JP5941897B2 - 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 ball 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 paid out to players. Furthermore, 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 condition is established), and the variable display device variably displays identification information. When the display result is a specific display result (big hit symbol), there is a configuration that can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. A predetermined effect is performed during the variable display of the identification information.

  As such a gaming machine, there is one that notifies that a game medium is fired toward a specific area such as a combination operation gate, and a big hit game is started when the game medium passes through the specific area (for example, Patent Documents). 1). In addition, there is a thing that enters into the latent mode due to hitting or hitting, and does not operate the accessory continuous operation device at the time of hitting (no control is performed when passing through a specific area) (for example, Patent Document 2) ).

JP 2006-034357 A JP 2013-163041 A

  By combining the technique described in Patent Document 1 and the technique described in Patent Document 2, it is notified that a game medium is launched toward a specific area, and the game medium is a big hit by passing through the specific area. It is conceivable that the game is started and the latent mode is entered when the game is hit or hit, and the control is not performed with the passage of a specific area at the time of the hit. However, since the control is not performed in response to the passage of a specific area at the time of a small hit, it is easily recognized by the player that it is a small hit (it becomes a latent mode but not hidden easily) There was a risk that the entertainment interest of the game would be reduced.

  This invention is made | formed in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the game machine which can suppress the fall of a game interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of playing a game by launching a game medium (such as a game ball) to the game area,
A specific area through which game media can pass (for example, the combination action gate 33);
And whether or not to establish a Japanese Teijoken (such as jackpot), the predetermined condition judging means for judging whether or not to establish a (like Koatari) (e.g., CPU103 for executing the processing of step S101),
Controls to a specific game state (e.g., jackpot gaming state) when the is game medium the specific area based on the determination as to establish a specific condition has passed by said determining means, the predetermined condition by the determination unit Gaming state control means (for example, CPU 104 that executes the process of step S113) that controls to a predetermined gaming state based on the determination that the game is established;
After the end of the specific gaming state, the specific condition is controlled to a special gaming state (for example, a probability variation state) that is more easily established than the normal gaming state, and is controlled to the predetermined gaming state after the predetermined gaming state ends. State control means for maintaining the previous gaming state (for example, the CPU 104 executing the processing of step S117 or step S120);
Common effect mode control means (for example, CPU 120A for executing the process of step S185 or step S187) for controlling to a common effect mode in the normal game state and in the special game state;
Effect mode notifying means (for example, CPU 120A for executing the process of step S613) for notifying that the control is performed to the common effect mode,
The effect mode notifying means displays the specific area in the game medium when being controlled to the common effect mode after the end of the specific game state or when being controlled to the common effect mode after the end of the predetermined game state. Is notified based on the fact that the image has passed (for example, when it is determined Yes in step S601 or when it is determined Yes in step S610), the process of step S613 is executed. Etc.),
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, the game medium has passed through the specific area both in the case of being controlled to the common effect mode after the end of the specific game state and in the case of being controlled to the common effect mode after the end of the predetermined game state. Based on this, it is notified that the mode is controlled to the common production mode, so that it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
A variable winning device (not shown) that is provided in a region different from the starting region and changes between a first state in which a game medium (such as a game ball) can enter and a second state in which a game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter ( For example, special variable winning ball device 7),
Instruction notifying means (for example, CPU 120A for executing the processing of steps S600 and S609) for notifying an instruction to discharge the game medium to the specific area, and
The variable winning device is provided in an area where a game medium launched into the specific area can be won, and changes to the first state in the predetermined gaming state and the specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state or a small winning game) In the state, such as opening the grand prize opening)
The instruction notifying means notifies when the specific condition is satisfied or when the predetermined gaming state starts (for example, the CPU 120A that performs a right-handed instruction notification in the processing of step S600, the processing of S609, and the small hit effect processing) Such),
You may do it.

  According to such a structure, it can prevent that a player suffers a disadvantage.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B) that variably display a plurality of types of identification information (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols) that can be identified and derive and display the display results. , Image display device 5 etc.),
Instruction notifying means (for example, CPU 120A for executing the processing of steps S600 and S609) for notifying an instruction to discharge the game medium to the specific area, and
The variable display means performs the variable display according to a plurality of types of predetermined variable display times (for example, the CPU 104 that executes the process of step S112).
The instruction notifying unit notifies when the specific condition is satisfied when the variable display is started, and notifies when the specific condition is satisfied, and when the variable display is satisfied when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the specific condition is satisfied. Notification is made after the variable display time in the variable display (for example, the variable display fluctuation time corresponding to the small hit is set to be longer than the fluctuation time corresponding to the sudden hit, and the firing instruction is notified after the fluctuation time corresponding to the sudden hit. Etc.),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
The effect mode notification means restricts notification that the game is controlled to the common effect mode when the game medium passes through the specific area before notification by the instruction notification means (for example, within the effective period). For example, whether the detection signal from the continuous operation switch 26 is received)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress notification that gives the player a sense of incongruity, and it is possible to suppress a decrease in gaming interest.

(5) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (4),
The effect mode notification means passes the specific area when the predetermined time has passed without the game medium passing through the specific area when being controlled to the common effect mode after the end of the predetermined game state. In a manner that is less likely to be controlled to the special gaming state than the case, it is notified that the control is set to the common performance mode (for example, in the case of passing through step S611, the processing in step S613 is shown in FIG. Etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to pass the game medium to the specific area.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for payout control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. 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 figure which shows the structural example etc. of an effect control pattern. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. 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 flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit release pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the waiting process per special figure. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of right-handed instruction | indication notification and common production | generation mode transition notification. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of common production | generation mode transfer alert | report. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of left-handed instruction | indication notification. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of right-handed instruction | indication notification and common production | generation mode transition notification. 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 composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, 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 predetermined positions of the game board 2 (lower left in the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). 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). 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 composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. There is no limitation, and 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. A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed by 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 on the game board 2. 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 variable display section divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) each identifiable are variably displayed. In the display area of the image display device 5, for example, a color symbol (also referred to as “fourth symbol”) may be variably displayed in the color symbol display area. Such variable display of decorative symbols and color symbols is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the start of either the first special symbol variation by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol variation by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, Variations in decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) are started in the “middle” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed. The “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas are movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative symbols can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. May be.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). Numbers “1” to “8”, English letters “A” to “H”, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. For example, it may be a decoration image indicating a person or an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other figure). In addition to these eight types of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a jackpot combination) may be included. A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning memory display area 5H is also arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, 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 due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display parts whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the start condition is established based on the occurrence of the start winning. Yes. Then, when the start condition of the special figure game using the first special figure (first start condition) in the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first start winning opening, When the start condition (second start condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the fact that the game ball has entered the two start winning opening, normally non-display (transparent) One of the display parts that are colored (for example, the leftmost display part of the display parts that are not displayed) is changed to normal display (colored). In the start winning memory display area 5H, a number indicating the special figure reserved memory number may be displayed so that the player or the like can recognize the special figure reserved memory number. In addition to the start winning memory display area 5H or in place of the start winning memory display area 5H, a display for displaying the number of special figure reserved memories may be provided. For example, the special figure holding display device includes a first reserved memory number as the number of effective start winning balls entered into the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A, and a second formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The total reserved memory number that is the total value of the second reserved memory number as the effective start winning ball number that has entered the start winning opening is displayed in an identifiable manner. The special figure hold indicator includes, for example, a number (for example, 8) of LEDs corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “8”) in the total number of reserved memories.

  The game area formed on the board surface of the game board 2 includes a left game area 2A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 2B (second game area) on the right side as viewed from the top of the image display device 5. There is. The left game area 2A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, may be divided, for example, by the end face of the image display device 5 or the nail arrangement PL in the game area. When the game ball launched from the ball striking device and driven into the game area is guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, the game ball is guided along, for example, the nail array PL, It becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 2B which is the two game areas.

  In the left game area 2A, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided. For example, the normal winning ball device 6 </ b> A is provided below the center of the image display device 5. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. As described above, the left game area 2A is provided with the normal winning ball device 6A that forms the first start winning opening through which the game ball can always enter.

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, a passing gate 41, and a combination operation gate 33 are provided. For example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the lower right side of the image display device 5, and the passing gate 41 is provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B (on the right side of the image display device 5). The combination operation gate 33 is provided above the passage gate 41 and at a position where the combination ball operation gate 33 reliably passes when a game ball is launched aiming at the combination operation gate 33. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening. It becomes. On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the on state, so that the game ball enters the second start winning opening. State (first state). In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the closed state (second state), the game ball enters more than in the open state. You may comprise so that possibility may become low. Thus, in the right game area 2B, a normal variable winning that forms a second start winning opening that changes between a first state in which a game ball can enter and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A ball device 6B is provided.

  The game balls guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, by the arrangement of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, etc. in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are the second game area. It is impossible to pass through the passing gate 41 and the combination operation gate 33 provided in the right game area 2B, or to pass (enter) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Or difficult. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass (enter).

  A game ball that has 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. A game ball that has entered the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B (for example, a proximity switch) shown in FIG. It is detected by a photo sensor. Whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred is determined based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 25 in addition to the detection result by the second start port switch 22B, and a security signal is output to the outside based on the detection of the occurrence of the abnormal winning. That's fine. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved memory number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is less than (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, and if the second reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, 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. The game ball that has passed through the combination operation gate 33 is detected by, for example, the combination operation switch 26 shown in FIG. Each time a game ball passes through the combination operation gate 33, a detection signal from the combination operation switch 26 is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  A special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is provided below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right game area 2B, which is the second game area. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a large winning opening door solenoid 82 shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form. 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 special prize opening. 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 prize opening door opens the big winning opening. A game ball that has entered a special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by, for example, a count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, the lower left of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs or the like, and displays (variable) normal symbols (also called “normal” or “normal”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. indicate. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”). The normal symbol display 20 variably displays the normal symbol by, for example, lighting a plurality (two) of decorative lamps (or LEDs) in a predetermined order. The normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, for example, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A plurality of types of normal symbols composed of symbols such as “−” or the like may be variably displayed. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. In addition, a universal figure holding display device may be provided for displaying the universal figure holding memory number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  In addition to the above configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. 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 may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that the game balls that have entered any of the general prize opening are detected by the general prize ball switch 24. In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. 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 game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 31 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. 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 of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a 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.

  In the normal game by the normal symbol display 20, the normal symbol display such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided above the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the normal figure start condition for executing the normal symbol variable display at 20 is established, the normal figure start condition for starting the normal symbol variable display, for example, the end of the previous general symbol game, is established. Start based on what you did. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the 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) 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 symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the expansion / release control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted, for a predetermined time. When elapses, normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position.

  The special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is caused by the fact that the game ball that has entered the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the operation is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit gaming state, or the small hit gaming state. In the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B, a game ball that has entered the second start winning port formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second start port switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied, the second start condition is started based on the fact that the second special condition game, the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has ended, for example.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, when a predetermined time (special symbol fluctuation time) has elapsed, the variable symbol variable display result The fixed special symbol that becomes is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small bonus symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes “small hit” as a predetermined display result, and it becomes “lost” if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game ball passes through the combination operation gate 33 (for example, detected by the combination operation switch 26 shown in FIG. 2), The big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the game is controlled to the small hit game state different from the big hit game state. Note that after the variable display result in the special figure game is “small hit”, unlike in the case of “big hit”, even if the game ball does not pass through the combination operation gate 33, the small hit game state is entered. Be controlled. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are the big hit symbols, and the numbers indicating “2” are the small hits A symbol indicating “−” is a lost symbol. It should be noted that each symbol such as a big win symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lose symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A is different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small bonus symbol, or a lost symbol. Note that the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “ko”) instead of a special symbol indicating a number so that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers “3” and “7”. The symbol is a 16-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating the numbers “5” and “9” is the 8-round jackpot symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “1” is the 2-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (16 round big hit state) as a multi-round specific game state controlled after the 16 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special winning prize opening device 7 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 However, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is executed to change to the first state advantageous to the player. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening, thereby enabling the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. Is changed to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed.

  In the 16 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the open cycle of the big winning opening, is the first round number (for example, “16”). A game in the 16 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “16” is also referred to as a 16-time open game. In such a 16-round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls are obtained. When the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the first state, the gaming ball can enter the big winning opening, and when the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is in the second state, the gaming ball cannot enter the big winning opening or It may be difficult to enter.

  In the jackpot gaming state (8 round jackpot state) as a multi-round specific gaming state controlled after the 8-round jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the bonus winning door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is controlled. However, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened by opening the large winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) which is the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. A round is executed to change to the first state advantageous to the player. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening, thereby enabling the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. Is changed to the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 8-round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes the second round number (for example, “8”) smaller than the first round number in the 16 round big hit state. A game in the 8-round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “8” is also referred to as an eight-time open game. In such an eight-round big hit state, 15 balls are obtained every time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 16-round big hit state and the 8-round big hit state are also referred to as a first specific gaming state. In addition, the 8-round big hit state is not limited to the number of rounds that are executed less than the 16 round big hit state. For example, the number of rounds executed is the same (for example, 16 rounds), and each round game is a big prize By changing the opening pattern of the mouth, the number of round games that can be substantially obtained may be “16 rounds” and “8 rounds”. In this case, in the 8 round big hit state, 8 rounds out of the 16 round games have a long free time (for example, 29 seconds) and the remaining 8 rounds have a short open time (for example, 0.1 second). In the 16 round big hit state, all 16 rounds are long open times (for example, 29 seconds).

  In the big hit gaming state (two round big hit state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the 2 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is played in each round. The second period (for example, 0) is shorter than the first period in the jackpot gaming state as the multi-round specific gaming state (the period in which the big winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) that is advantageous to the player. .5 seconds). Further, in the 2 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round becomes a third round number (for example, “2”) that is smaller than the second round number in the 8 round big hit state.

  It should be noted that in the 2 round big hit state, it is only necessary to control the number of executions of the round to be the third round number. Also good. A game in the round two big hit state in which the number of round executions is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round big hit state, in a predetermined winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round, the predetermined winning port serving as the big winning port is changed from the closed state to the open state. Thus, the second state that is disadvantageous for the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous for the player, and the state may be returned to the second state after a predetermined period (first period or second period) has elapsed.

  In the two-round big hit state, 15 game balls are obtained if a game ball wins the big winning opening, but the opening period of the big winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds), which is very short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a game is not substantially obtained. The 2 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state. In addition, the big hit gaming state as the low round specific gaming state is not limited to the one where the number of executions of the round is small compared to the big hit gaming state as the multi round specific gaming state (16 round big hit state or 8 round big hit state). For example, the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) in which the number of rounds to be executed is 16 rounds or 8 rounds and the big winning opening is opened in the small round specific gaming state is the upper limit period (for example, 29) in the multi-round specific gaming state It may be shorter than (second). That is, the big hit gaming state as the small round specific gaming state is that the period in which the big prize opening is changed to the open state in each round is a second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific gaming state, The number of executions may be at least one of the third number of rounds less than the number of first rounds (or the number of second rounds) in the multi-round specific gaming state.

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 16-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol that indicates the number “3” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special-game game. After the state is completed, time-shortening control (time reduction control) is performed in which the special symbol variation time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state (low probability low base state). A gaming state in which such short-time control is performed but probability variation control (probability variation control) is not performed is one of the special gaming states, and is referred to as a short-time state (or low probability high base state). The normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. The time-shortening control in the time-shortening state is that when any one of the conditions in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. Just finish. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 16 rounds jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is 16 rounds. It is usually referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as “16 round non-probable big hit symbol”). Also, the fact that the 16-round non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “16 round normal big hit” (also referred to as “16 round non-probable big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers “3” and “7” that will be the 16-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol that indicates the number “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special-game game. After the state is finished, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time reduction control. A gaming state in which probability variation control is performed together with such time-shortening control is one of the special gaming states, and is referred to as a time-variable probability varying state (or high-accuracy high-base state). As a result of the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration pattern will be higher than in the normal state or the short time state. To improve. The probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result is “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Alternatively, in the probability variation control, as in the case of the time reduction control, any one of the conditions that the special display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” first. When established, the process may be terminated. 16 rounds, such as a special symbol indicating the number “7”, are controlled to a probable change state such as a high-accuracy high-base state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The jackpot symbol is referred to as a 16-round probability variable jackpot symbol. Further, the fact that the 16 round probability variation big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result becomes “big hit” is called “16 round probability big hit”.

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “5” and “9” that will be the 8-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol that indicates the number of “5” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special-game game. After the state is completed, time-shortening control (time reduction control) is performed in which the special symbol variation time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state (low probability low base state). A gaming state in which such short-time control is performed but probability variation control (probability variation control) is not performed is one of the special gaming states, and is referred to as a short-time state (or low probability high base state). The normal state is a normal game state as a game state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, a probability variation state, and a short-time state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed) Thus, the same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed after power-on is performed. The time-shortening control in the time-shortening state is that when any one of the conditions in which a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” is satisfied first. Just finish. Like the special symbol indicating the number “5”, the 8-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the short-time state after the jackpot gaming state based on the fact that it is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is 8 rounds. It is usually referred to as a jackpot symbol (also referred to as an “8-round non-probable variation jackpot symbol”). The fact that the 8-round non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “8 round normal big hit” (also called “8 round non-probable big hit”).

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “5” and “9” that will be the 8-round big hit symbol, the special symbol that shows the number “9” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the state is finished, the probability variation control (probability variation control) is continuously performed together with the time reduction control. A gaming state in which probability variation control is performed together with such time-shortening control is one of the special gaming states, and is referred to as a time-variable probability varying state (or high-accuracy high-base state). As a result of the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration pattern will be higher than in the normal state or the short time state. To improve. The probability variation control may be continued until the next variable display result is “big hit” regardless of the number of executions of the special game. Alternatively, in the probability variation control, as in the case of the time reduction control, any one of the conditions that the special display game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and the variable display result is “big hit” first. When established, the process may be terminated. Like the special symbol indicating the number “9”, the eight rounds are controlled to a probable change state such as a high-accuracy high-base state after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. The jackpot symbol is referred to as an 8-round probability variable jackpot symbol. Further, the fact that the 8-round probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as “8 round probability variable big hit”.

  Based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number of “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game (more specifically, after the stop display, the game ball passes through the combination action gate 33 Therefore, after the 2 round big hit state is completed, the probability variation control is continuously performed. Whether or not the time reduction control is performed after the end of the two round big hit state may be determined depending on whether or not the time reduction control is performed before the two round big hit state is reached. That is, after the two round big hit state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol indicating the number “1” is stopped and displayed in the special figure game executed when the time-shortening control is not performed, the probability variation control is performed. On the other hand, it is controlled to a time-variable state (highly accurate low base state) without time-shortening control. After the two-round jackpot state is over based on the fact that the fixed special symbol indicating the number “1” is stopped and displayed in the special game executed when the time control is performed in the time-short state or the time-varying probability changing state. Are controlled to a time-variable accuracy changing state (high accuracy high base state) in which probability variation control is performed together with time-shortening control. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round jackpot symbol that is subjected to the probability variation control after the jackpot gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game is performed is the two-round probability variation. It is referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as a “probable big hit symbol”). The fact that the two-round probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “two rounds probable big hit” (also called “surprise probability” or “suddenly probable big hit”). “Accuracy” when the time-shortening control is being performed is particularly referred to as “short-term / mid-range accuracy”, and “probability” when the time-shortening control is not being performed is particularly referred to as “extra-short-time accuracy”. Regardless of whether or not the short-time control was performed before the two-round big hit state, after the two-round big hit state has ended, the probability change control is performed while the short-time control is not performed. It may be controlled to (highly accurate low base state).

  The low accuracy low base state and the low accuracy high base state are also collectively referred to as “low accuracy state”. The highly accurate and high base state and the highly accurate and high base state are collectively referred to as a “highly accurate state”. The low accuracy low base state and the high accuracy low base state are collectively referred to as “low base state”. The low accuracy high base state and the high accuracy high base state are collectively referred to as a “high base state”.

  In the probability variation state, for example, an effect image for notifying that the probability variation state is “being probability variation” is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or a background image or a decorative pattern display mode in the display region of the image display device 5 is displayed. May be different from the display mode in the normal effect mode (normal mode), etc., so that the player can recognize the effect change state (probability change mode) in which the player can recognize that it is in the probability change state. Alternatively, in the probability variation state, for example, the player may become unable to recognize or difficult to recognize that the probability variation state is caused by entering the same production mode (latency mode) as in the normal state or the short time state ( So-called latent probability change). It can be said that during the period in which such a latent probability change is performed, the gaming state is in the latent probability change. In this embodiment, after the hit accuracy and the small hit, the mode is shifted to the latent mode.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The second start condition is such that the game ball can easily enter the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility of establishment. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening as well as the time reduction control is also referred to as high opening control (or advantageous opening control). By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. Therefore, in the time-short state or the time-change probability change state, it becomes easier to reach a big hit gaming state than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  In the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a normal variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided in the right gaming area 2B, which is the second gaming area. Therefore, when high opening control is performed together with time reduction control, if the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Easy to enter). In addition, since the time-saving control is performed, it is possible to quickly digest the special game and shorten the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit”. Thus, during the time-shortening control in which the high-opening control is performed together with the time-shortening control, the optimal launch position (launch target position) of the game ball in the game area is the right game area 2B.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In this small hit gaming state, a variable winning operation is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is changed from the second state to the first state and then returned to the second state in the same manner as in the two round big hit state. That is, in the small hit game state, for example, the operation of opening the large winning opening for the second period by the large winning opening door provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is repeatedly executed until the second number of times is reached. In the small hit gaming state, as in the two-round big hit state, the period in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the second period, and the number of executions of the operation in which the big prize opening is in the open state is the third round. Control may be made so that at least one of the numbers is performed. After the small hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is not changed, and the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit” is continuously controlled. That is, the big hit probability immediately before the control to the small hit gaming state is started is maintained (continued) without being changed during the control to the small hit gaming state or after the control to the small hit gaming state is finished. Is done. In addition, when the short-time control is performed immediately before the control to the small hit gaming state is started, it is changed even during the control to the small hit gaming state and after the control to the small hit gaming state ends. Short time control is performed. A game in the small hit gaming state in which the number of times that the big winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game, similar to the game in the two round big hit state. When the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 in each round in the two round big hit state is changed to the first state, the same as the two round big hit state in the small hit gaming state. In the aspect, the winning ball apparatus may be changed to the first state.

  In the big hit gaming state as a multi-round specific gaming state, the game ball passes through the big winning opening due to the long upper time limit for opening the big winning opening in each round or the large number of round executions ( Easy to enter). On the other hand, in the 2 round big hit state or the small win game state, the upper limit time for opening the big winning opening in each round or variable winning action is short, or the number of execution times of the round or variable winning action is small. For example, it is difficult for a game ball to pass (enter) through the big prize opening. In this way, in the big hit game state, the open state (first state) in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the big winning opening like the big hit game state as the multi-round specific game state. ) And a closed state (second state) that can be controlled in a closed state (second state), and in a second change mode in which the game ball is unlikely to pass (enter) through the big prize opening, such as a two-round big hit state ( A second specific gaming state that can be controlled in a first state) and a closed state (second state) is included. Note that the first specific gaming state is not limited to the state in which the change mode of the big prize opening becomes the first change mode in all rounds, and the change mode of the big prize opening in at least one round is the first change mode. What is necessary. That is, the first specific gaming state may be any if the change mode of the big prize opening includes the first change mode. On the other hand, the second specific gaming state only needs to be such that the change mode of the big prize opening is only the second change mode.

  The small hit gaming state is a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state in that the previous gaming state is continued after the end. The change mode of the big winning opening in the small hit game state is only the second change mode as in the two round big hit state as the second specific game state included in the big hit game state.

  In the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right gaming area 2B, which is the second gaming area. Therefore, when the big winning opening is changed between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) under the control of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B. Then, there is a possibility that a large number of prize balls may be obtained as prizes when the game balls pass (enter) through the big prize opening. In this way, when the big prize opening changes between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the optimal launch position of the game ball in the game area (Launch target position) is the right game area 2B. However, in the 2 round big hit state or the small hit game state, the big win game state as a multi-round specific game state due to the small number of times that the big winning opening is opened (first state) or short open time Compared to the change mode (first change mode) of the special winning opening in, the game ball becomes a change mode (second change mode) in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass through (enter) the big winning port.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in response to variable display of special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5 </ b> L is based on the establishment of either the first start condition or the second start condition. At 5C and 5R, variation of the decorative symbols is started, and, for example, the fixed decorative symbols that are variable display results of the decorative symbols in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “middle” are stopped and displayed (derived display). Note that the procedure for stopping and displaying the confirmed decorative symbols is not limited to the procedure for stopping and displaying the decorative symbols in the predetermined order in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, there may be included one that stops and displays a decorative symbol that becomes a confirmed decorative symbol simultaneously.

  In the period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, The decorative display variable display state may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variation symbol” which has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which the variation continues, or a display state in which all or part of the decorative symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative pattern is changing, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or part of the “left”, “middle”, “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. This is a display state that changes synchronously while constituting all or part of the combination. 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).

  In addition, during the variable display of decorative symbols, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of decorative symbols may become the reach state, and the variable display result may be a “hit” In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player by a variable display mode of a decorative design or the like may be executed. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-continuous” are set to be executable.

  In the variable display effect of “sliding”, two or more decorative symbol display areas are displayed after changing the decorative symbols in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. After temporarily displaying a decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R (for example, “left” and “right”), a predetermined number (for example, “1” or “2”) decorative symbol display area (for example, either “left” decorative symbol display area 5L or “right” decorative symbol display area 5R or both), the decorative symbol is changed again and then stopped. Thus, the effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped is performed. Here, the temporary stop display is the stop of the decorative symbol that is performed before the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (final stop display) because the variation time determined for each of a plurality of types of variation patterns described later has elapsed. Refers to the display. In the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, it is stopped and displayed to the player by, for example, performing fluctuation display and changing the decorative symbol immediately after stopping for a short time. It is only necessary to notify that the decorative pattern is not fixed. Alternatively, in the temporary stop display, the decorative design may be re-fluctuated after the decorative design is stopped to the extent that the player recognizes that the decorative design that has been stopped is confirmed.

  In the “pseudo-ream” variable display effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbols are based on the fact that one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game is satisfied once. After the decorative symbols are changed in all of the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, and then all the decorative symbol display areas 5L, The effect display for changing the decorative design again (pseudo-continuous change) at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the “variable display” variable display effect, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R constitute any one of a plurality of types of pseudo continuous chances. A decorative design is displayed temporarily. Note that the quasi-continuous chances may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  If a special symbol that will be a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol to be confirmed in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol variable display state will not reach the reach state after the variable symbol variable display starts. There are cases in which a fixed decorative symbol that is a non-reach combination is stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that becomes a losing symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, it corresponds to the fact that the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state after the decorative symbol variable display has started. Then, after the reach effect is executed, or when the reach effect is not executed, a confirmed decorative pattern that becomes a predetermined reach-losing combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative design is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach lose”) when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When the special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is the 16-round normal jackpot symbol, is stopped or displayed as the special symbol for the 16-round jackpot symbol as the confirmed special symbol in the special game, or the 8-round jackpot symbol is displayed. When the special symbol indicating the number of “5”, which is the 8-round normal jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed among the special symbols, the predetermined reach is determined in accordance with the variable display state of the decorative symbol being the reach state. After the effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol pattern that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is used as the confirmed decorative symbol that is normally a big hit combination. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are an even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having the even number “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” constituting the normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”). Then, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The variable display mode of the decorative pattern to be displayed is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. . In this way, after the variable display result is “big hit” in the big hit type of “non-probable change”, the game ball has passed through the combination action gate 33, so that it is controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the eight round big hit state, When the 16-round big hit state or the 8-round big hit state ends, the time-short state (low probability high base state) is controlled.

  In response to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special game becomes the 16-round normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is executed. The decorative display variable display mode in which is stopped is displayed, among the “big hit types” of “non-probable change”, in particular, “first non-probable change”, “second non-probable change”, or “third non-probable change”. It is also said to be a “big hit type”. In addition, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an eight-round normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is executed. The variable display mode of the decorative symbols that are displayed in a stopped state is, among the “big hit types” of “non-probable change”, in particular, “the big hit type” of “fourth non-probable change” or “fifth non-probable change”. Also called.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a 16-round probability variable big-hit symbol, is specially displayed as a 16-round big-hit symbol, or an 8-round big-hit symbol is displayed. When the special symbol indicating the number “9”, which is the 8 round probability variation big hit symbol, is stopped and displayed among the special symbols, the decorative symbol variable display state has reached the reach state. After the reach effect similar to that in the case where the variable display mode is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, for example, the symbol numbers that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” in the image display device 5 are the fixed decorative symbols that are probable big hit combinations. Among the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” are “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to be able to be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in each of the “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In this way, the decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation big hit combination are referred to as probability variation symbols.

  When a 16-round probability variable big hit symbol or an 8-round probability variable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a special special symbol in a special game, the fixed decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. There may be. In this way, regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variation jackpot combination or a certain variation jackpot combination, the 16 round probability variation jackpot symbol or the eight round probability variation jackpot symbol is displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special game. The display mode is referred to as a variable display mode of “probability change” (also referred to as “big hit type”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. After the variable display result is “big hit” in the “big change” big hit type in this way, the game ball passes through the combination operation gate 33, so that it is controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the eight round big hit state. When the round big hit state or the eight round big hit state is finished, the time-varying accuracy change state (high accuracy high base state) is controlled.

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 16-round probability variable big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the probability variable big hit combination or normal The decorative display variable display mode in which the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is displayed in a stopped state is, in particular, the “first probability variation”, “second probability variation”, or “third” among the “big hit types” of “probability variation”. It is also said to be a “big hit type” of “Probability”. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the 8-round normal jackpot symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, the probability variable jackpot combination or normal The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the definite decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is the “big hit type” of “non-probable change”, in particular, “fourth positive change” or “five positive change” “big hit” It is also called “type”.

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of the decorative symbols in which the confirmed decorative symbol is a non-probable variable big hit combination or a probable variable big hit combination. In the re-lottery effect, after the decorative symbols that are the non-probable big hit combinations are temporarily stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the image display device 5, for example, “ In the left, middle, and right decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the same decorative pattern is changed again, and the decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) that is a combination of the probabilistic big hit and non-variable is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) that is a probable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a final decorative symbol (final stop display). Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the confirmed decoration that becomes the non-probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped display decorative pattern A change promotion promotion effect that derives and displays a symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the big hit type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the definite decoration that becomes the probable big hit combination after re-variation of the temporarily stopped decorative pattern The changing promotion success effect during the stop display of the symbol may be executed, or the changing promotion failure effect during the change may be executed.

  After the definitive decorative symbol that is a non-probable big hit combination is derived and displayed, the next round will start after one round ends in the big hit gaming state at the start of the big hit gaming state or during the round in the big hit gaming state. During the big hit, which is a notification effect on whether or not to control to the probable change state in the period until the start, the period from the end of the last round in the big hit gaming state to the start of the next variable display game etc. A promotion effect may be executed. Note that a notification effect similar to the jackpot promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the end of the jackpot gaming state. The jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round in the jackpot game state is particularly called “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot promotion effect, there is no jackpot promotion success effect that notifies that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probabilistic state even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a non-probable big hit combination, and there is no promotion that becomes a promiscuous state There is a promotion promotion failure during jackpot. For example, in the jackpot promotion effect, the decorative symbol is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probable variable symbol or the probable variable symbol is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative symbol variable display What is necessary is just to alert | report so that a player can recognize the presence or absence of the promotion which will be in a probability change state by displaying the effect image different from.

  As a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, a special symbol indicating the number “1” which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped or displayed, or a special symbol indicating the number “2” which is a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbols may not reach the reach state, and any one of a combination of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbols that are determined in advance as the second opening chance may be displayed. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that becomes a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a special symbol indicating the number of “1” which is a two-round jackpot symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbols in which various fixed ornament symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a “hit type”) of “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “surprise accuracy big hit” or “sudden probability change big hit”) when the display result is “big hit”. In this way, after the variable display result is “big hit” by the variable display mode of “probability”, the game ball passes through the continuous operation gate 33 and is controlled to the two round big hit state, and the two round big hit state ends. Then, it is controlled to the time-varying accuracy changing state (in the case of short-time / medium accuracy) in the high-accuracy and high-base state or to the time-less accuracy changing state (in the case of time-short / outside accuracy) in the high-accuracy and low-base state.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various power supply boards 10, a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, a lamp control board 14, a payout control board 15, a launch control board 17 as shown in FIG. A control board is mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 18 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Note that the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be configured as independent boards that are separate from the effect control board 12, or may be integrated into the effect control board 12 and configured as one board. In addition, various control boards such as an information terminal board are disposed on the back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The power supply board 10 is installed independently of each control board such as the main board 11, the effect control board 12, and the payout control board 15, and generates a voltage used by each control board and mechanism component in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the power supply board 10 generates AC24V, VLP (DC + 24V), VSL (DC + 30V), VDD (DC + 12V), VCC (DC + 5V), and VBB (DC + 5V). The power supply substrate 10 only needs to be equipped with the backup power supply circuit 500 and the clear switch 501. The backup power supply circuit 500 only needs to include a capacitor charged from a power supply line of VDD (DC + 5V), for example.

  A power supply monitoring circuit may be mounted on the power supply board 10. The power monitoring circuit is configured by using, for example, a power failure monitoring reset module IC, and is a circuit capable of outputting a power cut signal. For example, when a predetermined power supply voltage (VSL as an example) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value (+22 V as an example), the power supply monitoring circuit outputs a power-off signal in an off state (high level). On the other hand, when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage is equal to or lower than the predetermined value continues for a predetermined time (for example, 56 ms), an on-state (low level) power-off signal is output. Alternatively, the power supply monitoring circuit may output a power-off signal in an on state immediately when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes a predetermined value or less. For example, the power-off signal may be a negative logic electric signal that is turned on when it is low and turned off when it is high. The power-off signal output from the power supply monitoring circuit is amplified by, for example, an output driver circuit mounted on the power supply board 10 and then transmitted to the main board 11 and the payout control board 15 via a predetermined connector and signal line. The The power-off signal may be transmitted to the main board 11 via the payout control board 15.

  The predetermined power supply voltage to be monitored for outputting the power-off signal is preferably a voltage higher than a specified value (for example, +12 V) in the power supply voltage VDD for operating the switch, such as the power supply voltage VSL. As a result, the power supply voltage VDD for operating the switch decreases and various switches (for example, the gate switch 21, the first and second start port switches 22A and 22B, the count switch 23, the general winning port switch 24, the winning confirmation switch 25, etc.). By outputting a power-off signal (turning on) before the operation state becomes unstable, it is possible to prevent the progress of game control based on erroneous detection by various switches. That is, when the power supply voltage VDD for operating the switch is lowered, the switch output of the negative logic (turned on at a low level) is turned on, but the power supply voltage VSL that drops earlier than the power supply voltage VDD is monitored to supply power By recognizing the stop of the switch, before the switch output is turned on, the power can be restored and the switch output can be prevented from being detected.

  In place of the solenoid drive power supply voltage VSL, for example, a power cut-off signal is generated by monitoring an arbitrary power supply voltage higher than a specified value in the switch operation power supply voltage VDD, for example, the power supply voltage VLP for lighting the light emitter. You may make it output. In addition, the condition for detecting the stop of the supply of power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside is not limited to the fact that the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has become a predetermined value or less. Any condition can be used as long as it is possible to detect that the power has been cut off. For example, the AC wave such as AC 24V may be monitored to detect that the AC wave has stopped, or the signal obtained by digitizing the AC wave may be monitored and the AC signal may be generated when the digital signal becomes flat. It may be a detection condition for the interruption.

  The clear switch 501 mounted on the power supply substrate 10 has a push button structure, for example, and outputs a clear signal that is turned on in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. The clear signal may be an electrical signal that is turned on when it becomes low level in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. Alternatively, the clear signal may be an electric signal that is turned on when the clear signal becomes a high level in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. The clear signal output from the clear switch 501 is transmitted to the main board 11 via, for example, a predetermined connector or signal line, and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the dispensing control board 15. When the clear switch 501 is not operated, the output of the clear signal is stopped (set to high level or low level). Note that the clear switch 501 may have a configuration other than the push button structure (for example, a slide switch structure, a toggle switch structure, a dial switch structure, or the like).

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. For example, the main board 11 is equipped with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in accordance with a program, a switch circuit 114 and a solenoid circuit 115. The switch circuit 114 includes detection signals from various switches such as the combination operation switch 26, the gate switch 21, the first and second start port switches 22A and 22B, the count switch 23, the general winning port switch 24, and the winning confirmation switch 25. Is entered. The switch circuit 114 takes these detection signals and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 115 outputs drive signals for the solenoids 81 and 82 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100. Note that the detection signal from the combination operation switch 26 may also be input to the effect control board 12 side. Also, two switches may be provided in the combination operation gate 31 such as a switch for inputting the detection signal to the main board 11 and a switch for inputting the effect control board 12.

  FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100. The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a clock circuit 101, a reset / interrupt controller 102, a random number circuit 103, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 104, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 105, and the like. , A RAM (Random Access Memory) 106, a timer circuit (PIT) 107, a serial communication circuit (SCI) 108, and an external bus interface 109.

  The clock circuit 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that generates an internal system clock by, for example, dividing an oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal by two. The internal system clock generated by the clock circuit 101 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 104 that control the progress of the game in the game control microcomputer 100. The internal system clock is also supplied to the random number circuit 103 and is used for monitoring the frequency of the random number clock, for example.

  A reset / interrupt controller 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is for controlling various reset and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the game control microcomputer 100. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 102 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal is input to the external system reset terminal for a certain period. The user reset is a reset that occurs due to a predetermined factor, such as a watchdog timer (WDT) time-out signal or a non-designated area travel prohibition (IAT).

  The random number circuit 103 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random number value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, and a random value for determining a variation pattern Numerical data indicating each of MR4 and random number value MR5 for determining a normal map display result 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. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers. Based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 103, the CPU 104 processes or updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 103, for example, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106. Thus, numerical data indicating all or part of the random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted. Alternatively, the CPU 104 counts (updates) a part of numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 by software using only a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 without using the random number circuit 103, for example. It may be. As an example, the numerical data extracted by the CPU 104 from the random number circuit 103 serving as hardware is processed by software, so that the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated. The numerical data indicating MR2 to MR5 may be updated by software by the CPU 104 using a random counter or the like.

  The random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game is controlled as a big hit game state, whether the variable display result is "small hit" or not. This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the gaming state. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type of the decorative design as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Each variation pattern type only needs to be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of decorative symbols. Note that some of the plurality of variation pattern types may be configured to include a common variation pattern, and all of the variation patterns included in one variation pattern type may be the other variation pattern. Some may be configured to be included in the type. The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. The random number value MR5 for determining the normal figure display result indicates whether or not the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is controlled to the open state (first state) with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal figure game as “per normal figure”. , A random value used to determine.

  The CPU 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 executes a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on a control code read from the ROM 105, thereby executing game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1. CPU. When such game control is executed, the CPU 104 temporarily stores fixed data from the ROM 105, the CPU 104 temporarily stores various data in the RAM 106 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 104 temporarily stores the data in the RAM 106. A variable data read operation for reading out various variable data being received, a reception operation in which the CPU 104 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the external bus interface 109, the serial communication circuit 108, and the like, and the CPU 104 is in an external bus A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the interface 109 and the serial communication circuit 108 is also performed.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 104 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 105. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 100 (or CPU 104) is hereinafter referred to as executing (or performing processing). Specifically, the CPU 104 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 11.

  The ROM 105 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. The ROM 105 may store a security check program. The CPU 104 reads the security check program stored in the ROM 105 when the game control microcomputer 100 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and the stored contents of the ROM 105 are changed. A security check process is executed to check whether or not it has been done. The security check program may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 105. Further, the security check program may correspond to a security check process for inspecting the storage content of the external memory externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100 via the external bus interface 109, for example.

  The RAM 106 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 106 may be a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply created in the backup power supply circuit 500 of the power supply substrate 10. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 106 is stored for a predetermined period.

  The timer circuit 107 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that enables real-time interruption and time measurement. The timer circuit 107 only needs to update the timer value in response to a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). .

  The serial communication circuit 108 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals by serial communication with the payout control board 15 (the payout control microcomputer 150). The serial communication circuit 108 may be used for bidirectional serial communication with the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15. Further, the serial communication circuit 108 may be used for unidirectional (only transmission) serial communication with the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Thereby, the signal input with respect to the main board | substrate 11 from the production control board | substrate 12 side can be prohibited, and an improper act can be prevented.

  The external bus interface 109 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the game control microcomputer 100, a direction control function of the address bus, data bus, and each control signal, etc. Is a bus interface. For example, the external bus interface 109 is connected to an external memory or an external input / output device externally attached to the game control microcomputer 100, and address signals, data signals, various control signals, etc. with these external devices As long as it transmits and receives.

  The presentation control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18, and receives the image display device 5. Various circuits for controlling the presentation operation by the production electrical parts such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 provides effects such as the display operation in the image display device 5, all or part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and all or part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  On the effect control board 12, an effect control microcomputer 120, a VDP (video display processor) 121, and an effect data memory 122 for controlling the effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program are mounted.

  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 is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  The effect control microcomputer 120 includes a CPU 120A that operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external effect control ROM (not shown). In addition, the production control microcomputer 120 may include a serial communication circuit that inputs (receives) signals through serial communication with the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 causes the VDP 121 to perform display control of the image display device 5 based on the effect control command as the control signal transmitted from the main board 11.

  The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 outputs a command for reading necessary data from the effect data memory 122 to the VDP 121 in accordance with the received effect control command. The effect data memory 122 stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, a person, characters, figures, symbols (including effect symbols), and background image data. It has a storage area to keep it. The VDP 121 reads image data from a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122 in accordance with a command from the CPU 120A. The VDP 121 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The CPU 120 </ b> A of the effect control microcomputer 120 reads pattern data constituting an effect control pattern stored in advance in a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122, and sends various control commands to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. It may be output.

  The payout control board 15 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control command and a notification signal transmitted from the main board 11, and controls the payout operation of the game ball by the payout motor 51. Various circuits are installed. That is, the payout control board 15 has a function of controlling the award ball payout operation by the payout motor 51. The payout control board 15 may have a function of controlling the ball lending operation by controlling the driving of the payout motor 51 in accordance with the communication result with the card unit via the interface board, for example.

  On the payout control board 15, a payout control microcomputer 150 for controlling the payout operation of the game ball according to a program and a switch circuit 151 are mounted. The switch circuit 151 receives wiring for receiving detection signals from the full tank switch 88 and the ball break switch 27, and receives detection signals from the payout motor position sensor 71, the payout count switch 72, and the error release switch 73. Wiring is connected. In addition, the payout control board 15 is configured to transmit a command signal for performing a payout control of the game ball in the payout motor 51 and a command signal for performing display control in the error display LED 74. Wiring and wiring for performing communication with the card unit are connected via the interface board.

  Here, the full tank switch 88 is installed, for example, on the side wall of the surplus ball passage that communicates between the hitting ball supply tray and the surplus ball receiving tray below the back of the game board 2, and is used to detect a full tank of the surplus ball receiving tray. Is. When a lot of game balls based on award balls or ball lending requests are paid out and the batting supply tray is full, and the game balls reach the contact port, the game balls are passed through the surplus ball passage. It is led to the extra ball tray. When the game ball is further paid out, for example, a predetermined sensing lever presses the full switch 88 to turn on.

  In addition, the ball break switch 27 is installed downstream of the guide rail that guides the game ball to the payout device in which the payout motor 51 is installed, for example, on the back of the game board 2, and via a curve rod downstream of the guide rail. This is for detecting the presence or absence of game balls in two rows of ball passages communicated with each other. As an example, the ball break switch 27 is locked by a locking piece at a position where it can be detected that 27 to 28 game balls are present in the ball path, and the maximum payout number (for example, 100) It is possible to confirm that at least 25 pieces corresponding to a circle are secured. The guide rail guides a game ball from a storage tank that stores a game ball as a supply ball above the back of the game board 2 to a payout device, and a payout motor 51 is provided below the ball passage. The payout device in which is installed is fixed.

  The error release switch 73 is a switch for releasing the error state by software reset when the payout control microcomputer 150 is controlled to a predetermined error state. The error display LED 74 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and is used to display error codes corresponding to various errors based on an error flag set by the payout control microcomputer 150.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the payout control microcomputer 150. The payout control microcomputer 150 is a one-chip microcomputer similar to the game control microcomputer 100, for example, and includes a clock circuit 211, a reset / interrupt controller 212, a random number circuit 213, a CPU 214, a ROM 215, and a RAM 216. , A timer circuit (PIT) 217, a serial communication circuit (SCI) 218, and an external bus interface 219. The random number circuit 213 only needs to have the same configuration as the random number circuit 103 included in the game control microcomputer 100, and the serial communication circuit 218 is similar to the serial communication circuit 108 included in the game control microcomputer 100. What is necessary is just to have the structure of. The payout control microcomputer 150 may not include the random number circuit 213.

  The ROM 215 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 stores a payout control program. In the payout control microcomputer 150, for example, the CPU 214 reads out a payout control program stored in the ROM 215, and performs various processes based on the payout control command transmitted from the main board 11, the communication result with the card unit, and the like. By executing, the game ball payout operation is controlled.

  The RAM 216 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the payout operation of the game ball. At least a part of the RAM 216 is a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply created in the backup power supply circuit 500 of the power supply board 10. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 216 is saved for a predetermined time. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 216 is a backup RAM that is backed up.

  The launch control board 17 shown in FIG. 2 is for controlling the launch operation of the game ball by a predetermined launch device in accordance with the operation amount of the operation knob 31. For example, a wiring for transmitting a drive signal from the power supply board 10 or the main board 11, a wiring for transmitting a connection signal from the card unit, and a wiring from the operation knob 31 are connected to the firing control board 17, and Wiring to the motor 61 is connected. The connection signal from the card unit may be branched by the payout control board 15 and transmitted to the launch control board 17, or may be sent from the card unit to the launch control board 17 without going through the payout control board 15. May be. The firing control board 17 adjusts the driving force of the firing motor 61 corresponding to the operation amount of the operation knob 31. For example, the launch motor 61 elastically deforms the launch spring by a driving force adjusted by the launch control board 17, and transmits the biasing force of the launch spring to the striking hammer to hit the game ball. It is fired toward the game area at a speed corresponding to the operation amount.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 18 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted 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. And a lamp control command used for controlling the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The first bit (seventh bit [bit 7]) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. In this example, the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, but the number of bytes constituting the production control command may be 1 or a plurality of 3 or more.

  For example, the command 8001H is a first change start command for designating the start of change of the first special figure in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change of the second special figure in the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 in response to the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set according to the instruction content by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  In this embodiment, the first and second change start commands and the change pattern designation command are prepared as separate effect control commands. On the other hand, the designation content indicating which of the first special figure and the second special figure is to be changed and the designated content of the fluctuation pattern are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) that starts change and a change pattern is prepared. You may enable it to specify the special symbol and fluctuation pattern which become a fluctuation start. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that start the variation can be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature that starts the variation) for one variation pattern. There are cases where it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol for starting variation and an effect control command for designating a variation pattern are prepared separately, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol for starting variation are prepared. And the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  Command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, the variable display result is “pre-decision”, “big hit”, or “small hit” in advance, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Different EXT data is set according to whether it is “1 non-accuracy variation” to “5th non-accuracy variation”, “1st accuracy variation” to “5th accuracy variation”, “short-time out-of-range accuracy”, or “short-time out-of-range accuracy” Is done.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated in the variable display result notification command may be configured to be specified by one effect control command. As an example, EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a fluctuation pattern and a variable display result (such as “losing”, “big hit”, “small hit”, or a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). An effect control command may be prepared, and information that can specify the variation pattern and the variable display result may be transmitted by the effect control command. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by a single effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if the production control command for designating the variation pattern and the production control command for notifying the variable display result are prepared separately, the number of production control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern and the variable display result are provided. The number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decorative symbol stop command for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5. The decoration symbol stop command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command is specified on the side of the effect control board 12, and the elapsed time from the start of variable display of the decorative design is variable display time. Even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not received, the determined decorative design may be displayed in a completely stopped state to confirm the variable display result.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot start designation command, for example, EXT data similar to that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the jackpot type, “short-time out-of-range accuracy” or “short-time out-of-range accuracy”, etc. That's fine. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command, the EXT data set according to the jackpot type or the like may be different from the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening designation command that designates display of an effect image during a period in which the big winning opening is open in each round, corresponding to the big hit gaming state. The command A2XXH designates display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) during a period in which the winning a prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round corresponding to the big hit gaming state. This is a command after opening the mouth. In the command for opening a special prize opening and the designation command after opening a special prize opening, for example, the number of rounds executed in the 16 round big hit state (for example, “1” to “16”) or the number of rounds executed in the 8 round big hit state (for example, Different EXT data is set corresponding to the number of round executions (for example, “1” or “2”) in the big hit state of “1” to “8”). Depending on whether it is a 16-round big hit state, an 8-round big hit state, or a 2-round big hit state, a special command for opening a special prize opening and a designation command after opening a special prize opening are prepared separately. Also good. On the other hand, the number of types of effect control commands can be reduced by using a common command during opening of the big prize opening and a designation command after opening the big prize opening common to the 16 round big hit state, the 8 round big hit state, and the 2 round big hit state. Can be reduced. In the case of the two round big hit state, the designation command during opening of the big prize opening and the designation command after opening the big prize opening may not be transmitted. In the big hit game state, regardless of whether the big prize opening is in an open state in each round or whether the big prize opening is changed from an open state to a closed state at the end of each round, A continuous production operation may be executed from the start time to the end time of the state.

  The command A3XXH is a jackpot end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the jackpot gaming state. In the jackpot end designation command, for example, EXT data similar to the variable display result notification command or the jackpot start designation command is set. Data is set. Alternatively, in the jackpot end designation command, the EXT data set according to the jackpot type or the like may be different from the variable display result notification command or the jackpot start designation command.

  The command A600H is a small hit start specifying command for specifying display of an effect image indicating the start of the small hit gaming state. Command A700H is a small hit end designation command for designating display of an effect image at the end of the small hit gaming state. In the case of the small hit gaming state, a special command during opening of a big prize opening or a designation command after opening of a big prize opening may be transmitted as in the case of the two round big hit condition. Alternatively, in the case of the small hit gaming state, as in the case of the two round big hit state, the special command opening designation command or the special designation command after the big prize opening release may not be transmitted.

  The command B001H is for executing a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the fact that the game ball has won the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. This is a first start port winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition is satisfied. The command B002H is for executing a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. This is a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition is established.

  The command C0XXH displays the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure in order to display the special figure reserved memory number in a start winning memory display unit 5H provided in the display area of the image display device 5 in an identifiable manner. This is a pending storage count notification command for notifying the total pending storage count that is the total value with the pending storage count. In response to the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, for example, either the first start opening prize designation command or the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted as the reserved storage number notification command. Following this, it is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In the pending storage count notification command, for example, the total stored count (for example, “1” to “8”) of the pending data in the first special figure hold storage unit 591A and the reserved data in the second special figure hold storage unit 591B shown in FIG. Correspondingly, different EXT data is set. Thereby, on the side of the production control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the reserved memory number notification command transmitted from the main board 11 is received, and the first special drawing is received. The total number of stored hold data in the hold storage unit 591A and the second special figure hold storage unit 591B can be specified.

  In this embodiment, the first and second start opening winning designation commands and the reserved memory number designation command are prepared as separate presentation control commands. On the other hand, the notification content indicating which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied and the notification content of the total reserved storage number are configured to be specified by one effect control command. Also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to the combination of the established start condition (the first start condition or the second start condition) and the total reserved memory number is prepared. The established start condition and the total number of reserved memories may be specified. Here, when it is possible to specify which one of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied by one effect control command together with the total reserved memory number, for example, the upper limit value of the total reserved memory number is “8”. ”, It is necessary to prepare a total of 16 types of effect control commands of 8 types corresponding to the case where the first start condition and the second start condition are satisfied. On the other hand, if an effect control command that can specify which of the first start condition and the second start condition is established and an effect control command that can specify the total number of reserved memories are prepared separately, the first If there are prepared a total of 10 types of effect control commands comprising two types of effect control commands that can specify each of the start condition and the second start condition and eight types of effect control commands that can specify the total number of reserved memories. It is often possible to reduce the types of commands prepared in advance and the storage capacity of the command table.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 is, for example, a payout control command transmitted as an electrical signal. The payout control command is set for transmitting the payout control command by the CPU 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, and the game control microcomputer 100 is provided based on the setting. It is transmitted to the payout control board 15 by the serial communication circuit 108. In the following description, the transmission operation of the payout control command from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 includes a series of operations by the CPU 104 and the serial communication circuit 108 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. To do.

  For example, a payout notification command as an electrical signal is transmitted from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11. The payout notification command is set to transmit the payout notification command by the CPU 214 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15, and the serial number provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 is based on the setting. It is transmitted to the main board 11 by the communication circuit 218. In the following description, the transmission operation of the payout notification command from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11 includes a series of operations by the CPU 214 and the serial communication circuit 218 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150. To do. In addition, in the following description, not only a command for a predetermined operation from one of the main board 11 and the payout control board 15 to the other, but also a notification signal for notifying the other of the operation state of the other is a payout control command or a payout It shall be included in the notification command.

  Various control commands are transmitted and received between the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 and the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 in order to perform various controls related to payout operations. Is done. In addition to the transmission / reception of the payout control command and the payout notification command by serial communication, the payout control board 15 also transmits / receives a payout control signal.

  In the ROM 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100, various selection data and decision data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the control code to be a user program for game control and a security check program, Stores table data and the like. For example, the ROM 105 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the CPU 104 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 105 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 104 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols. Table data constituting the table is stored.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 105. In this embodiment, as the special figure display result determination table, a first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 5A and a second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A has a variable display result before a fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Reference is made to determine whether or not the game is to be a “big hit” and whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” and control is made to the small hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table to be. The second special figure display result determination table 130B shows the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Reference is made to determine whether or not the game is to be a “big hit” and whether or not the variable display result is “small hit” and control is made to the small hit gaming state based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. It is a table to be.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state, a short time state (low accuracy state), or a probability variation state (high accuracy state including both short time and no short time). Depending on whether or not there is a numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result, it is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the gaming state is a normal state, a short-time state (low probability state), or a probability variation state (high probability state), the special figure display result determination table 130B A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result decision table 130A and the second special figure display result decision table 130B, the table data indicating the decision value to be compared with the random value MR1 for special figure display result decision indicates the special figure display result as “big hit”. ”Is data for determination assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state is the probability variation state (high probability state), the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). More decision values are assigned to the “big hit” special figure display result. As a result, in the probability variation state (high probability state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special figure display result is “big hit” compared to the normal state or the short time state (low probability state). If the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a probabilistic state, compared to when it is in a normal state or a short time state. Therefore, the determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the jackpot gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a predetermined range of determined values (a value in the range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determination value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such a setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, The case where the variable display result is determined based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is established. The ratio determined to be controlled in the small hit gaming state as “small hit” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, since it is not determined that the special figure display result is “small hit” and the game state is controlled to the small hit game state, for example, the short time state (low probability high base state) or short time In a game state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, such as an accrual change state (high accuracy high base state), a small hit game state where it is difficult to obtain a prize ball By avoiding frequent occurrences, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interests due to the extended game.

  In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a predetermined range of determination values different from the settings in the first special figure display result determination table 130A are assigned to the special chart display result of “small hit”. Also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determination value than the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the “small hit” special figure display result. In this way, in the high base state such as the short-time state and the time-varying probability changing state, the proportion determined to be controlled to the small hit gaming state is lower than in the low-base state such as the normal state and the time-varying probability changing state. May be. Alternatively, regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table.

  FIG. 6 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 105. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the jackpot game state. This is a table to be referred to. In the jackpot type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed (changed) in the special symbol game is the first special symbol (the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special symbol (second). Depending on whether the special symbol display device 4B is a special game), the numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is "first non-probable change" to "fifth non-probable change", It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “first probability variation” to “fifth probability variation” and “surprise probability”.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the decision value to the big hit type of “surprise” differs depending on whether the variation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the predetermined value (value in the range of “80” to “99”) is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”, while the fluctuation special figure Is the second special figure, no decision value is assigned to the big hit type of “surprise”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. And determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types based on the fact that the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “surprising” can be varied. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, since it is not determined that the big hit type is “surprise” and controlled to the two round big hit state, for example, a normal state such as a short time state (a low probability state or a short time accurate change state). In a gaming state in which a game ball is likely to enter the second starting prize opening formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B, frequent occurrence of a two round big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain a prize ball is avoided, and the game is enjoyed by extending the game. Decline can be prevented.

  Even when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a predetermined range of determined values different from the case where the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, a smaller decision value may be assigned to the “surprise” jackpot type than when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. In this way, the high base state such as the time-short state or the time-varying probability variation state is set to have a lower ratio of the “surprise accuracy” jackpot type than the low-base state such as the normal state or the time variation probability variation state. May be. Alternatively, regardless of whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart or the second special chart, the jackpot type may be determined with reference to the common table data.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative design. 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. Among the cases where the display result is “big hit”, the case where the big hit type is any one of “first uncertain change” to “fifth non-change” or “first positive change” to “third positive change” and “surprise” In addition, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is called a non-reach variation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variation pattern”) and is variable. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is referred to as a hit variation pattern.

  The RAM 106 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 has a game control data holding area as shown in FIG. 10, for example, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 590 is provided. The game control data holding area 590 includes a first special figure storage unit 591A, a second special figure storage unit 591B, a game control flag setting unit 592, a game control timer setting unit 593, and a game control counter setting unit. 594 and a game control buffer setting unit 595.

  The first special figure storage unit 591A satisfies the first start condition in response to the occurrence of the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) in which the first start condition is not established is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 591A associates with the reservation number in the order of winning in the first start winning opening, and acquires (extracts) various kinds of information acquired (extracted) by the CPU 104 based on the establishment of the first start condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating a random number value is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the first special figure storage unit 591A as the storage data.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 591B satisfies the second start condition in response to the occurrence of the start winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. However, the hold data of the special figure game (the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B) in which the second start condition is not established is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 591B associates with the holding number in the order of winning in the second starting winning opening, and acquires (extracts) various kinds of information acquired (extracted) by the CPU 104 based on the establishment of the second starting condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating a random number value is set as pending data, and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, numerical data indicating the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, Is stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 591B as holding data.

  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 for 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 104 to count part or all of the game random numbers so that the software 104 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random number values MR2 to MR5 is stored as random count values, and each random number is randomly or irregularly set according to the execution of software by the CPU 104. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 104 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 103, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 103. The random count value may be updated by applying predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing to all or part of the numerical data.

  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 effect control ROM incorporated in or externally provided in the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. Various data tables are stored. For example, the effect control ROM includes a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 120A to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data constituting the determination table, pattern data constituting various effect control patterns, and the like. It is remembered.

  As an example, in the effect control ROM, the CPU 120A controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, an effect control pattern at the time of special figure fluctuation and various effect control patterns.

  The special-control variation production control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variation patterns in the period from the start of the variation of the special symbol in the special-sign game until the finalized special symbol that is the special-sign display result is derived and displayed. It is composed of data indicating control contents of various effect operations such as a variable display operation of decorative symbols, an effect display operation in a reach effect, or various effect display operations not accompanied by a variable display of decorative symbols. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 9A shows a configuration example of the effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special control change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, includes, for example, an effect control process timer determination value, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, and an end code. It is composed of control data for controlling various performance operations, and it is only necessary to set the contents of various performance controls, the timing of switching the performance control, and the like in time series. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for designating the content of operation control in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value (determination value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM incorporated in the effect control microcomputer 120. ) And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) of each effect operation is set in advance. In place of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120 when a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11. Data indicating the switching timing of effect control or the like may be set corresponding to predetermined control content or processing content.

  The display control data includes data indicating the display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating the variation mode of each decorative pattern during variable display of the decorative pattern. That is, the display control data is data that designates the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The voice control data includes data indicating the voice output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating the output mode of sound effects in conjunction with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol, for example. Yes. That is, the audio control data is data that designates an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes data indicating the lighting operation mode of the light emitter, such as a game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for designating the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period during which an operation on the operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of the rendering operation when the operation is detected effectively, and the like. That is, the operation detection control data is data that designates an effect operation corresponding to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data do not have to be included in all the effect control patterns, but an effect control pattern including a part of the control data according to the contents of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining various rendering operations executed according to the contents of the rendering control pattern. In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 120A determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character Control is performed to display an effect image such as an image or a background image in the display area of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a manner specified by the sound control data, and control is performed to cause the light emitter to blink in a manner specified by the lamp control data, which is specified by the operation detection control data. Control for changing the rendering operation is performed based on the operation on the operation unit detected during the period. Note that dummy data (data not specifying control) may be set as data corresponding to a production component that does not become a control target even though it corresponds to the production control process timer determination value.

  The CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the effect control ROM and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM. The storage address of the effect control ROM of the pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, and the reading position of the stored data in the effect control ROM may be specified. After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control. In this way, the CPU 120 </ b> A performs effects devices (image display device 5, speakers 8 </ b> L, 8 </ b> R, game effect lamp 9, etc.) according to the contents of process data # 1 to process data #n (n is an arbitrary integer) included in the effect control pattern. The control of the light emitter etc. is advanced. In each process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n and voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with production control process timer determination values # 1 to #n are provided. Data #n, lamp control data # 1 to lamp control data #n, and operation detection control data # 1 to operation detection control data #n indicate the control content of the rendering operation in the rendering device and specify the execution of the rendering control. Control execution data # 1 to production control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control microcomputer 120 to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, or the like. In the VDP 121 that has received a command from the effect control microcomputer 120, the image data indicated by the command is read from the effect data memory 122 and temporarily stored in the VRAM. In the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the production control microcomputer 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. Expand.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from the power supply board 10 is started and the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, the game control as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 10 is performed after the CPU 104 executes a predetermined security check process. Execute main processing.

  When the game control main process shown in FIG. 10 is started, the CPU 104 first sets the interruption prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode for maskable interrupts is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designation address is set for the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the gaming control microcomputer 100 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is Set to the mode indicating the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 104 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter in the stack.

  Next, the CPU 104 starts outputting a connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 150 (step S4). When the CPU 104 starts outputting the connection signal in step S4, the CPU 104 sends a connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 150 unless the power supply of the gaming machine is stopped or output is impossible due to some communication error. Output continuously.

  Subsequently, the built-in device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, settings (initialization) of the reset / interrupt controller 102, the timer circuit 107, and the like, which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) of the game control microcomputer 100, are performed. Thereafter, the CPU 104 sets the RAM 106 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  When the RAM 106 is set in an accessible state in step S6, a predetermined signal output timer may be cleared and the timer value may be initialized to “0”. As an example, a condition satisfaction signal output timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control timer setting unit 593 is cleared, and the timer value is initialized to “0”. The condition satisfaction signal output timer measures the output time of a payout condition satisfaction signal indicating that a predetermined payout condition is satisfied when the cumulative number of prize balls reaches a predetermined number (for example, “10”) or more. Used. By clearing the condition establishment signal output timer when the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the payout condition establishment signal that was being output immediately before the power is turned off is not continuously output after the power is turned on again. It is possible to prevent the payout condition satisfaction signal based on the fact that the payout condition is satisfied once being divided and output externally twice before and after the power is shut off.

  You may make it perform the software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) which controls progress of a game with software. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay process is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board cannot receive the command transmitted from the game control board (main board 11) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 15). Can be prevented.

  In the clear signal check process, the CPU 104 checks whether or not the clear signal (operation detection signal) in the on state is transmitted from the clear switch 501, that is, whether or not the clear switch 501 is turned on (step S <b> 7). Note that the CPU 104 may confirm the state of the clear signal (on / off) only once via the input port 2, but may confirm the state of the clear signal multiple times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is an off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds), the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed. If it is confirmed that the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a delay time of a predetermined time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to once or twice, but may be three or more times. It is also possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch 501 is not turned on in step S7, data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. It is confirmed whether or not (step S8). In this embodiment, when power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that such power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 104 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop is stored. When it is confirmed that the power supply stop process is not being performed, the CPU 104 executes an initialization process.

  Whether or not the power supply stop process has been performed is determined by the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop process corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop process (for example, 2). ) Is confirmed by whether or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop process has been executed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop process, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop process has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time when the power supply is stopped is stored, the CPU 104 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. Also, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checksum is set. Then, the exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the pointer value is incremented by 1, and the checksum calculation count value is decremented by 1. The above processing is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 104 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and sets the inverted data as the checksum.

  In the power supply stop process, a checksum is calculated by the same process as described above, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power supply is stopped after an unexpected power failure or the like, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) is normal (matched). That the check result is not normal means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state when the power supply is stopped, the initialization process (the processes of steps S10 and S11) executed at the time of power-on that is not when the power supply is stopped is stopped. Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 104 sets the setting at the time of power interruption recovery in order to return the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric parts control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. This is performed (step S91). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 106). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 104 sets transmission of a command corresponding to the restoration of power interruption by setting the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 105 as a pointer. After this transmission setting is made, a backup command is transmitted after a serial communication circuit setting process in step S15a described later is performed.

  After the setting at the time of restoration of power interruption is thus performed in step S91, whether or not data indicating that the gaming state when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (at the time of power interruption) is a probable change state is stored. Is determined (step S92). That is, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, the clear switch 501 is off and the initialization process is not executed. It is determined whether or not data indicating that the gaming state in 1 is a probability variation state (high probability state) as a special gaming state is stored.

  As an example, stored data indicating the state (on / off) of the probability change flag is checked in the backup area of the RAM 106. At this time, it may be determined whether or not data indicating the special gaming state is stored in correspondence with whether or not the probability variation flag is ON. In this embodiment, since the entire RAM 106 is backed up, the content of the probability variation flag is stored for a predetermined period after the power supply is stopped, regardless of the area in the RAM 106. Will be.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to determining whether or not data indicating the special gaming state is stored in correspondence with whether or not the probability variation flag is ON. For example, the stored data may be read from a predetermined storage area separately from the probability change flag. More specifically, based on the fact that the power-off signal is output when the power-off processing (see step S20 in FIG. 11) is executed, the data indicating the state of the probability change flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 ( This data is stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply is stopped. In this case, by the process of step S91, the probability variation flag corresponding to the stored data in the predetermined area of the RAM 106 may be set to restore the gaming state when the power supply is stopped (when power is interrupted). . Further, as the special game state, it may be determined whether or not data indicating not only the probability variation state but also the short time state is stored. For example, the state of the time reduction flag stored in the backup area of the RAM 106 is checked, and it is determined whether data indicating the special gaming state is stored according to whether the time reduction flag is on. May be.

  When there is a probability change memory at the time of power interruption (or memory of a special gaming state including a time reduction state), the output of the on-time state signal is designated (step S93). For example, the CPU 104 may designate the output of the on-time state signal by holding the state of the probability change flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 as it is. After the output state signal is designated, the input state signal is externally output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the external device. It should be noted that the output of the on-state signal is started after the information output process (see step S28 in FIG. 11) based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt after the output on the on-state signal is specified in step S93. I can't. For example, as the processing of step S93, after setting the input state signal output bit position of the information buffer, the information buffer is set to the output value, and the output value is output to the output port 0, whereby the input state signal The external output may be started.

  In this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the output of the on-time state signal is designated by holding the state of the probability variation flag as it is. That is, the state (ON / OFF) of the probability change flag indicates whether or not the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a probability change state, and specifies whether to output an on-time state signal when the power is turned on. Will show. In this way, by sharing the data indicating the state of the probability change flag corresponding to whether or not the gaming state is the probability change state with the data for specifying the output whether or not to output the state signal at the time of input, It is not necessary to prepare dedicated data for outputting the on-state signal externally, and an increase in the data capacity stored in the RAM 106 can be prevented.

  It should be noted that the on-state signal output may be designated by setting an on-state signal output designation flag, which is provided separately from the probability variation flag, to an on state. When the power-on state signal output designation flag is set to the on-state based on the fact that the initialization process is not executed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on and the special game state such as the probability change state is turned on, It only needs to indicate the output designation of the hour state signal.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 104 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that the predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 106. Subsequently, initial setting of the work area is performed (step S11). For example, the CPU 104 sets the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 105 as a pointer, and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table in the work area.

  By the processing in step S11, for example, a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, a ball-out flag, and the like are selectively processed according to the control state. An initial value is set in the flag for this.

  Further, the CPU 104 performs transmission setting for the initialization command (step S12). For example, the start address of the initialization command transmission table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer, and an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents is transmitted to the sub board. As an initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5, an initialization command to the payout control board 15, or the like can be used. After setting in step S13, an initialization command is transmitted after serial communication circuit setting in step S15a described later is performed.

  Further, the CPU 104 sets a predetermined security signal output time (30 seconds in this example) corresponding to the initialization process (step S13). For example, a timer initial value corresponding to the security signal output time is set in a security signal information timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106. The security signal information timer is a timer for measuring the ON time of a security signal output externally. In this embodiment, when a predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in step S13, an information output process (see S28 in FIG. 11) described later is executed, so that the gaming machine is turned on. When the initialization process is executed, a security signal is externally output for a predetermined time (in this example, 30 seconds).

  In response to the start of power supply (power-on) in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the CPU 104 performs setting for outputting the gaming machine specific information externally (step S14). As settings for externally outputting gaming machine specific information, for example, a specific information output request flag for requesting external output of gaming machine specific information is set, and a reading start address of gaming machine specific information is set in a specific information read pointer To do.

  Further, the CPU 104 executes a random number circuit setting process for initially setting the random number circuit 103 (step S15). In this case, the CPU 104 performs setting according to a predetermined random number circuit setting program to make the random number circuit 103 update the random number value.

  Subsequently, the CPU 104 initializes the serial communication circuit 108 (step S15a). In this case, the CPU 104 sets data stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 105 in the serial communication circuit 108 in accordance with the serial communication circuit setting program, thereby causing the serial communication circuit 108 to serially communicate with the payout control microcomputer 150. Set up.

  When the serial communication circuit 108 is initialized, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of interrupt processing to be executed in response to the interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 (step S15b). In this case, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of interrupt processing by executing processing according to a predetermined interrupt priority setting program.

  For example, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of each interrupt process according to a predetermined interrupt process priority table including the default priority of each interrupt process. In this embodiment, the CPU 104 performs initialization according to the interrupt processing priority table so as to preferentially execute an interrupt process that causes the occurrence of a communication error in the serial communication circuit 108 as the cause of the interrupt. In this case, for example, the CPU 104 sets an interrupt priority execution flag at the time of communication error indicating that priority is given to interrupt processing whose cause is an interrupt.

  In this embodiment, when a timer interrupt and an interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 are generated at the same time, the CPU 104 preferentially performs an interrupt process by the timer interrupt.

  In addition, the default priority of each interrupt process can be changed by the user. For example, the gaming control microcomputer 100 stores designation information for designating an interrupt process set by a user (for example, a game machine manufacturer) in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 105 in advance. Then, the CPU 104 sets the priority of interrupt processing according to the designation information stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 105.

  In addition to steps S15 to S15b, a part of the setting process of the random number circuit 103 and the serial communication circuit 108 is also executed in the process of step S5. For example, in step S5, an initial value is set in the baud rate register, communication setting register, interrupt control register, and status register of the serial communication circuit 108 as the built-in device register.

  Then, the CPU 104 performs timer interrupt setting so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) (step S16). When the timer interrupt setting is completed, the CPU 104 first disables the interrupt (step S17), executes the initial value random number update process (step S18a) and the display random number update process (step S18b), The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 104 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, and interrupts enable state when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are finished. To.

  When the interrupt-permitted state is set in step S19, the timer interrupt or interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 is permitted until the next step S17 is executed and the interrupt-prohibited state is set. . If a timer interrupt occurs while the interrupt permission state is set, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a timer interrupt process to be described later. In this embodiment, priority is given to the interrupt process before the timer interrupt or the interrupt request is set to be permitted by executing step S15b before the loop process from step S17 to step S19. Processing for setting or changing the order is performed.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the initialization process is not executed in the game control main process executed by the CPU 104 based on the user program stored in the program data area of the ROM 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. In addition, based on the fact that the data indicating that the gaming state is the special gaming state is stored, the input state signal is designated in step S93. That is, the external output of the input state signal is performed based on the user program. Note that the external output of the on-state signal is not limited to that performed based on the user program. For example, the external output of the power-on state signal when the power is turned on may be performed by hardware. Alternatively, if the security check program is executed before executing the user program read from the ROM 105 when the power is turned on, the output setting of the on-state signal is performed in the processing executed by the CPU 104 based on the security check program. And information buffer setting may be performed. That is, the external output of the input state signal may be performed based on a system program different from the user program. In this case, the determination as to whether or not data indicating the special gaming state is stored may be performed prior to the determination as to whether or not the clear switch 501 is on. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which the on-time state signal is output externally stores data indicating that it is in a special gaming state when the power is turned on. By operating the clear switch 501 or the like by the site manager, the stored contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be surely initialized (cleared) by executing the initialization process.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation) of the clear switch 501 is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (step S7; Yes), step S10, The initialization process of S11 is executed. In this case, the security signal output time is set in step S13, so that the security signal in the on state is output to the outside for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). On the other hand, when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, based on the fact that the predetermined operation of the clear switch 501 is not performed (step S7; No), initialization of steps S10 and S11 is performed. If the process is not executed, the power failure recovery setting is performed (step S91), and it is determined whether data indicating a special game state such as a probability change state is stored (step S92). . When such data is stored (step S92; Yes), the on-state signal at the time of on-state is externally output based on the output designation in step S93.

  Next, timer interrupt processing in the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a game control timer interrupt process executed based on a timer interrupt generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) in the game control microcomputer 100. When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the game control main process, specifically, during a period when interrupts are permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 is executed. Executes a game control timer interrupt process activated in response to the occurrence of a timer interrupt. In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 104 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether the power-off signal is turned on) (step S20). ). Then, the CPU 104, through the switch circuit 114, includes a combination operation switch 26, a gate switch 21, first and second start port switches 22A and 22B, a count switch 23, a general winning port switch 24, a winning confirmation switch 25, and the like. A switch detection signal is input to detect the input of each switch (switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is ON, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Subsequently, the CPU 104 executes a display control process for performing display control of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the normal symbol display device 20 and the like (step S22). Thereafter, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S23). Also, a game random number update process is executed (step S24).

  After executing the game random number update process, a special symbol process process is executed (step S25). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol is processed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of the display operation in the display device 4B and setting of opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S26). The CPU 104 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 104 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the payout control board 15 or is transmitted from the payout control board 15. Command control processing for receiving a control command is executed (step S27).

  After executing the command control process, the CPU 104 executes a process for outputting an information output signal to an external device such as a hall computer as an information output process (step S28). In addition, the CPU 104 executes a process of transmitting / receiving (input / output) signals to / from the payout control microcomputer 150 via the serial communication circuit 108 and, when a winning occurs, sets the number of winning balls. Sphere processing is executed (step S29).

  Subsequent to the winning ball process, the CPU 104 executes a process for externally outputting a test signal serving as a test terminal output signal as a test terminal process (step S30), and then ends the game control timer interrupt process. . By executing the test terminal process, the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by a test device externally connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S25 of FIG. 11 as special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process, the CPU 104 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 13 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 104 first starts 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), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S202). The CPU 104 only needs to be able to 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 594, for example. 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 595 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), 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. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4”) (step S205). The CPU 104 only needs to be able to 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 594, for example. 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 595 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 594, is updated so as to add 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 104 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 103 and the game control counter setting unit 594. The numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 591A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 591B.

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, transmission setting of a start port winning designation command corresponding to the start port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 105 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 is set to transmit a first start opening winning designation command. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 105 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. Setting for transmitting the second start opening winning designation command is performed. Further, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 105 in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. For this purpose (step S212). 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 of step S27 shown in FIG. 11 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the start port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the start port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when both of the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of a game ball that is effective at the same time, they are executed within a predetermined time (for example, within 4 milliseconds). By this process (timer interrupt process), a process based on the fact that both of the switches have detected a valid start winning game ball is executed. That is, when the first start port switch 22A is on in step S201, the processing in steps S202 and S203 is performed, and then the processing in steps S207 to S212 is performed, and then the start port buffer value is determined in step S213. In response to “1”, the process of step S214 is executed, and then the process proceeds to step S204. Then, when the second start port switch 22B is on in step S204, the processing of steps S205 to S212 is executed, and then in step S213, the start port buffer value is “2”. After performing the process of S215, the start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 104 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 in accordance with the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, whether or not the variable symbol display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is set to “big hit” or “small hit” based on the numerical data indicating the random value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result. It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and 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 (big hit symbol, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B) Either a small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  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 for determining the variation pattern type as one of a plurality of types based on the result of determining whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, Corresponding to the determination result of the pattern type, a process for determining the variation pattern as one of a plurality of types is included.

  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. It includes processing to measure For example, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special diagram variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special diagram variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593, is subtracted or incremented by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic by the first special symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic by the second special symbol display device 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation process in step S112 is performed by the first special symbol display device 4A using the first special symbol in the special symbol game or the second special symbol display device 4B. It suffices if it is a process for controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the game by a common processing routine. 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 big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is turned on. Is passed, and if it passes, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. When the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. Further, when both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are 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”. In the pre-hit opening pre-processing, the execution of the round is started in the big hit gaming state, and a setting is made so that the big winning opening is opened (first state) by the big winning opening door provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7. Processing is included. At this time, for example, depending on whether the big hit type is “first uncertain change” to “fifth uncertain change”, “first probability change” to “fifth change”, or “surprise change”, You may make it set the upper limit of the period set as an open state. As an example, when the big hit type is controlled to a 16 round big hit state corresponding to any of “first non-probable change” to “third non-probable change” or “first positive change” to “third probable change” In this case, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the opening number of the big winning opening, which is the number of round executions, is set to “16 times”. Further, when the big hit type is controlled to the 8-round big hit state corresponding to any one of “fourth non-probable change”, “fifth non-probable change”, “fourth positive change”, and “fifth positive change”. Sets the upper limit of the period during which the prize winning opening is in the open state to “29 seconds” and sets the number of opening of the prize winning opening, which is the number of round executions, to “8 times”. In addition, in the case of being controlled to the two round big hit state in response to the big hit type being “surprise”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, Set the number of times of opening the grand prize winning opening, which is the number of round executions, to “twice”.

  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 (2nd state) from an open state are included. Then, when returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  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, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is in the open state has reached the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening, or the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening has been reached. In some cases, a process for performing a setting for transmitting an end designation command is included.

  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 and processing that performs various settings for controlling to a probable change state and a short time state corresponding to the jackpot type are included.

  The small hit pre-release process in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This pre-opening process for small hits is a setting for starting the execution of the variable winning action in the small hit game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit”, etc. The processing to perform is included. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, and the big winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. The number of times of opening may be set to “twice”. In addition, in the small hit release pre-processing, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the combination operation gate 33, and if it has passed, a command is sent to notify the effect control board 12 to that effect. Processing is included.

  The small hit releasing process in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “9”. In the small hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the big prize opening is in the open state, and the timing for returning the big prize opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time, etc. The process etc. which determine whether or not were included are included. When returning the big prize opening to the closed state, a process for stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end process in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In this small hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period during which the presentation operation for informing the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the presentation 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 the time has passed is included. Here, when the small hit gaming state is finished, the state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hit gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag and the short time flag.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 104 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S <b> 231). The second special figure holding memory number is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 594 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 591B stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in a random number buffer for variation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595, for example, and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 591B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 594 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the stored value of the special fluctuation figure designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595, is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 594 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

  It should be noted that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to a game executed with priority over the special graphic game using the first special figure. For example, the first start prize opening and the second start prize opening may be used. The execution of the special game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and start winnings are generated. In this case, a table for storing data capable of specifying the order in which the start winnings are generated is provided, and the execution of the special game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. It only has to be determined.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure storage unit 591A stores the hold corresponding to the hold number “1”. As the data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) is shifted upward by one entry in the unit 591A. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 594 may update the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing any of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether to display the special figure variable display result, which is the variable symbol display result, as “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table is selected and set as a usage table (step S239). The CPU 104 may select either the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B as the use table according to the variable special figure designation buffer value. For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is selected, while when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result decision is determined. The table 130B may be selected. Further, the table data in the special figure display result determining table used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current gaming state may be selected. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for change is assigned to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. The special figure display result is determined to be either “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing” depending on which of the special figure display results matches the determined value. (Step S240).

  Since table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, it is determined whether or not the gaming state when the variable display such as the special figure game is started is the certain change state. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” using different determination data. For example, when the game state when variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, table data corresponding to the case where the game state is a normal state or a short time state in the special figure display result determination table is Is selected as normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probability change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probability change state in the special figure display result determination table is used as the special determination data. A special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this.

  After determining the special figure display result in step S240, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S241). If it is determined that the game is a “hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types (step S243). At this time, it suffices to specify whether the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure or the second special figure in accordance with the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value. The CPU 104 refers to the jackpot type determination table 131 to change the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random number value MR2 stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation into “first non-probable change” to “fifth non-probable change”, Compared with the determined values assigned to the big hit types of “first probability variation” to “fifth probability variation” and “surprising probability”, the big hit type is “first non-probability variation” to “fifth non-probability variation”, “first Any one of “probability change” to “fifth probability change” or “surprise accuracy” is determined (step S244). Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Remember. As an example, if the big hit type is “first non-probable change”, the big hit type buffer value is “0”, “2” if it is “second non-probable change”, and “2” if it is “third non-probable change”. "4" for "4th non-probability", "4" for "5th non-change", "5" for "1st change", "2nd change" If it is “3”, it is “7”. If it is “4”, it is “8”. If it is “5”, it is “9”. If there is, it may be “10”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “small hit” (step S246). When it is determined that the game is “small hit” (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that the game is not “small hit” (step S246; No), or after performing any of the processes in steps S245 and S247, whether to control the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the prior determination as to whether or not, and further, the determination result of the jackpot type when the jackpot game state is set (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is not “small hit”, a lost symbol is obtained corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S246 that the special figure display result is “small hit”, the small figure corresponding to the pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “small hit”. The special symbol indicating the number “2” as the symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. When it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, “5”, which are big hit symbols, according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S244, One of the special symbols indicating the numbers “7” and “9” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the big hit type is any one of “first non-probable change” to “third non-probable change”, a special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes a 16-round non-probable big hit symbol is determined as a special special symbol. Set to. In addition, depending on the decision result that the big hit type is “4th non-probable change” or “5th non-probable change”, a special symbol showing the number of “5” that becomes the 8-round non-probable big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol To do. Also, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is any one of “first probability variation” to “third probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the 16-round probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. . Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “fourth probability variation” or “fifth probability variation”, the special symbol indicating the number “9” that becomes the eight round probability variation big hit symbol is set as the confirmed special symbol. A special symbol indicating the number “1”, which is a two-round probability variable big hit symbol, is set as a confirmed special symbol according to the determination result that the big hit type is “surprise”.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. . When the number of first special figure reservation storage is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. In this demonstration display setting, for example, a production control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined production image on the screen of the image display device 5 is used as the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the effect control board 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.

  Further, in the process of step S250, the transmission setting of the background designation command may be performed together with the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Thus, even when the special game is not started after the power is turned on or after the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state, the background image corresponding to the gaming state at that time is displayed on the production control microcomputer 120 of the production control board 12. You can be notified.

  In such special symbol normal processing, for example, in step S240, the special symbol display result is determined as one of “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”, etc. Whether or not to be a big hit symbol, whether or not to control the game state to a small hit game state with the special symbol variable display result as a predetermined display result as a variable display result in the special figure game It can be determined before the special figure display result is derived.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 of FIG. 12 as the variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 104 first determines a variation pattern based on the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type (step S261). In the process of step S261, one of a plurality of variation pattern type determination tables prepared in advance according to the special figure display result may be selected as the use table, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the random value MR3. Then, the variation pattern determination table based on the determination result of the variation pattern type is selected as the use table, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the random number MR4 for determining the variation pattern. Here, in the variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the case where the special figure display result is “losing”, the random value is obtained for the variation pattern type including the non-reach variation pattern and the variation pattern type including the reach variation pattern. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with MR3 is assigned, and by determining the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3, it may be determined whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is to be the reach state.

  After the change pattern is determined in step S261, a special figure change time corresponding to the change pattern is set (step S262). In the process of step S262, a timer initial value determined in advance according to the special figure change time is set in a special figure change timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. In this case, every time the special symbol variation process in step S112 shown in FIG. 19 is executed, for example, the special symbol variation timer value is updated so as to be decremented by 1, and the value becomes “0”. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time since the start of the special symbol variation has reached the special symbol variation time. Alternatively, in the process of step S262, by clearing the special figure fluctuation timer, “0” may be set as the timer initial value, and a special figure fluctuation end determination value corresponding to the special figure fluctuation time may be set. . In this case, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 19 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated to be incremented by 1, and the value reaches the special diagram variation end determination value. In this case, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol has reached the special symbol change time.

  After performing the process of step S262, the setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game is performed (step S263). In the process of step S263, according to the value of the variable special symbol designation flag, the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B are displayed. Any one of the special figure games used may be started. As an example, if the value of the variable special symbol designation flag is “1”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is set to be readable from the ROM 105. To do. On the other hand, if the value of the variable special symbol designation flag is “2”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B can be read from the ROM 105. Set to. Then, based on the set special symbol display control data, a drive signal is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. What is necessary is just to start the fluctuation display of a special figure or a 2nd special figure.

  Subsequently, a setting for transmitting various commands at the start of special figure change from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S264). For example, when the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “1”, a first variation prepared in advance for sequentially transmitting a first variation start command, a variation pattern designation command, and a variable display result notification command. Select the start command table and set it in the send command buffer. On the other hand, when the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “2”, the second variation prepared in advance is used to sequentially transmit the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command. Select the start command table and set it in the send command buffer. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variation start command or the second variation start command is transmitted, Finally, a variation pattern designation command may be transmitted.

  In the process of step S264, settings for transmitting a background designation command, a pending storage number notification command, and the like may be performed. By performing transmission setting of the background designation command in the process of step S264, the background image corresponding to the gaming state at the start of the special figure game can be notified to the effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control board 12. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S265), and then the fluctuation pattern setting process is terminated.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 12 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 104 first determines whether the big hit flag is on or off (step S281). At this time, if the big hit flag is ON (step S281; Yes), a process of transmitting a big hit condition satisfaction command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S283). The big hit condition establishment command is a command for notifying the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  After executing the processing of step S283, it is determined whether or not the time-shortening control is being performed in response to whether the time-shortening flag is on (step S284). If the time reduction control is being performed (step S284; Yes), the big hit type buffer value is read (step S285), and the big hit type is changed from “first non-probable change” to “fifth non-probable change”, “first positive change” to Specify whether it is “fifth variation” or “surprise”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “surprise” (step S286).

  If it is determined in step S286 that the hit type is “Crash” (Step S286; Yes), the special figure display result is “Big hit” and “Crash” hit type during execution of the time reduction control. In response to the control, the short / medium collision probability flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (step S287). In this way, by setting the short / medium rush accuracy flag to the ON state, in response to the “probability big hit” during the execution of the short time control, the time change accuracy change state where the time reduction control is performed together with the probability change control after the end of the two round big hit state Can be transferred to. Regardless of whether or not the time reduction control was performed before the round big hit state, after the two round big hit state is completed, the probability variation control is performed while the time reduction control is not performed. In the case of controlling to a highly accurate and low base state, the processing of steps S284 to S287 may be skipped.

  When the time reduction flag is off at step S284 (step S284; No), when the big hit type is not “coincidence” at step S286 (step S286; No), or after executing the process of step S287 Then, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the combination operation gate 33 based on whether or not it is detected by the combination operation switch 26 (step S289). Specifically, in the process of step S289, for example, based on the fact that the big hit flag is turned on, the detection of the combination operation switch 26 is validated, and whether or not there is a game ball that has passed since the big hit flag was turned on. Determine whether. When the game ball passes through the combination operation gate 33 (step S289; Yes), a big hit start designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S290). And the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S290A). In the process of step S290A, for example, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start stage production waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. After executing the process of step S290A, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S290B). Then, settings are made to end the probability variation control and the time reduction control (step S291). For example, in the process of step S291, the probability variation flag and the time reduction flag are cleared and turned off. Further, if the time reduction count value is a value other than “0”, the time reduction count counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”. Thereafter, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S292), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the combination operation gate 33 in step S289 (step S289; No), the special symbol stop process is terminated without updating the value of the special figure process flag.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S281 (step S281; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S293). When the small hit flag is on (step S293; Yes), a process of transmitting a small hit establishment command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S294). The small hit establishment command is a command for notifying the effect control board 12 that the variable display result is “small hit”. After the process of step S294 is executed, an effect waiting time at the start of a small hit is set (step S295). For example, in the process of step S295, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the small hit start presentation waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a small hitting start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S296). Further, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S297). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit pre-release processing (step S298).

  When the small hit flag is OFF in step S293 (step S293; No), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S299). After executing one of the processes in steps S298 and S299, it is determined whether or not the probability variation control and the time-shortening control are to be ended (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, it is determined whether or not the time count count value is “0”. If the value is other than “0”, the time count count value is updated to be subtracted by one. Then, when the updated time count count value becomes “0”, it may be determined to end the time control. At this time, if it is determined that the time reduction control is to be ended, a setting for ending the time reduction control is performed, for example, by clearing the time reduction flag to turn it off. Further, the time variation control may be terminated and the probability variation control may be terminated. Alternatively, during the probability variation control in which the probability variation control is being performed, the time-shortening control may be continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. In addition to the determination as to whether or not the time-shortening control is ended, the determination as to whether or not the probability variation control is ended may be performed. Then, after setting for transmitting a background designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S301), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 12 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 104 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S <b> 311). As an example, in the post-hit opening post-processing in step S116 shown in FIG. 12, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit end presentation waiting time is set. Set to the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S311, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (for example, “0” or the like). Whether or not the big hit end production waiting time has elapsed may be determined according to whether or not the game has been done. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  When the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value is read (step S312), and the big hit type is "first non-probable change" to "fifth non-probable change" It is specified whether it is “first probability variation” to “fifth probability variation” or “surprising accuracy”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the identified jackpot type is “surprise” (step S313).

  When it is determined in step S313 that the big hit type is “probability” (step S313; Yes), it is determined whether or not the short / medium collision probability flag is on (step S314). If the hour / medium collision probability flag is on (step S314; Yes), the hour / medium collision probability flag is cleared and initialized to an off state (step S315), and then the process proceeds to step S316. On the other hand, when the short / medium collision probability flag is OFF in step S314 (step S314; No), the process proceeds to step S317.

  When it is determined in step S313 that the big hit type is not “probable” (step S313; No), after executing the process of step S315, setting for starting the time reduction control is performed (step S316). For example, the CPU 104 sets the time reduction flag to the on state, and sets a predetermined count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control to the time reduction counter Set to.

  When it is determined in step S314 that the short / medium collision probability flag is off (step S314; No), after executing the process of step S316, the jackpot type identified by the process of step S312 is “non-probable change”. It is determined whether or not (step S317). When it is determined that the big hit type is not “non-probable change” (step S317; No), setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S318). For example, the CPU 104 sets the probability variation flag to the on state.

  When it is determined in step S317 that the big hit type is “non-probable change” (step S317; Yes), after executing the process of step S318, the special figure process flag value is initialized to “0” ( Step S319), the big hit end processing is ended.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step 118 of FIG. 12 as the small hit release pre-processing. In the small hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 104 first determines whether or not the small hit start presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S251). At this time, if the small hitting start production waiting time has not elapsed (step S251; No), whether or not the game ball has passed through the combination operation gate 33 is detected by the combination operation switch 26. (Step S254). Specifically, in the process of step S254, for example, there is a game ball that has passed since the small hit flag was turned on, based on the fact that the small hit flag was turned on. It is determined whether or not. When the game ball has passed through the combination operation gate 33 (step S254; Yes), a process of transmitting a small hitting prize command indicating that there has been a winning at the bonus action gate 33 at the small hitting (step S254). S255). After executing the process of step S255, or when it is determined in step S254 that the game ball has not passed through the combination operation gate 33 (step S254; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated. The pre-opening process for small hits is terminated. Here, in the process of step S255, after the command transmission, the small winning prize command transmission completion flag is set to ON. After the small hitting winning command is transmitted, the process flag value is not updated and the small hit releasing pre-processing is completed. Therefore, when the small hit releasing pre-processing is executed again, in step S251, the small hitting start presentation waiting time is performed. If has not elapsed, the process of step S254 is executed again. For this reason, the small win-time winning command transmitted flag is set to ON, and it is determined whether or not the small-hit winning command transmitted flag is ON in the process of step S251. If it is ON, step S254 is determined. And the process of S255 may be skipped. It should be noted that the small winning prize command transmission completion flag may be provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106.

  When the small hitting start production waiting time has elapsed in step S251 (step S251; Yes), an opening start setting for changing the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state is performed (step S252). At this time, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is performed. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “9” (step S306), and then the small hit release pre-processing is terminated.

  Next, the contents of effects performed by the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, it is advantageous for the player to fire a game ball toward the left game area 2A rather than the right game area 2B when in the normal game state and the time-varying probability change state (hereinafter, the normal game state). Those who have fired a game ball toward the right game area 2B rather than the left game area 2A when in the short-time state, the time-varying probability change state (hereinafter, short-time state, etc.), or the big hit game state or the small hit game state Is advantageous to the player. In other words, when the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is more advantageous for the player than the left game area 2A, and the normal game If the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the state, it is more disadvantageous for the player than being fired toward the left game area 2A.

  That is, when the game ball is launched toward the right game area 2B in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, it is advantageous for the player than being launched toward the left game area 2A. This is because the opening control of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is performed. When the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the short-time state or the like, it is advantageous for the player to fire toward the left game area 2A, for example, to the normal winning ball apparatus 6A This is because there is a high possibility that the big hit gaming state is more advantageously controlled when the game ball enters the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B than when the game ball enters.

  Further, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the normal game state or the like, it is more disadvantageous for the player than firing toward the left game area A, for example, a normal winning ball apparatus This is because the probability of entering the game ball into the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is lower than that of 6A, thereby reducing the number of winning balls due to the occurrence of winning and making it difficult to satisfy the variable display start condition.

  Therefore, the CPU 120A notifies the player that the left-handed instruction notification to notify the player that the game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A or the right to notify the player that the game ball should be fired to the right game area 2B according to the gaming state. One of the hit instruction notifications is performed. Also, especially when the area where the game ball should be launched changes with the transition of the game state, there is a risk of losing if the player keeps hitting the game ball as it is without noticing this. A notification indicating the area to be fired is performed.

  CPU 120 </ b> A determines the gaming state based on the effect control command transmitted from main board 11, and makes a notification indicating the firing area according to the gaming state. Specifically, for example, a right-handed instruction is notified in a big hit gaming state, a small-hit gaming state, a short-time state, and the like, and a left-handed instruction is notified in a normal gaming state. The first variable display of the transitioned gaming state, especially when the launch area changes in response to the transition of the gaming state, such as when the short time state transitions after the end of the big hit gaming state and the transition to the normal gaming state Notification is performed after the start of. For example, since the right-handed instruction is notified during the short-time state, the left-handed instruction is notified to notify the player that the game ball should be launched into the left game area 2A.

  The timing for this notification is basically when the first variation start command (first variation start command, second variation start command) transmitted after the completion of the time reduction state is received, that is, transition to the normal gaming state. When the first variable display is started.

  Here, when it is in the short-time state, it is in a state where a game ball is likely to win the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Therefore, it is considered that the change start command transmitted first after the completion of the time saving state is the change start command transmitted based on the first pending reservation after the transition to the normal gaming state.

  For those that do not shift to the short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends, it is highly likely that a start win has occurred during the big hit gaming state or before the big hit gaming state occurs, so the big hit gaming state has ended. Sometimes, there is often basically a reserved memory. Therefore, it is considered that the change start command transmitted first after the big hit state is ended is also the change start command transmitted based on the first pending use after the transition to the normal gaming state.

  However, for example, it is difficult to win the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B due to the arrangement of obstacle nails, or the like, for example, the time-variable probability variation state continues for a predetermined number of variable display times after the time-variable probability variation state ends. In this case, from the end of the time-varying probability change state until the end of the timeless probability change state, the game ball was stopped and suspended and digested, or a single shot was made so that no hold occurred, In some cases, there is no pending storage when the time-varying probability change state ends. In such a case, the CPU 120A cannot execute the left-handed instruction notification because the change start command is not transmitted even when the timed accuracy change state ends.

  Further, in the normal gaming state shifted from the short-time state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B provided in the right game area 2B is difficult to be opened and the opening time is extremely short. Is continued, the possibility that the change start command is transmitted based on the winning to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is extremely low. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player continues to make a right strike and loses without performing the left strike instruction notification.

  Therefore, when the CPU 120A receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command after receiving the change start command after the time reduction state ends, the CPU 120A issues a left-handed instruction notification together with the demonstration effect. That is, the customer-waiting demo designation command is transmitted in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) after the special symbol variable display is finished, so that the change start command is not transmitted. In addition, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, it is possible to perform a left-handed instruction notification in the demonstration production.

  Note that, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. A strike instruction notification may be performed. Note that the left-handed instruction notification is performed, for example, after the time-short state is completed, when the normal state is started and the first variable display starts, or when the game ball passes through the passing gate 41 in the normal game state.

  For example, the right-handed instruction notification displays a game ball by displaying a message such as “Please make a right-hand!” Or an effect image indicating a right-pointing arrow in a predetermined opaque display color or a predetermined pattern. What is necessary is just to be able to notify a player that it should fire to the right game area 2B.

  Note that, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 or together with the display of the effect image, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is performed. You may do it. The right-handed instruction notification is, for example, during the big hit gaming state (the first uncertain change) until the variable display result is “big hit” (or “small hit”) and the big hit gaming state (or the small hit gaming state). To 5th non-probability change, 1st change to 5th change) and the short-time state.

  Note that there may be a plurality of notification modes for right-handed instruction notification, and right-handed instruction notification in a mode selected from a plurality of modes may be performed. Further, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is resumed, the CPU 104 determines the internal state of the game control means and the electric component control means such as the effect control means. While the power failure recovery setting for returning the control state to the state at the time of stopping power supply is performed (step S91 in FIG. 10), while any of the right-handed instruction notification is being performed, the pachinko machine When the power supply to 1 is stopped and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is resumed, a predetermined right-handed instruction notification is performed regardless of the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification when the power supply is stopped. . Thus, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped during the right-handed instruction notification and the power supply is resumed, it is determined in advance regardless of the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification when the power supply is stopped. By performing the right-handed instruction notification, it is possible to prevent the player from confusing the right-handed instruction notification when the power failure is restored.

  In addition, the CPU 120A not only receives the first change start command and the customer waiting demonstration designation command after the time reduction state ends, but also the second and third changes after the time reduction state ends. When a start command is received, or after a short time has ended, a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) has elapsed without receiving a change start command after the first and second variable displays are stopped. Alternatively, a left-handed instruction notification may be performed.

  As described above, when the second variable display and the demonstration effect are started after the time-short state is finished, the left-handed instruction notification is repeatedly performed, thereby preventing the left-handed instruction notification from being overlooked.

  When the CPU 120A determines that a predetermined number (for example, two balls) of game balls have passed through the passage gate 41 within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) in the normal game state, the CPU 120A moves the game ball to the right game area 2B. The left-handed instruction notification may be performed by determining that the camera is firing.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described. In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 10, the effect control microcomputer 120 is activated, and the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 19 is executed by the CPU 120A.

  When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 19 is started, the CPU 120A first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the effect control RAM, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 to the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, and is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; No), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and waits.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; Yes), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and command analysis processing is executed (step S74). In the command analysis processing executed in step S74, for example, various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control side reception buffer are read out and then read out. Settings and control corresponding to the effect control command made are performed.

  After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an effect control process is executed (step S75). In the effect control process in step S75, for example, an effect image display operation on the screen of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation in a light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, etc. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, determination, determination, setting, and the like according to the rendering control command transmitted from the main board 11 are performed.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and numerical data indicating a random value counted by a predetermined random counter is used as effect random numbers for effect control. Update with

  After the effect random number update process is executed in step S76, a gate passage process is executed (step S77). In the gate passing process in step S77, the second gate passing notification command within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) from when it is determined in the command analysis process in step S74 that the gate passing notification command is received in the normal gaming state. If it is determined that it has been received, a gate passage notification flag is set so that a left-handed instruction notification is performed. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 19 as the effect control process. In this effect control process, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 selects one of the following processes in steps S180 to S189 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, for example. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S180 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process determines whether to start variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command from the main board 11 is received. The process etc. which determine are included.

  The variable display start setting process in step S181 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, a process of determining a fixed decorative design and a production control pattern according to the variation pattern of the special design, the type of display result, and the like is included.

  The variable display effect process in step S182 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect process, the CPU 120A executes effect control such as display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and effect model control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in a predetermined effect control process timer. Read data. In accordance with the presentation control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121 and various commands to be transmitted to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are determined. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effect controls during execution of the special game using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Is done. Then, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display pattern that is a variable display result of the decoration pattern is displayed by transmitting a predetermined display control signal to the VDP 121, or the special figure game is ended. Effect images corresponding to are displayed.

  The special figure waiting process in step S183 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure hit waiting process, the CPU 120A determines whether or not a big hit condition satisfaction command or a small hit satisfaction command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When a big hit condition satisfaction command or a small hit satisfaction command is received, a right-handed instruction notification is performed. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the production process flag is updated to “6”, which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing. On the other hand, when the small hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit medium effect process. If the big hit condition establishment command or the small hit establishment command is not received, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the effect process flag is “0” which is an initial value. Update to In the waiting process per special figure, when a small hit start designation command is received, or when a big hit start designation command is received and the big hit is “surprising”, a notification of transition to the latent mode (common effect mode) is made. Is done.

  The small hitting effect process in step S184 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In the small hitting effect process, the CPU 120A performs output control of various commands to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control in a small hit game state is performed using various effect devices. In addition, in the small hit effect processing, in response to receiving the small hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end effect processing. To do.

  The small hit end effect process in step S185 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this small hit end effect process, the CPU 120A controls the output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. As a result, various effect controls at the end of the small hit gaming state are performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. In the process of step S185, a setting for shifting to the common performance mode (latent mode) is performed.

  The big hit effect process in step S186 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. In the big hit effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control in a big hit game state is performed using various effect devices. Then, in response to receiving a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process in step S187 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In this ending effect process, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thereby, various effect control at the time of the end of the big hit gaming state is performed using various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” which is an initial value. In the process of step S187, setting is made to shift to the common effect mode (latent mode) when the big hit type is abrupt.

  The demonstration effect start waiting process in step S188 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. This demonstration effect start waiting process is based on whether or not a customer waiting demonstration designation command from the main board 11 is received, and the third variable display is started after the time-short state is ended and the state is shifted to the normal gaming state. If it is not within the period, the demonstration effect control pattern is determined. If it is within the period, the effect control pattern for performing left-handed instruction notification during the demonstration effect is determined. It includes the process of determining.

  The demonstration effect process in step S189 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “9”. In this demonstration effect process, CPU 120A reads effect control execution data such as display control data, audio control data, and lamp control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in response to a timer value in a predetermined effect control process timer. . In accordance with the presentation control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121 and various commands to be transmitted to the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 are determined. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effects during non-execution of the special figure game using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are provided. Control is performed. If left-handed instruction notification is set, an effect image corresponding to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is displayed on the image display device 5 during the demonstration effect.

  The demonstration production start condition includes receiving a customer waiting demonstration designation command, or having passed a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) without receiving a variation start command after the last demonstration production is completed. Further, the end condition of the demonstration effect includes that a predetermined time (for example, 1 minute) has elapsed since the demonstration effect was started, that a change start command was received during the execution of the demonstration effect, and the like. Note that the start condition and end condition of these demonstration effects can be variously changed.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S180 of FIG. 20 as variable display start waiting processing. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 120A first checks whether or not the change start command reception flag based on the first change start command or the second change start command received in the command analysis process is set ( Step S810). If the first variation start command reception flag or the second variation start command reception flag is set (step S810; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S181 in FIG. 20). Is updated to “1” (step S811). If the change start command has not been received (step S810; No), it is confirmed whether or not a customer waiting demo designation command reception flag based on the customer waiting demonstration designation command received in the command analysis process is set (step S812). ). If the demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S812; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “8” which is a value corresponding to the demonstration production start waiting process (step S188 in FIG. 20) (step S812). S813). If the demonstration designation command reception flag is not set (step S812; No), the processing is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S181 in FIG. 20 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 120A first reads the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S820). In the variation pattern command storage area, variation pattern commands that can identify variation patterns received from the main board 11 are stored. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decoration symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specification command storage area (that is, the received display result specification command) (step S821). In this case, CPU 120A determines the stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Next, a symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected (step S823), and a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S824).

  Then, the CPU 120A controls the effect device (the image display device 5 as an effect component, the speakers 8L, 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Execute (step S825).

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S826), and the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the variable display processing (step S182 in FIG. 20). It is updated to a certain “2” (step S827).

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S183 of FIG. 20 as the special figure waiting process. In the special figure waiting process shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not a big hit condition satisfaction command has been received (step S599).

  When it is determined in step S599 that the big hit condition satisfaction command has been received (step S599; Yes), the CPU 120A should launch a game ball to the right game area 2B as shown in FIG. A right-handed instruction notification for notifying the player of this is performed (step S600). Then, it is determined whether or not a jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). If a big hit start designation command is received (step S601; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit medium production processing (step S602). At this time, it is determined whether or not “surprise” is designated as the big hit type by the big hit start designation command (step S603). Here, the big hit start designation command is transmitted from the main board 11 when the game ball wins (passes) to the combination operation gate 33. It will shift to production processing. The right-handed instruction notification is also performed in the big hit effect processing.

  When other than “surprise accuracy” is designated as the big hit type at step S603 (step S603; No), a big hit notification production control pattern prepared in advance to notify the start of the big hit gaming state is selected, The usage pattern is set (step S604). Thereafter, settings for starting control of the big hit notification operation are performed based on the production control execution data read from the production control pattern set as the usage pattern (step S605).

  When it is determined in step S601 that the jackpot designation command has not been received (step S601; No), or after the processing in step S605 is executed, the special symbol waiting process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S599 that the big hit condition establishment command has not been received (step S599; No), it is determined whether or not a small hit establishment command has been received (step S608). If it is determined that the small hit establishment command has been received (step S608; Yes), a right-handed instruction notification as shown in FIG. 24A is performed (step S609). Then, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the combination operation gate 33 (step S610). In the process of step S610, for example, a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds after the right-handed instruction notification is given) after receiving the small hit establishment command is set as the effective period, and the combination operation switch 26 is within the effective period. It may be determined whether or not the game ball has won the combination operation gate 33 based on whether or not the detection signal is received (for example, whether or not a small win winning command is received in the process of step S255). The right-handed instruction notification is also performed in the small hit effect processing.

  When the game ball has not won a winning combination operation gate 31 (step S610; No), it is determined whether or not a small hit start designation command has been received (step S611). When it is determined that the small hit start designation command is received (step S611; Yes), or when it is determined that the game ball is won at the combination operation gate 31 in step S610 (step S610; Yes). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the effect processing for small hitting (step S612). Note that “small hit” is a concept that includes not only the period during which the big winning opening is controlled but also the period after the symbol corresponding to the small win stops (after the small hit is established). Even if it is determined in step S610 that the game ball has won the combination operation gate 31, the value of the effect process flag is a value corresponding to the effect process during the small hit until the small hit start designation command is received. It may not be updated to “4”.

  When “surprise” is designated as the big hit type in step S603 (step S603; Yes), or after the processing of step S612 is executed, a notification of shifting to the common effect mode as shown in FIG. This is performed (step S613). After executing the process of step S613, or when it is determined in step S611 that the small hit start designation command has not been received (step S611; No), the special figure waiting process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S608 that the small hitting establishment command has not been received (step S608; No), it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the value of the effect process flag is determined. Is cleared, the value is initialized to “0” (step S613), and the waiting process per special figure is terminated. As described above, it is notified that the game effect ball is controlled to the common effect mode by passing through the combination action gate 33 in both cases of a sudden hit and a small hit. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest. In the example shown in FIG. 23, an example is shown in which it is determined whether or not each command has been received in the processing of step S599 or step S608, and the processing is shifted. You may make it transfer a process according to the content. In this case, it is sufficient to prepare in advance a variation pattern corresponding to each of the big hit (including the probability), the small hit, and the off. The big hit condition satisfaction command, the small hit start designation command, the big hit start designation command, the small hit start designation command, and the detection signal from the combination operation switch 26 are backed up even when the power is turned off. According to this, since it is possible to recover to the gaming state when the power supply is stopped (power interruption) after the power is turned on again, confusion of the player can be prevented when the game is resumed. Moreover, although the example which performs the common production | generation mode transition alert | report of the aspect shown to FIG. 24 (B) by the process of step S613 was shown, for example, when performing the process of step S613 via the process of step S611 May perform the common effect mode transition notification in the mode shown in FIG. 25 (the mode in which the impact given to the player is smaller than the mode shown in FIG. 24B). According to this, as a result, the common performance mode transition notification in the mode as shown in FIG. 25 is a notification in a mode that is unlikely to be in a probable change state, so that the game ball is passed to the combination operation gate 33. The player can be urged to do so.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of left-handed instruction notification. The left-handed notification as shown in FIG. 26 is, as described above, the image display device 5 according to the transition of the gaming state, such as when the short-time state is terminated and the normal gaming state is transitioned after transitioning after the big hit gaming state is terminated. Should be displayed.

  FIG. 27 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the right-handed instruction notification and the common effect mode transition notification. As shown in FIG. 27 (A), in the case of a sudden hit, the variable display is terminated, a right-handed notification is given in the process of step S600 of FIG. ), The common effect mode transition notification is performed in the process of step S613. Then, the big hit game (probability) is started. On the other hand, in the case of a small hit, after the variable display is finished, a right-handed notification is performed in the process of step S608 in FIG. 23, and a common performance mode transition notification is performed in response to the winning of the combination operation gate 33, After the waiting time set in the process of step S295 in FIG. 16 has elapsed, the small hit game is started. If there is no winning of the combination operation gate 33 in the small hit, the common effect mode transition notification is performed immediately before the small hit game is started through the processing of step S611 in FIG. In addition, when the winning combination action gate 33 is won at the small hit, for example, when the winning is made before the predetermined period elapses after the right-hand notification, the common effect mode is continuously continued until the small hit game is started. When the transition notification is performed and a winning is made after a predetermined period of time has elapsed after the right-hand notification, the notification period of the common effect mode transition notification may be determined according to the winning timing, for example, the continuous notification is not performed.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the common effect mode is obtained when the game ball passes through the combination operation gate 33 in both cases of suddenness and small hits. To be controlled. Therefore, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  In the process of step S289 shown in FIG. 16, for example, based on the fact that the big hit flag is turned on (for example, one second after the big hit flag is turned on), the detection of the combination operation switch 26 is made effective, It is determined whether or not there is a game ball that has passed since the big hit flag is turned on, and if there is a game ball that has passed, a big hit start designation command is transmitted. Then, when the jackpot start designation command is received, the common effect mode transition notification is performed in the process of step S613 in FIG. Further, in the process of step S610 shown in FIG. 23, a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds after the right-handed instruction notification is given) after receiving the small hit establishment command is set as the effective period, and the useful period is included in the effective period. It is determined whether or not a game ball has won a winning combination operation gate 33 depending on whether or not a detection signal from the continuous operation switch 26 has been received. Therefore, even if a game ball wins the combination operation gate 33 before the right-handed instruction notification, the common performance mode transition notification is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the notification that gives the player a sense of incongruity, and it is possible to suppress the decrease in the game interest. Further, since the right-handed instruction notification is performed in the processing of steps S600 and S609 and the small hit effect processing shown in FIG. 23, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged.

  When CPU 120A executes the process of step S613 via the process of step S611, the mode shown in FIG. 25 (the mode in which the impact on the player is smaller than the mode shown in FIG. 24B) is shown. Common production mode transition notification is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prompt the player to pass the game ball to the combination operation gate 33.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the combination operation gate 33 is provided above the passage gate 41 is shown, but this is an example. As shown in FIG. 28, the combination operation gate 33 may be provided on the left side of the game area. In this case, as shown in the drawing, the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball device 7 may be provided in a region different from that in FIG. In such a gaming machine, in place of the right-handed instruction notification, notification (launch instruction notification) may be performed instructing to fire the game ball aiming at the combination operation gate 33. Further, when performing a firing instruction notification in such a gaming machine, as shown in FIG. 27B, the firing instruction notification may be performed during variable display corresponding to the small hit. In that case, it should do as follows. Also, the waiting time from the end of the variable display of the small hits to the start of the small hit game may be any numerical value. It is desirable that it is a time when the game ball can be launched aiming at the combination operation gate 33 after confirming the notification. Note that the firing instruction notification may be performed during variable display corresponding to the accuracy. According to such a configuration, even if the game machine is not a right-handed game machine, the game ball can be controlled to the common effect mode by passing through the combination operation gate 33 in both cases of hitting and small hits. In addition to being notified, the firing instruction is notified during the variable display, so that it is possible to further suppress a decrease in the gaming interest.

  In the above embodiment, an example is shown in which one combination operation gate 33 is provided in the game area, but this is an example. A plurality of combination operation gates 33 may be provided. For example, two combination operation gates are provided adjacent to each other, and a sorter (for example, a windmill or the like) that distributes the game balls so as to win one of the combination operation gates 33 is provided above the combination operation gate. May be. Then, when the variable display result is a big hit, 10 rounds are won if one winning combination action gate (Gate 1) wins, and 5 rounds if the other winning combination action gate (Gate 2) is won. The number of rounds in the big hit gaming state may be different depending on the winning gate, such as big hit or 15 round big hit. When winning the gate 2, it may be determined to be 5 rounds or 15 rounds using a random number for determining the number of rounds. Specifically, a table to which random numbers corresponding to 5 rounds and 15 rounds are assigned is prepared, and 5 rounds or 15 rounds may be determined according to the random number values. According to this, it is possible to further encourage the game ball to be awarded to the combination operation gate. Further, the combination operation gate 33 is provided in a state in which a game ball cannot enter in a normal state, and for example, a game ball can enter when a big hit or a small hit is established (a corresponding symbol is stopped). It may be provided in such a manner.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the left-handed instruction notification is made based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command that is sent in response to the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, about 20 seconds) after the variable symbol special display ends. Is an effect control command that is transmitted when the time that has elapsed without receiving the fluctuation start command after the completion of the time-saving state has reached a predetermined time (not necessarily 20 seconds). If there is, the left-handed instruction notification may be performed based on the reception of the effect control command other than the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  For example, a power saving mode (for example, a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED is turned off) as a power saving state in which the operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is lower in power consumption than the normal operation mode as a normal operation state. In the case of a gaming machine that can be controlled), for example, that a player's contact is not detected by a touch ring (touch sensor) provided on the batting operation knob 31; a ball lending machine provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1; Based on the card confirmation signal from the (prepaid card unit), it is determined that the card is not inserted into the ball lending machine, and the balance is “0” based on the card balance display signal from the ball lending machine. The game ball is not held (stored) in the hit ball supply tray, the game ball is not being fired by the hit ball launching device, a special game, etc. There is no change display hold memory, a predetermined time has elapsed without detection of a game ball by a winning opening switch such as the first start port switch 22A, and a game ball discharged from the game area is not detected An effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 when a power saving mode start condition including a part or all of the predetermined time has been satisfied may be used.

  By setting such a power saving mode start condition to be satisfied in a relatively short time (for example, 10 seconds) from the establishment of the standby condition that triggers the transmission of the customer standby demonstration specifying command, the customer waiting demonstration specification Since the command can be received earlier than the command, the left-handed instruction notification can be performed earlier than the execution of the demonstration effect.

  Such production control commands are limited to commands transmitted for other controls such as demonstration production and power saving mode start, such as the customer waiting demonstration designation command and the power saving mode start designation command. It may be a command transmitted only for left-handed instruction notification or right-handed instruction notification.

  In the above-described embodiment, the demo designation command transmitted when the time elapsed without receiving the fluctuation start command after the short-time state when the right-handed instruction notification is performed reaches a predetermined time is received. For example, in the case of a game that does not shift to the short time state after the big hit ends, the CPU 120A issues a change start command after the big hit gaming state where the right hit instruction notification is given ends. The left-handed instruction notification may be performed based on the reception of the effect control command transmitted when the elapsed time reaches the predetermined time.

  Further, in the above embodiment, when the game area is changed from the right game area 2B to the left game area 2A to be fired by the player after the short-time state is finished, the right-hand instruction instruction is changed to the left-hand instruction instruction. Although an example has been shown, when the game area changes from the left game area 2A to the right game area 2B to be fired by the player, the left-handed instruction notification may be changed to the right-handed instruction notification.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when in the normal gaming state, it is more advantageous for the player to launch the game ball toward the left gaming area 2A than in the right gaming area 2B, which is a big hit gaming state or a short time state. Sometimes, it was advantageous for the player to fire the game ball toward the right game area 2B rather than the left game area 2A, but for example, the right game area 2B is more advantageous when in the normal gaming state, Depending on the gaming state, the gaming area that is advantageous and disadvantageous may be reversed left and right, such that the left gaming area 2A is more advantageous when it is a big hit gaming state or a short-time state.

  Furthermore, the game areas that are advantageous and disadvantageous depending on the game state are not limited to the two game areas of the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B, but for example, three or more game areas such as left, middle, and right are targeted. Alternatively, three or more game areas that are partitioned in the vertical direction such as upper, middle, and lower may be targeted.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the demonstration production is performed based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command. However, before executing the demonstration production, the game effect lamp 9 or After turning off the decoration LED and the like, the demonstration effect may be executed after a predetermined time has elapsed. In this way, a command for the power saving mode and the like are provided separately from the customer waiting demonstration designation command. It is possible to shift to the power saving mode without receiving.

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-continuous, one change pattern command is given when the change is started. Although an example of transmission is shown, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notification by two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-ream, a slide effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach) A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, on the side of the effect control board 12, the effect control in the change display may be performed based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the change time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific change mode to be executed at each timing. Also good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After sending the first command, a certain period of time has passed (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  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 made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applicable to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying information, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. Can do.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2A ... Left game area 2B ... Right game area 4A ... First special symbol display device 4B ... Second special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... special variable winning ball apparatus 8L, 8R ... speaker 9 ... game effect lamp 11 ... main board 12 ... effect control board 15 ... payout control board 21 ... gate switch 22A ... first start port switch 22B ... second start port switch 23 ... Count switch 24 ... General winning opening switch 25 ... Winning confirmation switch 26 ... Combined operation switch 31 ... Operation knob 33 ... Combined operation gate 51 ... Dispensing motor 72 ... Dispensing count switch 100 ... Microcomputer 104, 214, 120A for game control ... CPU
105, 215 ... ROM
106, 216 ... RAM
120 ... Production control microcomputer 150 ... Dispensing control microcomputer 501 ... Clear switch PL ... Nail arrangement

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game by launching a game medium to the game area,
A specific area through which game media can pass,
And whether or not to establish a specific condition, judging means for judging whether or not to establish a predetermined condition,
Controls to a specific game state when the specific region is gaming medium passed Based upon the determined to establish the specific condition by the determination means, it is determined that to establish the predetermined condition by the determination unit Gaming state control means for controlling to a predetermined gaming state based on
After the end of the specific gaming state, the specific condition is controlled to a special gaming state that is more easily established than in the normal gaming state, and after the predetermined gaming state ends, the gaming state before being controlled to the predetermined gaming state is maintained. State control means for
Common production mode control means for controlling to a common production mode when in the normal gaming state and when in the special gaming state;
Production mode informing means for informing that control to the common production mode,
The effect mode notifying means displays the specific area in the game medium when being controlled to the common effect mode after the end of the specific game state or when being controlled to the common effect mode after the end of the predetermined game state. Informing that it is controlled to the common production mode based on that has passed,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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