JP5839355B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game medium is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a prize game medium such as a predetermined number of prize balls is obtained. Some are given to players. In addition, a variable display device is provided that can variably display identification information (also referred to as “variation”) when a game medium wins in a predetermined winning area (start winning opening) (start condition is established). There are some which are configured to be controllable to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display of the identification information becomes the specific display result (big hit symbol).

  In addition, when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a special display result (probability big hit symbol) among the specific display results, the special game advantageous to the player after being controlled to the specific game state A gaming machine that controls the state (probability change state) has also been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-5-277249

  In the gaming machine of Patent Literature 1, when controlled to the special game state, the special game state continues until the next specific display result is obtained. That is, in the gaming machine of Patent Document 1, the probability that the special gaming state continues is constant, and the player cannot be involved in whether or not the special gaming state continues.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to improve the interest of a game in a gaming machine controlled to a special game state after the end of a specific game state.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) in which a special area (for example, a big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7) is opened to allow a game medium to pass through. 1, 1001), and after completion of the advantageous state , the specific state control means (for example, the CPU 103) that controls to a specific state (for example, a probable change state or a short time state) that is advantageous for a player different from the advantageous state. And a specific area that can be passed in the specific state (for example, a first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A, a second start formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B). each time it passes through the game medium to winning opening) or the special area, the processing of the application means (e.g. CPU103 imparting chromatic advantage value to player S221, S224, S314 A portion) to be executed, the advantageous condition, and the in certain controlled conditions after the end of the advantageous state for counting the sum of the advantageous value is provided to the player counting means (e.g. CPU103 is S222, S225, S315 of And a specific state ending means for ending the specific state when the sum of the advantageous values counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes the process of S276). And the counting means newly starts counting the sum of the advantageous values when the advantageous state is controlled to the advantageous state in the specific state (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of S279), and the advantageous when a predetermined condition by the player in the state can be established is satisfied, the advantageous state advantageous state ending means for ending the (eg If CPU103 is further comprising a portion) that performs the processing of S343, S344.
According to such a configuration, depending on the size of the advantageous value granted advantageously state, the ratio is controlled to a new advantageous conditions in a particular state after advantageous state completion is different strategic born to the game , The fun of gaming is improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The specific game state ending means ends the specific game state when a predetermined number of game media have not passed through the specific area within a predetermined period (for example, the CPU 103 receives a prize in the previous round in the process of S343). If the number of winnings for the mouth is less than a predetermined number (for example, 0), it may be determined that the big hit gaming state is terminated before the prescribed number of rounds is consumed.
According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent occurrence of a prize unintended by the player, to enable a more strategic game, and to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
The special prize area is opened so that a game medium can pass in a certain manner in the specific game state (for example, a round game of 15 rounds is executed with a release time of 1 round of 29 seconds). Also good.
According to such a configuration, since the release state of the special prize area in the specific game state is constant, the strategy of the player's game in the specific game state is born, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, when there are a release mode that is advantageous to the player and an unfavorable release mode as the release mode of the special prize area in the specific gaming state, the amount of advantageous value that the player can obtain is different, so an advantageous release mode is awaited. Strategies are not born because it is captured by the game method.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
In the advantageous state and the specific state , total information display means for displaying information that can specify the sum of the advantageous values counted by the counting means (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control is shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B). A portion for performing display as shown) may be further provided.
According to such a configuration, since the number of game media provided by the player can be grasped, a more strategic game is possible and the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The winning area includes a first starting area (for example, a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A of the pachinko gaming machine 1001) and a second starting area (for example, pachinko) provided at positions where the player can aim each. A second start winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B of the gaming machine 1001, and the specific gaming state is based on the winning of the game medium in the first starting winning area or the second starting area. Determination means (for example, the part where the CPU 103 executes the process of step S239) is determined, and the granting unit determines which of the first start prize area and the second start prize area. Depending on whether or not the game medium has passed, the player is given different advantageous values (for example, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening in the pachinko gaming machine 1001). As one of the game balls are paid out, may be to) as three game balls are paid out when a game ball enters the second start winning hole.
According to such a configuration, a strategy is created as to which start area is targeted in the special game state, and the interest of the game is improved.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. 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 special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. 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 process. 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 figure which shows an example of the display in an image display apparatus. It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification.

  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 according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board. In the game board, a substantially circular game area 2 surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area 2, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board (in the example shown in FIG. 1, to the right of the game area 2). Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like. Special symbols (also referred to as “special graphics”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed, are variably displayed (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. And in response to the start of one of the changes in the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, variation of decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The confirmed decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special game using the first special graphic in the first special symbol display device 4A or a special graphic using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B is used. In synchronism with the figure game, variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be identified is performed, and a definite decorative symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) and the variable display is ended. . On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern until the fixed decorative pattern that is the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variation speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed deterministically, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative symbols completely stopped for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion / contraction.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area may be arranged. In the start winning memory display area, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special figure hold memory number) in an identifiable manner is performed. Here, the holding of the variable display is based on the fact that the game ball has entered (starting winning) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game or the variable display of the decorative design is established, but the variable display game based on the start condition established previously is being executed. This occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  For example, a special game start condition (first start condition) using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A due to the occurrence of the first start prize that the game ball passes (enters) through the first start prize opening. ) Is satisfied, if the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure holding storage number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. In addition, when the second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening is generated, the start condition of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start condition) ) Is established, if the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the second start condition is not established, the second special figure holding memory number is 1. Addition (increment) is made, and execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. Is started, the second special figure reserved memory number is decremented by 1 (decremented).

  The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  A display for displaying the number of reserved special figure memories may be provided together with the start winning memory display area or instead of the start winning memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area, a first hold display for displaying the number of special figure hold memories identifiable on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A device 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number, for example. LED).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (advantageous value), and the first special figure holding memory number is a predetermined upper limit. If it is less than a value (for example, “4”), the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (advantageous value), and the second special figure reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit. If it is equal to or less than a value (for example, “4”), the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. May be the same number or different numbers. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may, as an advantageous value, directly pay out game balls as prize balls, or give a score corresponding to the number of game balls as prize balls. Also good.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided. The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or plural general winning openings that are always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (advantageous value) based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general prize openings is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. It only has to be done. In the lowermost part of the game area 2, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be used as an advantageous value to pay out game balls as prize balls directly, or to give a score corresponding to the number of game balls as prize balls. Also good.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 2. . A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 2 is provided on the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device. At a predetermined position below the game area 2, there is an upper plate that holds (stores) game balls paid out as prize balls or game balls lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be supplied to the ball hitting device. Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by the player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate.

  Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol such that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started. In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, because the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state has ended, the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. Further, the second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, a special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special game or the big hit gaming state.

  When a special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started or when a special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, a special game is started. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed whether or not the variable display result of the symbol is set to “big hit” as a predetermined specific display result. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined ratio based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result and the variation pattern is the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. To the effect control board 12.

  After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol as a variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, decorations of “left”, “middle”, and “right” arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display area, variable display of a decorative symbol (effect symbol) different from the special symbol is performed.

  In the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, a fixed special that results in variable display of the special symbol When the symbol is derived and displayed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a variable display result of the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined jackpot symbol is derived and displayed as a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes “big jackpot” (specific display result), which is controlled to a jackpot gaming state as a specific gaming state advantageous to the player. The That is, whether or not the game state is controlled to the big hit gaming state corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”, and is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special game is “big hit”, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on the predetermined effective line in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas, and a definite decorative symbol that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. It only has to be done.

  In the big hit gaming state, the special winning opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during the predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or the period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the grand prize opening and a winning ball is generated, the grand prize opening is continuously opened. Round game is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the big prize opening is closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the big prize opening, the winning ball is detected by the count switch 23, and a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball (advantageous value) for each detection. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “15”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may be used as an advantageous value to pay out game balls as prize balls directly, or to give a score corresponding to the number of game balls as prize balls. Also good.

  After the big hit game state is finished, as a special game state that is advantageous to the player that is different from the specific game state, the probability that the variable display result will be a big hit (hit probability) is higher than the normal state There may be a transition to a probability variation state in which (probability variation control) is executed. The probability variation state is controlled so as to continue until the next big hit gaming state is started. Also, in this embodiment, the winning ball (given advantageous value) paid out to the player in the jackpot gaming state and the player paid out in the probability change state controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends. When the total number of prize balls (given advantageous value) reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, 2400), the point at which the change at that time ends even before the next big hit gaming state The probability variation state ends.

  In this embodiment, as described above, in the big hit gaming state, 15 prize balls are paid out each time a game ball enters the big prize opening. The big hit game state is composed of 15 round games, and each round ends when 29 seconds elapse or 10 game balls enter the big prize opening.

  In the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, three prize balls are paid out each time the game ball enters the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. When the sum of the winning ball in the probability variation state and the winning ball in the jackpot gaming state immediately before being controlled to the probability variation state reaches the upper limit of 2400, the probability variation state ends.

  For example, if the player enters 10 game balls into the big prize opening in all rounds, 15 × 10 × 15 = 2250 prize balls can be obtained in the big hit game state. In this case, since the remaining number up to the upper limit of the number of prize balls is 150, the probability change state is until 50 game balls enter the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, that is, about 50 times. It will continue until the game is run.

  On the other hand, if the player suppresses the hitting ball in the big hit gaming state and obtains 1000 prize balls in the big hit gaming state, the remaining up to the upper limit number of prize balls is 1400. The process continues until 467 game balls enter the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, that is, until the special figure game is executed about 467 times. In this case, the rate at which the game is further controlled to the big hit gaming state in the probability variation state is higher than that in the case where the player makes ten game balls enter the big winning opening in all rounds.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in accordance with the number of prize balls paid out in the big hit gaming state, a new big hit gaming state is controlled in the probability change state after the big hit gaming state ends. Since the proportions are different, the game is more strategic and the fun of the game is improved.

  The upper limit number L of winning balls until the probability variation state ends is the expected value A of the number of winning balls with respect to the number of game balls consumed in the probability variation state, the big hit probability B in the probability varying state, and the maximum number of winning balls in the big hit gaming state It is necessary to determine based on the number C or the like. That is, when (the upper limit number L) − (the maximum number C of winning balls in the big hit gaming state) is too much for the big hit probability B in the probability variation state, there is no need to limit the winning balls in the big hit gaming state. The big hit game state and the probable change state are repeatedly executed, which is extremely advantageous to the player, and the game is not strategic. Further, when the expected value A of the number of winning balls with respect to the number of game balls consumed in the probability variation state is 1 or more, the number of prize balls in the big hit gaming state is reduced, so that the game is not reduced in the probability variation state. Therefore, the expected value A needs to be less than 1. The upper limit number L, the expected value A, the jackpot probability B in the probability variation state, and the maximum number C of the winning balls in the jackpot game state may be set to values that are not extremely disadvantageous or advantageous depending on the player's manner of playing. .

  For example, according to the jackpot probability B in the probability variation state, (upper limit number L) − (maximum number C of winning balls in the jackpot game state) is set to be a jackpot with an expected value of about 1/2, the probability variation state According to the jackpot probability B in the probability variation state, the expected value A of the number of prize balls with respect to the number of game balls consumed in the game consumes about 30% of the game balls of the maximum number C of prize balls in the jackpot game state until the big hit It may be set so as to be a value.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, if no game balls enter the big prize opening in any round, even before all the rounds are digested, the next round is not transferred. The jackpot gaming state is to end. Therefore, when the player has obtained a desired number of prize balls, the player can end the big hit gaming state at any desired timing. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a prize (prize ball) unintended by the player, to enable a more strategic game, and to improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state is one type of jackpot gaming state constituted by 15 round games. For example, when there are multiple types of jackpots (for example, when there are jackpots with different numbers of rounds, there are advantageous jackpots and unfavorable jackpots, etc.), if the player is in the jackpot game state, it depends on the type of jackpot You will be playing games (for example, game balls will be shot when the type of jackpot is easy to get a prize ball, but game balls will not be shot when the type of jackpot is hard to get a prize ball). Compared to when there are multiple types of jackpots (for example, when there are jackpots with different numbers of rounds), the strategy according to the player can be enjoyed in the jackpot game state, so the fun of the game is improved. It should be noted that when there are an opening mode that is advantageous to the player and an unfavorable opening mode as the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state, the amount of prize balls (advantageous value) obtained by the player is different, which is advantageous. It is captured by the game method waiting for the opening mode, and the strategy is not born.

  In the certain change state, control (short time control) in which the average variable display time is shorter than that in the normal state is also executed. Further, in the probability changing state, the normally variable winning ball device 6B is set to the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. The state is changed to the second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained. The probability variation state in which high base control is performed is also referred to as a high probability high base state, and the probability variation state in which high base control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. The probability variation state (special game state) in this embodiment is a highly accurate and high base state, but may be a highly accurate and low base state.

  Note that if the number of award balls paid out to the player in the big hit gaming state has reached a predetermined upper limit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability change state is not entered but the normal state is set. The upper limit of the number of winning balls may not be reached during the big hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability variation state may be set at least until a predetermined number of fluctuations are executed. Further, when the number of award balls paid out to the player in the big hit gaming state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the short time state may be set in which the short time control is executed.

  The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the recorded information of the score given corresponding to the number thereof have value that can be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes according to the quantity, for example. That's fine. Alternatively, these game balls and score recording information may not be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes, but may have valuable value that can be used for a second game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a sub-side control board composed of a random number setting function used in a special game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and an effect control board 12. A function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like are provided. In addition, the main board 11 performs on / off control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and thereby the first special diagram and the second special diagram. Variable display of a predetermined display pattern such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 or controlling the variable symbol display of the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinction / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20. It also has a function to control.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory and the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the rendering operation by the electrical components for rendering such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the on / off operations in the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component for production to execute a predetermined production operation, such as a section.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. For example, a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is mounted. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, the game effect lamp 9 and the power-saving notification LED 9L , 9R and the like are mounted with a lamp driver circuit for performing on / off driving.

  As shown in FIG. 2, detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22 </ b> A and second start port switch 22 </ b> B), and a count switch 23 are transmitted to the main board 11. Wiring is connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected with wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  A control signal transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used for controlling an image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used for controlling sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and a game effect lamp 9. In addition, lamp control commands used for controlling lighting operations of the decoration LEDs and the power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R are included.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a control program by executing a game control program, and updates numeric data indicating random values independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to perform and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

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

  Note that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 only needs to incorporate the RAM 102 in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I / O 105, and the like may be externally attached.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 103) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 103 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104 or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value is stored in a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register different from the RAM 102. The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value periodically or irregularly.

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, as shown in FIG. 3, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a variation pattern, and a random value MR3 for determining a normal figure display result The numerical data indicating each of the above is controlled so that it can be counted (updated). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random number value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols prepared in advance. The random value MR3 for determining the general-purpose display result is controlled so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state in the open state or the expanded open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as "per normal figure". It is a random value used to determine whether or not to do.

  FIG. 4 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

  In addition, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped when the decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination (“reach variation”). (Also referred to as “design”), the display state is continuously changing, or the display state is that all or some of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. , Become “reach”. As a specific example, a portion of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas (for example, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas) constitutes a predetermined jackpot combination. In the remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, the “medium” decorative symbol display area, etc.) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol to be displayed (for example, a decorative symbol indicating “7” alphanumeric characters) is stopped. The display state where the symbols are changing, or the decorative symbols in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are synchronized while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination The display state is changing. Corresponding to the reach state, a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or change the variation of the decorative pattern. Such changes in the character image display, the background image display mode, and the decorative pattern change mode are referred to as reach effect display (or simply reach effect). Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern that does not become “reach” is referred to as “non-reach”.

  The ROM 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like. In addition to the game control program, the ROM 101 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 includes table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns. Table data to be stored is stored.

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

  As an example, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 5 includes a special figure hold storage unit 151A, a universal figure hold storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game control counter setting unit. 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155.

  The special figure storage unit 151A has a first start condition that is satisfied when the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and a start winning is generated. Is a game ball for holding data of a special figure game that has not been established (a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The second start condition is satisfied by passing (entering) and a start winning is generated, but the second start condition is not satisfied (the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is used) Hold data of special figure game) is stored. As an example, the special figure holding storage unit 151A associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port, and passes the game ball through (entry). The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the variation pattern type extracted by the CPU 103 from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the first start condition or the second start condition are reserved. Data is stored until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit storage number. The holding data in the special figure holding storage unit 151A includes the first special figure holding memory number and the second special figure holding memory number when the first special figure holding memory number or the second special figure holding memory number reaches "4". When both numbers are “4” and the total number of reserved storage reaches “8”, the upper limit storage number is reached.

  Further, in this embodiment, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port is also included in the hold data, and is associated with the hold number. It is stored in the figure holding storage unit 151A. As an example, the special figure reservation storage unit 151A indicates start port data indicating “1” corresponding to winning in the first start winning port, or “2” corresponding to winning in the second starting winning port. The starting port data is stored in association with the hold number according to the winning order of each game ball.

  In addition, the hold data (first hold data) based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening and the game ball passing (entering) through the second start winning opening The hold data (second hold data) based on the establishment of the second start condition may be stored in association with the hold number in a separate hold storage unit. In this case, a starting port data storage unit is provided for storing the starting port data in association with the holding number according to the winning order of each game ball, and the starting condition is established for the special game corresponding to each holding data. What is necessary is just to make it possible to specify the order. Alternatively, when the special symbol game in the second special symbol display device 4B is executed with priority over the special symbol game in the first special symbol display device 4A, if valid second reserved data is stored, The special game corresponding to the second reserved data is executed, and only when the valid second reserved data is not stored, the special game corresponding to the first reserved data may be executed. In this case, the start port data storage unit may not be provided.

  The usual figure holding storage unit 151 </ b> B stores the holding information of the usual figure game that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151B associates the hold numbers with the hold numbers in the order in which the game balls have passed through the passing gate 41, and determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game balls. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an on state or an off state for each of a plurality of types of flags. The game control timer setting unit 153 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 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers. The game control counter setting unit 154 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 154 stores data indicating the count value in each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for the CPU 103 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 103 can be updated by software. The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers that temporarily store data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  The I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 has an input port for receiving various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100, and various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port for transmission.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation in accordance with a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in FIG. 5, a random number circuit 124 that updates the numerical data indicating the random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and the I / O 125. And are installed.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads the fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes the various data to the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the data, and the effect control CPU 120 stores the effect data in the RAM 122. Fluctuation data reading operation for reading out various fluctuation data temporarily stored, the reception control CPU 120 for receiving the input of various signals from the outside of the presentation control board 12 via the I / O 125, and the presentation control CPU 120 for I / O A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 has wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's instruction operation (for example, pressing operation) to the operation button 30 has been detected from the operation detection unit 31. It is connected.

  On the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also called a production random number.

  In addition to the effect control program, the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables used for controlling the effect operation. For example, the ROM 121 includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the effect control CPU 120 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data configuring the determination table, pattern data configuring various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered. The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

  The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing decorative display variable display and various effect displays by determining the switching timing of effect images to be displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP (Video Display Processor), a CGROM (Character Generator ROM), a VRAM (Video RAM), an LCD driving circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a graphics processing unit (GPU), a graphics controller LSI (GCL), or a microprocessor for image processing, more commonly referred to as a digital signal processor (DSP). The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. Any configuration may be used.

  The I / O 125 mounted on the effect control board 12 includes an input port for capturing various signals such as an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31, for example. And an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the control board 12. For example, from the output port of the I / O 125, a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command (sound effect signal) transmitted to the sound control board 13, and a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14 (Lighting signal) etc. are output.

  On the voice control board 13, for example, an input / output driver, a voice synthesis IC, a voice data ROM, an amplifier circuit, a volume, and the like are mounted. As an example, in the voice control board 13, the sound number data indicated in the sound effect signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the voice synthesis IC via the input / output driver. The voice synthesis IC generates voice and sound effects corresponding to the sound number data and outputs them to the amplifier circuit. The amplifier circuit outputs an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the speech synthesis IC to a level corresponding to the volume set by the volume to the speakers 8L and 8R. The voice data ROM stores control data corresponding to the sound number data, and the voice synthesis IC reads out the control data corresponding to the sound number data to generate voice and sound effects. The data stored in the audio data ROM may be composed of data indicating the output mode of audio and sound effects in a predetermined period in time series.

  For example, an input / output driver and a lamp driver are mounted on the lamp control board 14. As an example, in the lamp control board 14, the electrical decoration signal transmitted from the effect control board 12 is input to the lamp driver via the input / output driver. The lamp driver amplifies the electric decoration signal and supplies it to the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the power saving notification LEDs 9L and 9R.

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initial setting after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 101 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the states of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (steps). S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the effect control among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), three game balls to be award balls are paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A. The setting for taking out is performed (step S221). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  Then, the value of the prize ball counter is updated so as to add 3 to the prize ball number (step S222). The prize ball number counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and is a counter for counting the sum of the prize balls in the big hit gaming state and the prize balls in the probability variation state controlled thereafter. is there. That is, in the big hit gaming state or the probable change state, a value corresponding to a winning ball generated by winning a big winning opening, starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) or general winning opening is awarded. It may be counted by a ball counter. Subsequently, transmission setting of a command for notifying the effect control board 12 of the number of prize balls is performed (step S223). In step S223, for example, a setting for transmitting a prize ball number notification command capable of specifying the value of the prize ball number counter may be performed. The prize ball number notification command set in this way is performed from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 6 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. Is transmitted. By transmitting such a command, processing for displaying the current number of prize balls on the image display device 5 on the side of the effect control board 12 becomes possible.

  After step S223, it is determined whether or not the first special figure holding memory number, which is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). (Step S202). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the number of first special figure reservation storage is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (step S204; Yes), three game balls to be award balls are paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B. The setting for taking out is performed (step S224). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  Then, the value of the prize ball counter is updated so as to add 3 to the prize ball number (step S225). Subsequently, transmission setting of a prize ball number notification command for notifying the prize control board 12 of the number of prize balls is performed (step S226).

  After step S226, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). (Step S205). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the second special figure holding storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the pending storage number count value is updated by 1 according to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, for example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, is updated to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the variation pattern from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, and the like. Numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for use is extracted (step S209). Numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the beginning of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit 151A (step S210). The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to the one extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, but the first special figure or It may be extracted when a special figure game using two special figures is started.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the production control board 12 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 6 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S211, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S212). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S212; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S213), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S212; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, whether to start the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit 151 A determination is made whether or not. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result is determined by the variable display result. Make a decision (predetermined) before being displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the confirmed special symbol (the big hit symbol or the like in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B). One of the lost symbols) is set. In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 4, the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Accordingly, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. This special symbol variation process includes a process for setting the special symbol to be varied in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to vary. This includes the process of measuring. When the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B stops the change of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed. A process for setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is turned on. When the jackpot flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. Is done. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., and the process for starting the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state and setting the winning prize opening to the open state, etc. It is included. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. When the special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the big winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the next round game when the upper limit number has not been reached. Processing that waits until the start is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Processing that waits until time elapses, processing that performs various settings for controlling to the probability variation state and the time-short state corresponding to success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like are included. Then, at the end of the big hit end process, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the total number of reserved memories is “0” (step S231). For example, in the process of step S231, it is only necessary to read the total pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 and determine whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the total number of reserved memories is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the special data is stored as the reserved data stored in association with the reserved number “1” in the special figure storage unit 151A. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the display result, the random value MR2 for determining the variation pattern type, and the starting port data are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S232, for example, the total pending storage count value is decremented by 1 and updated, so that the total pending storage count is updated by 1, and the reservation number is stored in the special figure storage unit 151A. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1, MR2, etc. stored in the entries lower than “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “8”) are shifted upward by one entry (step S233). . Then, it is determined whether the starting port specified from the starting port data included in the hold data read in step S232 is the first starting winning port or the second starting winning port (step S234). At this time, if the start opening data read in step S232 indicates “1”, it is determined that the start start winning opening is, while if the start opening data indicates “2”, the second start winning opening is determined. What is necessary is just to determine that it is.

  When it is determined in step S234 that it is the first start winning opening (step S234; "1"), for example, by subtracting the first reserved memory number count value and updating it, the first special figure reserved memory is obtained. The number is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S235). At this time, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “1” (step S236). When it is determined in step S234 that it is the second start winning opening (step S234; "2"), for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value, the second special figure reserved memory, etc. The number is updated so that 1 is subtracted (step S237). At this time, the value of the variation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S236 and S238, it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined according to whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed. As long as it is assigned to the determination result of either “big hit” or “losing”. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 10 shows an example of determination in the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is “big hit” (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (step S240; Yes), for example, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (step S241). .

  When the special figure display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the process of step S241, the special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is obtained. A confirmed special symbol is determined (step S242). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is “big hit”, one of the special symbols predetermined as the big hit symbol may be determined as the confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S242, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S243), and then the special symbol normal process ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S243, when the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  If the total number of reserved memories is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S244), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S261). ). The special figure fixed display flag is set to an on state by the process of step S265 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special graphic display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. .

  When the special figure fixed display flag is OFF in step S261 (step S261; No), settings for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol are performed (step S262). In addition, a command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is performed (step S263). For example, a setting for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a symbol confirmation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. Further, a predetermined time (for example, 1000 milliseconds) is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S264). Then, after the special figure confirmation display flag is set to the on state (step S265), the special symbol stop process is terminated. At this time, since the special symbol process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When the special figure confirmation display flag is on in step S261 (step S261; Yes), it is determined whether or not the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed (step S266). At this time, if the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S266; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the special figure determination display time is awaited.

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then whether or not the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S268). When the big hit flag is on (step S268; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S269). At this time, command transmission setting at the time of starting the big hit is performed (step S270). Further, for example, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending time-shortening control (including high opening control) and probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the process of step S272, the remaining number of times for the special game in which the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and the like are cleared and turned off, or the time-shortage control and the high opening control are performed A process for clearing the short-time counter for counting the number of times, a process for clearing the probability variation number counter for counting the remaining number of times of the special figure game for which the probability variation control is performed, etc. may be executed.

  The time reduction counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and is a special game in which time reduction control or high release control is performed when the probability change state or the time reduction state is entered after the big hit gaming state ends. A count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the upper limit count may be set. The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and counts corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games to which probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial value (for example, “71”) may be set.

  After executing the process of step S272, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S273). Then, after the value of the prize ball number counter is reset to 0 (step S279), the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release preprocessing in step S114 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; No), it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a probability change state (step S274). That is, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are in an on state. When the gaming state is the probability variation state (step S274; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number (for example, 2500) of the number of prize balls for continuing the probability variation state ( Step S275).

  When the value of the prize ball number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number (step S275; Yes), the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are cleared and turned off (step S276). As a result, the probability variation control, the time reduction control, and the high opening control are terminated.

  After step S276, or when the probability variation flag is in the off state (step S274; No), when the value of the prize ball number counter is less than the upper limit number (step S275; Yes), the value of the special figure process flag is changed. After updating to “0” (step S275), the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 7 as the big hit release process. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S311). At this time, if the special winning opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S311; No), it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 is turned on (step S312).

  If the count switch 23 is on in step S312 (step S312; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S313). The winning number count value is a stored value of a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154, and the game detected by the count switch 23 while one round game is executed. Any device that indicates the number of spheres may be used. Thereafter, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the count switch 23, a setting for paying out 15 game balls to be award balls is made (step S314). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  Then, the value of the winning ball counter is updated so as to add 15 corresponding to the number of winning balls of the winning ball number (step S315), and the winning ball for notifying the effect control board 12 of the winning ball number. The transmission setting of the number notification command is performed (step S316).

  If the count switch 23 is OFF in step S312 (step S312; No), or after executing the process of step S316, the winning number count value is set to a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (for example, “10”). It is determined whether or not it has been reached (step S318). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S318; No), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), or if it is determined in step S318 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S318; Yes), this time It is determined that the round game is to be ended, and the opening end control is performed to return the open big prize opening to the closed state (step S319). At this time, setting for stopping transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 may be performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S319, the winning counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0” (step S320). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (step S321), the big hit release processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the processing after the big hit release in step S116 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the big hit release post-processing shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S331). The next round waiting flag is set to the on state by the process of step S334 described later, corresponding to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round waiting flag is OFF in step S331 (step S331; No), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (for example, “14”) (step S332). ). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S332; No), a predetermined time is set as a next round waiting time (step S333). Then, after setting the next round wait flag to the ON state (step S334), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When it is determined in step S332 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S332; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a pre-hit end time (step S335). At this time, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S336). Further, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S337). Then, after the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” (step S338), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  If the next round wait flag is ON in step S331 (step S331; Yes), a big hit end determination is performed (step S343). In the process of step S343, for example, when the number of winnings with respect to the big winning opening in the previous round is less than a predetermined number (for example, 0), it is determined that the big hit gaming state is ended before the prescribed number of rounds is consumed. .

  If it is determined to end the big hit gaming state (step S344; Yes), the process proceeds to step S335. If it is determined not to end the big hit (step S344; No), it is determined whether or not the next round waiting time has elapsed (step S339). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (step S339; No), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in step S339 (step S339; Yes), the next round waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S340). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S341). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4” (step S342), the processing after the big hit release is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit pre-release processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 7 is executed, and a new round game may be started. it can.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S117 of FIG. 7 as the big hit end processing. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time before the jackpot end has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the time before the jackpot end has not elapsed (step S361; No), the jackpot end processing ends. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit end process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the time before the big hit end elapses.

  When the time before the big hit has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number of prize balls (for example, 2500) (step S362). ). If the value of the winning ball number counter is equal to or greater than the upper limit number of winning balls (step S362; Yes), the value of the winning ball number counter is reset to 0 (step S364).

  When the value of the winning ball counter is less than the upper limit of the winning ball number (step S362; No), setting for starting the probability changing control and the time-shortening control and setting the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the probability changing state. Is performed (step S363). As an example, in the process of step S363, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are set to the on state.

  After executing the process of step S363 or step S364, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S335), and then the jackpot end process ends. When the special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the CPU 103 determines whether the special symbol display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S239 in FIG. 9). Then, it is determined which of a plurality of types of variation patterns is used (step S111 in FIG. 7). Then, a command for notifying the determination result is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S17 in FIG. 6), and in the special game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. Variable display of special symbols is started.

  Based on the command received from the main board 11, the effect control CPU 120 controls the variable display of decorative symbols in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of special symbols and the operation of various effect devices. On the effect control board 12 side, based on the determination result on the main board 11 side, a variable display result or a notice effect for notifying that the reach is executed may be executed.

  When it is determined on the main board 11 side that the special figure display result is “big hit”, the special figure display result in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B becomes “big hit”. Thus, it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In addition, under the control of the effect control CPU 120, the same decorative symbols are all stopped and displayed on the image display device 5 on predetermined active lines in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas. As a result, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  In the big hit game state, the control of the CPU 103 executes control for opening and closing the big winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 (steps S114 to S116 in FIG. 7), and the game ball enters the big winning opening. Every time it is done, 15 prize balls are paid out (step S314 in FIG. 12). Here, the winning ball in the big hit gaming state is counted by the winning ball counter (step S315 in FIG. 12).

  The big hit gaming state is ended when a round game of 15 rounds is executed. Also, in the big hit gaming state, the big hit end determination is performed (step S343 in FIG. 13), and when it is determined that the big hit ends (in this embodiment, the number of wins for the big win in the previous round is a predetermined number). If it is less (for example, 0), before the round game of 15 rounds is executed, the big hit game state is ended.

  After the end of the big hit gaming state, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the probability changing state (step S363 in FIG. 14). In this probability changing state, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, three winning balls are paid out (steps S221 and S224 in FIG. 8). The prize balls are counted by the prize ball counter (steps S222 and S225 in FIG. 8).

  When the sum of the winning ball in the jackpot gaming state counted by the winning ball counter and the winning ball in the probability variation state controlled thereafter reaches a predetermined upper limit number (2400), the probability variation state ends. The normal state is reached (step S276 in FIG. 11).

  The prize ball in the big hit gaming state counted by the prize ball number counter and the prize ball in the probability variation state controlled thereafter are transmitted from the main board 11 side to the effect control board 12 by the prize ball number notification command. The effect control CPU 120 displays, on the image display device 5, information that can specify the sum of the winning ball in the big hit gaming state and the winning ball in the probability variation state controlled thereafter based on the award ball number notification command. Execute control to

  FIGS. 15A and 15B are display examples of information that can identify the number of prize balls in the image display device 5. For example, FIG. 15A shows that the number of prize balls accumulated so far in the jackpot gaming state is 896. In this way, by displaying the number of prize balls in the jackpot gaming state, it becomes possible to easily grasp the number of prize balls that the player has paid out, and strategy such as adjustment of the number of prize balls in the jackpot gaming state Game becomes possible.

  Further, instead of displaying the number of prize balls accumulated so far, for example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the number of prize balls remaining until the probability variation state ends may be displayed. Good. By doing so, it becomes easier for the player to know how long the probability variation state continues, and strategic gaming such as adjustment of the hit ball in the probability variation state becomes possible. In particular, in this embodiment, when the upper limit number of prize balls is reached in the probability variation state, the probability variation state ends at the end of the variation being executed. Therefore, when there is an unreserved reserved memory immediately before the upper limit of the number of prize balls is reached, the game ball has a game characteristic of stopping the launch of the game ball until the reserved memory is consumed. ), It is easier for the player to play the game by displaying the remaining number of prize balls until the probability change state ends.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are provided at the same position. Even if a game ball enters the first start winning opening or a game ball enters the second start winning opening, the number of prize balls to be paid out is the same three. It is not limited to. For example, as shown in FIG. 16, the game area 2 formed on the board surface of the game board is divided by the end face of the image display device 5, the array PL of nails, etc., and the player can play the game ball in any direction. The left game area 2A and the right game area 2B that can be launched are provided, and the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is arranged in the left gaming area 2A, and the first variable winning ball apparatus 6B is formed. In the pachinko gaming machine 1001 in which the 2 start winning opening and the passing gate 41 are arranged in the right game area 2B, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening, and when the game ball enters the second starting winning opening The number of prize balls to be paid out may be different. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine 1001, one game ball is paid out when a game ball enters the first start winning opening, and three game balls enter when the second start winning opening is entered. Game balls may be paid out. Other configurations and processes may be the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment.

  In this case, a strategy is born for which start winning opening the player aims for according to the total number of prize balls, and the interest of the game is improved. That is, when the total number of prize balls is still far from the upper limit number, the second start winning opening with many prize balls is aimed, and when the total number of prize balls is close to the upper limit number, the probability variation state ends. While avoiding this, it is possible to play a game such as aiming at the first start winning opening with few winning balls in anticipation that the variable display result will be a “hit”.

  In the above embodiment, the method for displaying information that can identify the sum of the winning ball in the jackpot gaming state and the winning ball in the probability variation state (special gaming state) that is controlled thereafter is shown in FIG. As shown in (B), the present invention is not limited to displaying specific numbers, and an analog meter that increases or decreases according to the number of prize balls may be displayed. The display may be such that the image proceeds from the start point to the goal point. That is, any information can be used as long as it can display information that can identify the sum of the winning ball in the big hit gaming state and the winning ball in the probability variation state (special gaming state) that is controlled thereafter. Moreover, it is not limited to what is displayed on the image display apparatus 5, You may provide a display apparatus for exclusive use in order to display such information.

  Further, in the above embodiment, in the process of step S343 in FIG. 13, when the number of winnings for the big winning opening in the previous round is less than a predetermined number, the big hit gaming state is terminated before the prescribed number of rounds is consumed. However, the condition for ending the jackpot gaming state (a jackpot ending condition) may be other than this. For example, the winning condition may be that the number of winnings for a big winning opening is less than a predetermined number over a plurality of rounds, or a game ball enters a winning opening other than the big winning opening or a passing area (gate) The end condition may be that the number obtained is less than a predetermined number. Alternatively, a special area may be provided in the big winning opening, and the game hitting condition may be that the game ball has not entered the specific area (V area).

  Furthermore, the jackpot end condition may be that a special operation is performed by the player. For example, a special area (a winning opening or a passing area) is provided in a part where the player does not normally play a game ball, such as the right side of the image display device 5 in the game area 2, and the game ball enters the special area (that is, The player may perform a special operation of aiming at a special area) as a big hit end condition. Further, in the big hit gaming state, when the operation of the operation means that can be operated by the player such as the operation button 30 is detected, as shown in FIG. 15C, the player decides whether or not to end the big hit gaming state. It is also possible to output a selectable screen and select the end of the jackpot gaming state as a jackpot end condition. In any of the above, since the player can finish the big hit state at a desired timing, it is possible to prevent the generation of a prize ball unintended by the player, and to enable a strategic game. Interest is improved.

  In the above embodiment, when the upper limit of the number of prize balls is reached in the probability variation state, the probability variation state ends at the time when the variation being executed is completed. If it has been reached and there is an undigested reserved memory at that time, the probability change state may continue until the reserved memory is digested. In this case, in the process of step S276 in FIG. 11, it is only necessary to read the total reserved memory number at that time and perform setting for ending the probability change state when the fluctuation for the total reserved memory number is completed. . By doing in this way, it can prevent that extreme disadvantage arises by the player's game method.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot gaming state has been described as being controlled to the probability changing state (high probability high base state) in which the probability changing control and the high base control are executed as the special gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state. After completion, the special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state (low probability high base state) in which only the high base control is executed. In this case, a prize ball (given advantageous value) paid out to the player in the jackpot gaming state and a prize ball (given to the player) in the time-saving state controlled after the end of the jackpot gaming state. When the sum of the value (advantageous value) reaches a predetermined upper limit number, it is only necessary to end the time-saving state at the time when the change at that time is completed even before the next big hit gaming state. . That is, in this case, the probability variation state in the above-described embodiment may be read as the time reduction state. Note that the special gaming state is an advantageous gaming state for the player, in which the average of gaming media (advantageous value) consumed before being controlled to the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) is smaller than the normal state. Good. For example, the special gaming state may be a gaming state in which the amount of advantageous value given when a game ball wins a start winning opening or a general winning opening is increased as compared to the normal state.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot game state is described as being configured by a plurality of round games. However, in the jackpot game state, the big prize opening may be always opened (that is, round There is no need for the concept). The big hit end condition in this case may be that a special operation is performed by the player, or the big hit gaming state may be ended when a game ball is not driven for a predetermined time.

  In the above embodiment, every time a round game in the big hit gaming state is executed, either one of the big winning openings changes from the closed state to the open state, and the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, or It has been described that one round game is ended by returning the open large winning opening to the closed state due to the elapse of the mouth opening upper limit time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a single round game, the grand prize opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state in a short time (for example, every second), and the number of repetitions reaches a predetermined number. One round game may be completed when the winning number reaches a predetermined number.

  In the above embodiment, in the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state), winning in the big winning opening, winning in the starting winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening), winning in the general winning opening In the probability variation state (special game state) that is controlled by the award ball number counter after that, the winning ball at the starting winning port (first starting winning port, second starting winning port) The winning ball generated by winning the winning opening is counted by the winning ball counter, and when the count value of the winning ball counter reaches a predetermined upper limit number, the probability change state ends. In the state (specific game state), the prize balls generated by winning only the big prize opening are counted by the prize ball number counter, and in the probability variation state (special game state) controlled thereafter, the starting prize opening (second 1 start prize opening Prize balls caused by winning to start winning opening) only counted by the winning balls counter, probability variation state may be terminated when the count value of the prize balls counter reaches a predetermined upper limit number.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing. In this case, the specific area is displayed at a predetermined rate regardless of whether the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game based on whether the game ball has passed through the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening. It may be determined whether or not to change the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes to the open state, or depending on which of the starting winning holes the game ball has passed is a special game The ratio of changing the special winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the specific area to the open state may be set differently.

  In addition, based on the detection of a game ball as a game medium in a start area (starter chucker) provided in the game area, the variable winning device is opened by an opening / closing member (so-called blade member), The present invention may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that enters a specific gaming state (a big hit gaming state) when a V winning due to the entering game ball entering a specific area (V zone) in the variable winning device occurs.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is paid out as a prize to the player, and the player launches the paid game ball (which may be a rental ball) into the game area to play a game. Although it was a gaming machine, the game score (advantageous value) for use in the game using the number of game values of the size specified from the record information of the game recording medium such as prepaid cards and membership cards The present invention also relates to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by driving a game ball enclosed in the gaming machine using the given game score or the game score given by winning a game. Can be applied.

  That is, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area, variable display means is provided for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified and for deriving and displaying the display results. A gaming machine that controls to a specific gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed on the display means, but when the gaming score is not zero, The game ball enclosed in the game is driven into the game area, the game is performed, the game score is subtracted according to the game ball being driven, and the game score is awarded according to the game ball winning in the winning area provided in the game area The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that adds the values. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  In the above embodiment, an example has been described in which the advantageous value given to the player in accordance with the winning is a score corresponding to the number of game balls to be prize balls or the number of game balls to be prize balls. May be a privilege such as an image or music that is not directly related to the game (not equivalent to a game medium).

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device or the like in advance It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage 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 execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be executed 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.

  As described above, in the above embodiment, in the big hit gaming state, 15 prize balls are paid out each time a game ball enters the big prize opening. The big hit game state is composed of 15 round games, and each round ends when 29 seconds elapse or 10 game balls enter the big prize opening.

  In the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, three prize balls are paid out each time the game ball enters the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. When the sum of the winning ball in the probability variation state and the winning ball in the jackpot gaming state immediately before being controlled to the probability variation state reaches the upper limit of 2400, the probability variation state ends.

  For example, if the player enters 10 game balls into the big prize opening in all rounds, 15 × 10 × 15 = 2250 prize balls can be obtained in the big hit game state. In this case, since the remaining number up to the upper limit of the number of prize balls is 150, the probability change state is until 50 game balls enter the first start prize opening or the second start prize opening, that is, about 50 times. It will continue until the game is run.

  On the other hand, if the player suppresses the hitting ball in the big hit gaming state and obtains 1000 prize balls in the big hit gaming state, the remaining up to the upper limit number of prize balls is 1400. The process continues until 467 game balls enter the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, that is, until the special figure game is executed about 467 times. In this case, the rate at which the game is further controlled to the big hit gaming state in the probability variation state is higher than that in the case where the player makes ten game balls enter the big winning opening in all rounds.

  In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ratio of newly controlled to the big hit gaming state in the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state differs depending on the number of prize balls paid out in the big hit gaming state. Strategic nature is born in the game, and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, in the big hit game state, if no game balls enter the big prize opening in any round (when the big hit end condition is met), the next round will be completed even before all rounds are consumed. The big hit gaming state is finished without shifting to. Therefore, when the player has obtained a desired number of prize balls, the player can end the big hit gaming state at any desired timing. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a prize (prize ball) unintended by the player, to enable a more strategic game, and to improve the fun of the game. It should be noted that when there are an opening mode that is advantageous to the player and an unfavorable opening mode as the opening mode of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state, the amount of prize balls (advantageous value) obtained by the player is different, which is advantageous. It is captured by the game method waiting for the opening mode, and the strategy is not born.

  Also, the jackpot gaming state is one type of jackpot gaming state constituted by 15 round games. For example, when there are multiple types of jackpots (for example, when there are jackpots with different numbers of rounds, there are advantageous jackpots and unfavorable jackpots, etc.), if the player is in the jackpot game state, it depends on the type of jackpot You will be playing games (for example, game balls will be shot when the type of jackpot is easy to get a prize ball, but game balls will not be shot when the type of jackpot is hard to get a prize ball). Compared to when there are multiple types of jackpots (for example, when there are jackpots with different numbers of rounds), the strategy according to the player can be enjoyed in the jackpot game state, so the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, for example, FIG. 15A shows that the number of award balls accumulated to date is 896 in the big hit gaming state. In this way, by displaying the number of prize balls in the jackpot gaming state, it becomes possible to easily grasp the number of prize balls that the player has paid out, and strategy such as adjustment of the number of prize balls in the jackpot gaming state Game becomes possible.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1001 shown in FIG. 16, a strategy is created according to the starting winning prize opening according to the total number of prize balls, and the interest of the game is improved. That is, when the total number of prize balls is still far from the upper limit number, the second start winning opening with many prize balls is aimed, and when the total number of prize balls is close to the upper limit number, the probability variation state ends. While avoiding this, it is possible to play a game such as aiming at the first start winning opening with few winning balls in anticipation that the variable display result will be a “hit”.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,1001 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game area 2A ... Left game area 2B ... Right game area 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable ball device Winning ball apparatus 7A, 7B ... Special variable winning ball apparatus 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switches 81, 82 ... Solenoid (for ordinary electric accessories)
100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state in which a special area is opened to allow a game medium to pass through,
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state that is advantageous to a player different from the advantageous state after the advantageous state ends;
Each time the game medium is passed through the specific area or the special region can pass in the specific state, and assigning means for assigning chromatic interest value to the player,
The preferred condition, and, counting means for counting the sum of the advantageous value is provided to the player in a particular state of being controlled after the end of the advantageous state,
Specific state ending means for ending the specific state when the sum of the advantageous values counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number,
The counting means newly starts counting the sum of the advantageous values when controlled to the advantageous state in the specific state ,
A gaming machine, further comprising an advantageous state ending means for ending the advantageous state when a predetermined condition that can be satisfied by the player during the advantageous state is satisfied.   Sum information display means for displaying information capable of specifying the sum of the advantageous values counted by the counting means in the advantageous state and the specific state is further provided.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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