JP6078224B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a predetermined game is played by launching a game medium in a gaming area, and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player is made according to the result of the game. It relates to a gaming machine to be controlled.

  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.

  As such a gaming machine, after a certain period of time from the start of display of variation in the re-chance pattern L, the “drum symbol” is temporarily stopped as a special symbol on the left, and a special winning opening on the left side of the game board is also displayed. Will be open for a certain period of time, and the game ball won from the specific winning opening that has been open will pass through any of the winning holes V, S, R, T, F, depending on the type of winning hole that has passed In some cases, it is determined to change the variable display pattern or the fixed symbol (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this case, the special symbol is variably displayed with the changed variation display pattern, not determined at the time of starting winning, and the changed fixed symbol is derived and displayed as the display result of the special game.

JP 2004-147746 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the process until the game state is controlled to the specific game state is not related to the value obtained by being controlled to the specific game state, and the player can be expected. could not.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can give a player expectations.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A game machine (for example, a big hit game state, etc.) that controls a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player according to the result of the game, while playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) to the game area Pachinko machine 1 etc.)
Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) that performs variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the starting area and derives the display result;
When a particular display result as the display result is derived, or on the basis of a specific region provided in game area that game media passes, specific gaming state control means for controlling the specific gaming state (for example, step S114 To the CPU 103 executing the processing of S116),
Wherein after completion of the specific game state, the normal state (e.g., low確低base state, etc.) can be controlled to a high確高base state easily the particular display result is derived than high確高base state control means (e.g., step CPU 103 that executes the process of S117),
With
The high-accuracy high-base state control means is configured to control the high level after the end of the specific game state when the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state when the normal state is controlled. Control to the accurate base state (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S195),
The variable display includes a first variable display and a second variable display,
The ratio of the high-accuracy base state after the specific display result is derived in the second variable display and enters the specific gaming state is derived in the first variable display . Higher than the proportion of the high-accuracy base state after entering the specific gaming state ,
In the high-accuracy high-base state, the second variable display is more easily performed than the normal state ,
It is possible to guide game media that have not been assigned to the specific area to the start area,
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, with respect to that game media which has not been allocated to a particular region is guided to the starting area, you can have expectations to Yu technique's.

(2) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present application is:
A game machine (for example, a big hit game state, etc.) that controls a specific game state (for example, a big hit game state) advantageous to the player according to the result of the game, while playing a game by launching a game medium (for example, a game ball) to the game area Pachinko machine 1 etc.)
Variable display means (for example, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B) that performs variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the starting area and derives the display result;
When a particular display result as the display result is derived, or on the basis of a specific region provided in game area that game media passes, specific gaming state control means for controlling the specific gaming state (for example, step S114 To the CPU 103 executing the processing of S116),
Normal (such as for example up to three game balls pass through the one-shot winning opening 51) state easily special state through the game medium the specific region than (e.g. Chance state, etc.) between predetermined period controllable special conditions Control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S117);
With
A game medium that has not been distributed to the specific area can be guided to the start area,
The special state control means includes
A normal special state control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the process of step S117) that controls the special state at a predetermined rate after the specific gaming state ends when the normal state is controlled;
Special time special state control means for controlling the special state at a rate higher than the predetermined rate after completion of the specific gaming state when the special state is controlled (for example, the CPU 103 executing the process of step S117) )When,
including,
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, even when the normal state is controlled, the special state is controlled after the specific gaming state is finished at a predetermined rate lower than that when the special state is controlled. For this reason, even when controlled to the normal state, the player can be expected to be controlled to the special state.

(3) In the gaming machine of (2) above,
When the special medium is controlled to the special state when the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state while being controlled to the normal state, the special state special state control means enters the special state after the specific game state ends. Control,
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, when the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state while being controlled to the normal state, it is controlled to the special state after the specific game state is finished. The player can be expected to pass the game medium through the area.

(4) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (3),
A distribution device (for example, distribution unit 52) that distributes game media to either the specific region or a region other than the specific region, and guides the game medium distributed to the region other than the specific region to the start region. Etc.)
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, even when game media are distributed to an area other than the specific area, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for passing through the start area.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The starting area has a first starting area where game media can pass by guidance of the sorting device, and gaming media can pass regardless of guidance of the sorting device, and the first starting area has an advantage. A different second start area (for example, a first start winning opening, etc.),
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player an expectation as to which of the first start area and the second start area each having a different degree of advantage passes through the game medium.

(6) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (5),
The game area is provided with a first path (for example, a right path) and a second path (for example, a left path) that can guide the game medium to the specific area,
The first route and the second route have different advantages depending on which route the game medium passes through the specific area through,
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give the player an expectation as to which of the first route and the second route having different merits.

(7) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (6),
The variable display means interrupts the variable display when the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state during the variable display (for example, the CPU 103 executes the process of step S193). ,
You may do it.

According to such a configuration, when game media is controlled to a specific game state through the specific area, variable display, so also is interrupted by a running and is controlled to a specific game state Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent complicated control such as variable display being performed.

(8) In any of the above gaming machines (1) to (7),
When the game medium passes through the specific area, it further includes an external output means (for example, executing the process of step S194) that externally outputs a specific area passage signal indicating that effect.
You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, when the game medium passes through the specific area, a specific area passing signal indicating that fact is output to the outside, so that it is possible to determine fraud outside.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game ball distributed to the right path | route. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game ball distributed to the left path | route. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. 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 V winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the 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 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 special prize device 50 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. A one-time winning opening 51 is provided in the vicinity of the apex of the upper surface portion of the special winning device 50 that is shaped like a kamaboko. When a game ball is fired toward the one-shot prize opening 51, it enters the one-shot prize opening 51 with a probability of about 1/200. The game balls that have entered the one-shot winning opening 51 are distributed to either the left channel or the right channel by the distributing unit 52 with a probability of 1/2.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game balls distributed to the right channel are discharged from the first discharge port 53 and guided to the side surface of the rotating body 55. Six concave portions are provided on the side surface of the rotator 55, one of which is a specific area (V prize opening).

  On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the left flow path are discharged from the second discharge port 54 and guided to the upper surface of the rotating body 55 as shown in FIG. Two holes are provided on the upper surface of the rotator 55, one of which communicates with a specific area (V prize opening).

  That is, the game balls distributed to the right channel enter the specific area (V prize opening) with a probability of 1/6, and the game balls allocated to the left channel with a probability of 1/2. The game ball that has entered the specific area is detected by the specific area switch 24. Corresponding to the fact that the game ball that has entered the specific area is detected by the specific area switch 24, the big hit game state as the specific game state is controlled.

  For this reason, when a player fires a game ball toward the one-shot winning opening 51, the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is about 1/600 (= 1/200 × 1/2 × 1/6 + 1/200). × 1/2 × 1/2). Then, after the game ball enters the specific area and is detected by the specific area switch 24, in the big hit game state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 has a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds or 0. 0). The large winning opening is opened in a period until one second) or a predetermined number (for example, nine) of winning balls is generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  A special prize opening device that opens the grand prize opening during the round is received by receiving a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closing the special prize opening. 7 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the opening cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15” or the like). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  After the end of the big hit gaming state, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed together with time reduction control (time reduction control). By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  When the game state is controlled to the big hit game state, control is performed to discharge the game ball that has entered the one-time winning opening 51 from the special winning device 50 so that the game ball does not enter the specific area. Specifically, a distribution valve (not shown) is provided in the path from the one-shot winning opening 51 to the rotator 55, and when the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state, The distribution valve may be controlled so that the special winning device 50 is discharged before reaching the rotating body 55. Further, by stopping the operation of the rotator 55 at a specific position, it may be ensured that the rotary body 55 does not enter the specific area (V prize). When the detection signal from the specific area switch 24 is turned on in spite of being controlled in the big hit gaming state, it may be notified that there is an abnormal V prize.

  In the winning space of the special winning device 50, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the image display device 5 is arranged on the central back surface (back surface) portion of the special winning device 50 and the like. 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 variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A (FIG. 4) in the special symbol game and the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B (FIG. 4). Corresponding to each of the variable displays, decorative symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be distinguished from each other, are variably displayed in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three. The This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game.

  Below the special winning device 50, an ordinary winning ball device 6A is provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by, for example, a first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. 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, and the first special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied.

A passing gate 41 is provided in the game area on the right side of the special winning device 50, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is provided therebelow. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a second starting prize opening is formed as a starting region (second starting region).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the OFF state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even in the normal open state, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning opening. In this way, the second start winning port as the second start area is in an expanded open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a normally open state in which game balls are difficult to pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). To change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by, for example, a second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special figure holding memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “ 4 ") If the following, 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 second start port switch 22B and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch 22A. May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 4, and a specific region that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special prize opening door is in the OFF state, the special prize opening door closes the big winning prize opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it impossible. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, when the solenoid 82 for the big prize opening door is in the ON state, the big winning opening door opens the big winning opening and the game ball passes through the big winning opening (entrance). ) Make it easier. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided.

  The game ball that has passed (entered) through the big winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of game balls by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, the gaming ball passes through other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when passing (entering). Therefore, if the special prize winning ball device 7 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the special prize winning device 7 is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A special winning opening 42L is provided on the left side of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7, and a general winning opening 42R is provided on the right side. Each of the general winning ports 42L and 42R is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The game ball that has entered the general winning opening 42L is detected by the first general winning ball switch 27L among the general winning ball switches 27L and 27R shown in FIG. 4, for example. The game balls that have entered the general winning opening 42R are detected by, for example, the second general winning ball switch 27R among the general winning ball switches 27L and 27R shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by either of the general winning ball switches 27L and 27R.

  In addition to the above-described 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, at the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in game balls that have not entered any winning port.

  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. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. 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. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, an audio control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. 4 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the game board 2 in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

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

  The main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

  Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 shown in FIG. 1, and is composed of, for example, 7 segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes). In a special figure game as an example of a display game, special symbols (also referred to as “special figures”), which are a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, are displayed variably (variably displayed). . For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. To do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  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 on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”), and the type may be different. May be different. Further, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. .

  The normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 shown in FIG. 1, and is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like as in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The normal symbols (also referred to as “ordinary diagrams” or “ordinary diagrams”), which are a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols, are displayed variably (variably displayed). Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits the detection signals to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The switch circuit 110 includes a gate switch 21, a first start port switch 22A, a second start port switch 22B, a count switch 23, a specific area switch 24, a first general winning ball switch 27L, and a second general winning ball switch 27R. A wiring for transmitting the detection signal is connected. The gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, the count switch 23, the specific area switch 24, the first general winning ball switch 27L, and the second general winning ball switch 27R are referred to as sensors, for example. As long as it has an arbitrary configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium.

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

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

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating some or all of the various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game. The CPU 103 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the RAM 102, for example, and periodically or irregularly updates various numerical data by software so that a part of various random values can be obtained. You may make it count the numerical data which show. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the numerical data update operation in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scramble processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also referred to as game random numbers.

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

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

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is used to input various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and to transmit various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. And an output port.

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

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and receives the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the production operation by the production electrical parts such as 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 8L and 8R, and all or part of the turn-on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A function of determining the control content for causing the electrical component to execute a predetermined performance operation is provided.

  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.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the normal symbol display 20 performs variable display of the normal symbol, such as the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, the normal symbol display 20 is set based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable display of the normal symbol, such as the end of the previous general symbol game, is satisfied after the general symbol start condition for the normal symbol start is satisfied. The usual game is started.

  In this normal game, after the normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time as the normal symbol change time elapses, the fixed normal symbol that is a variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (symbol per symbol), such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary loss”. Become. Corresponding to the fact that the normal symbol variable display result is “per standard”, the expansion / release control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable tulip of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

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

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable symbol display time as the special symbol variable time has elapsed after the variable symbol special display is started, the variable symbol variable symbol is displayed. The resulting definite special symbol (special diagram display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “big hit” as a specific display result is obtained. If a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”.

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is used. Has lost pattern. Each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  Among the special symbols that indicate the numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” that are jackpot symbols, the special symbols that indicate the numbers “3” and “7” are 15 round jackpot symbols, ”, A special symbol indicating the number“ 5 ”is an 8-round jackpot symbol. In the big hit gaming state (15 round big hit state) as the multi-round specific gaming state controlled after the 15 round big hit symbol is derived as the finalized special symbol in the special figure game, the special winning winning ball door of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is 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, 9) of winning balls are generated. A round for changing to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed. In this way, the special prize opening door that has opened the special prize opening during the round is received a special ball, which receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special prize opening. The device 7 is changed to a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. In the 15 round big hit state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the 15 round big hit state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game. In such a 15 round big hit state, every time a game ball wins a big winning opening, 15 balls (prize balls) are obtained. The 15 round round big hit state is also referred to as a first specific gaming state.

  In the big hit gaming state (8 round big hit state) as a small round specific gaming state controlled after the 8 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game, the number of executions of the round is 15 round big hit state The second round number (for example, “8”) is smaller than the first round number. In the 8-round big hit state, the number of executions of the round is controlled to be the second round number, and other control is performed in the same manner as the 15 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 game balls (prize balls) are obtained each time a game ball wins a big winning opening. The 8 round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific gaming state.

  Also, after the 15 round big hit state has ended based on the fact that the special symbols showing the numbers “3” and “7”, which are the 15 round big hit symbols, are stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbols in the special figure game, Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers “1” and “5” that are the symbols, the special symbol that indicates the number “1” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, and the 8-round jackpot state ends. After that, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, an initialization process after power-on, such as when a system reset is performed) The same control as in the state in which is executed. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  Out of the special symbols that indicate the numbers of “3” and “7” that will be the big hit symbol of 15 rounds, the special symbol that shows the number of “7” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special figure game. After the state is finished, among the special symbols indicating “1” and “5” that will be the 8-round jackpot symbol, the special symbol indicating “1” is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special game. After the 15 round big hit state is completed based on the fact, probability variation control (probability variation control) is performed. By performing the probability variation control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is improved so as to be higher than in the normal state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Similar to the time-saving control, the probability variation control may be ended when a special number of games (for example, 100 times) is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good.

  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 game ball can easily pass (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 that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  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 starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be 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. 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.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. It should be noted that only the gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is sometimes referred to as a “probability variation state”, and may be referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from the high probability low base state. On the other hand, a probability variation state (high probability low base state) in which only time variation control is performed and time reduction control or high opening control is not performed is sometimes referred to as a time variation probability variation state in order to be distinguished from a high accuracy high base state. The short time state in which the short time control or the high opening control is performed without performing the probability variation control is also referred to as a low probability high base state. The normal state in which neither the probability variation control, the time reduction control nor the high opening control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby causing the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count through the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 23 is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of operations and opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade.

  After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, the output control board 12 among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time and then turned off. Thus, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

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

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

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, thereby the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port through the switch circuit 110. The state of detection signals input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the count switch 23, the specific area switch 24, the first general winning ball switch 27L, and the second general winning ball switch 27R is determined (step S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 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 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, the normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, so that the variable display of the normal symbol and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B are movable. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (step S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a V winning determination process (step S100). FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S100 of FIG. 6 as the V winning determination process.

  In the V winning determination process shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the specific area switch 24 is on based on a detection signal from the specific area switch 24 provided in the specific area (step S191). ). At this time, if the specific area switch 24 is OFF (step S191; No), the V winning determination process is ended as it is.

  When the specific area switch 24 is on in step S191 (step S191; Yes), it is determined whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is “2” corresponding to the special symbol variation process. The change of the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the special symbol in the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B It is determined whether or not a change is being performed (step S192). At this time, if the variation of the special symbol has been executed (step S192; Yes), the setting for interrupting the variation of the special symbol is performed (step S193).

  By making such a setting, if the game ball passes through a specific area and is controlled to the big hit game state, the fluctuation of the special symbol is interrupted even if it is being executed, so it is controlled to the big hit game state. In spite of this, it is possible to prevent the complicated control such that the variation of the special symbol is executed. The suspended special symbol changes are resumed from the remaining fluctuation time after the jackpot game state ends, and the restarted special symbol changes are always replaced so that the special figure display result will be `` lost ''. That's fine. As a result, after the big hit gaming state started when the game ball has started passing through the specific area, the special figure display is performed in the special figure game using the first special figure even though the high precision base state is controlled. The result is a “big hit”, and it is possible to prevent the disadvantage that the high-accuracy high-base state is immediately terminated with high probability. Regardless of whether the suspended special symbol change was performed in the special game using the first special figure or the special game using the second special figure, the special As for the variation of symbols, as in the case where the variation special figure is the second special figure, even if the lottery is redrawn so that it becomes one of the advantageous jackpot types such as “15 round non-probability change” or “15 round probability change” Good. In this case, only when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the lottery type is drawn again, and when the special figure display result is “lost”, the change of the special symbol is resumed as it is. Good. Further, when resuming the variation of the interrupted special symbol, the variation time after the resumption may be determined again.

  When the change of the special symbol is not executed in step S192 (step S192; No), or after executing the process of step S193, the game ball has entered the specific area and has been detected by the specific area switch 24. Is set to output V winning information indicating (step S194). The V winning information set in this way is, for example, for hole management installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the main board 11 by executing the information output process in step S13 after the special symbol process process is completed. Output to computer.

  After executing the process of step S194, the big hit type is determined to be a 15-round probability variable big hit (step S195). Thereafter, the CPU 103 sets a big hit state start waiting time (step S196). For example, in the process of step S196, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit state start waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Thereafter, for example, a big hit state pre-start flag provided in the RAM 102 or the like is set to an on state (step S197).

  Following the processing of step S197, the special symbol process flag value is updated to "4", which is a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing (step S198), and the special symbol stop processing is terminated.

  Following the V winning determination process shown in FIG. 6, a starting winning determination process is executed (step S101). FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 of FIG. 6 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 8, first, the CPU 103 determines the first 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 start port 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” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number 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 RAM 102 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” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify 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 RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation 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 RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206).

  After either of the processes of steps S203 and S206 is executed, the special figure hold storage number corresponding to the start port buffer value that is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated to be incremented by 1 (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, the total pending storage number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103, among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the RAM 102, the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type. Is extracted (step S209). 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 for determining whether or not to control the gaming state, and takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”, for example. The random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type determines the jackpot type, which is the variable display mode of the decorative symbol when the variable display result is “big hit”, as one of “non-probability change”, “probability change”, and “surprise change”. For example, a value in the range of “1” to “100”. The CPU 103 executes the process of step S209 to obtain numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  The numerical data indicating each random number extracted in this way is stored by being set as hold information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure hold storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in the predetermined first special figure storage unit, while when the start port buffer value is “2”. Numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 and MR2 are set in a predetermined second special figure storage unit.

  The first special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (first start prize) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates with a reservation number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, Based on the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the storage number is a predetermined upper limit. Store until a value (eg "4") is reached. The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second start winning opening, On the basis of the establishment, numerical data indicating the special figure display result determination random number MR1 or the jackpot type determination random number MR2 extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is reserved data, and the number is a predetermined upper limit value. Store until it reaches (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the (result), it becomes the hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  In addition, the holding information (first holding information) based on the establishment of the first starting condition by the game ball passing (entering) through the first starting winning opening, and the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting winning opening. Thus, the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning prize may be stored in association with the hold number in the common hold storage unit. In this case, the start port data indicating whether the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning port or the second start winning port may be included in the hold information and stored in association with the hold number. .

  Subsequent to the process of step S210 shown in FIG. 8, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening 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 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. 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 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 after the special symbol process process is completed.

  Thereafter, for example, the storage address of the reserved memory count notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, etc. Is set to transmit either the first reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second reserved memory number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved memory number (step S212). The reserved memory count notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, for example, by executing the command control process in step S17 after the special symbol process process is completed. Instead of the first pending storage number notification command and the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying an increase (or decrease) in the total pending storage number may be used.

  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. 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 in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

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

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, variation is performed using numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined variation pattern, based on a predetermined determination result as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”. Processing for determining one of a plurality of patterns is included. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variable symbol special display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variation pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that results in variable display of the special symbol and a variation pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random number value MR1 for determining the special diagram display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the predetermined variation pattern, The process of determining the variable display mode of the decorative design 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, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variation timer value which is a stored value in the special symbol variation timer provided in the RAM 102 is decremented or added by 1, and the first special symbol display device Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special figure in 4A or a special game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Done. 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 in the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B in 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 figure 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 variation of the special symbol, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable symbol display result is stopped and displayed (derived). A process for performing the setting is included. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”. 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”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, for example, according to whether the big hit type is “8 rounds uncertain change”, “8 rounds uncertain change”, “15 rounds uncertain change”, or “15 rounds uncertain change”, the big winning opening is opened. You may make it set the upper limit of a period. As an example, the maximum number of rounds to be executed is set to “29 seconds”, with the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened corresponding to “8 rounds uncertain change” or “8 rounds probability change” as the jackpot type. By setting the number of times of opening of the big winning opening to be “8 times”, it is only necessary to make a setting of 8 rounds big hit state. On the other hand, in response to the jackpot type “15 round non-probability change” or “15 round probability change”, the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the upper limit number of rounds to be executed By setting the number of times the large winning opening is opened to “15”, it is only necessary to make a setting for 15 rounds of big hit. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The big hit opening process includes a process for measuring an elapsed time after the big winning opening is opened, a number of game balls detected by the measured elapsed time and the count switch 23, and the like. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from an open state are included. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid driving signal to the special winning opening door solenoid 82, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this post-hit opening process, the process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the winning opening is open 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, processing for performing a setting for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is included. When the number of round executions has not reached the maximum value of the number of times of winning the special winning opening, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”. The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  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. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved 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, it is only necessary to read the second reserved storage number count value stored in the RAM 102 and determine 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 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  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 entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry in the unit 151B. (Step S233). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer 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 first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. 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 reservation storage unit 151A 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 and the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot 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 unit 151A shifts the hold data indicated by the random numbers MR1 and MR2 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) one entry at a time. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing either of the processes of steps S234 and S238, the special table display result, which is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is changed as a use table for deciding whether to make a “big hit” or “losing”. A special figure display result determination table corresponding to the special figure designation buffer value is selected and set (step S239). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 10A is set in the usage table. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 10B is set in the usage table. Further, the CPU 103 may select the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state.

  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. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. 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. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a special figure display is made depending on whether 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). A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the result-determining random value MR1 is assigned to the special figure display result of “big hit” or “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.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 9, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is displayed in the special figure display results of “big hit” and “lost”. Compared with the assigned decision value, it is decided whether the special figure display result is “big hit” or “lost” (step S240).

  Since the special figure display result determination table data corresponding to the current gaming state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, the gaming state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a probable state. Whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is determined using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is a normal state or a short time state, the game state is indicated in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the normal state or the short time state is selected as the normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this table data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is a certain change state, the game state is determined in the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B. The table data corresponding to the probability variation state is selected as the special determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random value MR1 is determined with reference to this data.

  Here, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 10, the gaming state is a highly accurate low base state or a highly accurate high base state (highly accurate state). In some cases, more determined values are assigned to the special jackpot display result of “big hit” than in the low accuracy low base state or the low accuracy high base state (low accuracy state). Thereby, in the highly accurate low base state or the highly accurate high base state (high accuracy state) in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the low accuracy low base state or the low accuracy high base state (low accuracy state) In comparison with the above, the probability of determining that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlling the big hit gaming state is higher. Specifically, in the example shown in FIG. 10, when the gaming state is the low probability low base state or the low probability high base state (low probability state), the special figure display result is “big hit” with a probability of 1/200. If the game state is a highly accurate low base state or a highly accurate high base state (highly accurate state), the special figure display result is a “big hit” with a probability of 1/40. It is determined that the game state is controlled. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a highly accurate low base state or a highly accurate high base state (highly accurate state). In some cases, the decision data is changed to the big hit gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control the big hit gaming state is higher than in the low probability low base state or the low probability high base state (low probability state). It is assigned to the result of determining whether to control.

  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 “big hit” (step S241; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S242). At this time, the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 11 is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type as one of a plurality of types (step S243).

  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 it is a special symbol game by the special symbol display device 4B), the numerical value (determined value) compared with the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is “8 round uncertain change”, “8 round probability change”, “8 round probability change”, “ It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “15 round non-probability change” and “15 round probability change”.

  By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in step S243 shown in FIG. 9, the numerical data indicating the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for variation is changed to “8 rounds non-probable change”. Depending on whether the decision value assigned to each jackpot type of “8 round probability variation”, “15 round non-probability variation”, or “15 round probability variation” matches with which of the multiple jackpot types Determine (step S244).

  By determining the big hit type in the process of step S244, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended, the low probability low base state, the high probability low base state, the low probability high base state, and the high probability high base. Which gaming state is to be controlled among the states is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type of “8 round non-probability change” is determined, it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is controlled to the low probability low base state, and “8 round probability change” is determined. When the big hit type is determined, it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is controlled to the high probability low base state. In addition, when the big hit type of “15 rounds uncertain change” is determined, it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is controlled to the low probability high base state, and the big hit type of “15 rounds of positive change” is determined. If it is determined, it is determined that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is controlled to a highly accurate and high base state.

  Here, in the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 11, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit types of “8 round uncertain change”, “8 round positive change”, and “15 round positive change”. Is assigned to the jackpot type of “15 round non-probability” or “15 round probability change”. . When the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart, the value in the range of “0” to “89” among the determined values is assigned to the jackpot type of “8 round non-probable change”. , A value in the range of “90” to “99” is assigned to the jackpot type of “8 round probability change” or “15 round probability change”. Therefore, when the variation special chart is the first special chart, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the transition control is performed to the low probability low base state (low probability state) at a ratio of 9/10, and the ratio of 1/10 Is used to control the transition to the high accuracy low base state or high accuracy high base state (high accuracy state). On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, the value in the range of “0” to “9” among the determined values is assigned to the jackpot type of “15 rounds uncertain change”. On the other hand, a value in the range of “10” to “99” is assigned to the jackpot type of “15 round probability change”. For this reason, when the fluctuation special figure is the second special figure, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the transition control is performed to the low probability high base state (low probability state) at a rate of 1/10, and the rate of 9/10 To control the transition to the high-accuracy base state (high-accuracy state). Thus, for example, in the special game using the second special figure in the high base state in which the game ball easily enters the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B by the high opening control accompanying the time reduction control. When the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game state is controlled to the big hit game state, after the big hit game state is finished, the high probability base state is controlled at a high rate. As a result, when the high-accuracy base state is controlled, the high-accuracy base state loops with a probability of 9/10, and a large prize ball can be obtained.

  Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value that is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S245), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is “8 rounds uncertain change”, the jackpot type buffer value is “0”, “8 rounds” is “1”, and “15 rounds non-change” is “2”. If it is “15-round probability change”, it may be “2”.

  When it is determined in step S241 that it is not “big hit” (step S241; No), after executing the processing of step S245, a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state, A confirmed special symbol is set corresponding to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S248). As an example, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol 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, when it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, “1”, “3”, 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 “5” and “7” is set as the confirmed special symbol. That is, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “8 round non-probable change”, the special symbol indicating the number “5” that becomes the non-probable change big hit symbol among the 8-round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the jackpot type is “8 round probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “1” that is the probability variation big hit symbol among the eight round jackpot symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. In accordance with the determination result that the big hit type is “15 round non-probable change”, a special symbol indicating the number “3” that becomes the non-probable big hit symbol among the 15 round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol. Further, according to the determination result that the big hit type is “15 round probability change”, the special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes the probability change big hit symbol among the 15 round big hit symbols is set as the confirmed special symbol.

  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. . If the number of reserved games stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and then the special symbol is set. End normal processing. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

  When controlled to a low probability low base state or a high probability low base state (low base state), even if the big hit symbol is derived and controlled to the big hit gaming state, the high probability low base state or The probability of being controlled to the high-accuracy base state (high-accuracy state) is limited to be low. On the other hand, regardless of the gaming state, if the game ball passes through a specific area (V winning) and is controlled to the big hit gaming state, it is controlled to the high-accuracy high base state after the big hit gaming state, The player can be expected to pass the game ball through the specific area (V prize).

  Further, when the game ball passes through the specific area and is controlled to the big hit game state during the change of the special symbol, the change of the special symbol is interrupted. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a complicated control in which the special symbol is fluctuated despite being controlled in the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the game ball enters the specific area and is detected by the specific area switch 24, V winning information indicating that fact is output from the main board 11 to the hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, fraud can be determined externally.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 may not have all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and the one described in the above embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the prior art. The structure of the part may be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that, among the game balls that have entered the one-shot winning opening 51, the game balls distributed to the areas other than the specific area by the rotating body 55 are discharged as they are. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game balls distributed to areas other than the specific area may be guided to a predetermined start winning opening. Then, after the game ball that has passed (entered) through the start winning opening is detected by a predetermined start opening switch, the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied. May be started. Thus, even when the game balls are distributed to areas other than the specific area, the special game using the second special figure that is more advantageous than the first special figure can be executed by entering the start winning opening. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the game balls allocated to the areas other than the specific area enter the start winning opening.

  In addition, the first winning prize opening and the second winning prize opening through which the game ball can pass by the guidance of the rotating body 55 and the first prize winning opening through which the game ball can pass without being guided by the rotary body 55 are shown. Advantages when a game ball passes, specifically the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state, and the high probability state after the big hit gaming state, depending on whether the special figure game using the special figure is executed The probability of being controlled by is different. For this reason, it is possible to give the player an expectation as to whether or not the game ball passes through one of the start winning ports having different advantages.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the advantage is the same whether the game ball enters the specific area via the left route or the specific area via the right route. Is not limited to this, and the advantages may be different. For example, the type of effect in the big hit gaming state and the value of the big hit gaming state may be varied depending on whether the game ball has entered the specific area via either the left route or the right route. This makes it possible for the player to have an expectation as to which of the left route and the right route each having a different degree of advantage passes through the specific area.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided in the game area on the right side of the special winning device 50. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B may not be provided as shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 12, when a game ball is launched toward the one-shot winning opening 51, it enters the one-shot winning opening 51 with a probability of about 1/50. The reason why the entry probability is different from that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above embodiment is that the way of nailing for guiding the game ball on the board is different.

  A game ball that has entered the one-shot winning opening 51 when it is not in the chance state is always distributed to the right flow path in the sorting section 52, and a game ball that has entered the one-shot winning opening 51 in the chance state is At 52, it is always distributed to the left channel. In this chance state, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure after the end of the big hit game state started based on the game ball entering the specific area becomes “big hit”. After the end of the big hit gaming state started based on this, control is performed until three gaming balls enter the one-shot winning award 51.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game balls distributed to the right channel are discharged from the first discharge port 53 and guided to the side surface of the rotating body 55. Six concave portions are provided on the side surface of the rotator 55, one of which is a specific area (V prize opening).

  On the other hand, the game balls distributed to the left flow path are discharged from the second discharge port 54 and guided to the upper surface of the rotating body 55 as shown in FIG. Two holes are provided on the upper surface of the rotator 55, one of which communicates with a specific area (V prize opening).

  That is, the game balls distributed to the right channel enter the specific area (V prize opening) with a probability of 1/6, and the game balls allocated to the left channel with a probability of 1/2. The game ball that has entered the specific area is detected by the specific area switch 24. Corresponding to the fact that the game ball that has entered the specific area is detected by the specific area switch 24, the big hit game state as the specific game state is controlled.

  For this reason, when the player is not in the chance state, when the player fires a game ball toward the one-shot winning opening 51, the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is about 1/300 (1/50 × 1/6). It becomes. On the other hand, in the chance state, when the player fires a game ball toward the one-time winning opening 51, the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is about 1/100 (1/50 × 1/2). It becomes. Thereby, in the chance state, it is possible to advance the game without reducing the game balls. Then, after the game ball enters the specific area and is detected by the specific area switch 24, in the big hit game state, there is a round in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player. The execution can be repeated until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “5”, etc.).

  Thus, after the chance state is started after the big hit gaming state is finished, the three game balls that have entered the one-shot winning opening 51 are entered after the three gaming balls enter the one-out winning opening 51 and the chance state ends. The probability that at least one of the game balls will pass through the specific area is 87.5% (= 1− (1/2) × (1/2) × (1/2)). Become. That is, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the big hit gaming state is again controlled with a probability of 87.5%.

  On the other hand, a special game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied after the game ball enters the first start winning opening. In the special figure game using the first special figure, a lottery of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state is performed with a probability of 1/300, and when the prize is won, the special figure display result is “big hit”. .

  If the game ball passes through the specific area and is controlled to the big hit game state, the special symbol variation is interrupted. The suspended special symbol changes are resumed from the remaining fluctuation time after the big hit gaming state ends, and the special figure display result is not replaced with “losing” or the big hit type is not redrawn. . This is because the present modification is not related to the gaming state unlike the above embodiment.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present modified example, even when not controlled to the chance state, the big hit gaming state is at a predetermined rate lower than when controlled to the chance state. It is controlled to the chance state after the end of. For this reason, even when it is not controlled to the chance state, the player can be expected to be controlled to the chance state.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through a specific area and is controlled to the big hit game state when it is not controlled to the chance state, the game ball passes through the specific area because it is controlled to the chance state after the big hit game state ends. The player can have an expectation for doing.

  In the above embodiment, the special game using the first special figure is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the game that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening. The description has been made on the assumption that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the detection of the sphere. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a special game using a common special symbol is executed regardless of whether the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. It may be a thing.

  In 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 the 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 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 24 ... specific area switch 27L, 27R ... general prize opening switch 50 ... special prize winning device 51 ... one-time prize winning opening 52 ... distribution part 53 ... first outlet 54 ... second outlet 55 ... rotating body 100 ... game Control microcomputer 101... ROM
102 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104 ... random number circuit 105 ... I / O

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game medium in a game area, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player according to a result of the game,
Variable display means for deriving a display result by performing variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the starting area;
When a particular display result as the display result is derived, or on the basis that a specific region provided in the game area game media passes, the specific gaming state control means for controlling to the specific game state,
A high-accuracy and high-base state control means capable of controlling to a high-accuracy and high-base state in which the specific display result is more easily derived than the normal state after the specific gaming state ends
With
The high-accuracy high-base state control means is configured to control the high level after the end of the specific game state when the game medium passes through the specific area and is controlled to the specific game state when the normal state is controlled. Control to a precise base state,
The variable display includes a first variable display and a second variable display,
The ratio of the high-accuracy base state after the specific display result is derived in the second variable display and enters the specific gaming state is derived in the first variable display . Higher than the proportion of the high-accuracy base state after entering the specific gaming state ,
In the high-accuracy high-base state, the second variable display is more easily performed than the normal state ,
It is possible to guide game media that have not been assigned to the specific area to the start area,
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine that plays a game by launching a game medium in a game area, and controls a specific gaming state advantageous to the player according to a result of the game,
Variable display means for deriving a display result by performing variable display based on the entry of the game medium into the starting area;
When a particular display result as the display result is derived, or on the basis that a specific region provided in the game area game media passes, the specific gaming state control means for controlling to the specific game state,
And a predetermined phase between control possible special state control means easy special state through the game medium the specific region than the normal state,
With
A game medium that has not been distributed to the specific area can be guided to the start area,
The special state control means includes
A normal special state control means for controlling the special state at a predetermined rate after the specific gaming state is ended when the normal state is controlled;
Special time special state control means for controlling to the special state at a rate higher than the predetermined rate after the specific gaming state is ended when the special state is controlled;
including,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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