JP2021115280A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

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

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and can be particularly applied to a pachinko gaming machine or the like.

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

Such a pachinko gaming machine includes a main board (main control board, payout control board), and the main board provides control means (game control means, payout control means) capable of executing control processing that affects the result of the game. I have. For example, various sensors such as a start port sensor are connected to the main control board as the main board, and a detection signal from the start port sensor or the like is input. In this case, the game control means performs control processing such as a hit / fail determination based on the input of the detection signal by the start port sensor, and outputs a fluctuating stop signal indicating a fixed stop display of the symbol to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board into which the fluctuation stop signal is input outputs the fluctuation stop signal (symbol confirmation signal) to the outside of the gaming machine in order to notify the external device of the stop display of the symbol.

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By the way, it is conceivable to send a new signal (information) to an external device in addition to an existing signal such as a symbol confirmation signal from the external terminal plate of the pachinko gaming machine. This is because the external device can grasp the situation of the pachinko gaming machine in more detail. In this case, the detection signal by the existing sensor such as the start port sensor is input to the game control means (control means) of the main control board (main board), and the signal controlled by the game control means is the external terminal board. Will be sent to. Therefore, it is conceivable that a new signal is also sent to the external terminal board via the game control means of the main control board, but this increases the burden of the control process of the game control means.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and avoids an increase in the burden of control processing by the control means of the main board when a predetermined signal is sent to the external terminal board via the main board. It is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

The gaming machine of the first invention for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A hit / fail judgment control unit that makes a pass / fail judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player, and a special game control unit.
A gaming machine including a game profit granting control unit that manages and controls the granting amount of the game profit.
A game control unit having at least one control unit of the hit / fail determination control unit, the special game control unit, and the game profit granting control unit.
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit,
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit,
It is equipped with an external signal output unit (external output unit) that can output signals to the outside of the gaming machine.
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is controlled by the control unit of the game control unit, and a signal based on the control processing is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. It is characterized by.

According to such a gaming machine, a gaming control unit having at least one control unit among a hit / fail determination control unit, a special game control unit, and a game profit granting control unit is provided. Further, the first specific signal output from the first specific signal output unit is input to the game control unit, controlled by the game control unit, and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. As a result, when the second signal is sent to the external signal output unit via the game control unit, it is possible to prevent the burden of control processing by the control unit of the game control unit from increasing as much as possible.

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

It is a front view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a back view of the gaming machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board of the Example of this invention. It is an enlarged view of the main display shown in FIG. 3, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the game machine. It is a table showing the correspondence between the type of winning and the opening pattern of the big winning opening. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by a game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a jackpot type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. It is a fluctuation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a normal figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol hit / miss judgment process. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a process during a normal symbol change. It is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of ordinary electric accessory processing. It is a flowchart of a special figure operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 2 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a pass / fail determination process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. Special Figure 1 It is a flowchart of a random number shift process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing 2 (small hit game). It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of the reserved ball number processing. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of information output processing. It is a flowchart of information output processing. It is a flowchart of information output processing. It is a table which shows the signal to output to the outside. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of an external output device and the like. It is a timing chart which shows the state of various signals. It is a timing chart which shows the state of various signals. It is a timing chart which shows the state of various signals. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 2ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of the process at the time of passing through a gate. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation production end processing. It is a flowchart of opening command reception processing. It is a flowchart of an ending command reception process. It is a flowchart of launch notification processing after the end of a hit game. It is a table which shows the content of the launch notification. It is a flowchart of the firing notification processing after the end of the hit game of another aspect. It is a flowchart of the information output processing of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the information output processing of Example 2. It is a flowchart of the information output processing of Example 2. It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine of Example 3. It is a side view of the pachinko gaming machine of Example 3. It is a side view of the pachinko gaming machine of Example 3. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko gaming machine of Example 3. It is another aspect of the block diagram which shows the electrical structure of the pachinko gaming machine of Example 3.

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. In the following, there are cases where the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed due to the end of the variable display of the symbol, and game balls that are entered into the variable entry port where the ball can be entered based on the stop display of the small hit symbol. The present invention is applied to a one-type and two-type mixed type pachinko gaming machine capable of performing a jackpot game capable of giving a predetermined amount of game profit (for example, a prize ball) to a player when passing through a predetermined specific area. An applied example will be described.

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

Further, the front frame 51 can supply a launch handle 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a player's operation amount (rotation angle), and a game ball that stores and stores the game ball to the launcher side. A hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61 are provided. Further, the front frame 51 includes a first effect button 63a and a second effect button 63b (collectively, these two effect buttons) that can be operated by the player during execution of a game effect that is executed as the game progresses. A frame lamp 66 for decoration, a speaker 67, and the like are also provided. The effect button 63 functions as an input means that can be input by the player, and the effect button to be used can be used properly according to the type of the game effect. When the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b is operated during the execution of the game effect, a predetermined operation-corresponding effect is performed based on the operation. The configuration of the effect button 63 is not limited to the embodiment of the first embodiment, and any input means can be input by the player, or an input means (for example, the player directly contacts the button portion to input the effect button 63). , Haunting type, touch sensor type, etc.), or non-contact type input means (photoelectric type, etc.) that detects that a part of the player's body is close to each other and inputs. ..

The game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which a game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 60 flows down, surrounded by a rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board surface lamp 5 for decoration. A plurality of game nails 16 for guiding a game ball are projected in the game area 3. Further, a ball return prevention piece 6 is provided at the tip of the rail member 4, and it is possible to prevent the game ball once guided to the game area from returning to the launching device side. Further, an image display device 7 composed of a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. The display screen 7a of the image display device 7 is provided with an effect symbol display area 7b (also referred to as an “effect symbol display unit”) on which the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (also simply referred to as “effect symbol 8”) are displayed. The effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R are displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol, which will be described later. The effect symbol display area 7b is composed of, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, and the middle effect is displayed in the middle symbol display area. The symbol 8C is displayed, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the symbol display area on the right.

Further, each of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R is composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information) representing numbers from "1" to "9", for example. The left, middle, and right effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area 7b are displayed on the first special symbol display 41a (also referred to as "first special symbol display unit") described later (see FIG. 4). The result of the variable display of the first special symbol (first symbol) (that is, the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment (also simply referred to as “hit / miss judgment”)) and the second special symbol display 41b (“second special symbol display unit”). The result of the variation display (result of the special symbol winning / failing determination) of the second special symbol (second symbol) displayed in (also referred to as) is displayed so that the player can easily recognize it. It should be noted that any of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol may be simply referred to as "design" or "identification information".

For example, when the result of the special symbol hit / fail determination is a big hit, it is possible to stop and display the effect symbol with the same three-digit doublet (also referred to as “hit effect symbol”) such as “777”. In addition, in the case of a small hit, it is possible to stop and display the production symbol with a preset chance symbol such as "135" or a special symbol such as "3 ★ 3" (also referred to as a "small hit production symbol"). Is. In addition, in the case of deviation, at least one of the three symbols such as "637" and "373" may be stopped and displayed with a different pattern (also referred to as "off effect symbol"). It is possible. As a result, the player can easily grasp the progress of the game by looking at the stopped display of the effect symbol. That is, in general, the player does not directly grasp the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination by looking at the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but rather directs the result. The effect symbol displayed in the symbol display area 7b is observed and grasped. It is not necessary to separately provide the positions of the left, middle, and right symbol display areas, and the left, middle, and right effect symbol display areas may be used as the entire symbol display area (effect symbol display area 7b). .. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling display in the up / down, left / right, diagonal directions, and the like.

On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, in addition to displaying a game effect using the above-mentioned effect symbol (effect symbol game effect), a hit game effect executed in association with the hit game, and a waiting game for customers Demo production etc. are displayed. In addition, in the production pattern game production, the winning game production, and the demonstration production, in addition to the production symbols such as numbers, the production images other than the production symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed. Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, a first effect hold display area 9c (first effect hold display unit) for displaying the first effect hold 9a according to the number of storages of the first special figure hold, which will be described later, is displayed. There is a second effect hold display area 9d (second effect hold display unit) that displays the second effect hold 9b according to the number of storages of the second special figure hold, which will be described later. Depending on the display mode (number of displays) of the first effect hold or the second effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold and the second feature displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 4) described later. The number of memories of the second special figure hold displayed on the figure hold indicator 43b can be shown to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is provided near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7 so as to surround the effect symbol display area 7b. At the lower part of the center decorative body 10, a stage portion 11 having a game ball rolling surface on which the game ball can roll is provided. A hollow warp portion 12 is provided on the left portion of the center decoration body 10. The warp portion 12 is provided with a warp inlet and a warp outlet, receives a game ball flowing down the game area 3 from the warp inlet, discharges the game ball from the warp outlet, and guides the game ball to the stage portion 11. The game ball guided to the rolling surface of the stage portion 11 has a higher possibility than the game ball not guided to the stage portion 11, and can enter the first starting port 20 described later. Further, above the center decorative body 10, an illuminated member (board lamp 5) such as an LED is provided and can be turned on according to the game state, and a decorative member 13 in the shape of characters, figures, or the like is arranged. There is.

Further, a movable decorative member 14 that is above the center decorative body 10 and behind the decorative member 13 is provided so as to be able to move along with the game effect. In FIG. 3, only a part of the movable decorative member 14 is visible, but for example, the movable decorative member falls downward with the execution of the game effect having a relatively high possibility of hitting, and the movable decoration The member covers the front surface of the display screen 7a, and most of the member becomes visible. As a result, the player raises the expectation for hitting. Below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a fixed winning device 19 provided with a non-variable first starting port 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not change is provided. Based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, a random number for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the determination of whether or not the first special symbol is correct (first special symbol is correct or not). Judgment) is executed, and the first special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment.

Below the first starting port 20, a variable winning device 22 (also referred to as a “variable starting port”) including a variable second starting port 21 that changes the ease of entering the game ball is provided. .. Based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 21, a random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, the accuracy of the second special symbol is determined (the second special symbol is determined to be correct or not). ) Is executed, the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the hit / fail judgment. The variable winning device 22 includes a movable member 23, and opens and closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. By this opening / closing operation, the second starting port 21 can be changed from the first mode (closed state) to the second mode (open state) in which the possibility of entering the game ball is higher than that of the first mode. be. The movable member 23 is driven by the second starting port solenoid 24 (see FIG. 5). In the first embodiment, the second starting port 21 is capable of entering the game ball only when the movable member 23 is in the open state, and is unable to enter the game ball when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. There is. The second starting port 21 is perfect when the movable member 23 is in the closed state, as long as the game ball is more difficult to enter when the movable member 23 is in the closed state than when the game ball is in the open state. It does not have to be the one that makes it impossible to enter the ball.

To the right of the first start opening 20 in the game area 3, a first big winning device 31 (also referred to as a “first variable ball entry opening”) that operates when a big hit game described later is executed is provided. The first prize-winning device 31 includes a first prize opening 30 and an opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 opens the first prize opening 30, and the opening / closing member 32 closes the opening / closing member 32 to open the first prize. It closes the mouth 30. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 5). The first large winning opening 30 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 32 is in the open state. That is, the first variable entry port 31 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 32. It can be changed to.

Further, above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, and at the lower right of the center decoration body 10, there is a second large winning device 36 (“second variable winning ball” that operates when a small hit game described later is executed. Also called "mouth") is provided. The second prize winning device 36 includes a second prize opening 35 and an opening / closing member (blade member) 37. The opening / closing member 37 opens the second prize opening 35, and the opening / closing member 37 closes. The second prize opening 35 is closed. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 5). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is in the open state. That is, the second variable entry port 36 is in a state in which the game ball cannot enter (closed state) and a state in which the game ball can enter (open state) due to the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 37. It can be changed to.

The second prize-winning device 36 is formed with a specific area 39 through which a game ball that has entered the second prize-winning opening 35 can pass. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the jackpot game described later is started based on the detection that at least one of the gaming balls that have entered the second major winning opening 35 has passed through the specific area 39. ing. That is, the specific area 39 is a jackpot game start port. Further, in the second prize-winning device 36, a movable piece (to a specific area) (not shown) for creating a state in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39 (open state) and a state in which the game ball cannot pass (closed state). A member that changes the passability of the game ball) is provided. This movable piece closes the specific area 39 when the second prize-winning device 36 is not operating, that is, when the opening / closing member 37 closes the second prize-winning opening 35, and the second prize-winning device 36 operates. Based on the start, that is, the start of the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37 that opens / closes the second special winning opening 35, the operation is started to open the specific area 39. That is, the movable piece starts the operation with the opening operation of the opening / closing member 37. Further, the movable piece operates in a predetermined operation pattern, and returns to a state in which the specific area 39 is closed based on the elapse of a predetermined operation time.

As a result, the timing at which the game ball enters the opened second large winning opening 35 and the entered game ball reaches the position of the specific area 39, and the timing at which the movable piece opens the specific area 39. If they match, the game ball passes through the specific area 39 (passes V) and the big hit game is started. If the timings do not match, the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 and is out of the machine as it is. The jackpot game will not be started. Further, as a predetermined operation pattern, an operation pattern may be set in which the closed state and the open state are changed a plurality of times, or the times of the open state or the closed state are different a plurality of times. Then, the passability of the game ball to the specific region may be changed depending on the timing at which the opening / closing member is opened after the predetermined operation pattern is started. A gate 28 (game ball passage port) through which the game ball can pass is provided in the right side area of the center decoration body 10 in the game area 3. Based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28, a random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is acquired, and when a predetermined predetermined condition is satisfied, it is normally determined whether or not to open the second starting port 21. As the symbol winning / failing determination is executed, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the normal symbol winning / failing determination. When the hit normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the second starting port 21 is opened. Further, a plurality of general entrances 27 are provided in the lower part of the game area 3.

The game area 3 in which various entrances and the like are arranged is divided into a left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and a right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side. Can be divided into. A method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called a left-handed hit, and a method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called a right-handed hit. .. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game is started, a left-handed hit is aimed at entering the first starting port 20. On the other hand, when the game state changes due to a hit in the hit / fail judgment based on the entry into the first start opening 20, the gate 28, the second start opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second start opening 20 are hit right. The aim is to enter the large winning opening 35. Then, when a game ball enters the first start opening, the second start opening, the first big winning opening, the second big winning opening, and the general entry opening, each entry opening is predetermined. A number of game balls (also called "prize balls") are paid out.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a main display 40 is arranged at the lower right of the game board 2. On the main display 40, the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol display unit) for variable display and stop display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol display for variable display and stop display of the second special symbol are displayed. A device 41b (second special symbol display unit) and a normal symbol display 42 (ordinary symbol display unit) that displays a variable display and a stop display of a normal symbol are included. Further, the main display 40 includes a first special symbol hold indicator 43a for displaying the number of stored numbers of the hit / fail determination information (first special symbol hold) related to the first special symbol, and a hit / fail determination information (first) related to the second special symbol. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items of 2 special figure hold) and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. ing.

Further, the main display 40 has a hit indicator 48 indicating that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment is a hit, the first special symbol hit / fail judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. A round indicator 45 indicating the number of rounds of the winning game to be executed when the result is a hit, a game status indicator 46 indicating that the fluctuation time shortening function (time saving function) is activated, and the launch direction of the game ball. That is, a launch direction indicator 47 indicating whether to hit right or left is included. The various indicators included in the main indicator 40 are displayed and controlled by the main control unit described later.

Here, the round display 45 is composed of five LEDs for 4R, 6R, 15R, 5R, and 16R. Then, when the special figure 1 big hit symbol A or the special figure 2 big hit symbol A is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, the 4R lamp is lit and displayed, and "4R ▲ 6R △ 15R △ 5R △ 16R △" (for example, ▲: lit , Δ: Turns off the lights). Further, when the special figure 1 big hit symbol B is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, the 6R lamp is lit and displayed, and when the special figure 2 big hit symbol B is stopped and displayed as the big hit symbol, the 15R lamp is lit and displayed. These lamps are lit and displayed at the timing when the corresponding jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed. In addition, when a big hit is made based on passing through a specific area via a small hit, the number of rounds obtained by adding 1 to the number of rounds of the big hit game executed after passing through the specific area is shown. Turn on the lamp. Specifically, when the special figure 1 small hit symbol A or the special figure 2 small hit symbol A is stopped and displayed as the small hit symbol, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the second large winning opening opened by the small hit game. The 5R lamp, which is obtained by adding 1 round for a small hit to 4 rounds, is lit and displayed. Specifically, the display mode is as shown in "4R △ 6R △ 15R △ 5R △ 16R △". In addition, as a small hit symbol, the special figure 2 small hit symbol B is stopped and displayed, and when the game ball passes through a specific area in the second large winning opening opened by the small hit game, the small hit portion is equivalent to 15 rounds. The 16R lamp, which is the sum of one round, is lit and displayed.

The variation display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the first starting port 20. The variation display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball enters the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display unit 41. Further, the first special figure holding display 43a and the second special figure holding display 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure holding display unit 43.

In the special symbol display unit 41, the special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, then stopped and displayed, and the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 by the stopped displayed special symbol (stop symbol). The result of the lottery based on (special symbol winning / failing judgment, big hit lottery, small hit lottery, etc.) is notified. The special symbol that is stopped and displayed is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by the judgment of whether or not the special symbol is correct. When the stop symbol is a predetermined specific special symbol (specific identification information) (that is, when it is a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), it is opened according to the type (hit type) of the specific special symbol displayed as stopped. A special game (big hit game or small hit game) that opens the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is performed in the pattern.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41a is composed of eight LEDs indicated by "ip", and a plurality of display modes (a plurality of display modes can be obtained by combining the lighting and extinguishing of each LED. Up to 256 ways) can be displayed. Similarly, the second special symbol display 41b is also composed of eight LEDs indicated by "a to h", and can display a plurality of display modes (up to 256 ways) by combining lighting and extinguishing of each LED. It has become. Then, the first special symbol display 41a displays a special symbol (first special symbol) according to the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination, and the second special symbol display 41b displays the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination. The corresponding special symbol (second special symbol) is displayed. Before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed over a predetermined fluctuation time. In the variable display mode, for example, light repeatedly flows from left to right in a predetermined order. Each LED can be turned on as described above.

In the first embodiment, four types of "special figures 1 big hits A to D" are provided as the types of big hits when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit (FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B)). (Refer to), there are two types of small hits, "Special Figure 1 Small Hits A and B" (see FIGS. 6 (C) and 6 (D)), and these big hits or The small hit is identifiablely displayed according to the display mode of the first special symbol display 41a. For example, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a big hit, if the type is "special figure 1 big hit A" or "special figure 1 big hit C", the three LEDs of "ijn" are turned on. Turn off the rest, and if it is "Special Figure 1 Big Hit B" or "Special Figure 1 Big Hit D", turn on the four LEDs of "junkl" and turn off the rest, and for each of the other Special Figure 1 jackpots The display mode is defined. In addition, when the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is a small hit and the type is "special figure 1 small hit A" or "special figure 1 small hit B", four "mnop" Turn on the LED and turn off the rest. Further, when the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is wrong, the two LEDs of "lo" are turned on and the rest are turned off. In addition, "Special Figure 1 Big Hit A" and "Special Figure 1 Big Hit C" differ only in the operating state of the time saving function and the opening extension function after the big hit game, but the stop symbol and the opening pattern of the big winning opening are the same. It is said that. That is, the operating states of the time saving function and the opening extension function after the big hit game are different depending on whether the game state when the "special figure 1 big hit symbol A" is stopped and displayed is the normal state or the time saving state (Fig.). 6). Further, in this embodiment, "Special Figure 1 Small Hit A" or "Special Figure 1 Small Hit B" is a stop symbol, an opening pattern of the big winning opening, a mode of the big hit game after passing V, and after the big hit game is completed. The operating states of the time saving function and the opening extension function are all the same.

In addition, four types of "special figures 2 big hits A to D" are provided as the types of big hits when the result of the second special symbol winning / failing judgment is a big hit (see FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B)), and small. There are four types of small hits in the case of a hit, "Special Figure 2 Small Hits A to D" (see FIGS. 6 (C) and 6 (D)). Similar to the above-mentioned first special symbol display 41a, the display is identifiable according to the display mode (combination of turning on and off each LED) of the second special symbol display 41b. In addition, the display mode of the special symbol display unit 41 corresponding to each hit (big hit and small hit) is one display for a plurality of hit types (including a mode in which only the operating state of the time saving function and the opening extension function is different). It is possible to have one display mode for one hit, multiple display modes for one hit, and one or more display modes for deviations as well. It is possible. When there are a plurality of display modes, the display mode may be selected by, for example, a random number lottery, and the display control of the special symbol display unit 41 may be performed based on the selected display mode.

In the first embodiment, when the display mode of the special symbol (stop symbol) that is stopped and displayed is a big hit (first specific mode) or a small hit (second specific mode), the game depends on the type of the big hit or the small hit. The content of the profit given to the person is different. Details on this point will be described later.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, various information such as a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct is used based on the ball entering (“ball entry information”). (Also referred to as) is acquired, and the acquired various information is temporarily stored in the special figure holding storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. Specifically, if the ball enters the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit (not shown) as the first special figure hold, and if it enters the second start port 21, the ball enters the second start port 21. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit (not shown) as the second special figure reservation. An upper limit is set for the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit, and the upper limit values in the first embodiment are "4" for the first special figure reservation storage unit and the second special figure. The hold storage unit is "1". These 1st special figure holding storage unit and 2nd special figure holding storage unit are referred to as "1st ball entry information storage means (1st hold information storage means)" and "2nd ball entry information storage means (2nd hold information)", respectively. It is also called "memory means", and is also generally called "ball entry information storage means (holding information storage means)". The number of special figure holds (upper limit value) that can be stored in each special figure hold storage unit can be arbitrarily set in consideration of game playability, specifications, etc. at the stage of game machine design, and the first special figure hold The upper limit value may be the same for the storage unit and the second special figure reservation storage unit, or the upper limit value of the first special figure reservation storage unit may be larger than the upper limit value of the second special figure reservation storage unit. It is possible to increase the upper limit value of the hold storage unit to be larger than the upper limit value of the hold storage unit of the first special figure.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the special symbol based on the special figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the special symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not corresponding to the special symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the special symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 cannot be immediately executed at the time of the entry, that is, the variation of the special symbol. Even when the display is being executed or the special game is being executed, it is possible to reserve the right to determine whether or not the special symbol is correct for the incoming ball, up to a predetermined number.

The number of special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit is displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Specifically, the first special figure hold indicator 43a is composed of two LEDs of "uv", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the first special figure hold, the first special figure is held. It displays the number of holds. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "u □ v □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is set. When is "1", the display mode is such that the LED of "u" is turned off and the LED of "v" is turned on in red, such as "u □ v ●". The display mode is such that the "u" LED is turned on in red and the "v" LED is turned off, such as "v □", and when the number of holds is 3, both LEDs are turned red, such as "u ● v ●". The display mode can be set to light up, and when the number of holds is "4" (upper limit number), both LEDs can be turned on in green, such as "u ▲ v ▲".

Further, the second special figure hold indicator 43b is composed of two LEDs of "wx", and by controlling the display of the LEDs according to the number of the second special figure hold, the second special figure hold is held. It displays a number. For example, when the number of holds is "0", both LEDs are turned off, such as "w □ x □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red), and when the number of holds is "1", the display mode is set to turn off both LEDs. The display mode is such that the LED of "w" is turned off and the LED of "x" is turned on in red, such as "w □ x ●". Since the upper limit of the number of storages in the second special figure reservation storage unit is "1", the number of second special figure reservations is only "0" or "1". The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. In the normal symbol display 42, after displaying the normal symbol fluctuatingly for a predetermined time, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, and the result of the normal symbol hit / fail determination based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is determined by the stopped display normal symbol (stop symbol). Notify. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is one normal symbol selected from a plurality of types of normal symbols by the judgment of whether or not the normal symbol is correct. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (hit normal symbol), an auxiliary game is performed in which the second starting port 21 is opened in an opening pattern according to the current game state. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the normal symbol display 42 is composed of two LEDs of "st", and displays a normal symbol according to the result of the normal symbol hit / fail judgment depending on the lighting mode. Is. For example, when the determination result is a hit, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed when both LEDs are lit, such as "s ■ t ■" (for example, ■: lit, □: turned off). If the determination result is out of order, an out-of-order normal symbol in a mode in which only the LED of "t" is lit, such as "s □ t ■", is displayed. It should be noted that the off-normal symbol is not a specific ordinary symbol. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is executed for a predetermined fluctuation time. The mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, a mode in which both LEDs are alternately turned on and off. be.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball passes through the gate 28, various information (also referred to as “ball entry information”) such as a random number for determining whether or not a normal symbol is correct is acquired based on the passage, and various acquired information is obtained. The information is temporarily stored as a normal figure hold in a normal figure hold storage unit (not shown) formed in the RAM of the main control unit. An upper limit is set for the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit, and the upper limit value in the first embodiment is four. The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the random number for determining whether the normal symbol is correct or not corresponding to the normal symbol hold, and to execute the variable display of the ordinary symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variation display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be executed immediately at the time of the passage, that is, when the variation display of the normal symbol is being executed or the auxiliary game is being executed. Even so, it is possible to reserve the right to judge whether or not a normal symbol is correct for the passage of a predetermined number up to a predetermined number.

The number of the normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of two LEDs of "qr", and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs according to the number of normal figure hold. be. For example, when the number of holds is 0, the display mode is such that both LEDs are turned off, such as "q □ r □" (for example, □: turn off, ●: turn on red, ▲: turn on green), and the number of holds is 1. In the case of, the display mode can be such that the LED of "q" is turned off and the LED of "r" is turned on in red, such as "q □ r ●". Further, the number of hold numbers 2 to 4 is also defined in the same manner as in the first special figure hold indicator 43a.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment is a main control board 80 (also referred to as a "main control unit", which controls game progress and game profits, such as a special symbol winning / failing determination, a normal symbol winning / failing determination, and a transition of a game state. (Also referred to as "game control unit"), sub-control board 90 (also referred to as "sub-control unit" or "effect control unit") that controls the effect to be executed as the game progresses, and control related to the payout of the game ball. The payout control board 110 (also referred to as “payout control unit”) to be performed, the effect symbol 8 displayed on the image display device 7, the symbol displayed on the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect No. 1 2 It is provided with an image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like that controls the display of the special figure holding display 103b or the like.

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

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

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

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 20. The second start port sensor 21a is provided in the second start port 21 and detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has entered the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has entered the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the second large winning opening 35, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The general ball entry sensor 27a is provided in each general ball entry port 27 and detects a game ball that has entered the general ball entry port 27.

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

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a normal diagram. The hold indicator 44, the round indicator 45, the game status indicator 46, the launch direction indicator 47, and the hit indicator 48 are connected. That is, the display control of these main indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is stored in a payout device 120 for paying out prize balls and rental balls, and a card unit 135 (a prepaid card (game value storage medium) installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and inserted). (A device that enables ball lending based on the information provided) is connected, and the launch device 112 is connected via a launch control board 111 (also referred to as a “launch control unit”). The launcher 112 includes a launch handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 is equipped with a payout control one-chip microcomputer 116 (also referred to as a “payout control microcomputer”) that controls payout of game balls of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The payout control microcomputer 116 includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the payout of game balls, a RAM that is used as a work memory, and a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM. The payout control microcomputer 116 uses the payout motor 121 of the payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 via the input / output circuit 117. Drive to pay out prize balls and pay out rental balls. The game balls to be paid out are detected by the payout sensors 122 and 123 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 of the launching device 112 (see FIG. 1), the touch switch 114 detects the player's contact with the firing handle 60, and the firing volume 115 is the firing handle 60. Detects the amount of rotation. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

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

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 displays an image on the CPU of the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 (“image control microcomputer”) of the image control board 100 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The display control of the device 7, the effect display 102, the effect 1 special figure hold display 103a, and the effect 2 hold display 103b is performed. The RAM of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect symbols, hold symbols, etc.). And image data such as background images are stored. The CPU of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

The effect display 102 is composed of two LEDs, performs variable display and stop display in accordance with the variable display and stop display of the effect symbol 8, and the effect symbol is turned on / off or a combination of colors is used to turn on / off the two LEDs. Stop display is performed in a display mode showing the display result of 8 (result of the special symbol winning / failing determination). Further, the effect 1 special figure hold indicator 103a and the effect 2 hold indicator 103b are also composed of two LEDs in the same manner. Then, by turning on / off the two LEDs or combining colors, the effect 1st special figure hold indicator 103a is displayed on the 1st effect hold display area 9c by the number of holds and the 1st special figure hold indicator 43a. The display is controlled in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds to be displayed. Further, the effect second special figure hold indicator 103b is displayed in a display mode showing the same number of holds as the number of holds displayed in the second effect hold display area 9d and the number of holds displayed by the second special figure hold indicator 43b. Be controlled. This can display the character symbol on substantially the entire display screen 7a (effect symbol display unit), or operate the movable decorative member 14 to cover the effect symbol display area 7b (effect symbol display unit) of the display screen 7a. By doing so, it is possible that a part or all of the effect symbol, the first effect hold display unit, or the second effect hold display unit cannot be visually recognized. Therefore, such a display is provided. A VDP (Video Display Processor) may be provided in place of or in addition to the image control one-chip microcomputer 101 of the image control board 100.

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

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines the light emission pattern data (data for determining lighting / extinguishing, light emitting color, etc.) of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 based on the command received from the main control board 80. The lamp data) is determined from the data stored in the ROM, and the lighting of the lamps (LEDs) such as the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 is controlled via the lamp control board 107.

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

Further, on the sub-control board 90, the first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63c for detecting that the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b (see FIG. 1) is operated (pushed, rotated, pulled, etc.) are performed. The effect button detection switch 63d is connected. Therefore, when the player performs a predetermined input operation on the first effect button 63a or the second effect button 63b, a signal is output from the corresponding effect button detection switch to the sub control board 90. The first effect button detection switch 63c and the second effect button detection switch 63d are also collectively referred to as simply "effect button detection switch".

Next, the control related to the hit / fail determination in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, there are "big hit", "small hit", and "missing" as a result of the special symbol winning / failing determination. At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" (first specific identification information) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "small hit", the "small hit symbol" (second specific identification information) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. Further, in the case of "off", the "off symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 41. If it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit, a "special game" is executed in which the first big winning opening 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is opened with an opening pattern according to the type of the special symbol displayed as stopped. .. A special game executed as a big hit is called a "big hit game", and a special game executed as a small hit is called a "small hit game".

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

Of the "special figures 1 big hits A to D", "special figures 1 big hits A and B" are big hits that can occur when the gaming state at the time of the big hit is the "normal state (non-time saving state)" (Fig. 6 (Fig. 6). (A)), "Special Figure 1 jackpot C, D" is a jackpot that can occur when the gaming state at the time of the jackpot is the "time saving state" (see FIG. 6B). Here, the big hit game performed by the occurrence of the big hit is composed of a plurality of rounds (R) in which the first big winning opening 30 is opened. The time saving state means a state in which the fluctuation time shortening function (time saving function) for the special symbol and the normal symbol is activated as described later. Further, in the first embodiment, when the time saving function is activated, the opening extension function for extending / increasing the opening time and the number of times of opening when the second starting port 21 is opened is also activated. The gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described in detail later.

The number of rounds of "Special Figure 1 Big Hits A and C" is "4", and the number of times and the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 in each round of 1 to 4 rounds are "1 time" and "25 seconds". It is a big hit, and a game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30 in each round. In addition, "Special Figure 1 Big Hit A" is also a big hit that sets the game state after the big hit game to a time saving state, that is, a big hit that activates the fluctuation time shortening function (time saving function), and "Special Figure 1 Big Hit C" is It is also a big hit that sets the game state after the big hit game to a normal state (non-time saving state), that is, a big hit that does not activate the fluctuation time shortening function (time saving function). In the following, the jackpot that sets the gaming state after the jackpot game to the time saving state (the jackpot that triggers the start of operation of the fluctuation time shortening function) is also referred to as the "time saving jackpot", and the gaming state after the jackpot game ends is usually A jackpot that is in a state (non-time saving state) (a jackpot that does not trigger the start of operation of the fluctuation time shortening function) is also called a "non-time saving jackpot".

"Special figure 1 jackpot B, D" is a jackpot with "6" rounds and "1" and "25 seconds" opening times and opening times of the first jackpot 30 in each round of 1 to 6 rounds. Is. Of the "special figure 1 big hit B, D", "special figure 1 big hit B" is also a "non-time saving big hit" (6R non-time saving big hit), and "special figure 1 big hit D" is also a "time saving big hit" (6R time saving) Big hit).

"Special figure 1 small hit A, B" is a small hit of "1 time" and "1.6 seconds" in the number of times and opening time of the second big winning opening 35, and "Special figure 1 small hit A". Can occur when the gaming state when a small hit occurs is a "normal state (non-time saving state)", and "Special Figure 1 Small hit B" can occur when the gaming state when a small hit occurs is a "time saving state". .. In the small hit (small hit game), the number of times the big winning opening is opened is not simply the number of rounds but the number of times it is opened. Then, in "Special Figure 1 Small Hits A and B", at least one of the game balls that has entered the second large winning opening 35 passes through the specific area 39 (hereinafter, also referred to as "V passage"). After passing V, the same big hit as the above-mentioned "Special Figure 1 Big Hit C", that is, the number of rounds is "4", and the number of times and the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 in each round of 1 to 4 rounds Is a small hit that generates "1 time" and "25 seconds", and "4R non-time saving big hit" that sets the game state after the big hit game to a non-time saving state.

Of the "special figures 2 big hits A to D", "special figures 2 big hits A and B" are big hits that can occur when the gaming state at the time of the big hit is the "normal state (non-time saving state)". "2 jackpots C and D" are jackpots that can occur when the gaming state at the time of jackpot occurrence is the "time saving state". The number of rounds of "Special Figure 2 Big Hits A and C" is "4", and the number of times and the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 in each round of 1 to 4 rounds are "1 time" and "25 seconds". It is a big hit, and a game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30 in each round. Of the "special figure 2 big hits A and C", "special figure 2 big hit A" is also a "time saving big hit" (4R time saving big hit), and "special figure 2 big hit C" is also a "non-time saving big hit" (4R non-time saving) Big hit). In addition, the number of rounds of "Special Figure 2 Big Hits B and D" is "15", and the number of times and the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 in each round of 1 to 15 rounds are "1 time" and "25 seconds". It is a big hit, and a game ball can easily enter the first big winning opening 30 in each round. Both "Special Figure 2 Big Hits B and D" are also "Time Saving Big Hits" (15R Time Saving Big Hits).

"Special figure 2 small hits A to D" are small hits of "1 time" and "1.6 seconds" in the number of times and opening time of the second big winning opening 35, and "Special figure 2 small hit A, "B" is when the gaming state when a small hit occurs is "normal state (non-time saving state)", and "Special Figure 2 small hits C and D" is when the gaming state when a small hit occurs is "time saving state". Each can occur. Of the "special figures 2 small hits A to D", the "special figure 1 small hit A" is the above-mentioned "special figure 1 small hit A" when at least one of the game balls entering the second large winning opening 35 passes through V. It is a small hit that generates the same big hit as "1 big hit A" and "special figure 2 big hit A", that is, "4R time saving big hit". Further, in the "special figure 2 small hit C", at least one of the game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 35 passes through V, so that the above-mentioned "special figure 1 big hit C" and "special figure 2 big hit" are obtained. It is a big hit similar to "C", that is, a small hit that generates "4R non-time saving big hit". Further, the "special figure 2 small hits B and D" are the same as the above-mentioned "special figure 2 big hits B and D" because at least one of the game balls that have entered the second big winning opening 35 passes through V. This is a big hit, that is, a small hit that generates a "15R time saving big hit".

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

On the other hand, in the time saving state, when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 1 is a big hit, the special figure 1 big hit C (4R non-time saving big hit) is 50%, and the special figure 1 big hit D (6R time saving big hit) is 50%. When the result of the hit / fail judgment in Special Figure 1 is a small hit, the special figure 1 small hit B (small hit capable of generating a 4R non-time saving big hit) is 100%. Further, in the time saving state, when the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 2 is a big hit, the special figure 2 big hit C (4R non-time saving big hit) is 50.5%, and the special figure 2 big hit D (15R time saving big hit) is 49.5. When the result of the hit / fail judgment in Special Figure 2 is a small hit, the special figure 2 small hit C (small hit that can generate a 4R non-time saving big hit) is 50.2%, and the special figure 2 small hit D (Small hit that can generate 15R time saving big hit) is 49.8%.

Here, the game specifications of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment will be briefly described. In the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, since the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 in the normal state (non-time saving state) is lower than that in the time saving state, the game ball enters the second starting port 21 in the normal state (non-time saving state). ), The ball is aimed at entering the first starting port 20 by hitting left (launching the game ball in the left area of the game area). That is, the game is advanced while proactively determining whether or not the special figure 1 is correct or not. Then, if the result of the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 1 becomes a big hit and the big hit becomes "special figure 1 big hit A (4R time saving big hit)", the gaming state after the end of the big hit game related to the big hit becomes the time saving state. .. In the time saving state, the frequency of the game ball entering the second starting port 21 is higher than in the normal state (and the frequency of entering the second starting port is higher than the frequency of entering the first starting port). Therefore, when the game is advanced in a short time state, the ball is aimed at entering the second starting port 21 by right-handed (launching the game ball to the right area of the game area). That is, the game is advanced while proactively determining whether or not the special figure 2 is correct or not. Then, in the hit of the special figure 2, there are "15R time saving big hit" and "small hit that can generate the 15R time saving big hit" that cannot occur in the hit of the special figure 1, and the small hit of the special figure 1 ( The big hit (hereinafter also referred to as "V big hit") generated by passing V in the small hit game related to the special figure 1 small hit A, B) exists only as "4R non-time saving big hit", and after passing through the V big hit of special figure 1. There is no time saving condition. From this, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, it may be advantageous for the player to win in the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 2 in which the game ball enters the second starting port 21. It can be said that it is high (there is a high possibility that a time saving state will occur). Therefore, during the operation of the opening extension function (time saving state) in which the frequency of entering the second starting port 21 increases, the game can be advanced more advantageously than in the normal state (non-time saving state) in which the opening extension function does not operate. Therefore, the player expects to play in a time-saving state (right-handed).

Further, as will be described in detail later, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct or not is provided, which takes a value in the range of "0 to 65535" (see FIG. 7A). The jackpot judgment values in the hit / fail judgment of FIG. 1 and the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 2 are "655232 to 65535", the hit / fail judgment values of the special figure 1 in the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 1 are "1 to 3277", and the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 2 The special figure 2 small hit determination value in FIG. 2 is set to "1-16800" (see FIG. 8 (A)). That is, the jackpot probability is "1 / 215.57", the special figure 1 small hit probability is "1 / 19.99", and the special figure 2 small hit probability is "1 / 4.07". For this reason, in the time-saving state in which the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 2 is independently performed, the special figure 2 small hit is generated with a high probability. Therefore, the V big hit triggered by the special figure 2 small hit is repeatedly generated. Is the main purpose of the game. Then, when a V jackpot is generated by subtracting the special figure 2 small hit C (small hit capable of generating a 4R non-time-saving jackpot) in the time-saving state, the gaming state after the jackpot game related to the V jackpot is set to the non-time-saving state. Become. Here, in the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holds of the second special figure hold storage unit is set to "1", and as will be described later, the digestion of the second special figure hold (variation display of the second special symbol). Is executed in preference to the digestion of the 1st special figure hold (variation display of the 1st special symbol), so that the jackpot game ends in the state where the 2nd special figure hold exists, and the game is not followed. When the game in the time saving state (variation display of the special symbol) is started, it will be started from the digestion of the second special symbol hold (variation display of the second special symbol). Then, as described above, in the first embodiment, the special figure 2 small hit probability in the non-time saving state is "1 / 4.07", and the small hit of special figure 2 is "special figure 2 small hit A". There are two types of "Special Figure 2 Small Hit B", both of which are small hits that can generate short-time big hits. Therefore, after shifting (falling) from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state, the digestion of the second special figure hold is performed prior to the digestion of the first special figure hold, and as a result, it becomes a small hit of the special figure 2. If a V jackpot occurs, the transition to the time saving state will be confirmed again. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the digestion of the second special figure hold immediately after the transition (fall) from the time saving state to the non-time saving state (the big hit game related to the special figure 2 small hit C was executed). However, the player can expect to return to the time-saving state (time-saving pullback) again, which makes it possible to enhance the game interest immediately after the transition (fall) from the time-saving state to the non-time-saving state. It has become.

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the judgment of whether it is a big hit, a small hit, or a miss is performed based on a "special symbol hit / miss judgment random number (also referred to as" hit / miss judgment information ")", and a big hit when a big hit occurs. The type is determined based on the "random number for determining the jackpot type (also referred to as" random number for determining the jackpot symbol "and" information for determining the jackpot symbol ")", and the determination of the small hit type when a small hit occurs is ". It is performed based on a random number for determining a small hit type (also referred to as a "random number for determining a small hit symbol" or "information for determining a small hit symbol"). As shown in FIG. 7 (A), the random number for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not takes a value in the range of "0 to 65535", and the random number for determining the big hit type takes a value in the range of "0 to 199", and the small hit type The determination random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 210". The random numbers (ball entry information) acquired based on the entry into the first start port 20 or the second start port 21 include a random number for determining whether or not a special symbol is correct, a random number for determining a big hit type, and a random number for determining a small hit type. In addition to random numbers, there are "reach random numbers (also referred to as" reach information ")" and "variable pattern random numbers (also referred to as" variable pattern information ")".

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate a reach in a game effect (effect symbol game effect) that indicates the result by using the effect symbol when the result of the special symbol hit / miss determination is wrong. Reach means, for example, a state in which two left and right effect symbols 8R and 8L are stopped (temporarily stopped) at the same symbol, and the remaining one medium effect symbol 8C is changing (“7 ↓ 7”). Status). Then, if the changing medium effect symbol 8C stops at the same symbol as the stopped effect symbols 8R and 8L, the three effect symbols stop at the same symbol, which is a hit. The stop (temporary stop) of the effect symbol in this case also includes a display (sway fluctuation) that seems to be slightly shaken in the effect symbol display area 7b. This reach random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 126".

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of "0 to 198". Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage of the gate 28 include the normal symbol hit / miss determination random numbers shown in FIG. 7 (B). The random number for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct is a random number for determining whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the second starting port 21 (ordinary symbol lottery). Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of "0 to 240".

Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of gaming states by a combination in which each of the functions of the probability fluctuation function, the fluctuation time shortening function, and the opening extension function for the special symbol and the normal symbol is in the operating state or the non-operating state. .. Since the pachinko machine of the first embodiment is a mixed type of one type and two types, it does not have a probability variation function for a special symbol.

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

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

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function for the special symbol. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol operate in the time saving state of the special symbol, and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time-saving state, the hit probability in the normal symbol winning / failing determination is higher than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the normal symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state. (See FIG. 8 (E)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the result of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol will be a hit (the stop symbol will be a normal hit symbol) will be higher than when it is not activated. ..

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

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol and the opening extension function of the variable winning device 22 are operating, the second starting port is compared with the case where these functions are not operating. 21 is frequently opened, and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 21 increases (also referred to as “high frequency state”). As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have.

The high base state (high frequency state) does not have to activate all the above functions. That is, by operating at least one of the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function for the normal symbol, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the variable winning device 22, the function is not activated. However, it suffices if the second starting port is easily opened (the frequency of ball entry is high). Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state of the special symbol. A function that generates such a high base state can also be called a "high base generation function".

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

Furthermore, when the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and becomes a V big hit during the small hit game with "Special Figure 2 Small Hits A, B, D", the game state after the big hit game is based on a short time and high. It becomes a state (see FIG. 6), becomes "special figure 1 small hit A, B" or "special figure 2 small hit C", and the game ball passes through the specific area 39 during the small hit game and becomes a V big hit. In this case, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a non-time saving low base state (see FIG. 6). If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 during the small hit game (when the V big hit does not occur), the game state after the small hit game ends is, in principle, the same as before the small hit game starts. .. However, the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the variation display of the special symbol of the last inning (100th in the present embodiment) in which the time reduction and high base state ends in the time reduction and high base state, and the small hit game related to this is displayed. If the game ball does not pass through the specific area 39 (when the V big hit does not occur), the game state after the end of the small hit game becomes a non-time saving low base state.

In the high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area (right area) 3B by hitting the right side. The second starting port is arranged at a position where a game ball launched in the right game area can enter and a game ball launched in the left game area cannot enter. The gate 28 is also arranged at a position where a game ball launched in the right game area can enter. Then, in the high base state, the second starting port 21 is more likely to be opened than in the low base state, and rather than launching a game ball into the left game area and aiming at the first starting port 20, the right game area is reached. The possibility of entering the starting port is higher when the game ball is fired and aimed at the second starting port 21. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is a trigger for determining whether or not the symbol is correct, a right-handed hit is made to allow the game ball to enter the second starting port 21. As a result, in a high base state, it is more advantageous for the player to hit the right side than to hit the left side because a large number of starting balls (opportunities for determining whether or not the special symbol is correct) can be obtained. In this state (high base state), the launch direction indicator 47 (also referred to as “first launch notification means”) whose display is controlled by the main control unit 80 is lit and controlled in a predetermined manner, and launches into the right game area. It is supposed to inform you of what to do. Further, in the present embodiment, since the game is performed by right-handed even in the big hit game and the small hit game, the launch direction indicator 47 is supposed to notify that the game should be launched to the right game area.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to let the game ball enter the left game area (left area) 3A by hitting the left side. The first starting port is arranged at a position where a game ball launched in the left game area can enter. Further, the game ball launched in the right game area may be arranged so as not to be able to enter the first starting port, or may be arranged so as to be able to enter the ball. When arranging the ball so that it can be entered, launching the game ball in the left game area increases the possibility of the game ball entering the first starting port rather than launching the game ball in the right game area. Shall be. Further, in the low base state, the second starting port 21 is less likely to be opened than in the high base state, so that the left game is played rather than firing in the right game area and aiming to enter the second starting port 21. The possibility of entering the starting port is higher when the ball is launched into the area and aimed at entering the first starting port 20. As a result, in a low base state, a left-handed hit to allow a game ball to enter the first starting port 20 provides a larger number of starting balls (an opportunity to determine whether or not a special symbol is correct) than a right-handed hit. It is advantageous for the player. In this state (low base state), the launch direction indicator 47, which is displayed and controlled by the main control unit 80, is lit (display controlled) in a predetermined mode different from that in the high base state, and is launched into the left game area. It shall inform you of what to do.

Specifically, the launch direction indicator 47 is composed of two LEDs of "yz", and indicates the launch direction by turning on the LEDs according to the game state. For example, in the low base state, it is possible to notify that the left game area should be fired as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned off, such as "y □ z □" (for example, □: off, ■: on). can. In addition, during the high base state and the execution of the hit game, it should be fired to the right game area as a display mode in which both LEDs are turned on, such as "y ■ z ■" (for example, □: off, ■: on). It is possible to notify that.

[Main control main processing]
Next, the operation (control processing by the main control unit) of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 38. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM of the main control board 80. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 10 from the ROM of the main control board 80. ..

As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, the initial setting is first performed (S101). In the initial settings, for example, stack settings, constant settings, interrupt time settings, CPU settings of the main control board 80, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) settings, and various flags, status, and counter resets. And so on. The initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", the initial value of the status is "1", and the initial value of the counter is "0". The initial setting (S101) is executed only once after the power is turned on, and is not executed after that. In addition, in this Example 1 and a drawing, a normal symbol is a "general figure", a special symbol is a "special figure", the first special symbol is "special figure 1", "the first special figure", and the second special symbol is "special". It may be referred to as "Fig. 2" or "second special drawing".

Following the initial setting (S101), interrupts are disabled (S102), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S103) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103), the values of the various random number counters shown in FIG. 7 are updated by one. When the value of each random number counter reaches the upper limit, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the main control board 80.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is completed, the interrupt is enabled (S104). While interrupts are enabled, interrupt processing (S105) can be executed. This interrupt processing (S105) is executed based on an interrupt pulse that is repeatedly input to the CPU of the main control board 80, for example, at a cycle of 4 ms. Then, between the end of the interrupt process (S105) and the start of the next interrupt process (S105), the update process of various counter values by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) is repeated. Will be executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU in the interrupt disabled state, the interrupt processing (S105) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S104).

[Interrupt processing]
Next, interrupt processing (S105) will be described. As shown in FIG. 11, in the interrupt processing (S105), the output processing (S201) is first executed. In the output process (S201), commands (control signals) set in the output buffer provided in the RAM of the main control board 80 in each process described below are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like. do. Examples of the command and the like output here include information on the game state, the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, the symbol as the hit type (big hit symbol, small hit symbol), the fluctuation pattern, and the like. The command consists of, for example, 2 bytes of information. The upper 1 byte is information about the type of command, and the lower 1 byte is information about the content of the command.

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

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S103) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 7 is performed after the execution period of the timer interrupt processing (S105) and the other periods (after the end of the interrupt processing (S105)). It is performed both in the period until the next interrupt processing (S105) is started).

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S203), the start port sensor detection process (S204), the normal symbol operation process (S205), the special symbol operation process (S206), and the number of reserved balls (S207), which will be described later, The power failure monitoring process (S208) and the information output process (S209) are executed. After that, other processing (S209) is executed to end interrupt processing (S105). Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU of the main control board 80, the main control main processes S102 to S104 are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 10), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec). ), Interrupt processing (S105) is executed again. In the output process (S201) of the interrupt process (S105) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM in the previous interrupt process (S105) is output. Here, although details will be described later, in the information output processing, various signals (game information) generated by the game control microcomputer 81 of the main control board 80 are output to the outside of the game machine via the information output circuit 82. It is a process for. Then, by connecting an external device (wiring of a hall computer or the like) to a terminal provided on the external output device 83 (also referred to as a “terminal board”), the external device outputs from the game control microcomputer 81. It becomes possible to receive various game information to be played (FIGS. 5 and 41).

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

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

In S305, it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S305). If the game ball does not enter the second starting port 21 (NO in S305), the process proceeds to S309, but if the game ball enters the second starting port 21 (YES in S305), the special figure 2 The number of reserved balls (the number of 2nd special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 2nd special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 1 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S306). Then, when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls has reached one (YES in S306), the process proceeds to S309, but when the number of special figure 2 reserved balls is less than one, that is, when there is no special figure 2 reserved ball, the process proceeds to S309. (NO in S306), add 1 to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 (S307).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S308), the value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not, which is stored in the update value storage area (not shown) of the RAM, and the random number for determining the jackpot type. Counter value (label-TRND-AS), small hit type determination random number counter value (label-TRND-KS), reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-) TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the value of the random number shown in FIG. 7 (A) is acquired), and the acquired random number value (entry ball information) is stored in the current special figure 2 reserved ball in the second special figure reserved storage unit. Store in the address space according to the number.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S204), it is determined whether or not the game ball has entered the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S309). ). If the game ball does not enter the first starting port 20 (NO in S309), the process ends, but if the game ball enters the first starting port 20 (YES in S309), the special figure The number of 1 reserved balls (the number of 1st special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of 1st special figure hold provided in the RAM of the main control unit 80) has reached 4 (upper limit number). Whether or not it is determined (S310). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches four (YES in S310), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than four (NO in S310), Special figure 1 Add "1" to the number of reserved balls (S311).

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

[Public map operation processing]
The game control microcomputer 81 performs the normal drawing operation process (S205) shown in FIG. 13 after the start port sensor detection process (S204). In the normal figure operation process (S205), the process related to the normal symbol display 42 and the variable winning device 22 is divided into four stages, and "normal figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each stage. .. Then, when the "normal figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S401), the normal symbol standby process (S402) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "2" (S401). NO, YES for S403), normal symbol fluctuation processing (S404) is performed, and if the "normal symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S401 and S403, YES for S405), the normal symbol is confirmed. The process (S406) is performed, and when the "normal figure operation status" is "4" (all of S401, S403, and S405 are NO), the normal electric accessory process (S407) is performed. The operation status of the normal diagram is "1" by default.

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

[Normal symbol hit / miss judgment process]
As shown in FIG. 15, in the normal symbol hit / miss determination process (S502), first, the value (label-TRND-H) of the normal symbol hit / miss determination random number counter stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit is read out (S601). Next, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (that is, whether or not the gaming state is the time saving state) (S602). When it is determined in S602 that the time saving flag is ON, that is, it is in the time saving state (YES in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (D), the table for the time saving state (the hit judgment value is "". Based on the high-probability normal-figure hit / fail judgment based on "0" to "239"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S604), and the process proceeds to S605. That is, it is determined whether or not the value (label-TRND-H) of the read random number counter for determining whether or not the normal symbol is correct matches any of the hit determination values. On the other hand, in S602, when it is determined that the time saving flag is not ON, that is, it is in the non-time saving state (NO in S602), among the normal symbol hit judgment tables shown in FIG. 8 (D), the table for the non-time saving state (hit). Based on the low-probability normal figure hit / fail judgment based on the judgment values "0" and "1"), it is judged whether or not it is a hit (S603), and the process proceeds to S605.
Then, in S605, it is determined whether or not the result of the normal figure hit / fail judgment (S603, S604) is a hit (normal figure hit) (S605), and if it is judged to be a miss (NO in S605), the stop display is normal. Determine the symbol (the symbol that is out of the ordinary) (S606), and finish the process. On the other hand, when it is determined in S605 that it is a hit (a hit in a normal figure) (YES in S605), a normal symbol (a symbol per normal figure) to be stopped and displayed is determined (S607), and the normal figure hit flag is turned ON (S608). , Finish the process.

[Normal symbol random number shift processing]
Following the normal symbol variation pattern selection process (S503), the normal symbol random number shift process (S504) is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, in the normal symbol random number shift process (S504), first, the number of normal symbol reserved balls is decremented by 1 (S701). Next, the storage location of each Fuzu hold in the Fuzu hold storage unit is shifted by one to the side read from the current position (S702). Then, the address space, which is the storage location of the highest hold storage in the normal figure hold storage unit, is emptied (“0”), that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth hold of the normal figure is cleared to 0 (S703). ), Finish the process. In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order of hold.

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

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

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

[Ordinary electric accessory processing]
As shown in FIG. 19, in the ordinary electric accessory processing (S407), first, it is determined whether or not the end flag per normal figure is ON (S1001). The normal figure hit end flag is a flag indicating that the opening of the second start port 21 has been completed in the auxiliary game executed as a hit.

If the end flag per normal figure is not ON (NO in S1001), it is determined whether or not the second starting port 21 is open (S1002). If it is not open (NO in S1002), it is determined whether or not the time (timing) for opening the second starting port 21 has been reached (S1003), and if not (NO in S1003), the process is completed and the process is reached. For example, the second starting port 21 is opened (S1004), and the process is completed. On the other hand, if the second starting port 21 is being opened (YES in S1002), it is determined in advance whether or not the time (timing) for closing the second starting port 21 has been reached (that is, after the second starting port 21 is opened). Judging (whether or not the opened opening time has passed) (S1005), if not reached (NO in S1005), the process is completed, and if it is reached (YES in S1005), the second starting port 21 is closed (closed). (S1006).

Then, following the closing process of the second starting port 21 (S1006), the value of the second starting port opening counter is decremented by 1 (S1007), and whether or not the value of the second starting port opening counter is "0" is determined. Judge (S1008). If it is not "0" (NO in S1008), the process is finished as it is in order to open the second starting port 21 again. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S1008), the end processing per normal figure to end the auxiliary game is performed (S1009), and the end flag per normal figure is set (S1010) to end the process. The second start port opening counter becomes "0" when the second start port 21 is opened three times (opening operation of the movable member 23) in the non-time reduction state, and is set to "0" in the non-time reduction state. When the second starting port 21 is opened once, it becomes "0".

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

[Special figure operation processing]
As shown in FIG. 11, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special figure operation process (S206) after the normal figure operation process (S205). In the special figure operation process (S206), as shown in FIG. 20, the processes related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (first large prize device 31 and second large prize device 36) are divided into five stages, and these are divided into five stages. "Special figure operation status 1, 2, 3, 4, 5" is assigned to each stage of. Then, when the "special figure operation status" is "1" (YES in S1101), the special symbol standby process (S1102) is performed, and when the "special figure operation status" is "2" (S1101). NO, YES for S1103), processing during special symbol change (S1104) is performed, and if the "special symbol operation status" is "3" (NO for both S1101 and S1103, YES for S1105), the special symbol is confirmed. If processing (S1106) is performed and the "special figure operation status" is "4" (NO for S1101, S1103, S1105, YES for S1107), special electric accessory processing 1 (S1108) as a jackpot game. If the "special figure operation status" is "5" (all of S1101, S1103, S1105, and S1107 are NO), the special electric accessory process 2 (S1109) as a small hit game is performed. The special figure operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby processing]
As shown in FIG. 21, in the special symbol standby process (S1102), first, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is “0” (S1201). .. Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1201), that is, when the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the second starting port 21 is not stored, the first start is performed. It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is “0” (S1206). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1206), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry of balls into the first starting port 20, the image is displayed. It is determined whether or not the process of using the display screen 7a of the display device 7 as the standby screen (the demo screen for waiting for customers is being executed) is being performed (S1211), and if so (YES in S1211), the process is completed. If not (NO in S1211), the standby screen setting process is executed to display the standby screen (S1212).

In S1201, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is not "0" (NO in S1201), that is, when one or more random number counter values are stored based on the entry of balls into the second starting port 21. , The special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202), the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1203), the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1205) are performed in this order. Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201 and NO in S1206), that is, the random number counter value related to the second starting port 21. Although there is no memory, if there is one or more memory of the random number counter value acquired based on the entry into the first starting port 20, the special figure 1 hit / miss judgment process (S1207) and the special figure 1 variation described later will be described. The pattern selection process (S1208), the special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order. As described above, in the first embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1201). That is, the digestion of the second special symbol reservation (variation display of the second special symbol) is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special symbol reservation (variation display of the first special symbol). Then, in the first embodiment, the hit / fail judgment based on the second special figure hold is more likely to be a big hit that is more profitable for the player than the hit / fail judgment based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 8 (B). )).

[Special Figure 2 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 22, in the special figure 2 hit / miss determination process (S1202), first, as a determination value, the lowest area of the second special figure hold storage unit of the RAM (that is, the first one of the second special figure hold) is supported. The value (label-TRND-A) of the random number counter for determining whether the special symbol is correct or not (the oldest stored) stored in the RAM area) is read out (S1302). Next, a hit / fail judgment is made based on the hit judgment table of FIG. 8 (A) (S1303). In this hit determination table, the jackpot judgment values in the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 1 and the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 2 are set to "655232 to 65535" (big hit probability :. In addition, the special figure 1 in the hit / fail judgment of the special figure 1). The small hit determination value is set to "1 to 3277", and the special figure 2 small hit determination value in the hit / fail determination of special figure 2 is set to "1 to 16580".

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

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

On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the small hit determination (S1305) is "small hit" (YES in S1305), the value (label-TRND-KS) of the random number counter for determining the small hit type is read out, and FIG. The small hit type is determined based on the small hit type determination table shown in C) (S1306), the small hit symbol is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the small hit type (S1307), and the small hit flag is turned ON. (S1308), and finish the process. In addition, in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol, the small hit type is judged using the small hit type judgment table for the first special symbol, and in the case of the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol, the second special The small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for the symbol. Further, the determination of the small hit type is performed based on the gaming state (current gaming state) at the time of making the determination. That is, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is ON, and if the time reduction flag is not ON, the small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for the non-time reduction state, and if the time reduction flag is ON, the time reduction is performed. The small hit type is determined using the small hit type determination table for the state. When it is judged as a small hit in the hit / fail judgment of the second special symbol (special figure 2), if the current gaming state is a non-time saving state, it will be either special figure 2 small hit A or B (FIG. 6 (C)). , FIG. 8 (C)), and if the time is shortened, the special figure 2 small hit C or D is obtained (see FIGS. 6 (D) and 8 (C)). Then, in the first embodiment, the special figure 2 small hit flag A corresponding to the special figure 2 small hit A, the special figure 2 small hit flag B corresponding to the special figure 2 small hit B, and so on. Since the small hit flag is provided for each small hit type, in S1308, the small hit flag corresponding to the small hit type (judgment result of S1306) determined in S1306 is turned ON.

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

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

If the small hit flag is not ON (NO in S1405), it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1406). As shown in FIG. 8D, the reach establishment random number values are “0” to “5” in the time saving state and “0” to “13” in the non-time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when the time is off than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach effect deviations with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1406), that is, when the reach is out of reach, the table for out of reach in the non-time saving state (variation shown in FIG. 9). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value by referring to the non-time saving state and the portion corresponding to the reach / non-reach state in the pattern table (S1407). In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P5 or P6 is selected.

If the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) is not a reach-established random number value (NO in S1406), that is, if there is no reach, the table for no reach loss during the non-time saving state (variation pattern shown in FIG. 9). The variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the reach non-existence in the table (S1408). When this reach does not come off, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done. In the first embodiment, the variation pattern P7 or P8 is selected.

Further, in S1401, when it is determined that the gaming state is the time saving state (YES in S1401), as shown in FIG. 24, the fluctuation pattern table to be referred to is the table for the time saving state (the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9). The process (S1410 to S1416) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1402 to S1609 except that the part corresponding to the time saving state) is set. That is, if it is a big hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the big hit in FIG. 9, if it is a small hit, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and the small hit in FIG. Based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value, refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. 9, and refer to the part corresponding to the time saving state and reach non-off in FIG. 9 if there is no reach. And select the fluctuation pattern.

In the fluctuation pattern table during the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state in the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 9), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls when the reach is not off is the number of reserved balls "2". ~ Works when "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, when a big hit is won, a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern table in the time saving state is a table in which the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shorter than the fluctuation pattern table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, another process (S1404) shown in FIG. 23 is performed to finish this process. In the other processing (S1404), the variation pattern specification command corresponding to the selected variation pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM. The set fluctuation pattern specification command is included in the fluctuation start command described later, and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S201).

[Special Figure 2 Random number shift processing]
As shown in FIG. 25, in the special figure 2 random number shift process (S1204), first, the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 is decremented by 1 (S1501). Next, when the storage location of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit is one lower side (for example, when the second special figure reservation storage unit consists of the address space corresponding to the addresses "0000" to "0003", the address. Shift to the "0000" side) (S1502). Then, "0" is set in the uppermost address space of the second special figure reservation storage unit, that is, the RAM area corresponding to the fourth item of the second special figure reservation (when the upper limit number is stored). Is cleared to 0 (S1503), and this process is completed.

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

In the special symbol standby process (S1102) of FIG. 21, when the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is "0" and the number of reserved balls in special figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1201, NO in S1206). , Special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1208), special figure 1 random number shift process (S1209), and special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1210) are performed in this order.

[Special Figure 1 Win / Loss Judgment Process]
As shown in FIG. 26, in the special figure 1 hit / fail determination process (S1207), the processes (S1601 to S1612) are performed in the same flow as the special figure 2 hit / fail determination process (S1202) shown in FIG. 22. Therefore, a detailed description of this process will be omitted.

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

In addition, when the result of the hit / fail judgment (S1603) of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is a small hit (YES in S1605), the small hit type judged in S1606 is in a non-time saving state in the current game state. If this is the case, the special figure 1 small hit A is obtained (see FIG. 6 (C) and FIG. 8 (C)), and if the time is shortened, the special figure 1 small hit B is obtained (FIGS. 6 (D) and 8 (C)). ). Then, in the first embodiment, the special figure 1 small hit flag A corresponding to the special figure 1 small hit A, the special figure 1 small hit flag B corresponding to the special figure 1 small hit B, and so on. Since the small hit flag is provided for each small hit type, in S1608, the small hit flag corresponding to the small hit type (judgment result of S1606) determined in S1606 is turned ON.

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

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

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

[Processing during special symbol change]
As shown in FIG. 30, in the special symbol changing process (S1104), first, in S1909, it is determined whether or not the variation display is executed by the second special symbol (S1909). If it is determined that the variable display is not the second special symbol, that is, the first special symbol (NO in S1909), the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is turned off (if it is already OFF, it remains OFF), S1901 Move to the processing of. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner (YES in S1909), then it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 stop flag is ON (S1910). In S1910, when the special figure 2 stop flag is not ON, that is, when the special figure 1 stop flag is ON or none of the stop flags is ON (NO in S1910), the process proceeds to S1901.

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

When it is determined in S1910 that the special figure 2 stop flag is ON (YES in S1910), the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is turned ON (S1911), and the process proceeds to S1901. When it is determined in S1910 that the special figure 2 stop flag is ON, both the special symbol that was variable-displayed last time and the special symbol that was variable-displayed this time are the second special symbols. That is, the "special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag" to be turned on when the second special symbol is continuously changed and displayed is a flag indicating that the second special symbol is continuously changed and displayed. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the low base state, it is set to a state in which it is very difficult for the game ball to enter the second starting port. Therefore, in the low base state, the game is played in a normal manner. If this is done, it is highly unlikely that the second special symbol will be continuously varied and displayed.

In addition, if a right-handed game that allows the game ball to enter the second starting port is performed in a low base state, a left-handed notification effect for notifying the prohibition of the right-handed game is executed. It can be said that there is no possibility that the second special symbol will be continuously changed and displayed in the low base state. That is, the state in which the second special symbol is continuously changed and displayed, and the state in which the "special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag" is turned on are the high base state or the low base state set through the high base state described later. You can say that.

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

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

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

[Special symbol confirmation process]
As shown in FIG. 31, in the special symbol determination process (S1106), first, the special symbol stop flag setting process at the time of stopping the special symbol is performed according to S2014 to S2020. In S2014, it is determined whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is the second special symbol (S2014). When it is determined that the second special symbol is displayed as stopped (YES in S2014), then it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 stop flag is ON (S2015), and when it is determined that it is ON (in S2015). YES), since the second special symbol is displayed as stopped this time, turn off the special figure 1 stop flag (S2016) and turn on the special figure 2 stop flag (if it is already ON, keep it ON) ( S2017), shift to the processing of S2001. If it is determined that the special figure 1 stop flag is not ON (NO in S2015), the special figure 2 stop flag is turned ON (if it is already ON, it remains ON) (S2017), and the process proceeds to S2001. ..

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

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

After finishing the processing of S2003, in order to start the jackpot game, set the jackpot opening command (S2005), start the jackpot game opening effect (S2006), and set the special figure operation status to "4" (S). S2007).

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

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

[Special electric accessory processing 1 (big hit game)]
As shown in FIG. 32, in the special electric accessory process 1 (S1108), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game execution flag is ON (S2125). The jackpot game execution flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot game is being executed, and the jackpot game execution flag is turned ON while the jackpot game is being executed, and is turned OFF when the jackpot game is completed. When it is determined in S2125 that the jackpot game execution flag is not ON (NO in S2125), the jackpot game execution flag indicating that the jackpot game is being executed is turned ON (S2126), and the process proceeds to S2103. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game execution flag is ON, that is, it is already turned ON at the start of the jackpot game (YES in S2125), the process proceeds to S2103 as it is.

In S2103, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is determined to be ON (YES in S2103), the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, it is controlled to a non-time saving state during the execution of the jackpot game. In the first embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

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

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

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

If the first big winning opening 30 is open in S2106 (YES in S2106), the number of balls entered into the first big winning opening 30 in that round is the specified maximum number of balls (in this Example 1, one round). It is determined whether or not the number (10) has been reached (S2111). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2111), it is time (timing) to close the first prize opening 30, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the first prize opening 30. It is determined whether or not (see FIG. 6) has elapsed (S2112). Then, if the opening time of the first prize opening 30 has not passed (NO in S2112), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the specified number of balls has been reached (YES in S2111) or when the opening time of the first big winning opening 30 has passed (YES in S2112), that is, either of the two round end conditions. If the result is established, the first prize opening 30 is closed (S2113). Then, the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2114), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0" (S2115). If it is determined that it is not "0" (NO in S2115), the process ends in order to start the next round.

On the other hand, when it is determined to be "0" (YES in S2115), the jackpot ending command is set (S2116) and the jackpot ending effect is started (S2117) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set (S2118), and the process is completed. If the big hit this time is a 15R big hit, the first big winning opening 30 will be opened 15 times, and if it is a 6R big hit, the first big winning opening 30 will be opened. If it is executed 6 times, it becomes "0", and if it is a 4R jackpot, it becomes "0" when the opening of the 1st big winning opening 30 is executed 4 times.

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

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

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

If the small hit end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the second large winning opening 35 is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), it is time to open the second big prize opening 35 (timing), that is, when the opening time of the small hit has passed and the first opening is started. It is determined whether the time has been reached, or whether the time of the interval between multiple openings has elapsed and it is time to start the next opening (S2203).

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

Here, in the first embodiment, the opening pattern of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game is set to the number of times of opening "1 time" and the opening time of "1.6 seconds". Further, in the first embodiment, the operation pattern of the movable piece is such that the specific area 39 is opened for "0.75 seconds" with the start of opening the second winning opening 35, and then closed for "0.1 seconds". After the state, the open state is set again for "0.75 seconds", and the specific area 39 is closed in accordance with the closing of the second large winning opening 35. Further, in the first embodiment, the number during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game and after the closing of the second large winning opening 35 (after the opening of the second large winning opening 35 in the small hit game). Seconds are set as the V valid period. The V validity period is set not only during the opening of the second large winning opening 35 but also for several seconds after the closing of the second large winning opening 35, for example, the second is just before the opening of the second large winning opening 35 is completed. This is in consideration of the possibility that the game ball that has entered the large winning opening 35 may be detected by the specific area sensor 39a (passing through the specific area 39) after the second large winning opening 35 is closed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of troubles such that the game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 35 does not become a big hit even though it has legitimately passed through the specific area 39. In the first embodiment, the V validity period is set to "2.6 seconds", and in addition to the opening time "1.6 seconds" of the second big winning opening 35 in the small hit game, after the second big winning opening 35 is closed. For "1 second", it is determined that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid.

Next, if the second large winning opening 35 is open in S2202 (YES in S2202), the maximum number of balls that can be entered into the second large winning opening 35 is the specified maximum number of balls (10 in this embodiment 1). Is determined (S2207). If the specified number of balls has not been reached (NO in S2207), it is time to close the second prize opening 35, that is, the predetermined opening time after opening the second prize opening 35 (Fig. 6). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S2208). Then, if the opening time of the second large winning opening 35 has not elapsed (NO in S2208), the process proceeds to S2211.

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

Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a in S2211 (whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 39) (S2211). If it is determined that there is detection (YES in S2211), the process proceeds to S2220 and later shown in FIG. 34, and if it is determined that there is no detection (NO in S2211), the value of the small hit open counter is "0". Whether or not it is determined (S2212). If it is determined in S2212 that it is not "0" (NO in S2212), the process ends as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S2212 that it is "0" (YES in S2212), the process proceeds to the small hit end processing of S2213. In S2213, as a small hit end process for ending the small hit game, a small hit ending command is set and a small hit ending effect is started (S2214). Then, the small hit end flag is turned ON (S2313), and the process is completed. In the first embodiment, the small hit opening counter becomes "0" when the second large winning opening 35 is opened once.

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

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

When it is determined in S2211 that the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (YES in S2211), the process for generating the V big hit, that is, the process for ending the small hit game and starting the big hit game is performed. conduct. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 34, it is determined whether or not the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is the detection during the V valid period (S2220). Then, when it is determined that the V is valid (YES in S2220), the small hit flag is turned off (S2221), the small hit game execution flag is turned off (S2232), the big hit flag is turned on (S2222), and V Set the pass command (S2223). Here, in the first embodiment, as described above, the small hit flag is provided for each small hit type, and as shown in FIGS. 6 (C) and 6 (D), the small hit flag is provided according to the small hit type. The type of V jackpot (4R time-saving jackpot, 4R non-time-saving jackpot, 15R time-saving jackpot) is determined. Further, in the first embodiment, in addition to the jackpot flag corresponding to the jackpot type such as the special figure 1 jackpot flag A and the special figure 2 jackpot flag A described above, the jackpot flag corresponding to the V jackpot type is "4R time saving jackpot flag". "4R non-time saving big hit flag" "15R time saving big hit flag" is provided. From this, in S2222, based on the small hit flag that is turned off in S2221, that is, the small hit flag that is turned on in S1308 or S1608, the corresponding big hit flag of the V big hit type (4R) Turn on any of the time-saving jackpot flag, 4R non-time-saving jackpot flag, and 15R time-saving jackpot flag (S2222).

In S2224, based on the jackpot flag turned ON in S2222, the value of the round counter that counts the number of rounds executed during the jackpot game is set, and the number of opening times and opening of the first winning opening 30 per round are set. Set the time (see FIG. 6) (S2224). In the first embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (C) and 6 (D), the number of rounds of the jackpot game related to the V jackpot is either "4R" or "15R". Therefore, in S2224, the value of the round counter is set. Set any of "4" and "15", and set "1 time" and "25 seconds" as the number of times of opening and the opening time of the first large winning opening 30 per round.

After finishing the processing of S2224, in order to start the big hit game, the big hit opening command is set (S2225), the opening effect of the big hit game is started (S2226), and the special figure operation status is set to "4" (S2226). S2227). It should be noted that this opening command is a command that can identify that it is an opening command related to a big hit game executed by the fact that the game ball has passed V based on the small hit game (also referred to as "small hit V"). Is possible.

On the other hand, if it is determined by S2220 that the V validity period is not in effect (NO in S2220), the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a this time is not legitimate and may be fraudulent, so a V jackpot is generated. Error processing is performed without any problem (S2227), and processing is completed as it is. As error processing, an abnormal state notification indicating that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a has occurred when the V is not valid, or the ball enters the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21. It is possible to exemplify a process of temporarily stopping (suspending) a process related to a special symbol change such as acquisition of various random numbers based on the above and a determination of whether or not a special symbol is correct. In addition, the abnormal state notification and the temporary stop of the game progress by executing the error processing may be canceled when a predetermined cancellation condition is satisfied, and the cancellation conditions include, for example, the passage of time, power re-turning, RAM clear, etc. It can be illustrated.

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

When it is determined by S2301 that it is a time saving jackpot (YES in S2301), the time saving flag is turned ON (S2302), "100" is set in the time saving counter (S2303), and the process is completed. As a result, the game state after the end of this big hit game becomes the time-saving state and the high-base state (that is, the time-saving high-base state) of the special symbol. This time-saving high-based state ends when either of the conditions that the special symbol fluctuates 100 times and the next big hit (including the V big hit) occurs. The time saving counter counts the total number of times the fluctuation display number of the first special symbol and the fluctuation display number of the second special symbol are added.

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

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

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

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

The information output circuit 82 (signal output unit) of the main control board 80 includes first to sixth output units, and the signal generated by the game control microcomputer 81 is the first to sixth output of the information output circuit 82. It is output from the unit to the external output device 83 (signal output unit, external terminal board, ringing signal output means) in the ON state or the OFF state, respectively (FIG. 42). When the wiring or connector of a hall computer or the like is connected to the external output device, the hall computer can receive the output signal and read (determine) the state (ON or OFF) of the signal. .. By reading the game signal externally output from the game machine with a hall computer, etc., it can be used for security (fraud prevention measures, fraud detection, fraud prevention, etc.), or game information (number of big hits) based on the received signal. , The number of consecutive villas, the number of times the special figure changes, etc.) can be displayed and used to provide information to the player.

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

Further, the first output section of the information output circuit 82 can output a big hit game signal, the second output section can output a time saving medium signal, and the third output section can output a specific signal (special signal). Is possible to output, the signal during the small hit game can be output from the 4th output unit, the special symbol confirmation signal can be output from the 5th output unit, and the error signal can be output from the 6th output unit. Has been done. These output signals are switched to an ON state (signal logic: 1) or an OFF state (signal logic: 0) according to the game state (game state).

Specifically, the jackpot game in-game signal is output in the ON state during the jackpot game execution, and is output in the OFF state during the non-execution of the jackpot game. Further, the time saving medium signal is output in the ON state during the time saving state (during the high base state), and is output in the OFF state during the non-time saving state. The specific signal (special signal) will be described in detail later, but if it is in any of the big hit game state, the time saving game state, and the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation state (continuous signal), it is output in the ON state. If it does not correspond to the state of, it is output in the OFF state. Further, the signal during the small hit game is output in the ON state during the execution of the small hit game, and is output in the OFF state during the non-execution of the small hit game. Further, the special symbol confirmation signal is turned on for a predetermined time (0.6 s in this embodiment) from the time when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped (fixed stop display), and is turned off when the predetermined time elapses in the ON state. NS. Further, the error signal (abnormal signal) is turned on when a predetermined error (for example, frame opening) is detected, and is turned off when the error is released (for example, frame closing). The big hit in-game signal is also referred to as a "hit in-game signal", the small hit in-game signal is also referred to as a "hit in-game signal", and the big hit in-game signal and the small hit in-game signal are collectively referred to as a "hit in-game signal". Sometimes.

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

[Information output processing]
Next, the information output process (S209) of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 38 to 40. In the information output process (S209), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game execution flag is ON, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed (S5101). When it is determined in S5101 that the jackpot game execution flag is ON, that is, the jackpot game is being executed (YES in S5101), the jackpot game information flag is turned ON and the jackpot game signal is output in the ON state. The hall computer or the like that has received the signal during the big hit game in the ON state determines that the current game state is in the big hit game. Here, the "big hit game in-game signal (hit game in-game signal, second special signal)" is output in the ON state or OFF state corresponding to the state (ON or OFF) of the big hit game execution flag. It is a signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed (the accessory continuous actuating device is operating).

On the other hand, the "big hit game information flag (hit game in-game signal, second special signal)" is for setting the state of a specific signal to be described later, and the timing to turn it on is the same as the execution (start) timing of the big hit game. However, the timing of turning it off is different from the end timing of the jackpot game. Specifically, it is said that the "big hit game information flag" in the ON state is turned off after a predetermined time (50 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed from the end of the big hit game. This makes it possible to delay the timing at which the jackpot game information flag is turned from ON to OFF, and set the ON period to be slightly longer than the actual execution period of the jackpot game. As a result, although details will be described later, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the low base state (first frequency state), and the hold information stored in the second special figure hold storage unit 85b in the low base state is used. Based on this, when the second special symbol is variablely displayed, the specific signal indicating that the consecutive villa period is in progress is turned off at the timing after the end of the big hit game and before the start of the variable display of the second special symbol. Can be reliably prevented.

In this embodiment, the delay processing of the jackpot game information flag is performed by software processing using a timer or the like, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. Instead of this, it is also possible to provide a delay circuit using a capacitor or the like and delay the timing at which the jackpot game signal changes from ON to OFF for a predetermined time depending on the circuit configuration.

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

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

In S5110, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is ON. The "special symbol 2 continuous fluctuation flag" changes the second special symbol continuously (two or more times in a row) among the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the special symbol changing process (S1104). It is turned on based on the display. Further, when the first special symbol is changed and displayed while the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is turned ON, it is turned off. In this embodiment, the number of consecutive times is set to 2, but when the number of consecutive times is set to 3 or more and the second special symbol is continuously changed and displayed the predetermined number of times, the "special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag" is turned ON. It may be the one to do.

When it is determined in S5110 that the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is ON (YES in S5110), the process proceeds to S5114. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5110 that the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is not ON (NO in S5110), then it is determined whether or not the jackpot game information flag is ON (S5111), and it is determined that the jackpot game information flag is ON. If it is (YES in S5111), it shifts to the processing of S5114. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5111 that the jackpot game information flag is not ON (NO in S5111), then it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (S5112). When it is determined in S5112 that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S5112), the time saving medium signal is output in the ON state (S5113), and the process proceeds to S5114. A hall computer or the like that has received the time saving medium signal in the ON state can determine that the current gaming state is the time saving state. When it is determined in S5112 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S5112), the time saving medium signal is output in the OFF state (S5115), and the process proceeds to S5116. A hall computer or the like that has received the time saving medium signal in the OFF state can determine that the current gaming state is the non-time saving state.

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

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

In S5120, it is determined whether or not the small hit game execution flag is ON, and when it is determined that the small hit game execution flag is ON (YES in S5120), the small hit game in-game signal is output in the ON state (S5121). Move to S5123 processing. The hall computer or the like that has received the signal during the small hit game in the ON state can determine that the current game state (the state of the game) is in the small hit game. On the other hand, when it is determined that the small hit game execution flag is OFF (NO in S5120), the signal during the small hit game is output in the OFF state (S5122), and the process proceeds to S5123. The hall computer or the like that has received the signal during the small hit game in the OFF state can determine that the current game state (game state) is in the small hit game.

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

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

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

[Timing chart]
Next, using FIGS. 43 to 45, the change timing of the state of various flags such as the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag, the jackpot game execution flag, and the time saving flag, the jackpot game in-game signal, the time saving medium signal, the specific signal, etc. The change timing of the output state of various signals will be described. As shown in FIG. 43, the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is set at the timing when the second special symbol continuously starts the fluctuation display, specifically, with the start of the fluctuation display of the second special symbol related to tt3. Set to ON. Further, it is determined whether or not the second special symbol is continuously variablely displayed based on the special symbol stop flag set to ON corresponding to the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed at the timing when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. ing. Specifically, if the variation display of the second special symbol is performed while the special figure 2 stop flag is set to ON, the special figure 2 continuous variation flag is set to ON. Therefore, when it is determined that the change display of the second special symbol is performed with the special figure 1 stop flag turned on, as in the change display of the second special symbol related to tt1, the change display of the special figure 2 is continuously performed. The flag is not set to ON.

Further, as shown in FIG. 44, the specific flag is turned ON if any one of the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag, the jackpot game information flag, and the time saving / medium flag is ON. The period in which the specific flag is ON is a period in which the player can acquire a plurality of big hit games in a short period of time, and is a consecutive villa period (specific period) that is advantageous to the player. Specifically, in the normal state (non-time saving state), the hit / fail judgment related to the first special symbol is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port 20, and the result of the hit / fail judgment is the time saving big hit (time saving jackpot). When the special figure 1 jackpot A) in FIG. 6 is reached, the consecutive villa period (specific period) starts. In the case of a time-saving jackpot, the gaming state after the jackpot game is completed is set to the time-saving state (high base state), and if the game is performed as instructed according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the next jackpot will be achieved. Occurrence is guaranteed. Then, in this time saving state (second frequency state), the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol is executed based on the ball entering the second starting port where the ball is easily entered, and the result of the hit / fail judgment is the time saving. When a big hit (special figure 2 big hit D in FIG. 6) or a big hit based on a time saving small hit (special figure 2 small hit D in FIG. 6), the time saving state is set again after the end of the big hit game. As a result, it is possible to execute a large number of big hit games (many times) in a short period of time and obtain a large amount of game profit (prize ball).

In addition, based on the entry of the ball into the second starting port, which makes it easier to enter the ball, the hit / fail judgment related to the second special symbol is executed, and as a result of the hit / fail judgment, the game state after the jackpot game is completed is a non-time saving state ( Even in the case of the low base state), if the hold information is stored in the second special figure hold storage unit at the end of the big hit game, the variation display of the second special symbol is performed in the non-time saving state. The second special symbol winning / failing determination in the non-time saving state, which is executed for the first time after the end of the big hit game, is set to be more advantageous than the second special symbol winning / failing determination in the time saving state. Specifically, when the jackpot is executed based on the second special symbol winning / failing judgment, after the jackpot game is completed, the jackpot is executed based on the second special symbol winning / failing judgment in the time saving state. There is a high probability that the game state of will be shortened. More specifically, when a big hit is executed based on the second special symbol winning / failing determination in the non-time saving state, the time saving state is set with a 100% probability. Further, in the second special symbol winning / failing determination, the probability of being determined as a small hit is set to be very high as compared with the first special symbol winning / failing determination, and when the second special symbol winning / failing determination is executed, the second special symbol is determined. 1 It is said that the probability of a big hit is higher than the judgment of whether or not a special symbol is correct.

Therefore, when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the non-time saving state in the state where the holding information is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in the time saving state (high base state), the non-time saving state is simply said. It is not preferable to judge that the consecutive villa period (specific period) has ended at the timing when. That is, the consecutive villa period (specific period) may be terminated or the consecutive villa period (specific period) may be terminated according to the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination based on the reserved information in the second special symbol reserved storage unit that is executed after being set to the non-time saving state. It is desirable to continue the villa period (specific period). For example, if it is determined that the big hit game will not be executed based on the result of the second special symbol winning / failing judgment (it is missed or it becomes a small hit but does not pass V), the consecutive villa period shall be terminated. .. On the other hand, if the jackpot game is executed based on the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination, the consecutive villa period shall be continued. As a result, the consecutive villa period can be set longer, and when counting and displaying the number of times the jackpot game is executed (the number of consecutive villas) during the consecutive villa period, it is possible to indicate the number of consecutive villas in large numbers. , It is possible to enhance the game entertainment.

In this way, if any of the conditions of the jackpot game being executed, the time saving state being executed, and the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag being being ON is satisfied, it is considered to be a consecutive villa period (specific period). Here, when these consecutive villa periods are determined by the jackpot game execution flag indicating the execution period of the jackpot game, the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag, and the time saving medium flag, the state change timing of the jackpot game execution flag and the special figure Due to the relationship with the state change timing of the 2 continuous fluctuation flags, it is a very short time (1 interrupt period, 4 ms) from the end of the big hit game to the setting of the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag to ON. A period in which all three flags are OFF may occur. Since the jackpot game execution flag indicates the jackpot game execution period, it is turned off at the end of the jackpot game, and then the first change display of the second special symbol after the jackpot game ends in a non-time saving state is the first. When the 2 special symbols are continuously changed and displayed, the special figure 2 continuous change flag is turned ON in the start processing at the time of the change table. As a result, as shown in FIG. 44, there may be a case where the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is turned on after the delay period of s1 elapses after the jackpot game execution flag is turned off.

In such a case, since the big hit game and the time saving state are set again based on the second special symbol winning / failing judgment, the big hit game execution flag, the special figure double special fluctuation flag, and the special figure double special fluctuation flag, although it is originally desired to be the consecutive villa period, There is a possibility that all of the time saving and medium-time flags will be turned off, the specific flag will be turned off, the consecutive villa period has ended once, and it will be determined that the consecutive villa period has occurred again. In order to prevent such a situation, in this embodiment, a jackpot game information flag indicating that the jackpot is being executed is provided, and the timing at which the jackpot game information flag is turned off is the timing at which the jackpot game actually ends ( It is supposed to be delayed by a predetermined time (ss1) from the timing when the jackpot game execution flag is turned off). Further, by setting the delay time ss1 (50 ms in this embodiment) longer than s1 (4 ms in this embodiment), the jackpot game information flag is set despite the above-mentioned consecutive villa period (specific period). , It is possible to surely prevent all of the special figure double special fluctuation flag and the time saving medium flag from being turned off.

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

Further, as shown in FIG. 45, in the first embodiment, as an external output signal externally output from the game control microcomputer 81 via the information output circuit 82 and the external output device 83, the jackpot game execution flag is turned ON during the period of ON. A big hit game signal output in the state, a time saving medium signal output in the ON state during the period when the time saving flag is ON, a specific signal output in the ON state during the period when the specific flag is ON, and a small hit game execution The small hit game signal that is output in the ON state during the period when the flag is ON, the special symbol confirmation signal that is output in the ON state for a predetermined time from the time when the special symbol is confirmed, and the error flag are output in the ON state during the ON period. It has an error signal. Then, these external output signals are switched to an ON state or an OFF state at a predetermined timing according to a change in the gaming state and output.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment, it is determined by the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag whether or not the special figure 2 is continuously changed and displayed, and the gaming state after the big hit game is not set. Even if the time is shortened, if the big hit game is executed again based on the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination related to the second special symbol hold, the pachinko machine is not turned off without turning off the specific flag. It is possible to judge that the period is continuing. In addition, the jackpot game information flag determines that the consecutive villa period has ended even though it is the consecutive villa period by considering that the big hit game is continuing for a predetermined period even after the big hit game actually ends. It is possible to surely prevent (the specific flag is turned off). As a result, the period of consecutive villas can be set as long as possible, the number of big hit games during the period of consecutive villas (so-called number of consecutive villas) can be counted as high as possible, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

[Sub-control main processing]
Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 58. The counters, flags, statuses, buffers, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (sub control unit). When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 46 from the ROM of the sub-control board 90. .. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (interrupt time controller) and other settings, various flags, status and counter resets are performed.

Subsequently, the S4002 determines whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM of the sub-control board 90 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub-control board 90 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to S4004 without initializing the RAM of the sub-control board 90. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM of the sub control board 90 is initialized, but due to a power failure or the like. If the power off signal is turned on but the contents of the RAM are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM is not initialized. Initializing the RAM resets the values of various flags, statuses and counters. Note that S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on (at the time of turning on the power), and are not executed after that.

The S4004 disables interrupts. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The updated random number counter values are sequentially stored in a predetermined updated value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the advance effect that determines the advance effect and a random number for determining the effect symbol that determines the effect symbol. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. The random number for determining the effect is acquired at a predetermined timing. As this timing, for example, when a control signal (starting ball entry command) notifying that the starting ball has arrived is transmitted from the main control board 80, or a control signal notifying the start of fluctuation from the main control board 80 ( It can be used when a fluctuation start command) is transmitted, or when a fluctuation effect pattern, which will be described later, is determined. The storage location of the acquired random number for determining the effect is a predetermined random number counter value storage area (not shown) of the RAM of the sub-control board 90. In the first embodiment, the random numbers for determining the advance notice effect include a random number for determining the conversation advance notice, a random number for determining the step-up advance notice, a random number for determining the pseudo-variation advance notice, a random number for determining the moving part advance notice, and a random number for determining the advance notification effect. The advance notice effect to be executed is determined by using the acquisition values of the random numbers for determining the advance notice effect and the advance notice determination tables of FIGS. 49 and 50.

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

[Receive interrupt processing]
In the reception interrupt process (S4008), as shown in FIG. 47, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is sent to the external INT input unit of the effect control microcomputer 91. Determine if it has been entered (S4101). Then, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is not ON (NO in S4101), the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in S4101 that the strobe signal is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the RAM of the sub control board 90 (S4102), and the process is completed. .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

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

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

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

[Received command analysis processing]
As shown in FIGS. 50 and 51, in the reception command analysis process (S4301), first, it is determined whether or not the effect control microcomputer 91 has received the gate passage command from the main control board 80 (main control unit) (S4419). ), When it is determined that the gate passage command has been received (YES in S4419), the gate passage processing (S4420) described later is executed, and the process shifts to the processing of S4401. If it is determined in S4419 that the gate passage command has not been received (NO in S4419), the process proceeds to S4401 without performing the gate passage processing.

In S4401, it is determined whether or not the start entry command has been received (S4401), and if it is determined that the start entry command has been received (YES in S4401), the effect start processing at the time of entry is performed (S4402), and S4403 Move to the processing of. If it is determined that the start ball entry command has not been received by S4401 (NO in S4401), the process proceeds to S4403 without performing the effect start process at the time of ball entry. This effect start processing at the time of ball entry is executed when a start ball entry command indicating that the ball has entered the start port (first start port 20 or second start port 21) is received from the main control unit. This is a process, and by performing this process, undigested effect hold information can be stored in the effect hold storage unit (first effect hold storage unit 104 and second effect hold storage unit 105) of the sub control unit 90. Display control (control regarding the number of displays and changes in the display mode of the effect hold) of the effect hold (first effect hold 9a and second effect hold 9b) displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7 can be performed, or a start port can be used. A so-called look-ahead effect (also referred to as "pre-effect") is performed based on the ball entry information acquired by the main control unit when entering the ball.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 20, information indicating the ball entering information acquired based on the ball entering the first starting port 20 is transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90. Is transmitted to, and is added and stored as undigested effect hold information (effect information) in the first effect hold storage unit 104 of the sub control unit 90. The upper limit of the number of hold effect information (also referred to as "first effect hold") stored in the first effect hold storage unit is the number of first special figure hold stored in the first special figure hold storage unit. The number is the same as (4), and the number of memories at that time is also the same. Further, the upper limit of the number of hold effect information (also referred to as "second effect hold") stored in the second effect hold storage unit is the number of second special figure hold stored in the second special figure hold storage unit. It is said that the number is the same as (1), and the number of memories at that time is also the same. Further, when the variable start command described later is received, if it indicates the first special symbol, the oldest effect hold information stored in the corresponding first effect hold storage unit 104 is deleted. NS. The same applies when a game ball enters the second starting port 21.

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

In S4407, it is determined whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control unit (S4407), and if it is determined that a fluctuation stop command has been received (YES in S4407), the variation effect end processing described later is performed (S4408). Move to S4409 processing. If it is determined that the fluctuation stop command has not been received in S4407 (NO in S4407), the process shifts to the processing of S4409 without performing the fluctuation production end processing.

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

Subsequently, when it is determined whether or not a V passing command (a command indicating that V has passed based on the occurrence of a small hit game) has been received from the main control unit (S4413), and it is determined that the V passing command has been received. (YES in S4413), set the V passage notification command (S4414), and shift to the processing of S4415. In the V passing command, the result of the special symbol winning / failing judgment is one of the special figure 1 small hit A and B, and the special figure 2 small hit A to D, and the special symbol enters the second big winning opening during the small hit game. This is a command from the main control board 80 to notify the sub control board 90 that the ball has passed through a specific area during the V valid period. When the V-passage notification command is transmitted to the image control board 100 (image control unit) or the like by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 reads predetermined image information from the ROM of the image control board 100. Then, characters such as "V pass! Big hit!" Are displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. As a result, the player is notified that the game ball passes through the specific area 39 and the jackpot game is executed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4413 that the V-passing command has not been received (NO in S4413), the process proceeds to S4415 without setting the V-passing notification command. In S4415, other processing is executed and the processing is completed.

Even when the game ball detects a specific area outside the V valid period, it may receive a V passing command including information that can identify that the passage is outside the V valid period. As a result, based on the reception of the V passage command outside the valid period, it is possible to perform error notification using the speaker 67 controlled by the sub control unit 90, the image display device 7, the frame lamp 66, the board lamp 5, and the like.

[Processing when passing through the gate]
As shown in FIG. 52, in the gate passage processing (S4420), first, in S4901, it is determined whether the gaming state is the high base state (S4901), and when it is determined that the game state is the high base state (YES in S4901). The process is completed without executing the left-handed notification effect (corresponding to the first left-handed notification effect and the "first game area launch notification" shown in FIG. 50). In the high base state (corresponding to the "second frequency state"), the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment fires a game ball into the right gaming area to play a game, so that it is detected that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is hitting right. Even if it does, the left-handed notification effect will not be performed. Here, the gate-passing process is a process executed when a gate-passing command is received, and when it is detected that the player is performing a right-handed game in a predetermined game state, "current game" is executed. In the state, the right-handed game is prohibited, and it is a process for executing the notification effect instructing to perform the left-handed game (return to the left-handed game). The gate passage command is a command transmitted from the main control unit 80 to the sub control unit 90 based on the passage to the gate 28 (also referred to as “general drawing start gate”) described above. The gate 28 has both a launch direction notification function for notifying (instructing) the launch direction and a normal symbol start function for displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner. Further, the gate 28 is capable of entering a game ball launched in the right game area (corresponding to the "second game area"), and is a game ball launched in the left game area (corresponding to the "first game area"). Is provided at a position where the ball cannot enter, and by detecting the game ball at this gate 28, it is possible to detect that the player has launched the game ball into the right game area (second game area). It becomes.

When it is determined in S4901 that the gaming state is not a high base state, that is, a low base state (corresponding to the "first frequency state") (NO in S4901), then whether or not the left-handed notification prohibition flag is ON is determined. Judge (S4902). When it is determined that the left-handed notification prohibition flag is ON (YES in S4902), the process ends without executing the left-handed notification effect even when right-handed is detected in the low base state. On the other hand, if it is determined in S4902 that the left-handed notification prohibition flag is not ON (NO in S4902), a left-handed notification effect (corresponding to the first left-handed notification effect and "first game area launch notification") execution command is set. Then (S4903), the process is finished. Further, when the first left-handed notification effect execution command set in S4903 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the predetermined effect image shown in FIG. 50. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a launch notification effect (launch direction notification effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, in the "first left-handed notification effect (third launch notification effect)", a character display such as "Please stop firing to the right area and fire to the left area" is displayed on the display screen 7a. do.

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

In addition, when the game state is during a big hit game, a small hit game, or a high base state, a game ball is fired in the right game area (second game area) to play the game, and the game is right-handed. Even if is detected, the left-handed notification effect is not executed. Such a notification mode is for guiding the player in an advantageous manner in a pachinko gaming machine that plays a game while changing the game mode between right-handed and left-handed depending on the game state, and is right in a very short period of time. This is to minimize the hassle of changing between hitting and hitting left. As a result, it is possible to prevent the deterioration of the game interest as much as possible.

[Variation production start processing]
As shown in FIG. 53, in the variation effect start process (S4404), first, in S4501, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires the effect determination random number such as the advance notice effect determination random number and the effect symbol determination random number. Performs acquisition processing (S4501). Specifically, in this embodiment, as the random numbers for determining the advance notice effect, the random numbers for determining the conversation advance notice effect (also referred to as "random numbers for determining the first advance notice effect") and the random numbers for determining the step-up advance notice effect ("random number for determining the second advance notice effect"). (Also known as), random numbers for character advance notice determination (also referred to as "third advance notice effect determination random numbers"), moving part advance notice determination random numbers (also referred to as "fourth advance notice effect determination random numbers"), and advance notification effect determination random numbers. It has a random number (“Random number for determining the 5th notice effect”), and at the timing when the fluctuation start command is received from the main control unit 80, the processing of S4501 is performed, and a predetermined value (ball entry information) is performed from each random number. Will be acquired. In addition, in the advance notice effect setting process (S4506) described later, the advance notice effect (conversation notice, step-up notice, character notice, movable part) is executed according to the variable display of the effect symbol (special symbol) based on the acquired value. Notice, advance notice), etc. will be decided.

Next, in S4502, the fluctuation start command is analyzed by the effect control microcomputer 91 (S4502). The variation start command includes a variation pattern specification command (information for designating the variation pattern) that specifies the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern selection process of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Then, the information for designating the fluctuation pattern includes the fluctuation pattern information (P1 to P17) shown in FIG. 9, the game state information for designating the current gaming state, the first special symbol hit / miss judgment or the second special symbol hit / miss judgment. (See FIG. 8). The variation pattern information, the game state information, the symbol information, and the like can be used in other processes other than the variation effect start process to be executed thereafter.

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

Here, the effect mode is an aspect of the effect in the image display device 7, and if the effect mode is different, a part or all of the effect modes of the game effect such as the advance notice effect and the reach effect are different. Specifically, the images displayed on the image display device 7 are different, such as different characters, items, and background images, and the effect symbol game effect can also be executed in a mode corresponding to the effect mode. Further, when a plurality of game effects (notice effect, reach effect, etc.) are provided, different game effects may be executed depending on the effect mode. In this embodiment, the effect modes A, D, and E are executed when the low base state is controlled, and the effect mode B is executed when the high base state is controlled. Further, the effect mode C is executed when the low base state is controlled after the jackpot game is completed and the second special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. Therefore, by confirming which of the production modes A to C, the player can grasp the current gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Further, when the variable effect start command set in S4505 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined effect image from the ROM of the image control board 100. It is read out and the effect symbol game effect is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the effect symbol game effect is, for example, an odd number of doublets such as "777" when the result of the special symbol hit / fail judgment is a 15R jackpot, and other jackpots (4R jackpot). , 6R jackpot), it can be doublet with an even number such as "666". In the case of a small hit, a predetermined chance eye such as "135" or a special symbol for a small hit such as "3 ☆ 3" may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when one of the three production symbols such as "787" is out of reach, one of the three production symbols is different from the other production symbols, and when it is out of reach, three productions such as "635" are produced. At least one of the symbols is selected so that the other effect symbols are different from each other. The above-mentioned stop display mode of the effect symbol is an example, and it is possible to appropriately change what is stopped and displayed as the stop effect symbol when a big hit, a small hit, or a miss occurs.

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

[Opening command reception processing]
Next, the opening command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. 55. In the opening command reception process (S4410), first, S4701 determines whether or not the second launch notification flag is ON. Here, the "second launch notification flag" is a flag set at the end of the hit game (big hit game, small hit game) in the ending command reception process (FIG. 48) described later, and is the game state after the end of the hit game. Is set to the high base state, the second launch notification flag remains ON. Further, when the game state after the end of the hit game is set to the low base state or the state shifts from the high base state to the high base state, the second launch notification flag is turned off. That is, the "second launch notification flag" is a flag indicating that the base is in a high base state. If the second special symbol fluctuates after the winning game ends (there is a second special symbol hold), the second launch notification flag shall be turned off after the fluctuating display of the second special symbol ends. do.

When it is determined in S4701 that the second launch notification flag is ON (YES in S4701), the second launch notification flag is turned OFF (S4703), and the process proceeds to S4709. When it is determined in S4701 that the second launch notification flag is not ON (NO in S4701), the process proceeds to S4709. In S4709, if it is determined whether the re-chance mode flag is ON (S4709) and if it is determined that the re-chance mode flag is ON (YES in S4709), the re-chance mode flag is turned OFF (S4710) and S4702. Move to the processing of. If it is determined in S4709 that the re-chance mode flag is OFF (YES in S4709), the process proceeds to S4702. The "re-chance mode flag" will be described later. In S4702, the first launch notification flag is turned ON (S4702), and the process proceeds to S4704. Here, the "first launch notification flag" is a flag indicating that the hit game is in progress, and is turned ON in the opening command reception process executed at the start of the hit game, and the ending command reception process executed at the end of the hit game. It is supposed to be turned off at.

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

Further, when the first right-handed notification effect execution command set in S4705 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the predetermined effect image shown in FIG. 50. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a launch notification effect (launch direction notification effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, in the "first right-handed notification effect (first launch notification effect)", a character display such as "Please aim at the attacker in the right area and fire" is displayed on the display screen 7a for a predetermined period. The first right-handed notification effect is a notification effect that is executed in association with the execution of the hit game, and may be displayed throughout the execution of the hit game, or may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied. For example, when a game ball is detected at the gate 28 and a right-handed hit is actually detected, the notification effect may be terminated. Further, in the case of a big hit game, the notification effect may be executed up to a predetermined round, such as displaying from the 1st round to the end of the 2nd round. In addition, the production mode of the notification effect may be changed during the big hit game. For example, the notification effect may be displayed in a large size at the beginning of the big hit game, and may be displayed in a small size from a predetermined round.

The S4706 analyzes the opening command (S4706), and based on the analyzed opening command, performs a special game effect pattern selection process for selecting the effect mode of the special game effect to be executed during the special game (big hit game or small hit game). Do (S4707). This special game production includes an opening production that is executed during the opening period before the opening of the large winning opening due to the start of the special game, and an open game (round) and an open game that is being executed during the special game. Includes a special game-running effect that is performed during the interval between the game and the open game (between rounds). Next, in S4708, an opening effect start command for starting the special game effect based on the special game effect pattern selected by the effect control microcomputer 91 is set (S4708), and the process is completed. A big hit game or a small hit game that opens the big winning opening is also called a "hit game".

In addition, as a special game effect selected when executing a special game as a small hit, in the opening effect, a game ball is launched aiming at the second big prize device 36 (the second big prize opening 35) (right). The one that displays (to the effect of performing a striking game) on the display screen 7a may be selected. That is, at a predetermined timing (opening period) before the opening of the second prize-winning device 36 (second prize-winning opening 35), an effect of notifying that the right-handed game should be started is performed in advance. NS. As a result, it is possible to increase the possibility that the game ball will enter the second large winning opening 35 during the short opening time of the second large winning opening 35, which is a total of 1.8 seconds. On the other hand, when executing the special game as a big hit, an opening effect without such a notification (notification that the right-handed hit is continued before the opening of the second big winning opening 35) may be selected.

[Ending command reception processing]
Next, the ending command reception process will be described with reference to FIG. 56. In the ending command reception process (S4412), first, the first right-handed notification effect end command is set in S4801. As a result, with the end of the hit game, the first right-handed notification effect for notifying that the game ball is launched aiming at the attacker (first big winning opening or second big winning opening) is ended. Next, in S4802, the left-handed notification prohibition flag is turned off (S4802), the first firing notification flag is turned off (S4803), the second firing notification flag is turned on (S4804), and the process proceeds to S4805.

Here, the left-handed notification prohibition flag is turned off at the end of the hit game, and the game state after the end of the hit game is set to the high base state, or the variation display of the second special symbol is executed. Is turned on again in the launch notification process (S4302) after the jackpot game, which will be described later. Further, the second launch notification flag is turned on at the end of the hit game, and is turned off when the game state after the hit game is set to the low base state and the variation display of the second special symbol is not executed. Will be done. That is, while the second launch notification flag is ON, the left-handed notification is not executed. It is possible to perform the left-handed notification effect (first game area launch notification) by setting the second launch notification flag to be turned off after the hit game is completed as "the establishment of a specific condition".

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

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

Further, when the ending effect start command set in S4809 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 outputs a predetermined ending effect image to the ROM of the image control board 100. Is read from, and is displayed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Here, in the present embodiment, when the special game related to the time saving jackpot is executed, the effect of displaying the characters "effect mode B (chance mode) rush" on the display screen 7a is selected as the ending effect. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the player has entered the chance mode in which there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be executed again.

Further, as an ending effect for the special game when there is a non-time saving big hit and a second special figure hold, an effect of displaying the characters "effect mode C (re-chance mode) rush" on the display screen 7a is selected. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the player has entered the re-chance (last chance) mode, which has a high possibility of returning to the chance mode. Further, as an ending effect for the special game when there is no non-time saving big hit and there is no second special figure hold, an effect of displaying the characters "effect mode A (normal mode) rush" on the display screen 7a is selected. As a result, it is notified that the chance mode, which is advantageous to the player, has ended and the game state has become the normal state.

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

When it is determined in S5001 that the second launch notification flag is ON (YES in S5001), then whether or not it is in the high base state, that is, whether or not the game state after the hit game is set to the high base state. Judge whether (S5002). If the S5002 determines that the game state is in the high base state (YES in S5002), the game is played by right-handed in the high-base state as described above, so turn on the left-handed notification prohibition flag (S5003) and S5004. Move to the processing of. As a result, even if the right-handed game is detected in the high base state, the left-handed notification effect cannot be executed. The S5004 determines whether or not the second right-handed notification effect is being executed (S5004), and if it is determined that the second right-handed notification effect is already being executed (YES in S5004), the process ends. If it is determined that the second right-handed notification effect is not being executed (NO in S5004), the second right-handed notification effect execution command is set (S5005), and the process ends. That is, with the start of the high base state, the left-handed notification effect is set to be infeasible, and the predetermined right-handed notification effect is executed.

Further, when the second right-handed notification effect execution command set in S5005 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the predetermined effect image shown in FIG. 58. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a launch notification effect (launch direction notification effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, in the "second right-handed notification effect (second launch notification effect)", a character display such as "Please aim at the electric chew in the right area and fire" is displayed on the display screen 7a for a predetermined period. .. The "electric chew" refers to the second starting port 21. Further, the second right-handed notification effect is a notification effect that is executed when the game state is set to the high base state, and may be displayed throughout the execution of the high base state, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. May be terminated. For example, when a game ball is detected at the gate 28 and a right-handed hit is actually detected, the notification effect may be terminated. Further, in the high base state, the notification effect may be terminated on the condition that a predetermined time elapses, the special symbol (second special symbol) is variablely displayed a predetermined number of times, and the like. Further, after the start of the high base state, the effect mode of the notification effect may be changed as the predetermined period elapses (the predetermined condition is satisfied). For example, the notification effect may be displayed large at the beginning of the high base state and then displayed small.

On the other hand, when it is determined in S5002 that the gaming state is not in the high base state (NO in S5002), then it is determined whether or not the second right-handed notification effect is being executed (S5006). As a case where the S5002 determines that the gaming state is not the high base state, that is, the low base state, for example, the occurrence of a non-time saving jackpot in which the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is set to the low base state can be mentioned. .. Further, although a time-saving jackpot in which the game state after the jackpot game is set to the high base state occurs, even if the special symbol winning / failing determination of the upper limit number of times (100 times in this embodiment) is executed in the high base state, even if the special symbol hit / fail judgment is executed. When the jackpot game is not executed, the case where the low base state is set can be mentioned. The latter case can be mentioned as the case where the S5006 determines that the second right-handed notification effect is being executed. If the S5006 determines that the second right-handed notification effect is being executed (YES in S5006), set the second right-handed notification effect end command to end the running second right-handed notification effect. Move to S5007 processing.

In S5007, it is determined whether or not the number of the second effect hold (the number of the second special figure hold) is more than 0. In the first embodiment, the upper limit of the number of the second effect hold that can be stored in the second effect hold storage unit is "1", so whether or not there is a second effect hold (whether or not it is "1"). Is also possible. In the S5007, the number of the second effect hold stored in the second effect hold storage unit is more than 0, that is, the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is executed and the second effect symbol (second special symbol) fluctuates. If it is determined to be displayed (YES in S5007), the process proceeds to S5009. Further, when it is determined in S5007 that the hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit (NO in S5007), then whether or not the second effect symbol (second special symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner is determined. Judgment (S5011). When it is determined in S5011 that the second effect symbol (second special symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner, that is, the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is to be shown (YES in S5011), the process proceeds to S5009. .. In this way, the undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold storage unit, or the undigested hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit, but the effect symbol related to the second special symbol (the second effect symbol). When the variable display of (2 effect symbols) is being displayed, that is, when it is confirmed that the result of the second special symbol hit / miss determination will be shown, the process shifts to the processing of S5009.

In S5009, the left-handed notification prohibition flag is turned ON (if it is already ON, it is kept ON) (S5009), the re-chance mode flag is turned ON (S5010), and the process is completed. As a result, even when the game state after the jackpot game is set to the low base state, undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold storage unit, or the second effect hold storage unit does not. If the digestion hold information is not stored, but the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the left-handed notification prohibition flag is turned ON. In this special state, even if a right-handed hit is detected in the low-base state, the left-handed notification effect is not specially executed, and the gaming state at the end of the special state is the low-base state and the non-hit gaming state. On condition that this is the condition, the left-handed notification effect can be executed. Further, since the sub-control unit 90 does not execute the right-handed notification effect in this special state, it is set as a period during which neither the left-handed notification effect nor the right-handed notification effect is executed.

Most of all, if the game state is the low base state, the launch direction indicator 47 (first launch notification means) controlled by the above-mentioned main control unit 80 indicates whether or not the second special symbol is held and whether or not the variable display is in progress. Regardless of this, it is a display mode (notification mode) indicating a left-handed game. However, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the launch direction indicator 47 indicates a right-handed game state or a left-handed game state by a relatively small display unit (LED), and therefore, the display screen 7a is used. Compared to the launch notification effect (also referred to as "second launch notification means") performed, it is difficult for the player to recognize. Further, since most players play the game by paying attention to the display mode of the display screen 7a shown in FIG. 3 instead of the display mode of the main display 40 shown in FIG. 4, the display mode of the launch direction display 47 The changes are hard to notice.

Here, "Even if the game state after the jackpot game is set to the low base state, whether undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold storage unit or in the second effect hold storage unit. When the undigested hold information is not stored, but the effect symbol related to the second special symbol (second effect symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner, the left-handed notification prohibition flag is turned ON to detect right-handed. However, the reason why the left-handed notification is not performed or that the second left-handed notification effect shown in FIG. 58 is not immediately executed based on the setting of the low base state is (pending or changing). This is because there is a possibility that the big hit game will occur again based on the second special symbol winning / failing determination whose execution is confirmed. Then, when the big hit game occurs again, it is necessary to perform a right-handed game in which the game ball is launched into the right game area (second game area). For example, if the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the low base state and the second left-handed notification effect (fourth launch notification effect) is immediately executed, the second special symbol is right or wrong during the subsequent hold or change. If a big hit is made based on the result of the determination, the right-handed notification effect will be executed again in a very short period of time. In this way, in a short period of time after the end of the right-handed game state (big hit game), the left-handed notification effect is once performed to perform the left-handed game, and when the big hit is made again, the right-handed notification is given again. When a game mode (launch direction notification mode) such as performing a production and performing a right-handed game is executed, the player feels annoyed and may reduce the interest of the game.

In order to prevent the game from being enjoyed due to such a complicated launch notification effect, "Even if the game state after the big hit game is set to the low base state, it is undigested in the second effect hold storage unit. When the hold information is stored, or the undigested hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit, but the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. , The left-handed notification prohibition flag is turned ON and the second left-handed notification effect is not executed until all the variation display of the second effect symbol is completed (until the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is displayed). It is supposed to be. As a result, in this special state, the left-handed notification effect is not executed even if the player continues the right-handed game in the low base state or stops firing.

In addition, when the big hit game is executed based on the variation display of the second effect symbol (the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit or a small hit and passes through a specific area to become a big hit). , The left-handed notification effect will continue to be prohibited during the jackpot game. On the other hand, all the second effect hold (second special symbol hold) is eliminated, and the variable display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol is finished, and the effect symbol related to this second special symbol is finished. When the jackpot game is not executed based on the variation display of (second effect symbol), a process (S5014) for turning off the left-handed notification prohibition flag is executed.

Specifically, in S5007, it is determined that the hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit (NO in S5007), and the effect symbol related to the second special symbol (second effect symbol) is being displayed in a variable manner. If it is determined that it is not (NO in S5011), turn off the re-chance mode flag (if it is OFF, keep it OFF) (S5012), turn off the second launch notification flag (S5013), and prohibit left-handed notification. Turn off the flag (S5014), set the second left-handed notification effect execution command (S5015), and finish the process. Further, when the second left-handed notification effect execution command set in S5015 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU of the image control board 100 causes the predetermined effect image shown in FIG. 58. Is read from the ROM of the image control board 100, and a launch notification effect (launch direction notification effect) is performed on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7. Specifically, in the "second left-handed notification effect (fourth launch notification effect)", a character display such as "Chance mode has ended, please aim at the left area and fire" is displayed on the display screen 7a for a predetermined period. Display on. As a result, when the game ball is subsequently detected by the gate 28 (right-handed game is detected), the first left-handed notification effect (third launch notification effect) is based on the gate passage processing (S4420) shown in FIG. Will be executed.

Further, in the first embodiment, the state in which the game state is set to the high base state (second frequency state) is referred to as "chance mode", and the frequency of entering the second starting port is increased (second frequency state). It is easy to enter the ball into the starting port). The probability of being judged as a big hit in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the same as the probability of being judged as a big hit in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment, but the probability of being judged as a small hit in the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is the first special symbol hit / miss. It is set higher than the judgment. As a result, the big hit is made based on the small hit (small hit V), so that the possibility that the next big hit game will be executed in a short period of time is set very high. Therefore, in the chance mode, there is a high possibility that the next big hit game will be executed during the chance mode, that is, there is a high possibility that a so-called consecutive villa (continuous big hit game) will occur. Further, if the jackpot is a time-saving jackpot, the chance mode will be set again after the jackpot game is completed.

In this chance mode (time saving state, high base state), the probability of being in the time saving state when the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit is 49.5%. In addition, the probability that the time will be shortened when the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is a small hit and a big hit is obtained based on passing through a specific area is 49.8%. That is, the probability that the jackpot game is executed during the chance mode and the chance mode (time saving state) is set again after the jackpot game is completed is about 50%.

On the other hand, in the low base state (non-time saving state, normal state), the probability of being in the time saving state when the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is a big hit is 100%. In addition, the probability that the time will be shortened when the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is a small hit and the result is a big hit based on passing through a specific area is also 100%. That is, in the low base state (non-time saving state, normal state), when the second special symbol winning / failing determination is executed and the jackpot game is executed, the chance mode (time saving state, high base state) is performed after the jackpot game is completed. ) Is set to 100%. In addition, the probability that the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is determined to be a big hit is "1 / 215.57", which is the same as the probability that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is judged to be a big hit, which is a small judgment. It is set to a difficult probability to judge a big hit by the number of times (for example, "1" times).

On the other hand, the probability that the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is determined to be a small hit is "1 / 4.07", and the probability that the result of the first special symbol hit / fail judgment is determined to be a small hit is "1/19". It is said to be ".99". Therefore, the probability that the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination is determined to be a small hit is set to be much higher than the probability that the result of the first special symbol winning / failing determination is determined to be a small hit. Further, in the second special symbol winning / failing determination, the possibility of determining a small hit with a small number of determinations (for example, "1" times) is relatively high (about 25% for each determination). Therefore, if the second special symbol hit / fail judgment is executed in the low base state (normal state, non-time saving state), there is a high possibility that the jackpot game will be executed, and the chance mode (high) will always occur after the jackpot game is completed. Since it is set to the base state), it can be said that there is a high possibility that the chance mode will be executed.

Here, the second special symbol hit / fail judgment in the low base state is set to be more advantageous than the first special symbol hit / fail judgment in the low base state, but in the low base state, the game ball to the second starting port is set. The frequency of entering the ball is set low. Therefore, in the low base state, it is difficult to insert the game ball into the second starting port and execute the second special symbol winning / failing determination which is advantageous to the player. In addition, since the left-handed game is performed in the low base state, it is very difficult (impossible) to let the game ball pass through the gate 28 or enter the game ball into the second starting port 21 in the first place. It can be said that.

On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, the second special symbol winning / failing determination can be performed relatively easily in the low base state when the gaming state is set to the high base state. In the high base state, it is easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 21, so that the game ball is inserted into the second starting port 21 to display the second special symbol in a variable manner and to display the second special symbol. 2 It is assumed that undigested hold information (second special figure hold) is stored in the special figure hold storage unit. Then, in this state, the big hit game is executed based on the determination result of the second special symbol being displayed in a variable manner, and when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the low base state, "in the low base state". The second special symbol winning / failing determination is executed (special state) ”.

Therefore, "when the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the low base state, undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold storage unit, or the second When the undigested hold information is not stored in the effect hold storage unit, but the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner ”, the second is executed in the low base state from now on. 2 It is a state showing the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, and is regarded as a "re-chance mode" in which the player is likely to return to the "chance mode (high base state)" again. Then, a re-chance mode flag is provided as a flag to indicate a period in which there is a high possibility of entering the "chance mode" again ("re-chance mode"), and this re-chance mode flag is turned on in S5010. .. The sub-control unit can determine the state of the re-chance mode flag and execute the re-chance effect on the display screen 7a or the like.

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

By doing so as described above, it is possible to prevent the launch notification effect such as the right-handed notification effect and the left-handed notification effect from being executed frequently by the player, and the player can change the firing direction many times in a short period of time. It is possible to eliminate the trouble of switching and prevent the game from being annoying. This makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 41 (B) and 60 to 62. In the first embodiment, during the big hit game, the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is turned on so that the hall computer or the like connected to the external output device 83 (signal output unit, external terminal version 141) can easily grasp the period of consecutive villas. And, if it is any of the time-saving games, a specific signal (special signal) output in the ON state is provided. As a result, the hall computer or the like that has received the specific signal can determine that the villa period (specific period) is in effect if the specific signal is determined to be in the ON state. However, it is not limited to such an aspect. In the embodiment of the first embodiment, it is very easy to determine whether or not the period is the consecutive villa period, with the period determined by the gaming machine side as the consecutive villa period. However, it is a special signal because it is difficult for the hall computer to set the period of consecutive villas depending on the individual signal, or it is not treated in the same way as the external output signal of the pachinko machine for other types. Therefore, there was a problem that it was not versatile. It should be noted that the control unit for determining whether the gaming state of the gaming machine is either (1) during the jackpot game, (2) the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag ON, or (3) during the time saving game is set to ". It is called "state judgment control unit".

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

The information output circuit 82 of the main control board 80 of the second embodiment includes the first to sixth output units as in the first embodiment, and the signal generated by the game control microcomputer 81 is the information output circuit 82 ( The signals are output from the first to sixth output units of the signal output unit) to the external output device 83 (signal output unit, external signal output unit, external terminal version 141) in the ON state or OFF state, respectively. Further, a big hit game information signal (a hit game signal) can be output from the first output unit of the information output circuit 82, a time saving medium signal can be output from the second output unit, and a time saving medium signal can be output from the third output unit. Special figure 2 Continuous fluctuation signal (continuous signal) can be output, a small hit game in-game signal can be output from the 4th output section, and a special symbol confirmation signal can be output from the 5th output section. An error signal can be output from the output unit. These output signals are switched to an ON state (signal logic: 1) or an OFF state (signal logic: 0) according to the game state.

Specifically, the jackpot game information signal is output in the ON state at the start of the jackpot game, and is output in the OFF state after a lapse of a predetermined period from the end of the jackpot game. That is, the "big hit game information signal" is output in the ON state during the execution of the big hit game and in the delay time of a predetermined period after the end of the big hit, and is output in the OFF state in the other periods. In this respect, in the first embodiment, it is different from the "big hit game in-game signal" that is output in the ON state only during the execution of the big hit game.

Further, the time saving medium signal is output in the ON state during the time saving state (during the high base state), and is output in the OFF state during the non-time saving state. Further, the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal is output in the ON state when the second special symbol is continuously changed and displayed in the OFF state, and is output in the OFF state when the first special symbol is changed and displayed in the ON state. Further, the signal during the small hit game is output in the ON state during the execution of the small hit game, and is output in the OFF state during the non-execution of the small hit game. Further, the special symbol confirmation signal is turned on for a predetermined time (0.6 s in this embodiment) from the time when the fluctuation of the special symbol is stopped (fixed stop display), and is turned off when the predetermined time elapses in the ON state. NS. Further, the error signal (abnormal signal) is turned on when a predetermined error (for example, frame opening) is detected, and is turned off when the error is released (for example, frame closing).

[Information output processing]
Next, the information output process (S209) of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 60 to 62. In the information output process (S209) of the second embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game execution flag is ON, that is, whether or not the jackpot game is being executed (S5151). When it is determined in S5151 that the jackpot game execution flag is ON, that is, the jackpot game is being executed (YES in S5151), the jackpot game information flag is turned ON and the jackpot game information signal is output in the ON state. The hall computer or the like that has received the jackpot game information signal in the ON state determines that the current gaming state is in the jackpot game. Here, the "big hit game information signal" is output in the ON state or the OFF state corresponding to the state (ON or OFF) of the big hit game information flag, and the big hit game is being executed (role continuous operation device). It is a signal indicating that (during operation).

Further, as described above, the ON state "big hit game information signal" is turned off after a predetermined time (50 ms in this embodiment) has elapsed from the end of the big hit game. This makes it possible to delay the timing at which the jackpot game information signal changes from ON to OFF, and set the ON period to be slightly longer than the actual execution period of the jackpot game. As a result, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set to the non-time saving state (low base state), and the second special symbol is set based on the holding information stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 85b in the non-time saving state. When the variable display is performed, the jackpot game information signal, the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal, and the time saving medium signal are all turned off at the timing after the jackpot game ends and before the variable display of the second special symbol starts. It is possible to prevent it reliably.

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

When it is determined in S5155 that the delay time is being measured by the delay timer (YES in S5155), the process proceeds to S5157. In S5157, if the value of the delay timer is determined to be "0" and it is not "0", that is, it is determined that the delay time is still being measured (delay processing is being executed) (NO in S5157), S5160 Move to processing. When the delay timer value is determined to be "0" in S5157 (YES in S5157), the jackpot game information flag is turned off (S5158), the jackpot game information signal is output in the OFF state (S5159), and S5160 Move to processing. As a result, the delay processing of the jackpot game information signal is completed. The delay time may be set to a time longer than the period (4 ms) of the interrupt processing (S105), and may not be 50 ms.

In S5160, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is ON. The "special symbol 2 continuous fluctuation flag" changes the second special symbol continuously (two or more times in a row) among the first special symbol and the second special symbol in the special symbol changing process (S1104). It is turned on based on the display. Further, when the first special symbol is changed and displayed while the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is turned ON, it is turned off. In this embodiment, the number of consecutive times is set to 2, but when the number of consecutive times is set to 3 or more and the second special symbol is continuously changed and displayed the predetermined number of times, the "special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag" is turned ON. It may be the one to do.

When it is determined in S5160 that the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is ON (YES in S5160), the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal is output in the ON state (S5161), and the process proceeds to S5163. A hall computer or the like that has received the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal in the ON state can determine that the current gaming state is a state in which the second special symbol is continuously changed and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag is not ON (NO in S5160), the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal is output in the OFF state (S5162), and the process proceeds to S5163. A hall computer or the like that has received the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal in the OFF state can determine that the current gaming state is a state in which the second special symbol is not continuously changed and displayed. In S5163, it is determined whether the time saving flag is ON (S5163), and if it is determined that the time saving flag is ON (YES in S5163), the time saving medium signal is output in the ON state (S5113), and the process proceeds to S5120. do. A hall computer or the like that has received the time saving medium signal in the ON state can determine that the current gaming state is the time saving state. When it is determined in S5163 that the time saving flag is not ON (NO in S5163), the time saving medium signal is output in the OFF state (S5115), and the process proceeds to S5120. A hall computer or the like that has received the time saving medium signal in the OFF state can determine that the current gaming state is the non-time saving state. Further, since the processes of S5120 to S5131 shown in FIG. 62 are the same as the processes of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

As described above, in the second embodiment, a plurality of signals can be externally output as the signals generated by the game control microcomputer 81, and the externally output signals are read by a hall computer or the like connected to the external output device. It is possible to grasp the period of consecutive villas (specific period), the number of big hit games (number of consecutive villas) during the period of consecutive villas, the number of variable displays, etc., and provide the game information to the player. In particular, since the jackpot game information signal, the time saving medium signal, and the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal are output as signals that can grasp the consecutive villa period, it is possible to appropriately grasp the consecutive villa period based on these. ..

Further, similarly to the first embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment also determines whether or not the special figure 2 is in a state of continuously changing and displaying by the continuous fluctuation signal of the special figure 2, and the gaming state after the big hit game is completed. Even if is in a non-time saving state, if the jackpot game is executed again based on the result of the second special symbol winning / failing determination related to the second special symbol reservation, the determination of the consecutive villa period is turned off. It was possible to judge that the period of consecutive villas was continuing without any problems. In addition, according to the jackpot game information signal, it is considered that the jackpot game is still ongoing for a predetermined period even after the jackpot game is actually finished, so that the hall computer has finished the consecutive villa period even though it is a consecutive villa period. It is possible to surely prevent the judgment. As a result, the period of consecutive villas can be set as long as possible, the number of big hit games during the period of consecutive villas (so-called number of consecutive villas) can be counted as high as possible, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Next, the pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 to 67. The pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment is partially different from the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the first embodiment in the structure of the gaming machine frame 50 and the configuration of the control unit. Since the other parts have the same structure, the differences will be mainly explained, and the common parts will be omitted. Further, the configuration common to that of the first embodiment will be described with reference to the same reference numerals.

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

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

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

On the right side of the operation mechanism unit (game medium storage unit) 230, a handle (launching operation means) 60 for launching the game ball with a firing intensity according to the rotation angle is provided. Further, the operation mechanism unit 230 includes a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing game balls (game medium) and a surplus ball saucer (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hit ball supply plate 61. Is provided. Further, the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (cross key) 64 that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses. The select button 64 is composed of an upward button, a downward button, a left direction button, and a right direction button. Further, on the left side of the operation mechanism unit 230, a call switch 180 (operation means, input means) for calling (calling) employees in the hall is provided. The call switch 180 is arranged next to the select button 64 at a position easily visible to the player. A detailed description of the call switch 180 will be described later.

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

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

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

As shown in FIGS. 64 and 65, the front end position P1 of the upper decorative unit 200 is in front of the front end position P2 of the operation mechanism unit 230. That is, the upper decorative unit 200 protrudes most forward from the other units (members) of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 51). Therefore, in the gaming machine frame 50, the upper decorative unit 200 has a shape protruding toward the player, and it is possible to give an impact in terms of shape. Since the upper decorative unit 200 protrudes greatly forward, the accommodating portion 290 becomes larger, and the frame movable body 600 can be made larger.

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

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

When the call button 163 is pressed (pressed), a call signal is transmitted from the data display 160 to the hall computer 142. As a result, the hall computer 142 can grasp that the data display 160 is in the calling state. In this case, the employee of the hall heads for the pachinko gaming machine 151 on which the call button 163 is pressed. At this time, the calling lamp 164 continues to emit light (lights up) based on the pressing operation of the calling button 163. This indicates to the player, employees around him, and the like that the data display 160 is in the calling state.

Then, when the player or the employee of the called hall presses the call button 163 while the data display 160 is in the calling state, a non-calling signal is transmitted from the data display 160 to the hall computer 142. Will be done. Thereby, the hall computer 142 can grasp that the data display 160 has been switched to the non-calling state (normal state). At this time, the calling lamp 164 is switched from lighting to extinguishing based on the pressing operation of the calling button 163. As a result, it is indicated to the player, employees around him, and the like that the call state of the data display 160 has been released.

The display device 162 has a start number display unit 165 that indicates the number of times the special symbol has been variablely displayed, a jackpot number display unit that indicates the number of big hits won today (predetermined period), and the number of prize balls (number of winning balls). A prize ball number display unit and the like are provided. The display unit provided on the display device 162 is not limited to the start number display unit, the jackpot count display unit, and the prize ball number display unit, and is a high-probability occurrence number display unit that indicates the number of occurrences of the high-probability state. Alternatively, the previous day's jackpot count display unit or the like indicating the number of winnings of the previous day's jackpot may be provided, and can be changed as appropriate.

The display device 162 can change the forward tilt angle θ with respect to the fixing device 161 from 15 degrees to 25 degrees. When the display device 162 is tilted forward in this way, the display device 162 can be easily seen by the sitting player. However, as described above, if the frame movable body 600 projects upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, the frame movable body 600 may interfere with the display device 162.

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

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 66, in the pachinko gaming machine 151 of the third embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the main control board 80 is a one-chip microcomputer for game control that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. 81 (hereinafter, also referred to as “game control microcomputer”) is mounted. The game control microcomputer 81 (game control unit) includes a ROM that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM that is used as a work memory, a CPU that executes a program stored in the ROM, data and signals. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) for input / output of is included.

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

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

The first start port sensor 20a, the second start port sensor 21a, the first big winning opening sensor 30a, the second big winning opening sensor 35a, the specific area sensor 39a, and the general entry opening sensor 27a have detected the game ball. Based on this, it is also referred to as a "first specific signal output unit" that outputs a first specific signal to the main control board 80 (game control unit). The first specific signal output by these first specific signal output units (first start port detection signal, second start port detection signal, first big winning opening detection signal, second big winning opening detection signal, specific area detection signal, The general input port detection signal) is input to the main control board 80 (game control unit), and after a predetermined control process is executed by the game control microcomputer 81, an external output signal (big hit signal, symbol confirmation signal, prize) is executed. It is output to the external terminal board 141 (external output unit) as a ball information signal, a game state signal, etc.).

In addition, the first specific signal (first start port detection signal, second start port detection signal, first big prize opening detection signal, second big prize opening detection signal, specific area detection) output by these first specific signal output units. The signal (general input port detection signal) is input to the main control board 80 (game control unit, main board), and after a predetermined control process is executed by the game control microcomputer 81, the payout control board 110 (game control board 110) is further executed. After being input to the game control unit (main board) and executing a predetermined control process by the payout control microcomputer 116, the external terminal board 141 (external output unit) is used as an external output signal (for example, a prize ball information signal). It is output. Further, the starting port detection signal is also referred to as a "guidance detection signal".

Further, the main control board 80 is also referred to as a hit / miss determination control unit that makes a pass / fail judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Further, the main control board 80 and the payout control unit 110 are also referred to as a special game control unit that executes a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player when the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result. Further, the payout control unit 110 is also referred to as a game profit giving control unit that manages and controls the amount of the game profit given.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives signals from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. The payout control board 110 is installed adjacent to the payout device 120 (prize ball and ball lending) and the card unit (pachinko gaming machine 151, and enables ball lending based on information such as the inserted prepaid card. The launch device is connected via a launch control circuit (not shown). The launcher 112 includes a handle 60.

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

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

The payout sensor described above outputs a first specific signal to the payout control board 110 (game control unit, main board, game profit granting control unit) based on the detection of the game ball. Also called "output section". The first specific signal (payout sensor detection signal) output by the first specific signal output unit is input to the payout control board 110 (game control unit), and after a predetermined control process is executed by the payout control microcomputer 116. , It is output to the external terminal board 141 (external output unit) as an external output signal (prize ball information signal, etc.).

Further, as in the first embodiment, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90. Since the configurations of other control boards such as the sub control board, the image control board, the voice control board, and the lamp control board are the same as those in the first embodiment, detailed description thereof will be omitted (see FIG. 5).

As shown in FIG. 66, in the third embodiment, the external terminal board 141 (corresponding to the external output device 83) is connected to both the main control board 80 and the payout control board 110. Alternatively, the external terminal board 141 (external output device) may be connected to the main control board 80 and not to the payout control board 110 (provided that the output signal from the payout control board 110 is not connected). Can be output to the external terminal board 141 via the main control board 80). Further, the external terminal board 141 may be connected to the payout control board 110 and not to the main control board 80 (however, the output signal from the main control board 80 may be connected to the payout control board 110 via the payout control board 110. It is possible to output to 141). Further, even when the external terminal board 141 is connected to both the main control board 80 and the payout control board 110 as in the third embodiment, the output signal from the main control board 80 is sent to the payout control board 110. The output signal may be output to the external terminal board 141 via the main control board 80, or the output signal from the payout control board 110 may be output to the external terminal board 141 via the main control board 80.

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

The external terminal plate 141 can output a jackpot signal (a jackpot gaming signal) from one of the plurality of channels. The jackpot signal is a signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed. Further, the external terminal plate 141 can output a symbol confirmation signal (special symbol confirmation signal) from one of the plurality of channels. The symbol confirmation signal (special symbol confirmation signal) is a signal indicating that the special symbol that has been variablely displayed has been stopped and displayed. Further, the external terminal plate 141 can output a prize ball information signal from one of a plurality of channels. The prize ball information signal is a signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) of prize balls (game profit) have been discharged. Further, the external terminal plate 141 can output a call signal from one of a plurality of channels. The call signal is a signal indicating that the call switch 180, which will be described in detail later, has been pressed. Further, the external terminal version 141 can output a frame opening signal from one of a plurality of channels. The frame opening signal (frame signal) is a signal indicating that the gaming machine frame 50, which will be described in detail later, is open.

In addition to the above-mentioned signals, when the variable winning device 22 and the big winning device (the first big winning device 31 and the second big winning device 36) are not operating, the winning opening (the first big winning opening) related to these devices 30, a security signal indicating that there was a prize in the second large winning opening 35, the second starting port 21), a starting port signal indicating that there was a winning in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21; A high-probability state signal indicating that the player is in a high-probability state, which will be described later, and an excess ball-entry indicating that a predetermined number or more of game balls have been entered in a predetermined period at a specific entry port. Signals and the like can be output from each channel. Further, in addition to the above-mentioned jackpot signal, a signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed or in a high base state (a continuous villa signal, an advantageous state signal) or the like may be configured to be output, and an external terminal board may be configured. The type of signal output from 141 can be changed as appropriate.

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

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

The data display 160 counts the number of times that the special symbol is variablely displayed based on the switching from non-reception to reception (ON edge) of the symbol confirmation signal, and the count value is the number of starts of the data display 160. Display on the display. That is, when the first start port sensor 20a or the second start port sensor 21a detects the entry of a ball, the detection signal is input to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. As a result, the game control microcomputer 81 acquires various random number values such as a big hit random number, which will be described later, and determines whether or not the game is a big hit. Then, the game control microcomputer 81 variablely displays a special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicating a determination result of whether or not it is a big hit, and then displays a stop display (confirmed display). At this time (at the timing when the stop is displayed), the game control microcomputer 81 outputs an outer end output signal indicating a definite display of the special symbol to the external terminal board 150. As a result, the external terminal plate 141 outputs the symbol confirmation signal to the data display 160. As a result, the data display 160 displays the start number display unit by increasing the number of times the special symbol is variablely displayed by one.

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

Further, the data display 160 counts the number of times the jackpot has occurred based on the switching from non-reception to reception (ON edge) of the jackpot signal, and displays the count value on the jackpot count display unit of the data display 160. .. That is, as described above, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the acquired big hit random number, and if the determination result is a big hit, after variable display of a special symbol indicating that it is a big hit, Stop display. Then, when the stop display of the special symbol indicating that the game is a big hit is completed, the game control microcomputer 81 outputs an outer end output signal indicating that the big hit game (opening game, round game, ending game) is being executed. Output to board 141. As a result, the external terminal plate 141 outputs the jackpot signal to the data display 160. As a result, the data display 160 displays the jackpot count display unit by increasing the number of jackpot occurrences by one. The outer end output signal indicating that the jackpot game is being executed continues to be output until the ending game is completed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the aspect of FIG. 66, the call switch 180 (call sensor 181) is passed through the payout control board 110 (main board, game control unit) and the main control board 80 (main board, game control unit) to the external terminal board 141. It was configured to connect to. In this mode, the call switch 180 (call sensor 181) is passed through the payout control board 110 (main board, game control unit) without going through the main control board 80 (main board, game control unit). It may be configured to be connected to the external terminal board 141. Further, instead of changing to such an embodiment, the call switch 180 (call sensor 181) is passed through the main control board 80 (main board, game control unit) without going through the payout control board 110 (main board, game control unit). It may be configured to be connected to the external terminal board 141. Even in this case, the detection signal (second specific signal) by the call sensor 181 is input to the payout control board 110 or the main control board 80, but is used for the control processing of the payout control microcomputer 116 or the game control microcomputer 81. It is output to the external terminal board 150 as it is. That is, the payout control board 110 or the main control board 80 simply serves as a relay board between the call switch 180 and the external terminal board 150. Therefore, even if the detection signal by the call sensor 181 is input to the payout control board 110 or the main control board 80, the control process related to the detection signal and the payout by the payout control microcomputer 116, or the game control by the game control microcomputer 81. It has nothing to do with processing.

In the above-described configuration, the call signal output based on the pressing operation of the call switch 180 is output from the external terminal plate 150 and input to the data display 160. The data display 160 causes the call lamp 164 to emit light to indicate the call state. Then, the data display 160 can transmit a call signal to the hall computer 142 to make it known that the data display 160 is in the call state. As a result, it is possible to call the employees of the hall to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in which the call switch 180 is pressed.

After that, when the player or the employee of the called hall presses the call switch 180 again, the detection signal by the call switch 180 is output to the external terminal board 141 via the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80. Will be done. As a result, the external terminal board 141 outputs a call signal to the data display 160. In this way, the data display 160 that inputs the call signal while in the call state turns off the call lamp 164 to indicate the non-call state. Then, the data display 160 can transmit a non-calling signal to the hall computer 142 to make it known that the data display 160 has been switched to the non-calling state.

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

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

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

By the way, in a short player, the upper decorative unit 200 projecting forward and the frame movable body 600 projecting upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 cause the calling lamp 164 of the data display 160 to emit light. May be difficult to see or completely invisible. That is, after the call switch 180 is pressed, it may not be known whether or not the call is currently in progress (the call state of the data display 160). Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the call switch 180 is pressed, the call lamp 182 blinks, so that it is possible to visually recognize that the call operation is being performed. As a result, the player who presses and operates the call switch 180 can grasp that the current call is in progress without looking at the lighting of the call lamp 164.

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

FIG. 67 shows another aspect of the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 151 of Example 3 shown in FIG. In FIG. 66, a call signal (second specific signal) is input to the payout control board 110, but the call signal is not input to the payout control microcomputer 116 (control processing is performed by the payout control microcomputer 116). It was output from the payout control board 110 (without). Further, the call signal (second specific signal) output from the payout control board 110 is then input to the main control board 80 as it is, but the call signal is not input to the game control microcomputer 81 ( It is output from the main control board 80 (without being controlled by the game control microcomputer 81). Further, the call signal (the second specific signal) output from the main control board 80 is then directly input to the external terminal board 141.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 67, instead of the above-described embodiment, when the call signal (second specific signal) is input to the payout control board 110, the call signal is input to the payout control microcomputer 116 and is paid out. It is assumed that the output is directly output from the payout control microcomputer 116 and the payout control board 110 without being controlled by the control microcomputer 116. Similarly, when the call signal (second specific signal) output from the payout control board 110 is input to the main control board 80, the call signal is input to the game control microcomputer 81 to control the game. It is output from the game control microcomputer 81 and the main control board 81 as it is without being controlled by the game control microcomputer 81. Further, the call signal (the second specific signal) output from the main control board 80 is then directly input to the external terminal board 141.

Further, as for the frame opening signal (second specific signal), similarly to the ringing signal (second specific signal), when the frame opening signal (second specific signal) is input to the payout control board 110, the frame is opened. It is assumed that the signal is input to the payout control microcomputer 116 and is output as it is from the payout control microcomputer 116 and the payout control board 110 without being controlled by the payout control microcomputer 116. Further, the frame opening signal (the second specific signal) output from the payout control board 110 is then directly input to the external terminal board 141.

Further, instead of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 66 and 67, the second specific signal may be input to only one of the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80 and output without control processing, or the payout control board may be output. It may be configured to input to both 110 and the main control board 80, output to any control board without control processing, and input to an external terminal board. Further, it may be input to a control board other than the payout control board 110 and the main control board 80, output as it is without control processing, and input to an external terminal board.

Further, as another embodiment, the payout control board 110 may be provided with an input time measuring unit (measurement unit) for measuring the input time of the frame opening signal (frame signal). Then, when the frame opening signal output from the frame opening switch 183 is input to the payout control unit 110, the input time measuring unit inputs the frame opening signal to the payout control board 110 (continuous input time). The frame opening signal may be output from the payout control board 110 only when the measurement time exceeds a specific time (for example, 1 second). Then, the frame opening signal (the second specific signal) output from the payout control board 110 is input to the external terminal board 141. As a result, when the gaming machine frame (front frame) is opened for a very short time (within a specific time), there is almost no risk of fraud, etc., so a frame opening signal is sent from the payout control board 110. Do not output. That is, when the gaming machine frame (front frame) is opened for a very short time (within a specific time), the frame opening signal is not output to the external terminal board and is not output to the hall computer or the like. As a result, information that is not likely to be fraudulent can be deleted as much as possible, for example, when the frame is opened for a very short time due to vibration or when a frame opening signal is output due to noise. It is possible to reduce the troublesome work such as as much as possible.

[Other Aspect 1]
In the above-described embodiment, the consecutive villa period is set by using the specific flag output based on the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag and the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation signal. That is, in Examples 1 and 2, if any of the jackpot game state, the time-saving game state, and the state in which the second special symbol continuously fluctuates and is displayed, it is determined that the consecutive villa period (specific period). The signal was output so that it could be done. However, the specification of the consecutive villa period is not limited to such an aspect. In another aspect, any of the jackpot game state, the time saving game state, and the variable display of the second special symbol may be determined as the consecutive villa period. In this other aspect, instead of the special figure 2 continuous fluctuation flag, the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is turned on when the second special symbol is variable display, and is turned off when the first special symbol is variable display. 2 Set a variable flag. Then, in the first embodiment, the condition for turning on the specific flag is that the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is ON, and in the second embodiment, the ON state when the special figure 2 fluctuation flag is ON. It is assumed that a "special figure 2 fluctuation signal" is provided, which outputs in the OFF state and outputs in the OFF state when it is OFF. As a result, the determination control of the consecutive villa period becomes easier and simpler.

[Other Aspect 2]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine of another aspect 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 51. In the first embodiment, "when the game state after the jackpot game is set to the non-time saving state (low base state), undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold storage unit, or the first 2 When the undigested hold information is not stored in the effect hold storage unit, but the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner ”, that is, in the re-chance mode (special state). , Uniformly, turn on the left-handed notification prohibition flag, turn off the left-handed notification flag on condition that the variation display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol ends, and turn off the left-handed notification effect. Made possible to execute.

In another aspect 2, "when the game state after the jackpot game is set to the non-time saving state (low base state), undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold storage unit, or Even if the undigested hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit, but the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner, the left-handed notification prohibition flag is displayed. Is not set uniformly, but when there is a high possibility that a jackpot game will be executed based on the variable display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol, the left-handed notification prohibition flag is set. It is turned on so that the left-handed notification effect is not executed. In addition, "when there is a high possibility that the jackpot game is executed based on the variable display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol" is stored in the second effect hold storage unit. 2 It refers to the case where the judgment result of the production hold information is a big hit and the case where the judgment result is a small hit. This may be determined by a preliminary determination, or may be determined by a determination at the start of fluctuation. In addition, as a so-called flag effect, there is a possibility that a jackpot game may be executed based on the variation display of the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol, even in a certain variation pattern among the out-of-range fluctuations. The left-handed notification prohibition flag may be turned ON by regarding it as "when it is high".

Specifically, in the launch notification process after the end of the jackpot game of the other aspect 2, the processes from S5051 to S5058 and S5061 are the same as the launch notification process after the end of the jackpot game of the first embodiment. Omit. In another aspect 2, "when it is determined that the game state after the jackpot game is set to the low base state and the undigested hold information is stored in the second effect hold storage unit, or When it is determined that the undigested hold information is not stored in the second effect hold storage unit, but the effect symbol (second effect symbol) related to the second special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner ”, that is, YES in S5057. If it is determined to be, or if it is determined to be YES in S5061, the process proceeds to S5059.

In S5059, whether or not there is a hit (big hit or small hit) as a result of the undigested hold information stored in the second effect hold storage unit or the variable display of the effect symbol related to the second special symbol being executed. (S5059), if it is determined that there is a hit (big hit or small hit) (YES in S5059), there is a high possibility that the big hit game will be executed and set to the high base state, so the left-handed notification prohibition flag Is turned on. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5059 that there is no hit (big hit or small hit), that is, it is a miss (NO in S5059), the process proceeds to S5062 to S5064 without turning on the left-handed notification prohibition flag. Since the processing of S5062 to S5064 is the same processing as the firing notification processing after the end of the big hit game of the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

As a result, if the result of the second special symbol hit / fail judgment (judgment result related to the second special symbol hold) executed in the low base state is incorrect, the effect symbol related to the second special symbol (second effect symbol) ), Without waiting for the end of the variable display (end of the special state), promptly (along with the display control of the launch direction indicator 47 controlled by the main control unit 80), the second left-handed notification effect is executed. , When right-handed hitting is detected, it is possible to set the first left-handed hitting notification effect to a state in which it can be executed. In addition, with such a configuration, a skilled player can perform a right-handed game and perform a left-handed notification effect during a low base state after the end of the big hit game and a variable display of the second special symbol. It is also possible to use whether or not the game is played as an index (notice effect) for determining whether or not the jackpot game is executed again or whether or not the chance mode is entered again. This makes it possible to provide a new game property, such as determining whether or not the next big hit game or a high base state will occur depending on the presence or absence of the launch notification effect, and the game state after the big hit game ends is a low base state. It is possible to enhance the game entertainment when it is set to. In addition, it is possible to appropriately execute the launch notification effect without causing the player to have excessive expectations for the big hit.

[Other Aspect 3]
Further, in the first embodiment, the left-handed notification effect (first left-handed notification effect) shown in FIG. 44 is executed based on the passage of the game ball through the gate 28 provided in the right game area. , The present invention is not limited to such an aspect. In another aspect 3, another entry port (general entry port 27, etc.) provided so as to be able to detect the game ball launched in the right game area (second launch area) and another gate are provided, and these are used. A left-handed notification effect (first left-handed notification effect) may be executed based on the detection of the game ball. Further, instead of the game ball detecting means for detecting the game ball, an operation amount detecting means for detecting the rotation amount (operation amount) of the launch handle is provided, and the rotation amount (operation amount) is set to a predetermined amount (operation amount) by the operation amount detecting means. When it is detected that the amount (amount corresponding to right-handed hitting) has been reached, the process corresponding to FIG. 44 may be performed.

[Other Aspect 4]
Further, in the first embodiment, even if the gaming state is a low base state (excluding during the big hit game and the small hit game), the special state (during the variable display of the effect symbol related to the second special symbol) is Although it is assumed that the launch notification effect (left-handed notification effect) for instructing left-handed striking is not executed, the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when the game state is a low base state (excluding during a big hit game and a small hit game) and the left-handed notification prohibition flag is OFF, when a right-handed hit is detected, the first left-handed launch notification effect is executed. It shall be. When the game state is a low base state (excluding during a big hit game and a small hit game) and the left-handed notification prohibition flag is ON, even if right-handed is detected, the first left-handed launch notification effect is produced. Is not executed, and "another launch notification effect" may be executed. Various modes can be considered as display modes and execution modes of this "other launch notification effect". For example, similar to the first left-handed launch notification effect, the player is instructed to left-handed, but in a less conspicuous manner than the first left-handed launch notification effect (in a state where the player plays a left-handed game). It is possible to execute in a mode that is difficult to recognize. For example, when displaying "another launch notification effect" on the display screen 7a, it may be displayed in a smaller size so as to be less noticeable than the first left-handed launch notification effect, or the end of the display screen 7a. It may be displayed in a graphic shape without displaying characters. In addition, the first left-handed launch notification effect is displayed on the display screen 7a so as to be conspicuous to the player, while the "other launch notification effect" is lit / blinked by using a lamp or the like outside the display screen 7a. It may be displayed in the manner of.

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

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

Further, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, a hall computer capable of receiving the specific information and the second specific information output by the information output means is provided, and the control means of the hall computer analyzes the specific information and the second specific information. It is possible to provide a variety of game information to a player by using it by performing calculations or the like. For example, the hall computer uses a specific period determination means capable of grasping a specific period in which specific information is the second form, and the number of times a special game (big hit game) occurs in the specific period (so-called counting of the number of consecutive villas). The number of special games counted by the special game counting means is reset (recounted) based on the special game counting means for counting and the change of the specific information from the first form to the second form or the second form to the first form. ) May be provided with a counting reset means. It is also possible to provide a second special game counting means for counting the number of times the special game has occurred during the business hours. Further, a game information display device for displaying the values counted by the special game counting means and the second special game counting means is provided, and the hall computer controls the display of the game information display device to the player. It becomes possible to notify the game information. As a result, the player can use the game information as a reference for which game machine among a large number of game machines to play, when to end the game, and the like.

In the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, "the first game area launch notification is performed based on the establishment of the specific condition" may be any one that performs the first game area launch notification after at least the specific condition is satisfied. Further, the first game area launch notification may be performed based on the fact that another condition is satisfied (for example, the launch area detecting means detects a right-handed hit).
Further, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, in the "first frequency state in which the frequency of entering the variable starting port is a predetermined frequency", the state in which the ball cannot enter the variable starting port, that is, the frequency of entering the ball is 0. And the state where it is very difficult to enter the ball and the ball hardly enters the variable starting port. Further, the "specific display mode" refers to, for example, a big hit display mode or a small hit display mode. It should be noted that a plurality of different display modes may be provided for each of the big hit display mode and the small hit display mode.

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

Further, in the configuration of the game machine described above, "a game ball detection capable of setting the variable start port to a second frequency state in which the game ball has a high possibility of entering the ball based on the detection of the variable start port or the game ball". At least one of the means is placed at a position where the game ball launched into the first game area does not enter (detect) or at a position where it is difficult for the game ball launched into the first game area to enter (detect). " It is possible to This makes it possible to prevent the game ball from entering the variable starting port in the first frequency state. Further, "the firing intensity of the game ball has a first firing intensity and a second firing intensity having a firing intensity larger than the first firing intensity, and at least one of the above-mentioned variable starting port or the game ball detecting means is used for the game. When the game ball is launched at the second firing intensity of the region, the ball can be entered, and when the game ball is launched at the first firing intensity, the ball cannot be entered (undetectable). " ..

Further, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, "when the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the second frequency state, the identification information is displayed in a predetermined number of times in the second frequency state, and the first frequency is changed. When the state can be set and the second frequency state is set to the first frequency state, the first game area launch notification is not executed before the specific condition is satisfied, and the first after the specific condition is satisfied. It may be possible to execute the game area launch notification. " Further, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, "when the gaming state after the end of the special game is set to the second frequency state, the identification information is displayed in a predetermined number of times in the second frequency state, and the first frequency is changed. When the state is set to the state and the second frequency state is set to the first frequency state, the first game area launch notification is executed even if the launch area detecting means detects the game ball before the specific condition is satisfied. Instead, when the launch area detecting means detects the game ball after the specific condition is satisfied, the first game area launch notification may be executed.

Further, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, "during the execution of the variable display of the identification information based on the holding information of the holding information storage means stored based on the entry into the variable starting port, the launching area detecting means displays the gaming ball. Regardless of whether the gaming state at the time of detection is the first frequency state or the second frequency state, the first game area launch notification may not be executed. "

Further, in the above-mentioned configuration of the gaming machine, "the first gaming area launch detecting means for detecting the launch to the first gaming area is provided, and in the second frequency state, the game ball is detected by the first gaming area launch detecting means. If there is, the second game area launch notification indicating the launch to the second game area is executed, and in the first frequency state, while the variation of the identification information related to the hold is displayed, the second game area launch detection means is used to detect the game ball. Even if there is a detection of, the first game area launch notification is not executed, and even if the game ball is detected by the first game area launch detection means, the second game area launch notification is not executed. " .. In addition, "in the first frequency state, after the variable display of the identification information related to the hold information stored based on the entry into the variable start port is completed, the second game area launch detection means detects the game ball. And, even if the first game area launch notification is executed and the game ball is detected by the first game area launch detection means, the second game area launch notification is not executed. "

Further, in the above-described configuration of the gaming machine, the first starting port into which the game ball can enter, the variable second starting port in which the possibility of entering the game ball can be changed, and the game to the first starting port. A first hit / fail determination means that executes a first hit / fail judgment based on the ball's entry, a second hit / fail determination means that executes a second hit / fail determination based on the game ball's entry into the second starting port, and a game. The first variable entry port (first large winning opening) that can change between a state in which a ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and an entry in which a game ball can enter. A second variable entry port (second major winning opening) that can be changed into a ball-capable state and a ball-impossible state in which the game ball cannot enter, and has a specific area inside through which the game ball can pass. It is provided with a special game execution means capable of executing a special game in which the first variable entry port or the second variable entry port is in a state where the ball can be entered when the result of the first hit / fail determination or the second hit / fail determination is successful. May be.

The frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is set to the first frequency state having a predetermined frequency and the second frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is higher than that of the first frequency state. It may be provided with a game state setting means to be used. Further, it is assumed that the frequency of entering the game ball into the variable start port is the first frequency state of a predetermined frequency, and here, 0 is included in the "predetermined frequency". Further, as the result of the first hit / fail judgment or the second hit / fail judgment, there is a first specific result (big hit) and a second specific result (small hit), and the result of the first hit / miss judgment or the second hit / fail judgment is the first. A game ball enters the second variable entrance, which is a specific result, or the result of the first hit / fail judgment or the second hit / fail judgment becomes the second specific result and is ready for entry. May be provided with a jackpot game execution means for executing a jackpot game when the player passes through a specific area.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round is set to one, but the number of times the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is opened in one round is set. It may be multiple times or may have different open times.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control process of preferentially digesting the second special figure hold over the first special figure hold, the so-called special figure 2 priority control process, is not limited to this, and the first special figure hold is not limited to this. May be a control process that gives priority to the second special figure hold, that is, a so-called special figure 1 priority control process. In addition, no priority is set for the digestion of the first special figure hold and the digestion of the second special figure hold, and the oldest memorized one of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold is digested in order. It may be a control treatment, that is, a control process of so-called entry order (memory order) digestion.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the game ball has a big hit and a small hit as a result of the special symbol winning / failing determination, and when the big hit is obtained, and when the special symbol is a small hit and the specific area 39 provided in the large winning opening is set. An example of applying the present invention to a pachinko gaming machine (so-called type 1 type 2 gaming machine) capable of performing a jackpot game when and both times has passed is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention may be applied to a pachinko game (so-called type 1 gaming machine) in which a jackpot game can be executed only when the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a jackpot, or the result of the special symbol winning / failing determination is a jackpot. The present invention may be applied to a gaming machine provided with a probability setting means that can be set to a low probability state in which the probability of becoming a hit is low and a high probability state in which the probability of becoming a big hit is high. In addition, the present invention is applicable to all types of gaming machines, and the present invention may be carried out in combination with some or all of the above-mentioned examples, other aspects, and other configurations.

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

The gaming machine of the patent document (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2010-51655) is provided with a starting port and a variable starting port, and a jackpot game is executed based on the result of a hit / fail determination executed by entering the starting port or the variable starting port. Then, the game state after the end of the big hit game is a non-time saving state in which the frequency of entering the variable starting port is low, a time saving state in which the frequency of entering the variable starting port is high, and the probability of being judged as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment. It is possible to set a low low probability state or a high probability state in which the probability of being judged as a big hit in the hit / fail judgment is high. Then, it is described that the time saving information indicating whether or not the time saving state is set and the probability information indicating whether or not the time saving state is set are output from the external output terminal according to the change in the gaming state. ing.

However, as in Patent Document 1, there are cases where it is not possible to effectively indicate the period during which the period advantageous to the player continues by simply outputting a signal indicating the game state in accordance with the change in the game state. there were. The present invention 1 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and provides a gaming machine that enhances the interest of gaming by outputting a signal indicating a new gaming state that has never existed in the past.

Reference Invention 1-1 for Solving the above-mentioned Problems The gaming machine of the invention is
The first starting port where the game ball can enter and
A second starting port that can be changed into a first aspect, a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect, and a second starting port.
A second hold information storage means that can store the ball entry information acquired based on the ball entry into the second start port as hold information,
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter,
The first symbol, which is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port,
A second symbol that fluctuates based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, and
The first frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is a predetermined frequency, and the second frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is higher than that in the first frequency state. , And the ball entry frequency setting means that can be set to
A gaming machine capable of performing a hit game in which the variable entrance is in a ball-entry state based on the first symbol or the second symbol being stopped and displayed in a specific mode.
A state judgment control unit that judges the state of the game,
A signal output unit that outputs a special signal that can be changed into the first form and the second form based on the determination result of the state determination control unit is provided.
The signal output unit is at least
When the state determination control unit determines that the hit game is being executed, determines that the second frequency state is being set, or determines that the fluctuation display of the second symbol is in progress, the special signal Is the second form,
When the state determination control unit determines that the first frequency state is being displayed and the variation of the first symbol is being displayed, the special signal is set to the first form.

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

Specifically, since the gaming machine is provided with a second holding information storage means capable of storing the ball entry information acquired based on the ball entry to the second starting port, the first frequency state is after the end of the hit game. Even if it is set to, if the hold information is stored, the second symbol is variablely displayed based on the hold information. Then, when the winning game is executed based on the variation display of the second symbol, the special signal can be maintained in the second form during that period and continuously thereafter. Further, the special signal may be referred to as a signal indicating that a situation advantageous to the player has occurred. Further, the period in which the special signal is in the second form (continuing) may be referred to as the period in which the situation favorable to the player continues. Further, in the initial state when the power is turned on, the special signal is set to the first form.
In addition, "having a plurality of display modes as the specific mode,
Depending on which display mode is stopped and displayed as the specific mode, the first frequency state may be set or the second frequency state may be set after the end of the winning game. " ..

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-1.
It has a hit game in-game signal indicating that the hit game is being executed, and has a signal during the hit game.
The signal during the hit game is in the second form until a predetermined period elapses even after the end of the hit game.
The state determination control unit is characterized in that it determines whether or not the hit game is being executed based on the hit game in-game signal.

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

The signal during the hit game indicates that the hit game is being executed until the predetermined period elapses even after the end of the hit game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-3 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 1-2.
When the holding information is stored in the second holding information storage means when the winning game ends, and the variation display of the second symbol is executed based on the holding information after the winning game ends.
The hit gaming signal is characterized in that it is in the second form until a predetermined time after the start of the variation display of the second symbol.

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

Specifically, when the game state after the end of the hit game is set to the first frequency state, neither the hit game nor the variation display of the second symbol is executed in the first frequency state after the end of the hit game. A situation can occur. On the other hand, in the present invention, the signal during the hit game indicating that the hit game is being executed is delayed until the timing at which the variable display of the second symbol after the end of the hit game can be started. It is possible to reduce the possibility that the special signal will be in the first form before the start of the variation display of the second symbol, and it will be possible to more reliably maintain the special signal in the second form. This makes it possible to appropriately and effectively control the form of the special signal.

Further, even when the game state after the end of the winning game is set to the first frequency state, if the second symbol is variablely displayed based on the hold memory and the winning game is executed again based on the variable display, during that period. It becomes possible to continuously make the special signal the second form. As a result, the period during which the special signal continues in the second form can be lengthened, and the player can be notified that the advantageous period has continued for a long period of time. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

It should be noted that the winning game in-game signal indicates that the winning game is being executed until a predetermined time after the start of the variation display of the second symbol.

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

According to such a gaming machine, the signal output unit has a second special signal indicating that a winning game is being executed, in addition to a special signal indicating that a situation advantageous to the player is occurring (continuing). Output a signal. By using these special signals and the second special signal, it is possible to provide a variety of game information to the player. Further, by prolonging the period during which the special signal continues in the second state, it is possible to notify the player of the number of occurrences of the winning game while the advantageous period continues as many times as possible. .. In addition, this makes it possible to enhance the interest of the game.

Further, as an invention of another aspect of Reference Invention 1,
The first starting port where the game ball can enter and
A second starting port that can be changed into a first aspect, a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect, and a second starting port.
A second hold information storage means that can store the ball entry information acquired based on the ball entry into the second start port as hold information,
The first symbol, which is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port,
A second symbol that fluctuates based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, and
The first frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is a predetermined frequency, and the second frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is higher than that in the first frequency state. , And a means of determining the ball entry frequency that can be set to
A gaming machine capable of performing a hit game that is advantageous to the player based on the first symbol or the second symbol being stopped and displayed in a specific mode.
It has a plurality of display modes as the specific mode, and has a plurality of display modes.
Based on which display mode is stopped and displayed as the specific mode, the game state after the end of the hit game is a case where the first frequency state is set and a case where the second frequency state is set. There is
Of the first symbol and the second symbol, a continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously variablely displayed, and
A state judgment control unit that judges the state of the game,
A signal output unit that outputs a special signal that can be changed into the first form and the second form based on the determination result of the state determination control unit is provided.
The signal output unit is at least
When the state determination control unit determines that the hit game is being executed, when it determines that the second frequency state is being set, and when the second symbol is continuously changing and displaying based on the continuous signal. When it is determined that there is, the special signal is set as the second form.
When the state determination control unit determines that the first symbol is in the variable display in the first frequency state, the special signal may be the first form.

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

Specifically, since it is provided with the second hold information storage means that can store the ball entry information acquired based on the ball entry to the second start port, it is assumed that the first frequency state is set after the end of the hit game. However, if the hold information is stored, the second symbol is variablely displayed based on the hold information. Then, when the winning game is executed based on the variation display of the second symbol, the special signal can be maintained in the second form during and thereafter.

Further, it has a continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner, and a special signal is set as the second form based on the continuous signal. As a result, when the second symbol fluctuates and is displayed in the first frequency state after the end of the hit game after passing through the second frequency state, the special signal is set as the second form, but the second starting port is aimed at in the first frequency state. When a game is played and the game ball happens to enter the second starting port and the second symbol is fluctuated and displayed only once, the special signal can be left as the first form. Further, this makes it possible to set the period in which the special signal is in the second state to an appropriate and effective period.

Further, as an invention of another aspect of Reference Invention 1,
The first starting port where the game ball can enter and
A second starting port that can be changed into a first aspect, a second aspect in which a game ball is more likely to enter than the first aspect, and a second starting port.
A second hold information storage means that can store the ball entry information acquired based on the ball entry into the second start port as hold information,
The first symbol, which is variablely displayed based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting port,
A second symbol that fluctuates based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting port, and
The first frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is a predetermined frequency, and the second frequency state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port is higher than that in the first frequency state. , And the ball entry frequency setting means that can be set to
A gaming machine capable of performing a hit game that is advantageous to the player based on the first symbol or the second symbol being stopped and displayed in a specific mode.
It has a plurality of display modes as the specific mode, and has a plurality of display modes.
Based on which display mode is stopped and displayed as the specific mode, the first frequency state may be set or the second frequency state may be set after the end of the winning game.
Equipped with a signal output unit that can output game information of the game machine to the outside of the game machine
As the game information output by the signal output unit, at least,
A continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner, and
A hit game in-game signal indicating that the hit game is being executed, and
It has a frequency state signal indicating that the second frequency state is being set, and
The hit game in-game signal may indicate that the hit game is being executed until a predetermined period elapses after the end of the hit game.

According to such a gaming machine, the signal output unit displays a hit game in-game signal indicating that the hit game is being executed, a continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously varied and displayed, and a game state. The frequency status signal (game status signal) indicating that the second frequency status is set can be output, and the hit game is executed for the signal during the hit game until a predetermined period elapses after the end of the hit game. Was to be shown. As a result, if the equipment connected to the gaming machine receives these externally output signals and controls such as reading, the gaming state from the start of the winning game to the end of the winning game is set to the second frequency state. It is possible to grasp as a specific period the period during which the game is played, and the period during which the second symbol is displayed in a variable manner even when the gaming state after the end of the winning game is set to the first frequency state. Become.

As described above, since the second reserved information storage means capable of storing the ball entry information acquired based on the ball entry to the second start port is provided, it is assumed that the first frequency state is set after the end of the hit game. However, if the hold information is stored, the second symbol is variablely displayed based on the hold information. Then, when the winning game is executed based on the variation display of the second symbol, it is possible to grasp the period as a specific period. In addition, a continuous signal indicating that the second symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner can be output externally. As a result, when the second symbol is variablely displayed in the first frequency state after the hit game is completed after the second frequency state, a continuous signal is output in a form indicating that the second symbol is continuously variablely displayed. However, if the game is played aiming at the second starting port in the first frequency state, and the game ball happens to enter the second starting port and the second symbol fluctuates only once, a continuous signal is output. It is not output in a form indicating that the second symbol is continuously displayed in a variable manner. This makes it possible to set the period in which the special signal is the second form to an appropriate and effective period.

In addition, since the period indicating that the hit game is being executed by the hit game signal is delayed until a predetermined period elapses after the hit game ends, the hit game signal is output immediately after the hit game actually ends. To prevent it from changing. As a result, it is possible to set a period indicating that the hit game is being executed by the signal during the hit game until a predetermined period elapses after the end of the hit game, and the game state after the end of the hit game is set to the first frequency state, and Even when the continuous signal is switched to the form showing the continuous fluctuation display of the second symbol after the end of the winning game, it is possible to surely grasp the specific period without a break.

According to the gaming machine of the reference invention 1, by outputting a signal indicating a new gaming state, it is possible to accurately determine the gaming state and improve the gaming interest.

(Reference Invention 2)
Further, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine is provided with an external terminal plate, for example, as described in Patent Document 1 below, and various signals are output from the external terminal plate to the outside of the gaming machine as the game progresses. There is. The outside of the gaming machine is an external device (for example, a data display installed above the gaming machine in the hall and displaying the operating status of the connected gaming machine, or each gaming machine in the hall. It is a hall computer that aggregates and manages information such as operating status (sales management and game management).

Such a pachinko gaming machine (for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-11164) includes a main board (main control board, payout control board), and the main board is a control means (for example, capable of executing control processing that affects the result of the game). It is equipped with game control means and payout control means). For example, various sensors such as a start port sensor are connected to the main control board as the main board, and a detection signal from the start port sensor or the like is input. In this case, the game control means performs control processing such as a hit / fail determination based on the input of the detection signal by the start port sensor, and outputs a fluctuating stop signal indicating a fixed stop display of the symbol to the external terminal board. Then, the external terminal board into which the fluctuation stop signal is input outputs the fluctuation stop signal (symbol confirmation signal) to the outside of the gaming machine in order to notify the external device of the stop display of the symbol.

By the way, it is conceivable to send a new signal (information) to an external device in addition to an existing signal such as a symbol confirmation signal from the external terminal plate of the pachinko gaming machine. This is because the external device can grasp the situation of the pachinko gaming machine in more detail. In this case, the detection signal by the existing sensor such as the start port sensor is input to the game control means (control means) of the main control board (main board), and the signal controlled by the game control means is the external terminal board. Will be sent to. Therefore, it is conceivable that a new signal is also sent to the external terminal board via the game control means of the main control board, but this increases the burden of the control process of the game control means.

The present invention 2 has been made in view of the above circumstances, and when a predetermined signal is sent to the external terminal board via the main board, the burden of the control process by the control means of the main board increases. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine that can be avoided.

The gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1 for solving the above-mentioned problems is
A hit / fail judgment control unit that makes a pass / fail judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player, and a special game control unit.
A gaming machine including a game profit granting control unit that manages and controls the granting amount of the game profit.
A game control unit having at least one control unit of the hit / fail determination control unit, the special game control unit, and the game profit granting control unit.
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit,
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit,
It is equipped with an external signal output unit (external output unit) that can output signals to the outside of the gaming machine.
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is controlled by the control unit of the game control unit, and a signal based on the control processing is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit.
The second specific signal input to the game control unit is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit without being controlled by the control unit of the game control unit. It is a thing.

According to such a gaming machine, a gaming control unit having at least one control unit among a hit / fail determination control unit, a special game control unit, and a game profit granting control unit is provided. Further, the first specific signal output from the first specific signal output unit is input to the game control unit, controlled by the game control unit, and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. Further, the second specific signal output from the second specific signal output unit is input to the game control unit and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit without being controlled by the game control unit. As a result, when the second signal is sent to the external signal output unit via the game control unit, it is possible to prevent the burden of control processing by the control unit of the game control unit from increasing as much as possible.

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

Further, an identification information display means for variablely displaying the identification information based on the result of the hit / fail determination, and
A variable entry port that can be changed between a state in which a game ball can enter and a state in which a game ball cannot enter, and a variable entry port in which a game ball cannot enter.
A special game execution means for executing a special game that enables the variable entrance to enter the ball is provided.
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result, the identification information may be stopped and displayed in a specific mode to be a gaming machine capable of executing the special game.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-1.
A gaming machine that launches a gaming medium into the gaming area to play a game.
A front frame that can be opened and closed in a closed state that covers the front surface of the game area and an open state that opens the front surface to the game area.
A frame signal output unit that detects that the front frame is in an open state or a closed state and outputs a frame signal is provided.
The second specific signal output unit is the frame signal output unit, and is
The second specific signal is a frame signal.

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

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

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

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-4 is the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-2.
A granting game ball detection unit capable of detecting a game ball granted as the game profit is provided.
The game profit grant control unit is supposed to manage and control the number of game balls granted as the game profit based on the detection result of the grant game ball detection unit.
The first specific signal output unit is the imparted game ball detection unit, and is
The first specific signal is a given game ball detection signal that is output based on the fact that the given game ball detection unit detects a game ball.

According to such a gaming machine, the game profit granting control unit manages and controls the number of game profits granted based on the detection result of the granting game ball detection unit. Then, it is assumed that the granting game ball detection unit, which is the first specific signal output unit, outputs the granting game ball detection signal, which is the first specific signal. As a result, the first specific signal that is input to the game control unit and controlled and processed by the game control unit is used as the granted game ball detection signal required for the management control of the amount of game profit granted, and the granted game ball detection signal is used. It is controlled and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit.

Further, the gaming machine of Reference Invention 2-5 is
A hit / fail judgment control unit that makes a pass / fail judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player, and a special game control unit.
A gaming machine including a game profit granting control unit that manages and controls the granting amount of the game profit.
At least a game control unit having the game profit granting control unit and
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit,
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit,
Equipped with an external signal output unit that can output signals to the outside of the gaming machine,
A gaming machine that launches a gaming medium into the gaming area to play a game.
A front frame that can be opened and closed in a closed state that covers the front surface of the game area and an open state that opens the front surface to the game area.
A frame signal output unit that detects that the front frame is in an open state or a closed state and outputs a frame signal is provided.
The game control unit includes a measurement unit that measures the input time of the frame signal.
The second specific signal is the frame signal, and is
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is controlled by the control unit of the game control unit, and a signal based on the control processing is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit.
When the measurement time by the measurement unit exceeds the specific time, the frame signal input to the game control unit is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit, and the measurement time by the measurement unit is described. When the specified time is not exceeded, the game control unit does not output to the external signal output unit.

According to such a gaming machine, a gaming control unit having at least one control unit among a hit / fail determination control unit, a special game control unit, and a game profit granting control unit is provided. Further, it includes a front frame that opens and closes the front surface of the game area, and a frame signal output unit that detects that the front frame is in the open state (or is in the closed state) and outputs a frame signal. Then, the first specific signal output from the first specific signal output unit is input to the game control unit, controlled by the game control unit, and output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. Further, it is assumed that the frame signal output unit, which is the second specific signal output unit, outputs the frame signal, which is the second specific signal. The input time of the frame signal output from the frame signal output unit is measured by the measurement unit of the game control unit, and when the measurement time exceeds the specific time, it is output to the external signal output unit and exceeds the specific time. If not, it will not be output to the external signal output section.

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

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

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine (an external device such as a data display or a hall computer). This makes it possible to attract employees in the hall. In other words, if something goes wrong with the gaming machine, the player does not have to leave his seat to operate the call button on the data display or call the employees in the hall, so he can play comfortably. Is possible.

Further, the gaming machine related to the other means 2 is the gaming machine of the other means 1.
The operation means may be provided with a call notification means (call lamp) capable of executing a call notification (blinking red by the characters of the "call switch") to notify that the call operation has been performed.

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

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

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

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

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

Further, the invention relating to the other means 5 is described in the gaming machine of the other means 4.
The operating position may be a position where at least a part of the movable member is in front of the front end (front end position) of the upper decorative portion.

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

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

According to such a gaming machine, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine. This makes it possible to attract employees in the hall. In other words, when an abnormality occurs in the gaming machine, the player does not have to stand up to operate the call button of the data display or call the employee in the hall, so that the player can play comfortably. It is possible. Further, after performing a call operation on the operating means, it is possible to easily grasp that the call is in progress by the call notification.

Further, the gaming machine according to the other means 7 is the gaming machine of the other means 6.
The call notification means may end the call notification when a call release operation is performed on the operation means during the execution of the call notification.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 8 is the gaming machine of the other means 7.
Equipped with a production control means that can control the production as the game progresses
The effect control means is an explanatory image shown in the release explanation display for explaining that the call release operation is terminated for the operation means while the call notification is being executed by the predetermined display means. The display of may be executable.

According to such a gaming machine, it is possible for a player who has never operated the operating means to grasp how to end the call notification by displaying the release explanation.

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 9 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 6 to the other means 8.
Equipped with a timekeeping means (measurement unit) to measure time
The call notification means may terminate the call notification based on the fact that a predetermined time is timed by the timing means during the execution of the call notification.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 10 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 6 to the other means 9.
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means is provided, and the pachinko / pachislot machine frame is provided.
The gaming machine frame includes a window portion in which a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame can be visually recognized, a gaming medium storage portion located below the window portion and capable of storing a gaming medium, and a gaming medium storage portion. It is provided with an upper decorative portion located on the upper side of the window portion and decorating the upper portion of the gaming machine frame.
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 11 is the gaming machine of the other means 10.
Movable members provided in the gaming machine frame and
A movable member control means capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position or an operating position is provided.
The operating position may be a position where at least a part of the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 12 is the gaming machine of the other means 11.
The operating position may be a position where at least a part of the movable member is in front of the front end of the upper decorative portion.

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

In addition, the gaming machine of the other means 13 is
Equipped with a gaming machine frame that forms the outer shell of the gaming machine,
The gaming machine frame includes a window portion in which a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame can be visually recognized, a gaming medium storage portion located below the window portion and capable of storing a gaming medium, and a gaming medium storage portion. It is provided with an upper decorative portion located on the upper side of the window portion and decorating the upper portion of the gaming machine frame.
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An operating means that can be operated by the player, and a calling signal output means that can output a calling signal indicating that the calling operation has been performed to the outside of the gaming machine based on the calling operation that operates the operating means. , And the operating means may be arranged in the upper decorative portion.

According to such a gaming machine, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, a calling signal is output to the outside of the gaming machine. This makes it possible to attract employees in the hall. In other words, if something goes wrong with the gaming machine, the player does not have to stand up to operate the call button on the data display or call the employees in the hall, so the game can be played comfortably. It is possible. Further, since the operating means are arranged not in the vicinity of the game medium storage section but in the upper decorative section, the player mistakenly recognizes the operating means as an effect button or the like in the vicinity of the game medium storage section to prevent erroneous operation. Is possible.

Further, the invention relating to the other means 14 is described in the gaming machine of the other means 13.
The operation means may be provided with a call notification means capable of executing a call notification to notify that the call operation has been performed.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 15 is the gaming machine of the other means 14.
The call notification means may end the call notification when a call release operation is performed on the operation means during the execution of the call notification.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if the call release operation is performed on the same operating means during the execution of the call notification, the call notification ends, so that it is possible to make it easy to understand how to end the call notification. Then, for the employees of the called hall, since the operation means is arranged in the upper decorative part, the operation to end the call notification is performed as compared with the case where the operation means is arranged in the vicinity of the game medium storage part, for example. It can be made easier.

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 16 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 13 to 15.
On the right side of the game medium storage unit, a firing operation means capable of firing the game ball as the game medium toward the game area as the predetermined area is arranged, and the left side of the upper decorative portion. The operation means may be arranged therein.

If the operating means are arranged on the right side of the upper decorative portion, it becomes difficult for the player to operate the firing operating means with the left hand while operating the firing operating means with the right hand. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, since the operating means are arranged on the left side of the upper decorative portion, it is easy for the player to operate the launching operating means with the right hand and the operating means with the left hand. It is possible to do.

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

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

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

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 19 is the gaming machine of the other means 18.
The operating position may be a position where at least a part of the movable member is in front of the front end of the upper decorative portion.

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

In addition, the gaming machine of the other means 20 is
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
An operating means that can be operated by the player, and a calling signal output means that can output a calling signal indicating that the calling operation has been performed to the outside of the gaming machine based on the calling operation that operates the operating means. , Equipped with a production control means that can control the production as the game progresses,
The effect control means may be capable of executing a function explanation display for explaining the function of the operation means by a predetermined display means.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 21 is the gaming machine of the other means 20.
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means is provided, and the pachinko / pachislot machine frame is provided.
The gaming machine frame is
A window that allows you to see a predetermined area inside the gaming machine frame, and
A game medium storage unit located below the window unit and capable of storing game media,
It is provided with an upper decorative portion located on the upper side of the window portion and decorating the upper portion of the gaming machine frame.
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 22 is the gaming machine described in the other means 20.
The gaming machine frame provided with the operating means, the movable member provided in the gaming machine frame, and the movable member can be moved to a predetermined standby position (storage position) or operating position (protruding position). With possible movable member control means,
The operating position may be a position where at least a part of the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 23 is the gaming machine of any of the other means 20 to 22.
Based on the operable setting operation means and the setting operation for operating the setting operation means, the effect control means can execute the function explanation display, and the effect control means executes the function explanation display. It may be provided with an explanation setting means that can be set to any of the unexplainable settings.

According to such a gaming machine, for example, it is possible to arbitrarily select whether or not to execute the function explanation display according to the intentions of the employees in the hall. Therefore, for example, for a gaming machine that is relatively prone to malfunction, a function explanation display can be executed, and for a gaming machine that has a lot of mischief with the operating means, the function explanation display is not executed. It can be set.

In addition, the gaming machines of the other means 24
Control means (main control unit, payout control unit) that can execute control processing that affects the result of the game,
A main board (main control board, payout control board) on which the control means is mounted is provided.
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
A first signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined first signal to the main board, and
A second signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined second signal to the main board, and
An external terminal board capable of outputting a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine based on the input signal is provided.
The first signal input to the main board is controlled by the control means, and the control processing signal based on the control processing (outer end output signal such as a symbol confirmation signal, outer end output indicating an increase in the prize ball display) The signal) is output from the main board to the external terminal board, while the second signal (detection signal by the calling sensor) input to the main board is not used for the control process of the control means. It may be characterized in that it is output to an external terminal board.

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

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

According to such a gaming machine, when a calling operation is performed on the operating means, the external terminal board outputs a calling signal to the external device. This makes it possible to attract employees in the hall. In other words, if something goes wrong with the gaming machine, the player does not have to stand up to operate the call button on the data display or call the employees in the hall, so the game can be played comfortably. It is possible.

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

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 27 is the gaming machine of the other means 26.
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means is provided, and the pachinko / pachislot machine frame is provided.
The gaming machine frame is
A window portion in which a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame can be visually recognized, a game medium storage portion located below the window portion and capable of storing a game medium, and an upper side of the window portion. It is located in and has an upper decoration part that decorates the upper part of the gaming machine frame.
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

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

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

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

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

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

In addition, the gaming machine of the other means 30 is
A payout control means (payout control unit) capable of executing control processing related to payout of a game medium, and
A payout control board on which the payout control means is mounted is provided.
In a gaming machine that controls a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined control condition.
A first signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined first signal to the payout control board, and
A second signal output means capable of outputting a predetermined second signal to the payout control board, and
An external terminal board capable of outputting a predetermined signal to the outside of the gaming machine based on the input signal is provided.
The first signal input to the payout control board is controlled and processed by the payout control means.
The first control processing signal based on the control processing is output from the payout control board to the external terminal board, while the second signal input to the payout control board is used for the control processing of the payout control means. It may be output to the external terminal board without any problem.

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

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

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 32 is the gaming machine of the other means 31.
A gaming machine frame provided with the operating means is provided, and the pachinko / pachislot machine frame is provided.
The gaming machine frame includes a window portion in which a predetermined area provided inside the gaming machine frame can be visually recognized, a gaming medium storage portion located below the window portion and capable of storing a gaming medium, and a gaming medium storage portion. It is provided with an upper decorative portion located on the upper side of the window portion and decorating the upper portion of the gaming machine frame.
The upper decorative portion may project forward from the front end of the game medium storage portion.

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

Further, the gaming machine of the other means 33 is the gaming machine of the other means 32.
Movable members (movable parts) provided in the upper decorative part and
A movable member control means capable of moving the movable member to a predetermined standby position or an operating position is provided.
The operating position may be a position where at least a part of the movable member is above the upper edge of the gaming machine frame.

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

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

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

According to the gaming machine of the present invention 2, it is possible to avoid an increase in the burden of control processing by the control means of the main board.

In addition, any one or a plurality of the above-mentioned reference inventions 1 and / and 2 may be combined.

1 Pachinko game machine, 7b Production symbol display area (production symbol display area), 8 Production design, 20 1st start port, 21 2nd start port, 30 1st prize opening, 35 2nd prize opening, 39 Specific area , 41a 1st special symbol display (1st special symbol display), 41b 2nd special symbol display (2nd special symbol display), 80 main control board (main control unit), 90 sub control board (sub control) Part), 100 image control board (image control unit), 103a effect 1st special figure hold indicator, 103b effect 2nd special figure hold indicator.

Claims (1)

A hit / fail judgment control unit that makes a pass / fail judgment based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the result of the hit / fail determination is a specific result, a special game control unit that executes a special game that can give a predetermined game profit to the player, and a special game control unit.
A gaming machine including a game profit granting control unit that manages and controls the granting amount of the game profit.
A game control unit having at least one control unit of the hit / fail determination control unit, the special game control unit, and the game profit granting control unit.
A first specific signal output unit capable of outputting a first specific signal to the game control unit,
A second specific signal output unit capable of outputting a second specific signal to the game control unit,
It is equipped with an external signal output unit (external output unit) that can output signals to the outside of the gaming machine.
The first specific signal input to the game control unit is controlled by the control unit of the game control unit, and a signal based on the control processing is output from the game control unit to the external signal output unit. A game machine featuring.

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