JP4905946B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. More specifically, the present invention relates to a start detection means for detecting a game medium in a start area provided in the game area, and the detection of the game medium by the start detection means. Based on a variable winning device that performs a starting operation that changes between a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is disadvantageous to the player, and a specific region among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device Corresponding to the fact that the specific detection means detects the game medium that has entered the variable winning device that has entered the first state in the starting operation. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the user.

  As a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined identification is made based on detection of a game ball entering a starting area (starting winning opening or starting opening) provided in the gaming area (a variable display starting condition is satisfied). When the variable display of information (display symbol) is performed, and the variable symbol display is completely stopped, when the stop symbol mode (variable display result) is a predetermined specific display mode, it is “big hit”. A special electric game that is called a big prize opening (attacker) is opened, and a specific game state (big hit game state) that makes it easy for a player to win a game ball is provided for a certain period of time. There is.

As this type of pachinko machine, there has been proposed one that determines an abnormality when an abnormal number of winnings reaches a predetermined number after a lapse of a predetermined time from the closing time of the big prize opening, and notifies the occurrence of the abnormality until it returns to a normal state. (For example, patent document 1).
JP-A-5-228243

  For gaming machines such as pachinko machines, the big prize opening is opened by an opening / closing member (so-called blade member) based on the detection of a game ball entering the starting area (starting prize opening or starting hole) provided in the game area. In addition, there is a type in which when a game ball that has entered the big prize opening enters a specific area (V zone) in the variable prize winning device and a V winning is generated, a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) is obtained.

  In this type of gaming machine, a game ball that has entered the grand prize opening may be detected as a winning ball after passing through various routes. Therefore, when the technique described in Patent Document 1 is applied to this type of gaming machine, it takes a long time until a game ball that has entered just before the big prize opening is closed is detected as a winning ball. Therefore, although it is a regular winning ball, it may be detected as an abnormal winning ball.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can judge appropriately whether it is an abnormal winning ball.

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application is a game medium in a start area (for example, a start port 58a or a start winning device 58b) provided in a game area (for example, the game area 41). Based on the start detection means (for example, the start port switches 56, 60, etc.) for detecting (for example, a game ball etc.) and the detection of the game medium by the start detection means (first state) advantageous to the player ( For example, a variable winning device (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 66) that performs a starting operation that changes between a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player, and the variable winning device. Specific detection means (for example, the first specific ball detector 12) that detects a game medium that has entered a specific area (for example, the first specific entrance 89, the second specific entrance 91, etc.) among the plurality of areas provided in a, a second specific ball detector 121b, etc.), and a game medium that has entered the variable winning device that has entered the first state by the starting operation is detected by the specific detection means. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) that is more advantageous for the player, based on the fact that the game medium is detected by the start detection means. , Variable display means (for example, special symbol display device 44a, effect display device 44b, etc.) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, Or a big decorative combination of big hits) and a predetermined display result (for example, a small winning symbol or a small decorative combination of decorative designs) Display result determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes the processing of steps S204 to S210, a portion where the CPU 181 determines a confirmed decorative pattern in step S161), and the display result of the variable display is the predetermined display result. In response to this, after the start control means for executing the start operation (for example, the CPU 112 executes the process of step S232 corresponding to the determination of Yes in step S227), the small hit release process of step S113 is performed. Specific to control to the specific game state regardless of whether or not a game medium has entered the specific area in response to the display result of the variable display being the specific display result. The game state control means (for example, the CPU 112 corresponds to the determination of Yes in step S221). 226 after executing the process of step 226), and in the specific gaming state, the variable winning device is moved from the second state to the second state in a specific operation different from the starting operation. Round control means (for example, the CPU 112 determines in steps S206 and S209 or the determination in step S524) that allows a round that can be controlled to the second state after changing to the first state to be continued up to a predetermined maximum number of times. Based on the setting of the round control pattern set in steps S222, S525, and S528, when the determination in step S294 is Yes, the portion that executes the processing in steps S114 to S117), and the variable prize Entry detecting means for detecting the game medium that has entered the apparatus (for example, the first counts) Based on the detection by the entry detection means and the detection by the discharge detection means, the discharge detection means (for example, the discharge ball detector 122 etc.) that detects the game medium discharged from the variable winning device. , Medium presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not there is a game medium in the variable winning device (for example, a part where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S258), and the start operation after the start operation is started. Corresponding to whether or not a game medium is detected by the entry detection means or the specific detection means in a determination period other than a period until a predetermined effective detection time elapses after the end and a period controlled by the specific gaming state Thus, an abnormality determining means for determining the presence / absence of an abnormality (for example, in the setting where the CPU 112 determines Yes in step S284) The portion for performing the processing of steps S52 to S54) is provided, and the abnormality determination means corresponds to the entry detection means in response to the variable winning device changing to the first state in the starting operation. After the game medium is detected by the abnormality determination start means (for example, the CPU 112) that starts the determination of the presence / absence of the abnormality after the medium existence determination means determines that there is no game medium in the variable winning device. After executing the process of step S231, after executing the process of step S262 corresponding to the determination of Yes in step S258, the part of executing the processes of steps S52 to S54 corresponding to the determination of Yes in step S51, etc. And the display result determining means determines the predetermined display result to be one of a plurality of predetermined types. Determining means (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S209, a portion where the CPU 181 determines a definite decorative combination of the small hit combination in step S161), and the start control means includes the predetermined display result determining means. Start control pattern determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S228) that determines the control pattern of the start operation to be one of a plurality of predetermined types according to the predetermined display result determined by , Based on the control pattern determined by the start control pattern determining means, starting operation execution means for changing the variable winning device to the first state (for example, according to the setting of the small hit control pattern set by the CPU 112 in step S228) Thus, the part for executing the small hit release process in step S113 is not necessary. ) A.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present application, a game medium (for example, a game ball) is provided in a start area (for example, the start port 58a or the start winning device 58b) provided in the game area (for example, the game area 41). Based on the start detection means (for example, start port switches 56, 60, etc.) to be detected and the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, a first state (for example, an open state) advantageous to the player and the game A variable winning device (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 66) that performs a starting operation that changes to a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player, and a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device Specific detection means (for example, the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 1) that detects a game medium that has entered a specific area (for example, the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91). 1b, etc.), and it is more advantageous for the player in response to the fact that the game medium that has entered the variable winning device that has entered the first state by the starting operation has been detected by the specific detection means. A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state), and a variable winning device (for example, the second special variable winning ball device 47 or the like) that is different from the variable winning device; Variable display means (for example, a special symbol display device 44a or an effect display device 44b) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means; The display result of the variable display includes a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol or a finalized combination symbol of a big hit combination) and a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol or a small hit combination). Display result determining means (for example, the part where the CPU 112 executes the processes of steps S204 to S210, or the CPU 181 determines the confirmed decorative pattern in step S161). And a start control means (for example, the CPU 112) for executing the start operation in response to the display result of the variable display being the predetermined display result, corresponding to the determination of Yes in step S227. In response to the fact that the small hit release process in step S113 is executed after the process of S232) and the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result, the game medium is stored in the specific area. Regardless of whether or not the player has entered, the specific gaming state control means (for example, the CPU 112) that controls the specific gaming state. In response to the determination of Yes in step S221, the process of step S226 is executed, and then the process of steps S114 to S117 is executed). Round control means (for example, the CPU 112 performs steps S206 and S209) that allows a round that can be controlled to the second state after changing from the second state to the first state to be continued up to a predetermined maximum number of times. Based on the determination in step S524 and the determination in step S524, the processing of steps S114 to S117 is executed when it is determined No in step S294 according to the setting of the round control pattern set in steps S222, S525, and S528. And the game medium that has entered the variable prize device. Entering detection means (for example, the first count switch 106), discharge detecting means (for example, the discharge ball detector 122) for detecting the game medium discharged from the variable winning device, detection by the entry detecting means, and the Based on the detection by the discharge detection means, medium presence / absence determination means (for example, a part where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S258) for determining whether or not a game medium exists in the variable winning device, and the start operation. Corresponding to whether or not the game medium is detected by the entry detection means or the specific detection means in a determination period other than the period from the start to the end of the predetermined effective detection time after the start operation ends, Variable winning abnormality determining means for determining presence / absence of abnormality (for example, the setting in which the CPU 112 determines No in step S284). , And the variable winning abnormality determining means correspond to the change of the variable winning device to the first state during the starting operation. After the game medium is detected by the detection means, the abnormality determination start means (for example, the CPU 112) that starts the determination of the presence / absence of the abnormality after the medium presence / absence determination means determines that there is no game medium in the variable winning device. However, after executing the process of step S231, after executing the process of step S262 corresponding to the determination of Yes in step S258, the processes of steps S52 to S54 are executed corresponding to the determination of Yes in step S51. And the display result determining means determines the predetermined display result to be one of a plurality of predetermined types. Predetermined display result determination means (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S209, a portion where the CPU 181 determines a definite decorative combination of the small hit combination in step S161, etc.), and the start control means In accordance with a predetermined display result determined by the display result determining means, the start control pattern determining means (for example, the CPU 112 executes the process of step S228) for determining one of a plurality of predetermined control patterns for the start operation. Portion) and a start operation execution means (for example, the CPU 112 set in step S228 by the CPU 112) for changing the variable winning device to the first state based on the control pattern determined by the start control pattern determination means. Depending on the setting, the small hit release process in step S113 is performed. It includes a portion, etc.) and to row.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, the fluctuation winning detection means (for example, the second count switch 52, etc.) that detects the game medium that has entered the variable prize winning device, and the fluctuation in the determination period other than the specific gaming state. Corresponding to whether or not the game medium is detected by the winning detection means, the variable winning abnormality determining means for determining the presence or absence of abnormality (for example, the CPU 112 executes the processing of step S286, and then performs the processing of steps S598 and S622). After the execution, a portion for executing the process of step S58 in response to the determination of Yes in step S57).

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is different from each other in response to the fact that the variable prize abnormality determining means determines that there is an abnormality and the variable prize abnormality determining means determines that there is an abnormality. Anomaly occurrence notifying means for notifying the occurrence of an anomaly in the notifying mode (for example, the CPU 112 executes one of the processes of steps S56 and S60, whereby the first anomaly notifying screen shown in FIG. ) To display any one of the second abnormality notification screens shown in FIG.

  6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein, based on the fact that there is an abnormality during the determination period, a payout for limiting the payout of a prize game medium as a prize for the game medium for which the abnormality is determined Restriction means (for example, the part where the CPU 112 executes the processes of S55 and S59) is provided.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, after the variable display of the identification information is started based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection unit, the variable winning device is set to the start operation. Starting operation waiting time determining means for determining a starting operation waiting time until the state is changed to the first state (for example, when the CPU 112 makes a determination of Yes in step S207, a part that executes the process of step S212). And after the variable display of the identification information is started based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, the identification information once displayed before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. Effect display determining means for determining whether or not to perform the development effect display for re-variably displaying (for example, the portion where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S211) The start operation standby time determination means determines a different start operation standby time depending on whether or not the effect display determination means determines to execute the developed effect display (for example, the CPU 112) Corresponding to the small hit pattern determined in step S211, the predetermined display result determining means executes the developed effect display by the effect display determining means. In response to the decision to not, the identification information having a display mode different from the identification information once displayed in the development effect display is determined as the predetermined display result (for example, the CPU 181 determines in FIG. As shown in 43 (A) and (B), the finalized decorative symbol and the effect control pattern of the small hit combination corresponding to the small hit pattern are determined. In Rukoto, for example, FIG. 22 (A) ~ (F) and FIG. 23 (A) ~ like part for variable display settings as shown in (F)).

  In the gaming machine according to claim 7, after the variable display of the identification information is started based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, the round control means first starts in the specific gaming state. Specific operation standby time determination means for determining a specific operation standby time until the start of the second round (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S212 when Yes is determined in step S204) Based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, after the variable display of the identification information is started, the identification information once displayed is displayed before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed. Effect display determining means (for example, the CPU 112 performs the process of step S211) for determining whether or not to execute the expanded effect display to be variably displayed. And the round control means, based on the fact that the display result determining means determines that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result, Is determined as any one of a plurality of predetermined types, and the round control pattern is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. The specific operation standby time determination means determines a different specific operation standby time depending on whether or not the execution display display is determined to be executed by the effect display determination means ( For example, the CPU 112 corresponds to the jackpot pattern determined in step S211 in step S212 before the opening Such as the part to determine the time).

  The present invention has the following effects.

According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the abnormality determination means is controlled to a period from when the start operation is started to when a predetermined effective detection time elapses after the start operation ends and to a specific gaming state. In a determination period other than the period, the presence / absence of an abnormality is determined according to whether or not a game medium is detected by the entry detection means or the specific detection means. The abnormality determining means detects the game medium by the entry detecting means in response to the change of the variable winning apparatus to the first state by the starting operation, and then enters the variable winning apparatus by the medium presence / absence determining means. After determining that there is no gaming medium, it is configured to include an abnormality determination start means for starting determination of the presence / absence of an abnormality.
As a result, when a game medium enters the variable prize device during the start operation, it is possible to determine whether there is an abnormality after the game medium no longer exists in the variable prize device. For example, the variable prize device during the start operation Even if a game medium enters just before the first state changes from the first state to the second state, it is not detected as an abnormal entry, and it is appropriately determined whether or not it is an abnormal entry into the variable winning device. be able to.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect, the variable prize abnormality determining means enters in a determination period other than a period from when the start operation is started to when a predetermined effective detection time elapses after the start operation ends. Whether or not there is an abnormality is determined according to whether or not the game medium is detected by the detection means or the specific detection means. Then, the variable winning abnormality determining means is configured such that after the game medium is detected by the entry detecting means in response to the change of the variable winning apparatus to the first state by the starting operation, the variable winning apparatus is determined by the medium existence determining means. It is configured to include an abnormality determination start means for starting determination of the presence / absence of an abnormality after it is determined that there is no game medium.
As a result, when a game medium enters the variable prize device during the start operation, it is possible to determine whether there is an abnormality after the game medium no longer exists in the variable prize device. For example, the variable prize device during the start operation Even if a game medium enters just before the first state changes from the first state to the second state, it is not detected as an abnormal entry, and it is appropriately determined whether or not it is an abnormal entry into the variable winning device. be able to.

4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the variable prize abnormality determining means determines whether or not a game medium has been detected by the variable prize detecting means for detecting a game medium that has entered the variable prize apparatus during a determination period other than the specific gaming state. Corresponding to the above, the presence or absence of abnormality is determined.
Thereby, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the entry of the game medium into the variable winning device different from the variable winning device is an abnormal approach.

In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the abnormality occurrence notifying means corresponds to the fact that the variable prize abnormality determining means determines that there is an abnormality and the variable prize abnormality determining means determines that there is an abnormality. The occurrence of abnormality is notified in different notification modes.
Thereby, it can be notified so that it can be easily recognized whether abnormal entry to which of variable prize-winning apparatus or variable prize-winning apparatus was detected.

In the gaming machine according to claim 5, the payout restricting means pays out a prize game medium as a prize for the game medium for which the abnormality is determined based on the determination that there is an abnormality in the determination period. Restrict.
Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prize game medium from being illegally paid out based on the abnormal entry of the game medium.

7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the effect display determination means derives the display result of the variable display after the variable display of the identification information is started based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means. Before being performed, it is determined whether or not to perform the development effect display for revariably displaying the identification information once displayed. Then, the start operation standby time determining means determines a different start operation standby time depending on whether or not the effect display determining means determines to execute the developed effect display. Further, the predetermined display result determining means corresponds to the fact that the development display is determined not to be executed by the presentation display determining means, and identification information having a display mode different from the identification information displayed once in the development presentation display. The predetermined display result is determined.
As a result, when the development effect display is executed, identification information having a different display form from the predetermined display result derived and displayed when it is not executed is displayed once and then variably displayed. Whether or not the development effect display is executed can be recognized based on the information, and the player's expectation that the development effect display is executed can be enhanced, and the interest of the game can be improved.

8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein the effect display determining means derives and displays the display result of the variable display after the variable display of the identification information is started based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means. Before being performed, it is determined whether or not to perform the development effect display for revariably displaying the identification information once displayed. Then, the specific operation standby time determination unit determines a different specific operation standby time depending on whether or not the development display is determined to be executed by the display display determination unit.
Thereby, the development effect display is executed according to the specific operation waiting time, and the expectation that the display result of the variable display becomes the specific display result can be changed, and the player's expectation for the specific display result The feeling can be raised and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is roughly divided into an outer frame 2 that is formed into a vertically long rectangular frame and a main configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that is pivotally supported on one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. The front frame 3 is provided. A front door frame 4 is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable, and an upper plate opening and closing frame 11 is provided on the lower front portion of the front frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. In addition to the front door frame 4 and the upper plate opening / closing frame 11, the front frame 3 is provided with a game board 40, a lower plate 27, an ashtray unit 29, an operation handle 30, and the like. On the side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a card unit device 128 (FIG. 5) for lending a game ball to a player (lending a ball) may be attached.

  The front door frame 4 is provided with a circular see-through window 5 as a game opening through which the game area 41 of the game board 40 can be seen substantially. On the front side of the front door frame 4, along the outer periphery of the circular see-through window 5, an upper decorative unit 22 as a decorative member is provided on the upper side, and a left decorative unit 23 as a covering member is provided on the left side. A right decoration unit 24 as a covering member is provided on the side, and a lower decoration unit 25 as a front component is provided at the lower part. Inside the upper decoration unit 22, game effect LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14d as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. Yes. Inside the left decorative unit 23, game effect lamps 16a and 16b as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. In the right decoration unit 24, game effect lamps 17a and 17b as light emitting members are provided so as to face the front side of the front door frame 4. The game effect LEDs 13, 14 a, 14 c and the game effect lamps 14 b, 14 d, 16 a, 16 b, 17 a, 17 b are lit or blinked according to the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  On the upper plate opening / closing frame 11 provided at the lower front surface of the front door frame 4, for example, an upper plate 19 configured by fixing a plate member in which a plurality of synthetic resin members are combined is formed. A prize ball outlet 20 is formed on the upstream side of the upper plate 19. A ball removal operation unit 21 is provided on the downstream side of the upper plate 19. In addition, a ball lending operation unit operated when borrowing a game ball via a card unit device 128 installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided on the upper edge and the outer edge of the upper plate 19, and a card unit. There may be provided a return operation unit operated when instructing the return of the card inserted into the device 128, a balance display unit for displaying the balance of the card inserted into the card unit device 128, and the like. The ball lending operation unit, the return operation unit, and the balance display unit may be mounted on the balance display board 104 (FIG. 5). The upper plate 19 stores game balls paid out from the prize ball payout exit 20. The game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are supplied to the launch position into the game area 41. Further, when the ball removal operation unit 21 is pressed, the game balls stored in the upper plate 19 are guided to the lower plate 27 through a predetermined ball removal passage or a ball removal hole. A cylinder lock 26 faces the right side of the upper plate 19.

  In the lower plate 27 provided at the lower part of the front frame 3, excess spheres overflowing from the upper plate 19 are stored. A ball removal operation lever 28 is slidably attached below the lower plate 27. An ashtray unit 29 is provided on the left side of the lower plate 27, and an operation handle 30 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 27. The operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The operation handle 30 is provided with a single firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor included in the hit ball launching device 130 (FIG. 5) and a touch ring (touch sensor).

  Speakers 12 a and 12 b that generate sound effects (including sound) according to the progress of the game are provided on the left and right of the upper decoration unit 22 in the front door frame 4. On the right side of the upper part of the left decorative unit 23, a prize ball LED 10 is provided so as to be visible from the front surface of the front door frame 4. It is provided so as to be visible. The prize ball LED 10 and the ball break LED 9 are game-related information light emitting members that emit light in order to notify information related to the game separately from the game effects performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a predetermined number of balls are generated based on the occurrence of winning balls. The prize ball LED 10 notifies that the prize ball has been paid out, and the ball cut LED 9 notifies that the prize ball to be paid out is insufficient. In addition, a see-through window 18 is provided on the side of the lower decoration unit 25 for visually recognizing the stamp attached to the game board 40.

  The game board 40 is formed of a substantially square plywood, and is housed and fixed in a game board housing frame portion integrally formed on the back surface side of the front frame 3. On the surface of the game board 40, guide rails 42a and 42b formed of a stainless steel plate in an arc shape are attached. Then, the game balls launched from the hit ball launching device 130 are driven so as to be guided into the circular game area 41 formed by the guide rails 42a and 42b.

  The game area 41 is provided with a first special variable winning ball device 66, a second special variable winning ball device 47, a normal variable winning ball device 58, a start winning device 58b, a normal symbol display device 63, and the like. In addition, the game area 41 is provided with various winning openings or passing areas for winning or passing game balls, a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game balls, and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area 41, an out port 69 for taking in a game ball that does not win any winning area is provided.

  A passing gate 61 incorporating a gate switch 62 is provided on the left side of the first special variable winning ball device 66. A normal symbol start memory LED 64 is provided on the left side of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47. For example, the normal symbol start memory LED 64 is configured to include four LEDs, and displays the reserved memory number (ordinary symbol reserved memory number) as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 61.

  Below the first special variable winning ball device 66, an ordinary variable winning ball device 58 and a start winning device 58b are provided. The normal variable winning ball device 58 is an electric tulip type variable winning ball device having a pair of movable wing pieces that are opened and closed by a solenoid 59 for a normal electric accessory, and forms a starting port 58a as a starting region. . The normal variable winning ball device 58 includes a start port switch 60 that detects a game ball that has entered the start port 58a. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58, the starting port 58a is normally opened when the movable blade piece is in the vertical position, and the starting member 58a is moved to the tilting position by the solenoid 59 for the normal electric accessory. Expand and release. Note that the start port 58a has a structure capable of receiving a game ball even when it is normally open.

  The start winning device 58b is constituted by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example, and has a structure in which a game ball can be received while being always kept in a constant open state. The game ball that has entered the start winning device 58 b is detected by the start port switch 56.

  A normal symbol display device 63 is provided on the right side of the second special variable winning ball device 47. The normal symbol display device 63 includes, for example, two LEDs, and lights up, flashes, and colors in a normal diagram game in which a game ball that has passed through the passing gate 61 is detected by the gate switch 62 as an execution condition. Etc. are controlled. As a specific example, the normal symbol display device 63 changes the normal symbol by lighting “O” and “X” alternately at two places in the upper and lower positions in the normal symbol game, and the upper and lower two symbols after a predetermined time has passed. The display result is derived by lighting either “O” or “X” at each location. At this time, when “X” is lit, “losing” is derived as a variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game. On the other hand, when “◯” is lit, “win” is derived as a variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game. When the normal symbol variable display result in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 63 is “winning”, the start opening 58a is driven by the driving force of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 59 in the normal variable winning ball device 58. When the predetermined time has elapsed, it is returned to the normal opening.

  The first special variable winning ball device 66 includes a special symbol display device 44 a and a special symbol start memory LED 46. The special symbol display device 44a is composed of, for example, 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs, and in a special symbol game as a variable display game, a special symbol which is a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified is displayed in a variable manner ( Variable display). As an example, the special symbol display device 44a variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "00" to "99", symbols indicating "-", and the like. In the special figure game, for example, after the execution condition for variably displaying the special symbol is established by winning a game ball in one of the start areas such as the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b, for example, the previous special figure is displayed. The special symbol display device 44a starts variable display of the special symbol based on the fact that the start condition for variably displaying the special symbol such as the end of the game or the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied. In this embodiment, the special symbol display device 44a includes “left” and “right” special symbol variable display portions, and in each special symbol variable display portion, a number indicating “0” to “9” or “−”. Variable display of special symbols composed of symbols and the like indicating. A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed in each special symbol variable display section are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. For example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numerical values indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Has been.

  The special symbol start memory LED 46 displays a reserved memory number (a special figure hold memory number) as the number of effective winning balls won in either the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b. For example, the special symbol start memory LED 46 is configured to include four LEDs.

  FIGS. 2A and 3A are enlarged perspective views showing the first special variable winning ball device 66. FIG. On the left side of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66, there are provided an opening / closing piece (opening / closing member) 81 and an opening 82 serving as a big prize opening (first big prize opening). The opening / closing piece 81 is pivotally supported so as to change the opening 82 between the open state which is the first state and the closed state which is the second state, and is opened and closed via a predetermined link mechanism or the like. It is connected to a single solenoid 105. The opening 82 allows the inside and the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 to communicate with each other, and allows the game ball to enter the inside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 when the opening 82 is opened by the opening / closing piece 81. be able to.

  A game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 through the opening 82 is detected by the first count switch 106. The game ball that has passed through the first count switch 106 is guided by the approach ball guide passage 110. A sorting member 83 is provided on the downstream side of the approach ball guiding passage 110. The distribution member 83 is connected to the distribution solenoid 108 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like, and distributes the path of the game ball guided by the approach ball guide path 110.

  For example, when the driving of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped, the distribution member 83 moves to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the game balls guided by the approach ball guide passage 110 are distributed to the first region 85 through the first guide passage 124. On the other hand, when the sorting solenoid 108 is driven, the sorting member 83 moves to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, the game balls guided by the approach ball guiding passage 110 are distributed to the second region 88 through the second guiding passage 117. A game ball passing through the second guide passage 117 is detected by the approach ball detector 109. As described above, the distribution member 83 changes to the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85 and the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88.

  The first region 85 is provided with a member that changes the rolling direction of the game ball on the rolling plate on which the game ball rolls. A game ball that rolls on the rolling plate to the near side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 falls from the rolling plate, and either Enter the crab. For example, the game balls distributed to the first area 85 enter the first specific entrance 89 as the specific area with a probability of 1/10.

  2B and 2C are enlarged views of the first region 85 in the vicinity of the first specific advance entrance 89 and the first normal winning openings 94a and 94b. As shown in FIGS. 2 (B) and 2 (C), a storage plate 118b for storing game balls is provided above the first specific advance entrance 89 so as to be able to advance and retreat. The storage plate 118b is connected to the storage solenoid 118 via a predetermined link mechanism such as a storage drive member 118a.

  The game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a. The game ball that has passed through the first specific ball detector 121 a is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123. The game balls that have entered the first normal winning holes 94a and 94b are not detected by the first specific ball detector 121a but are guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123.

  The second area 88 is provided with a rotating disk (also referred to as a “two-hole croon”) that forms the second specific entrance 91 and the second normal winning opening 94c. FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view of the rotating disk or the like between A and B shown in FIG. For example, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the rotating disk is always rotated by the driving force transmitted from the motor 127 for rotating the rotating disk. The game balls distributed to the second region 88 by the distribution member 83 make a circular motion around the rotating disk and then enter the second specific entrance 91 or the second normal winning opening 94c formed in the rotating disk. . For example, the game balls distributed to the second area 88 enter the second specific entrance 91 as the specific area with a probability of 1/2.

  The game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b. The game ball that has passed through the second specific ball detector 121 b is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123. The game ball that has entered the second normal winning opening 94c is guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123 without being detected by the second specific ball detector 121b. As shown in FIG. 3A, all the game balls guided by the discharge guide area 123 are detected by the discharge ball detector 122 and then discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  In the first special variable winning ball device 66, an effect display device 44b is provided on the upper right side of the second guide passage 117. The effect display device 44b may be any device that performs screen display by a dot matrix method using a large number of pixels (pixels) such as a liquid crystal display (LCD). In the effect display device 44b, a display area 80 for displaying an effect image is formed. In the display area 80, in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, for example, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be individually identified by the decorative symbol variable display section divided into two. Is variably displayed. This variable display of decorative symbols is also included in the variable display game performed based on the start condition being satisfied.

  For example, in the display area 80, “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions are arranged, and in response to the special symbol display device 44 a executing the special symbol game, each decorative symbol variable display portion is displayed. The decorative design is variably displayed. In other words, when the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 44a is started, the decorative symbol variable display (for example, switching display or scrolling) is performed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions in the display area 80. Display), and then, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display in the display area 80 is displayed. The fixed decoration pattern that is the result of variable display of the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed (derived display). Further, each of the “left” and “right” decorative design variable display portions may be movable within the display area 80 so that the decorative design can be reduced or enlarged.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a decorative symbol displayed on each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions in the display area 80. In this embodiment, in each decorative symbol variable display section, a symbol indicating blue alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” (hereinafter also referred to as “blue 1” to “blue 8”), or a red alphanumeric character Symbols indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” (hereinafter also referred to as “red 1”, “red 3”, “red 5”, “red 7”) vary as decorative designs Displayed as possible. Each of the decorative symbols is given an individual symbol number. For example, symbol numbers “00H” to “07H” are assigned to the decorative symbols indicating “blue 1” to “blue 8”, while “red 1”, “red 3”, Symbol numbers “08H”, “0AH”, “0CH”, and “0EH” are assigned to the decorative symbols indicating “red 5” and “red 7”, respectively. In each ornamental design variable display section, in addition to symbols representing alphanumeric characters, for example, Chinese numerals and English letters, character images related to a predetermined motif, combinations of numbers, letters or symbols and character images, etc. are used as ornamental designs. The display may be variable. Note that the character image is an effect image showing, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure.

  When the variable display of decorative symbols is started in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, each of the decorative symbol variable display portions "left" and "right" can be switched from small to large symbols, for example. If scrolling display is performed and the decorative symbol with the largest symbol number is displayed, then the decorative symbol with the smallest symbol number may be displayed. Alternatively, when a decorative symbol with the smallest symbol number is displayed by performing switching display or scrolling display from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol number, the decorative symbol with the largest symbol number may be displayed next. Furthermore, the decorative symbol switching display and scrolling display may be performed in a predetermined order regardless of the size of the symbol number. During variable display of decorative symbols, for example, a jackpot notice effect image for notifying that the variable display result will be “big hit”, a small hit notice effect image for notifying that the variable display result will be “small hit”, etc. It may be displayed in the display area 80.

  The display area 80 of the effect display device 44b may be provided with a special symbol start memory display area for displaying the number of special figure holding memories as the number of effective winning balls won in the start opening 58a or the start winning device 58b. Good. As a specific example, when 1 is added to the special figure reservation storage number, one of the display parts that is normally blue (for example, the leftmost display part among the display parts that are blue) is displayed in red. Change. On the other hand, when 1 is subtracted from the special figure hold storage number, one of the display parts displayed in red (for example, the display part at the right end of the display part displayed in red) is returned to blue display. . Alternatively, in the special symbol start storage display area, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number.

  A restriction flange portion 75 that prevents the game ball from entering the installation position of the effect display device 44b is extended from the upper end to the right end of the first special variable winning ball device 66. A guide passage 76 is formed between the restriction flange portion 75 and the guide rail 42 a that defines the right end from the upper right end of the game area 41. In the upper right portion of the game area 41, for example, a buffer member 70 configured using rubber or the like is provided.

  Below the ordinary variable winning ball device 58, a second special variable winning ball device 47 is provided. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 has an opening / closing plate 49 that is opened / closed by a second large winning opening door solenoid 65, and the opening / closing plate 49 serves as an opening serving as a large winning opening (second large winning opening). The part 48 is changed between an open state that is the first state and a closed state that is the second state. A game ball that has entered the inside of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 through the opening 48 that has been opened is detected by the second count switch 52. The second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is provided with a third specific ball detector 51 which is a detector for establishing a big hit continuation right in accordance with the detection of the game ball (V winning detection). ing. Once the V winning detection is detected above the third specific ball detector 51, the game ball is prevented from passing through the third specific ball detector 51 until the opening 48 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 next time. A V-shutter is provided. The V shutter is connected to the second V shutter solenoid 50 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like. In the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47, the third specific ball detector 51, the V shutter, etc. are not provided, and the opening 48 serving as the second big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate 49. In this case, regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47, a smash hit right may be established.

  On the lower left side of the first special variable winning ball device 66, a normal winning port 53a having a winning ball detector 55a is provided. Further, on the right side of the ordinary variable winning ball device 58 and the second special variable winning ball device 47, a normal winning port 53b incorporating a winning ball detector 55b is provided. Based on the detection signals from the winning ball detectors 55a and 55b, a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out.

  When “winning” is derived as a display result of performing variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display device 63, the starting opening 58a in the normal variable winning ball device 58 is expanded from the normal opening to the expansion opening. When the predetermined time elapses thereafter, it returns to normal opening.

  In the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a, when a predetermined time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol special display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, “small hit” is obtained as a predetermined display result, and “losing” is obtained when a special symbol (losing symbol) other than the big winning symbol and the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed.

  When the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state. In addition, when the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the game state is controlled to a small hit game state different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as a specific example, special symbols indicating “56”, “55”, “78”, and “77” are jackpot symbols, and “12”, “11”, “ The special symbols indicating "34" and "33" are small hit symbols, and the special symbol indicating "-" is a lost symbol.

  When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is one of the big hit symbols “56”, “55”, “78”, “77”, the decoration in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b As a variable display result of the symbols, for example, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display units stops and displays the fixed decorative symbols constituting a predetermined jackpot combination. For example, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the jackpot symbol “56”, the decorative symbol indicating the same “blue 5” is displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions. It is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative pattern. If the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the big hit symbol “55”, the decorative symbol indicating the same “red 5” is displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions. All symbols are stopped and displayed. When the confirmed special symbol in the special game is the jackpot symbol “78”, the same “blue 7” decorative symbol is displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions. All symbols are stopped and displayed. If the confirmed special symbol in the special game is a big hit symbol “77”, the same “red 7” decorative symbol is displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display sections. All symbols are stopped and displayed. Such a decisive decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is included in the specific display result corresponding to being controlled to the jackpot gaming state. In the case of being controlled to the big hit gaming state, an effect image for the occurrence of the big hit is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. Thereafter, in the big hit gaming state, the effect image for the big hit is displayed. When the big hit gaming state ends, an effect image for the end of the big hit is displayed.

  When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is any one of the small hit symbols “12”, “11”, “34”, “33”, the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b As a result of variable display of decorative symbols, for example, the fixed decorative symbols constituting a predetermined small hit combination are stopped and displayed on each of the “left” and “right” variable display portions. For example, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the small hit symbol “12”, the decorative symbols indicating the same “blue 1” are displayed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions. , They are all stopped and displayed as fixed decorative symbols. When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is the small hit symbol “11”, the decorative symbol indicating the same “red 1” is confirmed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions. It is stopped and displayed as a decorative pattern. When the special symbol confirmed in the special game is the small hit symbol “34”, the decorative symbol showing the same “blue 3” is confirmed in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions. It is stopped and displayed as a decorative pattern. When the special symbol determined in the special game is the small hit symbol “33”, the same “red 3” decorative symbol is determined in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections. It is stopped and displayed as a decorative pattern. Such small-decision combination definitive decorative symbols are included in a predetermined display result corresponding to being controlled to the small hit gaming state. When controlled to the small hit game state, an effect image for occurrence of a small hit is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. At this time, different effect images may be displayed according to the small hit types. Furthermore, when a game ball is detected by the approaching ball detector 109 in the small hit game state, an effect image for notifying that the game ball has been guided to the second area 88 may be displayed.

  Alternatively, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is one of the small hit symbols, the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b does not perform the variable display of the decorative symbol, and the first special symbol is displayed. In the variable winning ball device 66, an effect image for notifying that the start operation for opening the opening 82 is performed by the opening / closing piece 81, or an effect image for notifying the number of times the opening 82 is opened by the start operation. Etc. may be displayed. Even at this time, the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44b is executed.

  After the confirmed special symbol in the special game becomes a small hit symbol, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined starting manner. The operation of returning to the closed state after a lapse of a predetermined time is repeatedly executed until a predetermined number of times is reached. The opening / closing operation of the opening 82 performed in such a small hit gaming state is referred to as a starting operation. In this start-up operation, for example, the opening 82 is opened until the number of times corresponding to the final special symbol “12”, “11”, “34”, or “33” in the special game is reached. A starting operation for opening and closing is performed, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is changed to an open state as a first state advantageous to the player. As an example, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is one of the small hit symbols “12” and “11”, a starting operation for opening and closing the opening 82 once is performed. On the other hand, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is one of the small hit symbols “34” and “33”, a starting operation for opening and closing the opening 82 three times is performed. Further, in the starting operation, after the opening 82 is opened, for example, whether the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game is the small hit symbol “12”, “11”, “34”, or “33” The opening 82 is continuously opened until the corresponding time has elapsed. As an example, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is one of the small hit symbols “12” and “34”, one second elapses after the opening 82 changes from the closed state to the open state. Until the opening 82 is opened, and then returns to the closed state. On the other hand, when the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is one of the small hit symbols “11” and “33”, two seconds after the opening 82 changes from the closed state to the open state. The opening 82 is continuously opened until it has elapsed, and then returns to the closed state. As described above, in the starting operation, the special symbol display device 44a provides the special game and effects based on the fact that the game balls that have entered the starting area such as the starting opening 58a and the starting winning device 58b are detected by the starting opening switches 56 and 60. In response to the result of variable display of the decorative symbol in the display area 80 of the display device 44b being “small hit”, the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in a second state that is disadvantageous for the player. Then, after changing from the closed state to the open state, which is the first state advantageous to the player, the state is changed again to the closed state, which is the second state. In addition, the starting operation mode (starting operation pattern) such as the number of times of opening (number of times of starting / opening) and the opening time when the opening 82 as the first grand prize opening is opened by the starting operation is determined by the special game. As shown in FIG.

  A game ball that has entered the inside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation enters either the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area. When entering, it becomes a big hit gaming state. Here, when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is distributed to the first area 85 by the distribution member 83, it enters the first specific entrance 89 with a probability of 1/10. Then, it is detected by the first specific sphere detector 121a. On the other hand, when the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 are distributed to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83, the second specific entrance 91 is likely to be ½. And is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b. In this respect, the second area 88 is more advantageous to the player than the first area 85 because the second area 88 has a higher probability of being in the big hit gaming state after being in the small hit gaming state. Further, the distribution state of the distribution member 83 is more in the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second region 88 than in the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first region 85. It becomes an advantageous state for the player.

  After the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the big hit symbol, the control to the big hit gaming state is performed, and the starting operation as in the case of the small hit gaming state is not performed. That is, after the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a big hit symbol, whether or not the game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a, the second specific entry Regardless of whether or not the game ball that has entered the mouth 91 is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b, it is controlled to the big hit game state.

  In the big hit gaming state, the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 47 are set to the open state, which is the first state, in a specific mode that is more advantageous to the player than the starting mode. In this embodiment, in the big hit game state, it is possible to execute a game of an operation unit predetermined as a round game. For example, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 changes the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the closed state to the open state by changing the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening. The opening 82 is changed from the open state to the closed state in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 26 seconds) or the generation of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. It is sufficient that the operation unit up to is determined as one round game. Further, the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 changes the opening 48 serving as the second big winning opening from the closed state to the open state, thereby changing the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 to the first. The opening 48 is changed from the open state to the closed state in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) or the generation of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls. It is sufficient that the operation unit up to is determined as one round game. In the big hit game state, a plurality of round games can be executed. Even if one of the above two operation units is defined as one round game according to a confirmed special symbol in a special figure game, etc. Good. Also, one of the two operation units may be defined as one round game according to the number of round games executed from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state. Furthermore, both of the two operation units may be performed as one round game.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of times that the round game can be continued in the big hit gaming state (upper limit number of times) according to the small hit symbol or big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game “2 rounds” or “15 rounds” can be set. In each round game other than the final round game that has reached the maximum number of continuations, a game ball is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b, or a third specific ball detector 51 The fact that the game ball is detected by may be a condition for enabling the next round game to be executed. For example, when the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in a round game, the inside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is entered. When the game ball that has been entered enters either the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 and is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b, the next round game It is only necessary that the continuation right for shifting to is established and the round game can be continued repeatedly. Further, when the opening 48 serving as the second big winning opening in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 in the round game, the inside of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is entered. As long as the game ball is detected by the third specific ball detector 51, a continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established and the round game can be continuously repeated. In a round game in which the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is opened by the opening / closing piece 81, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66, Until the maximum number of continuations is reached, a continuation right for shifting to the next round game may be established and the round game may be repeated. Further, in a round game in which the opening 48 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is opened by the opening / closing plate 49, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47, Until the maximum number of continuations is reached, a continuation right for shifting to the next round game may be established and the round game may be repeated.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various types such as a main board 120, an effect control board 90, an audio frame lamp board 92, a lamp driver board 93, a power supply board 97, a payout control board 98, and a balance display board 104 as shown in FIG. The control board is mounted. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes relay boards such as the peripheral power supply relay board 147, the peripheral command relay board 57, the design relay board 84, and the switch relay board 95, the special design board 850, the normal design board 86, and the normal design storage board 87. Etc. are also installed.

  Signals from the detectors 51, 55 a, 55 b, 109, 121 a, 121 b, 122 and the switches 52, 62, 106 are provided on the game board 40 via the switch relay board 95. Is done. In addition, signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are also input to the main board 120. A random number generation circuit 60 a is connected to the main board 120, and when the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are turned on, the count value at that time is input to the main board 120.

  From the main board 120, drive control signals for driving and controlling the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, 118 and the motor 127 provided on the game board 40 are output to each part by the switch relay board 95. Relayed. The main board 120 outputs information signals such as an electric decoration signal and a sound effect signal according to the game state, and is transmitted to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90. The Further, an effect control command for controlling the display state of the effect display device 44 b is output from the main board 120 and transmitted to the effect control board 90 via the peripheral command relay board 57. In addition, a display control signal for controlling the display state of the special symbol display device 44a and the like is output from the main substrate 120, and the special symbol substrate 850, the normal symbol substrate 86, and the normal symbol memory are stored via the symbol relay substrate 84. It is transmitted to the substrate 87 or the like. A board external terminal board 96 is connected to the main board 120 to transmit various game information.

  Various decorative LEDs and lamps 32 are connected to the main board 120 via a peripheral command relay board 57, an effect control board 90, a voice frame lamp board 92, and a lamp driver board 93. The game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and game effect lamps 14b, 14c, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b are mounted on a printed circuit board, respectively, and together with the speakers 12a, 12b, the peripheral command relay board 57 and the effect control board 90, It is connected to the main board 120 via the voice frame lamp board 92. The peripheral command relay board 57 relays an information signal output from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90.

  The main board 120 is supplied with power from the power supply board 97 and drives various game effect LEDs / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b, various decoration LEDs / lamps 32, speakers 12a, 12b, and the like. The power to be supplied is supplied to the voice frame lamp board 92 via the peripheral power supply relay board 147. The power supply board 97 receives AC 24V AC power supply serving as a primary power supply via a power supply cord, and supplies power as a secondary power supply to the main board 120 and the payout control board 98. The power supply board 97 is also equipped with a clear switch 97a for clearing all operations in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The peripheral power supply relay board 147 relays the power from the main board 120 to the voice frame lamp board 92. Also, a prize ball number signal is output from the main board 120 based on detection signals from the detectors 51, 55 a, 55 b and the switches 52, 56, 60, 106 and transmitted to the payout control board 98. .

  A game control microcomputer 99 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 120. The game control microcomputer 99 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 100 that stores a game control program and the like, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 111 that is used as a work memory, and a program A CPU (Central Processing Unit) 112 that controls the progress of the game and an I / O 114 that transmits a command serving as a control signal to the effect control board 90 and the like. In the game control microcomputer 99, the CPU 112 executes a program read from the ROM 100 and uses the RAM 111 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the main board 120, various random values are used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of random numbers used on the main board 120 side. As shown in FIG. 6, in this embodiment, on the main board 120 side, a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a small hit type, A random number value MR4 for determining the number of rounds is used, and control and processing are performed so that numerical data indicating these random number values can be counted. In order to enhance the gaming effect, random numbers other than these may be used on the main board 120 side. Numerical data indicating numerical data indicating all or part of these random number values MR1 to MR4 is generated based on the count value input from the random number generation circuit 60a. Further, the numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR4 may be counted by updating by software using a random counter different from the random number generation circuit 60a by the CPU 112.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “300” is taken. That is, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used for determining whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state based on the variable display result in the special figure game. As a specific example, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is added and updated by the random number generation circuit 60a based on clock control different from the clock control of the game control microcomputer 992. Byte numeric data. In the random number generation circuit 60a, when the input signals from the start port switches 56, 60 are turned on, the count value in the built-in counter is latched in the storage buffer, and the latched count value is a numerical value indicating the random value MR1. The data is input to the game control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120. In the game control microcomputer 99, for example, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the random value MR1 is within a predetermined range, thereby determining whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, Is determined.

  The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of jackpot types when the variable display result in the special figure game is set to “big jackpot”, for example, “0”. It takes a value in the range of “100”. In this embodiment, the first big hit to the fourth big hit are prepared in advance as a plurality of types of big hits, and depending on which of the big hits, a fixed special symbol, a fixed decorative symbol, a round game in the big hit gaming state Maximum number of continuations, setting of which one of the first grand prize opening (opening 82) or the second big winning opening (opening 48) is open in round games, variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols Make time different.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the small hit type is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of small hit types when the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. It takes a value in the range of “0” to “100”. In this embodiment, as a plurality of types of small hit types, first small hits to fourth small hits are prepared in advance, and depending on which small hits, a fixed special symbol, a fixed decorative symbol, a start operation The number of times the first big winning opening (opening portion 82) is opened (number of times of starting and opening), the opening time, and when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 and enters the big hit gaming state, the first is the round game. The setting of which one of the big prize opening (opening 82) and the second big prize opening (opening 48) is opened, the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol, and the like are made different.

  The random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is that the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the starting operation enters the first specific entrance 89. This is a random value used to determine the maximum continuation number (upper limit number) at which the round game executed in the big hit gaming state can be continued from a plurality of types when entering, for example, “0” to “ It takes a value in the range of “200”. In this embodiment, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the starting operation enters the first specific entrance 89 and is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a, The random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is used to determine either “2 rounds” or “15 rounds”. On the other hand, when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the start operation enters the second specific entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b, Regardless of the random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds, “15 rounds” is determined. In this regard, the distribution state of the distribution member 83 is more in the second distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the second area 88 than in the first distribution state in which the game balls are distributed to the first area 85. However, this is an advantageous state for the player. In addition, the second area 88 is more advantageous for the player than the first area 85.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 100 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 5 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 100 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables and determination tables prepared for the CPU 112 to make various determinations and determinations. The ROM 100 also has variable display that is a display mode for variable display of table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 112 to output various control signals from the main board 120, and special symbols and decorative symbols. A variable display pattern table for storing a plurality of patterns is stored.

  In the determination table stored in the ROM 100, as a table referred to for determining whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit” or “small hit”, for example, a special figure as shown in FIG. A display result determination table 200 is included. The special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. 7 includes setting data that associates (assigns) the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination to any one of the loss determination value data, the small hit determination value data, and the big hit determination value data. (Determination data) and the like.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 100 includes, for example, a big hit type determination table 210 as shown in FIG. 8A, a small hit type determination table 211 as shown in FIG. 8B, and a round as shown in FIG. A number determination table 220 is included.

  The jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A is a table that is referred to in order to determine the jackpot type when the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. For example, the jackpot type determination table 210 sets setting data (determination) that associates the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type with jackpot types such as “first jackpot” to “fourth jackpot”, jackpot symbols, and round control pattern types. Data). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 210, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the jackpot symbol is determined to be “56”, and when the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the jackpot symbol is determined. Is determined to be “55”, the jackpot symbol is determined to be “78” when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, and the jackpot symbol is “77” when the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot”. To be determined.

  The small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B is a table that is referred to when determining the small hit type when the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. For example, in the small hit type determination table 211, the random number MR3 for determining the small hit type is changed to a small hit type such as “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, a small hit symbol, or a second specific entrance. It consists of setting data (determination data) associated with the type of round control pattern when entering 91. By referring to this small hit type determination table 211, when the small hit type is “first small hit”, the small hit symbol “12” is determined, and the small hit type is “second small hit”. In this case, the small hit symbol “11” is determined, and when the small hit type is “third small hit”, the small hit symbol “34” is determined, and the small hit type is “fourth small hit”. In this case, the small hit symbol “33” is determined.

  In the round number determination table 220 shown in FIG. 9, a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 as the first big winning opening that has been opened by the starting operation has entered the first specific entry. It is a table referred to in order to determine the maximum number of continuations of the round game executed in the big hit game state when entering the mouth 89. For example, the round number determination table 220 is composed of setting data (determination data) for associating the random number value MR4 for determining the number of rounds with a round maximum value such as “2” and “15”, and the type of the round control pattern. ing.

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM 100 includes a small hit control pattern table 230 as shown in FIG. 10, for example. The small hit control pattern table 230 includes the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the solenoids 105, 108, and so on during the period when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the content of the driving operation by 118 as a small hit control pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of small hits. For example, in the small hit control pattern table 230, four types of small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 are stored corresponding to four types of small hit types from “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. ing. Each of the plurality of types of small hit control patterns stored in the small hit control pattern table 230 includes, for example, setting data and control data associated with various determination values as shown in FIG. The table shows various settings and control contents, execution timing, etc. in the starting operation, such as the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the driving actions by the solenoids 105, 108 and 118. Note that the small hitting control pattern is not limited to the time series showing the setting and control contents and execution timing by the CPU 112, and may be listed regardless of the time series. For example, for the small hit control pattern, for each of the solenoids 105, 108, and 118, data indicating the timing for generating the drive control signal, data indicating the timing for stopping the output of the drive control signal, and the drive control signal generation pattern Or control data indicating a stop command may be individually associated with each other.

  Each determination value shown in the small hit control pattern shown in FIG. 11 (for example, specific winning validity determination value, large winning opening opening determination value, distribution drive determination value # 1, storage drive start determination value, distribution stop determination value) (# 1, winning prize opening completion determination value, storage cancellation determination value, etc.) are timers in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 163 (FIG. 16) of the game control data holding area 300 by the CPU 112. It is compared with the value of the game control process timer value. At this time, if any of the determination values matches the game control process timer value, setting or control according to the setting data or control data associated with the matching determination value is executed.

  Based on the settings of the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4, in the small hit gaming state, the number of times that the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is opened by the starting operation (starting open number) and the opening time are specially selected. It will differ depending on the small hit symbol that is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the game. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, in the small hit control pattern KP1, the number of times of starting and opening, which is the number of times the opening 82 is opened by the starting operation, is set to “1”, and the opening time is set to “1 second”. The In the small hitting control pattern KP2, the number of times of start opening is set to “1”, and the opening time is set to “2 seconds”. In the small hitting control pattern KP3, the start opening number is set to “3”, and the opening time is set to “1 second”. In the small hit control pattern KP4, the number of start opening is set to “3”, and the opening time is set to “2 seconds”.

  Further, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 100 includes a round control pattern table 240 as shown in FIG. 13, for example. In the round control pattern table 240, the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105 in the period in which the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state are shown. , 108, 118 may be stored in a plurality of types of data as the round control pattern. For example, in the round control pattern table 240, two rounds corresponding to each of “first big hit” to “fourth big hit” that can be determined when the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. Round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-2 and round control patterns RP1-3 and RP1-4 for 15 rounds are stored. Further, the round control pattern table 240 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has entered the second specific entrance 91 in the small hit gaming state after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. Round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 for 15 rounds are stored as round control patterns in the big hit gaming state. Further, the round control pattern table 240 is controlled based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 in the small hit gaming state after the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”. The round control pattern RP3-1 for 2 rounds and the round control pattern RP3-2 for 15 rounds are stored as the round control patterns in the big hit gaming state.

  Each of the plurality of types of round control patterns stored in the round control pattern table 240 has a round number count value that is a count value in a round number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 of the game control data holding area 300. The winning opening is the maximum opening time of the winning a prize opening, and setting data and control data associated with the opening winning opening (either the first or second winning prize opening). Each round control pattern includes setting data and control data associated with various determination values, and the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 in accordance with the time series in each round game, The contents of the setting and control by the CPU 112 such as the contents of the driving operation by the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, and 118, the execution timing, and the like may be indicated. Alternatively, each round control pattern may be a list of settings and control contents by CPU 112, execution timing, and the like regardless of time series. For example, in the round control pattern, for each of the solenoids 50, 59, 65, 105, 108, and 118, data indicating the timing for generating the drive control signal, data indicating the timing for stopping the output of the drive control signal, and the drive Control data generation patterns and control data indicating stop commands may be individually associated with each other.

  For example, in the round control pattern RP1-1, as shown in FIG. 14A, the big winning opening opening time is set to “26 seconds”, and the opening of the big winning opening corresponding to the first big winning opening is “No. 1 ”. In the round control pattern RP1-2, as shown in FIG. 14B, the second winning opening is set to "29 seconds" and the second winning opening corresponding to the second major winning opening is "second". Set to In the round control patterns RP1-3, as shown in FIG. 14C, the first prize opening is set to “26 seconds”, and the first prize opening corresponding to the first big prize opening is “first”. Set to In the round control patterns RP1-4, as shown in FIG. 14 (D), the lower time of the big winning opening is set to “29 seconds”, and the second winning opening corresponding to the second big winning opening is “second”. Set to The round control pattern RP2-1 only needs to have the same settings as the round control patterns RP1-3 shown in FIG. The round control pattern RP2-2 may be any as long as it shows the same settings as the round control patterns RP1-4 shown in FIG. The round control pattern RP3-1 may be any as long as it shows the same setting as the round control pattern RP1-1 shown in FIG. The round control pattern RP3-2 only needs to have the same setting as the round control pattern RP1-3 shown in FIG. Alternatively, the round control patterns RP2-1, RP2-2, RP3-1, and RP3-2 may indicate individual settings different from the round control patterns RP1-1, RP1-3, and RP1-4. .

  As an example of the variable display pattern table stored in the ROM 100, in this embodiment, a variable display pattern table 250 as shown in FIG. 15 is prepared. The variable display pattern table 250 is a variable display pattern selected according to a fixed special symbol or a fixed decorative symbol that is a display result in a variable display of a special game or a decorative symbol. And setting data associated with the variable display time, which is the time from the start of display to the stop display of the confirmed special symbol that is the variable display result.

  In this embodiment, when the display result in the special symbol game or variable symbol variable display is “big hit” or “small bonus”, for example, after the variable symbol variable display is started, the confirmed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. A predetermined effect display, which is a development effect display, may be executed before the display. In this development effect display, during the variable display of the decorative design, once a predetermined decorative design that is the same as or different from the confirmed decorative design is stopped, the decorative design is displayed again, and then the fixed decorative design is stopped. By displaying, the variable display of decorative symbols is completed. When the display result in the special display game or the variable display of the decorative pattern is “big hit”, it corresponds to whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “fourth big hit”, “no development effect” It is determined to be one of the big hit patterns of “A (big hit)”, “A with development effect A (hit)”, “No development production B (hit)”, “B with development effect B (hit)”. Of the four variable display patterns serving as the big hit patterns, the variable display times are set to be different from each other. When the display result in the special display game or the variable display of the decorative design is “small hit”, according to whether the small hit type is “first small hit” or “fourth small hit”, Any of the small hit patterns such as “C without development effect (small hit)”, “C with development effect (small hit)”, “D without development effect (small hit)”, “D with development effect (small hit)” It is decided. Of the four variable display patterns serving as the small hit patterns, the variable display times are set to be different from each other. When the display result in the special display game or the variable display of the decorative design is “lost”, the lost pattern is determined.

  In the RAM 111 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 5, there is a game control data holding area 300 as shown in FIG. 16 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. Is provided. The game control data holding area 300 shown in FIG. 16 includes a special figure hold storage unit 161, a game control flag setting unit 162, a game control timer setting unit 163, a game control counter setting unit 164, and a game control buffer setting unit. 165.

  The special figure storage unit 161 has an execution condition for executing the special figure game by the special symbol display device 44a when the game ball enters one of the start areas such as the start port 58a and the start winning device 58b. On-hold information regarding a special figure game in which a start condition for starting variable display is not satisfied due to reasons such as executing a special special figure game is stored. For example, the special figure hold storage unit 161 associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning to the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b, and the CPU 112 counts the random number generation circuit 60a based on the establishment of the execution condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the above, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, etc. Stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 162 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 162 stores data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state for each of the plurality of types of flags. In this embodiment, the game control flag setting unit 162 includes a special symbol process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, first and second specific ball detection flags, a big prize opening open flag, and a first big prize opening opened. A post flag and first and second error determination execution flags are provided.

  The special symbol process flag indicates which process should be selected / executed in the special symbol process (step S16 in FIG. 24 and FIG. 27) executed to control the progress of the special symbol game on the special symbol display device 44a. Instruct. The big hit flag is set to the on state corresponding to the determination result that the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, while the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game. Correspondingly cleared and turned off. The small hit flag is set to ON according to the determination result that the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, while the small hit symbol is derived and displayed as the variable display result in the special figure game. Cleared in response to the situation, etc., and turned off.

  The first specific ball detection flag indicates that a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state is the first special ball detection flag. When it enters the specific entrance 89 and is detected by the first specific sphere detector 121a, it is set to the on state. The second specific ball detection flag indicates that a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the opening / closing piece 81 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state is the second special ball detection flag. When the vehicle enters the specific entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b, it is set to the on state. The first specific ball detection flag and the second specific ball detection flag are the first specific ball detector 121a and the second specific ball detector 121b even in a game state different from the small hit game state and the big hit game state. The game may be set in an on state in response to the detection of the game ball. Then, the presence / absence of an error is determined in correspondence with whether the first specific ball detection flag and the second specific ball detection flag are on in a game state different from the small hit game state or the big hit game state.

  The big winning opening open flag is a round game executed in the big hit gaming state, and is displayed on the first special winning opening (opening 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 and the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47. When any of the corresponding second grand prize winning openings (opening 48) is controlled to be in the open state, it is set to the on state. The flag after opening the first big winning opening is a round game executed in the big hit gaming state, and is closed after the first big winning opening (opening portion 82) corresponding to the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is opened. Is set to the on state in response to the control being performed.

  The first error determination execution flag is a first error that determines whether there is an abnormality in response to whether the first count switch 106 detects that a game ball has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66. When the determination process is executed, the ON state is set. On the other hand, when the first error determination process is not executed, the first error determination execution flag is cleared and the state is turned off. The second error determination execution flag is a second error for determining whether there is an abnormality in response to whether the second count switch 52 has detected that a game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47. When the determination process is executed, the ON state is set. On the other hand, when the second error determination process is not executed, the second error determination execution flag is cleared and the state is turned off.

  The game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with various timers used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 163 stores data indicating the timer value in each timer. In this embodiment, the game control timer setting unit 163 is provided with a game control process timer.

  The game control process timer is used to control the progress of the special figure game, such as the special symbol variable display time which is the execution time of the special figure game, and the progress of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. This is for measuring time and the like on the main board 120 side. For example, the game control process timer stores, as a game control process timer value, data indicating a timer value corresponding to a time measured in order to control the progress of the special figure game or the progress of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. It is used as a down counter that counts down periodically. Alternatively, the game control process timer stores data indicating a timer value corresponding to an elapsed time from a predetermined time, such as a special game, a big hit gaming state or a small hit gaming state, and is periodically counted up. It may be used as a counter.

  The game control counter setting unit 164 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting the count values used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 164 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. In this embodiment, the game control counter setting unit 164 is provided with a round number counter, first and second big prize opening counters, a remaining ball number counter, and a special figure reserved memory number counter.

  The round number counter is for counting the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state. For example, in the round number counter, data indicating a count initial value “1” at the start of the big hit gaming state is set as the round number count value. When one round game is finished and the next round game is started, the round count value is incremented by 1 and updated.

  The first grand prize winning counter is for counting the number of game balls won in the opening 82 as the first major winning prize provided in the first special variable prize winning ball device 66. For example, data that is incremented by 1 each time a game ball is detected by the first count switch 106 is set as the first big prize opening counter value in the first big prize opening counter. At the end of the small hit gaming state or at the end of the round game in which the first big winning opening is opened and then closed in the big hit gaming state, the first big winning mouth count value is cleared and the count starts. Data indicating the value “0” is set.

  The second grand prize opening counter is for counting the number of game balls that have won the opening 48 as the second big prize opening provided in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47. For example, data that is incremented by one each time a game ball is detected by the second count switch 52 is set as the second grand prize opening counter value in the second big prize opening counter. At the end of the round game in which the second big prize opening is opened and then closed in the big hit game state, the second big prize mouth count value is cleared and data indicating the initial count value “0” is set. Is done.

  The remaining ball number counter is for counting the number of game balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball device 66. For example, data that is incremented by 1 every time a game ball is detected by the first count switch 106 is set in the remaining ball number counter as a remaining ball count value. Each time a game ball is detected by the discharge ball detector 122, the remaining ball count value is decremented by 1 and updated.

  The special figure reserved memory number counter is for counting the special figure reserved memory number that is the number of reserved data in the special figure reserved memory unit 161. For example, in the special figure reserved memory number counter, count value data corresponding to the special figure reserved memory number is stored as a special figure reserved memory number count value, and updated (for example, 1) Addition or 1 subtraction).

  The game control buffer setting unit 165 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The effect control board 90 shown in FIG. 5 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 120, and controls the display operation of the effect display device 44b according to the effect control command from the main board 120, and also includes a voice frame. Information signals are exchanged with the lamp substrate 92. For example, an effect control microcomputer 170 and a display control unit 171 are mounted on the effect control board 90 as shown in FIG.

  The presentation control microcomputer 170 shown in FIG. 17 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and provides a CPU 181 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 182 that stores a presentation control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the CPU 181. The RAM 183 includes a random number circuit 184 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 181, and an input / output port 185. In the effect control microcomputer 170, the CPU 181 executes a program read from the ROM 182 and uses the RAM 183 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect display device 44b and the like.

  In the effect control board 90, all or part of various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are generated by the random number circuit 184. For example, on the side of the effect control board 90, a random number SR1 for determining the effect control pattern as shown in FIG. 18 is used, and control is performed so that numerical data indicating the random value can be counted. In order to enhance the effect, a random value other than this may be used on the effect control board 90 side. The numerical data indicating the random value SR1 may be counted by the random number circuit 184. Further, the numerical data indicating the random value SR1 may be counted by the CPU 181 using a random counter different from the random number circuit 184 by updating with software.

  The random value SR1 for determining the effect control pattern is a random value used to determine the effect control pattern as one of a plurality of types corresponding to the variable display pattern notified from the main board 120, for example, “0”. ”To“ 100 ”.

  In the ROM 182 of the effect control microcomputer 170 shown in FIG. 17, as readable data for performing various determinations, determinations, and settings in the control operation by the CPU 181, for example, a plurality of types of decorative design determination tables and effect execution determination tables. Further, data constituting various tables such as an effect control pattern table is stored. The decorative symbol determination table is a table used to determine a fixed decorative symbol that is derived and displayed as a variable display result of decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. The effect execution determination table is a table used for determining whether or not to execute a predetermined effect operation on the side of the effect control board 90, an effect pattern indicating an aspect of the effect operation when it is executed, and the like. The effect control pattern table is a table in which a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of various effect controls such as display operations in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b are stored as effect control patterns. Each production control pattern is composed of setting data and control data for setting and controlling various production operations, and shows the contents of various production control and the timing of switching the production control in time series. Good.

  As an example of the effect control pattern table stored in the ROM 182, an effect control pattern table 350 as shown in FIG. 19 is prepared in this embodiment. In the effect control pattern table 350, the setting contents of the effect control microcomputer 170 by the CPU 181 and the display during the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the stop display of the confirmed decorative symbol that is the display result are displayed. Various effects such as display control commands transmitted to the control unit 171, contents of audio output control of the speakers 12a, 12b, etc., contents of effects by the game effect lamps 13, 14a-14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b, etc. It is only necessary that a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of control are stored as production control patterns. Each production control pattern is composed of various data for controlling the production operation, such as production control process timer setting value, production control process timer determination value, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, end code, and the like. Display control commands transmitted to the display control unit 171 in time series, audio output contents from the speakers 12a and 12b, effects contents by the game effect lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a and 17b, etc. The contents of various effects control, the timing for switching the effects control, and the like are set.

  In this embodiment, when the variable display pattern notified by the variable display start command or the like from the main board 120 is a loss pattern, the effect control pattern is set to “Lose A” based on the random value SR1 for determining the effect control pattern. "Or" Lose B ". When the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern of “no development effect A (big hit)” in the big hit pattern, the effect control pattern is set to “no development effect A-1” based on the random value SR1 for determining the effect control pattern. (Big jackpot) "and" No development effect A-2 (Big jackpot) "can be determined. For example, in the effect control pattern of “no development effect A-1 (big hit)”, as shown in FIG. 20A, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is variable. After the display of the decorative symbols on the display units 80L and 80R is started, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the decorative symbol indicating “blue 5” corresponding to the big hit type “first big hit” is displayed. Then, as the fixed decorative pattern that becomes the variable display result, the “left” and “right” decorative graphic variable display portions 80L and 80R are stopped and displayed together. Also, for example, in the case of the effect control pattern of “No development effect A-2 (big hit)”, after the decorative pattern change display is started, the case is the effect control pattern of “No development effect A-1 (big hit)”. After performing a different predetermined effect display (for example, displaying a predetermined character image in the display area 80, etc.), a decorative design showing “blue 5” corresponding to the big hit type being “first big hit” Stop display as a confirmed decorative pattern that will be a variable display result.

  When the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern of “A with development effect (big hit)” among the big hit patterns, the effect control pattern is “A-1 with development effect (big hit) based on the random number SR1 for determining the effect control pattern. ) ”To“ A-4 with development effects (big hit) ”. For example, in the effect control pattern of “A-1 with development effect (big hit)”, as shown in FIG. 20C, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is variable. After the display of the decorative symbols on the display units 80L and 80R is started, as shown in FIG. 20 (D), the decorative symbols indicating “red 1” are displayed in a variable manner for the decorative symbols “left” and “right”. The display is temporarily stopped on the parts 80L and 80R. With respect to the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at this time, temporary stop display may be performed in which the decorative symbols are swaying without being confirmed by the decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R. After that, in each of the decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 8R, as the development effect display, a re-variable display is performed in which the decorative symbols that have been temporarily stopped are variably displayed again, and the big hit type is “second big hit”. The decorative pattern indicating “Red 5” is stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative pattern variable display portions 80L and 80R as the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result. Further, for example, in the production control pattern of “A-2 with development effect” (big hit), after the decorative symbol variation display is started, the decorative symbol indicating “red 3” is temporarily displayed and then variably displayed. An effect display is performed. Then, the decorative symbol indicating “red 5” corresponding to the big hit type “second big hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result. Further, for example, in the production control pattern of “With development effect A-3 (big hit)”, after the decorative symbol variation display is started, the decorative symbol indicating “Red 1” is temporarily stopped and displayed again. In addition, the decorative effect indicating “red 3” is temporarily stopped and displayed, and then a development effect display is performed in which variable display is performed again. Then, the decorative symbol indicating “red 5” corresponding to the big hit type “second big hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result. Thus, in the development effect display, the decorative symbols may be temporarily stopped and displayed a plurality of times. Also, for example, in the production control pattern of “A-4 with development effect (big hit)”, after the decorative symbol variation display is started, the decorative symbol indicating “Red 5” is temporarily stopped and then displayed again. An effect display is performed. Then, the decorative symbol indicating “red 5” corresponding to the big hit type “second big hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result. In this way, in the development effect display, by temporarily stopping and re-displaying the same decorative symbol as the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed as the confirmed decorative symbol, it is more advantageous for the player than the temporarily stopped decorative symbol. An effect display indicating that there has been no development (development failure) in which a decorative symbol corresponding to a big jackpot gaming state is stopped and displayed as a confirmed decorative symbol may be performed.

  When the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern of “no development effect B (hit)” among the big hit patterns, the effect control pattern is set to “no development effect B-1 (big hit) based on the random number SR1 for determining the effect control pattern. ) "And" No development effect B-2 (big hit) ". For example, in the effect control pattern of “no development effect B-1 (big hit)”, as shown in FIG. 21A, each of the decorative symbols “left” and “right” in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is variable. After the display of the decorative symbols on the display units 80L and 80R is started, as shown in FIG. 21B, a decorative symbol indicating “blue 7” corresponding to the big hit type “third big hit” is displayed. Then, as the fixed decorative pattern that becomes the variable display result, the “left” and “right” decorative graphic variable display portions 80L and 80R are stopped and displayed together. Further, for example, in the case of the effect control pattern of “no development effect B-2 (big hit)”, after the decorative display of the decorative pattern is started, the case is the effect control pattern of “no development effect B-1 (big hit)”. After performing different predetermined effect displays, the decorative symbol indicating “blue 7” corresponding to the big hit type “third big hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result.

  When the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern of “B with development effect (big hit)” among the big hit patterns, the effect control pattern is set to “B-1 with development effect (big hit) based on the random number SR1 for determining the effect control pattern. ) "To" B-4 (big hit) with development effects ". For example, in the effect control pattern of “with development effect B-1 (big hit)”, as shown in FIG. 21C, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is variable. After the display of the decorative symbols on the display units 80L and 80R is started, as shown in FIG. 21 (D), the decorative symbols indicating "Red 1" are displayed in a variable manner for the "left" and "right" decorative symbols. The parts 80L and 80R are temporarily stopped (for example, temporarily stopped). After that, in each of the decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R, as the development effect display, the variable symbol display that once suspends and displays the decorative symbol is performed again, and the big hit type is “fourth big hit”. The decorative pattern indicating “Red 7” is stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative pattern variable display portions 80L and 80R as the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result. Also, for example, in the production control pattern of “B-2 with development effect (big hit)”, after the decorative symbol change display is started, the decorative symbol indicating “Red 3” is temporarily stopped and then displayed again. An effect display is performed. Then, the decorative symbol indicating “red 7” corresponding to the big hit type “fourth big hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result. Further, for example, in the effect control pattern of “With development effect B-3 (big hit)”, after the decorative symbol change display is started, the decorative symbol indicating “Red 5” is temporarily stopped and then displayed again. An effect display is performed. Then, the decorative symbol indicating “red 7” corresponding to the big hit type “fourth big hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result. Also, in the production control pattern of “B-4 with development effect” (big hit), after the decorative symbol change display is started, the decorative symbol indicating “Red 1” is temporarily stopped and displayed again, A development effect display is performed in which a decorative design indicating “Red 3” is temporarily stopped and then displayed again. Then, the decorative symbol indicating “red 7” corresponding to the big hit type “fourth big hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result.

  When the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern of “no development effect C (small hit)” among the small hit patterns, the effect control pattern is set to “no development effect C-1” based on the random number SR1 for determining the effect control pattern. (Small hit) "and" no development effect C-2 (small hit) "can be determined. For example, in the effect control pattern of “no development effect C-1 (small hit)”, as shown in FIG. 22A, the “left” and “right” decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. After starting the variable display of the decorative symbols on the variable display portions 80L and 80R, as shown in FIG. 22B, “Blue 1” corresponding to the small hit type “first small hit” is shown. The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R as fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results. Further, for example, in the case of the effect control pattern of “No development effect C-2 (small hit)”, after the decorative display of variable design is started, the effect control pattern is “No development effect C-1 (small hit)”. After performing a predetermined effect display different from the above, the decorative symbol indicating “blue 1” corresponding to the small hit type being “first small hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result. .

  When the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern of “C with development effect” (small hit) among the small hit patterns, the effect control pattern is determined as “C-1 with development effect (small hit)”. For example, in the effect control pattern “C-1 with development effect (small hit)”, as shown in FIG. 22 (C), the “left” and “right” decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. After the variable display portions 80L and 80R start displaying the decorative symbols in a variable manner, as shown in FIG. 22D, the decorative symbols indicating “Red 1” can be changed to the “left” and “right” decorative symbols. The display units 80L and 80R are temporarily stopped (for example, temporarily stopped). The decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at this time are variable corresponding to the small hit types such as “first small hit” and “third small hit” in which the development effect display is not executed, such as “blue 1” and “blue 3”. What is necessary is just to set so that it may become a different design from the decorative design determined as the fixed decorative design that is the display result. This setting may be shown in control data included in an effect control pattern determined when executing an effect display, such as an effect control pattern of “C-1 (with small effect)”. The CPU 181 of the effect control microcomputer 170 may execute a predetermined determination process before executing the development effect display. After temporarily displaying the decorative symbols in this way, each decorative symbol variable display unit 80L, 80R performs a variable display for changing and displaying the temporarily stopped decorative symbols as the development effect display. The decorative symbol indicating “red 1” corresponding to “two small hits” is arranged in the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R as the fixed ornament symbols that are variable display results. Stop display.

  When the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern of “no development effect D (small hit)” among the small hit patterns, the effect control pattern is set to “no development effect D−1” based on the random number SR1 for determining the effect control pattern. (Small hit) "and" no development effect D-2 (small hit) "can be determined. For example, in the effect control pattern of “no development effect D-1 (small hit)”, as shown in FIG. 23A, each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. After the decorative display variable display is started in the variable display portions 80L and 80R, as shown in FIG. 23B, “Blue 3” corresponding to the small hit type “third small hit” is shown. The decorative symbols are stopped and displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R as fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results. Further, for example, in the case of the effect control pattern of “No development effect D-2 (small hit)”, after the display of the decorative symbols is started, the effect control pattern is “No development effect D-1 (small hit)”. After performing a predetermined effect display different from the above, the decorative symbol indicating “blue 3” corresponding to the small hit type “third small hit” is stopped and displayed as a fixed decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result. .

  When the variable display pattern is a variable display pattern “D with development effect (small hit)” among the small hit patterns, the effect control pattern is “D-1 with development effect” based on the random value SR1 for determining the effect control pattern. (Small hit) "and" D-2 (small hit) with development effects "can be determined. For example, in the effect control pattern of “D-1 with development effect (small hit)”, as shown in FIG. 23C, the “left” and “right” decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. After the variable display portions 80L and 80R start displaying the decorative symbols in a variable manner, as shown in FIG. 23D, the decorative symbols indicating “Red 1” can be changed to the “left” and “right” decorative symbols. The display units 80L and 80R are temporarily stopped (for example, temporarily stopped). The decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed at this time are variable corresponding to the small hit types such as “first small hit” and “third small hit” in which the development effect display is not executed, such as “blue 1” and “blue 3”. What is necessary is just to set so that it may become a different design from the decorative design determined as the fixed decorative design that is the display result. Thereafter, in each of the decorative symbol variable display sections 80L and 80R, as the development effect display, a re-variable display is performed in which the decorative symbols that have been temporarily stopped are displayed in a variable manner again, and the small hit type is “fourth small hit” The decorative symbol indicating “red 3” corresponding to the above is stopped and displayed together with the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R as the fixed decorative symbol resulting in variable display.

  The RAM 183 of the effect control microcomputer 170 shown in FIG. 17 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the RAM 183 stores an effect control flag setting unit that stores data for setting a plurality of types of flags that are set or cleared in accordance with the effect operation state, the effect control command, and the like, and various effects used for effect control. An effect control timer setting unit in which data indicating the timer value is stored, an effect control counter setting unit in which data indicating various count values used for effect control is stored, and various data used in effect control are temporarily stored It is only necessary to provide an area to be various data setting units such as an effect control buffer setting unit to be stored.

  The random number circuit 184 is a circuit that generates all or a part of various random number values used on the side of the effect control board 90. The input / output port 185 is an input port for capturing various signals such as a rendering control command transmitted to the rendering control microcomputer 170, and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the rendering control microcomputer 170. It is comprised including. For example, a display control signal transmitted to the display control unit 171 or an information signal transmitted to the audio frame lamp substrate 92 is output from the output port of the input / output port 185.

  The display control unit 171 mounted on the effect control board 90 is for controlling the display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b based on a display control signal from the effect control microcomputer 170 or the like. For example, the display control unit 171 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by causing the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b to perform effect image switching display. The display control unit 171 may be mounted with a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD drive circuit, and the like.

  On the voice frame lamp board 92, lighting control of the game effect LEDs 13, 14a, 14c and the game effect lamps 14b, 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b is performed in accordance with the electric decoration signal input from the main board 120. In addition, the voice frame lamp control board 92 controls the voice output operation by the speakers 12 a and 12 b in accordance with the sound effect signal input from the main board 120. Further, in the voice frame lamp control board 92, lighting control of various decoration LEDs / lamps 32 is performed via the lamp driver board 93 in accordance with the electric decoration signal input from the main board 120. The lamp driver board 93 relays the connection from the voice frame lamp board 92 to various decorative LEDs / lamps 32.

  The payout control board 98 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 120, and controls the game ball payout operation according to the award ball number signal from the main board 120 and the like. Control various display operations. For example, on the payout control board 98, a payout stop signal is output to the ball payout device 154 in accordance with a full tank signal from the full tank switch 158, and control is performed to stop driving of the payout motor. Further, the payout control board 98 drives a payout motor in accordance with the prize ball number signal from the main board 120 to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. At this time, the payout control board 98 performs control to display and drive the prize ball LED 10 in accordance with the prize ball number signal.

  In addition, on the payout control board 98, a payout stop signal is output to the ball payout device 154 in accordance with the ball break switch signal from the ball break switch 157, and the drive of the payout motor is stopped. At this time, the payout control board 98 is also controlled to display the ball-off LED 9.

  Signals from a motor position sensor and a payout number count switch mounted on the ball payout device 154 are also input to the payout control board 98. The payout control board 98 controls the stop position of the payout motor in the payout operation of the game ball according to the input signal from the motor position sensor, and detects whether or not the ball payout member is operating normally. In the payout control board 98, the payout control of the game ball is performed by the drive control of the payout motor according to the input signal from the payout number count switch.

  The payout control board 98 is connected to a lending device connection terminal board 103 such as a game ball that relays signals from the card unit device 128 and the balance display substrate 104, and various information from the card unit device 128 and the balance display substrate 104. A signal from a ball lending operation unit or a return operation unit mounted on the is input. On the payout control board 98, game ball payout control is performed by drive control of a payout motor in accordance with a ball lending request signal from the card unit device 128.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment will be described. In the main board 120, when power supply from the power supply board 97 is started, the game control microcomputer 99 is activated, and the CPU 112 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 112 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, it is determined whether or not the clear switch 97a mounted on the power supply board 97 has been pressed. If the clear switch 97a is pressed, the RAM 111 is cleared and an initial value is set in a predetermined work area. Initial setting processing such as setting is executed. On the other hand, when the clear switch 97a is not pressed, the internal state of the main board 120 is changed to the state before the power interruption occurs in the pachinko gaming machine 1 based on the storage contents in the backup area of the RAM 111. Recovery processing for returning is executed. In addition, in the initial setting in the game control main process, the first error determination execution flag and the second error determination execution flag are set to the on state. Thereby, the first error determination process and the second error determination process can be executed in response to the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 being turned on.

  In the game control main process, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 99 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 112 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 112 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting and recovery processing are completed, the loop processing is started after the interrupt is permitted. When the CPU 112 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 24 is started, the CPU 112 first executes a predetermined power-off process (step S11). In this power-off process, the signal state of a predetermined power-supply confirmation signal is checked, and the backup monitoring timer is cleared if the power-off determination is not in progress. On the other hand, if the power-off determination is being performed, the backup monitoring timer is updated or determined to determine whether or not a power-off has occurred. At this time, if a power interruption occurs, predetermined settings and processing such as setting of a checksum buffer, setting of prohibiting access to the RAM 111, and monitoring of a power supply confirmation signal are executed.

  Following the power-off process, a predetermined switch process is executed (step S12). In this switch processing, each switch such as the gate switch 62, the start port switches 56 and 60, the first count switch 106 and the second count switch 52, the winning ball detectors 55a and 55b, the first specific ball detector 121a and the second A detection signal indicating the state of each detector such as the specific sphere detector 121b, the third specific sphere detector 51, the approaching sphere detector 109, and the discharged sphere detector 122 is taken in, and the detection state of each switch or each detector is determined. Done. For example, in the switch process, a big prize opening error determination process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25 is executed.

  When the big prize opening error determination process shown in FIG. 25 is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the first error determination execution flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is ON (step S51). At this time, if the first error determination execution flag is on (step S51; Yes), a first error determination process for detecting a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 as an abnormal winning ball is performed. Execute. That is, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in an on state (step S52), and if it is in an off state (step S52; No), the first and second specific spheres. It is determined whether one of the detection signals from the detectors 121a and 121b is in an on state (steps S53 and S54).

  When the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is on in step S52 (step S52; Yes), or when the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is on (step S53) (step S52). S53; Yes), or when the detection signal from the second specific ball detector 121b is on in step S54 (step S54; Yes), the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 formed in the first special variable winning ball device 66 is used. A gaming ball that has improperly entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 after a predetermined effective winning detection period has elapsed after the opening 82 serving as a big winning opening has been closed. Become. Therefore, in these cases, settings are made to prohibit the payout of prize balls (step S55). For example, in the process of step S55, the CPU 112 clears the output port for transmitting the prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98 among the output ports included in the I / O 114, thereby obtaining the prize ball number signal. Stop sending. Further, the CPU 112 prohibits writing of control data for a prize ball number setting buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 165 and an output port for transmitting a prize ball number signal at the I / O 114. Avoid setting the number of award balls. Further, the CPU 112 may stop paying out prize balls for inappropriately detected game balls by transmitting a predetermined abnormality notification signal to the payout control board 98.

  After executing the process of step S55, the process enters a loop process for executing a predetermined first abnormality notification process (step S56), and controls so as not to proceed to the subsequent processes. As a result, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the first abnormality notification process of step S56, for example, a predetermined notification screen such as a first abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 26A is displayed on the effect display device 44b, or all the upper decoration units 22 are turned on. It is only necessary to output a predetermined warning sound from the speakers 12a and 12b, or to combine them so that an abnormality can be reported.

  When the detection signal from the second specific ball detector 121b is in the off state in step S54 (step S54; No), the second error determination execution flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is on. It is determined whether or not (step S57). At this time, if the second error determination execution flag is on (step S57; Yes), a second error determination process for detecting a game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball device 47 as an abnormal winning ball is performed. Execute. Here, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in an on state (step S58). When the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in the OFF state in step S58 (step S58; No), the big prize opening error determination process is terminated.

  If the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in the on state in step S58 (step S58; Yes), the opening 48 as the second big prize opening formed in the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47. After the game is closed, a game ball that has improperly entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is detected. Therefore, in this case, the setting for prohibiting the payout of prize balls is performed in the same manner as in the process of step S55 (step S59). Subsequently, a loop process for executing a predetermined second abnormality notification process is started (step S60), and control is performed so as not to proceed to the subsequent processes. As a result, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the second abnormality notification process in step S60, for example, a predetermined notification screen such as a second abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. It is only necessary to output a predetermined warning sound from the speakers 12a and 12b, or to combine them so that an abnormality can be reported.

  The first abnormality notification process executed in step S56 and the second abnormality notification process executed in step S60 are repeatedly performed when the power supply from the power supply board 97 is stopped, that is, until the power is turned off. do it. In this case, when the power is turned off, the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is performed when the power is turned on again, whereby the initialization process is executed after the RAM 111 is cleared, and the abnormal state is cleared (released). Just do it. On the other hand, when the power is turned off, the abnormality notification may be terminated even if the clear switch 97a is not pressed when the power is turned on again. Thereby, since it is not necessary to input a special signal to the main board 120 in order to clear (cancel) the abnormal state, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an illegal signal is input.

  Further, the first abnormality notification process executed in step S56 and the second abnormality notification process executed in step S60 are repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. After the elapse of time, it may be possible to automatically recover from the abnormal state. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify an amusement hall clerk or the like that an abnormal state has occurred, while the abnormal state is not required even if the RAM 111 is not cleared by pressing the clear switch 97a or turning on the power again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage given to the player when it is determined as an abnormal state due to noise or the like. Alternatively, in the first abnormality notification process executed in step S56 and the second abnormality notification process executed in step S60, for example, an effect control command that becomes an error command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to cause an error. After notifying the occurrence, the big prize opening error determination process may be terminated without entering the loop process.

  After the switch process is executed in step S12 shown in FIG. 24, the display control process is executed (step S13). In this display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a and the normal symbol display device 63, a drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the special symbol start memory LED 46 and the normal symbol start memory LED 64, and the like. Is output to each display device or LED. When the display control process ends, a random number update process is executed (step S14). In this random number update process, for example, numerical data for generating various random values such as a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, and a random value MR4 for determining the round number are stored in the CPU 112. Is updated by software.

  After the random number update process, an initial value determination random number update process is executed (step S15). In this initial value determining random number update process, initial values in various random values such as a random number MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining the small hit type, and a random value MR4 for determining the round number are determined. The random number value used for the purpose is updated. When the initial value determination random number update process is completed, a special symbol process is executed (step S16). In this special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and control of display operation in the special symbol display device 44a is performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to set the special winning opening / closing operation in the first and second special variable winning ball devices 66 and 47 in a predetermined procedure. Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S17). In this normal symbol process, display control for variable display of the normal symbol, position control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 58, and the like are performed.

  When the normal symbol process is completed, the display command control process is executed (step S18). In this display command control process, an effect control command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 in order to control various effect operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. Following the display command control process, an information output process is executed (step S19). In this information output processing, various game information in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output to the hall management computer installed in the game hall via the board external terminal board 96 and the like. After the information output process, a prize ball process is executed (step S20). In this prize ball processing, the prize ball number is set by outputting a prize ball number signal to the payout control board 98 in accordance with the detection signal from each switch. For example, in the prize ball processing in step S20, when either the detection signal from the first count switch 106 or the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is on, the number of prize balls is the same “10”. It suffices if the setting to be performed is performed. Alternatively, when the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in an on state, the number of prize balls is set to “5”, while the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in an on state. Alternatively, “10” may be set as the number of prize balls different from the case where the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the ON state.

  Subsequent to the winning ball process, a test terminal process is executed (step S21). In this test terminal processing, for example, setting during special symbol variable display or special symbol, setting during operation of the first special variable winning ball device 66, setting during operation of the second special variable winning ball device 47, normal variable winning ball device Various signals such as 58 setting during operation and normal symbol variable display setting are output. After the test terminal process, an output process is executed (step S22). In this output process, output start control and output stop control are performed based on various settings for driving or stopping each solenoid or motor. When the output process ends, a storage process is executed (step S23). In this storage process, a drive signal for controlling the lighting operation in the special symbol start storage LED 46 and the normal symbol start storage LED 64 is set.

  After the storing process, a special symbol display control process is executed (step S24). In the special symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the special symbol display device 44a is set. When the special symbol display control process ends, the normal symbol display control process is executed (step S25). In this normal symbol display control process, a drive signal for controlling the display operation in the normal symbol display device 63 is set. Subsequent to the normal symbol display control process, a state indicator control process is executed (step S26). In this status indicator lamp control process, display operation of a predetermined status indicator lamp is controlled. When the status indicator control process ends, the interrupt permission state is set (step S27), and the game control timer interrupt process ends.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 shown in FIG. 24 as the special symbol process. When the special symbol process shown in FIG. 27 is started, the CPU 112 first checks whether or not the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are in the on state, so that the start port 58a, the start winning device 58b, etc. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered any of the start areas (step S101). When the game ball enters the start area and one of the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 is turned on (step S101; Yes), a start winning process is executed (step S102). On the other hand, when the detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are both off (step S101; No), the process of step S102 is skipped.

  In the start winning process executed in step S102, first, the special figure hold storage number, which is the number of hold data stored in the special figure hold storage unit 161, becomes a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). It is determined whether or not. At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is the upper limit value, the current start detection is invalidated and the start winning process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the special figure reservation storage number is less than the upper limit value, numerical data indicating various random number values is extracted. For example, the CPU 112 includes numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result generated based on the count value input from the random number generation circuit 60a, and numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the type of small hit is extracted. Then, numerical data indicating each extracted random number value is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation storage unit 161. At this time, for example, the special figure reserved memory number count value which is a count value in the special figure reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 may be updated by one. Also, a special symbol start memory display area provided in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b is set for transmitting a predetermined effect control command that becomes a special figure reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 90. Then, it is possible to display an effect image that allows the number of special figure hold memories to be specified.

  The game control flag setting unit 162 is provided after the start winning process as described above is executed or after it is determined in step S101 that both detection signals from the start port switches 56 and 60 are in the OFF state. Depending on the value of the special symbol process flag, steps S110 to S117 as shown in FIG. 27 are executed.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not to start the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is determined based on the presence / absence of the reserved data stored in the special symbol storage unit 161. In the special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the variable display result in the special symbol game is “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. Is called. Further, in the special symbol normal process, the stop symbol (any one of the big hit symbol, the small hit symbol, or the lost symbol) in the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a is determined in accordance with the variable display result in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, a variable display start command, which is an effect control command for instructing the start of variable display, in response to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 44a. 90 is set for transmission.

  The special symbol variable display process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. In this special symbol variable display process, the elapsed time from the start of variable symbol special display is measured, and it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has reached the variable symbol variable display time. When the special symbol variable display time is reached, the special symbol display device 44a performs control to stop and display the confirmed special symbol. At this time, a variable display end command that is an effect control command for instructing the end of variable display is transmitted to the effect control board 90 in response to the end of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 44a. By performing the setting for this, the variable display of the decorative symbols performed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b may be stopped. Alternatively, on the side of the effect control board 90, the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern or the like indicated by the variable display start command is specified, and the elapsed time after starting the variable display of the decorative design is specified. When the display time is reached, the final decorative symbol may be derived and displayed to stop the variable display of the decorative symbol without receiving an effect control command from the main board 120. After such control is performed, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. In this special symbol stop process, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the special symbol process flag Is updated to “4”, the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” when the small hit flag is on, and special when the big hit flag and the small hit flag are both off. The value of the symbol process flag is updated to “0”.

  The small hit release process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In this small hit opening process, an opening serving as a first big prize opening formed in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 in response to the variable display result in the special game being “small hit”. Control for executing a starting operation for bringing 82 into an open state in a predetermined starting manner is performed. In the small hit release process, various settings and controls are executed according to the small hit control pattern.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “4”. In the big hit release pre-processing, setting for starting a round game in the big hit gaming state is performed in response to the variable display result in the special game being “big hit”.

  The big hit release process of step S115 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “5”. In this big hit release process, in the round game in the big hit game state, the first special variable winning ball device 66 is formed in the opening 82 serving as the first big winning port and the second special variable winning ball device 47. Control is performed to open any one of the openings 48 serving as the second prize winning opening. Also, in the big hit opening process, the elapsed time since either the first big prize opening or the second big prize opening is set to the open state is measured, and the elapsed time corresponds to the big prize opening release end determination value. A determination is made whether time has been reached. Furthermore, in the big hit opening process, it is also determined whether or not the count value in the first big prize opening counter or the second big prize opening counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 has reached the opening completion judgment value. Is called.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “6”. In the processing after the big hit release, it is determined whether or not the continuation right for shifting to the next round game is established in the big hit gaming state, and if it is established, the setting for moving to the next round game is set. Done. In addition, in the post-hit after-hit processing, if the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state reaches the maximum number of continuations or if the continuation right is not established, the special symbol is not transferred to the next round game. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The jackpot end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “7”. In this jackpot end process, a setting is made to transmit to the effect control board 90 a jackpot end command that is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation to the effect that the jackpot gaming state has ended. In addition, in the jackpot end process, various settings and controls at the end of the jackpot game state are performed.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the special figure holding memory number is “0”, for example, by reading the special figure holding memory number count value in the game control counter setting unit 164. Is determined (step S201). At this time, if the special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S201; Yes), the special symbol normal process is terminated as it is.

  If the number of special figure hold storage is other than “0” in step S201 (step S201; No), the special figure hold storage unit 161 stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type are respectively read ( Step S202). At this time, for example, the special figure reservation storage number count value is decremented by 1 and updated, so that the special figure reservation storage number is updated by 1 and the special figure reservation storage unit 161 holds the reservation number “1”. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the lower entries (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S203).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S203, the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S202 is the jackpot determination value data set in the special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. Is determined (step S204). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”. At this time, if it matches with the big hit judgment value data (step S204; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the on state (step S205), and the big hit type and big hit symbol are determined. This is performed (step S206). In the process of step S206, the jackpot type is determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type read in step S202. It is determined to be either “big hit” or “fourth big hit”. At this time, one of the big hit symbols “56”, “55”, “78”, and “77” is determined as the confirmed special symbol that becomes the scheduled stop symbol in the special figure game, corresponding to the big hit type. As described above, in the process of step S206, it is determined in step S204 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the jackpot determination value data and the variable display result is set to “big hit” as the specific display result. Based on this, the variable display result in the special figure game that becomes the specific display result can be determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols determined in advance.

  If the big hit determination value data does not match in step S204 (step S204; No), the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is displayed in the special figure display result determination table 200 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it matches the set small hit determination value data (step S207). Thereby, it is determined whether or not the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”. At this time, if it matches with the small hit determination value data (step S207; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the ON state (step S208), and the small hit type and the small hit The symbol is determined (step S209). In the process of step S209, the small hit type is determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR3 for determining the small hit type read in step S202. Is determined from “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”. At this time, one of the small hit symbols “12”, “11”, “34”, and “33” is determined to be the confirmed special symbol that is the scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game, corresponding to the small hit type. . Thus, in the process of step S209, it is determined in step S207 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data and the variable display result is “small hit” as the predetermined display result. Based on what has been done, the variable display result in the special figure game, which is the predetermined display result, can be determined from a plurality of predetermined small hit symbols.

  When it does not coincide with the small hit determination value data in step S207 (step S207; No), the lost symbol “-” is determined as a confirmed special symbol that is a scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game (step S210). After executing any of the processes of steps S206, S209, and S210, the variable display pattern is determined (step S211). For example, in the process of step S211, as shown in FIG. 29A, the CPU 112 determines whether the variable display result is lost, or from the “first big hit” to the “fourth big hit” among the big hits, The variable display pattern is one of a plurality of types set in the variable display pattern table 250 shown in FIG. 15 according to whether the small hit is “first small hit” or “fourth small hit”. To decide.

  Subsequently, the CPU 112 determines an interval time before opening (step S212). Here, the interval time before release is based on the fact that the game balls that have entered the starting area such as the starting opening 58a and the starting winning device 58b are detected by the starting opening switches 56, 60, and the special symbol display device 44a plays a special game. The time from the start until the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the variable display result being “small hit”, or Either the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening or the opening 48 serving as the second grand prize opening is opened in the first round game in the big hit gaming state corresponding to the variable display result being “big hit”. This is the time until the state. For example, in the process of step S212, as shown in FIG. 29B, the CPU 112 determines the pre-opening interval time associated in advance with the variable display pattern determined in step S211.

  Following the process of step S212, a scheduled stop symbol is set by storing data indicating a confirmed special symbol in a predetermined area of the RAM 111, for example (step S213). Thereafter, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting variable display from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 (step S214). For example, in the process of step S214, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the variable display start command table stored in the ROM 100 to a transmission command pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 111 or the like. When the setting in step S214 is performed in this way, each time the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. 24 is executed after the special symbol normal process is completed, the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90. Thus, a variable display start command, a display result notification command, a special figure pending storage number notification command, and the like are sequentially transmitted. The display result notification command is an effect control command for notifying whether the variable display result in the special game is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “lost”. Further, the variable display start command may be configured to include data indicating the variable display result in the special figure game together with the variable display pattern. In this case, there is no need to transmit a display result notification command separately from the variable display start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90, and an effect control command transmitted from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90. Thus, the control burden on the main board 120 and the capacity of stored data can be reduced.

  After executing the process of step S214, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display process (step S215), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop process executed in step S112 of FIG. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S221). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S221; Yes), a round control pattern corresponding to the big hit type is set (step S222). In the process of step S222, the round control patterns RP1-1 to RP1-1 to 227 correspond to the jackpot type determined by referring to the jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. Any one of RP1-4 is set. Thereby, for example, the round control pattern RP1-1 is set in response to the determined special symbol in the special game being determined as the big hit symbol “56”. Further, the round control pattern RP1-2 is set in response to the determined special symbol in the special game being determined as the big hit symbol “55”. The round control patterns RP1-3 are set in response to the decision special symbol in the special game being determined as the jackpot symbol “78”. The round control patterns RP1-4 are set in response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game being determined as the jackpot symbol “77”.

  Subsequent to the process of step S222, a setting for transmitting a big hit start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 is performed (step S223). For example, in the process of step S223, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the jackpot start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S223 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. 24 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, so that the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90. The jackpot start command is transmitted.

  Following the setting in step S223, a big hit game start waiting time is set (step S224). For example, in the process of step S224, the CPU 112 sets a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit game start waiting time in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 163. Alternatively, in the process of step S224, the game control process timer is reset to set the timer value to “0”, and the jackpot game start reference value that is determined in advance corresponding to the jackpot game start waiting time is set to the game control process. You may set as a comparison object with a timer value. The jackpot game start reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the jackpot release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. Thereafter, the jackpot flag is cleared and turned off (step S225), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S226). Terminate the stop process.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S221 (step S221; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S227). At this time, if the small hit flag is ON (step S227; Yes), a small hit control pattern corresponding to the small hit type is set (step S228). In the process of step S228, the small hit control pattern KP1 corresponding to the small hit type determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. Any one of -KP4 is set. As a result, one of the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4 is set corresponding to which of the plurality of types of small hit symbols has been determined in the special symbol game.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S228, the small hit game control time is set (step S229). For example, in the process of step S229, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer to set the timer value to “0”, and sets a small hit game end reference value predetermined corresponding to the small hit game control time, Set as a comparison target with the game control process timer value. The small hit game end reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the small hit release process executed in step S113 of FIG. For example, the small hit game end reference value is that the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 opened by the start operation after starting the small hit game state is the first. Any timer reference value corresponding to a sufficient time until it is detected by the count switch 106 may be used. That is, the small hit game end reference value is the small hit game when the first count switch 106 does not detect a game ball even if the opening portion 82 is opened and then closed in the small hit game state. The upper limit of the period from the start of the state to the end is shown. In addition, in the process of step S229, an initial setting of a game stop determination value corresponding to a period until the game is stopped may be performed.

  Further, the CPU 112 clears the small hit flag and turns it off (step S230), and clears the first error determination execution flag and turns it off (step S231). At this time, by setting the first error determination execution flag to the off state, the processing of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. 25 is not executed, and the starting operation in the small hit gaming state is started and the first special variable prize is won. Corresponding to opening the opening 82 formed in the ball device 66, which is the first grand prize opening, a gaming ball entering the inside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected as an abnormal winning ball. Set so that there is nothing to do. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the small hit release process (step S232), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the small hit flag is off in step S227 (step S227; No), the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S233), and the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIGS. 31 and 32 are flowcharts showing an example of the small hit release process executed in step S113 of FIG. In this small hit release process, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, by adding 1 (step S241 in FIG. 31). Thereby, for example, after the game control process timer value is set to “0” in step S229 of FIG. 30, it is updated every time the process of step S241 is executed, so that the elapsed time in the small hit gaming state A value corresponding to can be shown.

  After executing the process of step S241, various settings corresponding to the updated game control process timer value are performed. At this time, the contents of various settings are determined according to the small hit control pattern set in step S228 of FIG.

  For example, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening opening determination value shown in the small hit control pattern (step S242). The big winning opening opening determination value includes the time required for the opening 82 to be opened by the starting operation after the game ball enters the starting area, including the variable display time of the special symbol in the special game. It is set to be the interval time before opening determined in step S212 of 28. In addition, when a start operation for opening and closing the opening 82 a plurality of times in the small hit game state is performed, a plurality of big prize opening opening determinations corresponding to a plurality of different game control process timer values in the small hit control pattern Value is set. In this case, in the process of step S242, if the game control process timer value matches any one of the plurality of large winning opening opening determination values set in the small hit control pattern, the large winning opening opening determination value is obtained. It is determined that they match. Then, if it coincides with the winning opening opening determination value (step S242; Yes), the opening / closing piece 81 opens and closes the opening 82 that is formed in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. Is set to start (step S243). In the process of step S243, the open / close piece 81 is moved in the direction to open the opening 82 by driving the open / close piece solenoid 105 with the drive pattern indicated by the big prize opening opening control data included in the small hit control pattern. A drive control signal is generated so as to start the rotating operation.

  When the process of step S243 is executed, a first effect start command, which is an effect control command for instructing the start of the effect operation for notifying that the first big prize opening is in an open state by the start operation, is sent to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, setting for transmission is performed (step S244). For example, in the process of step S244, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the first effect start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S244 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. 24 is executed after the small hit release process is completed, so that the main board 120 changes to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, the first effect start command is transmitted.

  When the game control process timer value does not coincide with the big winning opening opening determination value in step S242 (step S242; No), the processes in steps S243 and S244 are skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution drive determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S245). Here, when the sorting member 83 is changed between the first sorting state and the second sorting state a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of game control process timers different in the small hit control pattern A plurality of distribution drive determination values corresponding to the values are set. In this case, in the process of step S245, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of distribution drive determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the distribution drive determination value matches. Is made. For example, in the small hit game state, the distribution drive determination value for first driving the distribution solenoid 108 and first setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state is first opened in step S242. The game control process timer value that is the same as the big prize opening opening determination value for putting the part 82 in the open state may be indicated. In this case, at the timing when the opening portion 82 is opened by the start operation in the small hit game state, the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is started and the game that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is entered. The sphere can be distributed to the second region 88. Alternatively, the distribution drive determination value for first driving the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit game state and first setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state is first opened in step S242. The game control process timer value larger than the big winning opening opening determination value for putting the part 82 into the open state may be indicated. In this case, the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is started at a timing later than the timing at which the opening 82 is opened in the start operation in the small hit gaming state.

  If it matches the distribution drive determination value in step S245 (step S245; Yes), the setting for moving the distribution member 83 to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the distribution solenoid 108 is performed. Is performed (step S246). In the process of step S246, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven by reading out the distribution drive control data included in the small hit control pattern and generating a drive control signal corresponding to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution drive determination value in step S245 (step S245; No), the process of step S246 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage drive start determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S247). For example, the storage drive start determination value may indicate the same game control process timer value as the special winning opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. In this case, at the timing when the opening 82 is opened in the starting operation in the small hit gaming state, the storage solenoid 118 can be started to drive the storage plate 118b. Alternatively, even if the storage drive start determination value indicates a game control process timer value larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242, the start operation Any game control process timer value corresponding to a time shorter than the shortest required time required for the game ball that has entered the opening 82 that has been opened to reach the installation position of the storage plate 118b may be used. .

  If it coincides with the storage drive start determination value in step S247 (step S247; Yes), the storage plate 118b is moved (advanced) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the storage solenoid 118 and stored. Settings for setting the state are made (step S248). In the processing of step S248, the storage solenoid 118 is driven by reading storage drive start control data included in the small hit control pattern and generating a drive control signal according to the read data.

  When the process of step S248 is executed, a storage release determination value used to determine whether or not the drive time from when the storage solenoid 118 is driven to when it is stopped has been set (step S249). For example, as the storage release determination value set at this time, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is moved to the second area 88 by the distribution member 83 based on the current game control process timer value. When it is determined that the allocation is made, a timer determination value corresponding to a sufficient time until the entry ball detector 109 detects the entry ball through the approach ball guide passage 110, the sorting member 83, and the second guide passage 117 is set. Just do it. Then, the storage cancellation determination value set in step S249 is set again when the process of step S507 (FIG. 33) described later is executed based on the detection of the game ball by the approaching ball detector 109. (Updated). As a result, when a plurality of game balls enter the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, which are specific areas, the round control pattern is determined corresponding to the first game ball entered, It is possible to preferentially determine a round control pattern corresponding to the game ball entering the second specific entrance 91 that is advantageous to the player compared to the 1 specific entrance 89. If the game control process timer value is updated after setting in step S249 and the storage release determination value set in step S249 matches the game control process timer value, even if the first special variable Even if a game ball enters the winning ball device 66, it can be determined that the game ball has not been distributed to the second region 88 side by the distribution member 83. In addition, you may make it use the storage cancellation | release determination value shown by the small hit control pattern, without setting the storage cancellation | release determination value by the process of step S249.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage drive start determination value in step S247 (step S247; No), the processes in steps S248 and S249 are skipped. Thereafter, by executing the first grand prize opening entry process, various settings when the game ball enters the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening, Control is performed (step S250).

  After executing the first big winning opening entry process in step S250, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution stop determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S251). . Here, when the sorting member 83 is changed between the first sorting state and the second sorting state a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state, a plurality of game control process timers different in the small hit control pattern A plurality of sorting stop determination values corresponding to the values are set. In this case, in the process of step S251, if the game control process timer value matches one of the plurality of distribution stop determination values set in the small hit control pattern, it is determined that the distribution stop determination value matches. Is made. For example, in the small hit game state, the distribution solenoid 108 is driven to set the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state, and then the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped to drive the distribution member 83 to the first distribution state. The distribution stop determination value for returning to the distribution state indicates a game control process timer value larger than the distribution drive determination value for setting the distribution member 83 to the second distribution state in the process of step S245. It only has to be. In this case, the distribution stop determination value indicates a game control process timer value that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242.

  If it matches the sorting stop determination value in step S251 (step S251; Yes), the driving of the sorting solenoid 108 is stopped and the sorting member 83 is moved to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Is set (step S252). In the process of step S252, the distribution stop control data included in the small hit control pattern is read, and the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution stop determination value in step S251 (step S251; No), the process of step S252 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the big winning opening opening end determination value indicated in the small hit control pattern (step S253). Here, when a start operation for opening and closing the opening 82 a plurality of times in the small hit game state is performed, a plurality of big winning opening opening completion corresponding to a plurality of different game control process timer values in the small hit control pattern is completed. A judgment value is set. In this case, in the process of step S253, if the game control process timer value matches any one of the plurality of large winning opening opening determination values set in the small hit control pattern, the large winning opening opening determination value is obtained. It is determined that they match. For example, in order to return the opening 82 to the closed state by stopping the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 after the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is first driven and the opening 82 is first opened in the small hit gaming state. The large winning opening opening end determination value may be a game control process timer value larger than the large winning opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. Also, in the small hit game state, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven a second time to open the opening 82 and then the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped to close the opening 82. The large winning opening opening determination value for returning may be a game control process timer value larger than the large winning opening opening determination value for making the opening 82 open for the second time in step S242. .

  If it matches with the winning opening opening end determination value in step S253 (step S253; Yes), the driving of the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is stopped and the start operation as the opening / closing operation of the first winning prize opening by the opening / closing piece 81 is performed. Settings for ending are performed (step S254). In the process of step S254, the driving of the open / close piece solenoid 105 is stopped by reading out the big winning opening opening control data included in the small hit control pattern and stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data. Let

  When the game control process timer value does not coincide with the big winning opening opening determination value in step S253 (step S253; No), the process of step S254 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage cancellation determination value (step S255). The storage cancellation determination value used at this time may be shown in the small hit control pattern, or may be set by the process of step S249 or the process of step S507 described later. You may make it designate with the small hits control pattern which storage cancellation | release determination value is used. Regardless of which storage cancellation determination value is used, the storage cancellation determination value is a game control process that is larger than the big prize opening opening determination value for first opening the opening 82 in step S242. It only needs to indicate the timer value.

  If it coincides with the storage release determination value in step S255 (step S255; Yes), the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped and the storage plate 118b is moved (retracted) to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Settings for setting the storage to be released are performed (step S256). In the process of step S256, the storage release control data included in the small hit control pattern is read, and the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal in accordance with the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage release determination value in step S255 (step S255; No), the process of step S256 is skipped. Thereafter, by comparing the game control process timer value with the small hit game end reference value, it is determined whether or not the timer value has reached the small hit game end reference value (step S257 in FIG. 32). At this time, if the game control process timer value has not reached the small hit game end reference value (step S257; No), the small hit release process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the game control process timer value has reached the small hit game end reference value in step S257 (step S257; Yes), it is determined whether or not the remaining ball count value is “0”. Determination is made (step S258). Note that the remaining ball count value is updated by executing the processing of steps S503 and S513 (FIG. 33) described later in the processing at the time of entering the first big winning opening in step S250 shown in FIG.

  If the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S258 (step S258; Yes), a game is given to the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 by executing a specific winning determination process. It is determined whether or not a ball has entered (step S259). Subsequently, the game control process timer is reset to clear the timer value (step S260), and the first big prize winning counter is initialized to clear the first big prize winning count value (step S261). Thereafter, the first error determination execution flag is set to the on state (step S262), and then the small hit release process is terminated. In this way, when the remaining ball count value is “0” in step S258, it is determined that there is no game ball inside the first special variable winning ball device 66 by executing the process of step S262. Corresponding to this, it is possible to start the process of detecting a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 as an abnormal winning ball (the process of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. 25).

  If the remaining ball count value is not “0” in step S258 (step S258; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the game stop determination value (step S263). At this time, if the game stop determination value has not been reached (step S263; No), the small hit release process is terminated. On the other hand, when the game stop determination value is reached in step S263 (step S263; Yes), the start abnormality notification process for notifying that an abnormality has occurred during the start operation is repeatedly executed (step S264). ). As a result, the progress of the game can be stopped, and an illegal act performed by generating an abnormal state can be prevented. In the start-up abnormality notification process in step S264, a predetermined notification image is displayed on the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, all the upper decoration units 22 are lit, and a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speakers 12a and 12b. It is only necessary to be able to notify abnormality by making them, or combining them.

  The start-up abnormality notification process executed in step S264 may be repeatedly performed until the power supply from the power supply board 97 is stopped, that is, until the power is turned off. In this case, when the power is turned off, the pressing operation of the clear switch 97a is performed when the power is turned on again, whereby the initialization process is executed after the RAM 111 is cleared, and the abnormal state is cleared (released). Just do it. On the other hand, when the power is turned off, the abnormality notification may be terminated even if the clear switch 97a is not pressed when the power is turned on again. Thereby, since it is not necessary to input a special signal to the main board 120 in order to clear (cancel) the abnormal state, it is possible to reduce the possibility that an illegal signal is input.

  Further, the start abnormality notification process executed in step S264 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, and after the predetermined time elapses, the abnormal state is automatically recovered. You may be able to do it. As a result, it is possible to reliably notify an amusement hall clerk or the like that an abnormal state has occurred, while the abnormal state is not required even if the RAM 111 is not cleared by pressing the clear switch 97a or turning on the power again. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage given to the player when it is determined as an abnormal state due to noise or the like.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the first big prize opening entry process executed in step S250 of FIG. In the first grand prize opening entry process shown in FIG. 33, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in an on state (step S501). At this time, if the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the ON state (step S501; Yes), the first big prize opening count value is incremented by 1 (step S502) and the remaining ball count value is incremented by 1. (Step S503). Further, the game stop determination value is set (updated) (step S504).

  If the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the OFF state in step S501 (step S501; No), the processes in steps S502 to S504 are skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is in an on state (step S505). At this time, if the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is in the on state (step S505; Yes), an effect control command for instructing the start of the effect operation for notifying that the game ball has been guided to the second area 88. Is set to transmit the second effect start command to the effect control board 90 (step S506). For example, in the process of step S506, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the second effect start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S506 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. A second effect start command is transmitted from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90. When the process of step S506 is executed, the storage cancellation determination value is set (updated) (step S507).

  For example, in the process of step S507, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the approach ball detector 109 based on the game control process timer value, and then provided in the second area 88. The timer determination value corresponding to a sufficient time until the vehicle enters the second specific entrance 91 and is detected by the second specific sphere detector 121b is set. Thus, the storage solenoid 118 is driven to maintain the storage state until the timing at which it is possible to determine whether or not the game ball detected by the entry ball detector 109 has entered the second specific entrance 91, so that the player can maintain the storage state. By controlling the storage plate 118b to the storage open state after the timing when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 provided in the advantageous second region 88, the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance are controlled. It is possible to prevent the game balls from entering the mouth 91 at the same time and to detect the game balls that have entered the second specific entrance 91 with priority over the detection of the game balls that have entered the first specific entrance 89. When a plurality of game balls enter the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, which are specific areas, the round control pattern is determined corresponding to the first game ball entered. , The round control pattern game balls Advantageously second specific entry opening 91 for the player than the first specific inlets 89 corresponding to the entered can be determined preferentially.

  If the detection signal from the approaching ball detector 109 is off in step S505 (step S505; No), the processes in steps S506 and S507 are skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is in an on state (step S508). At this time, if the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is on (step S508; Yes), the first specific sphere detection flag is set to the on state (step S509).

  If the detection signal from the first specific sphere detector 121a is in the OFF state in step S508 (step S508; No), the process of step S509 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is on (step S510). At this time, if the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is on (step S510; Yes), the second specific sphere detection flag is set to the on state (step S511). If the first specific sphere detection flag is on when executing the process of step S511, the first specific sphere detection flag may be cleared and set to an off state. Thereby, the detection of the game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 can be performed preferentially over the detection of the game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89, and the first specific entrance that becomes the specific area can be performed. When a plurality of game balls enter 89 or the second specific entrance 91, a round corresponding to the game ball entering the second specific entrance 91, which is more advantageous to the player than the first specific entrance 89. A control pattern can be preferentially determined.

  If the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is in the off state in step S510 (step S510; No), the process of step S511 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in an ON state (step S512). At this time, if the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in an OFF state (step S512; No), the first big prize opening entry process is terminated. On the other hand, if the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is in the on state (step S512; Yes), the remaining ball number count value is decremented by 1 (step S513), and then the first big winning opening is entered. The process ends.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific winning determination process executed in step S259 of FIG. In the specific winning determination process shown in FIG. 34, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the first specific ball detection flag is on, and enters the first specific entrance 89 by the first specific ball detector 121a. It is determined whether or not the played game ball is detected (step S521). At this time, if the first specific sphere detection flag is on (step S521; Yes), after clearing the first specific sphere detection flag and setting it to the off state (step S522), the random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is set. The numerical data shown is extracted (step S523). In the start winning process in step S102 shown in FIG. 27, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 together with the random number values MR1 to MR3 may be extracted and stored in the special figure storage unit 161. In this case, the random number value MR4 is read together with the random number values MR1 to MR3 in step S202 of FIG. 28 and set in a predetermined buffer, and in step S523, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 is read from the buffer. You can do it. After executing the processing of step S523, the round that becomes the maximum number of continuations of the round game in the big hit gaming state by referring to the round number determination table 220 as shown in FIG. 9 based on the extracted random value MR4 The number is determined (step S524). Following the processing of step S524, a round control pattern corresponding to the number of rounds is set (step S525). In the process of step S525, one of the round control patterns RP3-1 and RP3-2 is selected according to whether the number of rounds determined in the process of step S524 is “2 rounds” or “15 rounds”. Is set. That is, the round control pattern RP3-1 is set in response to the round number being determined as “2 rounds”, and the round control pattern RP3-2 is corresponding to the round number being determined as “15 rounds”. Is set.

  If the first specific sphere detection flag is off in step S521 (step S521; No), the second specific sphere detection is determined by determining whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is on. It is determined whether or not a game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is detected by the device 121b (step S526). At this time, if the second specific sphere detection flag is on (step S526; Yes), after the second specific sphere detection flag is cleared and turned off (step S527), the round control pattern corresponding to the small hit type Is set (step S528). In the process of step S528, the round control pattern RP2- corresponds to the small hit type determined by referring to the small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 1 or RP2-2 is set. As a result, one of the round control patterns RP2-1 and RP2-2 is set corresponding to which of the plurality of types of small hit symbols is determined as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S525 and S528, a jackpot start command, which is a presentation control command for instructing a notification operation to start the jackpot gaming state, is transmitted to the presentation control board 90. Setting is performed (step S529). For example, in the process of step S529, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the jackpot start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S529 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. 24 is executed after the specific winning determination process and the small hit release process are completed. A big hit start command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S529, a big hit game start waiting time is set (step S530). For example, in the process of step S530, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer to set the timer value to “0”, and uses a jackpot game start reference value predetermined corresponding to the jackpot game start waiting time as a game. Set to be compared with the control process timer value. The jackpot game start reference value set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the jackpot release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. After executing the process of step S530, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-hit opening process (step S531), and then the specific winning determination process is terminated.

  If the second specific ball detection flag is off in step S526 (step S526; No), a small hit end effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation that the small hit gaming state has ended, Settings for transmission to the effect control board 90 are made (step S532). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (step S533), and the specific winning determination process is terminated.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. 35, first, for example, the CPU 112 updates the game control process timer value, and uses the updated timer value for the process in step S224 shown in FIG. 30 and the process in step S530 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit game start waiting time has elapsed, for example, by comparing with the big hit game start reference value set in step S281. At this time, if the big hit game start waiting time has not elapsed (step S281; No), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated as it is.

  If the big hit game start waiting time has elapsed in step S281 (step S281; Yes), “1” that is the initial count value is set in the round number counter (step S282). Subsequently, for example, by referring to the round control pattern set in step S222 shown in FIG. 30 or any of steps S525 and S528 shown in FIG. Step S283). Then, based on the processing result in step S283, it is determined whether or not to open the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening (step S284). At this time, if the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is to be opened (step S284; Yes), the first error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off (step S285). Thus, by setting the first error determination execution flag to the off state, the processing of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. Corresponding to opening the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening, the game ball entering the first special variable winning ball device 66 is not detected as an abnormal winning ball. Set.

  If it is determined in step S284 that the opening 48, which is not the first big prize opening but the second big prize opening, is opened (step S284; No), the second error determination execution flag is cleared and the off state is set. (Step S286). By setting the second error determination execution flag to the OFF state in this way, the processing of steps S58 to S60 shown in FIG. 25 is not executed, and the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is formed in the round game in the big hit gaming state. Corresponding to the opening state of the opening 48 that is the second big winning opening, so that the game ball entering the inside of the second special variable winning ball device 47 is not detected as an abnormal winning ball. Set.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S285 and S286, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release process (step S287), and the big hit release pre-process is executed. finish.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 36, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the big winning opening open flag is on (step S291). Here, the special winning opening open flag is set to the on state when the process of step S299 described later is executed. If the special winning opening open flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), for example, it is set by either the process of step S222 shown in FIG. 30 or the processes of steps S525 and S528 shown in FIG. The winning prize opening to be opened is specified by referring to the round control pattern (step S292). At this time, the special winning opening opening time which is the upper limit of the time during which the grand prize winning can be controlled to be opened in each round game is also specified (step S293). In the process of step S293, a special winning opening opening determination value may be set in accordance with the specified special winning opening opening time.

  After executing the process of step S293, it is determined whether or not to open the first big prize opening based on the process result of step S292 (step S294). At this time, if the first big prize opening is to be opened (step S294; Yes), a setting is made to open the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening (step S295). In the process of step S295, for example, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven in a driving pattern indicated by the first big prize opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like, so that the opening / closing piece is opened in the opening direction. A drive control signal is generated so that the operation of rotating 81 is performed in a specific manner more advantageous than the start operation. In this way, a specific operation for opening the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is started in the round game in the big hit game state. When the process of step S295 is executed, a first grand prize opening opening effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation that the first big winning opening is opened in a round game, is sent to the effect control board 90. Are set for transmission (step S296).

  If it is determined in step S294 that the second big prize opening is not opened instead of the first big prize opening (step S294; No), a setting for opening the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is performed. (Step S297). In the process of step S297, for example, the opening 48 is opened by driving the second big prize opening door solenoid 65 with the driving pattern indicated by the second big prize opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like. A drive control signal is generated so that the operation of rotating the opening / closing plate 49 in the direction is executed in a specific manner. In this way, a specific operation for opening the opening 48 which becomes the second grand prize opening is started in the round game in the big hit game state. When the process of step S297 is executed, a second grand prize opening releasing effect command, which is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation that the second big winning opening is opened in a round game, is sent to the effect control board 90. Is set for transmission (step S298).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S296 and S298, the special winning opening open flag is set to the on state (step S299). When the special winning opening open flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; Yes), or after executing the process of step S299, the game control process timer value is updated by adding 1 (for example) ( Step S300). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the first grand prize opening is being opened (step S301). At this time, if the first big prize opening is being opened (step S301; Yes), the first big prize opening opening process is executed (step S302), and then the big hit opening process is terminated. On the other hand, if the second big prize opening is being opened (step S301; No), the second big prize opening opening process is executed (step S303), and then the big hit opening process is terminated.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the first big prize opening opening process executed in step S302 of FIG. In the first big prize opening opening process shown in FIG. 37, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution drive determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (step S541). ). This determination process may be any process that performs the same determination as the process executed in step S245 shown in FIG. 31 using, for example, the distribution drive determination value set in the round control pattern. At this time, if it matches the distribution drive determination value (step S541; Yes), the setting for moving the distribution member 83 to the back side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the distribution solenoid 108 is performed. This is performed (step S542). In the process of step S542, the distribution drive control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and a drive control signal is generated according to the read data, thereby driving the distribution solenoid 108.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution drive determination value in step S541 (step S541; No), the process of step S542 is skipped. Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage drive start determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (step S543). At this time, if it coincides with the storage drive start determination value (step S543; Yes), the storage plate 118b is moved (advanced) in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the driving force of the storage solenoid 118 to be stored. (Step S544). In the process of step S544, the storage solenoid 118 is driven by reading storage drive start control data included in the round control pattern and generating a drive control signal according to the read data.

  When the process of step S544 is executed, a storage release determination value used for determining whether or not the drive time from when the storage solenoid 118 is driven to when it is stopped has been set (step S545). In addition, you may make it use the storage cancellation | release determination value shown by a round control pattern etc., without setting the storage cancellation | release determination value by the process of step S545.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage drive start determination value in step S543 (step S543; No), the processing in steps S544 and S545 is skipped. Thereafter, by executing the process at the time of entering the first grand prize opening shown in the flowchart of FIG. Various settings and control in the case are performed (step S546).

  After executing the first grand prize opening entry process in step S546, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the distribution stop determination value indicated in the round control pattern or the like (step S547). . This determination process may be any process that performs the same determination as the process executed in step S251 illustrated in FIG. 31 using, for example, the distribution stop determination value set in the round control pattern. At this time, if it matches the distribution stop determination value (step S547; Yes), the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped and the distribution member 83 is moved to the front side in the depth direction of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Setting is performed (step S548). In the process of step S548, the distribution stop control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the drive of the distribution solenoid 108 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal according to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the distribution stop determination value in step S547 (step S547; No), the process of step S548 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value matches the storage release determination value (step S549). The storage cancellation determination value used at this time may be indicated by a round control pattern or the like, or may be set by the process of step S545 or the process of step S507 shown in FIG. You may make it designate with the small hits control pattern which storage cancellation | release determination value is used. And if it corresponds with the storage cancellation | release determination value (step S549; Yes), the drive of the storage solenoid 118 will be stopped, and the storage board 118b will be moved to the back | inner side in the depth direction of the pachinko game machine 1, and storage cancellation | release will be carried out. Settings for setting the state are made (step S550). In the process of step S550, the storage release control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the drive of the storage solenoid 118 is stopped by stopping the output of the drive control signal according to the read data.

  If the game control process timer value does not match the storage release determination value in step S549 (step S549; No), the process of step S550 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the first grand prize opening count value has reached a predetermined opening end determination value (for example, “10”) (step S551). If it has not reached the opening end determination value (step S551; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the big prize opening opening end determination value (step S552). At this time, if it has not reached the big winning opening opening determination value (step S552; No), the first big winning opening opening process is ended.

  When the first big prize opening count value has reached the opening completion determination value in step S551 (step S551; Yes), the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening opening determination value in step S552. In that case (step S552; Yes), the setting for ending the open state of the first big prize opening and closing it is performed (step S553). In the process of step S553, for example, the first big prize opening opening end control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the output of the drive control signal is stopped according to the read data. By stopping the driving, the first big prize opening is changed to the closed state.

  Following the processing of step S553, the special winning opening open flag is cleared and turned off (step S554), and the waiting time after the special winning opening is set (step S555). For example, in the process of step S555, the CPU 112 resets the game control process timer and sets the timer value to “0”, and a criterion after opening the big prize opening that is determined in advance corresponding to the waiting time after opening the big prize opening. The value is set as a comparison target with the game control process timer value. The reference value after opening the big prize opening set at this time is compared with the game control process timer value in the post-hit opening process executed in step S116 of FIG. Thus, the waiting time after opening the big winning opening set in the process of step S555 is a game that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened in the round game in the big hit gaming state. It is sufficient that the ball has sufficient time to be guided to the outside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the discharge guiding area 123. That is, the reference value after the big winning opening is opened is that all the game balls existing in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 are closed after the opening 82 is opened in the round game in the big hit game state. The grace period until it is discharged to the outside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is shown. Thereafter, the flag after opening the first big prize opening is set to the ON state (step S556), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the post-hit opening process (step S557). ), The process at the time of opening the first grand prize opening is ended.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the second big prize opening opening process executed in step S303 of FIG. In the second big prize opening opening process shown in FIG. 38, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is on (step S571). At this time, if the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is in the ON state (step S571; Yes), 1 is added to the second big prize count value (step S572).

  If the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is OFF in step S571 (step S571; No), the process of step S572 is skipped. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the second grand prize opening count value has reached a predetermined opening end determination value (for example, “10”) (step S573). If it has not reached the opening end determination value (step S573; No), it is determined whether or not the game control process timer value has reached the big opening opening determination value (step S574). At this time, if it has not reached the big winning opening opening end determination value (step S574; No), the second big winning opening opening process is ended.

  When the second big prize opening count value has reached the opening end determination value in step S573 (step S573; Yes), the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening opening end determination value in step S574. In that case (step S574; Yes), the setting for ending the open state of the second grand prize opening and closing it is performed (step S575). In the process of step S575, for example, the second grand prize opening opening control data included in the round control pattern or the like is read, and the output of the drive control signal is stopped according to the control data. By stopping the driving of the solenoid 65 for use, the second big prize opening is changed to the closed state. Subsequently, the special winning opening open flag is cleared and turned off (step S576), and the waiting time after the special winning opening is opened is set (step S577). Thereafter, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the processing after the big hit release (step S578), and then the second big prize opening opening process is ended.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release post-processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-hit release processing shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and updates the updated timer value in step S555 shown in FIG. 37, step S577 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the waiting time after opening the big winning opening has passed by comparing with the reference value after opening the big winning opening set in (Step S591). At this time, if the waiting time after the big prize opening is not over (step S591; No), the processing after the big hit opening is finished as it is.

  In step S591, when the waiting time after opening the big winning opening has passed (step S591; Yes), it is determined whether or not the round number count value has reached the maximum round value corresponding to the maximum number of round games. This is performed (step S592). At this time, if the round maximum value has not been reached (step S592; No), the round continuation condition determination process is executed (step S593), and then the big hit release post-processing is terminated.

  If the maximum round value has been reached in step S592 (step S592; Yes), it is determined whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (step S594). At this time, if the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (step S594; Yes), the flag after opening the first big prize opening is cleared and turned off (step S595), and then the first error determination is executed. The flag is set to an on state (step S596). In this way, by setting the first error determination execution flag to the on state in the process of step S596, in response to the end of the big hit gaming state in which the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is opened in the round game, A process of detecting a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 as an abnormal winning ball (the processes of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. 25) can be started. Subsequent to the process of step S596, the first grand prize winning count value is cleared (step S597).

  If the flag after opening the first big prize opening is OFF in step S594 (step S594; No), the second error determination execution flag is set to ON (step S598). In this way, by turning on the second error determination execution flag in the process of step S598, in response to the end of the big hit gaming state in which the opening 48 serving as the second big winning opening is opened in the round game, A process of detecting a game ball that has entered the inside of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 as an abnormal winning ball (the processes of steps S58 to S60 shown in FIG. 25) can be started. Following the processing in step S598, the second big prize winning count value is cleared (step S599).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S597 and S599, the round number counter is initialized to clear the round number count value (step S600), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the jackpot end process. After updating to a certain “7” (step S601), the processing after the big hit release is terminated.

  FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing an example of the round continuation condition determination process executed in step S593 of FIG. In the round continuation condition determination process shown in FIG. 40, first, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on (step S611). At this time, if the flag after opening the first grand prize opening is on (step S611; Yes), the flag after opening the first big prize opening is cleared and turned off (step S612), and the first big prize opening is opened. The counter is initialized and the first big prize winning count value is cleared (step S613).

  Following the process of step S613, it is determined whether or not the first specific sphere detection flag is ON (step S614). At this time, if the first specific sphere detection flag is off (step S614; No), it is determined whether or not the second specific sphere detection flag is on (step S615). If the first specific sphere detection flag is on in step S614 (step S614; Yes), or if the second specific sphere detection flag is on in step S615 (step S615; Yes), the first After clearing the first and second specific sphere detection flags to turn them off (step S616), the round number count value is incremented by 1 (step S617), and the special symbol process flag value corresponds to the big hit release processing. After the value is updated to “5” (step S618), the round continuation condition determination process ends. Thereby, when there is a game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, it is possible to shift to the next round game.

  If the flag after opening the first big prize opening is OFF in step S611 (step S611; No), it is determined whether or not the second big prize mouth count value is larger than “0” (step S611; No). Step S619). At this time, if the second grand prize opening count value is larger than “0” (step S619; Yes), it is determined that there is a game ball that has entered the second big prize opening, and the second big prize opening counter Is initialized to clear the second grand prize opening count value (step S620), and then the process proceeds to step S617 so that the next round game can be entered. In the process of step S619, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening by determining whether or not the third specific ball detector 51 has detected a game ball. Also good.

  When the second specific ball detection flag is OFF in step S615 (step S615; No), the first specific that becomes the specific area in the round game in which the opening 82 that becomes the first big prize opening is opened. It is determined that there is no game ball that has entered the entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, and the big hit gaming state is terminated without proceeding to the next round. At this time, by setting the first error determination execution flag to the on state (step S621), in response to the end of the big hit gaming state in which the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is opened in the round game. Then, a process of detecting a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 as an abnormal winning ball (the processes of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. 25) is started.

  When the second grand prize winning count value is “0” in step S619 (step S619; No), the opening 48 of the second special variable prize winning ball device 47 serving as the second major winning prize is opened. It is determined that there is no game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening that has been released in the round game, and the big hit game state is terminated without shifting to the next round. At this time, by setting the second error determination execution flag to the on state (step S622), in response to the end of the big hit gaming state in which the opening 48 serving as the second big winning opening is opened in the round game. Then, the process of detecting the game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 as an abnormal winning ball (steps S58 to S60 shown in FIG. 25) is started.

  After executing one of the processes in steps S621 and S622, the round number counter is initialized to clear the round number count value (step S623), and the special symbol process flag is a value corresponding to the jackpot end process. After updating to 7 ″ (step S624), the round continuation condition determination process is terminated.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 90 will be described. In the effect control board 90, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 97 or the like, the effect control microcomputer 170 is activated, and the CPU 181 executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 41 is started, the CPU 181 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S401), clears the RAM 183, sets various initial values, and is mounted on the effect control board 90. Performs register setting for CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, random number update processing is executed (step S402), and for example, numerical data indicating various random number values used for effect control, such as a random value SR1 for determining the effect control pattern, is updated. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S403). The timer interrupt flag is set to the on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. If the timer interrupt flag is off in step S403 (step S403; No), the process returns to step S402. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is on in step S403 (step S403; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S404), and command analysis processing is executed (step S405). . In the command analysis process executed in step S405, settings and control corresponding to various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120 are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S405, an effect control process is executed (step S406). In this effect control process, settings and controls are performed according to an effect control command and the like transmitted from the main board 120 for various effect operations such as an effect image display operation in the display area of the effect display device 44b. For example, when a variable display start command is received, setting and control for displaying an effect image corresponding to variable display of decorative symbols in the display area 80 is performed. In addition, when a big hit start command is received, setting and control for displaying an effect image indicating notification information that the big hit gaming state is started in the display area 80 are performed.

  After performing the effect control process in step S406, the sound / lamp control command process is executed (step S407), and the process returns to step S402. The sound / lamp control command process executed in step S407 corresponds to various effect control commands transmitted from the effect control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120, the execution result of the effect control process in step S406, and the like. The voice control data for controlling the voice output operation by the speakers 12a and 12b, or the lighting operation of the various game effect LED / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a and 17b and the various decoration LED / lamps 32 are controlled. A control command that becomes control data for controlling various effects such as lighting control data to be set is set.

  FIG. 42 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process executed in step S406 of FIG. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 42, the following processes in steps S160 to S166 are performed according to the value of the effect control process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit provided in the RAM 183 of the effect control microcomputer 170. Is executed.

  The variable display start command reception waiting process in step S160 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “0”. This variable display start command reception waiting process includes a process of determining whether or not to start variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 44b based on whether or not a variable display start command is received from the main board 120. Contains.

  The decorative symbol variable display setting process in step S161 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “1”. This decorative symbol variable display setting process is performed in order to perform various effects including variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 44b in response to the start of the special symbol game by the special symbol display device 44a. This includes a process of determining a final decorative design and an effect control pattern according to the type of display result.

  For example, in the processing of step S161, as shown in FIG. 43A, whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “fourth big hit”, or the small hit type is “first big hit”. Corresponding to one of the “fourth small hits”, a determined decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is determined. Here, the big hit type and the small hit type may be specified from the variable display pattern indicated by the variable display start command transmitted from the main board 120, the instruction data included in the display result notification command, or the like. In this way, in the process of step S161, based on the determination that the variable display result is the “big hit” as the specific display result on the main board 120 side, the big hit combination included in the specific display result is determined. The decorative design can be determined from a plurality of predetermined types. Further, in the process of step S161, based on the determination that the variable display result is “small hit” as the predetermined display result on the main board 120 side, the small hit combination included in the predetermined display result is determined. The determined decorative design can be determined from a plurality of predetermined types.

  In addition, in the process of step S161, for example, as shown in FIG. 43B, an effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern is determined. At this time, for example, the CPU 181 of the effect control microcomputer 170 refers to the effect control pattern determination table stored in advance in the ROM 182 or the like based on the effect control pattern determination random value SR1 extracted from the random number circuit 184 or the like. The effect control pattern corresponding to the variable display pattern may be determined as one of a plurality of types. In this way, when the effect control pattern is determined in the process of step S161, if the variable display pattern indicated in the variable display start command transmitted from the main board 120 does not execute the development effect display, the development is performed. A setting is made to stop and display the variable display result of the decorative design without executing the effect display. On the other hand, when the variable display pattern indicated by the variable display start command transmitted from the main board 120 is to execute the development effect display, the development effect display is executed after the variable display of the decorative pattern is started. After that, the variable display result is set to stop display.

  The decorative pattern variable display process in step S162 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “2”. In the decorative symbol variable display processing, the CPU 181 corresponds to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit provided in the RAM 183, from the effect control pattern to the display control data, voice control data, and lamp control. Production control data such as data is read. In accordance with the effect control data read at this time, for example, determination of a display control command to be transmitted to the display control unit 171 or determination of an audio lamp control command to be transmitted to the audio frame lamp board 92 is performed. Various effects are controlled during variable display. Then, when an end code indicating the end of the variable display of the decorative design is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display control command is transmitted to the display control unit 171 to confirm the result of variable display of the decorative design. Display a decorative pattern.

  Here, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, the determined decorative symbols are determined by the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b. It is only necessary to perform a temporary stop display in which the swaying fluctuation state is swaying, and to confirm the display of the confirmed decorative pattern in response to receiving the variable display end command from the main board 120. Alternatively, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, each of the “left” and “right” decorations in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b without receiving a variable display end command from the main board 120 The display of the confirmed decorative symbols in the symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R may be confirmed. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern indicated in the variable display start command has elapsed, the autonomous control side of the effect control board 90 does not depend on the effect control command from the main board 120. Thus, the fixed decorative design can be derived and displayed as a variable display result. At this time, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the jackpot start command reception waiting time is set in the effect control process timer. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “3” which is a value corresponding to the big hit start waiting process.

  The big hit start waiting process in step S163 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “3”. In the jackpot start waiting process, the CPU 181 determines whether or not a jackpot start command transmitted from the main board 120 has been received. When the big hit start command is received, it is determined that the variable symbol display result is “big hit”, and the value of the effect control process flag is set to “4” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update. On the other hand, when the small hit start command is received without receiving the big hit start command from the main board 120, it is determined that the variable symbol display result is “small hit”, and the effect control process flag Is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect production process. Also, when neither the big hit start command nor the small hit start command is received and the production control process timer times out, the variable display result of the decorative design is determined to be “lost”, and the value of the production control process flag Is updated to “0” which is an initial value.

  The big hit effect process in step S164 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “4”. In this jackpot effect processing, the CPU 181 displays a predetermined effect image corresponding to the jackpot gaming state in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b by, for example, transmission of a display control command to the display control unit 171 or a voice frame lamp board. By transmitting a sound lamp control command to 92, the sound output operation of the speakers 12a, 12b is controlled to output sound according to the big hit gaming state, or various game effect LEDs / lamps 13, 14a-14d, 16a, 16b, 17a , 17b and various decoration LEDs / lamps 32 are controlled to perform various effects control in the big hit gaming state, such as lighting / extinguishing / flashing operations according to the big hit gaming state. When the round game executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the final round (for example, the 15th round or the second round), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process. .

  The ending effect process in step S165 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “5”. This ending effect process is performed by, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b by transmitting a display control command to the display control unit 171 or by transmitting an audio lamp control command to the audio frame lamp substrate 92. The sound output operation in 12a, 12b is controlled to output sound corresponding to the big hit gaming state, and various game effect LED / lamps 13, 14a-14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b and various decorative LED / lamps 32 It includes a process of controlling the effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state by controlling the lighting operation to turn on / off / blink according to the big hit gaming state.

  The small hitting effect process in step S166 is a process executed when the value of the effect control process flag is “6”. This small hitting effect process is performed by, for example, displaying a predetermined effect image on the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b by transmitting a display control command to the display control unit 171 or by issuing an audio lamp control command to the audio frame lamp board 92. By controlling the sound output operation of the speakers 12a and 12b by transmission and outputting sound corresponding to the small hit gaming state, various game effect LEDs / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b and various decoration LEDs -Various effect control in the small hit gaming state is performed such as lighting operation / extinguishing / flashing operation according to the small hit gaming state by controlling the lighting operation of the lamp 32.

  Next, a specific control example in the case of being controlled in the small hit game state in response to the special display game or the variable display result of the decorative symbol being “small hit” will be described. FIG. 44 shows the operation timing of the start port switches 56, 60, the special symbol display device 44a and the opening / closing piece when the small hit type is determined to be “first small hit” and “second small hit”, respectively. 3 is a timing chart showing an example of control timing of a solenoid 105. In FIGS. 44A to 44E, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 44 (A), the special game by the special symbol display device 44a is based on the detection signal output by one of the start port switches 56 and 60 being turned on. Is started, and special symbols are variably displayed. At this time, for example, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination read from the special figure storage unit 161 in the process of step S202 shown in FIG. The small hit type determination table 211 shown in FIG. 8B is referred to based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the small hit type according to the judgment value data (step S204; No and step S207; Yes). Thus, it is determined that the small hit type is “first small hit” and the small hit symbol is “12” (step S209). In this case, a variable display pattern of “no development effect C (small hit)” is determined as a variable display pattern corresponding to “first small hit” (see step S211, FIG. 29A). In the variable display pattern of “no development effect C (small hit)”, as shown in FIG. 15, the variable display time is “3.5 seconds”. Further, in response to the determination of the variable display pattern of “no development effect C (small hit)”, the interval time before opening is set to “4 seconds” (step S212 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29B). )reference).

  Based on these determination results and setting contents, in the special symbol display device 44a, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (B), when 3.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol, the variable display result The finalized special symbol game is terminated and displayed. At this time, the variable display result in the special game is the small hit symbol “12” corresponding to “first small hit”. In addition, in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol in the special game, the decorations are displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R. Corresponding to the fact that the symbol variation is started and the special symbol display device 44a is stopped to display the confirmed special symbol and the special symbol game is ended, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R are displayed. As a result, the same decorative symbols indicating “Blue 1” are all stopped and displayed, so that a small decorative combination of decorative symbols is derived and displayed.

  After the fixed special symbol and the fixed decorative symbol are derived and displayed in this manner and the variable display of the special graphic game and the decorative symbol is stopped, the interval time before opening “4 seconds” when a predetermined waiting time such as 0.5 seconds elapses, for example. ”Has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 44C, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. A starting operation is performed. At this time, the open / close piece solenoid 105 is driven according to the drive pattern defined by the small hitting control pattern KP1 for the first small hitting time. In the small hit control pattern KP1 for the first small hit, the small hit type is “first small hit” in the process of step S228 shown in FIG. 30, that is, the small hit symbol is “12”. And is set to control the starting operation in the small hit gaming state. Thus, the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is in a closed state after the start-up opening frequency is “one time” and the open time is “one second” in the start-up operation pattern from the closed state to the open state. Return to.

  In addition, if it is determined in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 28 that the small hit type is “second small hit” and the small hit symbol is “11”, it corresponds to “second small hit”. As the variable display pattern to be performed, a variable display pattern of “with development effect C (small hit)” is determined (see step S211, FIG. 29A). In this variable display pattern of “with development effect C (small hit)”, the variable display time is “7.5 seconds” as shown in FIG. Further, the interval time before opening is set to “8 seconds” in response to the determination of the variable display pattern “C with development effect (small hit)” (step S212 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29B). )reference).

  Based on these determination results and setting contents, the special symbol display device 44a, for example, as shown in FIG. 44 (D), can display the variable display result when 7.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol. The finalized special symbol game is terminated and displayed. At this time, the variable display result in the special figure game is the small hit symbol “11” corresponding to “second small hit”. In addition, in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol in the special game, the decorations are displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R. The design changes. At this time, “with development effect C-1 (small hit)” determined in the decorative symbol variable display setting process of step S161 shown in FIG. 42 corresponding to the variable display pattern with “development effect C (small hit)”. ”On the display control pattern (see FIG. 43 (B)), etc., temporarily display the decorative symbols on the“ left ”and“ right ”decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R, and then display the variation again. After that, the development effect display for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative design is executed. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol being stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 44a and the special symbol game being ended, “red 1” is displayed on each of the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R. The same decorative symbols indicating "" are stopped and displayed together, so that the definite decorative symbol of the small hit combination is derived and displayed.

  Thus, when the predetermined special symbol and the fixed decorative symbol are derived and displayed and the variable display of the special graphic game and the decorative symbol is stopped, when a predetermined waiting time such as 0.5 seconds elapses, the interval time before opening “8 seconds” ”Has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 44E, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. A starting operation is performed. At this time, the open / close piece solenoid 105 is driven in accordance with the drive pattern determined by the second small hitting control pattern KP2. In the small hit control pattern KP2 for the second small hit, the small hit type is “second small hit”, that is, the small hit symbol is “11” in the process of step S228 shown in FIG. It is determined correspondingly and is set to control the starting operation in the small hit gaming state. As a result, the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening has a start operation pattern different from that in the case of the “first small hit”, the start opening number is “1 time”, and the opening time is “2 seconds”. After the operation pattern changes from the closed state to the open state, the state returns to the closed state.

  FIG. 45 shows the operation timing of the start port switches 56, 60, the special symbol display device 44a and the opening / closing piece when the small hit type is determined as "third small hit" and "fourth small hit", respectively. 3 is a timing chart showing an example of control timing of a solenoid 105. In FIGS. 45A to 45E, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  As shown in FIG. 45 (A), based on the detection of the game ball by any of the start port switches 56, 60, the small hit type is set to “third small hit” in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the small hit symbol is “34”, a variable display pattern “No development effect D (small hit)” is determined as a variable display pattern corresponding to “third small hit” ( Step S211, see FIG. 29A). In the variable display pattern of “no development effect D (small hit)”, as shown in FIG. 15, the variable display time is “5.5 seconds”. Further, in response to the determination of the variable display pattern of “No development effect D (small hit)”, the interval time before opening is set to “6 seconds” (step S212 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29B). )reference).

  Based on these determination results and setting contents, the special symbol display device 44a, for example, as shown in FIG. 45 (B), can display the variable display result when 5.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol. The finalized special symbol game is terminated and displayed. At this time, the variable display result in the special game is the small hit symbol “34” corresponding to “third small hit”. In addition, in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol in the special game, the decorations are displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R. Corresponding to the fact that the symbol change is started, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 44a, and the special symbol game is ended, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R are displayed. When the same decorative design showing “Blue 3” is stopped and displayed together, the definite decorative design of the small hit combination is derived and displayed.

  In this way, when the predetermined special symbol and the fixed decorative symbol are derived and displayed and the variable display of the special graphic game and the decorative symbol is stopped, when a predetermined waiting time such as 0.5 seconds elapses, the interval time before opening “6 seconds” ”Has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 45C, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. A starting operation is performed. At this time, the open / close piece solenoid 105 is driven in accordance with the drive pattern determined by the third small hitting control pattern KP3. In the small hit control pattern KP3 for the third small hit, the small hit type is “third small hit” in the processing of step S228 shown in FIG. 30, that is, the small hit symbol is “34”. It is determined correspondingly and is set to control the starting operation in the small hit gaming state. As a result, the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening has a start operation number of times “3 times” and an open time as a start operation pattern different from that of “first small hit” or “second small hit”. In the starting operation pattern of “1 second”, the state changes from the closed state to the open state, and then returns to the closed state.

  Also, if it is determined in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. 28 that the small hit type is “fourth small hit” and the small hit symbol is “33”, it corresponds to “fourth small hit”. As the variable display pattern to be performed, a variable display pattern of “D (with small development)” is determined (see step S211, FIG. 29A). In the variable display pattern of “with development effect C (small hit)”, as shown in FIG. 15, the variable display time is “11.5 seconds”. Further, the interval time before opening is set to “12 seconds” in response to the determination of the variable display pattern “D with development effect (small hit)” (step S212 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29B). )reference).

  Based on these determination results and setting contents, the special symbol display device 44a, for example, as shown in FIG. The finalized special symbol game is terminated and displayed. At this time, the variable display result in the special figure game is the small hit symbol “33” corresponding to “fourth small hit”. In addition, in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol in the special game, the decorations are displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R. The design changes. At this time, “with development effect D-1 (small hit)” determined in the decorative symbol variable display setting process of step S161 shown in FIG. 42 corresponding to the variable display pattern with “development effect D (small hit)”. ”Or“ D-2 (small hit) ”in the effect control pattern, etc., the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed on the“ left ”and“ right ”decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R. Later, after the variable display is displayed again, the development effect display for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbol is executed. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol being stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 44a and the special symbol game being ended, “red 3” is displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections 80L and 80R. The same decorative symbols indicating "" are stopped and displayed together, so that the definite decorative symbol of the small hit combination is derived and displayed.

  In this way, after the fixed special symbol and the fixed decorative symbol are derived and displayed and the variable display of the special graphic game and the decorative symbol is stopped, an interval time “12 seconds before opening” when a predetermined waiting time such as 0.5 seconds elapses. ”Has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 45E, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. A starting operation is performed. At this time, the open / close piece solenoid 105 is driven in accordance with the drive pattern defined by the fourth small hitting control pattern KP4. In the small hit control pattern KP4 for the fourth small hit, the small hit type is “fourth small hit”, that is, the small hit symbol is “33” in the process of step S228 shown in FIG. It is determined correspondingly and is set to control the starting operation in the small hit gaming state. As a result, the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening has a start operation number of times “3 times” and an open time as a start operation pattern different from “first small hit” to “third small hit”. In the starting operation pattern of “2 seconds”, the state changes from the closed state to the open state, and then returns to the closed state.

  As described above, the number of start releases and the release time in the start operation performed in the small hit gaming state is whether the small hit type is “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, that is, small It depends on whether the winning symbol is “12”, “11”, “34”, or “33”. In addition, after a game ball that has entered the start area 58a or the start winning device 58b serving as a start area is detected by the start opening switches 56 and 60, the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is changed to an open state by the start operation. The interval time before release until the small hit type is “first small hit” to “fourth small hit”, that is, the small hit symbol is “12”, “11”, “34”, Depending on which of “33” it is different. Further, when the small hit type is “first small hit” and “third small hit”, the variable display pattern is determined so as not to execute the development effect display. On the other hand, when the small hit type is “second small hit” and “fourth small hit”, the variable display pattern for executing the development effect display is determined. Therefore, the interval time before opening varies depending on the determination result of whether or not to execute the development effect display. The operation pattern for distributing the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 into the first area 85 and the second area 88 by the drive control of the distribution solenoid 108 in the small hit gaming state is small. The same operation pattern may be used regardless of the hit type or the small hit symbol, or different operation patterns may be used depending on the small hit type or the small hit symbol. The settings relating to the drive control of the sorting solenoid 108 may be shown in each of the small hit control patterns KP1 to KP4.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the small hit gaming state, the first error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off in the process of step S231 shown in FIG. For example, as shown in FIG. 46 (C), at the timing Ti01 corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the start port switches 56, 60, the small hit type in the process of step S209 shown in FIG. And the determination that the small hit symbol is “12”, and the variable display pattern in the process of step S211 is the variable display pattern of “no development effect C (small hit)”. As shown in FIG. 46D, the special symbol is started to change in the special symbol display device 44a. After that, at timing Ti02 when the variable display time “3.5 seconds” in the variable display pattern “No development effect C (small hit)” has elapsed from timing Ti01, the small as the confirmed special symbol that becomes the variable display result. The winning symbol “12” is stopped and displayed, and the special game is finished. At this time, by performing the process of step S231 shown in FIG. 30, the first error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off as shown in FIG.

  Thus, by setting the first error determination execution flag to the off state, the processing of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. The game balls that enter the first special variable winning ball device 66 through the opening 82 are not detected as abnormal winning balls. On the other hand, the second error determination execution flag is maintained in the ON state as shown in FIG. Therefore, the processing of steps S58 to S60 shown in FIG. 25 can be executed. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is detected by the second count switch 52 (step S58; Yes), the payout of the winning ball is prohibited (step S59). Notification that an abnormal winning ball has occurred, such as displaying the second abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 26B on the effect display device 44b, is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 46 (E), at timing Ti03 when the pre-release interval time “4 seconds” corresponding to the small hit type being “first small hit” has elapsed from timing Ti01, the small hit type is Based on the setting in the small hit control pattern KP1 for the first small hit corresponding to the “first small hit”, driving of the solenoid 105 for the opening / closing piece is started, so that the first big winning opening is obtained. The opening 82 changes from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can enter the first special variable winning ball device 66. Then, as shown in FIG. 46 (F), when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the first count switch 106 at the timing Ti04, the first error determination execution flag is set. Since it is in the off state, the processing of step S52 shown in FIG. 25 is not performed, so that this game ball is not detected as an abnormal winning ball.

  Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 46 (G), at the timing Ti05 corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detector 122, the remaining ball count updated in the process of step S513 shown in FIG. In response to determining that the value is “0” in the process of step S258 shown in FIG. 32, the process of step S262 is executed. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 46A, the first error determination execution flag is set to the on state. Thus, after the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation is detected by the first count switch 106, the first count switch 106 and the discharge are released. The first special variable winning ball apparatus is set by turning on the first error determination execution flag when the remaining ball count value updated according to the detection of the game ball by the ball detector 122 becomes “0”. When it is determined that there is no game ball inside 66, the processing of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. 25 can be executed, and the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is recognized as an abnormal winning ball. The operation to detect is started.

  For example, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 after the timing Ti05 is detected by the first count switch 106 (step S52 in FIG. 25; Yes), payout of the winning ball is prohibited. (Step S55), for example, a notification that an abnormal winning ball has occurred, such as displaying a first abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 26A on the effect display device 44b, is performed. Further, when a game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 that becomes the specific area after the timing Ti05 is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b. (Step S53 in FIG. 25; Yes or Step S54; Yes), a prize ball is prohibited from being paid out, and an abnormal winning ball such as a first abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. Notification of the occurrence is made.

  Next, a specific control example in the case of being controlled to the big hit game state in response to the special display game or the variable display result of the decorative symbol being “big hit” will be described. 47, when the big hit types are determined as “first big hit” and “second big hit”, the operation timing of the start port switches 56, 60, the special symbol display device 44a, the solenoid for the opening / closing piece 105, It is a timing chart which shows an example of the control timing of the solenoid 65 for 2nd big prize opening doors. 47A to 47E, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  When the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for special figure display result determination read from the special figure holding storage unit 161 in the process of step S202 shown in FIG. 28 matches the big hit determination value data (step S204; Yes). By referring to the jackpot jackpot type determination table 210 shown in FIG. 8A based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the jackpot type is set to “first jackpot” and the jackpot symbol is set to “ 56 ”is determined (step S206). In this case, a variable display pattern of “no development effect A (big hit)” is determined as a variable display pattern corresponding to “first big hit” (see step S211, FIG. 29A). In the variable display pattern of “No development effect A (big hit)”, as shown in FIG. 15, the variable display time is “4.5 seconds”. Further, the interval time before opening is set to “5 seconds” in response to the determination of the variable display pattern “No development effect A (big hit)” (see step S212, FIG. 29B).

  Based on these determination results and setting contents, the special symbol display device 44a, for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (B), can display the variable display result when 4.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol. The finalized special symbol game is terminated and displayed. At this time, the variable display result in the special figure game is the big hit symbol “56” corresponding to the “first big hit”. In addition, in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol in the special game, the decorations are displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R. Corresponding to the fact that the symbol change is started, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 44a, and the special symbol game is ended, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R are displayed. As a result, the same decorative symbols indicating “blue 5” are stopped and displayed together, so that a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  After the fixed special symbol and the fixed decorative symbol are derived and displayed in this manner and the variable display of the special graphic game and the decorative symbol is stopped, the interval time before opening “5 seconds” when a predetermined waiting time such as 0.5 seconds elapses. ”Has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 47C, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. A round game is played. At this time, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven in accordance with the driving pattern defined by the round control pattern RP1-1 for two rounds, so that the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening with an operation pattern different from the starting operation. A specific operation is performed to return the closed state from the closed state to the closed state. The round control pattern RP1-1 for two rounds corresponds to the fact that the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, that is, the jackpot symbol is “56” in the process of step S222 shown in FIG. It is determined and set to control a specific action or the like in the big hit gaming state. As a result, in the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the number of times of opening (maximum number of continuations) of the opening portion 82 serving as the first jackpot is “2 times” and the maximum opening time is “ In a specific operation pattern of “26 seconds”, a round game is performed in which the state is changed from the closed state to the open state and then returned to the closed state. In each round game, when the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 106 reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”) even before the maximum opening time has elapsed (step S551 in FIG. 37). ; Yes), the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is returned to the closed state, and one round game is completed.

  If it is determined in step S206 shown in FIG. 28 that the jackpot type is “second jackpot” and the jackpot symbol is “55”, the variable display pattern corresponding to “second jackpot” is displayed. As shown in FIG. 29A, a variable display pattern of “with development effect A (big hit)” is determined (see step S211, FIG. 29A). In this variable display pattern of “with development effect A (big hit)”, the variable display time is “9.5 seconds” as shown in FIG. Further, in response to the determination of the variable display pattern “A with development effect A (big hit)”, the interval time before opening is set to “10 seconds” (step S212 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29B). reference).

  Based on these determination results and setting contents, the special symbol display device 44a, for example, as shown in FIG. 47 (D), can display the variable display result when 9.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol. The finalized special symbol game is terminated and displayed. At this time, the variable display result in the special figure game is the big hit symbol “55” corresponding to the “second big hit”. In addition, in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol in the special game, the decorations are displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R. The design changes. At this time, from “with development effect A-1 (hit)” determined in the decorative symbol variable display setting process of step S161 shown in FIG. 42 corresponding to the variable display pattern with “with development effect A (hit)”. Based on the setting in one of the production control patterns (see FIG. 43 (B)) of “A-4 with advanced production” (see FIG. 43B), each of the “left” and “right” decorative design variable display portions 80L and 80R Then, after the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed, the development effect display is executed in which the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed after being variably displayed again. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol being stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 44a and the special symbol game ending, the “left 5” and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections 80L and 80R display “red 5”. The same decorative symbols indicating "" are stopped and displayed together, so that a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  After the fixed special symbol and the fixed decorative symbol are derived and displayed in this way and the variable display of the special graphic game and the decorative symbol is stopped, the interval time before opening “10 seconds when a predetermined waiting time such as 0.5 seconds elapses has elapsed. ”Has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 47 (E), the driving of the second big prize opening door solenoid 65 is started, and the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is opened from the closed state. A round game that changes to a state is started. At this time, the second big prize opening door solenoid 65 is driven in accordance with the driving pattern determined by the round control pattern RP1-2 for two rounds, so that the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is closed. A specific operation for returning to the closed state after the open state is performed is performed. The round control pattern RP1-2 for two rounds is determined in accordance with the fact that the jackpot type is “second jackpot” in the process of step S222 shown in FIG. 30, that is, the jackpot symbol is “55”. And set to control a specific action or the like in the big hit gaming state. Thus, in the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the opening number 48 that is the second big prize opening is set to “2” and the maximum open time is “2”. In a specific operation pattern of “29 seconds”, a round game is performed in which the state is changed from the closed state to the open state and then returned to the closed state. In each round game, even before the maximum opening time has elapsed, when the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 52 reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”) (step S573 in FIG. 38). ; Yes), the opening 48 that becomes the second grand prize opening is returned to the closed state, and one round game is completed.

  48, when the big hit types are determined as “third big hit” and “fourth big hit”, the operation timings of the start port switches 56, 60, the special symbol display device 44a, the solenoid for opening / closing piece 105, It is a timing chart which shows an example of the control timing of the solenoid 65 for 2nd big prize opening doors. 48A to 48E, the horizontal axis indicates the passage of time.

  As shown in FIG. 48A, based on the detection of the game ball by any of the start port switches 56, 60, the big hit type is set to “third big hit” in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. When it is determined that the big hit symbol is “78”, the variable display pattern “No development effect B (big hit)” is determined as the variable display pattern corresponding to “third big hit” (step S211, FIG. 29). (See (A)). In the variable display pattern of “no development effect B (big hit)”, as shown in FIG. 15, the variable display time is “6.5 seconds”. Further, in response to the determination of the variable display pattern of “no development effect B (big hit)”, the interval time before opening is set to “7 seconds” (step S212 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29B). reference).

  Based on these determination results and setting contents, the special symbol display device 44a, as shown in FIG. 48B, for example, displays the variable display result when 6.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol. The finalized special symbol game is terminated and displayed. At this time, the variable display result in the special game is the big hit symbol “78” corresponding to the “third big hit”. In addition, in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol in the special game, the decorations are displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R. Corresponding to the fact that the symbol change is started, the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 44a, and the special symbol game is ended, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions 80L and 80R are displayed. As a result, the same decorative design indicating “blue 7” is stopped and displayed together, so that the definite decorative design of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  After the fixed special symbol and the fixed decorative symbol are derived and displayed in this way and the variable display of the special graphic game and the decorative symbol is stopped, the interval time before opening “7 seconds” when a predetermined waiting time such as 0.5 seconds elapses. ”Has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 48C, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven, and the opening 82 serving as the first big prize opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. Round game is started. At this time, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 is driven in accordance with the drive pattern determined by the round control patterns RP1-3 for 15 rounds, so that the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening with an operation pattern different from the start operation. A specific operation is performed to return the closed state from the closed state to the closed state. Round control patterns RP1-3 for 15 rounds are determined in accordance with the fact that the jackpot type is “third jackpot” in the processing of step S222 shown in FIG. 30, that is, the jackpot symbol is “78”. And set to control a specific action or the like in the big hit gaming state. As a result, in the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the opening number (maximum continuation count) of the opening portion 82 serving as the first big winning opening is “15 times” and the maximum opening time is “ In a specific operation pattern of “26 seconds”, a round game is performed in which the state is changed from the closed state to the open state and then returned to the closed state.

  In addition, if it is determined in step S206 shown in FIG. 28 that the big hit type is “fourth big hit” and the big hit symbol is “77”, the variable display pattern corresponding to “fourth big hit”. As shown in FIG. 29, a variable display pattern of “B with development effect (big hit)” is determined (see step S211, FIG. 29A). In this variable display pattern of “with development effect B (big hit)”, as shown in FIG. 15, the variable display time is “14.5 seconds”. Further, the interval time before opening is set to “15 seconds” in response to the determination of the variable display pattern “with development effect B (big hit)” (step S212 in FIG. 28, FIG. 29B). reference).

  Based on these determination results and setting contents, the special symbol display device 44a, for example, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), can display the variable display result when 14.5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the variation of the special symbol. The finalized special symbol game is terminated and displayed. At this time, the variable display result in the special figure game is the big hit symbol “77” corresponding to the “fourth big hit”. In addition, in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44b, in response to the start of the change of the special symbol in the special game, the decorations are displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative variable display portions 80L and 80R. The design changes. At this time, “with development effect B-1 (big hit)” determined in the decorative symbol variable display setting process of step S161 shown in FIG. 42 corresponding to the variable display pattern “with development effect B (big hit)”. Based on the setting in one of the production control patterns (see FIG. 43 (B)) of “With development effect B-4 (big hit)”, each of the “left” and “right” decorative design variable display portions 80L and 80R Then, after the decorative symbol is temporarily displayed, the development effect display is executed in which the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed after being variably displayed again. Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol being stopped and displayed on the special symbol display device 44a and the special symbol game being ended, “red 7” is displayed on the “left” and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections 80L and 80R. The same decorative symbols indicating "" are stopped and displayed together, so that a definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  After the fixed special symbol and the fixed decorative symbol are derived and displayed in this way and the variable display of the special graphic game and the decorative symbol is stopped, the interval time before opening “15 seconds” when a predetermined waiting time such as 0.5 seconds elapses. ”Has elapsed, as shown in FIG. 48 (E), driving of the second grand prize opening door solenoid 65 is started, and the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is opened from the closed state. A round game that changes to a state is started. At this time, the second grand prize opening door solenoid 65 is driven in accordance with the drive pattern defined by the round control patterns RP1-4 for 15 rounds, so that the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is closed. A specific operation for returning to the closed state after the open state is performed is performed. Round control patterns RP1-4 for 15 rounds are determined in accordance with the fact that the jackpot type is “fourth jackpot” in the processing of step S222 shown in FIG. 30, that is, the jackpot symbol is “77”. And set to control a specific action or the like in the big hit gaming state. As a result, in the big hit gaming state when the big hit type is “fourth big hit”, the opening number 48 (maximum number of continuous times) of the opening portion 48 serving as the second big winning opening becomes “15 times” and the maximum open time “ In a specific operation pattern of “29 seconds”, a round game is performed in which the state is changed from the closed state to the open state and then returned to the closed state.

  In this way, the maximum number of round games in the big hit game state and the opening time, or which of the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening and the opening 48 serving as the second grand prize opening is to be opened. For the setting or the like, whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” to “fourth jackpot”, that is, whether the jackpot symbol is “56”, “55”, “78”, or “77” Depending on it, it will be different. In addition, the opening which becomes the first big winning opening in the first round game in the big hit gaming state after the game ball that has entered the starting opening 58a and the start winning device 58b serving as the starting area is detected by the starting opening switches 56 and 60. 82 or the interval time before opening until the opening 48 that becomes the second big winning opening changes to the open state, the big hit type is “first big hit” to “fourth big hit”, that is, the big hit symbol Depends on whether it is “56”, “55”, “78”, or “77”. Further, when the big hit type is “first big hit” and “third big hit”, the variable display pattern is determined so as not to execute the development effect display. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit” and “fourth big hit”, the variable display pattern for executing the development effect display is determined. Therefore, the interval time before opening varies depending on the determination result of whether or not to execute the development effect display. Note that the operation pattern for distributing the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 into the first area 85 and the second area 88 by the drive control of the distribution solenoid 108 in the big hit gaming state is a type of jackpot Regardless of the jackpot symbol, the same operation pattern may be used, or different operation patterns may be used depending on the jackpot type or jackpot symbol. The settings relating to the drive control of the distribution solenoid 108 may be shown in the round control patterns RP1-1 and RP1-3 in which the first prize winning opening is the first prize winning opening.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening that is opened in the process of step S283 shown in FIG. 35 is identified, and the identified special winning opening is the opening 82 that becomes the first grand prize opening. In the case where the first error determination execution flag is cleared in the process of step S285 and the state is turned off, while the specified big prize opening is the opening 48 that becomes the second big prize opening, In the process of step S286, the second error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off. As an example, as shown in FIG. 49C, the big hit type in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 49 and the decision to set the jackpot symbol to “56”, or the variable display pattern in step S211 to be the variable display pattern of “no development effect A (big hit)”. ), The special symbol display device 44a starts to change the special symbol. After that, at the timing Ti12 when the variable display time “4.5 seconds” in the variable display pattern “No development effect A (big hit)” has elapsed from the timing Ti11, the big hit symbol as the confirmed special symbol that becomes the variable display result “56” is stopped and displayed, and the special figure game ends. At this time, for example, based on the setting of the round control pattern RP1-1 for two rounds set in correspondence with the fact that the big hit type is “first big hit” in step S222 shown in FIG. 30, the step shown in FIG. Since the big prize opening specified in S283 is the opening 82 which becomes the first big prize opening (step S284; Yes), the processing of step S285 is executed, as shown in FIG. 49 (A). The first error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off.

  Thus, by setting the first error determination execution flag to the off state, the processing of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. 25 is not executed, and the first big winning opening that has been released in the round game in the big hit gaming state. A game ball that enters the inside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 is not detected as an abnormal winning ball. In contrast, the second error determination execution flag is maintained in the ON state as shown in FIG. Therefore, the processing of steps S58 to S60 shown in FIG. 25 can be executed. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is detected by the second count switch 52 (step S58; Yes), the payout of the winning ball is prohibited (step S59). Notification that an abnormal winning ball has occurred, such as displaying the second abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 26B on the effect display device 44b, is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 49E, at timing Ti13 when the pre-release interval time “5 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “first big hit” has elapsed from timing Ti11, the big hit type is “first”. Based on the setting in the round control pattern RP1-1 corresponding to “big hit”, the opening / closing piece solenoid 105 starts to be driven, so that the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is changed from the closed state to the open state. The game ball can enter the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. In this way, in the big hit gaming state in which the round game with the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening is performed, the first error determination execution flag is in the OFF state. When a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 66 is detected, the process of step S52 shown in FIG. 25 is not performed, and this gaming ball is not detected as an abnormal winning ball.

  Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 49 (E), when the round game corresponding to the maximum continuation number “2” is finished and the waiting time after the big winning opening is over (step S591 in FIG. 39; Yes), FIG. Since the round count value has reached the maximum round value in the process of step S592 shown in 39 (step S592; Yes), and the flag after opening the first big prize opening is on in the process of step S594. (Step S594; Yes), the process of step S596 is executed. Thereby, for example, as shown in FIG. 49A, the first error determination execution flag is set to the ON state at timing Ti14. In this way, when the big hit game state in which the round game in which the opening portion 82 serving as the first big winning opening is opened is completed, the first error determination execution flag is turned on, so that step S52 shown in FIG. 25 is performed. The process of .about.S56 can be executed, and the operation of detecting the gaming ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 as an abnormal winning ball is started.

  For example, when a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 after the timing Ti14 is detected by the first count switch 106 (step S52 in FIG. 25; Yes), payout of the winning ball is prohibited. (Step S55), for example, a notification that an abnormal winning ball has occurred, such as displaying a first abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 26A on the effect display device 44b, is performed. Further, when a game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 that becomes the specific area after the timing Ti14 is detected by the first specific ball detector 121a or the second specific ball detector 121b. (Step S53 in FIG. 25; Yes or Step S54; Yes), a prize ball is prohibited from being paid out, and an abnormal winning ball such as a first abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. Notification of the occurrence is made.

  As another example, at the timing Ti21 corresponding to the detection of the game ball by the start opening switches 56, 60 as shown in FIG. 50C, the jackpot type in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. 50 based on the decision to set the jackpot and the jackpot symbol to “55”, or the variable display pattern in step S211 to be the variable display pattern “A with development effect (big hit)”. As shown in (D), the variation of the special symbol is started in the special symbol display device 44a. After that, at timing Ti22 when the variable display time “9.5 seconds” in the variable display pattern “A development effect is present (big hit)” has elapsed from timing Ti21, the big hit symbol as the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result “55” is stopped and displayed, and the special figure game ends. At this time, for example, based on the setting of the round control pattern RP1-2 for two rounds set in response to the fact that the big hit type is “second big hit” in step S222 shown in FIG. 30, the step shown in FIG. Since the big prize opening specified in S283 is the opening 48 that becomes the second big prize opening (step S284; No), the process of step S286 is executed, as shown in FIG. Then, the second error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off.

  Thus, by setting the second error determination execution flag to the off state, the processing of steps S58 to S60 shown in FIG. A game ball that enters the inside of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 through the opening 48 is not detected as an abnormal winning ball. On the other hand, the first error determination execution flag is maintained in the ON state as shown in FIG. Therefore, the processing of steps S52 to S56 shown in FIG. 25 can be executed. Therefore, when the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the first count switch 106 (step S52; Yes), the game ball that has entered the first specific entrance 89 is the first. When it is detected by the specific ball detector 121a (step S53; Yes), or when a game ball that has entered the second specific entrance 91 is detected by the second specific ball detector 121b (step S54; Yes). The payout of the winning ball is prohibited (step S55), and a notification that an abnormal winning ball has occurred, for example, a first abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 26A is displayed on the effect display device 44b. Done.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (E), at timing Ti23 when the pre-opening interval time “10 seconds” corresponding to the big hit type “second big hit” has elapsed from timing Ti21, the big hit type is “second”. Based on the setting in the round control pattern RP1-2 corresponding to “big hit”, the driving of the second grand prize opening door solenoid 65 is started, so that the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is closed. The game ball is allowed to enter the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47. In this way, in the big hit gaming state in which the round game with the opening 48 serving as the second grand prize opening is performed, the second error determination execution flag is in the off state. When a game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus 47 is detected, the process of step S52 shown in FIG. 25 is not performed, and this gaming ball is not detected as an abnormal winning ball.

  Thereafter, for example, as shown in FIG. 50 (E), when the round game corresponding to the maximum continuation number “2” is completed and the waiting time after the big winning opening is opened (step S591 in FIG. 39; Yes), Since the round count value has reached the maximum round value in the process of step S592 shown in 39 (step S592; Yes), and the flag after opening the first big prize opening is OFF in the process of step S594. (Step S594; No), the process of step S598 is executed. Thus, for example, as shown in FIG. 50A, the second error determination execution flag is set to the on state at timing Ti24. In this way, when the big hit gaming state in which the round game in which the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is opened is completed, the second error determination execution flag is turned on, so that step S52 shown in FIG. 25 is performed. The process of .about.S56 is made executable, and the operation of detecting the gaming ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 as an abnormal winning ball is started.

  For example, when a game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 after the timing Ti24 is detected by the second count switch 52 (step S58 in FIG. 25; Yes), the payout of the winning ball is prohibited. (Step S59), for example, notification that an abnormal winning ball has occurred, such as displaying a second abnormality notification screen as shown in FIG. 26B on the effect display device 44b.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, the first special variable winning ball device 66 is changed to the open state in response to the opening 82 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 being changed to the open state in the small hit gaming state. After the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected by the 1 count switch 106, the remaining ball count value becomes “0” in the process of step S258 shown in FIG. After it is determined that there is no game ball inside the special variable winning ball apparatus 66, the first error determination execution flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S262, so that the inside of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is set. The operation of detecting the game ball that has entered the game as an abnormal winning ball is started. As a result, even when the first special variable winning ball device 66 enters the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 that has been opened by the starting operation, the game ball does not exist inside the first special variable winning ball device 66. Abnormal winning balls can be detected from, for example, even when the game ball enters the first special variable winning ball device 66 immediately before the opening 82 is changed from the open state to the closed state in the starting operation, The game ball is not detected as an abnormal winning ball, and it can be appropriately determined whether or not it is an abnormal approach to the first special variable winning ball device 66.

  Further, in the case of opening the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in the round game in the big hit gaming state, the processing of step S285 shown in FIG. 35 corresponds to the start of the big hit gaming state. By clearing the first error determination execution flag and turning it off, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is regarded as an abnormal gaming ball. It will not be detected. Then, when this big hit gaming state is ended, the first special variable winning ball is set by setting the first error determination execution flag to the on state by the process of step S596 shown in FIG. 39 or the process of step S621 shown in FIG. The operation of detecting the game ball that has entered the inside of the device 66 as an abnormal winning ball is started. Thereby, in the big hit gaming state in which the round game with the first big winning opening being in the open state is performed, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is not detected as an abnormal winning ball. It is possible to appropriately determine whether or not the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is abnormally entered.

  On the other hand, when opening the opening 48 that becomes the second big prize opening in the round game in the big hit gaming state, the first error determination execution flag is kept on even when the big hit gaming state is started. Thus, a gaming machine or the like that has entered the inside of the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening is detected as an abnormal winning ball. As a result, in the big hit gaming state in which the round game with the second grand prize opening opened is performed, the gaming ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected as an abnormal winning ball, and the first special winning ball is detected. It is possible to appropriately determine whether or not it is an abnormal approach to the variable winning ball apparatus 66.

  In addition, when opening the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening in the round game in the big hit gaming state, the processing of step S286 shown in FIG. 35 corresponding to the start of the big hit gaming state. By clearing the second error determination execution flag and turning it off, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 from the opening 48 serving as the second big winning opening is an abnormal gaming ball. Will not be detected as. When the big hit gaming state is finished, the second special variable winning ball is set by setting the second error determination execution flag to the on state by the process of step S598 shown in FIG. 39 or the process of step S622 shown in FIG. The operation of detecting the game ball that has entered the inside of the device 47 as an abnormal winning ball is started. Thereby, in a period other than the big hit gaming state in which the round game with the second grand prize winning opening is performed, the gaming ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball device 47 is detected as an abnormal winning ball. Thus, it is possible to appropriately determine whether or not it is an abnormal approach to the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47.

  When the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected as an abnormal winning ball, the first abnormality notification as shown in FIG. 26A is performed in the process of step S56 shown in FIG. By displaying the screen on the effect display device 44b, it is notified that an abnormal winning ball has been detected. On the other hand, when a game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is detected as an abnormal winning ball, as shown in FIG. 26B in the process of step S60 shown in FIG. An abnormal winning in a different notification mode from that in which an abnormal winning ball entering the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected, for example, by displaying a second abnormal notification screen on the effect display device 44b. Notifies that a sphere has been detected. Thereby, it is possible to make a notification that makes it easy to recognize which of the first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 47 an abnormal approach has been detected.

  When a game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 is detected as an abnormal winning ball, or when a game ball that has entered the second special variable winning ball device 47 is detected as an abnormal winning ball In step S55 or step S59 shown in FIG. 25, the payout of prize balls is prohibited. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the prize ball from being illegally paid out based on the abnormal entry of the game ball.

  Until a game ball that has entered the start area 58a or the start winning device 58b serving as the start area is detected by the start opening switches 56 and 60 until the opening 82 that becomes the first big winning opening is changed to the open state by the start operation. The interval time before opening is determined to be different depending on the determination result of whether or not to execute the development effect display. In the development effect display, for example, “blue 1” and “blue 3” are displayed with variable display results corresponding to the small hit types such as “first small hit” and “third small hit” that are not executed. A symbol different from the decorative symbol determined as the determined decorative symbol is temporarily displayed. Accordingly, it is possible to recognize whether or not the development effect display is executed from the time required until the start operation is started and the decorative symbols displayed in a stopped state, and the player for executing the development effect display. Can increase the expectation of the game and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, the opening which becomes the first big prize opening in the first round game in the big hit gaming state after the game ball that has entered the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b serving as the start area is detected by the start opening switches 56 and 60. 82 or the interval time before opening until the opening 48 which becomes the second grand prize opening is changed to the open state is determined so as to differ depending on the determination result of whether or not the development effect display is executed. As a result, the development effect display is executed according to the time required until the first round game is started in the big hit gaming state, and the expectation for the variable display result to be “big hit” can be changed, It is possible to enhance the player's expectation for becoming a big hit gaming state and improve the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the decorative symbol that is temporarily stopped in the development effect display is a decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display result of “small hit” or “big hit”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the development effect display, it is possible to temporarily display the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display result of “losing”, and then perform the re-variable display to display the variation again.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, the maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is determined as either “2 rounds” or “15 rounds”. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, the maximum number of rounds of the round game in the big hit gaming state is determined to be “15 rounds”. It has been described that the 2 specific advance entrance 91 tends to be a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous for the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, as in the case where the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91 in the above embodiment, the round The maximum number of times a game can be continued may be determined to be a fixed number. In addition, even when a game ball enters the second specific entrance 91, as in the case where the game ball enters the first specific entrance 89 in the above embodiment, for example, the random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds is used. A round lottery may be performed in which the maximum number of round games is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the numerical data shown. In this case, the maximum number of round games to be determined may be different depending on whether the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91. The maximum number of continuations of possible round games may be the same, and the ratio determined for each maximum continuation number may be different.

  For example, when a game ball enters the first specific entrance 89, the maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state is set to “1 round”, “ When the game ball enters the second specific entrance 89 while the game ball is determined to be “3 rounds” or “5 rounds”, the numerical data or random number value indicating the random number MR4 for determining the number of rounds Based on numerical data indicating a random number value different from MR4, the maximum number of round games in the big hit gaming state may be determined as either “7 rounds” or “15 rounds”. In this case, as compared with the case where the game ball enters the first specific entrance 91, the ratio of the round that is advantageous to the player is higher when the game ball enters the second specific entrance 91.

  In the above embodiment, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to perform the starting operation to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening, and in the big hit gaming state In a round game to be performed, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening in a specific operation that is more advantageous to the player than the starting operation. In the above description, the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is opened by a specific operation advantageous to the player by the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47. In other words, a game is played by driving a game ball into the game area 41, and a first state in which the game ball is easily received and is advantageous for the player, and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to receive and disadvantageous for the player. The first special variable winning ball device 66 and the second special variable winning ball device 47 that change to the closed state, and the game ball is placed in the start opening 58a and the start winning device 58b that are the start area provided in the game area 41. , The opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to start the opening 82 in an open state, and enters the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66. The first special variable winning ball in the round game in the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the played game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 which is a specific area. The opening / closing piece 81 of the table 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening by a specific operation that is more advantageous to the player than the starting operation, or the opening / closing plate of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 The pachinko gaming machine 1 has been described in which the opening 48 serving as the second grand prize opening is opened by a specific operation advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if it is not configured to be able to open two large winning openings, it is possible to open one large winning opening in a starting operation or a specific operation. It may be configured to be possible.

  For example, a game is played by driving a game ball into the game area 41, and a first state that is easy for the player to accept the game ball and that is advantageous for the player is an open state and a second state that is difficult to accept the game ball and is disadvantageous for the player The first special variable winning ball device 66 that changes to the closed state is a game ball that has entered the starting opening 58a or the starting winning device 58b that is the starting region provided in the gaming region 41, A starting operation of turning the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 to open the opening 82 is performed, and the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 becomes the specific region. In the big hit gaming state based on having entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, the first special in any of a plurality of round games that can be continued until the maximum number of continuations is reached. The closing piece 81 of the variable winning ball device 66 may be a first gaming machine to an open state in an advantageous specific operation to the player than the starting operation the opening 82 to be winning opening by rotating. Here, until the number of executions of the round game reaches the maximum number of continuations, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 during the round game are the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. It may be possible to shift to the next round game based on having entered a specific area including. Alternatively, until the number of executions of the round game reaches the maximum number of continuations, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered a specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91, each round game When is finished, it may be possible to shift to the next round game. In this case, in the starting operation, the control for opening the opening 82 for the first time is performed until the first number of times is reached, while in the specific operation, the opening 82 is set to the second time longer than the first time. In addition, in a specific operation, the opening 82 may be controlled to be in an open state until reaching a second number greater than the first number. The opening part 82 which becomes a big winning opening may be changed to an open state by a specific operation in combination.

  Alternatively, a game is played by driving a game ball into the game area 41, and a first state in which the game ball is easily received and is advantageous for the player, and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to receive and is disadvantageous for the player. And a first special variable winning ball device 66 that changes to a closed state, and a second special variable winning ball device 47 that is different from the first special variable winning ball device 66, and is a start area provided in the game area 41. Based on the fact that the game ball has entered the starting opening 58a and the starting winning device 58b, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is rotated to perform the starting operation to open the opening 82. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 that is a specific area, In any of a plurality of round games that can be continued until the opening, the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 is rotated to specify the opening 48 serving as the second grand prize opening advantageous to the player. It may be a gaming machine that is opened by operation. In this case, in the starting operation, the control for opening the opening 82 for the first time is performed until the first number of times is reached, while in the specific operation, the opening 48 is set to the second time longer than the first time. The control may be performed so that the opening 48 is opened until the opening 48 reaches a second number greater than the first number in the specific operation. It is also possible to change the opening 48 serving as the second grand prize opening to an open state by a specific operation in combination.

  Further, in the round game performed in the big hit game state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 is rotated to open the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening, or the second Whether the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is opened by the opening / closing plate 49 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 47 may be changed according to the process until the big hit gaming state occurs. For example, in the jackpot game state based on the fact that the variable display result in the special figure game became the “big hit” as the specific display result, in any of the multiple round games that can be continued until the maximum number of times of continuation is reached. (2) The opening / closing plate 49 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 47 may be used to perform a specific operation for opening the opening 48 serving as the second big winning opening. At this time, regardless of whether or not the game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 from the opening 48 serving as the second grand prize opening, it is possible to proceed to the next round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached. You may do it. Alternatively, based on the fact that the third specific ball detector 51 and the second count switch 52 have detected a game ball during a round game, it may be possible to shift to the next round game. On the other hand, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes the “small hit” as the predetermined display result, it enters the inside of the first special variable winning device 66 from the opening 82 opened in the starting operation. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the played game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91 as a specific area, in any of a plurality of round games that can be continued until the maximum number of continuations is reached Alternatively, a specific operation for turning the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 to open the opening 82 may be performed. At this time, the game area that has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 during each round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached includes the specific area including the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. It is only necessary to be able to shift to the next round game based on entering the game. Alternatively, regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 from the opening 82 serving as the first grand prize opening, it is possible to proceed to the next round game until the maximum number of continuations is reached. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined in step S204 shown in FIG. 28 that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 coincides with the jackpot determination value data and the variable display result is set to “big hit” as the specific display result. Based on this, it has been described that the specific display result is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols in step S206. In addition, in step S207 shown in FIG. 28, the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 matches the small hit determination value data, and it is determined that the variable display result is “small hit” as the predetermined display result. Based on the above description, it is assumed that a predetermined display result is determined from a plurality of types of small hit symbols in step S209. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the determination as to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” and the determination of the specific display result or the predetermined display result are performed simultaneously. There may be. As a specific example, for each big hit type such as “first big hit” to “fourth big hit”, for each big hit type such as “first small hit” to “fourth big hit”, one kind of disorder A display result determination table including setting data (determination data) to which numerical values (random numbers for display result determination) are assigned is prepared. Then, in the start winning process in step S102 shown in FIG. 27, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the display result is extracted and stored in the special figure holding storage unit 161. In this case, in step 202 of FIG. 28, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the display result is read from the special figure storage unit 161, and the display result determination table is referred to instead of the processing of steps S204 to S209. The variable display result in the special figure game can be determined as one of a plurality of types of big hit symbols and small hit symbols.

  In the above embodiment, when each round game in the big hit gaming state ends, the first specific ball detection flag is turned on in step S614 shown in FIG. 40, or the second specific ball detection is performed in step S615. On the condition that the flag is on, or the second grand prize winning count value is larger than “0” in step S619, the processing of steps S617 and S618 is executed to enter the next round game. It was explained that it can be migrated. In other words, in the big hit game state, regardless of the number of executions of the round game, the game balls that have entered the first special variable winning ball device 66 in the round game enter the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91. It is possible to shift to the next round game on condition that the game ball has entered the opening 48 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 or has entered. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the first round game in the big hit gaming state, whether or not the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, or the second Regardless of whether or not a game ball has entered the opening 48 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 47, it may be possible to shift to the next round game. On the other hand, in the second and subsequent round games in the big hit gaming state, the game ball has entered the first specific entrance 89 or the second specific entrance 91, or the opening of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 It may be possible to shift to the next round game on condition that a game ball has entered the unit 48. In this way, in the big hit game state, the conditions for shifting to the next round game may be varied according to the number of round games executed. In this case, the detection of the game ball by the first specific ball detector 121a, the second specific ball detector 121b, or the third specific ball detector 51 is invalid according to the number of round games executed in the big hit game state. Or it will be switched to effective.

  In the above embodiment, the first error determination execution flag and the second error determination execution flag are provided, and when the first error determination execution flag is on in step S51 shown in FIG. 25, the first special variable winning ball As processing for detecting a game ball that has entered the inside of the device 66 as an abnormal winning ball, processing in steps S52 to S56 is executed, and if the second error determination execution flag is on in step S57, the second special It has been described that the processing of steps S58 to S60 is executed as processing for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the variable winning ball device 47 as an abnormal winning ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is determined whether the gaming state is the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state based on the value of the special symbol process flag, and the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state is determined. When the gaming state is other than the above, the presence or absence of an error may be determined according to whether or not a gaming ball is detected by the first count switch 106, the second count switch 52, or the like. In this case, for example, instead of the process of step S51 of FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is “3” or more. At this time, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than “3”, the process proceeds to step S52 to determine whether or not the detection signal from the first count switch 106 is in the ON state. After that, if the detection signal from the second specific sphere detector 121b is off in step S54, the process proceeds to step S57, and whether or not the detection signal from the second count switch 52 is on. A determination may be made.

  If such a process is executed, there is no need to provide a special flag for executing an error determination process such as a first error determination execution flag or a second error determination execution flag. The capacity of stored data can be reduced and the burden of determination processing can be reduced. On the other hand, if the process of detecting an abnormal winning ball is executed based on the first error determination execution flag or the second error determination execution flag as in the above embodiment, a small hit gaming state or a big hit gaming state is achieved. Even if either one of the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening is controlled to be in the open state, processing for detecting an abnormal winning ball corresponding to the other big winning prize opening held in the closed state Will be executed. As a result, during the period when one of the first grand prize winning opening and the second big winning prize opening is in an open state, the winning ball is obtained by entering the game ball into the other big winning opening in the closed state. Cheating can be prevented with certainty.

  In the above embodiment, the first grand prize port counter and the second grand prize port counter are provided separately, and the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 106 is counted by the first grand prize port counter, The description has been made assuming that the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 52 is counted by the second grand prize winning counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 106 and the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 52 are counted by a common big prize counter. You may do it. Thereby, the capacity of the stored data in the game control microcomputer 99 can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the number of game balls remaining in the first special variable winning ball device 66 is counted by the remaining ball number counter. In place of the remaining ball counter, a discharge ball counter that counts the number of game balls detected by the discharge ball detector 122 is provided, and the difference from the number of game balls that have entered the first grand prize opening is “0”. Whether or not there is a game ball remaining in the first special variable winning ball apparatus 66 may be determined based on whether or not the game ball remains. In this case, for example, the process of step S503 shown in FIG. 33 is not executed, and instead of the process of step S513, when the detection signal from the discharge ball detector 122 is on in step S512, the discharge ball counter 1 is added to the discharge ball count value which is the count value. Then, in place of the process of step S258 shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the difference between the first big prize opening count value and the discharged ball count value is “0”. At this time, if the difference is “0”, the process proceeds to step S259, and if the difference is other than “0”, the process proceeds to step S263. When the process of step S262 shown in FIG. 32 is executed, when the process of step S597 shown in FIG. 39 is executed, or when the process of step S613 shown in FIG. 40 is executed, the discharge ball counter is initialized. To clear the discharge ball count value.

  In the small hit gaming state, the remaining ball count value may be updated, but the first big prize opening count value may not be updated. For example, in the process at the time of entering the first grand prize opening executed in step S250 shown in FIG. 31, the process of step S502 shown in FIG. 33 is not executed, and the process of step S261 shown in FIG. 32 is also not executed. You may do it. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 in the small hit gaming state.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state, the first big prize opening count value may be updated while the remaining ball count value may not be updated. For example, in the process at the time of entering the first grand prize opening executed in step S546 shown in FIG. 37, the processes in steps S503, S512, and S513 shown in FIG. 33 may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 in the big hit gaming state.

  Alternatively, a common game ball counter may be provided in place of the first grand prize port counter, the second big prize port counter, and the remaining ball number counter. In this case, for example, in the first big winning opening entry process executed in step S250 shown in FIG. 31 in the small hit gaming state, instead of the processes in steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. A process of adding 1 to the game ball count value which is the count value at is executed. Also, instead of the process of step S513 shown in FIG. 33, a process of subtracting 1 from the count value in the game ball counter is executed. Then, instead of the process of step S258 shown in FIG. 32, a process of determining whether or not the game ball count value is “0” is executed. If the game ball count value is “0”, the process of step S259 is executed. If it is other than “0”, the process proceeds to step S263. In addition, in the first grand prize opening entry process executed in step S546 shown in FIG. 37, a process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed instead of the processes in steps S502 and S503 shown in FIG. The At this time, the processes of steps S512 and S513 may not be executed. Then, instead of the process of step S551 shown in FIG. 37, a process of determining whether or not the game ball count value has reached the release end determination value is executed. If it has not reached the release end determination value, the process of step S552 is performed. If it has reached, the process proceeds to step S553. Furthermore, instead of the process of step S572 shown in FIG. 38, a process of adding 1 to the game ball count value is executed, and instead of the process of step S573, has the game ball count value reached the release end determination value? Processing to determine whether or not is executed. At this time, if the release end determination value has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S574, and if it has reached, the process proceeds to step S575. In this way, instead of the three counters such as the first grand prize winning counter, the second big winning prize counter, and the remaining ball counter, one common counter is used, so that the stored data in the game control microcomputer 99 can be stored. The capacity can be reduced, and the processing load executed by the CPU 112 of the game control microcomputer 99 in the small hit game state or the big hit game state can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 changes the opening 82 serving as the first big winning opening from the closed state to the closed state and then changes again to the closed state. Or the operation unit until the opening / closing plate 49 of the second special variable winning ball apparatus 47 changes from the closed state to the closed state after the opening 48 serving as the second big prize opening is changed to the closed state. As one round game, the round count value set to the count initial value “1” in step S282 shown in FIG. 35 is incremented by 1 each time the process of step S617 shown in FIG. 40 is executed. Explained as a thing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the small hit game state, a starting operation is performed in which the opening / closing piece 81 of the first special variable winning ball device 66 is in the open state, which is the first large winning opening. Correspondingly, 1 may be added to the round count value. For example, if the small hit flag is ON in step S227 shown in FIG. 30, the count initial value “1” is set in the round number counter, and then the first specific ball detection flag is set in step S521 shown in FIG. 1 is added to the round number count value corresponding to the fact that the second specific sphere detection flag is on in step S526. In this way, when the game ball is controlled to the big hit game state based on the fact that the game ball has entered the specific area after the small hit game state, the process of step S282 shown in FIG. 35 may not be executed. And, when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state after becoming the small hit gaming state, the value obtained by adding 1 to the maximum number of continuations (upper limit number) of round games in the big hit gaming state in the above embodiment is actually It will be handled as the maximum number of round games in control.

  Thus, since the round count value is incremented by 1 in response to the start operation being performed in the small hit gaming state, the number of round games that can be continued in the big hit gaming state is the maximum number of continuous times. Is less than the number of times determined as. For example, when the maximum number of continuations is determined to be “10 rounds”, the round count value is “10” corresponding to the fact that the number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state has reached “9”. Therefore, when the ninth round game is completed, it is determined in the process of step S592 shown in FIG. 39 that the round number count value has reached the maximum round value, and the next round game can be shifted to. The big hit gaming state will end without.

  Further, in the above embodiment, after the remaining ball count value is determined to be “0” in the process of step S258 shown in FIG. 32, the specific winning determination process is executed in step S259, thereby specifying It has been described that the game can be controlled to the big hit game state when a game ball enters one of the first specific entrance 89 and the second specific entrance 91 serving as a region. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to control to the big hit gaming state when a gaming ball that has entered the specific area in the small hit gaming state is detected. For example, instead of the process of step S259 shown in FIG. 32, when the game control process timer value does not match the storage release determination value in step S255 shown in FIG. 31, or after executing the process of step S256, the specific prize determination Processing may be executed. In this case, for example, after the process of step S531 shown in FIG. 34 is executed, the processes of steps S260 to S262 shown in FIG. 32 may be executed.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various presentation operations including the presentation image display operation in the display area 80 of the presentation display device 44 b, etc. depart from the spirit of the invention Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but in advance a computer It is possible to adopt a form distributed by pre-installing in a storage device such as a device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is an expansion perspective view of the 1st special variable winning ball apparatus provided in the game board. It is a figure which shows an example of the decoration design displayed with an effect display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random value used by the side of a main board | substrate. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit type determination table and a small hit type determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round number determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the small hit control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a small hits control pattern. It is explanatory drawing which shows the number of start opening | releases and opening | release time corresponding to a small hit control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a round control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of a round control pattern. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a variable display pattern table. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of an effect control board. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number value used on the production control board side. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an effect control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display of a decoration design. It is a figure which shows the example of variable display of a decoration design. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big winning opening error determination process. It is a figure which illustrates an abnormality alerting | reporting screen. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a variable display pattern and interval time before opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the process at the time of small hit | release opening | release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of a 1st big winning opening entrance. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a specific winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 1st big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process at the time of the 2nd big winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a round continuation condition determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a fixed decoration design and an effect control pattern. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control in the case of the 1st small hit and the 2nd small hit. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control in the case of the 3rd small hit and the 4th small hit. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control in the case of the 1st small hit. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control in the case of the 1st big hit and the 2nd big hit. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control in the case of the 3rd big hit and the 4th big hit. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control in the case of the 1st big hit. It is a timing chart which shows the example of control in the case of the 2nd big hit.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 41 ... Game area 44a ... Special symbol display device 44b ... Production display device 47 ... Second special variable winning ball device 48, 82 ... Opening 49 ... Opening / closing plate 52 ... Second count switch 56, 60 ... Start Opening switch 58a ... Starting opening 58b ... Starting winning device 65 ... Second large winning opening door solenoid 66 ... First special variable winning ball device 81 ... Opening / closing piece 89 ... First specific advance 91 ... Second specific advance 105 ... Opening / closing piece solenoid 106... First count switch 112, 181... CPU
121a ... first specific sphere detector 121b ... second specific sphere detector 122 ... discharge ball detector

Claims (7)

A start detection means for detecting a game medium in a start area provided in the game area, and a first state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means and a disadvantage to the player A variable winning device that performs a starting operation that changes to the second state, and a specific detection means that detects a game medium that has entered a specific region among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device, A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to a player in response to the fact that the game medium that has entered the variable prize device that has entered the first state by operation is detected by the specific detection means. There,
Variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means;
Display result determining means for determining the display result of the variable display as one of a plurality of display results including a specific display result and a predetermined display result;
Start control means for executing the start operation in response to the display result of the variable display being the predetermined display result;
In response to the display result of the variable display being the specific display result, specific game state control means for controlling the specific game state regardless of whether or not a game medium has entered the specific area;
In the specific gaming state, a predetermined round that can be controlled from the second state to the first state after the variable winning device is changed from the second state by a specific operation different from the starting operation Round control means that can continue up to the maximum number of times,
An entry detecting means for detecting a game medium entering the variable winning device;
A discharge detecting means for detecting game media discharged from the variable winning device;
Medium presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not there is a game medium in the variable winning device based on detection by the entry detecting means and detection by the discharge detecting means;
In the determination period other than the period from when the start operation is started until a predetermined effective detection time elapses after the start operation ends and the period during which the specific gaming state is controlled, the entry detection means or the specific detection Corresponding to whether or not a game medium is detected by the means, and an abnormality determination means for determining the presence or absence of abnormality,
The abnormality determining unit is configured to change the variable presence / absence determining unit after the game medium is detected by the entry detecting unit in response to the variable winning device being changed to the first state by the starting operation. Including an abnormality determination start means for starting determination of the presence or absence of the abnormality after it is determined that there is no gaming medium in the winning device;
The display result determining means includes predetermined display result determining means for determining the predetermined display result as one of a plurality of predetermined types,
The start control means includes
Start control pattern determining means for determining one of a plurality of predetermined control patterns for the start operation according to the predetermined display result determined by the predetermined display result determining means;
Starting operation executing means for changing the variable winning device to the first state based on the control pattern determined by the starting control pattern determining means;
A gaming machine characterized by that. A start detection means for detecting a game medium in a start area provided in the game area, and a first state advantageous to the player based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means and a disadvantage to the player A variable winning device that performs a starting operation that changes to the second state, and a specific detection means that detects a game medium that has entered a specific region among a plurality of regions provided in the variable winning device, A gaming machine that controls a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to a player in response to the fact that the game medium that has entered the variable prize device that has entered the first state by operation is detected by the specific detection means. There,
A variable winning device different from the variable winning device;
Variable display means for performing variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means;
Display result determining means for determining the display result of the variable display as one of a plurality of display results including a specific display result and a predetermined display result;
Start control means for executing the start operation in response to the display result of the variable display being the predetermined display result;
In response to the display result of the variable display being the specific display result, specific game state control means for controlling the specific game state regardless of whether or not a game medium has entered the specific area;
In the specific gaming state, a round that can be controlled from the second state to the first state after the variable winning device is changed from the second state to the first state by a predetermined specific operation up to a predetermined maximum number of continuations. Round control means to allow continuation,
An entry detecting means for detecting a game medium entering the variable winning device;
A discharge detecting means for detecting game media discharged from the variable winning device;
Medium presence / absence determining means for determining whether or not there is a game medium in the variable winning device based on detection by the entry detecting means and detection by the discharge detecting means;
Whether or not a game medium is detected by the entry detection means or the specific detection means in a determination period other than a period from when the start operation is started to when a predetermined effective detection time elapses after the start operation ends. Correspondingly, equipped with variable prize abnormality determining means for determining the presence or absence of abnormality,
The variable winning abnormality determining means is configured to detect the game medium by the entry detecting means in response to the variable winning device changing to the first state in the starting operation, and then the medium existence determining means. An abnormality determination start means for starting determination of the presence / absence of the abnormality after it is determined that there is no gaming medium in the variable winning device;
The display result determining means includes predetermined display result determining means for determining the predetermined display result as one of a plurality of predetermined types,
The start control means includes
Start control pattern determining means for determining one of a plurality of predetermined control patterns for the start operation according to the predetermined display result determined by the predetermined display result determining means;
Starting operation executing means for changing the variable winning device to the first state based on the control pattern determined by the starting control pattern determining means;
A gaming machine characterized by that. A variable winning detection means for detecting a game medium that has entered the variable winning device;
Fluctuation winning abnormality determining means for determining presence / absence of an abnormality corresponding to whether or not a gaming medium is detected by the variable winning detection means in the determination period other than the specific gaming state,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein: In response to the determination that there is an abnormality by the variable prize abnormality determining means and the determination that there is an abnormality by the variable prize abnormality determining means, an abnormality occurrence that notifies the occurrence of an abnormality in a mutually different notification mode Comprising a notification means,
The gaming machine according to claim 3. A payout restricting means for restricting payout of a prize game medium as a prize for the game medium for which the abnormality is determined based on the determination that there is an abnormality in the determination period;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: A starting operation from when the variable display of the identification information is started until the variable winning device is changed to the first state by the starting operation based on the detection of the game medium by the starting detecting means. A starting operation standby time determining means for determining a standby time;
Based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, after the variable display of the identification information is started, before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the identification information once displayed is re-displayed. Production display determination means for determining whether or not to execute the development production display to be variably displayed,
The starting operation standby time determining means determines a different starting operation standby time depending on whether or not the effect display determining means determines to execute the developed effect display,
The predetermined display result determining means is an identification having a display form different from the identification information temporarily displayed in the developed effect display in response to the fact that the developed effect display is determined not to be executed by the effect display determining means. Information is determined as the predetermined display result;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, a specific operation wait from the start of variable display of the identification information to the start of the first round by the round control means in the specific gaming state A specific operation waiting time determining means for determining a time;
Based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means, after the variable display of the identification information is started, before the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed, the identification information once displayed is re-displayed. Production display determination means for determining whether or not to execute the development production display to be variably displayed,
The round control means sets the maximum number of continuations of the round to any of a plurality of predetermined types based on the determination that the display result of the variable display is the specific display result by the display result determination means. Including means for determining the maximum number of times to determine
The specific operation standby time determination means determines a different specific operation standby time depending on whether or not the performance display determination means determines to execute the development effect display.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that:

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