JP6082430B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that shifts to an advantageous state for a player when a game ball passes through a specific area.

  Among conventional gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that shifts to an advantageous state for a player when a game ball passes through a specific area during a jackpot game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  The gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1 includes a V attacker in addition to a normal attacker that is opened for a long time until a predetermined condition is satisfied during a jackpot game. The V attacker includes a specific area and a non-specific area, and is released in an open pattern corresponding to the type of jackpot. In other words, in this gaming machine, when the short-time release big hit pattern of the V-attacker is selected, the V-attacker and the specific area are released only for a maximum of 0.3 seconds. Is difficult to enter a specific area. On the other hand, when the long-time open big hit pattern of the V attacker is selected, the V attacker and the specific area are opened for 13 seconds at the maximum. In this way, when the game ball enters the specific area while the V attacker and the specific area are long open, after the jackpot game is over, the player shifts to a probability variation short time state advantageous to the player.

Japanese Patent No. 4883820

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of executing appropriate notification control.

  The present invention employs the following configuration in order to solve the above problems.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first special winning area that can be operated in a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter and a state where it is easy to enter, a hit area and a lost area, and a difficult state where a game ball cannot enter A special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is established, When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is executed, the first special prize area is controlled so that a game ball easily passes as the special game, and the second special prize area is The first special game without the transition to the easy entry state, or the first special prize area is controlled so that the game balls can easily pass through, and the second special prize area is shifted to the easy entry state. Second special play Special game executing means for executing the first game state after the end of the second special game when the game ball does not pass through the hit area in the second special prize area during the second special game. When the game ball passes through the hit area during the second special game while the game is controlled by the second special game, the second advantage that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state after the second special game ends. A difference between a game control means for controlling a game in a gaming state, the number of game balls entering the second special prize area during the second special game, and the number of game balls discharged from the second special prize area And a specifying means for specifying a magnitude relationship between the number of difference balls corresponding to the predetermined number of games and a game in the first gaming state after the second special game is completed despite the second special game being executed. Is determined by the specifying means. While the first notification control is performed on the condition that the specific result is the first specific result, the second different from the first notification control on the condition that the specific result is the second specific result. Notification control means for performing the notification control.

  According to this invention, appropriate notification control can be executed.

Schematic front view of pachinko machine 1 Schematic for explaining a configuration example of the second big prize opening 19 A plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 Enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. Explanatory diagram illustrating various random numbers used for jackpot determination processing Explanatory diagram for explaining the breakdown of jackpot Time chart to explain the jackpot game Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 Explanatory drawing for demonstrating alerting | reporting control with respect to various abnormal winnings Time chart illustrating the relationship between abnormal winning timing and notification control timing Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of the alerting | reporting with respect to the abnormal winning when it is not a jackpot game Explanatory drawing for demonstrating the specific example of alerting | reporting when a game ball wins V during the short opening control of the 2nd big winning opening 19 Explanatory drawing which illustrated the light emission mode of center lamp 30 The block diagram which shows the structural example of the control apparatus with which the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the game control board 100 Detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S23 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of special symbol processing in step S3 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of jackpot determination processing in step S309 in FIG. Detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the stop process in step S321 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of normal symbol processing in step S4 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of electric tulip process in step S5 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S644 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of prize ball processing in step S7 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the abnormal winning process in step S8 of FIG. Detailed flowchart of the abnormal winning process in step S8 of FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process performed in the production control board 130 FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10. FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10. FIG. 33 is a detailed flowchart of command reception processing in step S10.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings as appropriate.

[Example of schematic configuration of pachinko gaming machine 1]
First, a schematic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of the configuration of the second big prize opening 19. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing a part of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a game board 2 provided with an accessory related to winning or determination and a frame member 3 surrounding the game board 2. The frame member 3 supports a transparent glass plate arranged in parallel with the game board 2 at a predetermined interval. The glass board and the game board 2 form a game area 10 in which a game ball can flow down. Has been.

  When the player grasps the handle 20 and rotates the lever 21 in the clockwise direction, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are guided to the launching device (not shown), and with a hitting force according to the rotation angle of the handle 20 Fired into the game area 10. This game area 10 is provided with game nails, windmills, etc. (not shown), and the launched game balls are guided to the upper position in the game area 10 and contacted with the game nails, windmills, etc. It falls along the game board 2 while changing the moving direction. Note that the game ball is temporarily stopped when the player operates the stop button 22.

  The upper plate 28 stores game balls and prize balls supplied to the launching device. Below the upper plate 28, a lower plate 29 for collecting prize balls is provided. When the player operates the take-out button 23 arranged close to the lower plate 29, a part of the lower surface of the lower plate 29 is opened, and the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 29 are arranged below the lower plate 29. Drop into a box not shown. In other embodiments, the upper plate 28 and the lower plate 29 may be configured as a single plate.

  When the player performs a so-called “left strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a small rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively weak hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the left area in the game area 10 as exemplified by the arrow 31. On the other hand, when the player performs a so-called “right strike” in which the handle 20 is rotated at a large rotation angle, the game ball is launched with a relatively strong hitting force. In this case, the game ball flows down the right region in the game region 10 as illustrated by the arrow 32.

  A first starting port 11, a second starting port 12, two normal winning ports 14, and an electric tulip 17 are provided in the passing path of the left-handed game ball as a winning and determining role. In addition, in the passing path of the right-handed game ball, the second starting port 12, the first big winning port 13, the two normal winning ports 14, the gate 16, and the electric tulip 17 are used as a prize and a prize. , And a second grand prize opening 19 is provided.

  The game balls launched into the game area 10 flow down along the game board 2 in the process of flowing down along the game board 2, the first start port 11, the second start port 12, the first large winning port 13, the normal winning port 14, and the second large winning port. Enter any of the winning openings 19 and win. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the winning location are paid out to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. The game balls that have not won a prize are discharged from the game area 10 through the discharge port 18.

  The first start port 11 as the first start region is a start port that is always open, and the second start port 12 as the second start region is operating the electric tulip 17 as a normal electric accessory. It is a starting port that is opened only when it is open. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball wins through the first start port 11, or when a game ball wins through the second start port 12, a jackpot game (special game) advantageous to the player Is determined, and the determination result is displayed on the display 4 described later.

  In the following description, the determination executed on condition that a game ball wins the first start port 11 is referred to as “first special symbol determination”, and the game ball wins on the second start port 12 is a condition. The determination to be executed is referred to as “second special symbol determination”, and these determinations are collectively referred to as “special symbol determination”.

  The first grand prize opening 13 (an example of the first winning area) is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. A plate for opening and closing the first big prize opening 13 is provided at the opening of the first big prize opening 13. The first big winning opening 13 is normally closed by this plate. On the other hand, when the predetermined jackpot symbol indicating that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big jackpot” is stopped and displayed on the display 4, the plate is operated to open the first big winning opening 13. A jackpot game is executed. During the jackpot game, a predetermined condition is satisfied (in this embodiment, nine game balls are won in the first big prize opening 13 or 29.5 seconds have passed since the first big prize opening 13 was opened). Until the first big prize opening 13 is maintained in the open state, the round game that is closed is executed a predetermined number of times. For this reason, the player can obtain more prize balls by making a right hit during the jackpot game compared to when the jackpot game is not being played.

  The second big winning opening 19 (an example of the second winning area) is opened according to the result of the special symbol determination. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, a first blade member 191 that opens and closes the second grand prize opening 19 is provided at the opening of the second big prize opening 19. As will be described in detail later, during the jackpot game, following the fourth round game in which the first grand prize opening 13 is opened, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, after the second big prize opening 19 is opened). The second grand prize opening until 0.1 seconds have passed or 9 game balls have been awarded to the second big prize opening 19 or 29.5 seconds have passed since the second grand prize opening 19 was released) A round game that is closed after 19 is kept open is executed a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, once).

  Inside the second grand prize opening 19 (special prize area), as illustrated in FIG. 2, a second big prize opening switch 116 for detecting a game ball won in the second major prize opening 19, and this A second wing member 192 that guides the game ball that has passed through the second grand prize opening switch 116 to the V region 195 as a hitting region or the loss region 196, and a V winning that detects the entry of the game ball into the V region 195 A mouth switch 117 and a discharge switch 118 for detecting entry of a game ball into the lost area 196 are provided.

  When the big hit game is not being performed, the second big prize opening 19 is closed by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192 (see FIG. 2A). On the other hand, when the big round game is started and the fourth round game in which the first grand prize opening 13 is opened is finished, first, the first blade member 191 is rotated to open the second big prize opening 19. (See FIG. 2B). As a result, the inside of the second big prize opening 19 is temporarily changed from an entry difficulty state in which a game ball is difficult to enter to an entry easy state in which entry is easy. In the state shown in FIG. 2B, the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the second grand prize opening 19 is guided to the lost region 196 by the second blade member 192.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the opening of the second grand prize opening 19 has elapsed, the second blade member 192 moves the V region 195 for a set time (10 seconds in the present embodiment). After maintaining the opened open posture (see FIG. 2C), it returns to the closed posture (see FIG. 2B) that closes the V region 195. For this reason, while the second grand prize opening 19 is opened by the first blade member 191 and the V region 195 is opened by the second blade member 192, the game ball enters the V region 195 (hereinafter referred to as “V”). Also called "winning").

  As described above, in this embodiment, the V region 195 is difficult to pass through because it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the V region 195 by operating both the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 at the same time. The state temporarily changes from a state to an easily passing state.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, a game ball entering the V area 195 is detected by the V winning opening switch 117. A game ball that has passed through the V prize opening switch 117 always passes through the V area 195. For this reason, the V prize opening switch 117 functions as a detecting means for detecting the passage of the game ball with respect to the V area 195. The V prize opening switch 117 also has a function as a probability change switch. For this reason, when a game ball won in the second big prize opening 19 is detected by the V prize opening switch 117, a probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed after the jackpot game is finished is relatively low. Transition from a state to a high probability state with a relatively high probability. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a so-called electric chew support function that makes it easy to open the second start port 12 is provided in accordance with the transition to the high probability state. As will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the high probability state in which the electric chew support function is provided in this way is the longest until the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is executed 115 times. continue.

  As will be described in detail later, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the “normal jackpot” in which the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 are operated in an operation mode in which entry of the game ball into the V region 195 is difficult. ”, And conversely, two types of jackpots are prepared:“ probability jackpot ”that operates the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192 in an operation mode in which a game ball can easily enter the V region 195, Basically, the transition to the above-described high probability state is possible only when the latter jackpot is won.

  In addition, the game ball entering the lost area 196 is detected by the discharge switch 118. A game ball that has passed through the discharge switch 118 always passes through the loss area 196.

  In this way, the game ball that has entered the second big prize opening 19 always passes through the second big prize opening switch 116, and then passes through the V area 195 or the loss area 196 before being discharged. For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the number of game balls discharged from the second big prize opening 19 can be specified based on the detection result of the V prize opening switch 117 and the detection result of the discharge switch 118. Further, the number of game balls that have entered the second big prize opening 19 can be specified based on the detection result of the second big prize opening switch 116.

  In another embodiment, the V prize opening switch 117 may be provided downstream of the V area 195 or in the V area 195, and the discharge switch 118 is provided downstream of the loss area 196 or in the loss area 196. It may be.

  The electric tulip 17 is disposed close to the second starting port 12 and has a pair of blade members. The electric tulip 17 is configured to change its posture between a closed posture (see FIG. 1) in which the pair of blade members closes the second starting port 12 and an open posture (not shown) in which the second starting port 12 is opened. ing.

  As illustrated in FIG. 1, the second start port 12 is normally closed by an electric tulip 17. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the gate 16, it is determined whether or not the second start port 12 is to be opened, although no prize ball is paid out. Here, when it is determined that the second start port 12 is to be opened, the operation of returning to the closed posture after the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 has maintained the open posture for the specified time is performed a predetermined number of times. As described above, the second start port 12 is in a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to pass when the electric tulip 17 is not operated, whereas the game ball is easily passed by the operation of the electric tulip 17. Become. In the following description, the determination executed on condition that the game ball passes through the gate 16 is referred to as “ordinary symbol determination”.

  The normal winning opening 14 is always open like the first start opening 11 and is a winning opening through which a predetermined number of winning balls are paid out by winning a game ball. Unlike the first starting port 11 and the like, even if a game ball wins the normal winning port 14, no determination is made.

[Configuration example of presentation means of pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 1, the game board 2 or the frame member 3 is provided with a liquid crystal display device 5, a speaker 24, a movable accessory 7, a panel lamp 25, a center lamp 30 and the like for performing various effects. It has been. The frame member 3 incorporates a frame lamp 37 (see FIG. 14) not shown in FIG.

  The liquid crystal display device 5 is an image display device that displays an effect image, and the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 5 is provided at a position where it can be easily seen by the player. On this display screen, for example, various display objects such as a decorative symbol for notifying the determination result of the special symbol determination, a character or item for performing a notice effect, a hold display image displayed as many as the number of special symbol determinations being held An effect image including is displayed. Note that the image display device may be configured by another image display device such as an EL display device.

  The speaker 24 produces a sound effect by outputting music, sound, sound effects, etc. in synchronism with the display effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 5 or asynchronously.

  The movable accessory 7 is configured to be movable with respect to the game board 2 and performs various effects by both or one of the movement and light of the movable accessory 7 itself.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 perform various effects by light, such as changing a lighting or blinking pattern and changing a light emission color. The center lamp 30 includes, for example, a color LED, and performs various effects by changing a light emission color or a light emission pattern.

[Configuration example of operation means of the pachinko gaming machine 1]
As illustrated in FIG. 3, the frame member 3 is provided with an effect button 26 and a cross key 27 as operation means operated by the player. The effect button 26 is a push button for inputting operation information when pressed by the player. The cross key 27 is a so-called cross key for the player to perform a selection operation. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is a case where an effect corresponding to the operation of the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 is performed.

[Configuration Example of Display 4]
FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of the display 4 in FIG. The display 4 mainly displays information related to the special symbol determination and the normal symbol determination. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the first special symbol display 41, the second special symbol display 42, the first A special symbol hold indicator 43, a second special symbol hold indicator 44, a normal symbol indicator 45, a normal symbol hold indicator 46, a game state indicator 47, a round indicator 48 and the like are configured.

  When the first special symbol determination is performed, the first special symbol display 41 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the first special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. When the second special symbol determination is performed, the second special symbol display 42 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the second special symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol, thereby displaying the second special symbol determination. The determination result is notified. In the first special symbol display 41 and the second special symbol display 42, as a determination symbol, the determination result of the special symbol determination is “big hit” (in this embodiment, “probable big hit” or “normal big hit”). A jackpot symbol that indicates or a loss symbol that indicates that the determination result of the special symbol determination is “losing” is stopped.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 43 displays the number of holds for the first special symbol determination. The second special symbol hold indicator 44 displays the number of holds for the second special symbol determination.

  When the normal symbol determination is performed, the normal symbol display 45 notifies the determination result of the normal symbol determination by suspending and displaying the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the normal symbol determination after variably displaying the symbol. The normal symbol hold display 46 displays the number of holds for normal symbol determination. The game state display 47 displays the game state at the time when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 41 or the second special symbol indicator 42, the round indicator 48 opens the first big prize port 13 and the second big prize port 19 during the jackpot game. Display the pattern.

  In the following description, the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 is referred to as “special symbol”, and the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 45 is “normal symbol”. Shall be called.

[Judgment method using various random numbers and explanation of various jackpots]
Next, a determination method using various random numbers will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram illustrating various random numbers used in the jackpot determination process.

  The jackpot random number illustrated in FIG. 5A is a random number used for determination to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot game, and the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed is relatively low. Each of the probability state and the high probability state with a relatively high probability of being determined to execute the jackpot game is set individually.

  In the present embodiment, one winning value of only “0” is set in advance for the low probability state, and when the game is controlled in the low probability state, the game ball is moved to the first start port 11 (or When the jackpot random number acquired at the timing of winning the second starting port 12) matches the winning value, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed (a jackpot).

  Further, regarding the high probability state, three winning values “0” to “2” are set in advance, and when the game is controlled in the high probability state, the game ball is moved to the second start port 12 (or When the jackpot random number acquired at the timing of winning the first starting port 11) matches any of these winning values, it is determined that the jackpot game is executed.

  Here, the range that the jackpot random number can take is “0” to “239” in both the low probability state and the high probability state. Therefore, the jackpot winning probability in the low probability state is 1/240, and the jackpot winning probability in the high probability state is 3/240 (= 1/80). For this reason, in this embodiment, it is likely to be a big hit three times in the high probability state compared to the low probability state.

  If it is determined that the jackpot is based on the jackpot random number (the jackpot game is executed), the symbol random number obtained together with the jackpot random number at the time of winning the start opening is a symbol random number set in advance for each jackpot type. A process of determining the type of jackpot is performed based on which random number value matches the random value.

  As illustrated in FIG. 5B, in the present embodiment, three types of jackpots for the first start opening winning are prepared: 4R normal per 5R probability variation and 16R probability variation. Here, in the 4R normal win, a big hit game including four long open round games that open the first big winning opening 13 until the predetermined condition is satisfied is performed, and after the big hit game is finished, It is a big hit that the game will be controlled.

  For 5R probability change, four long open round games that open the first grand prize opening 13 long until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and one long open round that long opens the second big prize opening 19 until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In addition, a jackpot game including a game is performed, and after the jackpot game is over, the game is in a probable game state after the game ball has passed the V area 195 during the long open round game related to the second winning prize opening 19 It is a big hit that the game will be controlled.

  For 16R probability variation, four long open round games that open the first grand prize opening 13 long until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and one long open round that long opens the second big prize opening 19 until a predetermined condition is satisfied. A jackpot game including a game and eleven long-opening round games in which the first grand prize opening 13 is long-opened until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and during the long-opening round game related to the second big winning opening 19 On the condition that the ball has passed through the V region 195, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game is over.

  Here, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled in one of three game states of “normal game state”, “probability change game state”, and “time-short game state” (see FIG. 8).

  The “normal game state” is a normal game state in which special symbol determination (big hit determination) is performed in the low probability state described above and a so-called electric chew support function is not provided. That is, in the normal gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (in this embodiment, 1/240: see FIG. 5A). Also, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (for example, 1/12), and the normal symbol variation time is relatively long (for example, 25 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively short time (for example, 0.1 second × 1 time).

  The “probability gaming state” is a gaming state in which special symbol determination is performed in the above-described high probability state and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the probability variation gaming state, the probability that the jackpot game is determined to be executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (in this embodiment, 1/80: see FIG. 5A). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a special symbol determination is made after winning the jackpot game (per 5R probability change or per 16R probability change) in which the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation gaming state and winning the jackpot game. The game is controlled in the probable game state until 115 times have been played. If the big win is not made before the 115th special symbol determination is made, the game state is returned from the probability variation gaming state to the normal gaming state after the 115th special symbol determination is made.

  The “time-short game state” is a game state in which special symbol determination is performed in the low probability state described above and an electric chew support function is provided. That is, in the short-time gaming state, the probability that it is determined that the jackpot game is executed by the special symbol determination is set to a relatively low probability (1/240 in the present embodiment). In addition, the probability that the second start port 12 is determined to be opened by the normal symbol determination is set to a relatively high probability (for example, 12/12), and the variation time of the normal symbol is relatively short (for example, 2 seconds). And the opening time of the second starting port 12 when it is determined to open the second starting port 12 is set to a relatively long time (for example, 1.6 seconds × 3 times).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the special symbol determination is performed 100 times after winning the jackpot (in the present embodiment, 4R normal) for shifting the gaming state to the short-time gaming state and ending the jackpot game. The game is controlled in the short-time game state. Then, if the big win is not made before the 100 special symbol determinations are made, after the 100th special symbol determination is made, the gaming state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  As exemplified in FIG. 5B, the possible range of the symbol random number acquired when the game ball wins the first start port 11 is “0” to “99” in the present embodiment. On the other hand, since 50 random numbers from “0” to “49” are assigned for the 4R normal, the 4R normal is given at a ratio of 50/100. Further, since 40 random numbers from “50” to “89” are assigned per 5R probability variation, it becomes per 5R probability variation at a ratio of 40/100. Further, since 10 random values of “90” to “99” are assigned per 16R probability variation, the probability is 16R probability variation at a ratio of 10/100.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing a breakdown of the jackpot related to the first start port 11. As described above with reference to FIG. 5B, random numbers are set in advance for the various jackpots related to the first start opening winning, so that the game ball won the first starting opening 11 and became a big hit. In this case, after the jackpot game is over, the game state basically shifts to the probability change game state at a rate of 50%, and the remaining 50% shifts to the short-time game state.

  On the other hand, as illustrated in FIG. 5C, as the types of jackpots by the second start opening winning, there are two types of bonuses per 5R probability variation and 16R probability variation. The possible range of symbol random numbers acquired when a game ball wins the second starting port 12 is also “0” to “99”. On the other hand, since 40 random numbers from “0” to “39” are assigned per 5R probability variation, the ratio is 5R probability variation at a ratio of 40/100. Further, since 60 random numbers of “40” to “99” are assigned per 16R probability variation, it becomes 16R probability variation at a ratio of 60/100.

  FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing a breakdown of the jackpot related to the second start port 12. As described above with reference to FIG. 5C, random numbers are set in advance for the various jackpots related to the second starting opening prize, so that the game ball wins the second starting slot 12 and becomes a big hit. In this case, after the jackpot game is completed, the game is shifted to the probability change game state at a rate of 100%. For this reason, when the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state, the player can continue the advantageous state by winning the jackpot within 115 revolutions after the jackpot game is over.

[Description of jackpot game]
Next, referring to FIG. 7, the state changes of the first big prize opening 13, the second big prize opening 19, and the V area 195 during the big hit game will be described. Here, FIG. 7 is a time chart for explaining the jackpot game.

  FIG. 7A illustrates the state changes of the first big prize opening 13, the second big prize winning opening 19, and the V area 195 during the big hit game when the big hit game is performed with 4R normal hit. Yes. In the case of 4R normal hit, as illustrated in FIG. 7A, first, a long open round game in which the first big prize opening 13 is maintained in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied and then returned to the closed state is performed. Repeated 4 times. Regardless of the type of jackpot, the predetermined condition regarding the round game for opening the first grand prize opening 13 is from winning nine game balls to the first big prize opening 13 or starting the opening of the first big prize opening 13 29.5 seconds have passed.

  When the fourth long open round game related to the first grand prize opening 13 is finished, a short open round game is performed in which the first feather member 191 is operated to open the second big prize opening 19 for 0.1 second. (See FIG. 7A). Then, when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening of the second big prize opening 19, an opening operation for operating the second blade member 192 and opening the V region 195 for 10 seconds is performed.

  In this way, when a big hit game is played with 4R normal, the second big prize opening 19 is opened only for a very short time of 0.1 seconds, so that a game ball wins the second big prize opening 19. The possibility of doing is very low. Further, since the V area 195 is not released until 3 seconds have passed since the opening of the second grand prize opening 19, the game ball has entered the second big prize opening 19 when the second big prize opening 19 is opened. Even so, the game ball does not enter the V region 195. Thus, the jackpot game related to the 4R normal hit is a jackpot game that does not involve a transition to the easy-to-pass state in which a game ball can easily pass through the V region 195.

  FIG. 7B illustrates the state changes of the first big prize winning port 13, the second big prize winning port 19, and the V area 195 during the big hit game when the big hit game is played with 5R probability variation. Yes. In the case of 5R probability variation, as illustrated in FIG. 7B, first, after maintaining the first big winning opening 13 in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied, as in the case of 4R normal winning. The long open round game for returning to the closed state is repeated four times.

  When the fourth long open round game relating to the first grand prize opening 13 is completed, nine game balls are won in the second big prize opening 19 or 29.5 from the start of the opening of the second big prize opening 19. A long open round game is performed in which the first blade member 191 is operated to open the second big prize opening 19 until the second has elapsed. Then, when 3 seconds have elapsed from the start of opening of the second big prize opening 19, an opening operation for operating the second blade member 192 and opening the V region 195 for 10 seconds is performed.

  In this way, when the jackpot game is played with a 5R probability variation, both the second big winning opening 19 and the V area 195 are opened for a long time, and the respective open periods overlap in time (FIG. 7 (B)). For this reason, the player can easily make a V-winning game ball during the long open round game of the fifth round, as long as the player is normally hitting the right. Then, when the game ball passes through the V region 195, after the jackpot game ends, the game changes to the probability change game state. Thus, the jackpot game related to the 5R probability variation is a jackpot game accompanied by the transition to the easy-to-pass state of the V region 195.

  FIG. 7C illustrates the state changes of the first big prize winning port 13, the second big prize winning port 19, and the V area 195 during the big hit game when the big hit game is played with 16R probability variation. Yes. In the case of 16R probability variation, as illustrated in FIG. 7C, as in the case of 5R probability variation, the first grand prize winning port 13 is maintained in an open state until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and then is closed. Four long-opening round games that return to the state and one long-opening round game that returns to the closed state after maintaining the second big winning opening 19 until the predetermined condition is satisfied are performed. When the long open round game related to the second grand prize opening 19 is completed, eleven long open round games are performed in which the first big prize opening 13 is kept open until the predetermined condition is satisfied and then returned to the closed state. Is called.

  Even in the case where the jackpot game is played in the 16 odds variation, the V area 195 is released for a long time in accordance with the fifth long open game relating to the second big prize opening 19, so that the game ball is in the V area. On the condition that the game has passed 195, after the jackpot game is over, the game changes to the probability change game state.

  As described above, in the case of 4R normal hit, the game shifts to the short-time game state after the jackpot game ends, and in the case of 5R probability change or 16R probability change, the game shifts to the probability change game state after the jackpot game ends. Even if the second big winning opening 19 is long open during the big hit game per 5R probability variation or 16R probability variation, it is determined that at least one game ball has passed the V area 195. If it is not detected by the mouth switch 117, it does not shift to the probability changing state. Thus, if no game ball wins V while the second big prize opening 19 and the V area 195 are opened, the game shifts to the short-time gaming state in the same manner as after the big hit game for 4R normal hit. It will be.

[About the game flow]
Next, the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is controlled in any one of the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state, and the short-time gaming state. Due to the board configuration of the game board 2, game balls launched into the left area of the game area 10 can win the first starting port 11, whereas game balls launched into the right area of the game area 10 There will never be a prize at the starting port 11. Further, in the normal game state, the second start port 12 is unlikely to be opened, and even if the second start port 12 is opened, it is rare that a game ball wins the second start port 12. For this reason, there is no merit of making a right turn in the normal gaming state. As described above, the normal gaming state is a left-side advantageous state in which it is easier to hit the jackpot when the game ball is launched into the left area of the game area 10 than when it is launched into the right area. For this reason, for example, the player makes a left turn in accordance with a message displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 or voice guidance output from the speaker 24.

  When the player makes a left strike in the normal gaming state and the game ball launched into the left area of the game area 10 wins the first start port 11, the first special symbol determination is performed, and the first special symbol display is performed. After the special symbol is variably displayed on the device 41, the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the first special symbol determination is stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined by the first special symbol determination that the jackpot game is not executed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is executed, the jackpot symbol indicating the 4R normal hit, the jackpot symbol indicating the 5R probability variation, or the jackpot symbol indicating the 16R probability variation described above based on FIG. After the special symbol display 41 is stopped and displayed, a jackpot game corresponding to each jackpot is played.

  When the jackpot symbol indicating 4R normal hit is stopped and displayed (see FIG. 8A), the jackpot game described above based on FIG. 7A is performed. During the jackpot game, the game ball basically does not pass through the V area 195, so when the jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the short-time game state (see FIG. 8B).

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol indicating 5R probability variation or the jackpot symbol indicating 16R probability variation is stopped (see FIG. 8C), the jackpot game described above based on FIG. 7B or FIG. The jackpot game described above is performed based on C). During these jackpot games, the second grand prize opening 19 and the V area 195 are opened for a long time at the same time, so that the game ball has won a V prize during the long open round game related to the second big prize opening 19. For example, after the jackpot game ends, the game changes to the probability change game state (see FIG. 8D). On the other hand, when the game ball does not win V during the long open round game related to the second grand prize opening 19, the game shifts to the short-time game state instead of the probability variation game state (see FIG. 8E).

  When the gaming state shifts to the probability changing gaming state, the special symbol determination is performed in the high probability state, and the second starting port 12 is opened compared to the normal gaming state by passing the game ball through the gate 16. It becomes easy. Thus, the probability variation gaming state is a right advantageous state in which it is easier to hit a big hit when the game ball is launched into the right area of the game area 10 than in the left area. For this reason, the player makes a right turn in accordance with the message displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 and the voice guidance output from the speaker 24.

  When the player hits the right hand in the probabilistic gaming state and the game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 passes through the gate 16, normal symbol determination is performed. As described above, in the normal symbol determination in the probability variation gaming state, it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened at a ratio of 12/12, and in addition, the open time of the second start port 12 is relatively long (this implementation) (In the form, 1.6 seconds x 3 times). For this reason, the game ball launched into the right area of the game area 10 easily wins the second starting port 12 and the second special symbol determination is performed in a high probability state. For this reason, in the probability variation gaming state, it is possible to easily win a jackpot as compared to the normal gaming state.

  When the right-handed game ball wins the second starting port 12, the second special symbol determination is performed, and after the special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 42, the determination result of the second special symbol determination The determination symbol indicating is stopped and displayed. Here, when it is determined by the second special symbol determination that the jackpot game is not executed, the lost symbol is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot game is to be executed, the jackpot symbol indicating the 5R probability variation or the jackpot symbol indicating the 16R probability variation described above based on FIG. 5C is stopped on the second special symbol display 42. After being displayed, a jackpot game corresponding to each jackpot is played.

  When the game is controlled in the probable gaming state, the electric chew support function is added as described above, and the winning of the game ball with respect to the second start port 12 is facilitated. On the other hand, since the jackpots related to the second start port 12 are set as described above with reference to FIG. 6B, the jackpots in the probability variation gaming state are basically all probability variations. For this reason, during the big hit game, the second big winning opening 19 and the V region 195 are opened for a long time at the same time. Therefore, if the game ball has won V during the long open round game related to the second big winning opening 19, after the jackpot game is over, the game will shift to the probability change game state again (FIG. 8 (F) and (See (D)). On the other hand, when the game ball does not win V during the long open round game related to the second big prize opening 19, as described above, it shifts to the short-time game state instead of the probability variation game state (FIG. 8E). reference).

  In addition, when the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed 115 times after the transition to the probable gaming state, the determination symbol related to the 115th special symbol determination is not reached. After is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is returned from the probability variation gaming state to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 8G).

  On the other hand, when the big hit game for the normal hit is performed, or when the game ball does not win V during the big hit game for the probable change, in any case, after the big hit game ends, the game shifts to the short-time game state. At this time, in the short game state, although the special symbol determination is performed in a low probability state, since an electric chew support function is provided in the same manner as in the probability variation game state, it is easy to win a game ball to the second starting port 12. is there. That is, the right side is in an advantageous state. For this reason, when the player hits the player's right and wins the game ball in the second starting port 12, all of the jackpots in the short-time gaming state are also jackpots like the jackpots in the probability-changing gaming state.

  When a big hit is made when the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state, after the jackpot symbol indicating 5R probability variation or the jackpot symbol indicating 16R probability variation is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 42, respectively. A jackpot game corresponding to the jackpot is played (see FIG. 8H). Then, as described above, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state after the jackpot game is ended, depending on the presence or absence of the V winning of the game ball during the long open round game related to the second grand prize winning port 19. (See FIGS. 8D and 8E).

  On the other hand, when the second special symbol determination (or the first special symbol determination) is performed 100 times after the transition to the short-time gaming state, the determination symbol related to the 100th special symbol determination stops. After being displayed, the gaming state is returned from the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state (see FIG. 8I).

[Notification control for abnormal winnings]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred when a game ball is detected at a timing at which the game ball should not be detected at any place in the game area 10. The following notification control is performed.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram for describing notification control for various abnormal winnings. FIG. 10 is a time chart illustrating the relationship between the abnormal winning timing and the notification control timing. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of notification for an abnormal winning when the jackpot game is not being played. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram for describing a specific example of notification when a game ball wins V during the short opening control of the second large winning opening 19. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the light emission mode of the center lamp 30.

[Notification control when there is an abnormal prize when not in jackpot game]
In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the following notification control is performed when the jackpot game is not being performed.

  In other words, if a game ball is detected by the first big prize opening switch 115 when the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is not performed, there is a possibility that an illegal game has been performed. For this reason, every time a game ball is detected by the first big prize opening switch 115 when the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is not performed, the abnormal number of winning balls A1 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. Is done. As a result of the update process, when the abnormal winning ball number A1 is less than “10”, the notification control is not performed (see FIG. 10A). This is because there is a possibility that the abnormal winning ball number A1 is erroneously updated due to the influence of noise on the game control board 100 or the like, and when the so-called condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are not operating (big hit) This is because it is preferable not to immediately issue a warning or notification because award balls will not be paid out even if a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 13 when the game is not in progress.

  By the way, when the first grand prize opening 13 is not controlled to be opened, when the first big prize opening switch 115 does not detect an abnormal prize, or even when an abnormal prize is detected, the abnormal winning ball number A1 is calculated. If it is less than “10”, the frame lamp 37 emits light with a light emission pattern corresponding to the content of the effect set by the effect control board 130 (see FIG. 14) (see FIG. 11A).

  On the other hand, when the abnormal winning ball number A1 reaches “10”, for example, it is considered that the cause of the abnormal winning is not an influence of noise on the game control board 100 but a possibility of an illegal game. For this reason, when the number of abnormal winning balls A1 is “10” or more, every time an abnormal winning is detected by the first big winning opening switch 115 when the opening control of the first big winning opening 13 is not performed. Weak notification control for causing the lamp 37 to emit light instantaneously in red is performed (see FIGS. 9A, 10A, and 11B).

  The frame lamp 27 emits light in an unusual light emission mode in which the frame lamp 37 instantaneously emits red light at a timing according to such an illegal prize, so that a player who may be playing an illegal game It is possible to prompt the player to stop the illegal game and to notify the hall clerk that there is a possibility that the player is playing the illegal game.

  On the other hand, although the weak notification control for causing the frame lamp 37 to emit red light is performed every time the game ball is abnormally awarded to the first big prize opening 13, the abnormal number of winning balls A1 to the first big prize opening 13 is When it reaches “30”, it is highly likely that the player ignores the warning and continues to play the illegal game. Therefore, it is considered preferable to perform stronger notification control than weak notification control.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the abnormal winning ball number A1 to the first grand prize opening 13 reaches “30”, the frame lamp 37 blinks in red and a predetermined warning is given from the speaker 24. The strong notification control for outputting sound is continuously performed until the hall clerk turns off the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (see FIGS. 9A, 10A, and 11C).

  By performing such strong notification control that continues the blinking red of the frame lamp 37 and the output of the warning sound from the speaker 24, it is possible to more effectively prompt the unauthorized player to stop the unauthorized game. In addition, it is possible to effectively notify the hall store clerk and surrounding players that an illegal game is being performed.

  Even if the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 12 is detected even though the electric tulip 17 is not operated, there is a possibility that the illegal game is being performed. For this reason, the weak notification control and the strong notification control are performed for the abnormal winning at the second starting port 12 as in the case where the gaming ball abnormally wins at the first large winning port 13 (FIG. 10 ( C)).

  By the way, as described above, when the opening control (long opening control or short opening control) of the second big prize opening 19 is being performed, the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are in an operating state. When even one ball is detected by the V prize opening switch 117, the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the big hit game is finished. For this reason, when the opening of the game ball to the second game winning port 19 or the discharge of the game ball from the second game winning port 19 is detected even though the opening control of the second game winning port 19 is not being performed. It is preferable to perform effective notification control promptly.

  For this reason, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, although the second grand prize opening 19 is not being controlled to open, the game ball enters the second big prize opening 19 or from the second big prize opening 19. When the discharge of the game ball is detected, the strong notification control is performed even if the number of times of detection is “1” (FIGS. 9A, 10B, and 11). (See (C)).

[Notification control when there is an abnormal prize during the jackpot game]
Next, notification control performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment when there is an abnormal winning during the jackpot game will be described based on FIG. 9B and FIG.

  The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 built in the frame 3 normally emit light in a light emission pattern corresponding to the effect content set by the effect control board 130, as illustrated in FIG. On the other hand, when there is an abnormal winning of a game ball with respect to the V area 195 during the jackpot game, light emission mode control is performed to control the board lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 to a light emission mode different from normal.

  That is, during the short opening round game of the second grand prize opening 19, the opening period of the second big prize opening 19 and the opening period of the V area 195 do not overlap (see FIG. 7A). Specifically, the game ball is not detected by the V prize opening switch 117 and does not pass through the V area 195. For this reason, when a game ball wins a V during a jackpot game with respect to a normal jackpot, it is considered that the possibility that the game ball has won a V due to an illegal game is extremely high, rather than the game ball accidentally winning a V. In such a case, it is preferable to give a warning to a player who has played an illegal game and to effectively notify the hall clerk that there is a high possibility that an illegal game has been performed.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when one game ball passes through the V area 195 even though the second big prize opening 19 is only short-opened, all the board lamps 25 are turned on. The panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 are controlled to have a special light emission mode different from normal, such as turning off the light and turning on the frame lamp 37 entirely. Such special light emission mode control is continued until the next jackpot in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment.

[Notification control during puncture]
Next, regarding the notification control that is performed when the second big winning opening 19 is controlled to be opened and the V winning is made easy during the jackpot game, the player punctures without generating the V winning. This will be described with reference to FIGS. 9B and 13.

  By the way, during the long opening round game of the second grand prize opening 19, since the second big prize opening 19 and the V area 195 are simultaneously opened long (see FIGS. 7B and 7C), basically As long as the player has made a right strike, the game ball should be detected by the V winning opening switch 117 and pass through the V area 195. On the other hand, if the game ball punctures without winning V during the long open period even though the second big winning opening 19 and the V area 195 are simultaneously opened, the cause is as follows. Two are possible. The first is that the player did not make a right turn without noticing that the second big prize opening 19 and the V region 195 were simultaneously opened for a long time. The second is a malfunction of the second blade member 192 and the V prize opening switch 117.

  Although the first blade member 191 and the second blade member 192, the V prize port switch 117, etc. are operating normally, the player makes a right turn during the long opening control of the second big prize port 19 and the V area 195. If not, the number of game balls entering the second grand prize opening 19 and detected by the second big prize opening switch 116 and the number of game balls discharged from the second big prize opening 19 (V prize winning) The total number of game balls detected by the mouth switch 117 and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 118 is all “0”.

  On the other hand, if the player made a right turn during the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 and the V area 195, but the second blade member 192 or the V prize opening switch 117 did not operate normally, the second The number of game balls that enter the big winning opening 19 and are detected by the second big winning opening switch 116 is the number of game balls discharged from the second big winning opening 19 (detected by the V winning opening switch 117). The total number of game balls detected and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 118). This is because, for example, when the V winning opening switch 117 is out of order, even if the game ball passes the V winning opening switch 117, the passage is not detected. Further, for example, when the second blade member 192 is out of order, the flow of the game ball that has entered the second big winning port 19 is restricted by the second blade member 192, and the V winning port switch 117 and the discharge switch This is because it is not detected by any of 118.

  Accordingly, whether or not the remaining number of balls Z (difference number of balls) obtained by subtracting the number of game balls discharged from the second big prize opening 19 from the number of game balls that entered the second big prize opening 19 is “0”. Based on this, it is possible to identify the reason why the game ball did not win V during the long opening control of the second big winning opening 19 and the V area 195.

  FIG. 13A shows a light emission mode of the center lamp 30 in a normal state. As illustrated in FIG. 13 (A), the center lamp 30 emits light with a light emission color that suggests the total number of prize balls that have been paid out since the power was turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Thus, the light emission mode is controlled. Specifically, for example, when the cumulative number of balls is less than 10,000, the center lamp 30 emits white light, and when the cumulative number of balls is 10,000 or more and less than 20,000, the center lamp 30 emits white light. When the lamp 30 emits red light and the cumulative number of balls exceeds 20,000, the center lamp 30 emits rainbow light.

  For this reason, the player or the hall clerk can easily recognize the cumulative number of balls in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by looking at the color of the center lamp 30.

  In the present embodiment, a case where the cumulative number of balls is indicated by the light emission mode of the center lamp 30 at normal times will be described. However, the reliability of the jackpot may be suggested by the light emission color of the center lamp 30. That is, the game information suggested by the center lamp 30 at normal times is not limited to the total number of games, and may be other game information.

  On the other hand, if a puncture in which the game ball does not win V occurs during the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 and the remaining number of balls Z becomes “0”, it is determined that the player has not made a right strike. Then, notification control is performed to blink the center lamp 30 in purple, which is a dedicated color until the next big hit (see FIG. 13B). This notification control is similarly performed when the remaining number of balls Z becomes a value other than “0”. For this reason, for example, the hall clerk can easily grasp that the game ball has not won the V prize although the second large winning opening 19 and the V area 195 are controlled to be opened long.

  When the remaining number of balls Z is not “0”, the following notification control is performed in addition to the notification control that causes the center lamp 30 to blink purple until the next big hit. That is, in the main RAM 103 of the game control board 100 (see FIG. 14), which will be described later, the game ball is being controlled during the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 due to the malfunction of the second blade member 192 and the V prize opening switch 117. Detection error number information indicating the number of times that the V prize of the player is not properly detected is stored, and every time a puncture in which the remaining number of balls Z does not become “0” occurs, the detection error number indicated by the detection error number information is It is updated to the value obtained by adding “1”. When the special symbol variation display is not performed, and when a transition is made to a customer waiting state in which the right of special symbol determination is not held, a customer waiting command including information on the number of detection errors is controlled from the game control board 100 to effect control. The number of detection errors is displayed on a customer waiting screen that is displayed after a set time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the customer waiting command was transmitted.

  For this reason, for example, when a player is not playing a game, the hall clerk can easily grasp the number of detection errors that have occurred since the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Since only the numerical value indicating the number of detection errors is displayed on the customer waiting screen, only the hall clerk who knows in advance what the numerical value indicates can detect the detection error number, The hall clerk can request, for example, repair of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as necessary.

  Hereinafter, an example of an internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a process performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 for realizing the above-described notification control based on FIGS. 9 to 13 will be described in detail.

[Configuration of control device of pachinko gaming machine 1]
On the back side of the game board 2, a control device for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided in addition to a ball tank for storing game balls sent to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29. As illustrated in FIG. 14, the control device of the pachinko gaming machine 1 controls the game control board 100 that controls the progress of the game, such as various determinations and command transmission, and the effects based on the commands received from the game control board 100. An effect control board 130 for controlling the image, an image sound control board 140 for controlling the effects by images and sounds, a lamp control board 150 for controlling effects by various lamps and movable bodies, and the like. Note that the configuration of the control device is not limited to this, and for example, the effect control board 130, the image sound control board 140, and the lamp control board 150 may be configured as one board.

[Configuration Example of Game Control Board 100]
The game control board 100 includes a main CPU 101, a main ROM 102, and a main RAM 103. The main CPU 101 performs various arithmetic processes related to determination and the number of payout balls based on a program stored in the main ROM 102. The main RAM 103 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the main CPU 101 executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The game control board 100 includes a first start port switch 111, a second start port switch 112, an electric tulip control unit 113, a gate switch 114, a first large winning port switch 115, a second large winning port switch 116, and a V winning port. The switch 117, the discharge switch 118, the first grand prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, the V prize port control unit 121, the normal prize port switch 122, and the respective indicators 41 to 41 constituting the display 4. 48 is connected.

  The first start port switch 111 detects that a game ball has won the first start port 11 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second start port switch 112 detects that a game ball has won the second start port 12 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. In response to a control signal from the game control board 100, the electric tulip control unit 113 opens and closes the second start port 12 by activating an electric solenoid coupled to the pair of blade members of the electric tulip 17 so as to be able to transmit driving. To do. The gate switch 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 16 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The first grand prize opening switch 115 detects that a game ball has won the first big prize opening 13 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The second grand prize opening switch 116 detects that a game ball has won the second big prize opening 19 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100. The V winning opening switch 117 detects a game ball entering the V area 195 and outputs the detection signal to the game control board 100. The discharge switch 118 detects a game ball that enters the lost area 196 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the first grand prize winning port control unit 119 operates the electric solenoid coupled to the plate that closes the first big prize winning port 13 so as to be able to transmit the driving force. Open / close the grand prize winning opening 13. Based on a control signal from the game control board 100, the second big prize opening control unit 120 is electrically connected to the first blade member 191 (see FIG. 2) that closes the second big prize opening 19 so as to be able to transmit driving. By operating the solenoid, the second grand prize winning port 19 is opened and closed. Based on the control signal from the game control board 100, the V winning opening control unit 121 operates the electric solenoid connected to the second blade member 192 (see FIG. 2) that opens and closes the V area 195, thereby 195 is opened and closed. The normal winning port switch 122 detects that the game ball has won the normal winning port 14 and outputs a detection signal to the game control board 100.

  The main CPU 101 of the game control board 100 receives a detection signal from the first start port switch 111, the second start port switch 112, the first big prize port switch 115, the second big prize port switch 116, or the normal prize port switch 122. When input, the payout control board (not shown) is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the place where the game ball has won, and the number of prize balls to be paid out is determined based on information from the payout control board. to manage. Although a detailed description is omitted, the payout control board supplies the game ball to the upper plate 28 or the lower plate 29 by controlling a drive motor that sends out the game ball from the ball tank. In addition, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has the four normal winning award ports 14, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes the four normal winning award port switches 122. However, in FIG. Only the notation.

  The main CPU 101 acquires various random numbers as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, and executes the first special symbol determination using the acquired random numbers. Also, various random numbers are acquired as acquisition information at the timing when the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is input, and the second special symbol determination is executed using the acquired random numbers. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 are opened and closed via the first big prize opening control section 119 and the second big prize opening control section 120 to win big hits. Run a game. In addition, the V area 195 is opened and closed via the V prize opening control unit 121 in accordance with the round game related to the second big prize opening 19. When the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is input, the gaming state after the jackpot game is set to the probability changing gaming state, and when the detection signal from the V winning opening switch 117 is not input. Sets the gaming state after the big hit game to the short-time gaming state.

  Further, the main CPU 101 acquires a random number at the timing when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input, and executes normal symbol determination using the acquired random number. And when it determines with opening the 2nd starting port 12, the 2nd starting port 12 is temporarily open | released by operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control part 113. FIG.

  Further, the main CPU 101 causes the respective display devices 41 to 48 constituting the display device 4 to execute the processing described above with reference to FIG.

[Configuration Example of Production Control Board 130]
The effect control board 130 includes a sub CPU 131, a sub ROM 132, a sub RAM 133, and an RTC (real time clock) 134. The sub CPU 131 performs a calculation process when controlling the presentation based on the program stored in the sub ROM 132. The sub RAM 133 is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the sub CPU 131 executes the program, or a work area for data processing. The RTC 134 measures the current date and time (date and time).

  The sub CPU 131 sets the production contents based on game information related to special symbol determination, normal symbol determination, jackpot game, and the like transmitted from the game control board 100. In that case, the input of the operation information from the production | presentation button 26 or the cross key 27 may be received, and the production | generation content according to the operation information may be set. The sub CPU 131 transmits a command instructing execution of the effect of the set effect content to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

[Configuration Example of Image Sound Control Board 140]
The image sound control board 140 is not shown in the figure, but the overall CPU, control ROM, control RAM, VDP (Video Display Processor), sound DSP (Digital Signal)
Processor) and the like. Based on the program stored in the control ROM, the general CPU performs arithmetic processing when controlling an image or sound representing the effect whose effect content is set on the effect control board 130. The control RAM is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the general CPU executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The overall CPU controls the operation of the VDP and the sound DSP by generating a control signal based on the command from the effect control board 130 and the program stored in the control ROM and outputting the control signal to the VDP and the sound DSP.

  Although not shown in the figure, the VDP displays an image ROM that stores material data necessary for generating the effect image, a drawing engine that executes the rendering process of the effect image, and an effect image drawn by the drawing engine. An output circuit for outputting to the display device 5 is provided. The drawing engine draws the effect image in the frame buffer using the material data stored in the image ROM based on the control signal from the general CPU. The output circuit outputs the effect image drawn in the frame buffer to the liquid crystal display device 5 at a predetermined timing.

  Although not shown in the figure, the acoustic DSP is connected to an acoustic ROM for storing various acoustic data related to music, voice, sound effects, etc., and an SDRAM used as a work area for data processing by the acoustic DSP. ing. The acoustic DSP reads the acoustic data corresponding to the control signal from the overall CPU from the acoustic ROM to the SDRAM, executes data processing, and outputs the acoustic data after the data processing to the speaker 24.

[Configuration Example of Lamp Control Board 150]
Although not shown in the figure, the lamp control board 150 includes a lamp CPU, a lamp ROM, and a lamp RAM. The lamp CPU controls the operations of the movable accessory 7, the panel lamp 25 provided in the game board 2, the frame lamp 37 built in the frame member 3, and the center lamp 30 based on the program stored in the lamp ROM. The calculation process is performed. The lamp RAM is used as a storage area for temporarily storing various data used when the lamp CPU executes the program, or a work area for data processing.

  The lamp ROM stores light emission pattern data and operation pattern data. Here, the light emission pattern data is data indicating each light emission pattern of the movable accessory 7, the panel lamp 25, the frame lamp 37, and the center lamp 30. The motion pattern data is data indicating the motion pattern of the movable accessory 7.

  The lamp CPU reads the light emission pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the light emission pattern data stored in the lamp ROM to the lamp RAM, and the light emitting element of the movable accessory 7, the panel lamp 25, The light emission of the light emitting elements of the frame lamp 37 and the center lamp 30 is controlled.

  The lamp CPU reads out the operation pattern data corresponding to the command received from the effect control board 130 from the operation pattern data stored in the lamp ROM to the lamp RAM and operates the stepping motor for operating the movable accessory 7. Control the drive.

[Timer interrupt processing by game control board 100]
Next, a timer interrupt process executed in the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of timer interruption processing executed in the game control board 100. The game control board 100 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 15 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds) during normal operation except for special cases such as when the power is turned on and when the power is turned off. . Note that the processing of the game control board 100 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 15 and thereafter is performed in accordance with a command issued by the main CPU 101 based on a program stored in the main ROM 102.

  First, the main CPU 101 executes a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, a variation pattern random number, and a normal design random number (step S1).

  Here, the jackpot random number is a random number for determining jackpot or loss. The design random number is a random number for determining the type of jackpot when it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot. The reach random number is a random number for determining whether to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach when it is determined that the reach is lost. The variation pattern random number is a random number for determining a variation pattern when a special symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The normal symbol random number is a random number for determining whether or not to open the second start port 12. The jackpot random number, the design random number, the reach random number, the variation pattern random number, and the ordinary design random number are incremented by “1” every time the process of step S1 is performed. Note that a loop counter is used as a counter for performing the processing of step S1, and each random number returns to “0” after reaching a preset maximum value.

  Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 executes a switch process when a detection signal is input from each switch (step S2). This switch processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S2, the main CPU 101 executes special symbol determination, displays the special symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and displays the determination result of the special symbol determination. A special symbol process including a process of stopping and displaying the determination symbol to be displayed is executed (step S3). This special symbol process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S3, the main CPU 101 includes a process of executing normal symbol determination, causing the normal symbol display unit 45 to display the normal symbol in a variable manner, and then stopping and displaying the normal symbol indicating the result of the normal symbol determination. Normal symbol processing is executed (step S4). This normal symbol processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S4, the main CPU 101 performs the electric tulip process for operating the electric tulip 17 via the electric tulip control unit 113 when it is determined that the second start port 12 is opened as a result of the normal symbol determination. Is executed (step S5). This electric tulip process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S5, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is a big hit in the process of step S3, the first big prize port control unit 119, the second big prize port control unit 120, and the V prize port control unit A special winning opening release control process for opening the first big winning opening 13, the second large winning opening 19, and the V area 195 by controlling 121 is executed (step S6). The special winning opening opening control process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Subsequent to the process of step S6, the main CPU 101 executes a prize ball process for controlling the payout of the prize ball according to the winning of the game ball (step S7). This prize ball processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Following the process of step S7, the main CPU 101 executes an abnormal winning process including a process of determining whether or not there is an abnormal winning of a game ball (step S8). This abnormal winning process will be described in detail later based on FIG. 31 and FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S8, the main CPU 101 transmits to the effect control board 130 information necessary to determine various commands and effect contents set (stored) in the main RAM 103 in the process step before step S8. Processing is executed (step S9).

[Switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 16 is a detailed flowchart of the switch process in step S2 of FIG. Subsequent to the process of step S1, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the first start port switch 111 as illustrated in FIG. 16, and is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. For the random number (big hit random number, symbol random number, reach random number, and variation pattern random number), the first start port switch process including the process of acquiring the value at the time when the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input is executed. (Step S21). The first start port switch process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 101 monitors the presence or absence of a detection signal input from the second start port switch 112, and the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received for various random numbers that are appropriately updated by the process of step S1. A second start port switch process including a process of acquiring a value at the time of input is executed (step S22). The second start port switch process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Then, the main CPU 101 monitors whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 114, and the value at the time when the detection signal from the gate switch 114 is input with respect to the normal symbol random number that is appropriately updated by the process of step S1. The gate switch process for acquiring the above is executed (step S23). This gate switch processing will be described in detail later based on FIG.

[First Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 17 is a detailed flowchart of the first start port switch process in step S21 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 17, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the first start port switch 111 (specifically, the first start port switch 111 is “ON”) following the random number update process in step S <b> 1. On the basis of whether or not an ON signal indicating that the first start port switch 111 has been turned ON is determined (step S210). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S <b> 210: YES), the hold number U <b> 1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax1 (“4” in the present embodiment) of the first special symbol determination (step S211).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is less than the maximum hold number Umax1 (step S211: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U1 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S212), and the first special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a variation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S213 to S216).

[Second Start Port Switch Processing by Game Control Board 100]
FIG. 18 is a detailed flowchart of the second start port switch process in step S22 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 18, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 (specifically, the second start port switch 112 is “ON” following the first start port switch process in step S <b> 21. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” based on whether or not an “ON signal indicating that it has turned“ ”has been input (step S220).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 has been turned “ON” (step S220: YES), the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum reserved number Umax2 (in this embodiment, “4”) of the second special symbol determination (step S221).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U2 is less than the maximum hold number Umax2 (step S221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the value of the hold number U2 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S222), and the second special symbol. As the acquisition information used for the determination, a jackpot random number, a design random number, a reach random number, and a fluctuation pattern random number are acquired, and these random numbers are associated with each other and stored in the main RAM 103 (steps S223 to S226).

[Gate switch processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 19 is a detailed flowchart of the gate switch process in step S23 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 19, the main CPU 101 detects the detection signal from the gate switch 114 (ON signal indicating that the gate switch 114 is turned “ON”) following the second start-up switch processing in step S22. It is determined whether or not the gate switch 114 is turned “ON” based on whether or not is input (step S230).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the gate switch 114 is “ON” (step S230: YES), the normal symbol determination pending number T stored in the main RAM 103 is the normal symbol determination stored in the main ROM 102. It is determined whether it is less than the maximum hold number Tmax (for example, “4”) (step S231).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number T is less than the maximum hold number Tmax (step S231: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number T to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S232), and is held by this process. A normal symbol random number used for normal symbol determination is acquired and stored in the main RAM 103 (step S233).

[Special symbol processing by game control board 100]
Next, the details of the special symbol process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 20 is a detailed flowchart of the special symbol process in step S3 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 20, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game is in progress based on whether or not the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” ( Step S301). This jackpot game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the jackpot game is being executed, and is set to “ON” at the start of the jackpot game, and is set to “OFF” at the end of the jackpot game. That is, the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” while the so-called condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operating. Here, when it is determined that the game is a big hit game (step S301: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game is not being played (step S301: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (step S302). If it is determined that the special symbol variation display is not being performed (step S302: NO), it is determined whether or not the second special symbol determination hold number U2 stored in the main RAM 103 is equal to or greater than “1”. (Step S303). Here, when it is determined that the holding number U2 is “1” or more (step S303: YES), the holding number U2 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S304).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the holding number U2 is not “1” or more (step S303: NO), whether or not the holding number U1 of the first special symbol determination stored in the main RAM 103 is “1” or more. Is determined (step S305). If it is determined that the hold number U1 is “1” or more (step S305: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the hold number U1 to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S306).

  Following the process of step S304 or the process of step S306, the main CPU 101 executes a shift process for the reserved storage area of the main RAM 103 (step S308). The main RAM 103 stores a determination storage area for storing acquired information used for the special symbol determination when the special symbol determination is actually executed, and a hold for storing the acquired information regarding the special symbol determination that is held. And a storage area. When the main CPU 101 executes a shift process following the process of step S304, the main CPU 101 shifts the oldest acquired information stored in the reserved storage area for second special symbol determination to the determination storage area, and The remaining acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area side. When the shift process is executed subsequent to the process of step S306, the oldest acquired information stored in the first special symbol determination holding storage area is shifted to the determination storage area, and the remaining The acquired information is shifted to the determination storage area side.

  Subsequent to step S308, the main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination processing based on the random number stored in the determination storage area (step S309). By executing this jackpot determination process, it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot, and if it is determined that it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot is determined. Then, determination symbol setting information indicating the results of these processes is set in the main RAM 103. The jackpot determination process will be described in detail later based on FIG.

  Subsequent to the process of step S309, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern selection process for selecting a variation pattern of a special symbol (step S310). This variation pattern selection process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequent to step S310, the main CPU 101 determines whether the symbol setting information set in step S309, the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or the second special symbol determination. Is set in the main RAM 103 including information indicating whether or not, setting information of the variation pattern set in the process of step S310, information on the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like (step S311). This variation start command is a command for instructing the start of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol, and is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

  Subsequent to the process of step S311, the main CPU 101 starts the special symbol variation display based on the variation pattern setting information included in the variation start command set in step S311 (step S312). At that time, when the processing of step S309 to step S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the first special symbol determination is stored in the determination storage area, the special symbol is displayed in the first special symbol display 41. When the process of steps S309 to S311 is performed in a state where the acquired information (random number) related to the second special symbol determination is stored, the second special symbol display 42 displays the special symbol. Fluctuation display is started.

  Following the processing of step S312, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S313). This customer waiting flag is a flag indicating whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a customer waiting state, and neither the right of the first special symbol determination nor the right of the second special symbol determination is reserved, and It is set to “ON” at the timing when the special symbol variation display is no longer performed, and is set to “OFF” when the special symbol variation display is started again.

  When determining that the customer waiting flag is set to “ON” (step S313: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the customer waiting flag to “OFF” (step S314). When the process of step S314 is executed, or when it is determined that the customer waiting flag is not set to “ON” (step S313: NO), the elapsed time from the start of the variable display in step S312. The measurement of a certain variation time is started (step S315).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S315 or determines that the special symbol is changing (step S302: YES), the main CPU 101 is selected by the process of step S310 from the start of the measurement of the changing time in step S315. It is determined whether or not the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern has elapsed (step S317). Here, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed (step S317: NO), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the fluctuation time has elapsed (step S317: YES), the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42. Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S318). This symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9. Thereby, the process etc. which stop-display the decoration symbol which was variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 in the aspect which shows the determination result of special symbol determination, etc. are performed.

  Following the process of step S318, the main CPU 101 ends the special symbol variation display started in the process of step S312 (step S319). Specifically, the determination symbol set in the process of step S309 (a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol) is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display on which the special symbol is variably displayed. The stop display of the determination symbol is continued until at least a predetermined symbol determination time (for example, 1 second) elapses.

  Thus, the main CPU 101 displays the determination symbol indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as the first special symbol display 41. Alternatively, the second special symbol display 42 is stopped and displayed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S319, the main CPU 101 resets the variation time when the measurement is started in the process of step S315 (step S320), and performs a stopped process including a process of starting the jackpot game when the jackpot is won. Execute (Step S321). This stop process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the hold number U1 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S305: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the customer waiting flag is set to “ON” (step S323). Here, when it is determined that the customer waiting flag is set to “ON” (step S323: YES), the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the customer waiting flag is not set to “ON” (step S323: NO), the main CPU 101 sets a customer waiting command for notifying that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the customer waiting state in the main RAM 103. Then, the customer waiting flag is set to “ON” (step S325). This customer waiting command is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process of step S9.

  In the present embodiment, a customer waiting command including detection error frequency information is transmitted to the effect control board 130 in accordance with the processing in step S324.

[Big hit judgment processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 21 is a detailed flowchart of the jackpot determination process in step S309 of FIG. The main CPU 101 executes jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area (step S3091). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number stored in the determination storage area is a jackpot based on whether or not it matches a preset winning value.

  The winning value here is a jackpot winning value defined in the high probability jackpot random number table or the low probability jackpot random number table. When the jackpot determination is executed in the high probability state (probability game state), the winning values stored in the high probability hourly jackpot random number table ("0" to "0" in the example shown in FIG. 5A) 2 ”) is used, and when the jackpot determination is executed in the low probability state (normal gaming state or short-time gaming state), the winning value (shown in FIG. 5) stored in the low-probability jackpot random number table. In this example, “0”) is used.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 has a start condition in which acquisition information such as a jackpot random number acquired when a game ball is won at the first start port 11 or the second start port 12 is stored in the determination storage area. If is established, it is determined whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player based on the jackpot random number.

  Following the processing of step S3091, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot (step S3092). Here, when it is determined that the game is a jackpot (step S3092: YES), the type of jackpot is determined with reference to the symbol determination table for the jackpot stored in the main ROM 102 (step S3093).

  Specifically, when the symbol random number stored in the determination storage area together with the jackpot random number used for the jackpot determination in step S3091 is related to the first special symbol determination, the symbol random number is The jackpot type is determined based on which random number value defined in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 5B) for the first start opening winning match. On the other hand, when it is related to the second special symbol determination, the symbol random number matches with any random number value defined in the symbol determination table (see FIG. 5C) for the second start-up winning prize. The type of jackpot is determined based on this.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 determines the type of jackpot so that the jackpot game does not involve the transition to the easy-to-pass state between the second jackpot 19 and the V region 195 (FIG. 7A). Reference: 1st special game), or a jackpot game (see FIGS. 7B and 7C: 2nd special game) involving the transition to the easy-to-pass state between the second big prize opening 19 and the V region 195 is selected. To do.

  Then, the main CPU 101 sets jackpot symbol setting information corresponding to the determined jackpot type in the main RAM 103 (step S3094). Thereby, the jackpot symbol set here at the time of the process of step S319 is stopped and displayed as a determination symbol on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42, and the jackpot game corresponding to the symbol is displayed. Will be done.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3092: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the lost symbol setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3095). Thereby, the lost symbol set here in the process of step S319 is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41 or the second special symbol display 42 as a determination symbol. In this case, the jackpot game is not performed.

[Change pattern selection processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 22 is a detailed flowchart of the variation pattern selection process in step S310 of FIG. After executing the jackpot determination process in step S309 in FIG. 20, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result in step S3091 is a jackpot (step S3101). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3101: YES), the big hit variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3102).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that it is not a big hit (step S3101: NO), whether or not the reach random number stored in the determination storage area matches the winning value of the reach random number stored in the main ROM 102. Based on the above, it is determined whether or not to perform a reach effect that makes the player expect a big hit (step S3103). If it is determined that a reach effect is to be performed (step S3103: YES), the reach variation pattern table is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3104). Conversely, when it is determined that the reach effect is not performed (step S3103: NO), the variation pattern table for loss is read from the main ROM 102 and set in the main RAM 103 (step S3105).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 101 executes a variation pattern random number determination process with reference to the variation pattern table set in the main RAM 103 by the process of step S3102, the process of step S3104, or the process of step S3105 (step S3106). Specifically, when the big hit variation pattern table or the reach variation pattern table is set in the main RAM 103, the variation pattern corresponding to the variation pattern random number stored in the determination storage area is set as the variation pattern that is set. The variation pattern is selected by reading from the table.

  If the variation pattern table for losing is set in the main RAM 103, the number of reserved special symbol determination is specified based on the number of reserved storage areas in which various types of information are stored immediately before the shift process of step S308 is performed. Then, the variation pattern corresponding to the specified number of holdings and the presence / absence of the current time is read out from the variation pattern table for loss to select the variation pattern.

  By selecting the variation pattern of the special symbol in this way, the variation time of the special symbol is inevitably determined.

  When the main CPU 101 selects the variation pattern, the main CPU 101 sets the selected variation pattern setting information in the main RAM 103 (step S3107). The variation pattern setting information is included in the variation start command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 together with the symbol setting information set in the main RAM 103 by the jackpot determination process in step S309 described above.

[Processing during stop by game control board 100]
FIG. 23 is a detailed flowchart of the stopping process in step S321 of FIG. After resetting the variation time by the process of step S320, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot is the same as the process of step S3092 as illustrated in FIG. 23 (step S3211). If it is determined that the game is a big hit (step S3211: YES), the big hit game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S3212).

  Next, the main CPU 101 sets the time-short game flag and the probability change game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S3213). Here, the short-time game flag is a flag indicating whether or not the short-time state in which the electric chew support function is granted, and the probability variation game flag is relatively probable to be determined to be a big hit in the special symbol determination. It is a flag indicating whether or not a high probability state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gaming state is controlled by setting the time-saving gaming flag and the probability variation gaming flag. That is, when the gaming state is controlled to the probability variation gaming state, both the probability variation gaming flag and the short time gaming flag are set to “ON”, and when the gaming state is controlled to the time variation gaming state, the probability variation gaming flag is “OFF”. When the game state is controlled to the normal game state, both the probability variation game flag and the short-time game flag are set to “OFF”.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S3213, the main CPU 101 sets an opening command for notifying that a jackpot game is started in the main RAM 103 (step S3214). The opening command includes the type of jackpot, the opening pattern of the first jackpot 13 and the second jackpot 19 and the V area 195 during the jackpot game, and the effect control board by the transmission processing in step S9. 130.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the game is not a big hit (step S3211: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game flag is set to “ON” (step S3216). If it is determined that the short-time game flag is set to “ON” (step S3216: YES), the short-time game remaining number J stored in the main RAM 103 is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step). S3217). The short game remaining number J at this time indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in the short time state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S3217, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the time-saving game remaining count J is “0” (step S3218). Here, when it is determined that the short time remaining game count J is “0” (step S3218: YES), the short time game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3219). As a result, the electric chew support function is not provided.

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S3219, determines that the time-saving game flag is not “ON” (step S3216: NO), or determines that the time-saving game remaining count J is not “0” ( Step S3218: NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation game flag is set to "ON" (Step S3221).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the probability variation game flag is set to “ON” (step S3221: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the high probability remaining game count K stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by subtracting “1”. (Step S3222). The high probability remaining game count K indicates the remaining number of times that the special symbol determination is executed in a high probability state.

  Following the process of step S3222, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the high-probability game residual count K is “0” (step S3223). Here, when it is determined that the high probability remaining game count K is “0” (step S3223: YES), the probability variation game flag is set to “OFF” (step S3224). Thereby, special symbol determination comes to be performed in a low probability state.

  When the process of step S3224 is performed, when it is determined that the probability variation game flag is not “ON” (step S3221: NO), when it is determined that the high probability game remaining count K is not “0” ( When the process of step S3223: NO) or step S3214 is performed, the process proceeds to the normal symbol process of step S4.

[Normal design processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 24 is a detailed flowchart of the normal symbol process in step S4 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 24, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” following the special symbol process in step S3 (step S401). ). This auxiliary game flag is a flag that indicates whether or not the electric tulip 17 is in an auxiliary game in which the operation of returning to the closed posture after maintaining the open posture for a predetermined time is being performed a predetermined number of times, and is set to “ON” during the auxiliary game. It is set and set to “OFF” when it is not in an auxiliary game. If it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S401: YES), the process proceeds to the electric tulip process in step S5.

  When determining that the auxiliary game flag is not set to “ON” (step S401: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 45 is being displayed (step S402). ), When it is determined that the normal symbol variation display is not being performed (step S402: NO), it is determined whether or not the number T of the normal symbol determination is “1” or more (step S403). Here, when it is determined that the number of holds T is not “1” or more (step S403: NO), the process proceeds to the electric tulip process of step S5.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the number of holds T is “1” or more (step S403: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the number of holds T to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S404), and executes a hit random number determination process. (Step S405). Specifically, the normal symbol random number first acquired from the normal symbol random numbers stored in the main RAM 103 by the process in step S233 (see FIG. 19) is the normal symbol random number stored in the main ROM 102 in advance. It is determined whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on whether or not it matches any of the winning values.

  The main ROM 102 stores a winning value for the time-short state and a winning value for the non-time-short state, and normal symbol determination is performed using the winning value according to the presence or absence of the time-short state. And since the winning value is set in advance so that the number of winning values for the short-time state is larger than the number of winning values for the non-short-time state, it is normal in the short-time state compared to in the non-short-time state The determination result of the symbol determination is easy to win.

  Following the process of step S405, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win based on the determination result of step S405 (step S406). (Step S406: YES), the setting information of the winning symbol to be stopped and displayed as the determination symbol on the normal symbol display 45 is set in the main RAM 103 (Step S407). On the contrary, when it is determined that the determination result of the normal symbol determination is not successful (step S406: NO), the setting information of the lost symbol is set in the main RAM 103 (step S408).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S407 or step S408, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not it is in the time-short state based on whether or not the time-short game flag is set to “ON” (step S409). If it is determined that the time is not short (step S409: NO), the normal symbol change time for displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 45 is set to 25 seconds, for example (step S410). On the contrary, when it is determined that the time is short (step S409: YES), the normal symbol variation time is set to 2 seconds, for example (step S411). Thus, the normal symbol variation time set by the process of step S410 or step S411 is temporarily stored in the main RAM 103.

  Following the processing of step S410 or step S411, the main CPU 101 starts normal symbol variation display by the ordinary symbol display 45 (step S412), and starts measuring the elapsed time from the start of the variation display (step S413). ).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol change display is being performed by the normal symbol display 45 (step S402: YES), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol change time has elapsed since the start of the normal symbol change display. Determination is made (step S415). Specifically, whether or not the normal symbol variation time has elapsed based on whether or not the elapsed time when measurement was started by the process of step S413 has reached the normal symbol variation time set in step S410 or step S411. Determine. If it is determined that the normal symbol variation time has not elapsed (step S415: NO), the process proceeds to the electric tulip process in step S5.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the normal symbol variation time has elapsed (step S415: YES), the main CPU 101 terminates the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 45, and the setting information set in the main RAM 103 indicates The symbol or the lost symbol is stopped and displayed (step S416). And the elapsed time which started measurement by the process of step S413 is reset (step S417). Next, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win as in the process of step S406 (step S418). Here, when it is determined that the determination result of the normal symbol determination is a win (step S418: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S419). Thus, the auxiliary game for operating the electric tulip 17 is started by setting the auxiliary game flag to “ON”.

[Electric tulip processing by game control board 100]
FIG. 25 is a detailed flowchart of the electric tulip process in step S5 of FIG. Following the normal symbol processing in step S4, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 25 (step S501). Here, when it is determined that the auxiliary game flag is not set to “ON” (step S501: NO), the process proceeds to the big prize opening release control process of step S6.

  When determining that the auxiliary game flag is set to “ON” (step S501: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S502). Here, when it is determined that the electric tulip 17 is not in operation (step S502: NO), it is determined whether or not it is in a time-short state, similarly to the process of step S409 (step S503). Here, when it is determined that the time is not short (step S503: NO), as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17, setting information of the operation pattern for performing the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 0.1 second, for example, once. The main RAM 103 is set (step S504). Conversely, when it is determined that the time is short (step S503: YES), the operation pattern setting information for performing the operation of opening the second start port 12 for 1.6 seconds three times as the operation pattern of the electric tulip 17 is main. It is set in the RAM 103 (step S505).

  After setting the operation pattern setting information in step S504 or step S505, the main CPU 101 causes the electric tulip control unit 113 to start the operation of the electric tulip 17 in the set operation pattern (step S506).

  The main CPU 101 controls the second start port 12 from a state where it is difficult for the game ball to pass through to a state where it is easy to pass through by executing the process of step S506.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S506 or determines that the electric tulip 17 is operating (step S502: YES), has the operation of the electric tulip 17 started in the process of step S506 been completed? It is determined whether or not (step S507). If it is determined that the operation of the electric tulip 17 has been completed (step S507: YES), the auxiliary game flag is set to “OFF” (step S508). Thereby, the auxiliary game is ended.

[Large winning opening opening control processing by game control board 100]
Hereinafter, the special winning opening opening control process executed by the game control board 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 26 to FIG. 28 are detailed flowcharts of the special winning opening opening control process in step S6 of FIG. Following the electric tulip process in step S5, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 26 (step S601). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S601: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S601: YES), for example, after the opening command related to the jackpot game is set by the process of step S3214 (see FIG. 23). Based on whether or not the elapsed time has reached a predetermined opening time, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game is being opened (step S602).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the opening is not in progress (step S602: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not an ending in the jackpot game is in progress (step S603). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending is in progress based on whether or not the elapsed time from the end of the round game of the last round in the jackpot game has reached a predetermined ending time. If it is determined that ending is in progress (step S603: YES), the process proceeds to step S643 (see FIG. 28) described later.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the ending in the jackpot game is not in progress (step S603: NO), for example, based on whether or not a predetermined interval time has elapsed since the previous round game ended (round) And the next round (step S604). Here, when it is determined that it is during the interval (step S604: YES), after the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) is closed at the end of the previous round game, in step S608 described later. It is determined whether the interval time set in the process has elapsed (step S605). Here, when it is determined that the interval time has elapsed (step S605: YES), the process proceeds to step S609 described later because it is time to start the next round game. Conversely, if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed (step S605: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When determining that the opening is in progress (step S602: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening time has elapsed (step S606). Here, when it is determined that the opening time has elapsed (step S606: YES), the number of rounds Rmax of the jackpot game, the plate of the first big winning opening 13, the first blade member 191, and the operation pattern of the second blade member 192 And the setting information is stored in the main RAM 103 (step S608). By executing the processing of step S608, various times related to the jackpot game such as the interval time between rounds and the next round, and the ending time after the end of the final round are also set.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S608 or determines that the interval time has elapsed (step S605: YES), the main CPU 101 stores the first grand prize port 13 (or the second grand prize port). 19) The number Y of winning game balls is reset (step S609). In this step S609, at the start of the round game in which the first grand prize opening 13 is opened, the winning number Y of game balls to the first big prize opening 13 is reset to “0”, and the second big prize opening 19 is opened. At the start of the round game, the number Y of winning game balls to the second big winning opening 19 is reset to “0”.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S609, the main CPU 101 updates the round number R in the big hit game stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S610). This round number R is set to “0” before the start of the jackpot game, and is incremented by “1” every time the process of step S610 is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S610, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the round number R is “5” (step S611). That is, it is determined whether or not to start a round game related to the second big prize opening 19. Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R is not “5” (step S611: NO), the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 by the first big prize opening control unit 119 is started (step S612). As a result, the main CPU 101 changes the first grand prize opening 13 from a state in which it is difficult for the game ball to win, to a state in which it is easy to win. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of rounds R is “5” (step S611: YES), the second large winning opening control unit 120 opens control (long opening control or short opening control) by the second large winning opening control unit 120. Is started (step S613). The main CPU 101 executes the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 to change the second big prize opening 19 from a state where the game ball is difficult to win to a state where it is easy to win. By executing the short opening control, the second large winning opening 19 is maintained in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to win.

  When the process of step S612 is executed, or when the process of step S613 is executed, the main CPU 101 starts measuring an opening time that is an elapsed time from the start of any opening control (step S614). Specifically, when the process of step S614 is executed following the process of step S612, measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is started, and following the process of step S613. When the process of step S614 is executed, measurement of the elapsed time from the start of the opening control of the second big prize opening 19 is started.

  The main CPU 101 determines whether or not the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is started based on whether or not the process of step S612 is executed following the process of step S611 (step S615). Here, when it is determined that the opening control of the first big winning opening 13 is started (step S615: YES), the production control board indicates that the long opening round game for long opening the first big winning opening 13 is started. A normal round start command notified to 130 is set in the main RAM 103 (step S616).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the opening control of the first big winning opening 13 is not started (step S615: NO), that is, when the opening control of the second big winning opening 19 is started by the process of step S613, It is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 19 is opened long (step S617). Specifically, based on whether the operation pattern of the first blade member 191 set by the process of step S608 is a long open pattern or a short open pattern, is the second big prize winning opening 19 opened long? Judge whether or not. If the current big hit game is based on the normal big hit, the operation pattern of the first blade member 191 is set to the short open pattern, and if the big hit game is based on the probable big hit, the operation pattern of the first blade member 191 is Set to long release pattern.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening 19 is long open (step S617: YES), the long open round game related to the second big prize opening 19 is started (that is, the V area 195 is displayed). A long open round start command for notifying the effect control board 130 of the transition to the easy-to-pass state is set in the main RAM 103 (step S618). Conversely, when it is determined that the second big prize opening 19 is not opened long (step S617: NO), that is, when the second big prize opening 19 is short opened, the short opening round game related to the second big prize opening 19 Is set in the main RAM 103 (step S619). The short opening round start command for notifying the effect control board 130 that the V region 195 does not shift to the easy passage state is started.

  The normal round start command, the long open round start command, or the short open round start command set in the main RAM 103 in this way is transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the transmission process in step S9. For this reason, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 determines whether the current round game is the first grand prize based on which of these three types of commands is received from the game control board 100 at the start of the round game. Whether it is a long open round game that opens the mouth 13 long, a long open round game that opens the second big prize opening 19 long, or a short open round game that opens the second big prize opening 19 short Can be easily determined.

  When the process of step S616 is executed, when the process of step S618 is executed, or when the process of step S619 is executed, the main CPU 101 performs round processing similar to the process of step S611 as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not the number R is “5” (step S621).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the round number R is “5” (step S621: YES), the main CPU 101 executes the following processing relating to the V region 195 release control. That is, does the main CPU 101 match the elapsed time from the start of opening of the second big prize opening 19 by the process of step S613 described above with a preset set time (3 seconds in the present embodiment: see FIG. 7)? It is determined whether or not (step S622). If it is determined that the elapsed time does not coincide with the set time (step S622: NO), the process proceeds to step S624 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the elapsed time matches the set time (step S622: YES), the main CPU 101 starts the opening control of the V area 195 by the V winning opening control unit 121 (step S623). Specifically, the second blade member 192 is rotated toward the loss region 196 (see FIGS. 2C, 7B, and 7C).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S623 or determines that the elapsed time from the start of opening the second big prize opening 19 does not coincide with the set time (step S622: NO), the V prize opening switch 117 ( It is determined whether or not (see FIGS. 2 and 14) is “ON” (step S624). Here, when it is determined that the V prize opening switch 117 is “ON” (step S624: YES), the V prize flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S625). This V winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not the game ball has passed the V area 195 (whether or not the V winning is made). Although normally set to “OFF”, the V winning flag switch 117 is used. When a game ball is detected, it is set to “ON”.

  Following the process of step S625, the main CPU 101 sets a V winning notification command for notifying the effect control board 130 that the game ball has passed the V area 195 in the main RAM 103 (step S626).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S626, or determines that the V prize opening switch 117 is not “ON” (step S624: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether it is the closing timing of the V area 195. (Step S627). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the start of the opening control in step S623 described above coincides with a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 10 seconds: see FIG. 7). If it is determined that it is not the closing timing (step S627: NO), the process proceeds to step S629 described later.

  If the main CPU 101 determines that it is the closing timing (step S627: YES), the V CPU 195 opening control by the V winning opening control unit 121 started in the process of step S623 ends (step S628). As a result, the V winning award that is the entrance of the V region 195 is closed by the second blade member 192.

  The main CPU 101 executes the process of step S628, determines that it is not the closing timing of the V region 195 (step S627: NO), or determines that the round number R is not “5” (step S621: step S621). NO), based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the big prize opening switch, it is determined whether or not the big prize opening switch is turned “ON” (step S629). Specifically, when a round game relating to the first grand prize opening 13 is in progress, the first big prize opening switch 115 is “ON” based on whether or not a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening switch 115. The second big prize opening switch 116 is determined based on whether or not a detection signal is inputted from the second big prize opening switch 116 when the round game related to the second big prize opening 19 is being performed. Is determined to be “ON” or not.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the big prize opening switch is “ON” (step S629: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the winning number Y of the game balls to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S630). Specifically, during a round game relating to the first grand prize opening 13, when it is determined that the first big prize opening switch 115 is "ON", the number of winning game balls to the first big prize opening 13 Y is updated to a value obtained by adding “1”. On the other hand, when it is determined that the second big prize opening switch 116 is turned “ON” during the round game related to the second big prize opening 19, the winning number Y of the game balls to the second big prize opening 19 is set to “ 1 ”is updated to the added value.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S630 or determines that the big prize opening switch is not “ON” (step S629: NO), as shown in FIG. It is determined whether the elapsed time from the time coincides with the specified opening time (step S632). Specifically, in the case of a long open round game in which the first big prize opening 13 is opened long, whether or not the elapsed time from the opening of the first big prize opening 13 coincides with 29.5 seconds. Determine. Further, in the case of a long open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened long, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the opening of the second big prize opening 19 coincides with 29.5 seconds. . Further, in the case of a short open round game in which the second big prize opening 19 is opened shortly, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time from the opening start of the second big prize opening 19 coincides with 0.1 second. .

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the elapsed time from the start of opening of the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) does not coincide with the prescribed opening time (step S632: NO), the main CPU 101 stores it in the main RAM 103. The number Y of game balls in the current round game is the number of game balls Ymax that defines the closing timing of the first big prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening 19) stored in the main ROM 102 (for example, “9 ]) Is determined (step S633). If it is determined that the winning number Y does not match the gaming ball number Ymax (step S633: NO), the process proceeds to a winning ball process in step S7.

  In the short opening round game of the second grand prize opening 19, 0.1 has elapsed from the start of the opening of the second big prize opening 19 regardless of the number Y of winning game balls to the second big prize opening 19 Then, the second big prize opening 19 is closed. For this reason, during this short open round game, the process of step S633 is omitted, and based on only the determination result of step S632, the process proceeds to a prize ball process of step S7 or step S634 described later.

  The main CPU 101 determines that the winning number Y matches the number of gaming balls Ymax (step S633: YES), or determines that the elapsed time from the start of opening the big winning opening matches the specified opening time (step S632: YES), the winning prize opening opening control is terminated (step S634). Specifically, when the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is being performed, the first big prize opening control unit 119 ends the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 and the second big prize opening 19 is opened. When the control is being performed, the second grand prize winning port control unit 120 ends the opening control of the second big prize winning port 19.

  Subsequent to the process of step S634, the main CPU 101 determines that the current round number R of the jackpot game stored in the main RAM 103 is the round number Rmax ("5" in the present embodiment) set by the process of step S608. It is determined whether or not it matches (“16”) (step S635). Here, when it is determined that the round number R does not match the round number Rmax (step S635: NO), in order to control the start timing of the next round game, the first grand prize opening 13 (or the second big prize opening) 19) The measurement of the interval time, which is the elapsed time since the blockade, is started (step S636). The interval time when the measurement is started by the process of step S636 is used for the process of step S604 and the process of step S605.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the round number R matches the round number Rmax (step S635: YES), the main CPU 101 starts measuring the ending time (step S637) and resets the round number R stored in the main RAM 103. (Step S638). Then, it is determined whether or not the V winning flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S639).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is not set to “ON” (step S639: NO), that is, if the V winning flag is set to “OFF”, the main jackpot game is ended. Since the game is controlled in the short-time game state, a short-time transition notification ending command for notifying the effect control board 130 is set in the main RAM 103 (step S640).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is set to “ON” (step S639: YES), the game is controlled in the probability variation gaming state after the current jackpot game is finished. Then, a probability change transition notification ending command for notifying the effect control board 130 is set in the main RAM 103 (step S641).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S640, executes the process of step S641, or determines that ending is in progress (step S603: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether the set ending time has elapsed. (Step S643). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the ending time at which measurement is started by the process of step S637 matches the set ending time set by the process of step S608. If it is determined that the ending time does not coincide with the set ending time (step S643: NO), the process proceeds to a prize ball process in step S7.

  When determining that the set ending time has elapsed (step S643: YES), the main CPU 101 executes a game state setting process for setting the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 after the end of the jackpot game (step S644). Then, in order to end the jackpot game, the jackpot game flag is set to “OFF” (step S645).

[Game state setting process by game control board 100]
FIG. 29 is a detailed flowchart of the gaming state setting process in step S644 of FIG. If the main CPU 101 determines that the set ending time has elapsed (step S643: YES), as illustrated in FIG. 29, whether or not the V winning flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”. Is determined (step S6441).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is set to “ON” (step S6441: YES), the main CPU 101 sets the probability variation game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S6442). The high probability remaining game count K stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “115” (step S6443). Then, the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON” (step S6444), and the short-time game remaining count J that is also stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “115”, which is the same as the high-probability game remaining count K. It sets (step S6445).

  By performing the processing from step S6442 to step S6445, the game is controlled in the probable gaming state until 115 special symbol determinations are made unless a big hit occurs halfway after the big hit game ends. Become.

  In this way, when the V winning flag is set to “ON” as the game ball passes through the V area 195, the main CPU 101 controls the game in a probable game state that is more advantageous to the player than before the passage. .

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S6445, the main CPU 101 sets the V winning flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “OFF” (step S6446).

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is not set to “ON” (step S6441: NO), the main CPU 101 sets the short-time game flag stored in the main RAM 103 to “ON” (step S6447). Similarly, the short time remaining game count J stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “100” (step S6448).

  By performing the processing of step S6447 and step S6448, the game is controlled in the short-time gaming state until a special symbol determination is performed 100 times unless a big hit occurs in the middle after the big hit game is finished. Become.

[Prize ball processing by game control unit 100]
Next, the prize ball process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 30 is a detailed flowchart of the prize ball processing in step S7 of FIG.

  The main CPU 101 performs the first start port based on whether or not a detection signal from the first start port switch 111 is input, as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not the switch 111 is “ON” (step S701). Here, when it is determined that the first start port switch 111 is “ON” (step S701: YES), the payout control board is controlled to pay out three prize balls (step S702).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S702 or determines that the first start port switch 111 is not “ON” (step S701: NO), the detection signal from the second start port switch 112 is received. Based on whether or not the input is made, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 112 is turned “ON” (step S703). Here, when it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is turned “ON” (step S703: YES), the payout control board is controlled to pay out three prize balls (step S704).

  In this manner, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if a game ball is detected by the second start port switch 112 regardless of whether or not the opening control of the second start port 12 by the electric tulip 17 is performed, a prize ball Is paid out.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S704 or determines that the second start port switch 112 is not “ON” (step S703: NO), the normal winning port switch 122 is turned “ON”. It is determined whether or not (step S705). Here, when it is determined that the normal winning opening switch 122 is “ON” (step S705: YES), the payout control board is controlled to pay out ten prize balls (step S706).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S706 or determines that the normal winning a prize opening switch 122 is not “ON” (step S705: NO), the jackpot game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is “ It is determined whether or not “ON” is set (step S708). If it is determined that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S708: NO), the process proceeds to step S712, which will be described later.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S708: YES), based on whether or not the detection signal from the first big prize opening switch 115 is input, It is determined whether or not the first big prize opening switch 115 is turned “ON” (step S709). Here, when it is determined that the first big prize opening switch 115 is not “ON” (step S709: NO), based on whether or not the detection signal from the second big prize opening switch 116 is inputted, It is determined whether or not the second big prize opening switch 116 is “ON” (step S710).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the first big prize opening switch 115 has been turned “ON” (step S709: YES), or has decided that the second big prize opening switch 116 has been turned “ON” (step S710: YES), the payout control board is controlled to pay out 14 prize balls (step S711).

  In this way, the main CPU 101, when a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 13 or the second big prize opening 19, only during the jackpot game where both the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operating, The prize ball is paid out.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S711, determines that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S708: NO), or the second big prize opening switch 116 becomes “ON”. If it is determined that it has not (step S710: NO), whether or not a prize ball has been paid out by performing at least one of the processing at step S702, the processing at step S704, the processing at step S706, and the processing at step S711. Is determined (step S712).

  If the main CPU 101 determines that a prize ball has been paid out (step S712: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the number of payout total prize balls stored in the main RAM 103 (step S713). Although a detailed description is omitted, the emission color of the center lamp 30 is determined based on the total number of payout balls in a normal time.

[Abnormal winning process by game control unit 100]
Next, the abnormal winning process executed by the game control unit 100 will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 and 32. Here, FIGS. 31 and 32 are detailed flowcharts of the abnormal winning process in step S8 of FIG.

  Following the prize ball processing in step S7, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the second start port switch 112 is turned “ON” as illustrated in FIG. 31 (step S801). If it is determined that the second start port switch 112 is not “ON” (step S801: NO), the process proceeds to step S809 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second start port switch 112 is “ON” (step S801: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the auxiliary game flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”. (Step S802). That is, it is determined whether or not the auxiliary game in which the electric tulip 17 operates is being performed.

  By the way, when a game ball wins the second start port 12 during the auxiliary game in which the electric tulip 17 operates, it can be determined that the win is a normal win. On the other hand, when the game ball wins the second starting port 12 when the electric tulip 17 is not operating and is not in an auxiliary game, the winning is likely to be an abnormal win.

  For this reason, if the main CPU 101 determines that the auxiliary game flag is not set to “ON” (step S802: NO), the main CPU 101 adds “1” to the abnormal winning ball number D stored in the main RAM 103. Update (step S803). Here, the abnormal winning ball number D is information indicating the total number of gaming balls that have abnormally won for the second starting port 12 since the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, and the opening control of the second starting port 12 is performed. Regardless of whether it is in the middle or not, the value is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” each time an abnormal winning such as a game ball wins at the second starting port 12 occurs.

  In this way, the main CPU 101 counts the number of game balls that have won the second start port 12 when the second start port 12 is controlled so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass therethrough.

  Following the processing of step S803, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the abnormal winning ball number D is less than “10” (step S804). If it is determined that the abnormal winning ball number D is less than “10” (step S804: YES), the process proceeds to step S809.

  When determining that the abnormal winning ball number D is not less than “10” (step S804: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether the abnormal winning ball number D is less than “30” (step S805). Here, when it is determined that the abnormal winning ball number D is less than “30” (step S805: YES), the second starting port switch 112 performs the abnormal winning when the opening control of the second starting port 12 is not performed. A weak warning command for instructing the effect control board 130 to execute weak notification control (see FIG. 11B) that causes the frame lamp 37 to emit light instantaneously in red every time is detected is set in the main RAM 103 (step S806). ).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the abnormal winning ball number D is not less than “30” (step S805: NO), that is, when the abnormal winning ball number D reaches “30”, the frame lamp 37 is displayed in red. A strong warning for instructing the effect control board 130 to execute the strong notification control (see FIG. 11C) that causes the pachinko gaming machine 1 to continue the process of blinking and outputting a predetermined warning sound from the speaker 24 until the power is turned off. The command is set in the main RAM 103 (step S807).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S806, executes the process of step S807, or determines that the second start port switch 112 is not “ON” (step S801: NO), the auxiliary game flag Is determined to be “ON” (step S802: YES), or when it is determined that the abnormal winning ball number D is less than “10” (step S804: YES), the jackpot game flag is set to “ON”. It is determined whether it has been performed (step S809). If it is determined that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S809: YES), the process proceeds to step S824 (see FIG. 32) described later.

  By the way, when a game ball is won in the first big prize opening 13 or the second big prize opening 19 during the jackpot game in which the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are operating, the winning is said to be a normal prize. Judgment can be made. On the other hand, when a game ball wins the first grand prize opening 13 or the second big prize opening 19 when the condition device and the accessory continuous operation device are not in operation and are not in a big hit game, the prize is an abnormal prize. Is likely.

  Therefore, when the main CPU 101 determines that the jackpot game flag is not set to “ON” (step S809: NO), that is, when neither the condition device nor the accessory continuous operation device is operating, the following Perform the following process. That is, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the first big prize opening switch 115 is turned “ON” based on whether or not the detection signal from the first big prize opening switch 115 is inputted (step S810). . Here, when it is determined that the first big prize opening switch 115 is not “ON” (step S810: NO), the process proceeds to step S817 described later.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the first big prize opening switch 115 is “ON” (step S810: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the abnormal winning ball number A1 stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding “1”. (Step S811). Here, the abnormal winning ball number A1 is information indicating the total number of game balls that have abnormally won with respect to the first big winning opening 13, and the first winning hole 13 is not being controlled to be opened. Each time an abnormal winning such as a game ball winning in the big winning opening 13 occurs, the value is updated to a value added by “1”.

  In this manner, the main CPU 101 counts the number of game balls that have won the first big prize opening 13 when the first big prize opening 13 is controlled to be in a state where it is difficult for the game balls to pass through.

  Following the process of step S811, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the abnormal winning ball number A1 is less than "10" (step S812). If it is determined that the abnormal winning ball number D is less than “10” (step S812: YES), the process proceeds to step S817.

  When determining that the abnormal winning ball number A1 is not less than “10” (step S812: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the abnormal winning ball number A1 is less than “30” (step S813). Here, when it is determined that the abnormal winning ball number A1 is less than “30” (step S813: YES), the first big prize opening switch 115 is operated when the opening control of the first big prize opening 13 is not performed. A weak warning command for instructing the effect control board 130 to execute weak notification control (see FIG. 11B) that causes the frame lamp 37 to emit light instantaneously in red every time an abnormal winning is detected is set in the main RAM 103 ( Step S814).

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the abnormal winning ball number A1 is not less than “30” (step S813: NO), the main CPU 101 performs a process of blinking the frame lamp 37 in red and outputting a predetermined warning sound from the speaker 24. A strong warning command for instructing the effect control board 130 to execute the strong notification control (see FIG. 11C) that continues until the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned off is set in the main RAM 103 (step S815).

  In this way, the main CPU 101 counts the number of game balls that have won the first big prize opening 13 when the first big prize opening 13 is controlled to be in a state where it is difficult for the game balls to pass through, and the counted game balls It is determined whether or not the number has reached “10” (or “30”) as the first set number. If it is determined that the number has reached the first set number, weak notification control (or strong notification control) is performed. Do.

  In the present embodiment, since two types of the first set number are prepared, a case where two-step notification control is performed will be described. However, the first set number is set to one or three or more. Three or more types of notification control may be performed.

  By the way, when an illegal game that illegally wins a game ball at the first big winning opening 13 is performed, as described above with reference to FIG. Since necessary notification control corresponding to the number is performed in two stages, it is unlikely that an unauthorized player will be in a very advantageous state. On the other hand, if an illegal game that illegally passes the game ball to the V prize opening switch 117 is performed, even if the short opening control of the second big prize opening 19 is being performed, the condition device and the accessory If it is during the jackpot game in which the continuous operation device is operating, it is determined that a V prize has occurred, which may give a very advantageous state to an unauthorized player.

  When such an illegal V prize is generated, an unauthorized player, for example, causes a game ball with a fishing line to enter the second big prize opening 19 from the upper plate 28 through the game area 10 and the second big prize. There is a high possibility of performing an illegal act of staying in the mouth 19 and operating the fishing line to cause the V winning opening switch 117 to detect the game ball during the round game in which the second big winning opening 19 is opened.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, even when one game ball is detected by the second big prize opening switch 116, the V prize opening switch 117, or the discharge switch 118 even though the big hit game is not being played. The strong notification control (see FIG. 11C) is performed. Specifically, the following processing is executed.

  That is, the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S814, executes the process of step S815, or determines that the first big prize opening switch 115 is not “ON” (step S810: NO). Alternatively, when it is determined that the abnormal winning ball number A1 is less than “10” (step S812: YES), based on whether or not the detection signal from the second large winning port switch 116 is input, the second large winning port is determined. It is determined whether or not the switch 116 is “ON” (step S817).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening switch 116 is not “ON” (step S817: NO), the main CPU 101 determines whether the detection signal from the V prize opening switch 117 is input or not. It is determined whether or not the winning opening switch 117 is “ON” (step S818). Here, when it is determined that the V prize opening switch 117 is not “ON” (step S818: NO), the discharge switch 118 is set to “ON” based on whether or not the detection signal from the discharge switch 118 is input. Is determined (step S819). If it is determined that the discharge switch 118 is not “ON” (step S819: NO), the process proceeds to step S824.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening switch 116 is “ON” (step S817: YES), the main CPU 101 determines that the V prize opening switch 117 is “ON” (step S818: YES). ), Or when it is determined that the discharge switch 118 is “ON” (step S819: YES), the abnormal winning ball number A2 stored in the main RAM 103 is updated to a value obtained by adding “1” (step S820).

  Following the processing of step S820, the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the abnormal winning ball number A2 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S821). If it is determined that the abnormal winning ball number A2 is not equal to or greater than “1” (step S821: NO), the process proceeds to step S824.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the abnormal winning ball number A2 is equal to or greater than “1” (step S821: YES), the main CPU 101 sets a strong warning command in the main RAM 103 as in the process of step S815 (step S822). .

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of game balls that have passed through the second winning opening 19 is counted when the second big winning opening 19 is controlled to be in a state in which it is difficult for the game balls to pass through. Then, it is determined whether or not the counted number of game balls has reached the second set number (“1” in the present embodiment), and if it is determined that the second set number has been reached, strong notification control is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the second set number is set to “1” has been described. However, if the second set number is smaller than the first set number, for example, “2” is set. May be. Further, in this embodiment, if even one game ball is detected, strong notification control is performed. Therefore, when the determination process in step S821 is omitted and the process in step S820 is performed, the process of step S822 is always performed. Processing may be performed.

  Although the case where the update process of step S820 is performed based on the detection results of the three detection switches has been described here, the update of step S820 is performed based on the detection results of two or one detection switch in other embodiments. Processing may be performed. That is, for example, the update process of step S820 is performed based on the detection results of the second big prize port switch 116 and the V prize port switch 117, or the update process of step S820 is performed based on the detection result of only the V prize port switch 117. Or may be performed.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S822 and determines that the jackpot game flag is set to “ON” (step S809: YES), the main CPU 101 determines that the discharge switch 118 is not “ON”. In the case (step S819: NO), or when it is determined that the abnormal winning ball number A2 is not equal to or greater than "1" (step S821: NO), for example, as illustrated in FIG. Based on the operation status, it is determined whether or not the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 is being performed (step S824). Here, when it is determined that the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 is not being performed (step S824: NO), the process proceeds to the transmission process of step S9.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 is being performed (step S824: YES), the main CPU 101 determines whether or not the NO detection signal is input from the second big prize opening switch 116. It is determined whether or not the second prize winning opening switch 116 is turned “ON” (step S825).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the second big prize opening switch 116 is “ON” (step S825: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the remaining number of balls Z stored in the main RAM 103 to a value obtained by adding “1” ( Step S826). Here, the remaining number of balls Z indicates the number of game balls remaining in the second big prize opening 19, and is “1” every time a game ball is detected by the second big prize opening switch 116. Every time a game ball is detected by the V prize opening switch 117 or the discharge switch 118, the value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting “1”.

  The main CPU 101 counts the number of game balls that enter the second big prize opening 19 during the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 by repeating the process of step S826.

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S826 or determines that the second big prize opening switch 116 is not “ON” (step S825: NO), the detection signal from the V prize opening switch 117 is received. Based on whether or not it is input, it is determined whether or not the V prize opening switch 117 is turned “ON” (step S827).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the V prize opening switch 117 is “ON” (step S827: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the remaining number of balls Z to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S828).

  When the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S828 or determines that the V prize opening switch 117 is not “ON” (step S827: NO), whether or not the detection signal from the discharge switch 118 is input Based on the above, it is determined whether or not the discharge switch 118 is turned “ON” (step S829).

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the discharge switch 118 is “ON” (step S829: YES), the main CPU 101 updates the number of remaining balls Z to a value obtained by subtracting “1” (step S830).

  As described above, the main CPU 101 repeats the process of step S828 or the process of step S830 based on the detection result of the V prize opening switch 117 and the detection result of the discharge switch 118, thereby controlling the long opening of the second big prize opening 19. The number of game balls discharged from the second big prize opening 19 is counted (counted).

  Then, the main CPU 101 performs the process of step S826, the process of step S828, and the process of step S830 as necessary, thereby counting the game balls counted based on the detection result of the second big prize opening switch 116. The remaining number of balls Z corresponding to the difference between the number and the number of game balls counted based on the detection results of the V winning opening switch 117 and the discharge switch 118 is calculated.

  By the way, when the long open control of the second big prize opening 19 is performed during the big hit game, the V winning of the game ball is not detected. It is conceivable that no hit has been made and, for example, the V prize opening switch 117 is broken.

  If the player does not make a right turn during the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19, the number of game balls detected by the second big prize opening switch 116 and the number of game balls detected by the V prize opening switch 117 The number and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 118 are both “0”. That is, the number of game balls that have entered the second grand prize opening 19 and the number of game balls that are discharged from the second big prize opening 19 are both “0”. Therefore, if no V winning is generated during the long opening control of the second big winning opening 19 because the player has not made a right turn, the remaining number of balls Z becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, for example, if the V winning opening switch 117 is out of order and a game ball passes through the V winning opening switch 117, but the passage is not detected, the remaining number of balls Z becomes a positive number.

  For this reason, when the gaming ball does not win V during the long opening control of the second large winning opening 19, it is possible to specify the cause based on the value of the remaining number of balls Z. In this embodiment, The following processing is performed.

  That is, when the main CPU 101 executes the process of step S830 or determines that the discharge switch 118 is not “ON” (step S829: NO), the main CPU 101 starts by the process of step S613 (see FIG. 26). It is then determined whether or not the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 has been completed (step S832). Here, when it is determined that the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 has not ended (step S832: NO), the process proceeds to the transmission process of step S9.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 has ended (step S832: YES), it determines whether or not the V winning flag stored in the main RAM 103 is set to “ON”. Judgment is made (step S833). That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the V winning opening switch 117 and a V winning is generated.

  When the main CPU 101 determines that the V winning flag is not set to “ON” (step S833: NO), the main CPU 101 determines that a puncture has occurred, and the remaining number of balls Z stored in the main RAM 103 is “0”. "Is determined (step S834). Here, when it is determined that the remaining number of balls is “0” (step S834: YES), it is considered that the player has not made a right turn during the long opening control of the second big winning opening 19, and the step The process proceeds to the transmission process of S9.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 101 determines that the remaining number of balls Z is not “0” (step S834: NO), the main CPU 101 regards that there is a possibility of failure of the V winning award opening switch 117 and the like and stores it in the main RAM 103. The detection error count information is updated (step S835). This detection error frequency information is information indicating the number of times that the game ball has not won the V prize due to a detection error of the game ball by the V prize port switch 117 during the long opening control of the second big prize port 19. This detection error count information is included in the customer waiting command and transmitted to the effect control board 130 by the process of step S324 (see FIG. 20). Accordingly, the number of detection errors is displayed on the customer waiting screen displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5.

  As described above, the main CPU 101 specifies the magnitude relationship between the remaining number of balls Z and the predetermined set value (“0” in the present embodiment) by the process of step S834, and executes the process of step S835 according to the specification result. To do.

[Timer interrupt processing by production control board 130]
When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the sub CPU 131 of the effect control board 130 sets a CTC cycle, which is a cycle for performing timer interrupt processing to be described later. And sub CPU131 repeats the random number update process which updates the production random number etc. which are used in order to determine the content of production with the predetermined period shorter than a CTC period. That is, the sub CPU 131 repeats the timer interrupt process at the CTC cycle while repeating the random number update process at a predetermined cycle while the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated.

  Hereinafter, the timer interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130 will be described with reference to FIG. Here, FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process executed in the effect control board 130. Similar to the timer interrupt process performed on the game control board 100, the sub CPU 131 repeatedly executes a series of processes illustrated in FIG. 33 at regular time intervals (for example, 4 milliseconds). Note that the processing performed on the effect control board 130 described based on the flowcharts of FIG. 33 and thereafter is performed according to a command issued by the sub CPU 131 based on a program stored in the sub ROM 132.

  First, the sub CPU 131 executes a command reception process for performing a process according to a command from the game control board 100 (step S10). This command reception process will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

  Subsequent to the process of step S10, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 has been operated based on whether or not the operation information is input from the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 (step S11). ). If it is determined that the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 has been operated (step S11: YES), an operation command for notifying the fact is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S12). By transmitting this operation command to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150, processing for realizing an effect on the effect according to the operation of the effect button 26 or the cross key 27 is performed.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that neither the effect button 26 nor the cross key 27 is operated (step S11: NO), or executes the process of step S12, the sub CPU 131 executes a transmission process (step S13). Specifically, the command set in the sub-RAM 133 by the processing of step S10 or step S12 is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150. By performing this command transmission process, the image acoustic control board 140 is instructed to execute an effect by image display, audio output, etc., and the lamp control board is instructed to execute an effect by turning on various lamps or moving the movable body. 150 is directed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S13, the sub CPU 131 executes a data transfer process (step S14). Specifically, since data relating to image acoustic control is transmitted from the image acoustic control board 140, the data is transferred to the lamp control board 150. Thereby, the lamp control board 150 controls the effects by the effect medium such as the movable accessory 7 and the panel lamp 25 so as to synchronize with the effects performed by the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 24.

[Command reception processing by effect control board 130]
34 to 36 are detailed flowcharts of the command receiving process in step S10 of FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 34, the sub CPU 131 first receives the weak warning command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process in step S806 (see FIG. 31) or the process in step S814 (see FIG. 31). It is determined whether or not (step S101).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the weak warning command has been received (step S101: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the weak warning execution command in the sub RAM 133 (step S102). This weak warning execution command is a weak notification control that causes the frame lamp 37 to emit light instantaneously in red each time an abnormal winning is detected by the second start opening switch 112 or the first big winning opening switch 115 (FIG. 11B )) Is transmitted to the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S13.

  As described above, the sub CPU 131 determines that the first big prize opening 13 (or the second start opening 12) when the first big prize opening 13 (or the second start opening 12) is controlled to be in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to pass therethrough. ) When the number of game balls won in “10” reaches “10”, weak notification control is performed.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S102 or determines that a weak warning command has not been received (step S101: NO), the process of step S815 (see FIG. 31) or step S822 (see FIG. 31). It is determined whether or not the strong warning command transmitted from the game control board 100 is received in accordance with the process (step S103).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the strong warning command has been received (step S103: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the strong warning execution command in the sub RAM 133 (step S104). This strong warning execution command is used when the number of abnormal winning balls to the first grand prize opening 13 reaches “30” or when the second big prize opening 19 is not being controlled to be opened. When a game ball is detected by the switch 116, the V prize opening switch 117, or the discharge switch 118, the frame lamp 37 blinks red and a predetermined warning sound is output from the speaker 24. This is a command for instructing execution of strong notification control (see FIG. 11C) to be continued until OFF, and is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S13.

  As described above, the sub CPU 131 determines that the first big prize opening 13 (or the second start opening 12) when the first big prize opening 13 (or the second start opening 12) is controlled to be in a state where it is difficult for the game ball to pass therethrough. ) When the number of game balls won in “30” or when the second big prize opening 19 is controlled so that it is difficult for the game balls to pass through, the second big prize opening switch 116 and the V prize opening switch When a game ball is detected by 117 or the discharge switch 118, strong notification control is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the case where the update processing and determination processing of various abnormal winning balls is performed in the game control board 100 has been described. However, in other embodiments, every time there is an abnormal win, the game control board indicates that. The effect control board 130 may be notified from 100 and these processes may be performed in the effect control board 130.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S104 or determines that the strong warning command has not been received (step S103: NO), whether or not the changing effect accompanying the changing display of the special symbol is being executed. Is determined (step S106). Specifically, for example, the variation time of the special symbol is specified based on the information indicating the variation pattern of the special symbol included in the variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100, and the variation start command is received. Based on whether or not the variation time has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol is being executed.

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the variation effect is not being executed (step S106: NO), whether or not the variation start command transmitted from the game control board 100 in response to the process of step S311 (see FIG. 20) has been received. Is determined (step S107). If it is determined that the change start command has been received (step S107: YES), the change start command is analyzed (step S108).

  In this variation start command, as described above, the symbol setting information indicating the determination result of the jackpot determination process, whether the symbol setting information relates to the first special symbol determination, or relates to the second special symbol determination It includes winning start information indicating whether it is a thing, setting information of a special symbol variation pattern, information indicating a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the like. Therefore, the type and result of the special symbol determination can be specified by analyzing the variation start command. That is, it is possible to identify the type of jackpot if the jackpot is a jackpot, a loss, or a jackpot. Further, by specifying whether or not the variation pattern is a variation pattern for loss based on the variation pattern setting information, it is possible to determine whether it is necessary to perform an effect with reach or an effect without reach. . Similarly, the variation time of the special symbol can be specified based on the variation pattern setting information. Further, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be specified based on the information indicating the gaming state.

  When the variation start command is analyzed, the sub CPU 131 executes variation effect pattern selection processing based on the analysis result (step S109).

  Although not shown in the figure, the sub-ROM 132 stores at least three effect tables, a jackpot effect table, an effect table with a los-reach effect, and an effect table without a los-reach effect, with regard to the change effect accompanying the change display of the special symbol. ing. Each of these effect tables is provided with a plurality of tables corresponding to the variation pattern (variation time) determined in the game control board 100. For example, the jackpot effect table is provided with tables for 60 seconds, 80 seconds, 120 seconds, and 160 seconds.

  The sub CPU 131 selects one table from the plurality of tables based on the setting information included in the change start command. For example, when the setting information includes information indicating “big jackpot” and information indicating a variation pattern for jackpot whose variation time is 60 seconds, the sub CPU 131 selects a jackpot effect table for 60 seconds. In addition, when the setting information includes information indicating “losing”, information indicating that the gaming state is the short-time gaming state, and information indicating a variation pattern for losing whose variation time is 10 seconds, the sub CPU 131 The losing reachless effect table for 10 seconds is selected.

  In the effect table, effect random numbers and effect patterns are associated with each other. The sub CPU 131 obtains the value at the time when the change start command is received for the effect random number that is updated each time the above-described random number update process is performed, and stores a number of effect patterns stored in the selected effect table. One effect pattern is selected by reading an effect pattern corresponding to the effect random number acquired in advance.

  By executing such a variation effect pattern selection process, each of the effects constituting the variation effect of the decoration pattern, the presence or absence of the reach effect, the presence or absence of the effect using the effect button 26, the type of the background image, etc. Aspect is determined.

  Next, the sub CPU 131 sets a variation effect start command for instructing the start of the variation effect of the variation effect pattern selected in the process of step S109 in the sub RAM 133 (step S110). This variation effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S13. Thereby, the fluctuating effect in which the effect pattern is determined on the effect control board 130 is realized by the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150.

  The variation effect corresponding to the process of step S110 is a determination symbol indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination after the variation display of the special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 42 (or the first special symbol display 41). This is done until is stopped.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 131 determines that the changing effect is being executed (step S106: YES), the sub CPU 131 has received the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S318 (see FIG. 20). Whether or not (step S111). If it is determined that the symbol confirmation command has been received (step S111: YES), for example, a variation effect end command for instructing the end of the variation effect accompanying the variation display of the special symbol is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S112). This variation effect end command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S13. As a result, the fluctuating effect started in accordance with the process of step S110 ends.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S110 or determines that the change start command is not received (step S107: NO), as illustrated in FIG. 35, the process of step S3214 (see FIG. 23). ), It is determined whether or not an opening command transmitted from the game control board 100 has been received (step S114).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the opening command has been received (step S114: YES), the sub RAM 133 transmits an opening effect start command for instructing the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to start a predetermined opening effect. Set (step S115). In the process of step S115, an opening effect start command including information indicating the type of jackpot is set in order to notify the jackpot type that triggered the current jackpot game during the opening effect.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S115 or determines that the opening command is not received (step S114: NO), the sub CPU 131 transmits from the game control board 100 according to the process of step S616 (see FIG. 26). It is determined whether or not the received normal round start command has been received (step S116).

  When determining that the normal round start command has been received (step S116: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the normal round effect start command in the sub RAM 133 in order to start a predetermined normal round effect (step S117). . This normal round production start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 by the transmission process of step S13. Thereby, the effect during the predetermined round for alerting | reporting the number of rounds of the present round game by the image sound control board 140 is started.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S117, the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the long open round game related to the current first grand prize opening 13 is the fourth round game (step S118). Specifically, for example, based on whether or not the normal round start command determined to have been received in the process of step S116 is the fourth normal round start command after the start of the current jackpot game, 4 It is determined whether or not it is a round game of the round.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the current long open round game is the fourth round game related to the first grand prize opening 13 (step S118: YES), for example, it is included in the opening command received from the game control board 100 Based on the stored information, it is determined whether or not the next round game is a long open round game of the second big prize opening 19 (step S119). Here, when it is determined that the next round game is the long open round game of the second big prize opening 19 (step S119: YES), it is necessary to launch a game ball aiming at the second big prize opening 19 Is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S120).

  This notice effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S13, and when the next round game is started, the game ball is launched aiming at the second grand prize opening 19. The notice effect including the effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display device 5 a message for informing the player in advance that the player is required is started.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S120 and determines that the normal round start command has not been received (step S116: NO), the long open round game related to the current first grand prize opening 13 is four rounds. When it is determined that it is not an eye (step S118: NO), or when it is determined that the next round game is not the long open round game related to the second big prize opening 19 (step S119: NO), the process of step S619 ( It is determined whether or not a short open round start command related to the second big winning opening 19 transmitted from the game control board 100 is received according to (see FIG. 26) (step S122).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the short opening round start command has been received (step S122: YES), during the short opening round for causing the image acoustic control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 to start a predetermined effect during the short opening round. An effect start command is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S123).

  When this short opening round production start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process of step S13, the second big prize opening 19 is opened for only 0.1 second and the ending is immediately started. Since it will be started (see FIG. 7A), the above-mentioned notice effect will not be performed.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S123 or determines that the short opening round start command has not been received (step S122: NO), the game control board according to the process of step S618 (see FIG. 26). It is determined whether or not the long open round start command related to the second big winning opening 19 transmitted from 100 has been received (step S124).

  When it is determined that the long open round start command has been received (step S124: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the long open round effect start command in the sub RAM 133 (step S125).

  When the effect start command during the long open round is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S13, the second big prize opening 19 is opened long (FIG. 7B and (See (C)), an effect during a long open round including an effect of displaying on the liquid crystal display device 5 a message that promptly prompts the player to launch a game ball aimed at the second grand prize opening 19 is started. become.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S125 or determines that the long open round start command has not been received (step S124: NO), the game control board according to the process of step S626 (see FIG. 27). It is determined whether or not the V winning notification command transmitted from 100 has been received (step S126).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the V winning notification command has been received (step S126: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a V winning notification effect start command in the sub RAM 133 (step S127).

  The V winning notification effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S13, thereby informing that the game ball has passed the V area 195, such as “V”. V winning notification effect including an effect or the like to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 is started.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S127 or determines that the V winning notification command has not been received (step S126: NO), the sub CPU 131 transmits the game control board 100 as illustrated in FIG. It is determined whether or not an ending command has been received (step S129). If it is determined that an ending command has not been received (step S129: NO), the process proceeds to step S139 described later.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that an ending command has been received (step S129: YES), the ending command is a probability change transition notification ending command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S641 (see FIG. 28). It is determined whether there is a time-short transition notification ending command transmitted from the game control board 100 in accordance with the process of step S640 (see FIG. 28) (step S130).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the received ending command is a probability change transition notification ending command (step S130: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets a command instructing the start of the ending effect to notify the transition to the probability change gaming state to the sub RAM 133. (Step S131).

  This ending effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S13, thereby notifying the end of the jackpot game and notifying the transition to the probable gaming state. For example, an ending effect including an effect of displaying a message such as “RUSH rush” on the liquid crystal display device 5 is performed.

  By the way, as described above with reference to FIG. 12, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game ball passes through the V region 195 even though the second big prize opening 19 is only short-opened. In order to suggest that, the process of controlling the panel lamp 25 and the frame lamp 37 to a special light emission mode different from the normal time, for example, the panel lamp 25 is completely turned off and the frame lamp 37 is fully lit. Is to be continued until the next jackpot (see FIG. 9B).

  In order to start such special light emission mode control, the sub CPU 131 executes the following processing following the processing in step S131. That is, following the processing of step S131, prior to the reception of the ending command, based on whether or not a short open round start command is received as a command related to the round game of the second big prize opening 19, It is determined whether or not the second big prize opening 19 is opened short (step S132).

  If the sub CPU 131 determines that the second big prize opening 19 has been short-opened (step S132: YES), the sub CPU 131 starts special mode control that causes the lamp control board 150 to turn off the panel lamp 25 and turn on the frame lamp 37 completely. A special mode control start command is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S133).

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 131 determines that the received ending command is not the probability change transition notification ending command (step S130: NO), that is, when the time-short transition notification ending command is received, the ending for notifying the transition to the time-short gaming state. A command for instructing the start of production is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S135).

  This ending effect start command is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission process in step S13, thereby notifying the end of the jackpot game and notifying the transition to the short-time game state. For example, an ending effect including an effect of displaying a message such as “entering the chance mode” on the liquid crystal display device 5 is performed.

  By the way, as described above with reference to FIG. 13B, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, the passing of the game ball to the V area 195 is performed during the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19 and the V area 195. If it is not detected, as a suggestive effect that suggests that, the control of blinking the center lamp 30 in purple, which is a dedicated color, is continued until the next jackpot (FIGS. 9B and 13B). )reference).

  The sub CPU 131 executes the following process following the process of step S135 in order to start such a dedicated color blinking control of the center lamp 30. That is, following the processing of step S135, prior to the reception of the ending command, based on whether or not the long open round start command is received as a command related to the round game of the second big prize opening 19, It is determined whether or not the second big prize winning opening 19 is long open (step S136).

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the second big prize opening 19 is long open (step S136: YES), the sub CPU 131 issues a dedicated color blinking control start command for causing the lamp control board 150 to start the dedicated color blinking control of the center lamp 30. It is set in the sub RAM 133 (step S137).

  In this way, the sub CPU 131 receives the long open round start command related to the second big prize opening 19 that notifies that the V area 195 shifts to the easy passage state, and the passing of the game ball to the V area 195 is V When the ending command indicating that it has not been detected by the winning opening switch 117 is received, the suggestion effect suggesting that the game ball has not passed through the V area 195 during the transition control to the easy passage state for the V area 195. As a result, the center lamp 30 is caused to perform a dedicated color blink.

  The special mode control start command and the dedicated color blinking control start command are commands related to the light emission control of the center lamp 30, and the light emission control of the center lamp 30 according to these commands is performed by the liquid crystal display device 5 or the speaker. It is performed regardless of the production by 24 etc. For this reason, in this embodiment, the light emission mode control start command and the dedicated color blinking control start command are not transmitted to the image sound control board 140 but are transmitted only to the lamp control board 150.

  When the sub CPU 131 executes the process of step S133, executes the process of step S137, or determines that the ending command has not been received (step S129: NO), the second big prize opening 19 is briefly opened. When it is determined that there is not (Step S132: NO), or when it is determined that the second big prize opening 19 has not been opened long (Step S136: NO), it is determined whether or not the waiting for the stage is being performed (Step S139) ). Specifically, for example, whether or not the change start command is received after the customer waiting effect is started after receiving the customer waiting command from the game control board 100 in accordance with the processing of step S324 (see FIG. 20). Based on this, it is determined whether or not a customer waiting effect is being performed.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the customer waiting effect is not being performed (step S139: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not a customer waiting command has been received from the game control board 100 (step S140). Here, when it is determined that the customer waiting command has been received (step S140: YES), measurement of the elapsed time since the reception of the customer waiting command is started (step S141), and the measurement flag stored in the sub RAM 133 Is set to “ON” (step S142). This measurement flag is a flag indicating whether or not the elapsed time since reception of the customer waiting command is being measured, and is set to “ON” during the measurement of the elapsed time, and “OFF” when the measurement is not in progress. "Is set.

  When determining that the customer waiting command has not been received (step S140: NO), the sub CPU 131 determines whether or not the measurement flag is set to “ON” (step S143). Here, when it is determined that the measurement flag is set to “ON” (step S143: YES), or when the process of step S142 is executed, whether or not the set time has elapsed after receiving the customer waiting command Is determined (step S144). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time when measurement is started in the process of step S141 matches a determination time (for example, 30 seconds) stored in the sub ROM 132.

  When the sub CPU 131 determines that the set time has elapsed (step S144: YES), the sub CPU 131 sets the measurement flag to “OFF” (step S145) and resets the elapsed time (step S146). Then, a customer waiting effect start command including the detection error frequency information included in the customer waiting command received from the game control board 100 is set in the sub-RAM 133 (step S147).

  This customer waiting effect start command is a command for instructing the start of the customer waiting effect, and is transmitted to the image sound control board 140 and the lamp control board 150 by the transmission processing in step S13. Thereby, the customer waiting effect using the liquid crystal display device 5 or the like is started, and the number of detection errors is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 together with the customer waiting effect image.

[Operational effects of this embodiment]
By the way, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area even though the above-mentioned V-attacker is opened long, the detection that the player has not launched the game ball or the passage of the game ball to the specific area is detected. Two possible causes are the failure of the switch. On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machine, since the above two causes cannot be determined, there is a problem that it is not possible to perform appropriate notification control according to the cause that the game ball has not won the V prize when the V-attacker is long open. there were.
On the other hand, as described above, according to the present embodiment, the remaining number of balls Z is “0” when the player does not make a right strike during the long opening control of the second big prize opening 19. On the other hand, for example, when the V prize opening switch 117 is out of order, the remaining number of balls Z becomes a positive number. For this reason, the magnitude relationship between the remaining number of spheres Z and the set value is specified by setting a predetermined set number (“0” in the present embodiment) to be compared with the remaining number of spheres Z to an appropriate value. Based on the specified result, it is possible to specify the reason why the game ball did not win the V even though the second big prize opening 19 was controlled to be released long, and perform appropriate notification control according to the specified result. be able to.

  In the present embodiment, the number of game balls discharged from the second large winning opening 19 is counted based on the detection result of the V winning opening switch 117 and the detection result of the discharging switch 118. For this reason, it is possible to easily detect a failure of the V prize opening switch 117 or the discharge switch 118.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the game ball does not win V during the long opening control of the second large winning opening 19, a suggestion effect that suggests that effect is performed (see FIG. 13B). For this reason, for example, the hall clerk can easily recognize that a puncture that does not shift to the probability-changing gaming state has occurred despite the second large winning opening 19 being controlled to be long open based on the suggestion effect.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the center lamp 30 is controlled to an effect mode different from the normal in order to perform the suggestive effect, for example, the hall clerk is based on whether the effect mode of the center lamp 30 is different from the normal. Therefore, it is possible to easily grasp whether or not the game ball has not passed through the V region 195 even though the V region 195 is controlled to shift to the easy passage state.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 5 and the speaker 24 perform an effect related to special symbol determination regardless of the presence or absence of a V prize in the V area 195, and the center lamp 30 performs a dedicated effect as a suggestion effect. . Thus, since the suggestion effect does not disturb the normal effect related to the jackpot, for example, only the hall clerk of the hall clerk and the player who is playing the game can be made aware of the suggestion effect. That is, the suggestion effect can be performed without hindering the game.

[Modification]
In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, For example, the following forms may be sufficient. That is, in the above-described embodiment, a case has been described in which a game ball transits to the probability-variable game state with a limited number of times when the game ball passes through the V region 195. However, when the game ball passes through the V region 195, for example, You may employ | adopt the structure that it may transfer to the high probability state where a function is not provided. That is, the second gaming state in the present invention may be a gaming state other than the probability variation gaming state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the notification control for blinking the center lamp 30 when the remaining ball number Z is “0” is performed, while the center lamp 30 blinks when the remaining ball number Z becomes a positive number. The notification control for updating the detection error count information has been described, but the notification control may be other notification control. As another notification control, for example, a process of transmitting the determination result of whether or not the remaining number of balls Z is “0” to the hall computer via an external information terminal board (not shown) connected to the game control board 100, for example. May be included.

  Further, in another embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is waiting for a customer and an input screen for a player to perform a predetermined input operation on the pachinko gaming machine 1 is displayed, the input is performed. The number of detection errors may be displayed on the screen. In this case, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the customer waiting state, since the number of detection errors is not displayed unless the input screen is displayed, the risk that the number of detection errors is visually recognized by the player can be reduced. it can.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to one type of pachinko gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is, for example, one type of two types of pachinko gaming machine or two types of pachinko gaming machine. It can also be applied to other types of gaming machines.

  In addition, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the operation mode of each member described in the above embodiment are merely examples, and it goes without saying that the present invention can be realized with other configurations and operation modes. Further, the order of processing, the set value, the threshold value used for determination, etc. in the flowcharts described above are merely examples, and the present invention can be realized with other orders and values without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

1 Pachinko machine (an example of a game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 Game board 5 Liquid crystal display device 10 Game area | region 11 1st starting opening 12 2nd starting opening 13 1st grand prize opening 19 2nd big prize opening 24 Speaker 25 Board lamp 30 Center lamp 37 Frame lamp 100 Game control board 101 Main CPU
102 Main ROM
103 Main RAM
111 1st start opening switch 112 2nd start opening switch 115 1st grand prize opening switch 116 2nd big prize opening switch 117 V prize opening switch 118 discharge switch 119 1st big prize opening control section 120 2nd big prize opening control section 121 V prize opening control unit 130 Production control board 131 Sub CPU
132 Sub ROM
133 Sub RAM
134 RTC
140 image sound control board 150 lamp control board 191 first blade member 192 second blade member 195 V region (hit region)
196 Lost area

Claims (1)

A first special winning area that can operate in a state in which a game ball is difficult to enter and a state in which it is easy to enter;
A second special prize area that includes a hit area and a lost area, and is temporarily changeable from an entry difficult state where a game ball is difficult to enter to an easy entry state,
Special game determination means for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the start condition is satisfied;
When it is determined by the special game determination means that the special game is executed, the first special prize area is controlled so that a game ball easily passes as the special game, and the second special prize area is The first special game without the transition to the easy entry state, or the first special prize area is controlled so that the game balls can easily pass through, and the second special prize area is shifted to the easy entry state. Special game execution means for executing the second special game;
If the game ball does not pass through the hit area in the second special prize area during the second special game, the game is controlled in the first game state after the second special game ends. Game control for controlling a game in a second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state after the end of the second special game when a game ball passes through the hit area during the second special game Means,
The number of difference balls corresponding to the difference between the number of game balls entering the second special prize area during the second special game and the number of game balls discharged from the second special prize area, and a predetermined set number A specific means for identifying the magnitude relationship with
If the game is to be controlled in the first gaming state after the second special game is executed despite the second special game being executed, the specifying result by the specifying means is the first specifying result. The notification control means performs the second notification control different from the first notification control on the condition that the first notification control is performed on the condition that the identification result is the second identification result. A gaming machine characterized by comprising:

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