JP5148171B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the establishment of a start condition and deriving and displaying a display result. And a gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player in response to the display result of the identification information being a predetermined specific display result.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, variable display is performed by updating or scrolling predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbols) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD). There are a number of games that have been enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the display result (variable display result).

  A special figure game, which is performed as one of the variable display games, performs variable display of display symbols based on the detection of a game ball passing through the start winning opening (that the variable display start condition is satisfied), and the display symbols are variable. In this game, the case where the stop symbol form (variable display result) when the display is completely stopped is a predetermined specific symbol is “big hit”. In this special figure game, when a “hit” is made, a special electric accessory called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. . Such a state is referred to as a “specific game state” or a “hit game state”.

  In addition, if the variable display result of the special figure game is a special display pattern (hereinafter referred to as “probable variation”) among the specific symbols, the probability that the special figure game will be “big hit” after the end of the specific game state The game state is controlled so as to be advantageous to the player, such as a probabilistic gaming state (high probability state) to be further improved. The high probability state continues when the variable display result of the special figure game is a probability variation symbol, but ends when it is a specific symbol (non-probability variation symbol) other than the probability variation symbol. Furthermore, even if the variable display result of the special figure game is a probability variation symbol, a gaming machine having a probability variation limiter function that terminates the high probability state when a specific gaming state is entered a predetermined number of times is also provided.

  Further, after the specific gaming state is finished, the time reduction control (time reduction) is continued until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed or until the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a big hit. There is also provided a gaming machine that is in a time-saving state in which control is performed. In the time reduction state where the time reduction control is performed, the probability of being a big hit in each special figure game and being controlled to the big hit gaming state is the same as the normal gaming state, but the special symbol variable display is started in the special figure game. The variable display time, which is the time from when the final symbol as the display result is displayed to stop, is controlled to be shorter than the normal gaming state.

A plurality of gaming machines such as a high probability state and a time shortening state with different durations are provided as the gaming state to be shifted after the specific gaming state is ended (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-41263 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game performance is poor because the duration of the time shortening state is changed only by the selected gaming state. Further, Patent Document 1 did not describe the limiter function.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that suitably changes a gaming state in a gaming machine having a limiter function.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application displays a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can be identified based on the establishment of the start condition. Variable display means for deriving and displaying the display result (for example, the first special symbol display device 44a, the second special symbol display device 44b, the effect display device 44c, the special symbol display device 44 in FIG. 28), and displaying the identification information This is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that controls to a specific gaming state (for example, jackpot gaming state) that is advantageous to the player in response to the result being a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol). When the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the CPU 112 determines No in step S313), the display result is displayed after the specific gaming state is ended. High probability state control means (for example, a portion where the CPU 112 executes the process of step S322) for controlling to a high probability state in which the probability of the specific display result is higher than a normal probability state (for example, a low probability state), and the high probability In the state, when the specific gaming state is controlled a predetermined upper limit number of times, the high probability state ending means (for example, the CPU 112 performs the processing of steps S313 to S314) that controls the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state to the normal probability state. And a winning advantage state in which a game ball is likely to win (for example, a state in which an opening operation is performed on a high base) and a disadvantageous state in which a game ball is difficult to win or does not win a prize (for example, on a low base) (A closed state), and a variable winning device (e.g., the starting condition is satisfied by winning a game ball) The variable winning device 58) and the variable winning device are controlled to the winning advantageous state until a predetermined ending condition is satisfied (for example, until a special game is executed 100 times) after the specific gaming state is ended. Advantageous state control means (for example, the part where the CPU 112 executes the processing of steps S318, S320, S321, S325, S326), the advantageous state control means by the high probability state end means after the end of the specific gaming state Depending on whether the occurrence of the specific gaming state is the winning advantage state or the winning disadvantage state when controlling to the normal probability state, the predetermined end condition in the advantageous state control means is changed (for example, the CPU 112). Based on the determination result of step S317, the process of step S318 or S320, S321 is executed. The first specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state corresponding to the first big jackpot) and a second specific gaming state (for example , more advantageous to the player than the first specific gaming state ) A bonus game state corresponding to a second jackpot), wherein the advantageous state control means is controlled to the first specific gaming state in the high probability state and the winning disadvantageous state, When the number of times of the specific gaming state in the probability state does not reach the upper limit number, after the end of the first specific gaming state, the control continues to the winning disadvantage state (the CPU 112 determines Yes in step S323, If it is determined No in S324, the process of step S325 is not executed), and the second specific gaming state is controlled in the high probability state and the winning disadvantageous state. If the number of the specific gaming state in the high probability state does not reach the upper limit number, the winning advantage state is controlled after the end of the second specific gaming state (the CPU 112 performs step). If it is determined No in S323, the process of step S325 is executed), and in the high probability state and the winning disadvantageous state, it is controlled to the first specific gaming state, and in the high probability state When the number of times of the specific gaming state reaches the upper limit number of times, the winning advantage state is controlled after the end of the first specific gaming state (the CPU 112 determines Yes in step S313 and No in step S317). In such a case, the process of step S318 is executed).
Further, the game ball can be operated from a closed state in which the game ball is not won in response to the specific game state to an open state in which the game ball is more likely to win than in the closed state. A payout device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 48) that can be paid out, information storage means for storing information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine (for example, a game control flag setting unit 162 for storing a special symbol process flag), When the information stored in the information storage means indicates that the game state is not the specific gaming state, if it is detected that a game ball has won the big winning device, an abnormal winning notification means for notifying an abnormal winning ( For example, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than “3” and the CPU 112 determines Yes in step S52, the step of executing step S53), It may be provided further.

  3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the advantageous state control means generates the specific game state when the specific game state is generated and the high probability state end means controls the normal probability state after the specific game state ends. If the occurrence of the gaming state is the winning disadvantageous state (for example, if the CPU 112 determines No in step S317), or if the winning state is the winning state (for example, the CPU 112 determines Yes in step S317). (For example, the CPU 112 sets a high base end determination value that is more advantageous than the high base end determination value set in step S320 or S321 in step S318). To do).

  4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the high-probability state control unit is configured to specify the specific game state when the specific game state occurs in the normal probability state (for example, when the CPU 112 determines No in step S313). After the gaming state is finished, the high probability state is controlled (for example, the CPU 112 executes the process of step S322).

  5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein when the advantageous state control means is in the normal probability state and in the winning advantageous state (for example, in a low probability state and a high base), the display result of the identification information is the specified. When the display result is obtained, after the specific gaming state corresponding to the specific display result is finished, the high probability state control means shifts to the high probability state and controls the variable winning device to the winning advantageous state ( CPU 112 determines No in step S313 and executes the process of step S322, and determines No in step S323 or determines Yes in step S324 and executes the process of step S325), and then the high probability state If the specific gaming state occurs before being controlled to the normal probability state by the ending means, the specific gaming state Always controls the variable winning device to the winning advantageously state After the completion (CPU 112 executes the process of step S325 until it determines Yes at step S313).

6. The gaming machine according to claim 5 , wherein, in response to the specific gaming state, the game ball is difficult to win or can be operated from a closed state where no winning is won to an open state where the game ball is more likely to win than the closed state. A special winning result device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 48) that can pay out a game ball by winning a game ball, and a special display result in which the display result of the identification information is different from the predetermined specific display result. (For example, the CPU 112 executes the process of S113 in response to the fact that the game has become a small winning symbol). And a portion for controlling to a small hit gaming state).

7. The gaming machine according to claim 6 , wherein the variable display means can identify each based on the first start condition being satisfied (for example, based on a game ball winning at the first start port 59). First variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 44a) for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information and deriving and displaying the display result, and based on the fact that a game ball has won the variable winning device (for example, A second variable display means (for example, a second special symbol display device) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other (based on the fact that a game ball has won a prize at the second start port 60) and that displays a display result 44b).

According to the gaming machine of claim 1, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a high probability state in which the probability that the display result becomes the specific display result after the specific game state is finished is higher than the normal probability state. A high probability state control means for controlling the game state after the end of the specific gaming state to a normal probability state when the specific gaming state is controlled a predetermined upper limit number of times in the high probability state; A variable winning device that is operable in a winning advantageous state in which a game ball is likely to win and a winning disadvantageous state in which the gaming ball is harder to win or not win than the winning advantageous state, and the start condition is established by winning the gaming ball; And an advantageous state control means for controlling the variable winning device to a winning advantageous state until a predetermined ending condition is satisfied after the specific gaming state is ended, and the advantageous state controlling means is provided after the specific gaming state ends. Depending on whether the occurrence of the specific game state was winning disadvantageous state or was winning favorable state when controlling the normal probability state by the probability state ending means, varying the predetermined termination condition in the preferred state control means. Thus, the winning advantage end condition (number of times, etc.) according to the gaming state (whether the winning advantage state or the winning disadvantage state) when the specified gaming state is reached a predetermined number of times (when the probability variation limiter is reached) Can be made different, and the fun of the game can be improved.
The specific game state includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state. Thereby, a plurality of jackpot types can be provided, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, when the specific gaming state occurs and the advantageous state control means controls the normal probability state by the high probability state ending means after the specific gaming state ends, the advantageous state control means When the occurrence is in the winning disadvantageous state, the period until the predetermined end condition is satisfied is set longer than in the winning advantageous state. As a result, when a big hit is made due to an unfavorable state of winning a prize, it becomes easy to make a big hit next time.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when the specific gaming state occurs in the normal probability state, the high probability state control means always controls the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends. As a result, since the transition to the high probability state is always made after the big hit, the probability variation limiter is likely to be reached, and the fun of the game when the probability variation limiter is reached can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, when the display result of the identification information becomes a specific display result when the advantageous state control means is in the normal probability state and the winning advantageous state, the specific state corresponding to the specific display result is specified. After the gaming state is finished, the high probability state control means shifts to the high probability state and the variable winning device is controlled to the winning advantage state, and thereafter, until the high probability state end means is controlled to the normal probability state. When the specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning device is always controlled to the winning advantageous state after the specific gaming state ends. As a result, a big game value can be obtained when a big hit is made in the winning advantageous state (time reduction state) immediately after reaching the limiter, so that the interest in the time reduction state can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 5 , the game ball can be operated from a closed state in which the game ball is hard to win or not win in response to being in a specific game state to an open state in which the game ball is easier to win than the closed state. In response to the large winning device capable of paying out the game ball by winning the game ball and the display result of the identification information being a special display result different from the predetermined specific display result, the first The system further includes a large winning device operating means for operating the large winning device in the same manner as when the specific gaming state is reached. As a result, the player cannot easily recognize the number of jackpots, and the arrival time of the probability variation limiter becomes unknown, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the gaming machine according to claim 6 , the variable display means performs variable display of a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each based on the establishment of the first start condition, and derives and displays the display result. 1 variable display means, and second variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the winning of a game ball in the variable winning device and for deriving and displaying the display result. As a result, the game value can be made different, for example, the number of rounds can be distributed differently for each variable display means, and the game can be further 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 freely 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. 2) 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. The upper plate 19 is provided with operation buttons 50 that can be operated by the player while the game is in progress. For example, when the operation button 50 is operated (pressed), a movable member provided in the game area 41 operates. 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. 2). 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 the driving of a firing motor included in the ball striking device 130 (FIG. 2) 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.

  In the game area 41, a special variable winning ball device 48, a variable starting winning ball device 58, a normal symbol display device 63, and the like are provided. 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. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 41, there is provided an out port 69 through which a game ball that does not win any winning area is taken. A display area 80 is formed at the center of the game area 41. The display area 80 is surrounded by the center decoration 66. The cover decoration portion at the top of the center ornament has a structure that distributes the launched game balls to the left and right of the center ornament 66.

  On the right side of the center ornament 66, a passing gate 61 incorporating a gate switch 62 is provided. A normal symbol start memory LED 64 is provided on the left side of the game area 41. 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.

  A first start port 59 as a start area is provided on the lower left side of the center decoration. Further, a first start port switch 59a for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start port 59 is provided.

  A variable start winning ball device 58 is provided below the passing gate 61. The variable start 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 58a for an ordinary electric accessory. In the variable starting winning ball device 58, the second starting port 60 is closed when the movable blade piece is in the vertical position, and the movable blade piece is moved to the tilting position by the solenoid 58a for the ordinary electric accessory. The mouth 60 is opened. The variable start winning ball device 58 includes a second start port switch 60 a that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 60. In this embodiment, the second start port 60 has a structure in which a game ball does not win when in the closed state. Note that the game ball can be won by slightly opening the movable wing piece when the variable winning ball device 58 is in the closed state, but the structure may be such that the game ball is less likely to win than in the open state. Since the first start port 59 and the second start port 60 are distributed on the left and right of the center ornament 66, the player can intentionally aim at one of the start ports. .

  Below the normal symbol start memory LED 64, a normal symbol display device 63 is provided. The normal symbol display device 63 is composed of, for example, 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs, etc., and each of them is identified in a general 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. A special symbol which is a plurality of types of identification information that can be displayed is variably displayed (variable display). As an example, the normal symbol display device 63 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. The display result is derived after a predetermined time has elapsed. At this time, when “−” is lit, “losing” is derived as the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game. On the other hand, when “7” is lit, “winning” is derived as the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game. When the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display device 63 is “winning”, the variable starting winning ball device 58 causes the second starting port to be driven by the driving force of the solenoid 58a for the ordinary electric accessory. 60 is opened, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, it is returned to the closed state.

  On the right side of the variable winning ball device 58, a first special symbol display device 44a, a second special symbol display device 44b, a first special symbol start memory LED 46a, and a second special symbol start memory LED 46b are provided. ing. The first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b are composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified in a special-figure game as a variable display game. The special symbol is displayed in a variable manner (variable display). As an example, the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. In the special figure game, for example, after the execution condition for variably displaying the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 44a is established by winning a game ball at the first starting port 59, for example, the previous special figure game is executed. The special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 44a is started based on the fact that the start condition for variably displaying the special symbol, such as the end or the big hit gaming state, is satisfied. In addition, when a game ball wins at the second starting port 60, an execution condition for variably displaying the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 44b is established, for example, that the previous special symbol game has ended, Based on the establishment of the start condition for variably displaying the special symbol, such as the end of the big hit gaming state, variable display of the special symbol by the second special symbol display device 44b is started. A plurality of types of special symbols that are variably displayed in each special symbol variable display device 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 first special symbol start memory LED 46a displays the reserved memory number (the special figure reserved memory number) as the number of effective winning balls won in the first start port 59. The second special symbol start memory LED 46b displays the reserved memory number (special figure reserved memory number) as the number of effective winning balls won in the second start port 60. For example, the first special symbol start memory LED 46a and the second special symbol start memory LED 46b are configured to include four LEDs. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display device 44a and the second special symbol display device 44b alternately change in the order of winning (the order in which the number of reserved memories is accumulated). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be changed simultaneously, or one of the special symbol display devices may be changed preferentially.

  In the center of the game area 41, an effect display device 44c is provided. The effect display device 44c 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 44c, a display area 80 for displaying an effect image is formed. In the display area 80, in response to variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b, for example, in the decorative symbol variable display section divided into three, A plurality of types of decorative patterns, each of which can be identified, are 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, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions are arranged in the display area 80, and the special symbol game is executed by the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b. Correspondingly, the decorative symbols are variably displayed on each decorative symbol variable display section. That is, when variable display of special symbols on the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions in the display area 80 are displayed. The decorative symbol variable display (for example, switching display or scroll display) is started, and then the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b. At this time, the determined decorative symbols that are the variable display result of the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed (derived display) in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative variable display portions in the display area 80. In addition, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions may be movable within the display area 80 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner.

  For example, in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display portions, symbols representing ten types of numbers “0” to “9” are displayed variably as decorative symbols. Then, in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol variable display sections, when the decorative symbol variable display is started, the display is switched or scrolled from the smallest number indicated by the symbol to the larger symbol. When the decorative design “9” is displayed, the decorative design “0” is displayed next. Then, when the determined symbol of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b is a big hit symbol, that is, when a big hit occurs, the decorative symbol variable display of “left”, “middle”, “right” The same decorative design is stopped and displayed at the part.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot ornament symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the ornament symbol, after the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot ends, until the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a jackpot, A high probability state (probability improvement state) in which probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed is obtained. In this high probability state, the probability that the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game and is controlled to the jackpot gaming state is improved as compared with the low probability state (normal gaming state). Note that the normal gaming state is a gaming state other than the big hit gaming state or the special gaming state, and the probability that the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed symbol in the special figure game is the initial value immediately after the power is turned on. It is controlled in the same way as the setting state. This high probability state continues until a predetermined upper limit number of jackpot gaming state is reached in the high probability state, and is controlled to a low probability state after the upper limit number of jackpot gaming states. This upper limit count is called the limit value of the probability variation limiter, and reaching the upper limit count and controlling from the high probability state to the low probability state is called probability variation limiter arrival.

  Further, after the predetermined type of big hit gaming state is completed, the high base is maintained until a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed or until the variable display result in the special figure game becomes a big hit. . In the high base, the usual game (probability of winning, variation time, etc.) is more advantageous for the player than in the case other than the high base (when the base is low). That is, at the high base, the second start port 60 in the variable start winning ball apparatus 58 is more easily changed to the open state than at the low base. In addition, the opening time of the second start port 60 is extended.

  The display area 80 of the effect display device 44c is 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 first start port 59 and the second start port 60. It may be. 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 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 special variable winning ball device 48 is provided below the center decoration 66. The special variable winning ball device 48 has an opening / closing plate 49 that is driven to open and close by the solenoid 65 for the big winning opening door, and the opening and closing plate 49 changes the opening serving as the big winning opening between an open state and a closed state. . A game ball that has entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 48 from the opened opening is detected by the count switch 52.

  Below the center decoration 66, a normal winning opening 53a having a winning ball detector 55a is provided. Further, on the right side of the special variable winning ball device 48, a normal winning port 53b having 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.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b, when a predetermined time elapses after the variable symbol special display is started, the fixed special symbol resulting in the variable symbol variable display result is stopped. Display (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the special display result is “big hit”, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as the specific display result, and it becomes “lost” when the special symbol (losing symbol) other than the big winning symbol and the small winning 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, a special symbol indicating “3” and “7” is a big hit symbol, a special symbol indicating “1” is a small bonus symbol, and “−” is indicated. The special symbol is a lost symbol.

  When the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a is the jackpot symbol "3" or "7", or the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 44b is When the jackpot symbol is “7”, as a variable display result of the decorative symbol in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c, for example, a predetermined jackpot combination is set in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display portions. The confirmed decorative symbols that make up 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, the effect image for the occurrence of the big hit is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. 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 first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b is the small hit symbol “1”, the decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c can be changed. As a display result, for example, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” variable display units stops and displays the fixed decorative symbols constituting a predetermined small hit combination. Such a small decorative combination of the small hit combination is included in the specific display result corresponding to being controlled to the small hit gaming state. When controlled to the small hit gaming state, an effect image for occurrence of a small hit is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. At this time, different effect images may be displayed according to the small hit types.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special variable winning ball device 48 is opened in a specific manner advantageous to the player. 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. The opening / closing plate 49 of the special variable winning ball device 48 changes the opening which becomes a large winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 48 from the closed state to the open state, thereby opening the special variable winning ball device 48. Thereafter, the opening is changed from the open state to the closed state in response to elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 30 seconds) or occurrence of a predetermined number (for example, 9) 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 (for example, 3 or 5) can be executed. In this embodiment, in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 44a, two big hit types are prepared, and the different big hit game states are set.

  In the small hit game state, the big prize opening is operated in the same manner as in some of the big hit game states. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the arrival time of the probability variation limiter.

  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 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 a peripheral power supply relay board 47, a peripheral command relay board 57, a relay board such as a design relay board 84 and a switch relay board 95, a special symbol board 850, a normal symbol board 86, and a normal symbol memory board 87. Is also installed.

  Signals from the detectors 55 a and 55 b provided on the game board 40 and the switches 52 and 62 are input to the main board 120 via the switch relay board 95. The main board 120 also receives a signal from the first start port switch 59a or the second start port switch 60a. A random number generation circuit 60b is connected to the main board 120. When the detection signal from the first start port switch 59a, the second start port switch 60a, or the gate switch 62 is turned on, the count value at that time is changed. Input to the main board 120.

  From the main board 120, drive control signals for driving and controlling the solenoids 58a and 65 provided on the game board 40 are output and relayed to the respective parts by the switch relay board 95. 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 Furthermore, an effect control command for controlling the display state of the effect display device 44 c 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 first 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 ordinary symbol substrate 86 are connected via the symbol relay substrate 84. It is transmitted to the symbol storage board 87 and 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 47. The power supply board 97 receives AC24V 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 47 relays the power from the main board 120 to the voice frame lamp board 92. Further, a prize ball number signal is output from the main board 120 based on detection signals from the detectors 55 a and 55 b and the switches 52, 59 a and 60 a 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. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of random numbers used on the main board 120 side. As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, on the main board 120 side, the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the first special figure big hit type, and for determining the normal figure display result The random number MR3 is used, and control and processing are performed so that numerical data representing these random numbers 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 MR3 is generated based on the count value input from the random number generation circuit 60b. Further, the numerical data indicating a part of the random number values MR1 to MR3 may be counted by updating by software using the random counter different from the random number generation circuit 60b.

  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 “2449” 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 60b based on the clock control different from the clock control of the game control microcomputer 992. Byte numeric data. In the random number generation circuit 60b, when the input signals from the start port switches 59a and 60a 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 number 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 first special figure jackpot type is used to determine one of a plurality of types of jackpot types when the variable display result in the special figure game on the first special display device 44a is "big hit". This is a random value to be used, for example, a value in the range of “0” to “99”. In this embodiment, there are a first jackpot and a second jackpot as a plurality of kinds of jackpot types. A third jackpot is prepared as a jackpot corresponding to the second special symbol display device 44b. A plurality of jackpots corresponding to the second special symbol display device 44b may be prepared, and the jackpot type corresponding to the second special symbol display device 44b may be determined by the random value MR2.

  The random number value MR3 for determining the normal map display result is a random value used for determining whether the variable display result in the normal game is “per normal map” or “missing the normal map”. For example, a value in the range of “0” to “99” is taken. That is, the random number value MR3 for determining the normal display result is used to determine whether or not the second start opening 60 is opened by the variable start winning ball device 58 based on the variable display result in the general game. Used for.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 100 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 2 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. Further, the ROM 100 stores table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 112 to output various control signals from the main board 120.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 100 includes, for example, a low probability state special figure display result determination table 200A as shown in FIG. 4A and a high probability state special figure display result determination as shown in FIG. 4B. A table 200B, a low base time general map display result determination table 210A shown in FIG. 5A, and a high base time general map display result determination table 210B shown in FIG. 5B are included.

  The low probability state special figure display result determination table 200A shown in FIG. 4 (A) includes a random value MR1 for determination of special figure display result, and the big hit determination value data, the loss determination value data, and the small hit determination value data in the low probability state. It is composed of setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to any of the above. The high probability state special figure display result determination table 200B shown in FIG. 4B includes a random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the big hit determination value data, the loss determination value data, and the small hit determination value data in the high probability state. It is composed of setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) to any of the above. As shown in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the high probability state special figure display result determination table 200B has a larger probability and a small hit than the low probability state special figure display result determination table 200A. Probability has improved. Note that the probability of winning a small hit may be the same in the high probability state special figure display result determination table 200B and the low probability state special figure display result determination table 200A, and only the probability of a big hit may be improved.

  The low base time general map display result determination table 210A shown in FIG. 5A and the high base time general map display result determination table 210B shown in FIG. It is a table that is referred to for determining whether or not it is “usually lost”. For example, the low base time general map display result determination table 210A and the high base time general map display result determination table 210B each have the random number value MR3 for determining the general map display result as the display result type or “per normal map”. It is composed of setting data (determination data) that is associated (assigned) with the time at which the second starting port 60 can win. When the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is low base corresponding to the start of the change of the normal symbol based on the establishment of the start condition of the normal game, the low base time shown in FIG. While the general chart display result determination table 210A is referred to, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is high base, the high base time general map display result determination table 210B shown in FIG. 5B is referred to. The display result type “per base map” is higher in the high base time normal map display result determination table 210B shown in FIG. 5B than in the low base time normal map display result determination table 210A shown in FIG. 5A. The random number value MR3 for determining the normal figure display result is assigned so as to be easily obtained, and the winning time is long when “per normal figure” is reached. Therefore, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is high base, it is more advantageous for the player than when it is low base.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 100 includes, for example, a common figure variation pattern determination table 210C as shown in FIG. 6 and a first special figure jackpot type determination table 211 as shown in FIG. 7A. .

  The general pattern variation pattern determination table 210C shown in FIG. 6 is for determining a variation pattern (ordinary pattern variation pattern) from the start of variable display of a normal symbol to the stop display of a fixed normal symbol in a general game. It is a table to be referenced. For example, the normal pattern change pattern determination table 210C indicates the type of the general pattern change pattern and the normal map change time which is the time from the start of variable display of the normal symbol to the stop display of the fixed normal symbol. To determine the display result type in the game according to whether the map display result is “per-map” or “map loss”, and whether the high base flag is off or on. Configuration data (determination data). In this embodiment, as a plurality of types of variation patterns to be a common map variation pattern, a variation pattern of A per universal map, B per universal diagram, A general map loss A, and a general map loss B is prepared.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the normal fluctuation pattern determination table 210C, the normal fluctuation time is set differently depending on whether the high base flag is off or on. Here, the high base flag is turned off when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is low base, and turned on when the gaming state is high base. Therefore, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is high base, a fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result is derived after the normal symbol display device 63 starts variable display of the normal symbol than when it is low base. It is possible to make the usual figure change time until it is displayed advantageous.

  The first special figure big hit type determination table (first special figure) 211 shown in FIG. 7A is a big hit type when the variable display result of the special figure game on the first special symbol display device 44a is “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to to determine. For example, in the first special figure big hit type determination table 211, the random number MR2 for determining the first special figure big hit type is a big hit type such as “first big hit” or “second big hit”, such as “3” or “7”. It consists of a big hit symbol, setting data (decision data) associated with the base after the big hit. As shown in FIG. 7 (A), when the first big hit is not reached when the probability variation limiter is reached, the base before the first big hit is continued until the next big hit and the first big hit is reached when the probability variation limiter is not reached. If 2 big hits, control to a high base that continues until the next big hit. In addition, when the first or second big hit is reached when the low base and the probability variation limiter is reached, the high base is controlled until the special game is executed 100 times. If the first big hit is reached when reaching the high base and the probability variation limiter, the high base is controlled until the special game is executed 30 times. If the second big hit is reached when reaching the high base and the probability variation limiter, the high base is controlled until the special figure game is executed 50 times. Also, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the variable display result of the special figure game on the second special symbol display device 44b is “big hit”, the third big hit is obtained. If the third big hit is received except when the probability variation limiter is reached, control is made to a high base that continues until the next big hit. If the third big hit is reached when the probability variation limiter is reached, control is made to a low base. The first specific symbol display device 44a is more advantageous than the second special symbol display device 44b after the big hit when reaching the probability variation limiter. The number of high bases is an example and may be an arbitrary value. Further, when the first big hit other than when the probability variation limiter is reached, the base before the first big hit is continued. However, the base may be controlled to a low base. Further, when the third big hit is reached when the probability variation limiter is reached, the base is controlled to the low base after the big hit is finished, but the high base is controlled to be disadvantageous than the big hit corresponding to the first specific symbol display device 44a. It may be.

  The control pattern table stored in the ROM 100 includes a jackpot control pattern table 220 as shown in FIG. In the jackpot control pattern table 220, the setting contents of the game control microcomputer 99 by the CPU 112 and the jackpot door solenoid 65 during the period when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the content of the driving operation as a big hit control pattern corresponding to a plurality of types of big hit types. For example, the jackpot control pattern table 220 stores three types of jackpot control patterns corresponding to the three types of jackpot types consisting of “first jackpot” to “third jackpot”. Each of the multiple types of jackpot control patterns stored in the jackpot control pattern table 220 is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, the number of rounds of each jackpot type and the winning prize opening in each round. Control data in which a special winning opening opening time is set. The CPU 112 executes a driving operation by the big prize opening door solenoid 65 based on the jackpot control data. As shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C, since the first big hit has two rounds and the big winning opening is 0.5 seconds, the percentage of game balls winning in the big winning opening is as follows. Very little can hardly get a prize ball. The first jackpot is a very disadvantageous jackpot compared to the second and third jackpots. In the first special symbol display device 44a, the ratio of the second big hit is low (30%), and in the second special symbol display device 44b, the ratio of the third big hit is 100%. Therefore, the big hit gaming state is the second special symbol. It is more advantageous when the display device 44b is a big hit.

  FIG. 10 is a view for explaining a game flow of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment. Here, an example in which the limiter value is “3” will be described. If the base is low in the normal gaming state (low probability state), no game ball is won in the second starting port 60, so the player aims at the first starting port 59 corresponding to the first special symbol display device 44a. In this case, the big hit (first big hit) in the first special symbol display device 44a is the first big hit (2 rounds 9 counts) or the second big hit (5 rounds 9 counts). If the first big hit hits the first big hit, the low base remains, so the first start port 59 corresponding to the first special symbol display device 44a is still aimed after the first big hit. When the first big hit is the second big hit, the base becomes high after the big hit and the second starting port 60 is in a state where it is easy for the game ball to win. The second start port 60 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 44b, which is more advantageous than the symbol display device 44a, is aimed. Further, after the first big hit, the low probability state is controlled to the high probability state.

  If the base is high in the normal gaming state (low probability state), the game ball wins the second starting port 60, so the player aims at the second starting port 60 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 44b. Thereafter, the first big hit in the second special symbol display device 44b is the third big hit (5 rounds, 9 counts). Also, since the high base continues after the first big hit, the player continues to aim at the second starting port 60 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 44b until the probability variation limiter is reached. In other words, if the third big hit is made when the base is high in the low probability state, it is determined that the third big hit will be made before reaching the probability variation limiter, which is very advantageous for the player. In addition, after the first big hit, the low probability state is controlled to the high probability state.

  The second big hit in the first special symbol display device 44a on the low base is the first big hit or the second big hit. When the first big hit is made, the low base remains, so after the second big hit, the first start port 59 corresponding to the first special symbol display device 44a is still aimed. When the second big hit hits the second big hit, it becomes a high base, so the second start port 60 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 44b is aimed.

  The third big hit in the first special symbol display device 44a on the low base is the first big hit or the second big hit. In the case of the first big hit, it becomes a high base until the special figure game is executed 100 times after the big hit gaming state of the first big hit. In the case of the second big hit, it becomes the high base until the special figure game is executed 100 times after the end of the second big hit big hit gaming state. After the third big hit (after the probability variation limiter big hit), the high probability state is controlled to the low probability state.

  When the base is high after the second big hit, the player aims at either the first start port 59 corresponding to the first special symbol display device 44a or the second start port 60 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 44b. It will be. The jackpot jackpot gaming state in the first special symbol display device 44a is disadvantageous than the jackpot jackpot gaming state in the second special symbol display device 44b. In addition, when aiming at the first start port 59, it is not possible to obtain the advantage that the second start port 60 is likely to win a prize on a high base. Therefore, the first special symbol display device 44a (first start port 59) also in this respect. It is more disadvantageous to aim for the big hit than to aim for the big hit with the second special symbol display device 44b (second starting port 60). However, after the big hit gaming state that is a big hit in the first special symbol display device 44a when the probability variation limiter is reached, the high special base game is executed until the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times. This is more advantageous than the state after the big hit gaming state in the symbol display device 44b. That is, the player has a ratio of the second starting port 60 (second special symbol display device 44b) in which a five-round jackpot gaming state (third jackpot) in which a prize ball is obtained and a five-round jackpot gaming state is determined. It is 30% and the advantage of the high base at that time cannot be obtained, but it is possible to select one from the first starting port 59 (the first special symbol display device 44a) which becomes the high base after the end of the big hit gaming state is there.

  The third big hit in the first special symbol display device 44a on the high base is the first big hit or the second big hit. In the case of the first big hit, it becomes a high base until the special figure game is executed 30 times after the first big hit big hit gaming state. In the case of the second big hit, it becomes a high base until the special figure game is executed 50 times after the end of the second big hit big hit gaming state. After the third big hit (after the probability variation limiter big hit), the high probability state is controlled to the low probability state.

  The third big hit in the second special symbol display device 44b on the high base is the third big hit. In the case of the third big hit, after the big hit gaming state of the third big hit, the high base is changed to the low base. After the third big hit (after the probability variation limiter big hit), the high probability state is controlled to the low probability state.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the third big hit (probability limiter big hit) is made at the low base, the high base is obtained until the special game is executed 100 times after the big hit, and the third big hit at the high base. When (probability limiter big hit) is reached, the base is controlled to be high or low until the special game is executed 50 times or 30 times after the big hit. As described above, when the probability change limiter is reached and the control is performed from the high probability state to the low probability state, the high base end condition to be continued thereafter is varied depending on whether the base is the low base or the high base. Thereby, the improvement of game property can be aimed at.

  The RAM 111 provided in the game control microcomputer 99 shown in FIG. 2 has a game control data holding area 250 as shown in FIG. 11 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game. Is provided. The game control data holding area 250 shown in FIG. 11 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 160A, a second special figure hold storage unit 160B, a hold specific area 160C, a general figure hold storage unit 161, and a game control flag. A 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 are provided.

  The first special figure holding storage unit 160A is a conventional special figure game, although an execution condition for executing the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 44a is established when the game ball enters the first starting port 59. Is stored for special-purpose games that do not satisfy the start condition for starting variable display due to reasons such as being in a game or being in a big hit gaming state. For example, the first special figure hold storage unit 160A associates with the hold numbers in the order of winning to the first starting port 59, and sets the count value from the random number generation circuit 60b by the CPU 112 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 numerical value data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the first special figure jackpot type is used as reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”).

  The second special figure holding storage unit 160B has a conventional special figure game, although an execution condition for executing the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 44b is established when the game ball enters the second starting port 60. Is stored for special-purpose games that do not satisfy the start condition for starting variable display due to reasons such as being in a game or being in a big hit gaming state. For example, the second special figure holding storage unit 160B associates with the holding number in the order of winning to the second starting port 60, and sets the count value from the random number generation circuit 60b by the CPU 112 based on the establishment of the execution condition by the winning. Based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the reserved data, the number is stored until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The hold specifying area 160C is an area for specifying the order of winning to the first starting port 59 or the second starting port 60, and every time there is a winning to the first starting port 59 or the second starting port 60. In association with the hold number, data (“first”) indicating that the winning is to the first starting port 59 or data (“second”) indicating that the winning is to the second starting port 60, The number is stored until a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “8”) is reached. In this embodiment, the pending data is digested in the order of winning. Therefore, the special symbol game is configured to be executed by either the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b. However, simultaneous variation may be performed. Further, instead of digesting the hold data in the order of winning, the hold data at one of the start ports may be preferentially digested.

  Although the conditions for the game ball passing through the passing gate 61 to execute the normal game by the normal symbol display device 63 are satisfied, the conventional map holding storage unit 161 is executing the conventional general game. The hold information regarding the usual game for which variable display has not started for the reason is stored. For example, the general-purpose hold storage unit 161 associates the game balls with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 61, and sets the count values from the random number generation circuit 60b and the random counter by the CPU 112 based on the passage of the game balls. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the normal map display result extracted based on this is stored as reserved data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “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 common figure process flag, a big hit flag, a small hit flag, a high base flag, a probability change flag, a common figure flag, a big prize opening open flag An error determination execution flag is provided.

  The special symbol process flag is a special symbol process executed to control the progress of the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b (step S16 in FIG. 13 and FIG. 15). In FIG. 4, it is instructed which process should be selected and executed. Which process should be selected and executed for the normal symbol process flag in the normal symbol process flag (step S17 and FIG. 23 in FIG. 13) executed to control the progress of the normal symbol game on the normal symbol display device 63, etc. 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 that, etc., and turned off.

  The high base flag is set to an on state in response to being controlled to a high base after the end of the big hit gaming state, while being cleared to an off state in response to the end of the high base. . The probability variation flag is set to an on state in response to the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 being controlled to a high probability state, while the big hit count is cleared in response to reaching the limit value of the probability variation limiter. Turns off. The base map hit flag indicates a determination result as to whether the base map display result which is a variable display result in the base map game is “per base map”.

  The big winning opening open flag is set to an on state when the special variable winning ball device 48 (big winning opening) is controlled to be in an open state in a round game executed in the big hit gaming state.

  The error determination execution flag is used when executing an error determination process for determining whether there is an abnormality in response to whether the count switch 52 has detected that a game ball has entered the special variable winning ball device 48. Set to the on state. On the other hand, when the error determination process is not executed, the error determination execution flag is cleared and 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 and the like.

  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, a big prize counter, a special figure holding memory number counter, and a probability variation 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 big prize opening counter is for counting the number of game balls won in the special variable prize ball device 48. For example, data that is incremented by 1 each time a game ball is detected by the count switch 52 is set as the big prize opening counter value in the big prize opening counter. Then, at the end of the round game in which the big winning opening is opened and then closed in the big hit gaming state, the big winning count value is cleared and data indicating the initial count value “0” is set.

  The special figure reserved memory number counter is for counting the number of special figure reserved memories, which is the number of reserved data in the first special figure reserved memory unit 160A and the second special figure reserved memory unit 160B. 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 probability variation counter is for counting the number of big hits in a high probability state. For example, in the probability variation counter, data indicating the count initial value “1” at the end of the first jackpot gaming state is set as the probability variation count value. After that, every time the big hit game ends, the probability variation count value is incremented by 1 and updated. The probability variation counter is compared with a limit value (for example, “3”) of the probability variation limiter, and when the limit value is reached, the probability change count is controlled from the high probability state to the low probability state.

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

  The effect control board 90 shown in FIG. 2 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 120, controls the display operation of the effect display device 44c in accordance with the effect control command from the main board 120, and has 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.

  An effect control microcomputer 170 shown in FIG. 12 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 an effect 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 44c and the like.

  In the ROM 182, various tables such as a plurality of types of decorative design determination tables, an effect execution determination table, and an effect control pattern table are provided as readable data for performing various determinations, determinations, and settings in the control operation by the CPU 181. Data to be configured is stored. The decorative symbol determination table is a table used for determining a fixed decorative symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result of decorative symbols in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. 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 44a 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.

  The RAM 183 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the rendering 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. In addition, an effect control command from the main board 120, an operation signal from the operation switch, and the like are input to the input 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 44c 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 variable display of decorative symbols and various types of effect display by, for example, performing display switching of effect images in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. 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. 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 control to stop driving of the payout motor is performed. 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 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. 13 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, a detection signal indicating the state of each switch such as the gate switch 62, the first start port switch 59a or the second start port switch 60a, and the count switch 52 and each detector such as the winning ball detectors 55a and 55b is captured. The detection state of each switch and each detector is determined. For example, in the switch process, a big prize opening error determination process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 is executed.

  When the big prize opening error determination process shown in FIG. 14 is started, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the error determination execution flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is ON (step S51). At this time, if the error determination execution flag is on (step S51; Yes), an error determination process is executed. Here, it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 52 is on (step S52). If the detection signal from the count switch 52 is in the OFF state in step S52 (step S52; No), the big prize opening error determination process is terminated.

  If the detection signal from the count switch 52 is in the on state in step S52 (step S52; Yes), a predetermined effective winning detection is performed after the big winning opening corresponding to the special variable winning ball device 48 is closed. A game ball that has improperly entered the special variable winning ball apparatus 48 after the period has elapsed is detected by the count switch 52. Therefore, in these cases, control enters a loop process for executing a predetermined abnormality notification process (step S53) 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 abnormality notification process of step S53, all the upper decoration units 22 are turned on, a predetermined notification image is displayed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c, and a predetermined alarm sound is output from the speakers 12a and 12b. Alternatively, a combination of these may be used to notify the abnormality.

  The abnormality notification process executed in step S53 may be repeatedly performed when the supply of power 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 abnormality notification process executed in step S53 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, and after the predetermined time elapses, the abnormality can be automatically recovered from the abnormal state. It may be. 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 abnormality notification process executed in step S53, for example, an effect control command that becomes an error command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to notify the occurrence of an error, and then the loop process is not entered. You may make it complete | finish a winning opening error determination process. In this case, for example, in the winning ball process executed in step S20 shown in FIG. 13, the output of the winning ball number signal to the payout control board 98 is prohibited and the setting of the winning ball number is not performed. That's fine.

  After the switch process is executed in step S12 shown in FIG. 13, the display control process is executed (step S13). In this display control process, the drive signal for controlling the display operation in the first special symbol display device 44a, the second special symbol display device 44b, and the normal symbol display device 63, the special symbol start memory LED 46 and the normal symbol start memory LED 64 A drive signal or the like for controlling the lighting operation 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, various random number values such as a random value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining the first special figure jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining a normal figure display result are generated. The CPU 112 updates the numerical data for this 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, various random numbers such as a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a first special figure jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining a normal figure display result are used. Update the random value used to determine the initial value in the number. 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 the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol process device Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the symbol display device 44b and setting of the special winning opening / closing operation in the special variable winning ball device 48 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 normal symbols, position control of the movable blade piece in the variable start 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 44c. 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 the detection signal from the count switch 52 is in the ON state, the number of prize balls may be set to “13”.

  Subsequent to the winning ball process, a test terminal process is executed (step S21). In this test terminal processing, for example, settings during special symbol variable display, special symbols, setting during operation of special variable winning ball device 48, setting during operation of variable start winning ball device 58, setting during normal symbol variable display, etc. Various signals are output. After the test terminal process, an output process is executed (step S22). In this output process, a drive control signal is output or stopped in order to drive or stop each solenoid. 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 first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b 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. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 shown in FIG. 13 as special symbol process processing. When the special symbol process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the CPU 112 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the first start port switch 59a or the second start port switch 60a is turned on. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered one of the start areas such as the start port 59 and the second start port 60 (step S101). When the game ball enters the start area and one of the detection signals from the first start port switch 59a or the second start port switch 60a is turned on (step S101; Yes), the start winning process is executed. (Step S102). On the other hand, when both detection signals from the first start port switch 59a or the second start port switch 60a are in the off state (step S101; No), the process of step S102 is skipped.

  In the start winning process executed in step S102, when the detection signal from the first start port switch 59a is turned on, first, the number of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 160A. It is determined whether or not the special figure holding storage number is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). 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 receives 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 60b, and the random value MR2 for determining the first special figure jackpot type. Extract the numerical data shown. Then, numerical data indicating each extracted random number value is set at the head of the empty entry in the first special figure storage unit 160A. Further, data indicating “first” is set at the head of the empty entry in the reserved specific area 160C. Further, when the detection signal from the second start port switch 60a is turned on, the number of reserved figure storage stored in the second special figure storage unit 160B is a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not “4”). 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 extracts numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result generated based on the count value input from the random number generation circuit 60b. Then, numerical data indicating each extracted random number value is set at the head of the empty entry in the second special figure storage unit 160B. Further, data indicating “second” is set at the head of the empty entry in the reserved specific area 160C. 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 44c is set for transmitting a predetermined effect control command to be the 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.

  After executing the start winning process as described above, or after it is determined in step S101 that both detection signals from the first start port switch 59a or the second start port switch 60a are in the off state, the game control is performed. Depending on the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the flag setting unit 162, each process of steps S110 to S117 as shown in FIG. 15 is 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, the first special symbol display device 44a or the first special symbol display unit 44A or the second special symbol reservation storage unit 160B or the presence of reserved data stored in the reserved specific area 160C It is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 44b. 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. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, corresponding to the variable display result in the special symbol game, the stop symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol and the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b). One of the lost symbols) is determined. Then, in the special symbol possible normal process, 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 first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b. Is set to transmit the variable display start command to the effect control board 90.

  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 first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b is controlled to stop and display the confirmed special symbol. At this time, in response to the end of variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 44a or the second special symbol display device 44b, a variable display end command which is an effect control command for instructing the end of variable display. May be set to be transmitted to the effect control board 90 to stop the variable display of the decorative symbols being performed in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. 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 release process, in response to the variable display result in the special game being “small hit”, the special variable winning ball device 48 (big winning opening) is set in the same manner as the first big winning (2 Control is performed to execute the starting operation to be in the open state in the round, the big prize opening time 0.5 seconds). 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 opening process, control is performed to open the special variable winning ball device 48 (big winning opening) in the round game in the big hit gaming state. Also, in the big hit opening process, the elapsed time from opening the big winning opening is measured, and it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has reached the opening end time corresponding to the big winning opening release determination value. Is called. Furthermore, in the big hit release process, it is also determined whether or not the count value in the big prize counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164 has reached the release end determination value.

  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 which 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. 16 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. 16, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the special figure reserved memory number is “0”, for example, by reading the special figure reserved 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.

  In step S201, when the number of special figure hold storage is other than “0” (step S201; No), it is determined whether or not the first data indicates “first” in the hold specific area 160C. (Step S202). At this time, if the first data indicates “first” in the reserved specific area 160C (step S202; Yes), a value indicating “first” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S203). When the first data indicates “second” in the reserved specific area 160C (step S202; No), a value indicating “second” is set in the special symbol pointer (step S204).

  Thereafter, as the hold data stored corresponding to the hold number “1” in the special figure hold storage unit (the first special figure hold storage unit 160A or the second special figure hold storage unit 160B) indicated by the special symbol pointer, Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the first special figure big hit type are read out if the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, respectively. (Step S205). 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 first special figure reservation storage unit 160A or the second special figure is updated. The hold data indicating the random value stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the hold storage unit 160B is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S206).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S206, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special figure display result determination read in step S205 is the jackpot determination value data set in the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not they match (step S207). Here, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is on. If it is off, the low probability state special figure display result determination table 200A shown in FIG. 4A is used. If it is ON, the high probability state special figure display result determination table 200B shown in FIG. 4B is used. 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 determination value data (step S207; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the on state (step S208), and the big hit type is determined (step S208). S209). In the process of step S209, if the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the first special figure jackpot type read in step S205, FIG. By referring to the first special figure jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. 1, the jackpot type is determined as either “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. If the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the big hit type is determined as “third big hit” shown in FIG. 7B. At this time, if the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “third jackpot”, the jackpot symbol “7” is determined to be a confirmed special symbol that becomes a scheduled stop symbol in the special figure game. If the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the jackpot symbol “3” is determined to be a confirmed special symbol that is a scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game.

  If the big hit determination value data does not match in step S207 (step S207; No), the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is set in the special figure display result determination table shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the small hit determination value data matches (step S210). 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 S210; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set to the on state (step S211), and the determination of the small hit type is made. This is performed (step S212). At this time, the small hit symbol “1” corresponding to the small hit type is determined to be a confirmed special symbol that is a scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game. In this embodiment, only one type of small win that opens the big winning opening is prepared in the same manner as the first big win, but a plurality of small hit types may be prepared.

  When it does not coincide with the small hit determination value data in step S210 (step S210; No), the lost symbol “-” is determined as a confirmed special symbol that becomes a scheduled stop symbol in the special symbol game (step S213). After executing any of the processes in steps S209, S212, and S213, the variable display pattern is determined (step S214). Here, the variable display pattern is a variable display time that is the time from the start of variable display of a special symbol and a decorative symbol to the time when the display result is derived and displayed, and the effect operation during the variable display of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. It shows a control pattern and the like. For example, in the process of step S214, the CPU 112 extracts predetermined numerical data indicating a random value for variable display pattern determination, and refers to a variable display pattern determination table stored in the ROM 100, so that a plurality of types of variable display patterns can be obtained. Any one of them may be determined. At this time, refer to the variable display pattern determination table depending on whether the variable display result in the special figure game is “big hit”, “small hit” or “lack”, and correspond to each variable display result The variable display pattern may be determined.

  Following the process of step S214, 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 S215). After that, settings for transmitting various commands for starting variable display from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 are performed (step S216). For example, in the process of step S216, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the variable display start command table stored in the ROM 100 to the transmission command pointer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 111 or the like. When the setting in step S216 is performed in this way, the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90 every time the display command control process of step S18 shown in FIG. 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 S216, 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 S217), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 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. 17, 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), the big hit control pattern corresponding to the big hit type is set (step S222). In the process of step S222, any one of the jackpot control patterns shown in FIGS. 9A to 9C is set according to the jackpot type determined in the process of step S209 shown in FIG.

  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. 13 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, based on whether or not the high base flag is on, the current base is stored in a predetermined area of the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S225A), and the big hit flag, probability change flag and high base flag are cleared. The special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S226). Then, the special symbol stop process is finished.

  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), the small hit control pattern is set (step S228). In the process of step S228, a small hit control pattern (2 rounds, open time 0.5 seconds) for performing the same opening operation as the first big hit is set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S228, setting for transmitting a small hitting start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 is performed (step S229). For example, in the process of step S229, the CPU 112 sets the start address of the table data constituting the small hitting start command table stored in the ROM 100 in the transmission command pointer. When the setting in step S229 is performed in this way, the display command control process of step S18 shown in FIG. 13 is executed after the special symbol stop process is completed, so that the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90. Thus, a small hit start command is transmitted.

  Subsequent to the setting in step S229, a small hit game start waiting time is set (step S229A). For example, in the process of step S229A, the CPU 112 sets a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the small 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 S229A, the game control process timer is reset and the timer value is set to “0”, and the small hit game start reference value that is determined in advance corresponding to the small hit game start waiting time is You may set as a comparison object with a control process timer value. The small hit game start 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. Thereafter, 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). Thereafter, 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).

  When 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).

  When the process of step S232 or step S233 is completed, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the high base flag is on (step S234). At this time, if the high base flag is off (step S234; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated. On the other hand, when the high base flag is on (step S234; Yes), the variable display count value, which is the value of the special symbol variable display count counter, is updated by adding 1 (step S234). S235). Then, it is determined whether or not the variable display count value after the update in the process of step S235 matches the high base end determination value (step S236).

  If the variable display count value matches the high base end determination value in step S236 (step S236; Yes), the high base flag is cleared and turned off (step S237), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. To do. On the other hand, if the variable display count value does not match the high base end determination value in step S236 (step S236; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated without executing the process of step S237.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit release pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and uses the updated timer value for the processing in step S224 shown in FIG. 17 and the processing in step S528 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.

  When the big hit game start waiting time has elapsed in step S281 (step S281; Yes), “1” as the count initial value is set in the round number counter (step S282), and then the value of the special symbol process flag is set. After updating to “5”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release processing (step S283), the big hit release pre-processing is terminated.

  FIG. 19 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. 19, 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 S296 described later is executed. If the big prize opening open flag is OFF in step S291 (step S291; No), the big prize opening opening time that is the upper limit of the time during which the big prize opening can be controlled in each round game is specified. (Step S292). In the processing of step S292, a special winning opening opening determination value may be set in accordance with the specified special winning opening opening time.

  After the process of step S292 is executed, the error determination execution flag is cleared and turned off (step S293), and then a setting for opening the special winning opening is performed (step S294). In the process of step S294, for example, the opening of the special variable winning ball apparatus 48 is opened by driving the big winning opening door solenoid 65 with the driving pattern indicated by the big winning opening control data included in the big hit control pattern or the like. A drive control signal is generated so that the operation of rotating the opening / closing plate 49 in the specific direction is executed in a specific manner. When the process of step S294 is executed, to send to the effect control board 90 a prize winning opening effect command that is an effect control command for instructing a notification operation that the prize winning opening is opened in the round game. Is set (step S295).

  After executing the process of step S295, the special winning opening open flag is set to the on state (step S296). When the special winning opening open flag is turned on in step S291 (step S291; Yes), or after executing the process of step S296, the game control process timer value is updated by adding, for example, 1 ( Step S297). Subsequently, after the process for opening the big prize opening is executed (step S298), the process for opening the big hit is ended.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special winning opening opening process executed in step S298 of FIG. In the processing for opening the special winning opening shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 52 is in an ON state (step S571). At this time, if the detection signal from the count switch 52 is in the ON state (step S571; Yes), 1 is added to the winning prize count value (step S572).

  If the detection signal from the 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 special winning opening count value has reached a predetermined opening end determination value (for example, “9”) (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 determination value (step S574; No), the processing at the big winning opening is ended.

  When the big prize opening count value has reached the opening completion determination value in step S573 (step S573; Yes), or when the game control process timer value has reached the big winning opening opening completion determination value in step S574 (Step S574; Yes), a setting for ending the open state of the special winning opening and closing it is performed (Step S575). In the process of step S575, for example, the winning 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, the special winning 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). After that, 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 the processing at the time of opening the big prize opening is ended.

  FIG. 21 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. 21, the CPU 112 first updates the game control process timer value, for example, and updates the updated timer value in step S551 shown in FIG. 34, step S577 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the waiting time after opening of the big winning opening has passed by comparing with the reference value after opening of 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 the special winning opening is over (step S591; Yes), the error determination execution flag is set to the on state (step S592). As a result, in the case of a round game, when the grand prize opening is opened and then closed, the execution of the error determination process can be started after the waiting time after the big prize opening is opened.

  After executing the process of step S592, 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 to be continued (step S593). At this time, when the round maximum value is not reached (step S593; No), 1 is added to the round number count value (step S594), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the big hit release process. After updating to “5” (step S595), the processing after the round big hit release is terminated. Thereby, it is possible to shift to the next round game.

  When the round maximum value has been reached in step S593 (step S593; Yes), the winning prize count value is cleared (step S596).

  After executing the process of step S596, the round number counter is initialized to clear the round number count value (step S597), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to “7” corresponding to the jackpot end process. After the update (step S598), the processing after the big hit release is terminated.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In this jackpot end process, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not a predetermined jackpot end waiting time has elapsed (step S311). At this time, if the big hit end waiting time has not elapsed (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  When the big hit end waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the probability variation count value is incremented by 1 (step S312), and the probability variation count value is the limit value of the probability variation limiter (eg, “3”). Is determined (step S313). When the probability variation count value has reached the limiter value (step S313; Yes), the probability variation count count value is reset to the initial value to end the high probability state (step S314), and the variable display count count value is initialized. (Step S315).

  When the process of step S315 is completed, it is determined whether or not the big hit type is the third big hit corresponding to the second start port 60 (second special symbol display device 44a) (step S316). When the third big hit corresponding to the second start port 60 (second special symbol display device 44b) is reached when the probability variation limiter is reached (step S316; Yes), the process proceeds to step S327. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S316 that it is not the third big hit (step S316; No), the big hit type is the first big hit or the second big hit corresponding to the first start port 59 (first special symbol display device 44a). . At this time, the CPU 112 determines whether or not a value indicating “high base” is stored in a predetermined area of the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S317). When a value indicating “high base” is not stored (step S317; No), it is a case where the high base is not reached before reaching the probability variation limiter. At this time, in order to set the high base until the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times, the high base flag is set to the on state and “100” is set to the high base end determination value (step S318). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S327.

  If it is determined in step S317 that a value indicating “high base” is stored (step S317; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit type is the first big hit (step S319). In the case of the first big hit (step S319; Yes), “30” is set to the high base end determination value in order to set the high base until the variable symbol special display is performed 30 times (step S320). If it is the second big hit (step S319; No), “50” is set to the high base end determination value in order to set the high base until the special symbol variable display is performed 50 times (step S321). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S327.

  When the probability variation count value does not reach the limiter value in step S313 (step S313; No), the probability variation flag is set to an on state (step S322). Thereafter, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot type is the first jackpot (step S323). When the big hit type is the first big hit in step S323 (step S323; Yes), it is determined whether or not a value indicating “high base” is stored in a predetermined area of the game control buffer setting unit 165 (step S323). S324). When a value indicating “high base” is stored (step S34; No), or when the big hit type is other than the first big hit (step S323; No), the high base flag is set to be the high base until the next big hit. Is set to the on state (step S325), and the maximum value is set as the high base end determination value (step S326). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S327. On the other hand, when the value indicating “high base” is not stored (step S324; No), the processing of steps S325 and S326 is skipped in order to continue the previous base (low base) without controlling the high base. To do.

  If it is determined as Yes in step S316 (step S316; Yes), when the processes of steps S318, S320, S321, S326, etc. are finished, the CPU 112 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “0” (step S316). S327), the big hit ending process is ended. Since the high base end determination value set in steps S318, S320, and S321 is compared with the variable display count value in the special symbol stop process (FIG. 17), the number of times set in steps S318, S320, and S321. The high base can be continued. In addition, when continuing the high base until the next big hit before reaching the probability variation limiter, the high base is continued until the next big hit by setting the maximum value to the high base end judgment value in step S326. In step S234, it is determined whether or not the probability variation count value is the limit value of the probability variation limiter. If the limiter has not been reached, the processing of steps S235 to S237 is skipped to continue the high base until the next big hit. It may be.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process executed in step S17 of FIG. In this normal symbol process, the CPU 112 first checks whether or not the detection signal from the gate switch 62 provided in the passing gate 61 is in the on state, so that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 61. It is determined whether or not (step S131). When the game ball passes through the passing gate 61 and the detection signal from the gate switch 62 is turned on (step S131; Yes), the process at the time of passing the gate is executed (step S132). On the other hand, when the detection signal from the gate switch 62 is in the off state (step S131; No), the process of step S132 is skipped.

  In the process at the time of passing through the gate executed in step S132, first, the number of reserved maps stored, which is the number of reserved data stored in the reserved map storage unit 161, is set to a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). It is determined whether or not. At this time, if the number of stored customary drawings is an upper limit value, the current game ball detection is invalidated and the process at the time of passing the gate is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when the number of stored ordinary maps is less than the upper limit value, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the displayed map results is extracted. For example, the CPU 112 extracts numerical data generated by the random number generation circuit 60b as numerical data indicating the random value MR3. Then, numerical data indicating the extracted random value MR3 is set at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose hold storage unit 161. At this time, for example, it may be updated so that 1 is added to the common figure reserved memory number count value which is the count value in the common figure reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 164. Further, a setting for transmitting a predetermined effect control command to be a general-purpose reserved memory number notification command to the effect control board 90 is performed, and a normal symbol start memory display area provided in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c. Then, an effect image that can specify the number of reserved customary drawings may be displayed.

  After the above-described processing at the time of passing the gate, or after it is determined in step S131 that the detection signal from the gate switch 62 is in the OFF state, the following processing is performed according to the value of the usual process flag. Each process of steps S140 to S144 is executed.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal processing, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. If the value is other than “0”, the normal symbol normal processing is terminated as it is. As a result, during the period from when the special symbol change is started until the confirmed special symbol is derived and displayed, or during the period where the small hit game state or the big hit game state is controlled, the normal symbol change in the normal game is not changed. It is possible not to start, and it is possible to control so that various effects due to the display of effect images in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c do not compete. In particular, if the change of the normal symbol in the normal game is not started in the big hit game state, the normal symbol change state (for example, the number of times the normal figure game is executed in the big hit game state, or just before the big hit game state ends) There are advantages and disadvantages to the game content on the high base, such as whether or not the execution of the general game is started, and the number of times of the general game that can be executed on the high base is different. It can be prevented from appearing. If the value of the special symbol process flag is “0” when the normal symbol normal processing is executed, the normal symbol display device 63 determines whether or not there is reserved data stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 161. It is determined whether or not to start the usual game. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the ordinary figure storage unit 161, the value of the ordinary figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol determination process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol determination process, based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the normal map display result, the normal map display result as the variable display result in the general game is expressed as “per normal map” or “normal map loss”. Etc. are determined. Further, in the normal symbol determination process, the universal symbol variation pattern corresponding to the universal symbol display result is also determined. In the normal symbol determination process, the normal symbol display device 63 is set to transmit a normal symbol variation start command to the effect control board 90 as an effect control command corresponding to the start of the variation of the normal symbol. Is done. After such various settings are made, the value of the normal process flag is updated to “2”.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol variation process, the elapsed time since the normal symbol started to change is measured, and it is determined whether or not the elapsed time has reached the normal symbol variation time determined in accordance with the regular symbol variation pattern. Is done. When the normal symbol variation time is reached, the normal symbol display device 63 transmits an ordinary symbol variation end command to the effect control board 90 as an effect control command corresponding to the end of the variation of the normal symbol. You may make it perform the setting of. In this case, on the side of the effect control board 90, the effect (for example, variable display of decorative symbols) executed in response to the variable symbol variable display is terminated based on the reception of the universal symbol variation end command. It only has to be set. Alternatively, the transmission of the universal change end command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 may not be performed. In this case, on the side of the production control board 90, the normal figure change time corresponding to the normal figure change pattern indicated in the normal figure change start command is specified, and the elapsed time after receiving the normal figure change start command. When the specified normal diagram change time is reached, a setting for ending the effect executed in response to the variable display of the normal symbol is made without receiving the effect control command from the main board 120. What should I do? After such various settings are made, the value of the general process flag is updated to “3”.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S143 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “3”. In this normal symbol stop process, when the normal symbol display result is “per normal symbol”, a setting is made to drive the solenoid 58a for the ordinary electric accessory provided in the variable start winning ball apparatus 58. The value of the figure process flag is updated to “5”. On the other hand, when the normal map display result is “normal map loss”, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “0”.

  The ordinary electric accessory actuating process in step S144 is executed when the value of the usual process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric actor actuating process, in response to the variable display result in the ordinary game being “per ordinary figure”, the game ball is placed in the second starting opening 60 formed in the variable starting winning ball device 58. Control is performed to enable guidance. For example, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 58a provided in the variable start winning ball device 58 is set in accordance with the setting of the ordinary electric action pattern set in the ordinary symbol stopping process in step S143. A drive control signal for driving may be generated. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the elapsed time after the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 58a is driven to open the second start port 60 is measured, and the elapsed time corresponds to the advance end determination value. It is determined whether or not the guidance end time has been reached. Then, when the elapsed time reaches the guidance end time, a setting is made to stop the driving of the ordinary electric utility solenoid 58a so that the game ball cannot enter the second start port 60. Here, when the elapsed time reaches the guidance end time, the value of the normal process flag is updated to “0” in response to the elapse of a predetermined effective guidance time. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 60a, the value of the usual process flag may be updated to “0” at that time, and a predetermined guidance end waiting time has elapsed. Correspondingly, the value of the usual process flag may be updated to “0”.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol determination process executed in step S141 of FIG. In this normal symbol determination process, the CPU 112 first shows a numerical value indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the normal graphic display result as the reserved data stored in the universal symbol storage unit 161 corresponding to the reserved number “1”. Data is read out (step S351). At this time, for example, the general-purpose reserved memory number count value is decremented by 1 and updated, so that the general-purpose reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the general-purpose reserved memory unit 161 holds the reservation number “1”. The hold data indicating the random number value MR3 stored in the lower entry (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry (step S352).

  Following the processing in step S352, it is determined whether or not the high base flag is on (step S353). At this time, if the high base flag is off (step S353; No), a table for making a determination on the normal map display result as the variable display result in the normal game is displayed at the time of the low base shown in FIG. The general map display result determination table 210A is set (step S354). On the other hand, if the high base flag is on (step S353; Yes), a high table shown in FIG. 5B is used as a table for determining the normal map display result as the variable display result in the normal game. The base time map display result determination table 210B is set (step S355).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S354 and S355, the general map display result is set to “per normal map” or “normal map loss” by referring to the general map display result determination table set in each process. Is determined (step S356). At this time, if it is determined that the normal map display result is “per normal map”, the normal symbol indicating “7” may be determined as the determined normal symbol in the normal game. . In addition, when it is determined that the normal figure display result is “normal figure loss”, the normal symbol indicating “−” may be determined as the determined normal symbol in the normal figure game.

  After determining the normal map display result in step S356, it is determined whether or not the general map display result is determined to be “per normal map” (step S357). If it is determined in step S357 that it is determined to be “per normal map” (step S357; Yes), a normal map per flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 162 is set (step S358).

  After setting the flag for normal map in step S358, or. When it is determined in step S357 that it has been determined that “usually lost” is determined (step S357; No), the normal map corresponding to the normal map display result is referred to by referring to the general map variation pattern determining table 210C shown in FIG. A variation pattern is determined (step S359). Subsequently, the base map change time corresponding to the base map change pattern determined in step S359 is set (step S360). As an example, in the process of step S360, the CPU 112 specifies and specifies the normal time change time corresponding to the normal time change pattern by referring to the normal time change pattern determination table 210C as shown in FIG. A timer initial value corresponding to the usual figure change time is set in a usual figure change timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 162. In this case, every time the normal symbol variation process of step S142 shown in FIG. 23 is executed, for example, the value of the common symbol variation timer is updated to be decremented by 1, and when the value becomes “0”. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol variation has reached the normal symbol variation time. Alternatively, in the process of step S359, by clearing the common map variation timer, “0” may be set as the timer initial value, and a general diagram variation end determination value corresponding to the general diagram variation time may be set. . In this case, every time the normal symbol variation process of step S142 shown in FIG. 23 is executed, for example, the value of the common symbol variation timer is updated by 1 and the value reaches the universal variation end determination value. In this case, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the normal symbol variation has reached the normal symbol variation time.

  After setting the normal map change time in step S360, a setting for transmitting a normal map change start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 is made (step S361). Here, the universal map change start command is the universal map display result determined in the process of step S356, the universal map change pattern determined in the process of step S359, and the universal map set in the process of step S360. An effect control command indicating a change time or the like may be used. For example, in the process of step S361, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the common figure change 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 S361 is performed in this way, the display command control process of step S18 shown in FIG. 13 is executed after the normal symbol determination process is completed, so that the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90. Thus, a command change start command is transmitted. In addition to the common map change start command, an effect control command indicating the general map display result may be transmitted from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90. However, since the base map display result is indicated by the base map change start command, there is no need to separately transmit the effect control command indicating the base map display result, so that the main board 120 transmits to the effect control board 90. It is possible to reduce the number of effect control commands to be performed, and to reduce the control burden on the main board 120 and the capacity of stored data.

  After setting the transmission of the common symbol change start command in step S361, the value of the general symbol process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S362), and then the normal symbol is changed. The determination process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol stop process executed in step S143 of FIG. In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 112 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is set (step S371). At this time, if the general map display result flag is set (step S371; Yes), a general electric operation pattern corresponding to the general map display result being “per normal map” is set (step S372). For example, in the process of step S372, the CPU 112 determines whether or not the high base flag is on. When the high base flag is off, the variation time corresponding to the determination that the base map display result is “per base map” when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is low base is “10.5 seconds. "Is set. On the other hand, when the high base flag is on, when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is high base, the variation time “2” corresponding to the determination that the base map display result is “per base map”. .5 seconds ".

  After performing the process of step S372, the setting for transmitting a general electric operation start command from the main board 120 to the effect control board 90 is performed (step S373). The general electric operation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 58a is driven in the variable start winning ball apparatus 58 and the game ball can enter the second start port 60. For example, in the process of step S373, the CPU 112 sets the head address of the table data constituting the general power operation 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 S373 is performed in this way, the display command control process in step S18 shown in FIG. 13 is executed after the normal symbol stop process is completed, so that the main board 120 applies to the effect control board 90. Will be sent a command to start operation.

  After the process of step S373 is executed, the value of the ordinary process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the normal electric accessory operation process (step S374). In addition, when the usual figure hit flag is not set in step S371 (step S371; No), the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “0” (step S375). Thereafter, the normal symbol stop 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. 26 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 numerical data indicating various random number values used for effect control 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 processing in step S405, display control process processing is executed (step S406). In this display control process, setting and control are performed for the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the effect display device 44c according to the effect control command transmitted from the main board 120 and the like. 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 executing the display control process in step S406, the sound / lamp control command process is executed (step S407), and the process returns to step S402. In the sound / lamp control command processing executed in step S407, the sound output operation by the speakers 12a and 12b is performed in response to various effect control commands transmitted from the effect control microcomputer 99 of the main board 120. Controls various performance operations such as voice control data to be controlled or lighting control data for controlling lighting operations of various game effect LED / lamps 13, 14a to 14d, 16a, 16b, 17a, 17b and various decoration LEDs / lamps 32 A control command that becomes control data to be set is set.

  FIG. 27 is a display example of the display area 80 immediately before reaching the probability variation limiter. As described above, when the probability variation limiter reaches, the game value differs depending on whether the first special symbol display device 44a is a big hit or the second special symbol display device 44b. The difference in game value may be notified in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c immediately before reaching the probability change limiter. For example, as shown in FIG. 7A, in order to notify the player that the probability change limiter will be reached at the next big hit, “FINAL” is displayed in the display area 80 after the big hit gaming state one time before the probability change limiter is reached. “CHOICE” or the like is displayed. At the same time, the ratio of 5 rounds of big hit game state is 30%, but the first start port 59 (first special symbol display device) which becomes a high base until the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times after the big hit game state ends. Point to 44a) and display the letter “one-shot type”. In addition, the character “stable type” is displayed by pointing to the second starting port 60 (second special symbol display device 44b) in which a 5-round jackpot gaming state (third jackpot) in which a winning ball is obtained is fixed. In this way, by displaying the characters indicating the game value of each start port (special symbol display device), the player can aim for the desired start port, so that gameability is improved. Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 27 (B), the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state corresponding to each start opening, and the number of continuations of the high base ("short time" in the figure) after the big hit gaming state is directly displayed. By doing so, you may make it alert | report a game value. In order to execute these displays, an effect control command or the like is transmitted from the main board 120, for example, after the end of the big hit gaming state just before reaching the probability variation limiter, and on the side of the effect control board 90 according to the transmitted command, Control for displaying the image of FIG. 27A or FIG. 27B may be executed in the display control process of step S406 of FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment has two special symbol display devices, but the present invention can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine 1 with one special symbol display device. FIG. 28 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 101 according to the modification. In FIG. 28, the same components as those in the above embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description of these components is omitted. In the pachinko gaming machine 101 according to the modified example, the first start opening 59 and the second start opening 60 are provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 58. When the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game by the normal symbol display device 63 is “winning”, the variable starting winning ball device 58 causes the second starting port to be driven by the driving force of the solenoid 58a for the ordinary electric accessory. 60 is opened, and when a predetermined time has elapsed, it is returned to the closed state. When a game ball wins the first start port 59 or the second start port 60, the special symbol display device 44 starts variable display of the special symbol. The special symbol start memory LED 46 displays the reserved memory number (special figure hold memory number) as the number of effective winning balls won in the first start port 59 or the second start port 60.

  In this modified example, when the variable display result of the special figure game on the special symbol display device 44 is “big hit”, the big hit type determination table 212 shown in FIG. 29 is used as a table for determining the big hit type. . As shown in FIG. 29, in this modified example, the first big hit and the second big hit are prepared as the big hit types, and when the first big hit other than the time when the probability variation limiter is reached, before the first big hit is reached. The base is continued until the next big hit, and if the second big hit other than when the probability variation limiter is reached, the base is controlled to the high base that continues until the next big hit. In addition, when the first or second big hit is reached when the low-base and probability variation limiter is reached, the high-base is controlled until the special game is executed 50 times. If the first big hit is reached when reaching the high base and the probability variation limiter, control is made to the low base. The number of rounds for the first big hit and the second big hit is, for example, 5 rounds.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 101 of this modification. Here, an example in which the limiter value is “2” will be described. In the normal gaming state (low probability state), if the first big hit is the first big hit, after the big hit game, the low probability state is controlled from the low probability state and the low base continues. . Subsequently, when the second big hit when the probability variation limiter is reached, it becomes the first big hit or the second big hit, but in either case, it becomes a high base until the special figure game is executed 50 times after the big hit gaming state.

  In the case of a low base in the normal gaming state (low probability state), if the first big hit hits the second big hit, after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled from the low probability state to the high probability state and controlled to the high base. The Subsequently, when the second big hit when the probability variation limiter is reached, it becomes the first big hit or the second big hit, and in either case, the low base is controlled after the big hit gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the base game is a high base in the low game state (low probability state), if the first big hit is the first big hit, after the big hit game ends, the low probability state is controlled to the high probability state and the high base is continue. When the second big hit is reached, after the big hit game, the low probability state is controlled to the high probability state, and the high base continues until the next big hit. Subsequently, when the second big hit when the probability variation limiter is reached, it becomes the first big hit or the second big hit, and in either case, the low base is controlled after the big hit gaming state.

  Thus, in this modification, the base controlled after reaching the limiter differs depending on whether the base is high or low when the limiter is reached.

  In the operation of this modification, the processing related to the second special symbol display device 44b of the operation described in the above embodiment is skipped, and the processing related to the first special symbol display device 44a is replaced with the special symbol display device 44. It is. For example, steps S202 to S204 shown in FIG. 16 are omitted. In addition, instead of the processing of steps S316 to S321 shown in FIG. 22, a process of determining whether or not a value indicating “high base” is stored in a predetermined area of the game control buffer setting unit 165, “high base” When the value indicating is not stored, the high base flag is set to the on state and the process of setting “50” to the high base end determination value may be executed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above-described embodiment, if the base is low when the probability variation limit hit hits, it is controlled to a high base until the special game is executed 100 times, and high when the probability change limit hits the big hit. If it is a base, it is controlled to a high base until the special symbol game is executed 30 or 50 times (first special symbol display device 44a) or controlled to a low base (second special symbol display device 44b). Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 101 of the above-described modified example, if the base is low when the probability variation hits a big hit, it is controlled to a high base until the special game is executed 50 times, and if the base is low when the probability variation hits a big hit, it is low. Controlled to base. In this way, the game value thereafter can be made different depending on whether it is the high base or the low base when the probability variation limiter is reached, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, if the base is low when the probability variation limit hits, it is controlled to a high base until the special game is executed 100 times. In the pachinko gaming machine 101 in the above modification, If it is a low base when the probability variation limit hit is a big hit, it is controlled to a high base until the special figure game is executed 50 times. As a result, when a big hit is made on a low basis, it is likely to become a big hit next time, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 101 in the above-described modified example, the game always shifts to the high probability state when a big hit is made in the low probability state. For this reason, the probability variation limiter is likely to be reached, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game when reaching the probability variation limiter.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, if the third big hit is achieved when the base is high in the low probability state, it is determined that the third big hit will be reached before reaching the probability variation limiter, which is very much for the player. Since this is advantageous, it is possible to improve the interest with respect to the time shortening state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment, the first jackpot and the second jackpot are prepared as the jackpot types corresponding to the first special symbol display device 44a. In the pachinko gaming machine 101 of the modified example, the special symbol display device is provided. As the jackpot type corresponding to 44, a first jackpot and a second jackpot are prepared. In this way, the entertainment of the game can be further improved by providing a plurality of jackpot types.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the above embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 101 according to the above-described modification are provided with a small hit gaming state in which the big winning opening is opened in the same manner as the big hit gaming state in the case of the first big hit. Has been. As a result, the player cannot easily recognize the number of jackpots, and the arrival time of the probability variation limiter becomes unknown, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment includes a first special symbol display device 44a and a second special symbol display device 44b, and each executes a special game. Thereby, the game value can be made different, for example, the number of rounds can be distributed differently for each special symbol display device, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

  In the above-described embodiment and the above-described modifications, examples have been described in which the limit value of the probability variation limiter is “2” or “3”, but the limiter value may be any value as long as it is 2 or more.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined in step S207 shown in FIG. 16 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 special display result. Based on this, it has been described that the special display result is determined from among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols in step S209. In addition, in step S210 shown in FIG. 16, it is determined 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 specific display result. Based on the above description, the specific display result is determined from the plurality of types of small hit symbols in step S212. 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 special display result or the specific display result are performed simultaneously. There may be. As a specific example, setting data (one random number value for determining the display result) assigned to each jackpot type as well as each jackpot type such as “first jackpot” to “third jackpot” A display result determination table including determination data is prepared for each special symbol display device. Then, in the start winning process of step S102 shown in FIG. 15, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the display result is extracted and stored in the first special figure reservation storage unit 160A and the second special figure reservation storage unit 160B. In this case, in step S205 of FIG. 16, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a display result is read from the first special figure reservation storage unit 160A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 160B, and the processing is replaced with the processing of steps S207 to S212. By referring to the display result determination table corresponding to the special symbol display device, the variable display result in the special symbol game can be determined as one of a plurality of types of big hit symbols and small hit symbols.

  In the above embodiment, an error determination execution flag is provided, and when the error determination execution flag is on in step S51 shown in FIG. 14, the process of step S53 is executed as the error determination process. 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. Whether or not there is an error may be determined according to whether or not a game ball is detected by the count switch 52 when the game state is other than the above. In this case, for example, instead of the process of step S51 of FIG. 14, 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 count switch 52 is in the ON state. If the detection signal from the count switch 52 is on in step S52, the process may proceed to step S53.

  If such a process is executed, there is no need to provide a special flag for executing an error determination process such as an error determination execution flag, and the capacity of stored data in the game control microcomputer 99 can be reduced. The burden of the determination process can be reduced.

  In the above embodiment, the audio frame lamp board 92 and the lamp driver board 93 are described as being arranged separately from the effect control board 90. Further, the display control unit 171 that controls the display operation in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c has been described as being mounted on the effect control board 90. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and sound control and various lamp controls may be performed by the effect control board 90. Further, the display operation control in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44c may be executed by a display control board arranged separately from the effect control board 90. Furthermore, as long as the same operation as that in the above embodiment can be realized, the control device for controlling each rendering device (sound, lamp, display) may be executed by any combination or a single control device.

  In the above embodiment, the decorative symbols are described as being variably displayed in the display area 80, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, by rotating a plurality of rotating drum mechanisms, all or part of the effect symbols drawn on the drum surface may be displayed so as to be variable. Alternatively, an image displayed on an image display device provided separately from the rotating drum mechanism, sound output from the speakers 12a and 12b, lighting or blinking of various lamps, or any of these effects You may alert | report that it will be a big hit game state by combining.

  In the embodiment described above, the first and second special symbol storage units 160A and 160B are provided corresponding to the first and second special symbol display devices 44a and 44b, respectively. On the other hand, in the special figure holding storage unit common to the first and second special symbol display devices 44a and 44b, the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the special figure display result and the random value for determining the jackpot type are shown. Numerical data, start winning data, etc. may be stored in association with the hold number. Here, the start winning data may be data indicating that it is possible to specify which of the first start opening 59 and the second start opening 60 the game ball has won.

  In the case where numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result is stored in the special figure holding storage unit common to both the first and second special symbol display devices 44a and 44b, the first and second 2 Each time a start condition for starting a special game by either one of the special symbol display devices 44a and 44b is satisfied, the special graphic display result from the head entry (entry with the holding number “1”) in the special figure storage unit Various data for starting a special figure game may be executed by reading numerical data indicating random numbers for determination. That is, first and second special symbol display devices are sequentially read out from numerical data or the like indicating a random number value for determining a special figure display result extracted when a game ball that has won first is detected by the start winning opening switch. Of the special game with either 44a or 44b, it may be used for a special game in which the start condition is established first.

  In the above embodiment, in the special symbol game by the first and second special symbol display devices 44a and 44b, the special symbol indicating the number “7” is the five-round jackpot symbol, and the first special symbol display device 44a “3” The special symbol indicating the number “” is assumed to be a big hit symbol for two rounds, and the special symbol indicating the number “1” is assumed to be a small hit symbol. However, the 5 round big hit symbol, the 2 round big hit symbol, and the small hit symbol need only correspond to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, and the first special symbol. The 5-round jackpot symbol and the small bonus symbol in the special symbol game by the display device 44a, and the 5-round jackpot symbol and the small bonus symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 44b may be different from each other. Good. The number of jackpots may be three or more. The number of jackpot rounds is not limited to five or two, and the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 44b rather than the first special symbol display device 44a. Is advantageous, the jackpot type and the number of rounds are arbitrary.

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, and the various display operations including the display operation of the effect image in the display area 80 of the effect display device 44 c 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 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 general map display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a common figure change pattern determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit control pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit control pattern. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game of a pachinko gaming machine. 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 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 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 flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop 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 a 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 jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of an effect display apparatus. It is a front view of the pachinko game machine of a modification. It is a figure which shows the jackpot classification determination table of a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game of the pachinko game machine of a modification.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 41 ... Game area 44a ... 1st special symbol display device 44b ... 2nd special symbol display device 44c ... Production display device 48 ... Special variable winning ball device 58 ... Variable starting winning ball device 59 ... First starting port 59a ... 1st start port switch 60 ... 2nd start port 60a ... 2nd start port switch 66 ... Center decoration 95 ... Switch relay board 112 ... CPU

Claims (7)

Variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified based on the establishment of a start condition and deriving and displaying a display result, and the display result of the identification information is a predetermined specific display result A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player in response to becoming
High probability state control means for controlling the probability that the display result becomes the specific display result to a high probability state in which the display result is improved from the normal probability state after the specific gaming state is completed when a predetermined condition is satisfied; ,
High probability state ending means for controlling the gaming state after the end of the specific gaming state to the normal probability state when the specific gaming state is controlled a predetermined upper limit number of times in the high probability state;
A variable winning device that is operable in a winning advantageous state in which a game ball is easy to win, and a winning disadvantageous state in which the gaming ball is harder to win or not win than the winning advantageous state, and the start condition is satisfied by the winning of the gaming ball; ,
An advantageous state control means for controlling the variable winning device to the winning advantageous state until a predetermined ending condition is satisfied after the specific gaming state is ended,
The advantageous state control means depends on whether the occurrence of the specific gaming state is the winning advantageous state or the winning disadvantageous state when the high probability state ending means controls the normal probability state after the specific gaming state ends. And changing the predetermined end condition in the advantageous state control means,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state and a second specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state ,
The advantageous state control means includes:
In the high probability state and the winning disadvantageous state, when the first specific gaming state is controlled and the number of times of the specific gaming state in the high probability state does not reach the upper limit number, After the end of one specific gaming state, control continues to the winning disadvantage state,
In the high probability state and the winning disadvantageous state, when the second specific gaming state is controlled and the number of times of the specific gaming state in the high probability state does not reach the upper limit number, 2 After the end of the specific gaming state, control to the winning advantage state,
In the high-probability state and the winning disadvantageous state, when the number of the specific gaming state in the high-probability state reaches the upper limit number, the first specific gaming state is controlled. After the specific gaming state is finished, the gaming machine is controlled to the winning advantageous state. The advantageous state control means is such that when the specific gaming state occurs and the high probability state ending means controls the normal probability state after the specific gaming state ends, the occurrence of the specific gaming state is in the winning disadvantageous state. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein if there is, the period until the predetermined end condition is satisfied is set longer than that in the case where the winning advantageous state is established. The high probability state control means, when the specific gaming state occurs in the normal probability state, always controls to the high probability state after the specific gaming state ends. Gaming machine. If the display result of the identification information becomes the specific display result when the advantageous state control means is the normal probability state and the winning advantageous state, the specific game state corresponding to the specific display result is terminated. The high probability state control means shifts to the high probability state and the variable winning device is controlled to the winning advantage state, and after that, the high probability state ending means is controlled to the normal probability state. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the specific gaming state occurs, the variable winning device is controlled to the winning advantageous state after the specific gaming state ends. The game ball can be operated from the closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win or not win in response to the specific game state to be in an open state in which the game ball is more likely to win than in the closed state, A prize-winning device capable of paying out balls,
In response to the display result of the identification information being a special display result different from the predetermined specific display result, the large winning device is operated in the same manner as when the first specific gaming state is entered. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4 , further comprising: a large winning device operating means. The variable display means includes a first variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified based on the first start condition being established, and for displaying and displaying a display result, and the variable winning device. from claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a second variable display means for displaying results to derive display performs variable display of identification information of a plurality of types that can identify each based on the game ball is won, the 5 The gaming machine according to any one of the above. The game ball can be operated from the closed state where the game ball is not won in response to the specific game state to the open state where the game ball is more likely to win than the closed state, and the game ball can be paid out by winning the game ball A big prize winning device,
Information storage means for storing information indicating the gaming state of the gaming machine;
When the information stored in the information storage means indicates that it is not in the specific gaming state, if it is detected that a game ball has won the big winning device, abnormal winning notification means for notifying an abnormal winning The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 , further comprising: