an increase in the storage amount of the game control program and an increase in the processing load.

(2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), when an abnormal prize is given to the variable winning means, the occurrence of the abnormal prize is informed in a playable state without controlling the game. May be.
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of the abnormal winning. In addition, since the game (for example, the occurrence of a big hit) while the occurrence of the abnormal winning is notified is effective, it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of the player.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, variable display is performed based on the occurrence of a prize in the variable winning means, and a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is derived as a variable display result. It is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state) when displayed, and in the predetermined state, a specific path (for example, right game area 151SG002R) of the downflow path through which the game medium flows down. It is advantageous for the player to flow down, and in a predetermined state, a promotion notification means (for example, right-handed notification) capable of executing a promotion notification for promoting the emission of the game medium so as to flow down the specific path (for example, The production control CPU 120 is provided with a portion for executing right-handed notification processing (see FIG. 9-5), and the promotion notification is not executed even in a predetermined state when the occurrence of an abnormal prize to the variable winning means is notified. (See FIG. 9-8).
With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of the abnormal winning. In addition, even if an action to put the variable winning means into the first state without a regular game is performed, since the promotion notification is not executed, it is possible to prevent such an action from becoming effective.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the allowable winning number setting means sets the allowable winning number when the game medium passes through the operation area (for example, the CPU 103 passes through the operation area). A portion for executing the permissible prize winning number setting process (see FIG. 9-2).
With such a configuration, it is possible to set an appropriate allowable winning number when a regular game is played, and it is possible to suitably notify the occurrence of an abnormal winning.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of the timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board and a prize ball unit. It is an exploded perspective view of a game board and a prize ball unit. It is a rear view of the game board. It is a front view which shows the structure of a prize ball unit. (A) is a figure which shows the distribution member of a 1st guidance state, (B) is a figure which shows a distribution member of a 2nd guidance state. (A) is a figure which shows the operation pattern of a distribution member, and the operation pattern of a distribution member, (B) is a figure which shows the determination rate of the operation pattern of a slide member. It is an AA sectional view in Drawing 8-4. It is a BB sectional view in Drawing 8-4. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the detection object of each switch and the entering object of a game ball. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is the figure which shows the winning a prize mouth which can win a prize in each game state, and the number of prize balls in each winning a prize mouth. It is a rear perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view of a display monitor. It is the figure which illustrates the production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which illustrates a variation pattern. (A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table, (B) and (C) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table, and (D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table. (A) is an explanatory view of various types of jackpots, and (B) is an explanatory view of end conditions of the first high base state and the second high base state. It is a flow chart which shows timer interruption processing for game control. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flow chart which shows small hit opening pretreatment. It is a flow chart which shows processing during small hit opening. It is a flowchart showing a small hit ending process. It is a flow chart which shows base value calculation processing. It is explanatory drawing of whether the number of prize balls is added to a prize ball number counter in each situation. It is a flow chart showing a prize winning permissible number setting process at power-on. It is the flowchart which shows the permissible winning a prize number setting processing when passing the operating territory. It is a flowchart showing a non-electric auditors product abnormal winning a prize error determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric ball entering/exiting ball mismatch error determination process. It is a flow chart which shows right-handing notification processing. It is a flowchart which shows an error notification process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of notification with respect to each error, and the priority of notification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example which performs non-electric auditors product abnormal winning a prize error notification based on the occurrence of a non-electric auditors abnormality abnormal winning error at the time of right-handing notification.

Modes for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on Examples.

(Basic explanation)
First, the basic configuration and control of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (which is also the configuration and control of a general pachinko gaming machine) will be described.

(Structure of pachinko gaming machine 1, etc.)
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. A game area is formed on the game board 2, and a game ball as a game medium is shot into the game area by being shot from a predetermined hitting ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the right side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a variable display (also called a special drawing game) of special symbols (also called a special drawing) as a plurality of types of special identification information is provided. There is provided a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B. Each of these consists of a 7-segment LED or the like. The special symbol is represented by a number indicating "0" to "9" or a lighting pattern such as "-". The special pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off.

The “variable display” of special symbols is, for example, variably displaying a plurality of types of special symbols (the same applies to other symbols described later). The variation includes update display of a plurality of symbols, scroll display of a plurality of symbols, deformation of one or more symbols, enlargement/reduction of one or more symbols, and the like. In the variation of the special symbol or a normal symbol described later, a plurality of types of special symbols or normal symbols are updated and displayed. In the variation of the decorative pattern, which will be described later, a plurality of types of decorative patterns are scroll-displayed or updated and one or more decorative patterns are deformed or enlarged/reduced. In addition, the variation includes a mode in which a certain symbol is displayed in a blinking manner. At the end of the variable display, a predetermined special symbol is stopped and displayed as a display result (also referred to as derivation or derivation display) (the same applies to variable display of other symbols described later). The variable display may be referred to as a variable display or a variable.

The special symbols variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". Further, a special figure game using the first special figure is called a "first special figure game", and a special figure game using the second special figure is also called a "second special figure game". The special symbol display device that performs variable display of the special symbol may be one type.

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), an organic EL (Electro Luminescence), and the like, and displays various effect images. The image display device 5 may include a projector and a screen. Various effect images are displayed on the image display device 5.

For example, on the screen of the image display device 5, in synchronization with the first special drawing game and the second special drawing game, a decorative pattern as a plurality of types of decorative identification information different from the special pattern (a pattern showing numbers or the like) Variable display is performed. Here, in synchronization with the first special drawing game or the second special drawing game, the decorative pattern is variably displayed (for example, up and down) in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Direction scroll display and update display). Note that the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative pattern that are executed in synchronization are collectively referred to as simply variable display.

A display area may be provided on the screen of the image display device 5 for displaying a pending display corresponding to a variable display whose execution is suspended, and an active display corresponding to a variable display being executed. The hold display and the active display are collectively referred to as a variable display corresponding display corresponding to the variable display.

The number of variable displays that are held is also called the number of held storages. The number of reserved memories corresponding to the first special figure game is also referred to as a first reserved memory number, and the number of reserved memories corresponding to the second special figure game is also referred to as a second reserved memory number. Further, the total of the first reserved storage number and the second reserved storage number is also referred to as the total reserved storage number.

In addition, at a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B configured to include a plurality of LEDs are provided, and the first hold indicator 25A indicates the number of LEDs to be lit. To display the first number of reserved memories, and the second reserved indicator 25B displays the number of second reserved memories according to the number of lit LEDs.

Below the image display device 5, a winning ball device 6A and a variable winning ball device 6B are provided.

The winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning hole which is always kept in a fixed open state where a game ball can enter, for example, by a predetermined ball receiving member. When the game balls enter the first start winning hole, a predetermined number (for example, three) of prize balls can be paid out and the first special figure game can be started.

The variable winning a prize ball device 6B (normal electric accessory) forms a second starting winning opening that changes between a closed state and an open state by a solenoid 81 (see FIG. 2). The variable winning ball device 6B includes, for example, an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces, and when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, the movable wing pieces are in the vertical position, so that the tips of the movable wing pieces are provided. Is close to the winning ball device 6A, and is in a closed state where the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening (also referred to as the second starting winning opening is closed). On the other hand, when the solenoid 81 is in the ON state, the variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening (second starting). It is also said that the winning opening is open.) When the game balls enter the second starting winning opening, a predetermined number (for example, 3) of prize balls can be paid out and the second special figure game can be started. The variable winning ball device 6B is not limited to the device including the electric tulip type accessory as long as it can be changed between the closed state and the open state.

At predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, four places on the left and right lower sides of the game area), there are provided general winning openings 10 which are always kept open by predetermined ball receiving members. In this case, when entering one of the general winning openings 10, a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

A special variable winning ball device 7 having a special winning opening is provided below the winning ball device 6A and the variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 is provided with a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and the special winning opening as a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. Form.

As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door (for special electric auditors) is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening, and the game ball is large. You will not be able to enter (pass) the winning hole. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening, and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening. Become.

When a game ball enters the special winning opening, a predetermined number (eg, 14) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. When the game ball enters the big winning opening, more prize balls are paid out than when the game ball enters the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the general winning opening 10, for example.

The entry of a game ball into each prize hole including the general prize hole 10 is also referred to as a "prize". In particular, the winning of the starting openings (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening starting opening) is also referred to as a starting winning.

At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1), a normal symbol display device 20 is provided. As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED or the like, and performs a variable display of a normal symbol as a plurality of types of normal identification information different from the special symbol. Ordinary symbols are represented by numbers indicating "0" to "9" and lighting patterns such as "-". The normal pattern may include a pattern in which all the LEDs are turned off. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is also called a universal symbol game.

On the left side of the image display device 5, a passage gate 41 through which game balls can pass is provided. Based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the universal figure game is executed.

Above the normal symbol display device 20, a universal symbol holding display device 25C is provided. The universal figure pending display 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored universal figure pending storages, which is the number of universal figure games pending for execution, by the number of lit LEDs.

In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game balls and a large number of obstacle nails. At the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting a sound effect and the like are provided at upper and left upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 for a game effect is provided in a peripheral portion of the game area. ing. The game effect lamp 9 is configured to include an LED.

At a predetermined position (not shown in FIG. 1) of the game board 2, a movable body 32 that operates according to the effect is provided.

At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 30 operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball toward a game area by a hit ball launching device.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a gaming ball paid out as a prize ball or a gaming ball rented out by a predetermined ball lending machine can be held (stored) so as to be supplied to the ball striking device. A ball hitting plate (upper plate) is provided. Below the upper plate, there is provided a hit ball supply plate (lower plate) from which prize balls are paid out when the upper plate is full.

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a stick controller 31A that can be held by a player and tilted is attached. The stick controller 31A is provided with a trigger button that the player can press. The operation on the stick controller 31A is detected by the controller sensor unit 35A (see FIG. 2).

At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like is provided. The operation on the push button 31B is detected by the push sensor 35B (see FIG. 2).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the stick controller 31A and the push button 31B are provided as detection means for detecting the operation (operation etc.) of the player, but detection means other than these may be provided.

(Outline of game progression)
The game ball is launched toward the game area by the player's rotation operation on the hit ball operation handle 30 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41, the normal figure game by the normal symbol display device 20 is started. When the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 during the previous execution period of the general education game (when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 but cannot immediately execute the general education game based on the passage) , The universal figure game based on the passage is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In this public figure game, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol for a regular symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol is "per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, as a fixed ordinary symbol, if a normal symbol other than the regular symbol (a symbol deviating from the symbol) is stopped and displayed, the display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "deleting the symbol". When the "universal figure hit" is reached, opening control is performed to open the variable winning ball device 6B for a predetermined period (the second start winning port is opened).

When the game ball enters the first start winning hole formed in the winning ball device 6A, the first special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started.

When the game ball enters the second start winning hole formed in the variable winning ball device 6B, the second special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started.

It should be noted that, when the game ball enters (start winning) the starting winning opening during the period during which the special drawing game is being executed, or during the period when it is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state described later (a start prize has occurred, If the special drawing game based on the starting prize cannot be immediately executed), the special drawing game based on the entry is suspended until a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4).

In the special figure game, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol, for example, "7", the actual symbol differs depending on the jackpot type described later.) is displayed as a stop special symbol, the "big hit" symbol is given, and the jackpot symbol is given. If a predetermined special symbol different from (a small hit symbol, for example, “2”) is stopped and displayed, it is a “small hit”. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol (disappearing symbol, for example, "-") is stopped and displayed, "disappear".

After the display result in the special figure game is "big hit", the big hit game state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player. After the display result in the special figure game is "small hit", the small hit game state is controlled.

In the big hit game state, the player can get the prize ball by entering the game ball into the special winning opening. Therefore, the jackpot gaming state is an advantageous state for the player. The larger the number of rounds in the big hit game state, and the longer the open upper limit period, the more advantageous for the player.

In addition, the "big hit" category is set. For example, you can prepare multiple types of opening modes (number of rounds and maximum open period) of the special winning opening, and game states after the big-hit gaming state (normal state, time saving state, probability variation state, etc., below), and according to these, a big hit The type is set. As the big hit type, a big hit type that can obtain many prize balls or a big hit type that has few prize balls or hardly obtain prize balls may be provided.

In the small hitting game state, the special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7 is opened in a predetermined opening manner. For example, in the small hit game state, the same opening mode as in the big hit game state in the case of some big hit types (the number of times of opening the special winning opening is the same as the number of rounds described above, and the closing timing of the special winning opening is also the same. Etc.), the special winning opening is opened. Note that, similar to the big hit type, the "small hit" may be provided with a small hit type.

After the big hit game state is finished, it may be controlled to a time saving state or a probability changing state according to the big hit type.

In the time-saving state, control (time-saving control) that shortens the average special figure variation time (period during which the special figure varies) compared to the normal state is executed. In the time saving state, the average figure change time (the period during which the figure is changed) is shortened compared to the normal state, and the probability of becoming "per figure" in the figure game is improved compared to the normal state. The control (high opening control, high base control) that makes it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening is also executed. The time saving state is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol (particularly the second special symbol) is improved, which is advantageous for the player.

In the probability variation state (probability variation state), in addition to the time saving control, the probability variation control in which the probability that the display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state is executed. The probability variation state is a state that is more advantageous to the player because it is a state in which the variation efficiency of the special symbol is improved and a "big hit" is likely to occur.

The time saving state and the probability changing state continue until any one of the end conditions such as that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state has been started. The end condition that the special figure game has been executed a predetermined number of times is also referred to as the number of times cutting (shortening of times of cutting, probability change of times of cutting, etc.).

The normal state is a game state other than the special state such as a big hit game state, which is advantageous for the player, a time saving state, a probability variation state, etc., and the display result in the figure game is "universal figure win". Probability and probability that the display result in the special figure game is a "big hit", etc., the pachinko gaming machine 1 returns to a predetermined state after the power is turned on as in the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when the system is reset). The state is controlled in the same manner as when the processing was not executed).

A state in which the probability variation control is executed is also referred to as a high accuracy state, and a state in which the probability variation control is not executed is also referred to as a low accuracy state. A state in which the time saving control is executed is also called a high base state, and a state in which the time saving control is not executed is called a low base state. By combining these, it is said that the time saving state is a low accurate high base state, the definite change state is a high accurate high base state, and the normal state is a low accurate low base state. The highly accurate and low base state is also referred to as the highly accurate low base state.

After the small hit game state is over, the game state is not changed, and the game state before the special figure game display result is "small hit" is continuously controlled (however, "small hit" occurs If the special figure game at that time is the predetermined number of special figure games in the above-mentioned number of times cutting, the game state is naturally changed). Note that the display result of the special figure game does not have to be "small hit".

The gaming state may change based on that the game ball has passed a specific area (for example, a specific area in the special winning opening) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the game ball passes through a specific area, it may be controlled to be in a certain change state after the big hit game state.

(Progress, etc.)
In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various effects (notification of the progress status of the game and/or excitement of the game) are executed according to the progress of the game. The effect will be described below. The effect is performed by displaying various effect images on the image display device 5. However, in addition to or instead of the display, sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and/or the game effect lamp 9 is performed. May be performed by turning on/off the light, the operation of the movable body 32, or the like.

As effects to be executed in accordance with the progress of the game, in the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, the first special figure game or the first special figure game is displayed. In response to the start of the 2 special drawing game, the variable display of the decorative design is started. At the timing at which the display result (also called the fixed special symbol) is stopped and displayed in the first special figure game and the second special figure game, the fixed decorative symbol (combination of three decorative symbols) becomes the display result of the variable display of the decorative symbol. ) Is also stopped (displayed).

In the period from the start to the end of the variable display of the decorative pattern, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach mode (reach is established). Here, with the reach mode, when the decorative design stopped and displayed on the screen of the image display device 5 constitutes a part of the jackpot combination described later, the decorative design which is not yet stopped and displayed is variably displayed. Is an aspect in which is continued.

Further, the reach effect is executed in response to the above-mentioned reach mode during the variable display of the decorative pattern. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of the display result (the display result of the special drawing game or the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern) being a “big hit” (also called a big hit reliability or a big hit expectation degree) according to the effect mode. Different types of reach effects are executed. Reach productions include, for example, normal reach and super-reach, which has a higher jackpot reliability than normal reach.

When the display result of the special figure game is "big hit", a fixed decorative pattern which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 (decoration) The display result of the variable display of the design is "big hit"). As an example, the same decorative pattern (for example, “7”) is stopped and displayed together on a predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. ..

In the case of "probability variation jackpot" that is controlled to the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is finished, odd decorative patterns (for example, "7", etc.) are displayed together and stopped, and after the jackpot gaming state is terminated, it is changed to the probability variation state. In the case of "non-probability variation big hit (normal big hit)" that is not controlled, an even number of decorative symbols (for example, "6" etc.) may be stopped and displayed together. In this case, the odd-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a probability variation pattern, and the even-numbered decorative pattern is also referred to as a non-probability variation pattern (normal pattern). After the reach mode is achieved with the non-probability variation pattern, the promotion effect that finally becomes the “probability variation jackpot” may be executed.

When the display result of the special figure game is "small hit", as a display result of the variable display of the decorative design on the screen of the image display device 5, the fixed decorative design (for example, "" 1 3 5") is derived (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "small hit"). As an example, the decorative patterns constituting the chance eyes are stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. It should be noted that the display result of the special figure game is "big hit" of some big hit types (big hit type of big hit game state similar to small hit game state) and when it is "small hit" The common fixed decorative pattern may be derived and displayed.

When the display result of the special figure game is “out”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is not the reach mode, and the fixed decorative pattern of the non-reach combination is displayed as the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (“ (Also referred to as "non-reach out") may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is "non-reach out"). In addition, when the display result is “out”, after the variable display mode of the decorative pattern becomes the reach mode, as a display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern, a predetermined reach combination other than the jackpot combination (“reach out” is displayed. (Also referred to as “”) may be stopped and displayed (the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern is “out of reach”).

The effects that can be executed by the pachinko gaming machine 1 include displaying the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display). Further, as another effect, for example, a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability is executed during the variable display of the decorative pattern. The notice effect includes a notice effect that gives a notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display being executed, and a look-ahead notice effect that gives notice of the jackpot reliability in the variable display before the execution (a variable display whose execution is suspended). As the prefetching notice effect, an effect of changing the display mode of the variable display corresponding display (hold display or active display) to a mode different from the normal mode may be executed.

Further, in the image display device 5, once the decorative design is temporarily stopped during the variable display of the decorative design and then the variable display is resumed, one variable display is simulated like multiple variable display. You may make it perform a pseudo continuous production.

Even during the big hit game state, a big hit midfield effect for notifying the big hit game state is executed. As the big hit midfield effect, an effect that notifies the number of rounds or a promotion effect that indicates that the value of the big hit game state is improved may be executed. In addition, during the small hitting game state, the small hitting production which notifies the small hitting game state is executed. Incidentally, during the small hit game state, some big hit type (big hit type of big hit game state of the same mode as the small hit game state, for example, big hit type that makes the subsequent game state a highly accurate state) big hit game By executing a common effect in the state, the player may not be able to know whether the present is in the small hitting game state or the big hitting game state. In such a case, by performing a common effect after the end of the small hit game state and after the end of the big hit game state, it is not possible to distinguish between the high-precision state and the low-precision state. May be.

Further, for example, when the special drawing game or the like is not executed, a demo (demonstration) image is displayed on the image display device 5 (a customer waiting demonstration effect is executed).

(Substrate configuration)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with, for example, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a relay board 15, etc. as shown in FIG. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and a power supply board are arranged on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and the progress of the above-mentioned game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (execution of special figure game (including hold management), execution of ordinary figure game (including hold management), big hit It has a function of controlling the gaming state, the small hitting gaming state, the gaming state, etc.). The main board 11 has a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 102, and a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103. , A random number circuit 104 and an I/O (Input/Output port) 105.

The CPU 103 executes a program stored in the ROM 101 to perform a process of controlling the progress of the game (a process of realizing the function of the main board 11). At this time, various data stored in the ROM 101 (variation patterns described below, effect control commands described below, data such as various tables referred to when making various determinations described below) are used, and the RAM 102 is used as a main memory. .. The RAM 102 is a backup RAM in which the stored contents are saved for a predetermined period even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped partially or entirely. Alternatively, all or part of the program stored in the ROM 101 may be expanded in the RAM 102 and executed on the RAM 102.

The random number circuit 104 counts the numerical value data indicating various random number values (game random numbers) used when controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The game random number may be updated by the CPU 103 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 105 is, for example, an input port to which various signals (detection signals described later) are input, and various signals (first special symbol display device 4A, second special symbol display device 4B, ordinary symbol display device 20, first hold) An output port for transmitting a signal for controlling (driving) the display device 25A, the second hold display device 25B, the universal figure hold display device 25C, etc., and a solenoid drive signal.

The switch circuit 110 is a detection signal (a game ball passes or a game ball passes) from various switches for detecting a game ball (gate switch 21, starting opening switch (first starting opening switch 22A and second starting opening switch 22B), count switch 23). A detection signal indicating that the switch has been turned on when it has entered is taken in and transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100. By the transmission of the detection signal, passing or entry of the game ball is detected.

The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal (for example, a signal for turning on the solenoid 81 or the solenoid 82) from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory or the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door. To transmit.

The main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100), as a part of the control of the progress of the game, production control board (command for designating (notifying) the progress status of the game etc.) according to the progress of the game. Supply to 12. The effect control command output from the main board 11 is relayed by the relay board 15 and supplied to the effect control board 12. The effect control command includes, for example, various determination results on the main board 11 (for example, a display result of the special figure game (including a big hit type), and a variation pattern used when executing the special figure game (details will be described later). )), a game status (for example, start and end of variable display, status of opening big winning opening, occurrence of winning, number of reserved memories, game status), command for specifying error occurrence, and the like.

The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the effect control command, and effects (various effects according to the progress of the game based on the received effect control command, It has a function of executing various notifications such as driving of the movable body 32, error notification, and notification of power failure recovery.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120, a ROM 121, a RAM 122, a display control section 123, a random number circuit 124, and an I/O 125 are mounted.

The effect control CPU 120 executes a program stored in the ROM 121 to execute a process together with the display control unit 123 (a process for realizing the above function of the effect control board 12 and an effect to be executed). (Including decisions, etc.). At this time, various data (data such as various tables) stored in the ROM 121 is used, and the RAM 122 is used as a main memory.

The effect control CPU 120 displays the execution of effect based on a detection signal from the controller sensor unit 35A or the push sensor 35B (a signal that is output when an operation by the player is detected, and a signal that appropriately indicates the operation content). The control unit 123 may be instructed.

The display control unit 123 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), and the like, and executes an effect based on an effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120.

The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to display the effect image by supplying the image display device 5 with a video signal according to the effect to be executed based on the effect execution instruction from the effect control CPU 120. The display control unit 123 further supplies a sound designating signal (a signal designating a sound to be output) to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output synchronized with the display of the effect image and turn on/off the game effect lamp 9. Alternatively, a lamp signal (a signal that specifies the lighting/extinguishing state of the lamp) is supplied to the lamp control board 14. Further, the display control unit 123 supplies a signal for operating the movable body 32 to the movable body 32 or a drive circuit that drives the movable body 32.

The voice control board 13 is equipped with various circuits for driving the speakers 8L, 8R, drives the speakers 8L, 8R based on the sound designating signal, and outputs the sound designated by the sound designating signal from the speakers 8L, 8R. Let

The lamp control board 14 is equipped with various circuits for driving the game effect lamp 9, drives the game effect lamp 9 based on the lamp signal, and turns on/off the game effect lamp 9 in a manner designated by the lamp signal. To do. In this way, the display control unit 123 controls the sound output and the lighting/extinguishing of the lamp.

It should be noted that the production control CPU 120 executes audio output, control for turning on/off the lamp (supply of sound designation signal or lamp signal, etc.), and control of the movable body 32 (supply of signal for operating the movable body 32). You may do it.

The random number circuit 124 updatable counts numerical data indicating various random number values (random numbers for effect) used for executing various effects. The effect random number may be updated by the effect control CPU 120 executing a predetermined computer program (updated by software).

The I/O 125 mounted on the production control board 12 transmits various signals (video signal, sound designation signal, lamp signal) and an input port for taking in the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like, for example. And an output port of.

Substrates other than the main substrate 11, such as the effect control substrate 12, the sound control substrate 13, and the lamp control substrate 14, are also referred to as sub substrates. A plurality of sub-boards may be provided for each function like the pachinko gaming machine 1, or one sub-board may be configured to have a plurality of functions.

(motion)
Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.

(Main operation of main board 11)
First, the main operation of the main board 11 will be described. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes the game control main processing. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the game control main processing executed by the CPU 103 on the main board 11.

In the game control main process shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 103 first sets an interrupt prohibition (step S1). Then, necessary initial setting is performed (step S2). The initial settings include stack pointer settings, internal device (CTC (counter/timer circuit), parallel input/output port, etc.) register settings, RAM 102 accessible settings, and the like.

Next, it is determined whether the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3). The clear switch is mounted on the power supply board, for example. When the power is turned on with the clear switch turned on, an output signal (clear signal) is input to the game control microcomputer 100 via the input port. When the output signal from the clear switch is on (step S3; Yes), the initialization process (step S8) is executed. In the initialization process, the CPU 103 performs a RAM clear process for clearing flags, counters, and buffers stored in the RAM 102, and sets an initial value in the work area.

Further, the CPU 103 transmits an effect control command instructing initialization to the effect control board 12 (step S9). When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command, for example, the image display device 5 displays a screen for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been initialized.

When the output signal from the clear switch is not on (step S3; No), it is determined whether backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (backup RAM) (step S4). When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped due to an unexpected power failure or the like (power cut), the CPU 103 executes the power supply stop processing immediately before the pachinko gaming machine 1 stops operating due to the stop of the power supply. In this power supply stop process, a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that data is backed up in the RAM 102, a data protection process of the RAM 102, and the like are executed. The data protection process includes a process of adding an error detection code (checksum, parity bit, etc.) and a process of backing up various data. The data to be backed up includes various data for advancing the game (including various flags, states of various timers, etc.), the state of the backup flag and an error detection code. In step S4, it is determined whether the backup flag is on. When the backup flag is off and the backup data is not stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; No), the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When the backup data is stored in the RAM 102 (step S4; Yes), the CPU 103 checks the data of the backed up data (performed using the error detection code) and determines whether the data is normal (step S4). S5). In step S5, it is determined whether or not the data in the RAM 102 matches the data when the power supply is stopped, for example, based on the parity bit and the checksum. If it is determined that they match, the data in the RAM 102 is determined to be normal.

If it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is not normal (step S5; No), the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply was stopped, so the initialization process (step S8) is executed.

When it is determined that the data in the RAM 102 is normal (step S5; Yes), the CPU 103 performs a recovery process (step S6) for returning the internal state of the main board 11 to the state when the power supply was stopped. In the restoration process, the CPU 103 sets the work area based on the stored contents of the RAM 102 (contents of backed up data). As a result, the game state is restored when the power supply is stopped, and if the special symbol is changing, the variation of the special symbol is restarted from the state before the restoration by executing the game control timer interrupt process described later. Will be.

And CPU103 transmits the production control command which directs recovery from power failure to production control board 12 (Step S7). Along with this, a production control command for designating a backed-up game state before power failure, and a production control for designating the display result of the special figure game being executed when the special figure game is being executed. You may make it transmit a command. These commands can use the same commands as the commands set for transmission in the special symbol process processing described later. When the production control CPU 120 receives the production control command that specifies the time of restoration from power failure, for example, the image display device 5 notifies that recovery from power failure has been performed or is being restored from power failure. The screen is displayed to The effect control CPU 120 may display an appropriate screen based on the effect control command.

After finishing the restoration process or the initialization process and transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, the CPU 103 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 104 (step S10). Then, the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set so that a timer interrupt is taken at regular intervals (for example, 2 ms) (step S11), and interrupts are permitted (step S12). ). Then, the loop processing is started. After that, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals (for example, 2 ms), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, and thereby the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, and the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. Whether or not the detection signals are received from various switches such as the switch 22B and the count switch 23 is determined (step S21). Then, by executing a predetermined main side error processing, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be issued if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S22). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, jackpot information (information indicating the number of occurrences of jackpots) supplied to a computer for hall management installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, start information (start Data such as information indicating the number of winnings and the like, probability variation information (information indicating the number of times the probability has changed, etc.) is output (step S23).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S24). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S25). The CPU 103 executes the special symbol process process for each timer interrupt, thereby managing the execution and suspension of the special symbol game, controlling the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and controlling the game state. See below).

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S26). The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing for each timer interrupt, and based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21 (based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 41), the management of execution and suspension of the general figure game, It is possible to control the opening of the variable winning ball device 6B based on “universal hit”. The ordinary figure game is executed by driving the ordinary symbol display device 20, and the ordinary figure hold display device 25C is turned on to display the number of held ordinary figure patterns.

After executing the normal symbol process process, as a part of the game control timer interrupt process, a process when an electric power interruption occurs, a process for paying out a prize ball, etc. may be performed. After that, the CPU 103 executes command control processing (step S27). The CPU 103 may set transmission control commands in each of the above processes. In the command control process of step S27, a process of transmitting the effect control command set for transmission to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 is performed. After executing the command control process, the interrupt is permitted, and then the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S25 shown in FIG. 4 as the special symbol process process. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101).

In the start winning determination process, a process of detecting the occurrence of a start winning, storing the hold information in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and updating the number of held memories is executed. When the start winning occurs, a random number value for determining the display result (including the big hit type) and the variation pattern is extracted and stored as holding information. Further, a process of pre-reading a display result or a variation pattern may be executed based on the extracted random number value. After storing the hold information and the number of holding memories, the transmission setting for transmitting the effect control command for specifying the determination result such as the occurrence of the start winning, the number of holding memories, and the pre-reading determination is performed on the effect control board 12. .. The effect control command at the time of the winning prize set to be transmitted in this way is, for example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to.

After executing the start winning determination process in S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes of steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102. In each process (steps S110 to S120) of the special symbol process process, a transmission setting for transmitting a production control command corresponding to each process to the production control board 12 is performed.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0" (initial value). In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start the first special figure game or the second special figure game based on the presence or absence of the hold information. Also, in the special symbol normal processing, based on the random number value for determining the display result, whether or not the display result of the special symbol or the decorative pattern is "big hit" or "small hit" and "big hit" type Is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol (either a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a falling symbol) to be stopped and displayed in the special symbol game is set in correspondence with the determined display result. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1", and the special symbol normal process ends. The special figure game using the second special figure may be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure (also referred to as special figure 2 priority digestion). Further, the winning order of the game balls to the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be stored, and the conditions for starting the special figure game may be established in the winning order (also referred to as winning order winning).

When making various decisions based on the random number values, various tables stored in the ROM 101 (tables in which decision values to be compared with random number values are assigned to decision results) are referenced. The same applies to other decisions on the main board 11 and various decisions on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, various tables are stored in the ROM 121.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "1". This fluctuation pattern setting process uses a random value for fluctuation pattern determination to select one of a plurality of fluctuation patterns, based on the result of pre-determination of whether or not to display "big hit" or "small hit". It includes the processing to determine. In the fluctuation pattern setting process, when the fluctuation pattern is determined, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2", and the fluctuation pattern setting process ends.

The variation pattern is the execution time of the special figure game (special figure change time) (which is also the execution time of variable display of the decorative pattern), the mode of variable display of the decorative pattern (whether reach or not), and the variable display of the decorative pattern. Is specified, and is also referred to as a variable display pattern.

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". This special symbol fluctuation processing, the processing which does the setting in order to change the special design in the 1st special design display 4A and the 2nd special design display 4B, and the elapsed time after that special design starts fluctuation It includes the process of measuring. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3", and the special symbol variation process ends.

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to stop the fluctuation of the special symbol, stop display (deriving) the fixed special symbol that is the display result of the special symbol It includes a process to set up for. When the display result is "big hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the display result is "small hit", the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". Further, when the display result is “out”, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”. When the display result is "small hit" or "off", the game state is updated when the time-saving state or the probability variation state is controlled and the cut-out is completed. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the special symbol stop processing ends.

The big hit opening preprocessing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". This big hit opening preprocessing includes processing for starting the execution of the round in the big hit game state and setting the big winning opening in the open state based on that the display result is "big hit" Has been. When the special winning opening is opened, a process of supplying a solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is executed. At this time, for example, the open upper limit period in which the special winning opening is opened and the upper limit number of times of round execution are set according to which the big hit type is. When these settings are completed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", and the jackpot opening preprocessing is completed.

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, and the big winning opening based on the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, etc. It includes processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the open state from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing a process of stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", The process of opening the big hit ends.

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". This big jackpot post-processing, processing to determine whether the number of executions of the round to open the special winning opening has reached the set upper limit number of executions, when the maximum number of executions has been reached, the jackpot gaming state It includes the process of setting to terminate the. When the round execution count has not reached the upper limit execution count, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5", while when the round execution count reaches the upper limit execution number, the special figure process flag The value is updated to "7". When the value of the special figure process flag is updated, the jackpot release post-processing ends.

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". This big hit end processing, waiting processing until the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the ending effect as the effect operation that notifies the end of the big hit game state is executed, and the probability change corresponding to the end of the big hit game state It includes processing for performing various settings for starting control and time saving control. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the jackpot ending process ends.

The small hit opening pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "8". The small hit opening pre-processing includes processing for setting the big winning opening in the small hit game state based on that the display result is "small hit". At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "9", and the small hit opening preprocessing is ended.

The small hitting open process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". This small hit opening process is the process of measuring the elapsed time after opening the big winning opening and the timing to return the big winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time etc. A process for determining whether or not it is included. When the timing for ending the small hit game state is reached by returning the special winning opening to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "10", and the small hit opening processing is ended.

The small hit ending process of step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "10". This small hitting end process includes a process of waiting until a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is executed. Here, when the small hit game state ends, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit game state is continued. When the waiting time at the end of the small hitting game state has elapsed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0", and the small hitting end processing is ended.

(Main operation of the production control board 12)
Next, the main operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Register setting etc. of the mounted CTC (counter/timer circuit). Further, the initial operation control process is executed (step S72). In the initial operation control process, control for performing an initial operation of the movable body 32 such as control for driving the movable body 32 to return to the initial position and control for confirming a predetermined operation are executed.

Then, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S73). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S73; No), the process of step S73 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated every time a predetermined time has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disable, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disable state is used, an interrupt occurs. It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, the effect control command is fetched from a predetermined input port of the input ports included in the I/O 125 that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in the RAM 122, for example. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S73 (step S73; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared to the off state (step S74), and the command analysis process is executed (step S75). In the command analysis process, for example, after reading various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the read effect control commands are read. Corresponding settings and controls are performed. For example, the read effect control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 or the RAM 122 is stored in the RAM 122 so that the effect control command received, the content specified by the effect control command, and the like can be confirmed by the effect control process processing or the like. The reception flag provided is turned on. Further, when the effect control command specifies the game state, the display control unit 123 may be instructed to display the background according to the game state.

After executing the command analysis process in step S75, the effect control process process is executed (step S76). In the effect control process processing, for example, an effect image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5, a voice output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a decorative light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, and the movable body 32. The control for operating various effect devices, such as the drive operation of, is performed. Further, with respect to the control contents of the effect operation using various effect devices, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed in accordance with the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the effect control process processing in step S76, effect random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and at least a part of the effect random numbers used on the effect control board 12 side is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S73. Other processing may be executed before returning to the processing of step S73.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S76 of FIG. 6 as the effect control process process. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 7, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a pre-reading notice setting process (step S161). In the pre-reading notice setting process, for example, determination, determination, setting, etc. for executing the pre-reading notice production are performed based on the production control command at the time of the winning prize transmitted from the main board 11. Further, a process for displaying the hold display is executed based on the number of hold memories specified from the effect control command.

After executing the process of step S161, the effect control CPU 120 selects and executes any of the following processes of steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

The variable display start waiting process of step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0" (initial value). This variable display start waiting process is a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of a decorative pattern in the image display device 5, based on whether or not a command or the like designating the start of variable display is received from the main board 11. Etc. are included. When it is determined that the variable display of the decorative pattern on the image display device 5 is started, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1", and the variable display start waiting process is ended.

The variable display start setting process of step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". In the variable display start setting process, based on the display result and the variation pattern specified by the effect control command, the display result of the variable display of the decorative pattern (the fixed decorative pattern), the variable display mode of the decorative pattern, the reach effect and various The presence/absence of execution of various effects such as a notice effect, its mode, and execution start timing are determined. Then, the effect control pattern (collection of control data for instructing the display control unit 123 to execute the effect) that reflects the determination result or the like is set. Then, based on the set effect control pattern, the display control unit 123 is instructed to start the variable display of the decorative pattern, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2", and the variable display start setting process is ended. The display control unit 123 causes the image display device 5 to start the variable display of the decorative pattern in response to the instruction to start the variable display of the decorative pattern.

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 instructs the display control section 123 to display an effect image based on the effect control pattern set in step S171 on the display screen of the image display device 5. Or driving the movable body 32, outputting voice or sound effect from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and sending a command (illumination signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is performed during variable display of the decorative pattern, such as turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by output. After performing such effect control, for example, an end code indicating the variable display end of the decorative pattern is read from the effect control pattern, or a command for designating stop display of the fixed decorative pattern is received from the main board 11. Corresponding to what is done, the fixed decorative design which is the display result of the decorative design is stopped and displayed. When the fixed decorative design is stopped and displayed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3", and the variable display effect effect processing ends.

The special figure winning waiting process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the special figure winning waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the effect control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received from the main board 11. When a production control command for designating the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state is received, if the command designates the start of the big hit game state, the value of the production process flag is set to "6." Update to ". On the other hand, if the command specifies the start of the small hitting game state, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4" which is a value corresponding to the effect processing during the small hitting. Further, when the waiting time for receiving the command is not received without receiving the command designating to start the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is determined that the display result in the special figure game is “out”. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value. When the value of the production process flag is updated, the special figure hit waiting process ends.

The effect process during the small hit in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is "4". In the effect processing during the small hit, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect contents in the small hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the small hit game state based on the set contents. .. Also, in the small hitting production process, the value of the production process flag is set to a value corresponding to the small winning finish production in response to receiving a command from the main board 11 designating termination of the small hitting game state, for example. It is updated to a certain "5", and the effect processing during the small hit is ended.

The small hit completion production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production control process flag is "5". In this small hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the small hit game state, and various effect controls at the end of the small hit game state based on the setting contents. To execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "0" which is the initial value, and the small hit end effect processing is ended.

The big hit medium effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In this big hit mid effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect contents in the big hit game state, and executes various effect controls in the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Further, in the big hit midfield effect process, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the ending effect process, for example, in response to receiving a command for ending the big hit game state from the main board 11. It updates to "7" and finishes the big hit mid-game production process.

The ending effect process of step S177 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "7". In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit game state, and performs various kinds of end effect effect control at the end of the big hit game state based on the setting contents. Execute. After that, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value "0", and the ending effect process is ended.

(Variation of basic explanation)
The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described in the above basic description, and various modifications and applications are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Although the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above basic description is a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize based on the occurrence of a prize, the game medium is enclosed and points are awarded based on the occurrence of a prize. It may be an enclosed game machine.

What is displayed during variable display of the special symbol is only one type of symbol (for example, a symbol indicating "-"), and variable display may be performed by repeating display and extinction of the symbol. Further, even when the symbol is displayed during the variable display, the symbol does not have to be displayed when the variable display is stopped (the symbol indicating "-" may not be displayed as the display result).

In the above basic explanation, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is shown as a gaming machine, but a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting a medal, and a plurality of types of symbols are rotated according to the operation of the operation lever by the player, A slot machine capable of executing a game in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to a player (for example, a big bonus when the stop symbol combination becomes a specific symbol combination when the symbols are stopped in response to the operation of the stop button by The present invention can be applied to a slot machine equipped with one or more of regular bonus, RT, AT, ART, and CZ (hereinafter referred to as bonus).

The program and data for implementing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for implementing the present invention may be distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

The game execution mode is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line in the internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the hardware resources of other devices may be directly used on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

In the present specification, one of the expressions for comparison of various ratios such as the execution ratio of the effect (expressions such as “high”, “low”, “different”) is “0%”. May be included. For example, it is also included that one is a ratio of "0%" and the other is a ratio of "100%" or a ratio less than "100%".

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 151SG)
Next, a gaming machine in the characteristic unit 151SG of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-1 to 8-27.

First, FIG. 8-1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the present feature section 151SG, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (underframe) 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board 2. On the game board 2, a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails is formed. In the game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined ball launch device and is driven into the game area.

In the present characteristic part 151SG, the game area is divided into a left game area 151SG002L on the left side and a right game area 151SG002R on the right side of the center decoration frame surrounding the periphery of the image display device 5 arranged at the substantially central position of the game area. In addition, the game ball weakly launched (left hit) with the hit ball operation handle flows down the left game area 151SG002L, and the game ball strongly hit (right hit) with the hit ball operation handle is above the center decorative pattern. It passes through the formed upper path 151SG002C and flows down the right game area 151SG002R.

Further, a general winning opening 151SG010 and a winning ball device 6A are arranged in the left game area 151SG002L, and a winning unit 151SG700 through which a game ball can pass is arranged in the right game area 151SG002R. Therefore, the game ball can be won in the general winning opening 151SG010 and the first starting winning opening A formed by the winning ball device 6A by flowing down the left gaming area 151SG002L, and flowing down in the right playing area 151SG002R. It is possible to win the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, the large winning opening, the passage gate, the ordinary electric winning opening and the like (all of which will be described later in detail) provided in the winning unit 151SG700. In addition, the game ball that has won the first starting winning opening A in the characteristic portion 151SG is guided to the rear side of the game board 2 and discharged after being detected by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A (see FIG. 8-11). To be done. The game ball that has won the general winning opening 151SG010 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged after being detected by the seventh count switch 151SG023G (see FIG. 8-11). Then, the variable display of the first special symbol is executed on the basis of the game ball being detected in the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A.

In addition, below the winning ball device 6A in the present feature portion 151SG, there is formed a first out port into which a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L or the right game area 151SG002R enters, and enters the first out opening. The game ball played is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged after being detected by the first out switch 151SG041A.

As shown in FIGS. 8-2 to 8-5, the winning unit 151SG700 includes a front unit 151SG700A attached to the game board 2 from the front, a rear unit 151SG700B attached to the game board 2 from the rear, It is mainly composed of.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, an opening 151SG700a is formed at the upper end of the winning unit 151SG700, and a game ball can enter the winning unit 151SG700 through the opening 151SG700a. Then, in the winning unit 151SG700, a first gaming ball channel 151SG711 and a second gaming ball channel 151SG712 through which the gaming balls that have entered the winning unit 151SG700 through the opening 151SG700a can flow down are formed.

A first branch portion 151SG711a branching from the first game ball flow path 151SG711 to a first branch path 151SG711b is provided at an upstream portion of the first game ball flow path 151SG711, and a middle stream of the first game ball flow path 151SG711. The part is provided with a second branch part 151SG711c where a second branch path 151SG711d branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. Further, a third branch portion 151SG711e is provided at a downstream portion of the first game ball flow path 151SG711 so that a third branch path 151SG711f branches from the first game ball flow path 151SG711.

Below the winning unit 151SG700, a special variable winning ball device 151SG701 is provided. The special variable winning ball device 151SG701 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by driving a solenoid 151SG082 (see FIG. 8-11), and the special winning opening forms a big winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state. To do. The special winning opening is formed so as to open upward in the lower part of the winning unit 151SG700. The special winning opening door is slidable in the front-rear direction between a closed position where the solenoid 151SG082 is driven to close the special winning opening and an open position where the special winning opening is opened.

In the special variable winning ball device 151SG701, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening to facilitate the game ball passing (entering) the special winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 151SG082 is in the OFF state, the special winning opening door closes the first special winning opening, and the game ball cannot pass (enter) the first special winning opening. In this way, the first special winning opening changes into an open state that is advantageous for the player to easily pass (enter) the game ball and a closed state that is unfavorable to the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). Instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

In addition, the game ball that has flown down to the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 through the above-mentioned first gaming ball flow path 151SG711 and second gaming ball flow path 151SG712 will pass through the large winning opening if the large winning opening is open. If the special winning opening is closed, it flows down on the big winning opening door toward the first out opening. The game ball that has passed (entered) the special winning opening is detected by the first count switch 151SG023A by passing through the first count switch 151SG023A provided in the special winning opening. The game ball that has passed the first count switch 023A is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged after being detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-5, a communication port that communicates with the first game ball flow channel 151SG711 side and the out flow channel 151SG714 side is formed below the ordinary electric prize winning port, and the first game is formed. A part of the game sphere flowing down the sphere flow path 151SG711 passes through the communication port and flows down toward the out flow path 151SG714.

In addition, on the rear side of the game board 2 in the characteristic part 151SG (rear unit 151SG700B), a first link mechanism 151SG720 and a second link mechanism 151SG730, which will be described later, are provided. There is not enough space to form channel 151SG714. For this reason, the out-use flow path 151SG714 in the characteristic portion 151SG is formed on the front side of the game board 2 (the front unit 151SG700A).

The first branch portion 151SG711a is closed by a drive of a first link mechanism 151SG720 to be described later so that the game ball cannot enter the first branch path 151SG711b and the game ball can enter the first branch path 151SG711b. There is provided a first swing member 151SG702 that can swing between the open position and the open position. The closed position in the first swing member 151SG702 is a position retracted from the first game ball flow channel 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow channel 151SG711, and the first swing member. The open position in the 151SG702 is projected on the first game ball flow channel 151SG711 so that the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow channel 151SG711 can be guided toward the first branch flow channel 151SG711b. The position.

Further, the second branch portion 151SG711c is closed by a driving of a second link mechanism 151SG730, which will be described later, so that the game ball cannot enter the second branch path 151SG711d, and the game ball can enter the second branch path 151SG711d. A second swing member 151SG703 that can swing between the open position and the open position is provided. Incidentally, the closed position in the second swing member 151SG703 is a position retracted from the first game ball flow channel 151SG711 so as not to obstruct the game ball flowing down the first game ball flow channel 151SG711, and the second swing member. The open position in the 151SG703 is projected on the first game ball channel 151SG711 so that the game ball can be guided toward the second branch channel 151SG711d by receiving the game ball flowing down the first game ball channel 151SG711. The position.

Further, the third branch portion 151SG711e is provided with a slide member 151SG704 as a normal electric accessory. The slide member 151SG704 is projected by the drive of the solenoid 151SG081 (see FIG. 8-11) into the first game ball flow path 151SG711 to receive the game ball and guide the game ball to the third branch path 151SG711f. , Is provided slidably in the front-rear direction between a retreat position that does not hinder the flow down of the first game ball flow path 151SG711 by retracting from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. That is, the third branch path 151SG711f is in a state where the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter when the slide member 151SG704 is located at the retracted position, and the game ball enters when the slide member 151SG704 is located at the projecting position. Possible or easy to enter.

In this way, the game balls flowing down the first game ball flow path 151SG711 in the main feature section 151SG are the first branch path 151SG711b, the second branch path 151SG711d, and the third branch path 151SG711f from the first game ball flow path 151SG711. It is possible to enter either. Of these, the game ball that has entered the first branch path 151SG711b wins the first starting winning opening B formed by the first branch path 151SG711b, and the first starting opening B switch provided in the first branch path 151SG711b. It is detected by 151SG022B. The game ball that has entered the second branch path 151SG711d wins the second start winning opening formed by the second branch path 151SG711d, and is detected by the second start opening switch 151SG022C provided in the second branch path 151SG711d. To be done.

As the ordinary electric accessory in the characteristic portion 151SG, the form in which the slide member 151SG704 that slides in the front-rear direction at the retracted position and the projected position is provided is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, as the ordinary electric accessory, there are a first state (for example, a state in which the slide member 151SG704 is in the retracted position) and a second state (for example, a state in which the slide member 151SG704 is in the protruding position). If the third branch path 151SG711f can be changed to a state where the game ball is difficult to enter and a state where the game ball is easy to enter, for example, a lid body that can be opened and closed by sliding the third branch path 151SG711f, or a rocking motion. It may be a member (so-called electric tulip) or the like that can be moved into a state in which the game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which the game ball is easy to enter by moving the third branch path 151SG711f.

The game sphere after being detected by the first starting mouth B switch 151SG022B and the second starting mouth switch 151SG022C is, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the outflow passage 151SG714 provided on the right side of the winning unit 151SG700. Run down. Then, the game ball flowing down the out flow channel 151SG714 including the game ball that has flowed in from the first game ball flow channel 151SG711 is formed at the lower end portion of the winning unit 151SG700 (the most downstream portion of the out flow channel 151SG714). After being detected by the 151SG041B by entering the second outlet, it is discharged toward the back side of the game board 2. As shown in FIG. 8-5, since the second outlet in the characteristic portion 151SG is provided in the winning unit 151SG700, a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R (flowing down in the winning unit 151SG700). It is an out port that only the game ball can enter.

In other words, the second out switch 151SG041B can detect a game ball flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 after winning the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening, while the first starting winning opening A is detected. The winning game balls are undetectable.

In addition, the game ball that has entered the third branch path 151SG711f wins the Poden winning opening formed by the third branch path 151SG711f, and is detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D provided in the third branch path 151SG711f. To be done. The game ball after being detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D enters the back surface side of the game board 2 through the third branch path 151SG711f.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-6(A) and FIG. 8-6(B), on the back side of the game board 2 which can enter through the third branch path 151SG711f, a fifth game ball can be detected. A count switch 151SG023E and a sixth count switch 151SG023F are arranged side by side on the left and right, and a distribution member 151SG025 is provided. The distribution member 151SG025 regulates the entry of the game ball into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (detection of the game ball by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) by moving left and right by driving the solenoid 151SG086 (see FIG. 8-11). In addition, the first induction state that guides the entry into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (detection of the game ball by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) and the entry of the game ball into the fifth count switch 151SG023E (play by the fifth count switch 151SG023E). It is possible to change to a second guidance state in which the detection of the sphere) is regulated and the entry into the sixth count switch 151SG023F (the detection of the game sphere by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) is guided.

The game ball that has entered the fifth count switch 151SG023E from the third branch path 151SG711f (detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E) is driven by the first link mechanism 151SG720 (see FIGS. 8-8) to make the first The swing member 151SG702 is moved from the closed position to the open position. The game ball after driving the first link mechanism 151SG720 is discharged by flowing down on the back side of the game board 2, and the first link mechanism 151SG720 makes the first swinging motion based on the flow down of the game ball. The member 151SG702 is adapted to move from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-8(A) and 8-8(B), the first link mechanism 151SG720 is a mechanism incorporated in the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly the first link member 151SG721. , Second link member 151SG722, third link member 151SG723, fourth link member 151SG724, and fifth link member 151SG725.

Of these, the first link member 151SG721 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving a game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is connected to the lower end of the member 151SG722 so as to be interlocked. Further, the first link member 151SG721 can be swung in the up-down direction by a pivot shaft (not shown) that faces the left-right direction.

The second link member 151SG722 is a rod-shaped member that is long in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. The rear end of the third link member 151SG723 is operably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG722, and the front end of the third link member 151SG723 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG724. A fifth link member 151SG725 is operably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG724.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8-8(A) and 8-8(B), the first link member 151SG721 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG722 slides upward due to the movement of the second link member 151SG722, the third link member 151SG723 and the fourth link member are interlocked with the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG722. 724 and the fifth link member 151SG 725 operate, and the operation of the fifth link member 151SG 725 moves the first swing member 151SG 702 from the closed position to the open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG721, the second link member 151SG722 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG726 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG722. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG723, the fourth link member 724, and the fifth link member 151SG725 are operated in conjunction with the downward sliding movement of the second link member 151SG722, and the fifth link member 151SG725 is operated by the fifth link member 151SG725. The first swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Further, the game ball that has entered the sixth count switch 151SG023F from the third branch path 151SG711f (detected by the sixth count switch 151SG023F) drives the second link mechanism 151SG730 to close the second swing member 151SG703. To the open position. The game ball after driving the second link mechanism 151SG730 is discharged by flowing down on the back side of the game board 2, and the second link mechanism 151SG730 causes the second swinging motion based on the flow down of the game ball. The moving member 151SG703 is moved from the open position to the closed position.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 8-9(A) and 8-9(B), the second link mechanism 151SG730 is a mechanism incorporated in the rear unit 151SG700B, and is mainly the first link member 151SG731. , Second link member 151SG732, third link member 151SG733, fourth link member 151SG734, and fifth link member 151SG735.

Of these, the first link member 151SG731 is arranged below the fifth count switch 151SG023E, one end on the front side is formed in a shape capable of receiving a game ball, and the other end on the rear side is the second link. It is connected to the lower end of the member 151SG732 so as to be interlocked. Further, the first link member 151SG731 can be swung in the up-down direction by a pivot shaft (not shown) that faces the left-right direction.

The second link member 151SG732 is a rod-shaped member that is long in the vertical direction, and is provided so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. Then, one end on the rear side of the third link member 151SG733 is operably connected to the upper end of the second link member 151SG732, and the other end on the front side of the third link member 151SG733 is connected to the other end of the fourth link member 151SG734. The fifth link member 151SG735 is operably connected to one end on the rear side and the other end on the front side of the fourth link member 151SG734.

Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8-8(A) and 8-8(B), the first link member 151SG731 swings by receiving the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E at one end (the other end). When the second link member 151SG732 slides upward due to the movement of the second link member 151SG732, the third link member 151SG733 and the fourth link member are interlocked with the upward slide movement of the second link member 151SG732. 724, the 5th link member 151SG735 operate|moves, and the operation|movement of this 5th link member 151SG735 moves the 1st rocking|swiveling member 151SG702 from a closed position to an open position.

When the game ball flows down from one end of the first link member 151SG731, the second link member 151SG732 slides downward due to the restoring force of the spring 151SG736 provided between the rear unit 151SG700B and the second link member 151SG732. .. At this time, the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 734, and the fifth link member 151SG735 operate in association with the downward sliding movement of the second link member 151SG732, and the fifth link member 151SG735 causes the third link member 151SG733, the fourth link member 734, and the fifth link member 151SG735 to operate. The first swing member 151SG702 moves from the open position to the closed position.

Returning to FIG. 8-5, a gate switch 151SG021 capable of detecting a game ball is provided between the second branch part 151SG711c and the third branch part 151SG711e in the first game ball flow path 151SG711. In addition, when the game ball is detected by the gate switch 151SG021 in the characteristic part 151SG, the CPU 103 can execute the variable display of the normal symbol, and the variable display result of the normal symbol is derived and displayed in a winning combination. Based on this, the slide member 151SG704 described above operates in any one of a plurality of operation patterns, and the distribution member 151SG025 operates in a specific operation pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7(A), the slide member 151S704 is operated by the solenoid 151SG081 based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. It works with either. Incidentally, the slide member 151SG704 in the characteristic portion 151SG is arranged at the retracted position except when the slide member 151SG704 operates based on the result that the variable display of the normal symbol is a hit.

The operation pattern A is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is kept at the projecting position for 16 ms and then moved to the retreat position based on the result that the variable display result of the normal symbol is hit. The operation pattern B is an operation pattern in which the slide member 151SG704 is kept at the projecting position for 2000 ms and then moved to the retreat position based on the result that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. The operation pattern C is based on the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is a hit, and the slide member 151SG704 is maintained at the projecting position for 16 ms, and then at the retracted position for 1000 ms, and at the projecting position for 2000 ms. Then, the operation pattern is finally moved to the retracted position. The operation pattern D is based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and the slide member 151SG704 is maintained at the projecting position for 16 ms, and then at the retracted position for 2000 ms, and at the projecting position for 2000 ms. Then, the operation pattern is finally moved to the retracted position. Then, the operation pattern E is based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit, and the slide member 151SG704 is maintained at the projecting position for 16 ms, and then maintained at the retracted position for 5000 ms and the projecting position for 5000 ms. It is an operation pattern in which the movement is maintained at the end and finally moved to the retracted position.

On the other hand, the distribution member 151SG025 is maintained for the first guidance state (see FIG. 8-6(A)) for 4 ms, and then for 16 ms, based on the fact that the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. The second guidance state is maintained for 4996 ms, the first guidance state is maintained for 5000 ms, and the second guidance state is maintained for 5000 ms.

As shown in FIG. 8-5, the game ball that has entered the third branch path 151SG711f by the slide member 151SG704 arranged at the projecting position is distributed by the distribution member 151SG025 after flowing down a predetermined distance. Therefore, when the motion pattern of the slide member is the motion pattern A to the motion pattern D, the gaming ball passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E by reaching the sorting member 151SG025 in the first guidance state. Be assigned to. On the other hand, when the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 is the operation pattern E, the game ball is distributed so as to pass through the sixth count switch 151SG023F by reaching the distribution member 151SG025 in the second guidance state.

As described above, the game ball that has passed through the fifth count switch 151SG023E moves the first swing member 151SG702 from the closed position to the open position by operating the first link mechanism 151SG720, and passes through the sixth count switch 151SG023F. Since the game ball moves the second swinging member 151SG703 from the closed position to the open position by operating the second link mechanism 151SG730, as shown in FIG. 8-7(A), the sorting member 151SG025 has 4996 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025 when it is in the first guidance state, the game ball can be won in the first start winning opening B, and the distribution member 151SG025 is in the second guidance state for 5000 ms. When the game ball reaches the distribution member 151SG025, the game ball can be won in the second start winning port.

In the characteristic part 151SG, the determination ratios of the operation patterns A to E of the slide member 151SG704 are different depending on the game state when the variable display result of the normal symbol is a hit. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-7(B), the gaming state in the present feature section 151SG is a low base state except for the big hit game state and the small hit game state, and the first high value with time saving control. A base state and a second high base state are provided. Of these, the first high base state and the second high base state are the high base states in the characteristic portion 151SG, but the determination ratios of the operation patterns A to E of the slide member 151SG704 are different.

Specifically, when the game state is the low base state (normal state), the operation pattern A is determined at a rate of 100% and the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 0% as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704. The operation pattern C is determined at a rate of 0%, the operation pattern D is determined at a rate of 0%, and the operation pattern E is determined at a rate of 0%. When the gaming state is the first high base state, as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, the operation pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 50%, and at a rate of 20%. The motion pattern C is determined, the motion pattern D is determined at a rate of 20%, and the motion pattern E is determined at a rate of 10%. When the gaming state is the second high base state, as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, the operation pattern A is determined at a rate of 0%, the operation pattern B is determined at a rate of 0%, and at a rate of 0%. The motion pattern C is determined, the motion pattern D is determined at a rate of 0%, and the motion pattern E is determined at a rate of 100%.

That is, the low base state in the present characteristic portion 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-12 (A), it is possible to win the first starting winning opening A and the general winning opening by launching a game ball into the left gaming area 151SG002L. The first high base state is a game state in which a game ball can be won in the first starting winning opening B and the ordinary electric winning opening by launching a game ball into the right gaming area 151SG022R, and the second high base state. Is a game state in which the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening and the ordinary electric winning opening can be won by launching a game ball into the right game area 151SG022R. Whether the game state is the first high base state or the second high base state is determined by whether or not a first high base state flag or a second high base state flag, which will be described later, is set. Good.

In the characteristic portion 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-7(B), when the game state is the low base state, the operation pattern E is not determined as the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704, that is, the low base state. In the case of hitting the universal figure, even if the game ball wins the Poden prize hole, only the first start prize hole B is opened, so the variable display based on the start prize to the first start prize hole B Although the form in which the probability that the result is a small hit is extremely low is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and as an operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 even when the game state is a low base state. There may be a case where the operation pattern E is determined. By doing this, when a universal figure hit occurs in the low base state, the game ball may enter the Poden winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be opened, so the first starting winning opening B Since it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not a small hit is made in the variable display based on the starting prize at the second starting winning opening rather than the variable display based on the starting winning a prize to the game, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, in the present characteristic part 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-12(B), when a game ball has won the first starting winning opening A, three game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and the game ball If one wins in the first start winning hole B, one game ball is paid out as a prize ball, and if one wins in the second starting prize hole, three game balls are paid out as prize balls. When the game ball is put out and wins the big prize hole, 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls, and when the game ball is won in the general prize hole, 3 game balls are paid as prize balls. When the game ball is put out and enters the Poden prize hole, one game ball is paid out as the prize ball. Therefore, of the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state, the low base state in the characteristic portion 151SG is the gaming ball 100 that is launched more than the first high base state and the second high base state. It is a game state in which the ratio (base value) of the number of prize balls per ball becomes low. Specifically, the base value in the low base state is set to 0.35 (35%), and the base value in the first high base state and the second high base state is set to 0.9 (90%).

Although the base value in the low base state is set to 0.35 in the characteristic unit 151SG, the present invention is not limited to this, and the base value in the low base state is the first high base state or the second high state. Any value (for example, 0.4 or 0.2) may be set as long as the value is lower than the base state.

Further, in the characteristic part 151SG, the base value in the first high base state and the second high base state is set to 0.9, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first high base state and the second high base state are set. If the base value in the high base state is higher than the base value in the low base state as long as it does not exceed 1, it can be set to any value (for example, 0.8, 0.7, 0.6, etc.). Good.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-5, in the left part of the winning unit 151SG700, a third game ball flow in which a game ball that wants to enter the first game ball channel 151SG711 or the second game ball channel 151SG712 flows down. The path 151SG713 is formed. The game ball flowing down through the third game ball flow path 151SG713 enters the third out port without winning the above-mentioned first start winning port B, second starting winning port, ordinary electric winning port, big winning port, etc. Then, after being detected by the third out switch 151SG041C, it is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present feature section 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-10, the game ball winning the first starting winning opening A is detected only by the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A. The game balls that enter the first start winning opening B are detected by the first starting opening B switch 151SG022B and then detected by the second out switch 151SG041B. In addition, the game ball that wins the second starting winning opening is detected by the second out switch 151SG041B after being detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C.

Furthermore, the game ball that wins the special winning opening is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B or the third count switch 151SG023C after being detected by the first count switch 151SG023A, and is the ordinary electric winning opening. The game ball to be won is detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E or the sixth count switch 151SG023F after being detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D, and the game ball to be won at the general winning opening 151SG010 is It is adapted to be detected by the seventh count switch 151SG023G.

In addition, in the special variable winning ball device 151SG701 in the feature section 151SG, the game ball detected by the first count switch 151SG023A is driven by a solenoid (not shown) to be distributed to the second count switch 151SG023B and the third count switch 151SG023C. A distribution member is provided. The distribution member operates so as to distribute the game balls toward the second count switch 151SG023B only during a specific period during the small hit game. For this reason, during the small hitting game in the feature section 151SG, even if the game balls win the big winning opening, these game balls are not always detected by the second count switch 151SG023B.

Then, the game ball entering the first outlet is detected by the first out switch 151SG041A, and the game ball entering the second outlet is detected by the second out switch 151SG041B. The game ball that enters the third out opening is detected by the third out switch 151SG041C.

Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present characteristic unit 151SG will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 8-11, in the switch circuit 110 mounted on the main board 11, the gate switch 151SG021, the first starting port A switch 151SG022A, the first starting port B switch 151SG022B, and the second starting port described above are provided. Mouth switch 151SG022C, first count switch 151SG23A, second count switch 151SG23B, third count switch 151SG023C, fourth count switch 151SG023D, fifth count switch 151SG023E, sixth count switch 151SG023F, seventh count switch 151SG023G, first out switch. 151SG041A, the 2nd out switch 151SG041B, and the 3rd out switch 151SG041C are connected.

Further, the solenoid circuit 111 is connected to the solenoid 151SG082, the solenoid 151SG081, and the solenoid 151SG086, respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 8-11 and 8-13, the main board 11 in the present characteristic portion 151SG is housed in a board case 151SG201 configured to be openable by the first member and the second member, and the pachinko game is played. It is mounted on the back of machine 1. A display monitor 151SG029 capable of displaying a base value, which will be described later, is arranged on the board case 151SG201. The display monitor 151SG029 is connected to the main board 11 and is arranged above the board case 151SG201. That is, the display monitor 151SG029 is arranged on the front surface when the main board 11 in the board case 151SG201 is viewed. Since the main board 11 cannot be visually recognized in the state where the gaming machine frame 3 is not opened, the front side when visually recognizing the main board 11 is the back surface side of the game board 2 in the state where the gaming machine frame 3 is opened. It is a front surface when visually recognized, and is different from the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1. However, the front surface when visually recognizing the main board 11 and the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be common.

As shown in FIG. 8-14, the display monitor 151SG029 includes a first display unit 151SG029A, a second display unit 151SG029B, a third display unit 151SG029C, and a fourth display unit 151SG029D. Each of the first display unit 151SG029A to the fourth display unit 151SG29D is configured by 7 segments configured by 7 segments that draw a letter "8" and dots arranged on the lower right side of the 7 segments. The display control of the display monitor 151SG029 in the feature section 151SG is executed using a non-test target area in the entire area of the ROM 101 or the RAM 102 during the test of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The display monitor 151SG029 in the characteristic unit 151SG can display the base value in the low base state calculated in the base value calculation process described later.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-11, at a predetermined position (for example, a position on the left side of the game area) of the game board 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the feature portion 151SG, the first special figure is displayed. The first special symbol display device 151SG004A capable of executing the variable display, the second special symbol display device 151SG004B capable of performing the variable display of the second special symbol, the first reserved display device 151SG025A capable of displaying the first reserved memory number, the second The 2nd hold indicator 151SG025B capable of displaying the 2 hold memory numbers, the normal symbol display 151SG020 capable of executing the variable display of the normal symbols, and the universal figure hold indicator 151SG025C capable of displaying the ordinary figure reserve memory number are collectively arranged. The game information display unit 151SG200 is provided.

FIG. 8-15(A) is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in the characteristic unit 151SG in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 8-15(A) is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is composed of two control signals, but the number of control signals composing the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

In the example shown in FIG. 8-15(A), the command 8001H is a first variable display start command for designating the start of variable display in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. .. The command 8002H is a second variable display start command that specifies the start of variable display in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decoration design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the variable display of the special design in the special drawing game. It is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a design. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the designated variation pattern.

The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is a production control command for designating a variable display result such as a special design or a decorative design. In the variable display result notification command, as shown in, for example, FIG. 8-15(B), a determination result indicating whether the variable display result is “out”, “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) ) Or different EXT data is set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) as to which of the plurality of types the big hit type is when the variable display result is “big hit”.

In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 8-15(B), the command 8C00H is the first variable display result designation command indicating the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit A” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit C” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit D” and the big hit type decided result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the big hit type is “small hit A” and the small hit type decision result. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying the pre-determined result that the variable display result is “small hit” and the big hit type is “small hit B” and the small hit type decision result.

The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command for designating the variable stop (determination) of the decorative symbol in each of the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a game state designation command that designates the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the game state designation command, different EXT data is set according to the current game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low base state, normal state) in which time saving control is not performed, and a command 9501H is a game state in which time saving control is performed (high base state). , The second game state designation command corresponding to the (time saving state).

The command 96XXH is an error (abnormality) specification command that specifies the occurrence of an error (abnormality) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the type of the error (abnormality) that has occurred. In the error (abnormality) designation command, for example, by setting the EXT data corresponding to each error (abnormality), it is possible to identify which error (abnormality) has occurred on the production control board 12 side. Therefore, the occurrence of the specified error (abnormality) is notified by the error notification process described later.

The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as "fanfare command") for designating the display of the effect image showing the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A1XXH is a special winning opening open notification command for notifying that the special winning opening is in the open state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after opening the special winning opening to notify that it is a period during which the special winning opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data may be set depending on the pre-determined result or the big hit type determination result. .. Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determined result and the big hit type determination result and the EXT data to be set may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. .. In the special winning opening opening notification command and the big winning opening opening notification command, different EXT data is set according to the number of times of execution of the round in the big hit game state or the small hit game state (for example, "1" to "15"). To be done.

The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) is generated. It is the first start winning a prize winning designation command for notifying that the first starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 151SG004A is satisfied. The command B200H is based on the fact that the game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) is generated. , Is a second start winning a prize winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing on the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is satisfied.

The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the image display device 5 or the like. When the first starting winning prize winning designation command is transmitted, for example, the first reserved memory number notification command is transmitted based on that the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning prize and the first starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. When the second start winning a prize winning designation command is transmitted, for example, the second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted based on that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning a prize and the second starting condition is satisfied. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Further, the first reserved storage number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command cause the special figure game to start when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the reserved storage number decreases). It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution.

Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, the total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number may be used.

The command D0XXH is a V winning notification designation command for notifying that the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on by the game ball passing through the third count switch 24B.

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and has a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and a numerical data that indicates a random number value is updated independently of the CPU 103. A random number circuit 104 for performing, an I/O (Input/Output port) 105, and a real-time clock (RTC) 106 capable of outputting time information are provided.

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

8-16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 8-16, in the characteristic portion 151SG of this embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR3 for determination, the random number value MR4 for determining the universal figure display result, and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 are controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect. These random number values MR1 to MR5 may be updated by software in the CPU 103 using different random counters, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. The random number used to control the progress of such a game is also called a game random number.

FIG. 8-17 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present characteristic portion 151SG, in the case where the variable display result is “out”, the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively, and is also variable. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the display result is a "big hit". Further, one variation pattern is prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is "small hit". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach variation pattern”), The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “out” and the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach out variation pattern”). In addition, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the outlier variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "outlier". The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is "small hit" is referred to as a small hit variation pattern.

The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of normal reach is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. Although only one type of normal reach variation pattern is provided in the characteristic part 151SG, the present invention is not limited to this, and like the normal reach α, the normal reach β,... A plurality of normal reach variation patterns may be provided. Further, in the super reach variation pattern, three or more super reach variation patterns such as super reach γ,... In addition to super reach α and super reach β may be provided.

As shown in FIG. 8-17, the special figure variation time of the normal reach variation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in the feature section 151SG is executed is set shorter than the super reach variation patterns super reach α and super reach β. Has been done. Further, regarding the special figure variation time of the super reach variation pattern in which the reach reach of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the variation time of the variation pattern in which the super reach production of super reach β is executed In this case, the special figure change time is set to be longer than the change pattern in which the super reach effect of super reach α is executed.

In the characteristic unit 151SG, as described above, since the variable display result is “big hit” in the order of the super reach β, the super reach α, and the normal reach, the big hit expectation degree is set to be high. In the super reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

In the feature section 151SG, as will be described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined in advance based on the fluctuation pattern type such as non-reach type, normal reach type, super reach type, or the like. Then, the variation pattern to be executed is not determined from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern, but is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination, a random number value for fluctuation pattern type determination is provided, and these random pattern values for fluctuation pattern type determination are provided. It is also possible to first determine the type of the variation pattern from the random number value and then determine the variation pattern to be executed from the variation patterns belonging to the determined variation pattern.

Further, in the characteristic part 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-17, the form in which the variation content (effect content) is predetermined for each variation pattern is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, the variation content (contents of effect) may be different even in the same variation pattern according to the set value that is set. For example, in the case of the variation pattern PA2-1 with out-of-normal reach, when the set value set is 1, the variation pattern with out-of-normal reach is set, and when the set value is set to 2, pseudo continuous production is performed. If the set value that is set as 3 is a variation pattern that is executed twice and that is out of reach, a pseudo continuous effect is executed three times and a variation pattern that is out of super reach...

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101 and uses the RAM 102 as a work area, whereby various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are executed. Further, the CPU 103 is capable of generating all of various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data that forms a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 8-18, etc., which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and decisions. Further, in the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used by the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display of a special symbol or a normal symbol. A variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-18(A), the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 8-18(B), and FIG. 8-18( Big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in C) Other than the small hit type determination table (first special symbol/second special symbol common) shown in FIG. 8-18(D), big hit variation pattern determination table, The small hit variation pattern determination table, the out-of-range variation pattern determination table, the universal figure display result determination table (not shown), the universal figure variation pattern determination table (not shown) and the like are included.

FIG. 8-18(A) is an explanatory diagram showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 101, and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with MR1 is set. In the display result determination table, the variable special map designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, when the first special symbol is subject to variable display, and the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (second). That is, that is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a determination value for a big hit and a determination value for a small hit are set.

As shown in FIG. 8-18(A), when the fluctuation special map designation buffer is the first, the big hit is won at a ratio of 1/200 and the small hit is won at a ratio of 1/200. The judgment value is set. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the determination value is set such that the big hit is won at a rate of 1/200 and the small hit is won at 1/6.

In the characteristic part 151SG, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination table shown in FIG. 8-18(A) to determine whether the variable display result is a big hit or a small hit. The big hit judgment table and the small hit judgment table are provided separately, and the judgment of the big hit is variable display of the first special symbol and variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the variation special figure designation buffer. The common table may be used, and the small hit determination may be performed by using different tables for the first and second variation special figure designation buffers.

The jackpot type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a jackpot pattern, the jackpot type is one of jackpot A to jackpot D, based on the random number (MR2) for jackpot type determination. Is a table that is referenced to determine In addition, in the present characteristic part 151SG, as shown in FIGS. 8-18(B) and 8-18(C), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), from jackpot A to jackpot C Whereas a big hit of the type is provided, the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only one kind of big hit D of the big hit D. That is, as the big hit that occurs when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, one of three types of big hits from the big hit A to the big hit C, while the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. Only the big hit D is generated as a big hit.

FIG. 8-18(D) is an explanatory diagram showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. The small hit type determination table, when it is determined that the variable display result is a small hit pattern, based on the random number (MR2) for determining the small type, the small hit type is small hit A or small hit B. Is a table that is referenced to determine In this feature section 151SG, when the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit type of big hit E is executed. When the game ball passes the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit B small hit game, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit type big hit F game is executed. It is supposed to be done. In other words, these big hits E and big hits F are not big hit types determined by the random number value MR2 for judging the hit type extracted at the time of winning the start, but a game ball during a small hit game of either small hit A or small hit B. Is a jackpot type determined by whether or not the second count switch 151SG023B has passed.

Here, the jackpot type in the main feature unit 151SG will be described with reference to FIGS. 8-19(A) and 8-19(B). In this feature section 151SG, as a big hit type, a big hit A in which the game state shifts to a low base state after the end of the big hit game state, and a big hit B in which the game state shifts to the first high base state after the end of the big hit game state. The jackpot C to the jackpot F, in which the gaming state shifts to the second high base state after the jackpot gaming state is completed, are provided.

Of these big hits A to big hits F, big hits A to big hits C are big hits that are repeatedly executed four times (so-called four rounds) to change the special winning opening to the second state advantageous to the player.

The jackpot D is a jackpot which is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) in which the jackpot is changed to a second state which is advantageous to the player. The jackpot E is a jackpot which is advantageous to the player. The round that changes to the second state is 9 times (so-called 9 rounds), which is a big hit that is repeatedly executed. The big hit F has 14 rounds that change the special winning opening to the second state, which is advantageous to the player (so-called 14 rounds). Round) is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed.

In addition, the first high base state to be transferred after the big hit B big hit game is completed, until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, or of the first special symbol. Before the variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, the time saving control is executed until a big hit occurs. Then, the second high base state that shifts after the big hit game of big hit C to big hit F is until the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times, until the variable display of the second special symbol is executed 10 times. , Until the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, or until the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times, the variable display of the second special symbol Is executed 10 times, the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, and time saving control is performed until a big hit occurs before any condition is satisfied. Executed.

At the end of the big hit game of big hit B, the CPU 103 sets the first high base state flag indicating that the game state is the first high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit end process (S117). Further, when the big hit game of big hit C to big hit F is finished, the CPU 103 sets the second high base state flag indicating that the game state is the second high base state together with the time saving flag in the big hit ending process (117). By doing so, the CPU 103 determines the operation pattern of the slide member 151SG704 at the time of the normal drawing at different ratios in the three gaming states of the low base state, the first high base state, and the second high base state. Is possible (see FIG. 8-7(B)).

As described above, the first high base state is a gaming state in which the player can hit the first starting winning opening B and the ordinary electric winning opening by launching the game ball into the right gaming area 151SG022R, and the second high base state. Is a game state in which a game ball can be won in the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the ordinary electric winning opening by launching a game ball into the right gaming area 151SG022R.

It should be noted that in the high base state, the probability of hitting a "universal figure" increases, so that the slide member 151SG704 is more likely to project from the retracted position to the projecting position than in the normal state (low base state). The first starting winning opening B and the second starting winning opening are opened by the game balls that have been won, and the gaming balls easily win the first starting winning opening B and the second starting winning opening. In particular, in the second high base state, the variable display result of the second special symbol is a small hit at a higher rate than the variable display result of the first special symbol because the second starting winning opening is frequently opened. Therefore, in the second high base state, a big hit occurs when the game ball wins V during the small hit game, so that the big hit game state is likely to continuously occur without going through the normal state, so-called condominium It becomes a state.

In the feature part 151SG, six types of big hits A to big hits F are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit types provided are 7 types or more and 5 types or less. Good.

Further, in the characteristic portion 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-19(B), the second high base state is that the variable display of the first special symbol is executed 100 times, except that a big hit occurs. The variable display of the second special symbol is executed 10 times, based on the fact that either the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed 100 times in total, it is established. Although the form which ends (the game state shifts to the low base state) is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for the second high base state, for example, the variable display of the second special symbol. The second high base state may be continued until the low base state is transitioned based on 100 times being executed, that is, until the substantial next big hit (including the big hit via the small hit) occurs.

Further, in the present characteristic part 151SG, when the game state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the game state shifts to the low base state on the condition of the variable display number of special symbols. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the number of times the variable display result is a small hit is a predetermined number (for example, 10). The game state may shift to the low base state on the condition that the number of times has reached. As shown in FIG. 8-18(A), in the feature portion 151SG, the variable display of the second special symbol is set to have a higher small hit probability than the variable display of the first special symbol, When the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state, the gaming state is low base on condition that the number of times the variable display result of the second special symbol is a small hit has reached a predetermined number. You may shift to a state.

Next, the operation of the CPU 103 in the present characteristic unit 151SG will be described. In the game control timer interrupt process in the present feature section 151SG, the CPU 103, as shown in FIG. 8-20, the switch process shown in S21 to S27, the main side error process, the information output process, the game random number update process, the special symbol After performing the process process, the normal symbol process process, and the command control process, the base value calculation process (151SG028) for calculating the base value, and the prize ball (the game ball ) Is executed, and the game control timer interrupt process is ended.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 8-11 may be a backup RAM in which a part or all of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). It In particular, at least the data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as the special figure process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data according to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

In such a RAM 102, a game control data holding area (not shown) is provided as an area for holding various data used for controlling progress of a game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The data holding area for game control includes a first special figure reservation storage section, a second special figure reservation storage section, a general figure reservation storage section, a game control flag setting section, a game control timer setting section, and a game control counter. It is provided with a setting unit and a game control buffer setting unit.

1st special figure reservation storage section, the special sphere game which the game ball passes (enters) the 1st starting winning a prize mouth (entering) and the starting winning a prize (the 1st starting winning a prize) occurs but is not started yet (the 1st special design display) The pending data of the special figure game using the first special figure in the device 151SG004A is stored. As an example, the 1st special figure reservation storage section associates a winning number in the first start winning opening (detection order of game balls) with a holding number, and establishes a first start condition for passage (entry) of that game ball. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on , And is stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the first special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is pending, and the variable display result in this special figure game (special figure display result ), it becomes the hold information that enables the determination of whether or not a big hit will occur.

The second special figure reservation storage unit, the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening and the start winning (second starting winning) has occurred, but the special drawing game has not yet started (second special symbol display) The pending data of the special figure game using the second special figure in the device 151SG004B is stored. As an example, the second special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning number in the second starting winning opening (detection order of the game ball) with the holding number, and establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. As the pending data, the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 based on , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The pending data thus stored in the second special figure pending storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is pending, and the variable display result (special figure display result in this special figure game is displayed. ), it becomes the hold information that enables the determination of whether or not a big hit will occur.

In addition, the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening and the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition due to the game ball passing (entry) the first starting winning opening. The hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start prize due to the above may be stored in the common hold storage unit in association with the hold number. In this case, starting port data indicating which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port the game ball has passed (entered) is included in the holding information and may be stored in association with the holding number. ..

The ordinary figure holding storage unit stores the holding information of the ordinary figure game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 151SG020, even though the game ball passing through the passage gate is detected by the gate switch 151SG021. For example, the public figure reservation storage unit is associated with the reservation numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passage gate, and based on the passage of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result from the random number circuit 104 or the like for determining the general figure display result. Numerical data or the like indicating the random number value MR4 is stored as pending data and stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”).

The game control flag setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of flags whose states can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the ON state or the OFF state for each of the plurality of types of flags.

The game control timer setting unit is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit stores data indicating the timer value of each of a plurality of types of timers.

The game control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random number so that the CPU 103 can update it by software.

In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, random number values that are not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical value data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and are periodically set according to the execution of software by the CPU 103. Numerical data indicating each random number is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be one for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or part of the numerical data.

The game control buffer setting unit is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

8-21 is a flowchart showing a special symbol normal process (S110) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (151SGS141). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 151SG004B.

When the number of second special figure reservation storages in 151SGS141 is other than "0" (151SGS141; N), as the reservation data stored corresponding to the reservation number "1" in the second special figure reservation storage unit, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read (151SGS142). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the processing of 151SGS142, the second special figure pending storage number count value and the total pending storage number count value are decremented by 1 to be updated, and the second special figure pending storage number and the total pending storage number are decremented by one. And the data in the second special figure reservation storage unit. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries (eg, the entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the holding number “1” in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B are set. The reserved data shown is shifted upward by one entry (S143).

After that, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special map designation buffer, is updated to "2" (151SGS144), and then the process proceeds to 151SGS149.

On the other hand, when the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in 151SGS141 (151SGS141; Y), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (151SGS145). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. For example, in the processing of 151SGS145, the game control counter setting unit may read the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determine whether or not the read value is "0". .. Thus, the processing of 151SGS145 is executed when the 151SGS141 determines that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and whether the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Determine whether. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

The special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be used. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls have entered (passed) and the starting winnings have occurred. In this case, a table that stores data that can specify the order in which the start winning is generated is provided, and the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. You just have to decide.

When the number of first special figure reservation storages other than "0" in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; N), as the reservation data stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the reservation number "1", Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (151SGS146). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, stored in a random number buffer for fluctuation.

Subsequent to the processing of 151SGS146, the first special figure reservation storage number count value and the total reservation storage number count value are decremented by 1 and updated, and the like, so that the first special figure reservation storage number and the total reservation storage number are decremented by one. And the data in the first special figure reservation storage unit are updated. Specifically, the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries (for example, the entries corresponding to the holding numbers “2” to “4”) lower than the holding number “1” in the first special figure holding storage unit are shown. The reserved data is shifted upward by one entry (151SGS147).

After that, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "1" (151SGS148), and then the process proceeds to 151SGS149.

In 151SGS149, as a use table for deciding whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “out”, FIG. 8-18(A) The display result determination table shown in is selected and set. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “out”. By comparing with the value, it is determined whether the special figure display result is “big hit”, “small hit” or “off” (151SGS150).

After determining the special figure display result in 151SGS150, it is determined whether the special figure display result is a "big hit" (151SGS151). When it is determined that the "big hit" (151SGS151; Y), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting section is set to the ON state (151SGS152). At this time, a jackpot type determination table corresponding to the variable special figure designation buffer is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types (151SGS153). At this time, the CPU 103 selects and sets the big hit classification determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. When the value of the figure designating buffer is "2", the jackpot type determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8-18(C) may be selected and set. By referring to the jackpot type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for variation is displayed as "big hit A" and "big hit B" in the big hit type determination table. , “Big hit C”, “big hit D”, and which of the plurality of big hit types is determined depending on which of the judgment values assigned to each big hit type (151SGS154).

By determining the type of big hit in the processing of 151SGS154, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is either a time saving state in which time out control (time saving control) is performed or a normal state in which time saving control is not performed. Whether to control to the game state, will be determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS155), the jackpot type determined is stored. Then, the process proceeds to 151SGS156. As an example, if the big hit type is "big hit A", the big hit type buffer value is "0", "1" if "big hit B", "2" if "big hit C", and "big hit D". If it is "," it may be set to "3".

On the other hand, when the 151SGS 151 determines that it is not a “big hit” (151SGS 151; N), the CPU 103 determines whether the special figure display result is a “small hit” (151SGS 151a). When it is determined that it is a "small hit" (151SGS151a; Y), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is set to the ON state (151SGS151b). At this time, the small hit type determination table (see FIG. 8-18(D)) is selected and set as a use table for determining the small hit type as one of a plurality of kinds (151SGS 151c). By referring to the small hit type determination table set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type stored in the random number buffer for variation is displayed as "small hit A", " Depending on which of the determination values assigned to each of the small hit types of “small hit B”, which of the plurality of small hit types is to be decided is determined (151SGS 151d).

Corresponding to the small hit type thus determined, for example, by setting the small hit type buffer value which is the stored value of the small hit type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS151e), the small hit determined The hit type is stored and the process proceeds to 151SGS156. As an example, if the small hit type is “small hit A”, the small hit type buffer value may be set to “0”, and if the small hit type is “B”, it may be set to “1”.

In 151SGS156, whether or not to control the big hit game state (whether or not the big hit flag is set), the big hit type decision result when the big hit game state is set, and further the small hit game state Depending on whether or not to control (whether or not the small hit flag is set), the determined special symbol is set in correspondence with the pre-determined result. As an example, the special symbol indicating the symbol "-" which is a deviating symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol in correspondence with the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "deviant". In addition, when the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in 151SGS151, "1", "3", "5", which are big hit symbols, are determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in 151SGS154. Any of the special symbols indicating the number "7" is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, the special symbol indicating the number "1" is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is "big hit A". In addition, the special symbol indicating the number “3” is set as the confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “big hit B”. According to the determination result that the big hit type is "big hit C", the special symbol indicating the number "5" is set as the confirmed special symbol. According to the determination result that the big hit type is "big hit D", the special symbol indicating the number "7" is set as the confirmed special symbol. In addition, in response to the pre-determined result that the special symbol display result is "small hit", the special symbol indicating the symbol "2" which is the small hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol.

After the fixed special symbol is set in 151SGS156, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" which is the value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (151SGS157), and the special symbol normal process is ended.

If the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in 151SGS145 (151SGS145; Y), after performing the predetermined demo display setting (151SGS158), the special symbol normal The process ends. In this demo display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5 is produced from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to the board 12. At this time, if the customer waiting demo designation command has already been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

8-22 and 8-23 are flowcharts showing the special symbol stop process (S113) executed by the CPU 103. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 103 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol variation process of S32 to end the variation of the special symbol, and stops the first special symbol display device 151SG004A and the second special symbol display device 151SG004B. Control to derive and display the symbol is performed (151SGS171). In addition, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "1" indicating the first special figure, the variable special figure designation buffer value is ended by terminating the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 151SG004A. When is "2" indicating the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 151SG004B is terminated. In addition, control to transmit the symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (151SGS172). Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is set (151SGS173), and when the big hit flag is not set (151SGS173; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS180.

On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is set (151SGS173; Y), the CPU 103 clears these flags if the time saving flag, the first high base state flag, and the second high base state flag are set (151SG174. ), the hit start 1 designation command (big hit A), the hit start 2 designation command (big hit B), the hit start 3 designation command (big hit C) the hit start 4 according to the type of big hit stored in the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting the designated command (big hit D) is made (151SGS175). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS175 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above.

Further, the CPU 103 makes settings for transmitting a game state designation command indicating a normal state to the effect control board 12 (151SGS176).

Then, the jackpot display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot display time (a time when the jackpot is notified in the image display device 5, for example) (151SGS177). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, 4 times in the case of big hit A to big hit C and 15 times in the case of big hit D) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (151SGS178). Then, the values of the first special figure variable display number counter and the second special figure variable display number counter, which will be described later, are reset to 0 (151SGS179a), and the value of another symbol process flag corresponds to the big hit opening preprocessing (S114). The value is updated to "4" (151SGS179b), and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

On the other hand, in 151SGS180, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the small hit flag is set. When the small hit flag is not set (151SGS180; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS198. On the other hand, when the small hit flag is set (151SGS180; Y), the CPU 103 outputs a winning start 5 designation command (small hit A) or a hit depending on the type of the small hit stored in the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting the start 6 designation command (small hit B) is performed (151SGS181). The hit start designation command set in 151SGS181 is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above.

Then, the small hit display time timer is set to a value corresponding to the small hit display time (a time at which the image display device 5 notifies that the small hit has occurred, for example) (151SGS182). Further, the number of times of opening (for example, two times in the case of a small hit) is set in the special winning opening opening counter (151SGS183), and whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, the high base state (first high base) In the state or the second high base state), it is determined whether or not the small hit is won (151SGS184). When the time saving flag is not set, that is, when the small hit is won in the low base state (normal state) (151SGS184; N), the low base hour small hit flag is set and the process proceeds to 151SGS186 (151SGS185). When the time saving flag is set, that is, when the small hit is won in the high base state (151SGS184; Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS186 without passing through the process of 151SGS185.

Then, the CPU 103 determines in 151SGS186 whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state. When the time saving flag is not set (151SGS186; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS196, and when the time saving flag is set (151SGS186; Y), whether or not the value of the fluctuation special map designation buffer is 1, that is, , It is determined whether the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS187). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (151SGS187; Y), the value of the first special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the first special symbol in the high base state is incremented by 1 to 151SGS190. Proceed (151SGS188). In addition, when the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 2 (151SGS187; N), the value of the second special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the second special symbol in the high base state is incremented by one. Proceed to 151 SGS 190 (151 SGS 189).

Next, in 151 SGS 190, the CPU 103 determines whether the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100. When the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS190; N), whether the gaming state is the first high base state or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the first high base state flag is set (151SGS191). When the gaming state is the second high base state (151SGS191; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS192). When the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 99 or less (151SGS191; N), it is determined whether the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (151SGS193). When the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 9 or less (151SGS193; N), the processing proceeds to 151SGS196.

Further, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100 (151SGS190; Y), when the gaming state is the first high base state (151SGS191). ; Y), when the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (191SGS192; Y), and when the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (181SGS193; Y), the time saving flag, The set flag of the first high base state flag and the second high base state flag is cleared (151SGS194), and the value of the first special map variable display count counter and the value of the second special map variable display count counter are set to 0. To 151SGS196 (151SGS195).

In the 151SG161, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "8" which is the value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (S118), and the special symbol stop processing is ended (151SGS197).

On the other hand, in 151SGS198, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set, that is, whether or not the gaming state is the first high base state or the second high base state. When the time saving flag is not set (151SGS198; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS208, and when the time saving flag is set (151SGS198; Y), whether or not the value of the fluctuation special map designation buffer is 1, that is, Then, it is determined whether or not the executed variable display is the variable display of the first special symbol (151SGS199). When the value of the variable special figure designation buffer is 1 (151SGS199; Y), the value of the first special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the first special symbol in the high base state is incremented by 1 to 151SGS202. Proceed (151SGS200). In addition, when the value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is 2 (151SGS199; N), the value of the second special figure variable display number counter indicating the variable display number of the second special symbol in the high base state is incremented by one. Proceed to 151SGS202 (151SGS201).

Next, in 151SGS202, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100. When the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 99 or less (151SGS202; N), whether the gaming state is the first high base state or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the first high base state flag is set (151SGS203). When the game state is the second high base state (151SGS203; N), it is determined whether or not the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (151SGS204). When the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 99 or less (151SGS204; N), it is determined whether the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (151SGS205). When the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 9 or less (151SGS205; N), the processing proceeds to 151SGS208.

Further, when the sum of the value of the first special figure variable display number counter and the value of the second special figure variable display disclosure number counter is 100 (151SGS202; Y), when the gaming state is the first high base state (151SGS203). ; Y), when the value of the first special figure variable display number counter is 100 (191SGS204; Y), and when the value of the second special figure variable display number counter is 10 (181SGS205; Y), the time saving flag, The set flag of the first high base state flag and the second high base state flag is cleared (151SGS206), and the value of the first special map variable display count counter and the value of the second special map variable display count counter are set to 0. To 151SGS208 (151SGS207).

In 151SG208, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the game state designation command corresponding to the set state of the time saving flag. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "0" which is the value corresponding to the small hit opening preprocessing (S110), and the special symbol stop processing is ended (151SGS209).

FIG. 8-24 is a flowchart showing the small hit opening pre-processing (S118) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 103 first decrements the small hit display time timer (151SGS211), and determines whether or not the small hit display time timer has timed out (151SGS212). If the small hit display time timer has not timed out (151SGS212; N), the small hit opening pre-processing is ended, while if the small hit display time timer has expired (151SGS212; Y), the big winning opening A value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 1 second) is set in the open time timer for setting the open state (151SGS213). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "9", which is the value corresponding to the small hitting open process (S119) (S204), and the small hit opening pre-process is ended.

FIG. 8-25 is a flowchart showing the small hitting open process (S119) executed by the CPU 103. In the processing for opening the small hit, the CPU 103 first decrements the value of the opening time timer by -1 (151SGS221). Then, the CPU 103 determines whether the opening time timer has timed out (151SGS222).

When the opening time timer has timed out (151SGS222;Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS235, and when the opening time timer has not timed out (151SGS222;N), it is determined whether it is the timing for opening the special winning opening. (151SGS223). When it is the opening timing of the special winning opening (151SGS223; Y), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 151SG082 for the special winning opening door to control the special winning opening to the open state (151SGS224). Then, the transmission setting of the special winning opening open designation command is performed (151SGS225), and the process proceeds to 151SGS226. In addition, the special winning opening opening designation command, which is set to be transmitted in 151SGS225, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control processing described above. If it is not the timing for opening the special winning opening (151SGS223; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS226 without passing through 151SGS224 and 151SGS225.

In 151SGS226, the CPU 103 determines whether or not it is the closing timing of the special winning opening. When it is the closing timing of the special winning opening (151SGS226; Y), the CPU 103 drives the solenoid 151SG082 for the special winning opening door to control the special winning opening to the closed state (151SGS227). Then, after the special winning opening is opened, the transmission of the designated command is set (151SGS228), and the process proceeds to 151SGS229. The special winning opening opening designation command, which is set to be transmitted in 151SGS228, is transmitted to the effect control board 12 by the command control processing described above. If it is not the closing timing of the special winning opening (151SGS226; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS229 without passing through 151SGS227 and 151SGS228.

In 151SGS229, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on. If the second count switch 151SG023B is not turned on (151SGS229; N), the small hit opening process is ended, and if the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS229; Y), the second count switch is already turned on. It is determined whether the count switch 151SG023B is turned on, that is, the V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed the second count switch 151SG023B is set (151SGS230). When the V winning flag is set (151SGS230; Y), the small hit opening process is ended, and when the V winning flag is not set (151SGS230; N), the V winning flag is set (151SGS231). ..

Then, the CPU 103 performs transmission setting of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS232). The V winning notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. If the special winning opening is in the open state, the CPU 103 drives the special winning opening door solenoid 151SG082 to control the special winning opening in the closed state (151SGS233), and clears the opening time timer (151SGS234). ..

Then, in 151SGS235, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "10", which is a value corresponding to the small hit ending process (S120), and ends the small hit opening process.

FIG. 8-26 is a flowchart showing the small hit completion processing (S120) executed by the CPU 103. In the small hit ending process, the CPU 103 determines whether the small hit end display timer is in operation (151SGS241). When the small hit end display timer is not in operation (151SGS241; N), the small hit flag is cleared (151SGS242), and transmission setting of the hit end designation command corresponding to the small hit is made to the effect control board 12 (151SGS243). ). The hit end designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Then, a value corresponding to the small hit end display time is set in the small hit end display timer (151SGS244), and the small hit end processing is ended.

On the other hand, when the small hit end display timer is operating (151SGS241; Y), the value of the small hit end display timer is decremented by -1 (151SGS245). Then, it is determined whether or not the small hit end display time has elapsed, that is, whether the small hit end display timer has timed out (151SGS246). When the small hit end display time has not elapsed (151SGS246; N), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS247). When the second count switch 151SG023B is not turned on (151SGS247; N), the small hit ending process is terminated, and when the second count switch 151SG023B is turned on (151SGS247; Y), the second count is already finished. It is determined whether the switch 151SG023B is turned on, that is, the V winning flag indicating that the game ball has passed the second count switch 151SG023B is set (151SGS248). When the V winning flag is set (151SGS248; Y), the small hit ending process is ended, and when the V winning flag is not set (151SGS248; N), the V winning flag is set (151SGS249).

Then, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the V winning notification command to the effect control board 12 (151SGS250). The V winning notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 in the command control process (S27) described above. Further, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the time saving flag is set (151SG251). When the time saving flag is set (151SGS251; Y), the small hit ending process is ended, and when the time saving flag is not set (151SG251; N), the low base time small hit flag is set and the small hit is made. The end processing is ended (151SGS252).

When the small hit end display time has elapsed in 151SGS246 (151SGS246; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the V winning flag is set (151SGS253). When the V winning flag is set (151SGS253; Y), the CPU 103 clears the V winning flag and sets the jackpot flag (151SGS254, 151SGS255). Then, the CPU 103 determines the big hit type from "big hit E" and "big hit F" based on the small hit type in which the V prize has been generated (151SGS256). As for the jackpot type, as shown in FIG. 8-18(D), when the jackpot type in which the V prize is generated is “bonus A”, the jackpot type is determined to be “jackpot E”, and When the small hit type in which the V winning is generated is "small hit B", the big hit type is determined as "big hit F". Corresponding to the jackpot type thus determined, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit (151SGS257), the determined jackpot type is stored. To do. As an example, if the big hit type is "big hit E", the big hit type buffer value may be "4", and if "big hit F", it may be "5".

After executing 151SGS257, the CPU 103 clears the low base time small hit flag if set (151SGS258). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "4" which is the value corresponding to the big hit opening preprocessing (S114) (151SGS259), and the small hitting end processing is ended.

In other words, in the present characteristic part 151SG, the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SF023B not only during the small hit game but also during the period until the small hit end display time after the small hit game ends. Therefore, even when the game ball is won in the special winning opening just before the end of the small hit game, the big hit game is executed after the end of the small hit game by the passage of the second count switch 151SG023B. It is like this.

When the V winning flag is not set in 151SGS253 (151SGS; N), the CPU 103 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to "0" which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S110) ( 151SGS260), and the small hit end processing is ended.

FIG. 8-27 is a flowchart of the base value calculation process (151SGS028) shown in FIG. 8-20. In the base value calculation process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state (151SGS261). When it is a big hit game state (151SGS261; Y), the base value calculation process is terminated, and when it is not a big hit game state (151SGS261; N), it is further determined whether or not the game state is a small hit game state (151SGS262). ).

When the gaming state is not the small hit gaming state (151SGS262; N), the CPU 103 determines whether the gaming state is the low base state (normal state). If it is not in the low base state, that is, if it is in the first high base state or the second high base state (151SGS263; N), the base value calculation processing ends. When the gaming state is the low base state (151SGS263; Y), it is determined whether or not the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A is turned ON, that is, the gaming ball wins the first starting winning opening A It is determined whether or not it is detected by the starting opening A switch 151SG022A (151SGS264).

When the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A is turned on (151SGS264), the CPU 103 increments the value of the prize ball number counter, which indicates the total number of prize balls paid out in the prize ball payout processing, by +3 and discharges it from the game board 2. The value of the out number counter indicating the number of played game balls is incremented by 1 and the process proceeds to 151SGS267 (151SGS265, 151SGS266). When the first start port A switch is OFF (151SGS264; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS267 without executing the processes of 151SGS265 and 151SGS266.

In 151SGS267, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first starting opening B switch 151SG022B has been turned ON, that is, whether or not a game ball has been entered into the first starting winning opening B and detected by the first starting opening B switch 151SG022. judge. When the first starting port B switch 151SG022B is turned on (151SGS267; Y), the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by 1 and the value of the out number counter is incremented by 0 (151SGS268, 151SGS269). Further, the value of the out number counter is incremented by 0 (without adding the value of the out number counter), the value of the remaining number counter indicating the number of game balls remaining in the winning unit 151SG700 is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to 151SGS274. (151SGS273, 151SG273a). When the second start port switch 151SG022C is OFF (151SGS267; N), the process of 151SGS272 and 151SGS273a is not executed and the process proceeds to 151SGS274.

In 151SGS274, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fourth count switch 151SG023D has been turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has entered the ordinary electric winning opening and detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D. When the fourth count switch 151SG023D is turned on (151SGS274;Y), the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by 1 to proceed to 151SGS276, and when the fourth count switch 151SG023D is turned off (151SFS274;N), 151SGS275. The process proceeds to 151SGS276 without executing the process of.

In 151SGS276, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the seventh count switch 151SG023G has been turned ON, that is, whether or not a game ball has entered the general winning opening 151SG010 and detected by the seventh count switch 151SG023G. When the seventh count switch 151SG023G is turned on (151SGS276; Y), the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by +3, the value of the out number counter is incremented by 1, and the process proceeds to 151SGS279 (151SGS277, 151SGS278), the seventh count switch. If 151SG023G is OFF (151SGS276; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS279 without executing the processing of 151SGS277 and 151SGS278.

In 151SGS279, the CPU 103 determines whether or not any of the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F is turned on, that is, the game ball is these first out switch 151SG041A. , The third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F, and is guided to the back side of the game board 2 to be discharged. When any of the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F is turned on (151SGS279; Y), the value of the out number counter is incremented by 1 to 151SGS281. Advance (151SGS280), when all of the first out switch 151SG041A, the third out switch 151SG041C, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F are OFF (151SGS279;N), the processing of 151SGS280 is not executed. Proceed to 151 SGS 281.

In 151SGS281, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second out switch 151SG041B is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the second out switch 151SG041B and is guided to the back side of the game board 2 and discharged. .. When the second out switch 151SG041B is turned on (151SGS281; Y), whether or not the value of the remaining number counter is 1 or more, that is, the first start winning opening B or the second starting winning opening winning game. It is determined whether or not there is a game ball still flowing down the out flow path 151SG714 out of the balls (151SGS282).

When the value of the residual number counter is 1 or more (151SGS282; Y), the value of the residual number counter is decremented by -1, the value of the out number counter is decremented by +1 and the process proceeds to 151SGS291 (151SGS283, 151SGS284). In other words, in the feature section 151SG, when a game ball is won in the first start winning port B or the second starting winning port, the value of the out number counter is not changed at the winning timing, and the winning game ball is The value of the out number counter is incremented by 1 when the second out shoe has passed.

On the other hand, when the value of the remaining number counter is 0 (151SGS282; N), the value of the OUT number counter is incremented by 1 without executing the process of 151SGS283, and the process proceeds to 151SGS291 (151SGS284). When the second out switch 151SG041B is OFF in 151SGS281 (151SGS281; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS291 without executing the processing of 151SGS282-151SGS284.

When it is determined in 151SGS262 that the gaming state is the small hitting gaming state (151SGS262; Y), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the low base small hitting flag is set (151SGS286). When the low base time small hit flag is not set (151SGS286; N), the base value calculation processing is ended, and when the low base small hit flag is set (151SGS286; Y), the first count switch is further added. It is determined whether the 151SG023A is turned on (151SGS287).

When the first count switch 151SG023A is OFF (151SGS287; N), the process proceeds to 151SGS291, and when the first count switch 151SG023A is ON (151SGS287; Y), whether or not the V winning flag is further set, That is, it is determined whether or not the timing at which the first count switch 151SG023A is turned ON is after the V winning (151SGS288). When the V winning flag is set, that is, when the timing when the first count switch 151SG023A is turned ON is after the V winning (151SGS288; Y), the process proceeds to 151SGS291, and the V winning flag is not set. That is, when the timing when the first count switch 151SG023A is turned ON is before the V winning (the V winning has not yet occurred) (151SGS288; N), the value of the prize ball number counter is incremented by +15. The value of the out number counter is incremented by 1 and the process proceeds to 151SGS291 (151SGS289, 151SGS290).

Then, in 151SGS291, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the out number counter is 6000 or more. When the value of the out number counter is 5999 or less (151SGS291; N), the base value calculation process is ended, and when the value of the out number counter is 6000 or more (151SGS291; Y), the value of the out number counter and the prize are awarded. The base value in the low base state is calculated from the value of the sphere number counter (151SGS292). Then, the calculated base value in the low base state is updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029 (151SGS293), the values of the out number counter and the prize ball number counter are reset to 0, and the base value calculation process is ended (151SGS294). ).

As described above, in the characteristic unit 151SG, the base value for each 6000 balls when the game state is the low base state is calculated, and the calculated base value is updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029. ..

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28(A), when the small hit is won in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state (when the variable display result is the small hit), From the start of the small hit game to the occurrence of a V prize (until the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B), the first start prize hole B, the second start prize hole, and the big prize hole The prize balls based on that the player has won the prize are included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (included in the object to be added to the prize ball number counter), while the first start prize hole B or after the V prize is generated. Do not include prize balls based on the fact that game balls have won in the second start prize hole and the big prize hole in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (not included in the objects to be added to the prize ball number counter). Has become.

As shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28(B), when the small hit is won in the variable display in the high base state after the big hit game of the big hit B to the big hit F is finished (the variable display result is small. In the case of winning), regardless of whether or not a V prize has been generated during the small hit game, a prize based on the fact that a game ball has been won at the first start winning opening B, the second starting winning opening, and the big winning opening. The balls are not included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value (not included in the objects to be added to the prize ball number counter).

Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 8-27 and 8-28(C), the game state is changed from the high base state to the low base state based on the satisfaction of the ending condition of the high base state (see FIG. 8-19(B)). If the state changes (shifts), there may be a maximum of four reserved memories of the second special symbol stored in the high base state. Therefore, even when the gaming state is a low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times, but the small hit is won in the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times. In the case (variable display result is small hit), the first start winning until the small hit game starts and V winning occurs (until the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B) Included in the number of prize balls for calculating the base value for prize balls based on the winning of game balls in the mouth B, the second start prize hole, and the big prize hole (included in the object to be added to the prize ball number counter) The number of prize balls for calculating the base value is not included in the prize balls based on the fact that the game balls are won in the first starting prize hole B, the second starting prize hole, and the big winning hole after the V prize is generated. (It is not included in the target to be added to the prize ball counter).

Incidentally, as shown in FIG. 8-28(C), immediately after the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times, but the image display For displaying the background image for the low base state on the device 5, and for stopping the launch of the game ball toward the right game area 151SG002R from the speakers 8L and 8R, and launching the game ball toward the left game area 151SG002L. The player may be notified that the gaming state has transitioned to the low base state by giving an instruction to switch.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present feature section 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-28(A), when the variable display result is the small hit in the variable display of the first special symbol in the low base state. Since the number of award balls given during the small hit game based on the variable display is added to the award ball number counter, the award is given by entering the game ball into the big winning opening that has changed to the open state in the low base state. The base value in the low base state can be calculated on the display monitor 151SG029 by adding the number of prize balls to the prize ball counter.

Further, in the winning unit 151SG700, a second count switch 151SG023B capable of detecting a game ball that has won a big winning opening is provided, and the game ball is detected by the second count switch 151SG023B during a small hit game ( Since the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game, it is controlled to the big hit game state, so whether the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B during the small hit game. The player can be paid attention to whether or not the game is interesting.

Also, in the case where the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit in the low base state, before the V prize is generated during the small hit game based on the variable display (the game ball passes through the second count switch 151SG023B). In the period of (before), while the number of prize balls given by the game balls winning the special winning opening is added to the prize ball number counter, V winning during the small hit game based on the variable display occurs. In the period after that, since the number of prize balls given by the game balls winning the big winning opening is not added to the prize ball number counter, the game ball counts second during the small hit game. After passing through the switch 151SG023B, that is, during the big hit game, the number of prize balls provided by winning the game balls into the special winning opening is added to the prize ball number counter, and thus is inappropriate as the base value in the low base state. It is possible to prevent the value from being displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the characteristic part 151SG, the left game area 151SG002L and the right game area 151SG002R are provided, and in the low base state, mainly by shooting a game ball toward the left game area 151SG002L. While it is possible to play the game, in the high base state, it is possible to play the game mainly by launching a game ball toward the right game area 151SG002R, and FIGS. 8-1 and 8- As shown in FIG. 5, a special variable winning ball device 151SG701 having a special winning opening is provided in the right game area 151SG002R. Therefore, when the variable display result of the first special symbol is a small hit, the number of award balls given by the game ball winning the big winning opening during the small hit game based on the variable display is considered. The base value in the low base state can be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

In addition, in the characteristic part 151SG, by providing a big winning opening in the right game area 151SG002R, a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L is exemplified as being incapable of winning in the big winning opening. For example, by providing a big winning opening between the winning ball device 6A and the first outlet, the game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R and the game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L are not limited. Both may be able to win the big winning opening.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8-28(C), the CPU 103 has a small variable display result in the variable display of the second special symbol up to four times immediately after the game state shifts from the high base state to the low base state. By controlling the small hit game state by hitting, the variable display result of the second special symbol in the low base state is a small hit and is awarded by the game ball winning the big winning opening that has been opened It is possible to display the base value in the low base state in consideration of the number of awarded balls on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the base value calculation processing shown in FIG. 8-27, the CPU 103, as shown in the processing of 151SGS264 to 151SGS266, when the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A is turned ON (the first starting opening A switch 151SG022A is a game ball). In the case of detecting), both the value of the out number counter and the value of the prize ball number counter are added. However, as shown in the processing of 151SGS271 to 151SGS273a, when the second starting opening switch 151SG022C is turned on (first 2 start mouth switch 151SG022C detects a game ball), since the value of the prize ball number counter is added without adding the value of the out number counter, the base value in the low base state calculated by the CPU 103 is It is possible to prevent inaccuracies.

Further, in the base value calculation processing shown in FIG. 8-27, the CPU 103, as shown in 151SGS281 to 151SGS284, after the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C, the game ball is displayed in the second out switch 151SG041B. Since the value of the out number counter is added by being detected, the value of the out number counter can be accurately added at the timing when the game ball is ejected from the game board 2, and the game ball has the second out switch 151SG041B. It is possible to prevent the addition processing of the out number counter from becoming complicated due to the detection by the.

As shown in FIGS. 8-1 and 8-5, the first outlet is provided so that a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L and a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can enter. Since the second out port is provided with a game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R and a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L cannot be entered, a game ball flowing down the left game area 151SG002L or The game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R can be accurately discharged from the game board 2, and an accurate ratio can be calculated for the game ball flowing down the right game area 151SG002R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 8-5, in the right game area 151SG002R, a second starting winning opening and a second starting opening switch 151SG022C, a second out opening and a second out switch 151SG041B are integrally provided, and a winning unit 151SG700. Is provided, an out-use flow path 151SG714 for accurately detecting the game medium that has entered the second winning opening and the second out opening with the second out switch 151SG041B is properly provided in the winning unit 151SG700. You can

Further, in the base value calculation process in FIG. 8-27, the CPU 103 adds 0 to the value of the out number counter due to the game ball being detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C, as indicated by 151SGS271 to 151SGS273a. Since the game ball is executed, the processing can be made common with that when the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch A151SG022A, and thus the program of the base value calculation processing can be simplified. In particular, in the feature section 151SG, since the process of adding 1 to the value of the out number counter is executed at the timing when the game ball is detected by the second out switch 151SG041B, the game ball is transferred to the second start opening switch 151SG022C. By executing the process of adding 0 to the value of the out number counter at the timing detected by the above, it is possible to prevent double addition of 1 to the out number counter.

In addition, in the characteristic part 151SG, in the base value calculation process, an example is shown in which 0 is added to the value of the out number counter due to the game ball being detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C. Is not limited to this, when the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 151SG022C, the above-described processing of adding 0 to the value of the out number counter is not executed (the value of the out number counter May not be added).

The characteristic portion 151SG of the present embodiment has been described above with reference to the drawings, but the specific configuration is not limited to these characteristic portions, and even if changes or additions are made without departing from the scope of the present invention, the present invention Included in the invention.

For example, in the characteristic part 151SG, it is possible to control to a big hit game state based on the variable display result being a big hit, and to control to a big hit game state based on the occurrence of a V winning during a small hit game. The example in which the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (so-called 1 type 2 type mixing machine) has been illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the frequency of occurrence of a small hit after the end of a big hit game. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that can be controlled in a special state (so-called small hit rush) that improves or the winning frequency to the big winning opening improves during the small hit game. Incidentally, when the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 equipped with the so-called small hit rush function in this way, like the characteristic part 151SG, the game ball wins the big winning opening during the small hit rush. The award balls that were originally given should not be included in the number of award balls for calculating the base value (the number of award balls given by winning in the special winning opening should not be added to the award ball counter). Thus, it is possible to prevent an inappropriate base value from being displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

Further, in the characteristic portion 151SG, as shown in FIG. 8-5, the gaming ball that has won the winning prize hole passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E or the sixth count switch 151SG023F after passing through the fourth count switch 151SG023D. Although the form has been illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, counts the number of game balls that have passed the fourth count switch 151SG023D, the fifth count switch 151SG023E, and the sixth count switch 151SG023F. By doing so, the same gaming ball may repeatedly pass through the fifth count switch 151SG023E and the sixth count switch 151SG023F to open the first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening, and thus it may be possible to detect an illegal act.

In the characteristic part 151SG, the display monitor 151SG029 exemplifies a mode in which the base value is displayed in the low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the display monitor may be any information related to the base value. The information displayed on the 151SG029 may be information other than the base value in the low base state (for example, whether or not the calculated base value is higher than a predetermined reference value).

In the characteristic unit 151SG, the CPU 103 executes the base value calculation process (see FIG. 8-20) to calculate the base value in the low base state, but the present invention is not limited to this. However, the program relating to the calculation of the base value may be stored in an area different from the area in which the program relating to the progress of the game is stored in the ROM 101. In addition, data relating to the progress of the game in the RAM 102 is stored in the data (numerical data used for calculating the base value, calculated numerical data, etc.) used in the program that is not related to the progress of the game. It may be stored in an area different from the existing area.

Further, in the characteristic portion 151SG, the form in which the base value in the low base state is calculated and updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029 every time the number of out balls reaches 6000 balls is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, the base value in the first high base state or the second high base state may be calculated and updated and displayed on the display monitor 151SG029, or the previously calculated base value may be stored and stored. The average value of the base values that have been set may be displayed on the display monitor 151SG029.

(Explanation regarding the characteristic part 087IW)
Next, the characteristic part 087IW will be described. Here, an example in which the configuration of the characteristic unit 087IW is applied to a pachinko gaming machine having the configuration of the characteristic unit 151SG will be described.

The characteristic part 087IW includes a non-electric variable winning device that changes from a difficult winning state to a winning possible state when the game ball passes through the operation area. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8-5, when the game ball passes through the fifth count switch 151SG023E, it is won from the difficult winning state (which is realized by the first swinging member 151SG702 being in the closed position). When the first starting winning opening B that changes to a possible state (which is realized by the first swinging member 151SG702 being located at the open position) or the game ball passes through the sixth count switch 151SG023F, a winning difficulty state (second A second start winning port or the like that changes from a swingable member 151SG703 located at the closed position) to a winning possible state (implemented when the second swingable member 151SG703 is located at the open position) ing. Hereinafter, such a non-electric variable winning device is also referred to as a non-electric accessory.

Further, the characteristic part 087IW is provided with an informing means capable of informing the occurrence of an abnormal prize to the non-electric type variable prize device. The notification means notifies the occurrence of an abnormal prize when the number of winnings to the non-electric type variable winning device exceeds the allowable number of winnings. Specifically, as the notification of the occurrence of the abnormal winning, the control of outputting an error sound and the control of displaying an image showing the error content on the image display device 5 are performed.

In addition, in the characteristic part 087IW, the allowable number of winnings for determining the occurrence of the abnormal winning in the non-electric variable winning device is a predetermined number when the power is turned on or when the game ball passes through the operation area (this example). Is set to "0" or "2").

Further, in the characteristic part 087IW, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the winning probability (ball-out rate) of the big hit changes according to the set value that is set. For example, in the special symbol normal process of the special symbol process process, by using the display result determination table (winning probability) according to the set value, it is configured to change the jackpot winning probability (ball-out rate). The set value is made up of 6 levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value is in the order of 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage becomes gradually lower.

Further, for example, the main board 11 is provided with a lock switch for switching to a setting change mode or a setting confirmation mode, which will be described later, and the power supply board is used to change set values such as a winning probability (ball-out rate) of a big hit. A clear switch (setting changeover switch) that functions as a setting switch and a power switch are provided.

If the lock switch is in the ON state when the power is turned on (and the gaming machine frame 3 is in the open state), the set value is changed if the clear switch (setting switch) is in the ON state. When the clear switch (setting change switch) is in the OFF state, the state is moved to the state (setting change mode) where the set value can be confirmed. In the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is updated each time the setting changeover switch (clear switch) is operated. In the setting change mode, the setting value stored in the setting value storage area is updated. Is displayed on a predetermined display unit. After that, when the setting change mode ends, the initialization process (step S8) is executed, and when the setting confirmation mode ends, the restoration process (step S6) is executed.

If the lock switch is in the OFF state when the power is turned on and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) is in the ON state, initialization processing (step S8) is executed and the clear switch (setting changeover switch) is turned OFF. If it is in the state, a recovery process (step S6) is executed.

(Processing to set allowable number of prizes when power is turned on)
The setting of the allowable winning number will be described below. First, a power-on permissible prize number setting process for setting the permissible prize number at power-on will be described. FIG. 9-1 is a flow chart showing an example of the power-on permissible winning number setting process. The power-on permissible prize number setting process is, for example, a process performed as a part of the initialization process (step S8) of the game control main process shown in FIG.

In the power-on permissible prize number setting process, the CPU 103 sets "0" in the permissible prize number counter indicating the permissible prize number (step S087IWS001).

The non-electric variable winning means such as the first starting winning opening B and the second starting winning opening is used as a service (so-called morning) when the game shop is opened by forcibly opening the power off state. May be

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-1, the characteristic part 087IW is configured to execute the power-on permissible prize winning number setting process when the power is turned on to set the permissible winning number to “0”. .. Therefore, after the power is turned on (in this example, after the initialization process), the game ball does not pass through the operating region (the sixth count switch 151SG023F in this example), and the non-electric variable winning means (in this example, When the game ball passes through the sixth count switch 151SG023F and a winning is made to the second starting winning opening which changes from the closed state to the open state, it is determined to be an abnormal winning. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the act of opening the non-electric type variable winning means without opening the regular game (for example, creating a morning state), and it is preferable that the abnormal condition occurs. The occurrence of winning can be notified.

In addition, by physically operating the first link mechanism 151SG720 and the second link mechanism 151SG730, the first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening are opened (that is, open without a regular game). In order to do so, it is necessary to remove the game board 2 from the game machine frame 3 to give vibration, but when the game board 2 is removed from the game machine frame 3, a recovery process is executed when the power is turned on. Instead, the initialization process is executed (that is, the allowable winning number is set to "0"). Therefore, when a winning occurs in the non-electric type variable winning means that has been opened without a regular game, the occurrence of an abnormal winning is notified, and a morning state is created by an unauthorized operation. It can be prevented.

In the characteristic part 087IW, the power-on winning prize allowable number setting process is performed as a part of the process in the initialization process (step S8), and therefore is executed after being controlled in the setting change mode, but the setting confirmation is performed. It is not executed when the recovery process (step S6) is executed after the mode is controlled. That is, when the setting change mode is controlled, the allowable winning number counter is set to "0", and when the recovery process (step S6) is executed after the setting confirmation mode is controlled, before the power interruption. The value of the allowable winning number counter of is held.

Note that the power-on permissible prize number setting process may be executed in the recovery process (step S6). In the case of such a configuration, "0" is set in the allowable winning number counter even when the recovery process (step S6) is executed after being controlled in the setting confirmation mode. When the power-on winning allowable number setting process is executed in the recovery process (step S6) as well, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the gaming state before power interruption is a time saving state). For example, “0” is not set in the prize winning number counter (that is, the value of the prize winning number counter before the power failure is held).

(Processing for setting the allowable number of winnings when passing through the operating area)
Next, a description will be given of a winning-allowable-number-per-winning-allowance-number setting process in which the allowable winning number is set when passing through the operating area. FIG. 9-2 is a flowchart showing an example of the winning award allowable number setting process when passing through the operation area. The allowable winning number setting process when passing through the operation area is, for example, a process performed as a part of the switch process (step S21) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

In the allowable winning number setting process upon passing the operation area, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sixth count switch 151SG023F is ON (step 087IWS101). Then, if the sixth count switch 151SG023F is ON, the CPU 103 sets "2" in the allowable winning number counter (step 087IWS102).

In the present characteristic portion 087IW, as shown in FIG. 9-2, when the game ball passes through the operation area (in this example, the sixth count switch 151SG023F), the allowable prize number is set by the operation allowance number setting at the time of operation area passage. It is set to "2". Therefore, when the number of winnings to the non-electric variable winning means (in this example, the second starting winning opening that changes from the open state to the closed state when a winning occurs) is 3 or more, it is determined that an abnormal winning. In other words, even if one so-called over-winning occurs, it is not judged as an abnormal winning. With such a configuration, it is possible to set an appropriate allowable winning number when a regular game is played, and it is possible to suitably notify an abnormal winning.

(Non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error determination processing)
Next, of the abnormal prizes to the non-electrical accessory, a non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error indicating that the number of prizes exceeds the set allowable number of prizes will be described. When a non-electric accessory abnormal winning error occurs, a prize exceeding the set allowable number of prizes has occurred, so a prize is generated for the non-electric accessory before the game ball passes through the operation area (for example, , Which is caused by the unauthorized opening of the non-electrical accessory) or the abnormal occurrence of the non-electrical accessory not being able to change normally from the open state to the closed state due to some failure. It

FIG. 9-3 is a flowchart showing an example of the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error determination processing. The non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error determination process is, for example, a process performed as a part of the main error process (step S22) of the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

In the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error determination processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the second starting opening switch 151SG022C is ON (step 087IWS201). Then, if the second starting opening switch 151SG022C is ON, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the allowable winning number counter (step 087IWS202).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the value of the allowable winning number counter is less than 0 (step 087IWS203). Then, if the value of the allowable winning number counter is less than 0 (that is, when it is determined that the non-electric winning accessory abnormal winning error), the CPU 103, the effect control command that specifies the occurrence of the non-electric winning abnormal winning error. Is set to the effect control board 12 (step 087IWS204). The effect control command transmitted and set in step 087IWS204 is, for example, executed by the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the main-side error process including the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error determination process is completed. , Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It should be noted that, if it is determined that the non-electric accessory abnormal win error, a predetermined signal may be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

If the pachinko gaming machine is equipped with a plurality of non-electric variable winning means (in this example, it is provided with the first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening), all non-electric If the abnormal prize to the variable winning means is monitored, the amount of memory for the game control program may increase and the processing load may increase.

Therefore, the characteristic portion 087IW is configured to determine and notify the occurrence of an abnormal prize in the variable winning means of which the advantage of the plurality of non-electric variable winning means is the predetermined advantage or more.

Specifically, in the characteristic part 087IW, as shown in FIG. 8-18, when a prize is awarded to the second start winning port, compared to when a prize is given to the first starting prize port B, The probability of being a small hit (and the probability of being controlled to a big hit game state based on the occurrence of a V winning during the small hit game) is high, and the advantage is high. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9-3, of the first start winning opening B and the second starting winning opening, it is determined whether an abnormal winning occurs in the second starting winning opening having a high advantage at the time of winning, It is configured to notify. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of an abnormal winning while preventing an increase in the storage amount of the game control program and an increase in the processing load.

The characteristic part 087IW is provided with a plurality of two non-electric variable winning means, a first starting winning opening B and a second starting winning opening, but when the power is turned on or the game ball passes through the operation area. The permissible number of winnings is set when the number of winnings exceeds the permissible number of winnings to the non-electric variable winning means. The present invention is also applicable to a pachinko gaming machine equipped only with a pachinko gaming machine equipped with three or more.

When applied to a pachinko gaming machine equipped with three or more non-electric variable winning means, for example, only the non-electric variable winning means having the highest advantage is determined to be informed of occurrence of an abnormal prize, and it is notified. However, it is possible to generate an abnormal prize only in a non-electric variable winning means having an advantage degree equal to or higher than a predetermined advantage degree (for example, an advantage degree of medium or higher when the advantage degree is divided into three categories of large, medium and small). It may be determined and notified.

In addition, in a configuration including a plurality of non-electric type variable winning means, the occurrence of abnormal winning of all non-electric type variable winning means may be determined and notified.

When it is determined that the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error, a production control command for designating the occurrence of the non-electric accessory abnormal winning error is transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12, and as will be described later, non-electric Although the abnormal prize winning error notification is executed, the control for stopping the game in the game control timer interrupt processing, the control for stopping the game, such as the control for setting the shooting stopped state, are not performed. Therefore, the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error notification is executed in a playable state. Also, other error determinations are continued. With such a configuration, although the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error notification is executed, the game (for example, the occurrence of a big hit) during that period is valid, and it is possible to avoid the disadvantage of the player. Note that the non-electric accessory winning error is eliminated by turning the power on again. In other words, the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error notification is continued until the power is turned on again.

(Public entrance/exit mismatch error judgment processing)
Next, a normal power input/output ball mismatch error indicating that the number of game balls that have entered the ordinary electric accessory does not match the number of discharged game balls will be described. When a normal electric ball input/output ball mismatch error occurs, it is assumed that an abnormality occurs such that a game ball remains in the ordinary electric auditors role after the ordinary electric officer role is closed.

In the normal electric ball-in/out ball mismatch error determination processing, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fourth count switch 151SG023D is ON (step 087IWS301). Then, if the fourth count switch 151SG023D is ON, the CPU 103 adds 1 to the value of the ordinary electric ball input/output ball counter indicating the number of game balls existing in the normal electric auditors product (step 087IWS302).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the fifth count switch 151SG023E is ON (step 087IWS303). Then, if the fifth count switch 151SG023E is ON, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the ordinary electric ball number counter (step 087IWS304).

Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the sixth count switch 151SG023G is ON (step 087IWS305). Then, if the sixth count switch 151SG023F is ON, the CPU 103 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal electric ball number counter (step 087IWS306).

Next, when the normal electric accessory is in the closed state (Y in step S087IWS307) and the value of the normal electric ball entering/exiting ball counter exceeds 0 (Y in step S087IWS308), that is, the CPU 103 When it is determined that there is an entrance/exit ball mismatch error, transmission setting is performed to send an effect control command designating the occurrence of the ordinary electric ball entrance/exit ball mismatch error to the effect control board 12 (step 087IWS309). The effect control command transmitted and set in step 087IWS309 is, for example, executed by the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 4 after the main-side error process including the ordinary electric ball entering/exiting ball mismatch error determination process is completed. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. It should be noted that when it is determined that there is a non-matching ball-and-ball entry error, a predetermined signal may be output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

When it is determined that there is a normal power input/output ball mismatch error, control for stopping the game in the game control timer interrupt processing, control for stopping the game such as control for making the shooting stop state, and the like are performed. Note that the normal electric power input/output ball mismatch error is resolved by the number of game balls that have entered the ordinary electric accessory and the number of discharged game balls that match, or by turning on the power again. That is, the normal electric power input/output ball mismatch error notification and the control to stop the game are continued until the number of game balls that have entered the ordinary electric auditory object and the number of discharged game balls match, or the power is turned on again. It

(Right-handed notification process)
Next, a right-handing notification process regarding a right-handing notification for instructing to launch a game ball toward the right game area 151SG002R will be described. FIG. 9-5 is a flowchart illustrating an example of right-handed notification processing. The right-handed notification process is, for example, a process performed as a part of the command reception process (step S75) of the effect control main process shown in FIG.

In the right-handed notification process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a game state designation command indicating that the low base state is controlled is received (step 087IWS401). Then, if it is being received, the effect control CPU 120 ends the currently executed right hitting notification if the right hitting notification is being executed (step 087IWS402). For example, displaying a background image for the low base state on the image display device 5, or stopping the launch of a game ball from the speakers 8L and 8R toward the right game area 151SG002R and then playing toward the left game area 151SG002L. The player may be notified that the gaming state has transitioned to the low base state by giving an instruction to switch to launching a ball.

Next, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the game state designation command indicating that the high base state is controlled is received (step 087IWS403). Then, when it is received, the effect control CPU 120 executes a right-handed notification (step 087IWS404). For example, displaying a background image for a high base state on the image display device 5, or stopping the launch of a game ball from the speakers 8L and 8R toward the left game area 151SG002L, and playing toward the right game area 151SG002R. The player may be notified that the gaming state has transitioned to the high base state by giving an instruction to switch to launching a ball.

Incidentally, instead of or in addition to the configuration of FIG. 9-5, when it is a big hit game state or a small hit game state (for example, it may be determined by the value of the effect process flag, hit start designation command or , May be triggered by receiving the command for opening the special winning opening).

Also, immediately after the game state transitions from the high base state to the low base state, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times, but the variable display of the second special symbol is executed up to four times. The right-handed notification may be executed during the execution period.

Further, for example, in the high base state, when the game ball is launched toward the left game area 151SG002L (specifically, the first start winning opening where the game ball launched in the left game area 151SG002L can be won) When the winning of A is detected), the right-handed notification may be executed as a reminder.

(Error notification process)
Next, the error notification process will be described. FIG. 9-6 is a flowchart showing an example of the error notification process. The error notification process is, for example, a process performed as a part of the command reception process (step S75) of the effect control main process shown in FIG.

In the error notification process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an error (abnormality) designation command has been received (step 087IWS501). If so, the effect control CPU 120 executes error notification in a mode according to the type of error specified by the received error (abnormality) designation command (step 087IWS502). When a plurality of error (abnormality) designation commands are received, error notification is executed according to the priority order of each error.

FIG. 9-7 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the content of notification and the priority order of notification for each error.

As shown in FIG. 9-7, in the present characteristic unit 087IW, when the setting change mode is set (for example, when the effect control command designating the setting change mode is received), the notification of the setting change is given. Along with the output of the power-on sound, the image display device 5 displays the “setting change” image. In addition, in the setting confirmation mode (for example, when a production control command designating the setting confirmation mode is received), the image display device 5 outputs a power-on sound as a notification during the setting confirmation. The “setting confirmation” image is displayed.

In addition, when magnetism is detected by a magnetic sensor or the like (for example, when an error (abnormality) designation command that designates the occurrence of a magnet error is received), an error sound is output and an image is displayed as a notification of the magnet error. The device 5 displays the "magnet error" image.

In addition, when a non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error occurs (that is, when an error (abnormal) designation command for designating a non-electric accessory abnormal prize error is received), a notification of the non-electric accessory abnormal prize error is given. The "non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error" image is displayed on the image display device 5 together with the output of the error sound.

Also, if a POD contact/discount ball mismatch error occurs (that is, if an error (abnormal) specification command that specifies a PTC contact/discount ball mismatch error is received), an error sound is output as a notification of the POD contact/discount ball mismatch error. In addition to the above output, the image display device 5 displays the “universal electric ball incoming/outgoing ball mismatch error” image.

In addition, the game ball is detected by the fifth count switch 151SG023E or the sixth count switch 151SG023F, even though the normal electric prize is not won (that is, the game ball is not detected by the fourth count switch 151SG023D). If a normal electric accessory abnormal discharge error occurs (that is, if an error (abnormal) specification command specifying the normal electric accessory abnormal discharge error is received), the normal electric accessory abnormal discharge error is notified. In addition to the output of the error sound, the image display device 5 displays the “normal electric accessory abnormal discharge error” image.

In addition, when an illegal prize error indicating that a prize has been awarded to a non-operating special winning opening has occurred (that is, when an error (abnormal) specification command for specifying an incorrect prize error is received), an illegal prize is awarded. As an error notification, an error sound is output and an “illegal winning error” image is displayed on the image display device 5.

At the time of notifying each error, in addition to outputting sound and displaying an image, a lighting operation may be performed on the decorative light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED.

As shown in FIG. 9-7, in the characteristic part 087IW, notification during setting change> notification during setting confirmation> magnet error> non-electric winning part abnormal winning award error> normal electric entering/exit ball mismatch error> normal electric winning part abnormal discharging error > The notification priority is set to be high in the order of incorrect winning error. When a plurality of errors are simultaneously executed in accordance with such a priority order, for example, an image display by an error notification having a high priority order is displayed to be superimposed on an image display by an error notification having a low priority order. Note that the notification is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 9-7, and may be made for other abnormalities. Further, for example, when it is possible to execute a right-handed notification as a reminder, the fact may be notified with a priority lower than that of the incorrect winning error.

Next, the image display of the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error notification will be described. FIG. 9-8 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of executing the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error notification based on the occurrence of the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error at the time of the right-hand hit notification.

In the example shown in FIG. 9-8, as shown in FIG. 9-8(1), a “right hit→” image is displayed as a right hit notification in the upper part of the display area of the image display device 5.

Here, when a non-electric winning accessory abnormal winning error occurs, as shown in FIG. 9-8 (2), in the image display device 5, a white background "non-electric winning abnormal tool winning error" "power supply" Please re-enter.” The non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error notification is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 9-8, the right-handed notification is a high base state or the like (that is, a state in which the control for executing the right-handed notification is performed) when an error notification such as a non-electric accessory abnormal winning error is being executed. Not even executed.

Specifically, even if it is determined that there is a non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error, control for stopping the game is not performed, so a production control command (for example, a high base state is controlled to trigger the right-handed notification). When a game state designation command that specifies that the player is playing, a win start designation command, a special winning opening open designation command, or the like is received, or when it is determined that the right-handed notification is executed (for example, the production process When it is determined to be a big hit game state or a small hit game state depending on the value of the flag), control for executing the right-hand hit notification is performed. However, because the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error notification is prioritized over the right-handed notification (for example, the image display by the non-electric accessory abnormal prize-winning error notification is superimposed on the image display by the right-handed notification). ), the state is such that the right-handed notification is not substantially executed. With such a configuration, even if the non-motorized variable winning means such as the second starting winning opening is used as a morning by forcibly opening the power-off state, the right-handed notification is substantially executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the morning state from being effectively created, and it is possible to suitably notify the occurrence of the abnormal winning.

In the configuration of the characteristic part 087IW, the permissible prize number is set to “0” only when the power is turned on when the permissible prize number setting process at power-on is executed. Therefore, when the game is normally progressing, the allowable winning number is set to "2" when the game ball passes through the operation region (the sixth count switch 151SG023F in this example), and the non-electric variable winning is set. After the winning (1) in the example (the second starting winning opening) has occurred and the game is closed, the allowable winning number remains set to "1". Therefore, in addition to the configuration of the characteristic part 087IW, for example, after the non-electric variable winning a prize means (in this example, the second starting winning a prize) changes from an open state to a closed state, a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). ), the allowable winning number may be set to 0. Further, for example, when the non-electric type variable winning means (in this example, the second starting winning opening) is closed and the high base state ends, or after the high base state ends, the non-electric type variable winning means ( In this example, when the second starting winning opening) changes from the open state to the closed state, the non-electric variable winning means (in this example, the second starting winning opening) is closed, and then a new winning is made. If it is difficult to generate a prize, the allowable winning number may be set to zero.

As described above, in the present characterizing portion 087IW, the first state (for example, the winning possible state (realized by the first swinging member 151SG702 and the second swinging member 151SG703 being located at the open position)). In a second state in which the game medium is harder to win than in the first state (for example, in a difficult-to-win state (realized by arranging the first swinging member 151SG702 and the second swinging member 151SG703 in the closed position)). Variable variable winning means (for example, first starting winning opening B and second starting winning opening) and informing means capable of informing of occurrence of abnormal winning in the variable winning means (for example, CPU 103 is non-electric accessory abnormal winning) The portion for executing the error determination processing and the portion for the effect control CPU 120 to perform the error notification processing. (See FIGS. 9-3 and 9-6), the variable winning means, the game medium is an operation area (for example, When the fifth count switch 151SG023E or the sixth count switch 151SG023F) is passed, the second state changes to the first state, and the notification means generates an abnormal prize when the number of winnings to the variable winning means exceeds the allowable number of winnings. (For example, the CPU 103 executes the non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error determination processing. See FIG. 9-3), and sets the allowable winning number setting unit to 0 when the power is turned on (for example, the CPU 103). Is a part for executing a power-on permissible winning number setting process (see FIG. 9-1). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the action of putting the variable winning means into the first state without going through a regular game (for example, being used as a service (so-called morning) when a game store is opened). Therefore, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of the abnormal winning.

Further, in the characteristic part 087IW, when an abnormal prize is given to the variable winning means, the occurrence of the abnormal prize is notified in a state where the game can be played without performing control for stopping the game. With such a configuration, the game (for example, the occurrence of a big jackpot) is valid while the occurrence of the abnormal winning is informed, so that it is possible to prevent the player from suffering a disadvantage, and it is preferable that the abnormal The occurrence of winning can be notified.

Further, in the characteristic part 087IW, a plurality of variable winning means (for example, the first starting winning opening B and the second starting winning opening) having different advantages at the time of winning the prize are provided, and the informing means is one of the plurality of variable winning means. Of the abnormal winning to the variable winning means having the advantage of not less than the predetermined advantage (for example, a non-electric accessory abnormal winning error at the second starting winning opening having the highest advantage is notified. 2, see FIG. 9-3). With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably notify the occurrence of an abnormal winning while preventing an increase in the storage amount of the game control program and an increase in the processing load.

In addition, in the characteristic part 087IW, a variable display is performed based on the occurrence of a prize in the variable winning means, and a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol) is displayed as a variable display result in a predetermined state ( For example, it is a gaming machine that can be controlled to a small hit game state, and in a predetermined state, it is advantageous for the player to flow down a specific path (for example, the right game area 151SG002R) among the downflow paths along which the game medium flows down. In the predetermined state, the promotion notification means (for example, the production control CPU 120 notifies the right hit) that can execute the promotion notification (for example, the right hit notification) that promotes the game medium to be flown down the specific path. A portion that executes the process (see FIG. 9-5) is provided, and the promotion notification is not executed even in a predetermined state when the occurrence of an abnormal prize to the variable winning means is notified (see FIG. 9-8). With such a configuration, even if an action to put the variable winning means into the first state without a regular game is performed, the promotion notification is not executed, so that the action is prevented from becoming effective. Therefore, it is possible to suitably notify the occurrence of the abnormal winning.

In the characteristic part 087IW, the allowable winning number setting means sets the allowable winning number when the game medium passes through the operation area (for example, the CPU 103 executes the allowable winning number setting processing when passing through the operation area). 9-2)). With such a configuration, it is possible to set an appropriate allowable number of winnings when a regular game is played, and it is possible to suitably notify the occurrence of an abnormal winning.

Although the example described above is applied to the pachinko gaming machine in which the configuration of the characteristic part 087IW is provided with the configuration of the characteristic part 151SG, each error (for example, a magnet Even if an error, non-electric accessory abnormal prize winning error, normal electric winning/discharging ball mismatch error, normal electric auditor abnormal discharge error, illegal prize winning error) occurs, the process of calculating the base value and the calculated base value are displayed. The process of updating and displaying on the monitor 151SG029 is continuously executed.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A 1st special symbol display device 4B 2nd special symbol display device 5 Image display device 103 CPU
120 CPU for production control

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A first variable winning means capable of changing between a first state and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win than the first state;
A second variable winning means which is changeable between a first state and a second state in which the game medium is harder to win than the first state and which is different from the first variable winning means,
Notification means capable of notifying the occurrence of an abnormal prize when the number of winnings to the second variable winning means exceeds the allowable number of winnings,
The first variable winning means and the second variable winning means change from the second state to the first state when the game medium passes through the operation area,
The advantage when winning the second variable winning means is higher than the advantage when winning the first variable winning means,
When the power is turned on, there is further provided an allowable prize number setting means for setting the allowable prize number to 0.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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