JP6095930B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  According to the present invention, when a specific display result is derived and displayed on variable display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other and deriving and displaying the display result based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to a specific gaming state that is advantageous to a player, and that can be controlled to a special gaming state that is easier to shift to the specific gaming state than the normal gaming state after the specific gaming state ends.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined game value is given. is there. Also, when a game medium is inserted, a predetermined number of bets are set, multiple types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and a combination of stop symbols is specified when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button There are cases where a predetermined game value is given to the combination of symbols. Also, when a predetermined number of bets are set according to the number of game media taken in, a plurality of types of symbols are rotated by operating the operation lever, and the symbols are stopped when the symbols are stopped by operating the stop button. When the combination becomes a combination of specific symbols, there are those that are given a predetermined game value. Further, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to give the player.

  The game value is the right that the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes advantageous for a player who is easy to win, and the right for becoming advantageous for a player. Or a game medium payout condition is easily established, the game medium is paid out, and a score necessary for playing the game is given.

  In a pachinko machine, a predetermined specific display result is derived and displayed as a variable display display result of a special symbol (identification information) that is started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game medium at the start winning opening. A specific gaming state occurs. The derived display is to stop the display of symbols (excluding stop before so-called re-variable display). When the specific gaming state occurs, for example, the special winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to the specific gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 15 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In the variable display section, the symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) are stopped, swung, and enlarged in a state that continues for a predetermined time and matches the specific display result. The occurrence of a specific gaming state before the final result is displayed due to a reduced or deformed state, or multiple symbols are variably displayed synchronously with the same symbol, or the position of the displayed symbol is switched An effect performed in a state where the possibility continues (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the variable display portion is not the specific display result, it becomes “displaced” and the variable display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a specific gaming state.

  As such a gaming machine, when the variable display of the identification information is performed 100 times while being controlled to the high-accuracy base state, the game machine is shifted to the high-accuracy low-base state and is controlled to the high-accuracy base state. In some cases, the transition to the high-accuracy and high-base state is easier than when the high-accuracy and low-base state is controlled (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-313212 A

  In the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, when the specific display result is not derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information during the high-probability base state, the player is discouraged. Did not give.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and it aims at providing the gaming machine which can prevent a player's discouragement.

(1) To achieve the above object, a game machine according to the first aspect of the present application performs variable display based on a predetermined start-up conditions, an advantageous JP steady-state for the player (e.g. jackpot gaming state controls, etc.), the after completion of JP steady-state, normally state (e.g. low確低base state, etc.) proceeds easily especially different situation status in the Japanese steady-state compared to (e.g., high probability state such ) in a controllable gaming machine (e.g., a pachinko game machine 1), the after completion of JP steady-state, the establishment is not easy special state starting conditions than the normal state (e.g., medium-base status, etc.) control for special state control means (for example, such as CPU103 for executing the processing of step S381), hear varying display before made when it is controlled to the special state by the special state control means The number of executions (for example, the number of medium bases) A special state counting means for counting up to the upper limit number of times the constant (e.g., medium-base counter, etc.), when the number of counts by the special state counting means reaches the upper limit number, start than the special state determine conditions hardly it is established a predetermined state (e.g., low base status, etc.) a predetermined state control means for controlling the (eg CPU103 for executing the processing of step S302), whether or not to control the aforementioned Japanese steady-state Teisu run determine a constant means (eg CPU103 for executing a special symbol normal processing in step S110), based on the determination result by the previous Kike' constant means, the processing of the privilege granting means (e.g., step S375 to impart specific privilege that It includes a CPU103, etc.), a to the privilege granting means, if it is controlled in the Japanese different situation status and said predetermined condition, said JP different situation status and At a higher rate than when it is controlled to Kitoku Koto state, before Kike' when it is determined to control the aforementioned Japanese steady-state by the constant unit, the starting condition is likely to be satisfied than the special state advantageous state the control to the grant as specific privilege (such as jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9), characterized in that.

  According to such a configuration, after being controlled to the special gaming state, the player is discouraged even when the specific display result is not derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information over the variable display of the identification information for the predetermined upper limit number of times. You can avoid it.

(2) In the gaming machine described in (1) above, the privilege granting unit is more advantageous game state (for example, high base state, etc.) that the start condition is more easily established than the special game state after the end of the specific game state. ) Is given as the predetermined privilege, and when the special gaming state and the advantageous gaming state are controlled, it is determined that the prior determination means determines to control the specific gaming state. The ratio of the special game state and the advantageous game state that are controlled again after the end of the specific game state is the number of counts by the special game state counting means when the special game state and the special game state are controlled. You may make it higher than the ratio which reaches an upper limit frequency | count.

  According to such a configuration, the game when the specific display result is not derived and displayed as the display result of the identification information over the variable display of the identification information for the predetermined upper limit number of times after being controlled to the special game state and the special game state. Interest can be improved.

(3) In the gaming machine described in (2) above, disadvantageous gaming state data (for example, a low base flag) set when the gaming machine is controlled to the disadvantageous gaming state and the special gaming state are controlled. Special gaming state data (such as a medium base flag) that is sometimes set, and advantageous gaming state data (such as a high base flag) that is set when controlled to the advantageous gaming state A data storage means (for example, RAM 102) is further provided, and the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the special game state data is set is that the start condition is satisfied when the advantageous game state data is set. It is closer to the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the disadvantageous gaming state data is set, and the gaming state data storage means In addition to the disadvantageous gaming state data and the special gaming state data, non-favorable gaming state data (for example, a non-high base flag, etc.) set when being controlled to the disadvantaged gaming state or the special gaming state is further stored. You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it can be easily determined whether or not the start condition is easily established depending on which of the disadvantageous game state data and the non-favorable game state data is set.

(4) In the gaming machine described in the above (2), disadvantageous gaming state data (for example, a low base flag) set when the gaming machine is controlled to the disadvantageous gaming state and the special gaming state are controlled. Special gaming state data (such as a medium base flag) that is sometimes set, and advantageous gaming state data (such as a high base flag) that is set when controlled to the advantageous gaming state A data storage means (for example, RAM 102) is further provided, and the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the special game state data is set is the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when the disadvantaged game state data is set. Is closer to the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the advantageous gaming status data is set, and the gaming status data storage means Separately from the special gaming state data and the advantageous gaming state data, non-favorable gaming state data (for example, a non-low base flag) that is set when the special gaming state or the advantageous gaming state is controlled is further stored. You may do it.

  According to such a configuration, it can be easily determined whether or not the start condition is easily established depending on which of the advantageous game state data and the non-advantageous game state data is set.

(5) In the gaming machine described in (3) above, when the non-favorable game state data is set when the special game state is controlled, the disadvantageous game state data and the special game state data Regardless of which one is set, the system further includes an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S169) that executes a common effect (for example, an effect mode), and the effect execution means When the power supply is stopped during the execution of the common effects, the special game state and the special game state are controlled when the special game state data is set after the power supply is restored. May be notified.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine which gaming state is controlled when power supply is restored.

(6) In the gaming machine described in (4) above, when the non-favorable gaming state data is set when the special gaming state is controlled, the special gaming state data and the advantageous gaming state data Regardless of which one is set, the system further includes an effect execution means (for example, an effect control CPU 120 that executes the process of step S169) that executes a common effect (for example, an effect mode), and the effect execution means When the power supply is stopped during the execution of the common performance, the special gaming state and the advantageous gaming state are controlled when the advantageous gaming state data is set after the restoration of the power supply. May be notified.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine which gaming state is controlled when power supply is restored.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a game control main process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a special figure display result determination table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a big hit classification determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a common figure display result determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows a variable display start setting process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a notification effect determination table.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. In this game area, a game ball as a game medium is launched from a predetermined hitting ball launching device and driven.

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

  A plurality of special symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as "first special symbol", and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as "second special symbol". .

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

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, the first special symbol variable display by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game respectively correspond to the variable display. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display units such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. This variable display of decorative designs is also included in the variable display game. In this variable display game, the player pays attention to the variable display of decorative symbols by the image display device 5 provided near the center of the game area, and by the first special symbol display device 4A provided on the right side of the game area. The variable display of the first special figure and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B are not often seen.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 5. In response to the special game, one of the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B is started. Then, variable display (for example, vertical scroll display) of the decorative symbols is started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese characters). It may be any combination of numbers, English letters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, letters, symbols, and character images. Character images may be, for example, people, animals, other objects, or , A decorative image showing a symbol such as a character or other arbitrary figure). A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination that is lost can be configured (for example, seven types or nine types).

  After the decorative symbol variable display is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbol that is the variable display result is derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbols are scrolled from the largest symbol number to the smallest symbol symbol. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number corresponding to the special figure game (special figure hold memory number) is specified. Here, the variable display suspension corresponding to the special game is that the game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Generated based on the start winning by entering (entering). That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition that allows the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning memory display area 5H, the first hold for displaying the special figure hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special figure hold memory number so that it can be specified. The number of first special figure hold memory is the number of memory in which the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure hold memory number is the number of memories in which the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display hold memory number obtained by adding the first special figure hold memory number and the second special figure hold memory number is also referred to as a total hold memory number. When simply referring to the “number of special figure hold memory”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special figure hold memory number, the second special figure hold memory number, and the total hold memory number. It may refer to a concept that includes the first special figure reserved memory number and the second special figure reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number).

  Below the image display device 5, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area (first starting area) that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B has an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state as a vertical position and an expanded open state as a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and a start area (second start area) and a second start winning opening are formed.

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

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

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes a special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the specific region that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big prize opening.

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

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

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 1). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. Is displayed (variably displayed) in a variable manner. Such variable display of normal symbols is called a general game (also referred to as “normal game”).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a universal figure holding display 25 </ b> C is provided. The general-purpose hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 41.

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine is held (stored) so as to be supplied to a ball hitting device. )) Is provided. Below the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds (stores) surplus balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  For example, a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player is attached to a member that forms the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). Yes. The stick controller 31A includes an operation stick that the player holds, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation stick (for example, a position where the index finger of the operator is hooked when the player holds the operation stick). Yes. The trigger button can be operated in a predetermined direction by performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger (for example, an index finger) in a state where the player holds the operation stick of the stick controller 31A with an operation hand (for example, the left hand). What is necessary is just to be comprised. A trigger sensor that detects a predetermined instruction operation such as a push / pull operation on the trigger button may be incorporated in the operation rod.

  A tilt direction sensor unit for detecting a tilting operation with respect to the operating rod may be provided inside the lower pan main body or the like below the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmissive photosensors (parallel sensors) arranged in parallel to the board surface of the game board 2 on the left side of the center position of the operation pole when viewed from the player side facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. And a pair of transmissive photosensors (vertical sensor pairs) arranged perpendicularly to the surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod when viewed from the player side. What is necessary is just to be comprised including the photo sensor.

  The member that forms the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided. The push button 31B only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically. A push sensor for detecting the player's operation act on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the numbers “1”, “3”, and “7” is a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol “−” is a lose symbol. . It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a specific symbol in the special game, and the result of the specific display is “big hit”, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is in a predetermined upper limit time in the big hit gaming state. The large winning opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds or 0.1 second) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

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

  After the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, and “7”, which are jackpot symbols, are controlled after being derived as the confirmed special symbols in the special game, the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state as the specific gaming state. . A period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) which becomes the first period elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 9) of winning balls is generated in the special winning ball apparatus 7. The round that changes the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 to the first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed by opening the grand prize opening in the period up to. In the big hit gaming state, the number of executions of the round, which is the opening cycle of the big prize opening, becomes the first round number (for example, “15”). A game in the big hit game state in which the number of round executions is “15” is also referred to as a 15-time open game.

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 5, a special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and In response to the start of any one of the special symbol games using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, the decorative symbol variable display is started. The period from the start of variable display of decorative symbols to the end of variable display due to the stop display of the fixed decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R Then, the variable display state of the decorative pattern may be a predetermined reach state.

  Here, the reach state means a decorative symbol (“reach variable display symbol” that has not been stopped yet when the decorative symbol stopped in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the jackpot combination. Is also a display state in which variable display continues, or a display state in which all or part of decorative symbols are variable and displayed synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination. is there. Specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L and 5R) in advance. The remaining decorative symbol display area (for example, “medium”) that has not yet been stopped when the decorative symbol (for example, the decorative symbol indicating the alphanumeric character “7”) that constitutes the determined jackpot combination is stopped. In the symbol display area 5C, etc., the decorative symbols are variably displayed, or all or part of the decorative symbols in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed. This is a display state in which variable display is performed synchronously while constituting all or part of the big hit combination.

  In response to the reach state, the variable display speed of the decorative design is reduced, or a character image (effect image simulating a person) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. By changing the display mode of the background image, playing back and displaying a moving image different from the decorative design, or changing the variable display mode of the decorative design. May be executed. Such a presentation operation such as a display of a character image, a change in the display mode of a background image, a playback display of a moving image, and a change in a variable display mode of a decorative design is referred to as a reach presentation display (or simply a reach presentation). In the reach effect, not only the display operation in the image display device 5 but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation (flashing operation) in the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are in the reach state. An operation mode different from the previous operation mode may be included.

  As an effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different operation modes (reach modes) may be prepared in advance. Each reach mode has a different possibility of “big hit” (also referred to as “reliability” or “big hit reliability”). That is, it is possible to vary the possibility that the variable display result will be a “hit” depending on which of the multiple types of reach effects is executed.

  As an example, in this embodiment, reach modes such as normal reach and super reach are set in advance. Then, when the reach form of super reach appears, the possibility that the variable display result will be “big hit” (expected degree of big hit) is higher than when the reach form of normal reach appears.

  When a special symbol that becomes a lost symbol is stopped (derived) as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable symbol display state is not changed to the reach state after the variable symbol variable display is started. In addition, a fixed decorative pattern that is a predetermined non-reach combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a decorative display variable display mode is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

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

  In the special symbol game, as a confirmed special symbol, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, when a normal jackpot symbol such as a special symbol indicating the number “3” is stopped and displayed, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is the reach state. In response to this, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, or without a reach effect, a predetermined normal big hit combination (also referred to as “non-probable big hit combination”) among a plurality of types of big hit combinations. ) Will be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols having the even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. Ornamental symbols having even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” that constitute a normal jackpot combination are referred to as normal symbols (also referred to as “non-probable variation symbols”).

  Corresponding to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the normal jackpot symbol, the fixed ornament symbol of the normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed after the predetermined reach effect is executed or the reach effect is not executed. The decorative display variable display mode is referred to as “normal” (also referred to as “non-probable change”) variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “normal” big hit type, the normal open big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the end, the low probability low base state (normal state) is controlled. The low probability low base state is a normal game state that is different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed, after the power is turned on) The same control as in the state in which the initialization process is executed is performed.

  In the special symbol game, among the special symbols that become jackpot symbols, if the probability variation jackpot symbol such as the special symbols indicating the numbers “1” and “7” is stopped and displayed, the decorative symbol variable display state Corresponding to the reach state, after the reach effect similar to the case where the decorative display variable display mode is “normal” or after the reach effect is not executed, multiple types of big hits Of the combinations, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed. For example, the symbol number variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 is “1”. Among the decorative symbols of “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, “7” is “left”, “middle”, “right”. Any of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R may be stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line. The decorative symbols having odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” constituting the probability variation jackpot combination are referred to as probability variation symbols. When the probability variation jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game, the fixed ornament symbol that is a probability variation jackpot combination may be stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decoration symbol.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probable variation jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the first certain variation jackpot symbol “1” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “first probability variation” in the case of “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “first positive variation” big hit type, the big hit gaming state is controlled, and after that, the middle base control is performed together with the probability variation control (probability variation control). . By performing the probability change control, the probability that the variable display result (special display result) will be a “big hit” in each special figure game is improved to be higher than that in the low probability state. The certainty control may be ended when the condition that the variable display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled again in the big hit gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended. Note that the probability variation control may be ended when a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, even if the probability variation control is ended when the probability variation control is ended by the probability variation control lottery executed every time the special game is started after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability variation control is terminated. Good. By performing the middle base control, the probability that the high base state will be lower when the variable display result (special display result) becomes “big hit” in each special figure game is lower than the low base state. To drop. In the medium base control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) after the big hit gaming state is ended, and the variable display result is “big hit”. When it is done, it can be finished.

  Regardless of whether the confirmed decorative symbol is a normal jackpot combination or a probable variation jackpot combination, the variable display mode in which the second certain variation jackpot symbol “7” is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game has a variable display result. This is referred to as a “second probability variation” variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) in the case of “big hit”. Based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit” in the “second likelihood variation” big hit type, the big hit gaming state is controlled, and after the end, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed together with the probability variation control. By performing the time-shortening control, the special symbol variable display time (special symbol variation time) in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. In the time-saving control, one of the conditions is established first, that is, a special game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the big hit gaming state is finished and the variable display result is “big hit”. Sometimes it just needs to end.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 20 uses the normal symbol display unit 20 to make the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) shorter than that in the normal state, or to change the normal symbol in each time the normal symbol game. Control for improving the probability that the display result is “per normal figure” than in the normal state, and tilt control of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is “per normal figure”. The game ball can easily pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as a control to make the tilt control time for performing longer than that in the normal state, and a control to increase the number of tilts than in the normal state. Control that is advantageous to the player is performed by increasing the possibility that the start condition is satisfied. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special figure game can be executed frequently. In addition, the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  The gaming state in which both the short time control and the high opening control are performed is also referred to as a short time state or a high base state. The gaming state in which the probability variation control is performed is also referred to as a probability variation state or a high probability state. A gaming state in which the time-shortening control or the high opening control is performed together with the probability variation control is also referred to as a high probability high base state. The probability variation state in which the probability variation control or the middle base control is performed and the time-shortening control or the high opening control is not performed is also referred to as a high probability middle base state. The probability variation state in which only the probability variation control is performed and the short time control, the high opening control, and the middle base control are not performed is also referred to as a high probability low base state. The normal state in which none of the probability variation control, the time reduction control, the high opening control, and the middle base control is performed is also referred to as a low probability low base state. When at least one of time-shortening control and probability variation control is performed in a gaming state other than the normal state, the probability that the special-purpose game can be executed frequently and the variable display result in each special-purpose game will be “big hit” As a result, the player is in an advantageous state. A gaming state advantageous to a player different from the big hit gaming state is also referred to as a special gaming state.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22 </ b> A, the second start port switch 22 </ b> B, and the count switch 23 is connected to the main board 11. The gate switch 21, the first start port switch 22A, the second start port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 includes a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first hold display device 25A, a second hold display device 25B, and a general drawing hold display device 25C. Wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as is connected.

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of variable display patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the display result is “big hit”. Note that the variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variable display pattern (also referred to as “non-reach loss variable display pattern”). The variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol variable display mode is “reach” is referred to as a reach variable display pattern (also referred to as “reach loss variable display pattern”). Further, the non-reach variable display pattern and the reach variable display pattern are included in the variable variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “lost”. A variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variable display pattern. The big hit variable display pattern and the reach variable display pattern include a normal reach variable display pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variable display pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special figure process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. The RAM 102 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  As an example, the RAM 102 has a low base flag that is set to an on state when controlled to a low base state, a medium base flag that is set to an on state when controlled to a medium base state, and a high base flag. A high base flag or the like that is set to the on state when the state is controlled is stored. In this embodiment, the RAM 102 stores a non-high base flag that is set to the on state when controlled to the low base state or the middle base state, separately from the low base flag and the middle base flag. .

  Here, in this embodiment, when the low base state or the middle base state is controlled, the high opening control and the time reduction control are not performed. For this reason, when the vehicle is controlled to the middle base state, that is, when the middle base flag and the non-high base flag are set to the on state, the rate at which the start condition is satisfied is controlled to the low base state. That is, it is the same as the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when the low base flag and the non-high base flag are set to the on state. On the other hand, when the high base state is controlled, high opening control and short time control are performed. For this reason, when the medium base state is controlled, that is, when the medium base flag and the non-high base flag are set to the on state, the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied is controlled to the high base state. That is, when the high base flag is set to the on state, the ratio is lower than the rate at which the start condition is satisfied. That is, the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the middle base flag is set to the on state is higher than the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the high base flag is set to the on state. When the state is set, it is close to the rate at which the start condition is satisfied. Therefore, by determining whether the high base flag or the non-high base flag is set to the ON state, it is easy to determine whether the high opening control or the time-shortening control in which the start condition is easily established is performed. can do. Note that the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when controlled to the middle base state and the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when controlled to the low base state may not be completely the same. The rate at which the start condition is satisfied when controlled to the middle base state may be slightly higher (for example, about 0.1%) than the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when controlled to the low base state.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 is provided with an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. Random number for updating numerical data indicating random numbers independently of the RAM 122, the display control unit 123 for executing processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5, and the effect control CPU 120 A circuit 124 and an I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric component is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable display data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores them, and the effect control CPU 120 Variable display data read operation for reading various variable display data temporarily stored in the RAM 122, reception operation for the effect control CPU 120 to receive various signals from the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, for effect control A transmission operation in which the CPU 120 outputs various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125 is also performed.

  The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12.

  In the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13, Wiring for transmitting an electrical decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data is connected to the lamp control board 14. Furthermore, on the effect control board 12, wiring for transmitting from the controller sensor unit 35A an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation action on the stick controller 31A has been detected, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting from the push sensor 35B an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the user's operation action has been detected is also connected.

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

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

  As an example, in the ROM 121, the effect control CPU 120 controls the effect operations by various effect devices (for example, the image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, the effect model, etc.). An effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be used is stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special figure variable display effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, and various effect control patterns may be stored.

  The special figure variable display effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of types of variable display patterns, from the start of the special symbol variable display in the special figure game until the definite special symbol resulting in the special figure display is derived and displayed. Data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operations such as variable display operation of reach symbol, reach effect, re-lottery effect, etc. Etc. The notice effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control content of the effect operation that becomes the notice effect executed in response to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns are composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the special figure variable display effect control pattern, for example, for each variable display pattern for executing the reach effect, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns having different effect modes in the reach effect may be included.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern (a special control variable display effect control pattern) based on the variable display pattern indicated by the variable display pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of decorative symbols. To do. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect, for example. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, the pattern data constituting the corresponding effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the corresponding effect control pattern is configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the reading position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be designated. A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like is developed by reading out image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as CGROM and temporarily storing it in the VRAM. On the voice control board 13 that has received a command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores it in the voice RAM or the like. . After that, every time the production control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not it matches any of the production control process timer judgment values. If they match, the production operation according to the corresponding various control data Control.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation.

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

  FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a game control main process executed by the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100. Note that each process described below is executed by the CPU 103 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. An interrupt request based on various interrupt factors generated by the CTC and random number circuit 104 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is for causing the CPU 103 to execute predetermined interrupt processing. The concept including the CPU 103 and various circuits other than the CPU 103 is sometimes referred to as a game control microcomputer 100. When the game control main process shown in FIG. 3 is started, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt prohibition (step S21) and sets the interrupt mode (step S22). For example, in step S22, the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 100 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: the least significant bit is “0”) output from the built-in device are synthesized. As a result, the interrupt mode [2] of the maskable interrupt in which the interrupt address is generated is set. When an interrupt that can be masked occurs, the CPU 103 makes a setting that automatically disables the interrupt, and the contents of the program counter may be saved in the stack.

  Subsequently, settings relating to the stack pointer, such as setting of a stack pointer designation address, are performed (step S23). The built-in register is set (initialized) (step S24). Subsequent to step S24, CTC is set (step S25). After the process of step S25 is executed, it may be determined whether or not the power-off signal is in an off state, for example, by checking a terminal state at a predetermined input port.

  Thereafter, the RAM 102 is set to be accessible (step S26). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the clear switch is turned on based on a signal state of a switch signal (clear signal) transmitted from the clear switch installed on the power supply board (step S27). In the process of step S27, the clear signal transmitted from the clear switch may be checked a plurality of times, and it may be determined that the clear switch has been turned on when the clear signal is continuously turned on. For example, once it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is off, the state of the clear signal is confirmed once again after a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) has elapsed. At this time, if the clear signal is off, it is determined that the clear signal is off. On the other hand, if the state of the clear signal is on at this time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again after a predetermined time has elapsed. Note that the number of times of reconfirming the state of the clear signal may be one time or may be a plurality of times. In addition, it is possible to check twice and check again when the check results do not match.

  When the clear switch is off in step S27 (step S27; No), it is determined whether or not a backup flag provided in the RAM 102 or the like is on (step S28). The state of the backup flag is set in the RAM 102 or the like when the power supply to the game control microcomputer 100 is stopped. The backup flag setting location is backed up by the backup power source, so that the state of the backup flag is saved even when the power supply is stopped. In step S28, for example, if “55H” is set in the RAM 102 as the value of the backup flag, it is determined that there is a backup (ON state). On the other hand, if a value other than “55H” is set, it is determined that there is no backup (OFF state).

  If the backup flag is on in step S28 (step S28; Yes), data check of the RAM 102 is performed to determine whether the check result is normal (step S29). In the process of step S29, for example, a checksum is calculated using data stored in a specific area of the RAM 102, and the calculated checksum is compared with the checksum stored in the main checksum buffer. Here, the main checksum buffer stores a checksum calculated by the same processing when the power supply was stopped last time. If the comparison results do not match, the data in the specific area of the RAM 102 is different from the data at the time of stopping the power supply, and therefore it is determined that the check result is not normal.

  When the check result in step S29 is normal (step S29; Yes), for example, the control state of the main board 11 such as the internal state of the game control microcomputer 100 or the sub-side control board (for example, the effect control board 12). A setting at the time of restoration for returning the control state to the state when the power supply is stopped is performed, and the gaming state before the power interruption is restored (step S30). As a specific example, in the process of step S30, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 101 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area in the RAM 102. Here, the work area of the RAM 102 is backed up by a backup power source, and initialization data for an area that may be initialized among the work areas may be set in the backup time setting table. In this embodiment, if the middle base flag is on, a high-probability base state notification command for notifying that the high-probability middle base state is controlled is transmitted to the effect board 12. For example, in the production control board 12, in response to receiving the high-accuracy base state notification command, high-accuracy base notification such as turning on a lamp to notify that the high-probability base state is controlled is executed. Just do.

  When the clear switch is on in step S27 (step S27; Yes), when the backup flag is off in step S28 (step S28; No), or when the check result is not normal in step S29 (Step S29; No), initialization processing corresponding to power-on or system reset that is not during power failure recovery is executed. In this initialization process, the RAM 102 is cleared (initialized) (step S31), and a work area to be a work area is set (step S32). In the process of step S31, predetermined data (for example, stored data in a random counter provided in the RAM 102) may be set to an arbitrary value or a predetermined initial value. Further, the entire area of the RAM 102 may be initialized, or a part of the area may be initialized while predetermined data is left as it is. When the process of step S31 is executed, the operation state of the random number circuit 104 may be initialized. An initial value may be set in the RAM 102 or the like by the processing in step S32. At this time, a control command (initialization designation command) for initializing each sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 may be transmitted. For example, the presentation control board 12 displays an image for notifying that the control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is initialized on the display screen of the image display device 5 in response to the reception of the initialization designation command. It suffices if initialization notification is executed.

  After executing the processing of step S30 or S32, the interrupt permission state is set (step S36), and the generation of various interrupt requests is awaited. The process of step S36 may also be included in the initial setting process executed by the game control microcomputer 100. After executing the process of step S36, for example, based on the setting of the CTC 508 in step S25, a timer interrupt for game control may be generated every 2 milliseconds. After executing the process of step S36, the random number update process is repeatedly executed (step S37).

  In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, based on the fact that the reset / interrupt controller has received an interrupt request from the CTC, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. In the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 4, the CPU 103 first sets the interrupt disabled state, and then executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the game ball detection switches 21, 22A, The state of the detection signal (winning detection signal) input from 22B, 23, etc. is determined (step S1). Subsequently, an abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed by executing predetermined main-side error processing, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result (step S2). For example, in the main-side error processing, settings for notifying the occurrence of an abnormal operation may be performed in response to excessive prize balls, insufficient prize balls, or other operation errors. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S3).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a random number update process is executed (step S4). Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S5). In the special symbol process, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in the RAM 102 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform operation control and open / close operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process, the normal symbol process is executed (step S6). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on / off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process, thereby moving the normal symbol variable display and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Enables setting of the tilting movement of the blade. After executing the normal symbol process, the CPU 103 executes prize ball processing for setting the number of prize balls according to the input of the winning detection signal based on the execution result of the switch process in step S1, for example (step S7). ). Subsequent to the prize ball process, the main side communication control process is executed to perform communication control for transmitting a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12.

  When such main-side communication control processing is completed, the game control timer interrupt processing is terminated after the interrupt is permitted.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S101 in FIG. 5 as the start winning determination process.

  In the start winning determination process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines the first based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the start port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (step S201; Yes), the first special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S202). For example, the CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value that is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102. When the first special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “1” (step S203).

  When the first start-up switch 22A is OFF in step S201 (step S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; Yes), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is on based on a detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by the variable winning ball apparatus 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is ON (step S204; Yes), the second special figure holding memory number that is the holding memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure is a predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “4” as the upper limit storage number) (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, for example. When the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the RAM 102 is set to “2” (step S206).

  After performing one of the processes of steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure hold storage numbers corresponding to the start port buffer value which is the stored value of the start port buffer is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory number count value is incremented by 1, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the second reserved memory number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. Further, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is updated so as to add 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the total reserved memory number counter provided in the RAM 102, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 103 extracts numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result from the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the RAM 102 (step S208). S209). The random number value for determining the special figure display result is a random value used for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state with the variable display result of a special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. It takes a value in the range of “1” to “65535”.

  The numerical data indicating the random value extracted in this way is stored by being set as holding information at the head of the empty entry in the special figure holding storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result is set in the predetermined first special figure holding storage unit, while the starting port buffer value is “2”. ”, Numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result is set in the second special figure holding storage unit.

  The first special figure holding storage unit has a start prize (first start prize) that has not yet started even though the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start prize opening formed by the normal prize ball apparatus 6A. The holding data of the figure game (the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit establishes the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is stored as pending data until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). To do. The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit has not started yet although the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B and a start winning (second starting winning) has occurred. On-hold data of a special figure game (a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit establishes the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball in association with the hold number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening. The numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the special figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). . The hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the variable display result (special figure display result) in this special figure game. ) To hold information that makes it possible to determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S210 shown in FIG. 6, transmission setting of a start opening prize designation command corresponding to the start opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. 12 to transmit a first start opening prize designation command notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. Set up. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The second special symbol display device 4B performs setting for transmitting a second start opening prize designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure is established. . The start opening winning designation command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing a predetermined command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

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

  After executing the process of step S212, it is determined whether the start port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the starting port buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to the process. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S213; “2”), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to “0” (step S215). The start winning determination process is terminated. Thereby, even when both the first start port switch 22A and the second start port switch 22B detect the start winning of the game balls that are effective at the same time, the processing based on the detection of both effective start winnings can be completed reliably.

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 in FIG. 5, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 102.

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

  The variable display pattern setting process of step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variable display pattern setting process, multiple types of variable display patterns are used using numerical data indicating random values for variable display pattern determination based on the result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. The process of deciding on either of them is included. The random value for determining the variable display pattern is a random value used for determining the variable display pattern in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. When variable display pattern setting processing is executed and variable symbol display is started, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal processing in step S110 and the variable display pattern setting processing in step S111, a fixed special symbol that is a variable symbol display result of the special symbol and a variable display pattern including the variable symbol display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol are determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variable display pattern setting processing use a random number value for determining the special graphic display result and a random value for determining the variable display pattern to determine the variable display mode of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Contains.

  The special symbol variable display process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. The special symbol variable display processing includes a process for performing setting for variable display of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and after the special symbol starts variable display. It includes a process for measuring the elapsed time. For example, each time the special symbol variable display process of step S112 is executed, the special symbol variable display timer value, which is a stored value in the special symbol variable display timer provided in the RAM 102, is decremented by one or added to the first special variable variable display timer. Regardless of whether the game is a special game using the first special graphic in the symbol display device 4A or a special game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, the time elapsed by the common timer. Is measured. It is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern. As described above, the special symbol variable display process in step S112 is performed in the special symbol variable display in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is sufficient that the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game using the two special figures is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variable display time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “3”. In the special symbol stop process, the variable display of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) ) Includes a process for performing setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is on. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off and the big hit flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. This big hit release pre-processing includes a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result becomes “big hit”, etc. include. At this time, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set. As an example, by setting the upper limit of the period during which the big winning opening is open to “29 seconds” and setting the opening number of the big winning opening to be the maximum number of rounds to be executed to “15”, It is only necessary to set the game state. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

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

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

  The big hit end process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the jackpot end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot game state is executed by an effect device such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 or the like. A process of waiting until time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability variation control and the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like are included. When such setting is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In this special symbol normal process, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved memory number count value stored in the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure hold storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the hold data stored in correspondence with the hold number “1” in the second special figure hold storage unit Then, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result is read (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a variable display random number buffer and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S232, for example, by subtracting and updating the second reserved memory number count value by 1, etc., the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory is also updated. In this section, the hold data indicating the random number values stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted one entry higher (step S233). ). Further, in the process of step S233, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable display special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the variable display special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter is read from the RAM 102, and it is determined whether or not the read value is “0”. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the storage corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the special figure display result is read (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a variable display random number buffer and temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number value stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entry corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted up by one entry (step) S237). In the process of step S237, the RAM 102 may be updated so as to subtract 1 from the total reserved memory number count value stored in the total reserved memory number counter. At this time, the variable display special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether or not the high-accuracy flag is on (step S239). The high-accuracy flag indicates that the high-accuracy low base state or high-accuracy high-base state is being controlled. Is set to the ON state after the end of the big hit game based on the fact that the game has become a “big hit”. After the special game where the variable display result is “big hit”, the game is cleared and turned off.

  If the high-accuracy flag is off in step S239 (step S239; Yes), it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the special symbol variable display result, is “big hit” or “losing”. As a use table for this purpose, the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 8A is set in the use table (step S240). On the other hand, when the high-accuracy flag is on (step S239; Yes), the high-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. 8B is set in the use table (step S241). .

  When the low-accuracy special-figure display result determination table 130A is controlled to a low-probability state such as a low-probability low-base state, the special-figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A, 2 In the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the special symbol display device 4B, before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed, the variable display result is controlled as the “big hit” to the big hit game state. It is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not based on a random number value for determining a special figure display result. When the second special figure display result determination table 130B is controlled to a high-accuracy state such as a high-accuracy low base state, a high-accuracy middle base state, or a high-accuracy high-base state, the first special symbol display device 4A uses the first special symbol display result determination table 130B. In a special figure game using a special figure or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result is derived and displayed. Is a table referred to in order to determine whether or not to control the big hit gaming state as “big hit” based on the random number value for determining the special figure display result.

  In the setting of the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A, it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state at a ratio of 1 / 15.1, whereas the high-accuracy special figure display result is determined. In the setting of the determination table 130B, it is determined that the special figure display result is set to “big hit” at a ratio of 1/15 to control the big hit gaming state. Thereby, in the high-accuracy state in which the probability variation control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the low probability state. . That is, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a highly accurate state such as a highly accurate low base state, a highly accurate middle base state, or a highly accurate high base state, compared to a low probability state such as a low probability low base state. Therefore, the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state is increased. In the example shown in FIG. 8, there is a slight difference in the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the high probability state and the low probability state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and controlled to the big hit gaming state is, for example, 10 times when the high probability state is in the low probability state. You may make it become. Specifically, in the low-accuracy special figure display result determination table 130A, it is determined that the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state at a ratio of 1/150, and the high-accuracy special figure display is performed. The result determination table 130B may be set so that it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” at a ratio of 1/15 and control is made to the big hit gaming state.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S239 shown in FIG. 7, the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the special figure display result stored in the variable display random number buffer is displayed in the special figure display results of “big hit” and “losing”. Compared with the assigned decision value, it is decided whether the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S242).

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S245, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” (step S243). If it is determined that it is a “hit” (step S243; Yes), the big hit flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to an on state (step S244). At this time, the big hit type is set to one of a plurality of types. The jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9 is selected and set as a use table for determination (step S245).

  The jackpot type determination table 131 is used to determine one of a plurality of jackpot types based on a random number value for determining the jackpot type when it is determined to control the jackpot gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”. It is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, depending on whether the gaming state is a low probability low base state, a high probability low base state, a high probability middle base state, or a high probability high base state, A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value for determining the type is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “normal”, “first probability variation”, and “second probability variation”.

  In the setting of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state is a low probability low base state, a high probability low base state, a high probability middle base state, or a high probability high base state. Accordingly, the determination ratios for the big hit types of “normal”, “first probability variation”, and “second probability variation” are different. For example, when the gaming state is a high-probability base state, it is determined as a big hit type of “second probability variation” at a rate of 30%, whereas when the gaming state is a high-probability low base state , The jackpot type of “second probability variation” is determined at a rate of 100%. With this setting, when the control is made to the high probability low base state, the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state at a higher rate than when the high accuracy middle base state is controlled. Then, when it is determined, the big hit type of “second probability change” is decided, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state shifts to the high probability high base state. In this way, since the transition from the high-accuracy middle base state to the high-accuracy low-base state becomes easier, the upper limit number of times of the intermediate base state after the transition to the high-accuracy state is controlled. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged even when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed as the special figure display result over the special figure game.

  In addition, in the setting of the big hit type determination table 131, when the high accuracy base state is controlled, the determination that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second probability variation” When the state is controlled, it is performed at a higher rate than when the middle base number count value reaches “0”. Thereby, after being controlled to the high-probability middle base state, it is possible to improve the game entertainment when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed as the special figure display result over the upper limit number of special figure games in the middle base state.

  By referring to the big hit type determination table 131 set in step S245 shown in FIG. Depending on which of the determined values assigned to each jackpot type of “probability change” and “second probability change”, it is determined which of the plurality of types is the jackpot type (step S246).

  By determining the jackpot type in the process of step S246, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is more advantageous to the player than the low probability low base state, the high probability middle base state, and the high probability middle base state. Which gaming state is to be controlled among high-accuracy and high-accuracy base states is determined before the definite special symbol as the variable display result is derived. Corresponding to the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a stored value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the RAM 102 (step S247), the determined jackpot type is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is “normal”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0”, “1” is set to “first probability variation”, and “2” is set to “second probability variation”. .

  When it is determined in step S243 that it is not “big hit” (step S243; No), after executing any process of step SS247, it corresponds to a result of a prior decision as to whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. Then, a confirmed special symbol is set (step S248). As an example, if it is determined in step S243 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the result is a lost symbol corresponding to a pre-determined result indicating that the special figure display result is “lost”. The special symbol indicating the symbol “-” is set as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S243 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, if the big hit type is “normal”, a special symbol indicating the number “3” that is a normal big hit symbol is displayed. If “1st probability variation”, a special symbol indicating the number “1” as the first probability variation big hit symbol, and if “second probability variation”, a special symbol indicating the number “7” as the second probability variation big hit symbol. Each symbol is set as a confirmed special symbol.

  After the confirmed special symbol is set in step S248, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “1” corresponding to the variable display pattern setting process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. To do. In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S250), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 5 as the variable display pattern setting process. In the variable display pattern setting process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; Yes), a predetermined big hit variable display pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variable display patterns (step S261). S262).

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; No), a predetermined loss variable display pattern determination table is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of variable display patterns. (Step S263).

  After executing any of the processes in steps S262 and S263, the data is set in the use table based on, for example, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined variable display pattern stored in a variable display random number buffer or the like. The variable display pattern is determined as one of a plurality of types by referring to the variable display pattern determination table (step S266). Here, in the process of step S266, the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A based on the establishment of the first start condition is generated. Whether or not the variable display pattern of the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol game executed by using the second special symbol is determined by the second special symbol display device 4B based on the fact that the second starting condition is satisfied. In addition, the variable display pattern can be determined as one of a plurality of types by a common processing module using numerical data indicating a common random number value for determining a variable display pattern updated by a common random counter or the like. .

  After the variable display pattern is determined in step S266, a special figure variable display time that is a variable symbol display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determination result is set (step S267). The special figure variable display time, which is the variable display time of the special symbol, is the time from the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game until the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. Time required.

  After executing the processing of step S267, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in accordance with the variable display special symbol designation buffer value. A setting for starting the variable display of the special symbol is performed so as to start one of the special symbol games using the special symbol (step S268). As an example, if the variable display special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S268, settings are made to transmit various commands for starting the special symbol variable display (step S271). For example, when the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends a gaming state designation command, a middle base number notification command, a first variable display start command, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, Indicates the storage address (first address) in the ROM 101 of the first variable display start command table prepared in advance in order to sequentially transmit the variable display pattern designation command, variable display result notification command, and first reserved storage number notification command. The setting data is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer provided in the RAM 102. On the other hand, when the variable display special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends a game state designation command, a middle base number notification command, a second variable display start command, from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, In order to sequentially transmit a variable display pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, and a second reserved memory number notification command, setting data indicating a storage address in the ROM 101 of the second variable display start command table prepared in advance, Store in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer.

  Here, the first variable display start command is a command for designating the variable display start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. The second variable display start command is a command for designating the variable display start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The variable display pattern designation command is variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol game. This is a variable display pattern designation command for designating a variable display pattern such as a decorative pattern to be displayed. The variable display result notification command is a command for designating a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. The gaming state designation command is a command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The medium base number notification command is a command for notifying the number of times of execution of the special figure game after the control (medium base number) in the highly accurate medium base state. The number of middle bases may be specified from the middle base count value.

  Based on the command transmission setting in step S271, every time a predetermined command control process is executed after the variable display pattern setting process is completed, a game state designation command is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, A base number notification command, a first variable display start command or a second variable display start command, a variable display pattern designation command, a variable display result notification command, a first reserved memory number notification command or a second reserved memory number notification command are sequentially provided. Will be sent. The order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after the variable display result notification command is transmitted first, the first variable display start command, the second variable display start command, or the variable display is transmitted. It may be transmitted in the order of a pattern designation command, a gaming state designation command, a middle base number notification command, a first reserved memory number notification command, or a second reserved memory number notification command.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variable display process (step S272), and the variable display pattern setting process is ended.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S291). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S291; Yes), the big hit start production waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S 292, a timer initial value determined in advance corresponding to the big hit start presentation waiting time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the RAM 102.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S292, setting for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). For example, in the process of step S293, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared in advance for transmitting the hit start designation command is stored in the buffer area designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Should be stored in. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). In addition, settings for ending the low base state, the middle base state, the high base state, and the high-accuracy state are performed (step S295). For example, in step S295, the low base flag, the medium base flag, the high base flag, the non-high base flag, and the high probability flag are cleared to turn off, or the number of times the special game is executed in the medium base state is counted. For example, a process for clearing the medium base number counter for clearing or the special figure variable display number counter for counting the number of executions of the special figure game in the high base state may be executed. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S296), and then the special symbol stop process is ended.

  If the big hit flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S297). After executing the process of step S297, it is determined whether or not the middle base flag is on (step S298). At this time, if the middle base flag is on (step S298; No), the middle base count value is updated by subtracting 1 (step S299). Then, it is determined whether or not the updated middle base count value is “0” (step S300). At this time, if the updated middle base count value is “0” (step S300; Yes), the middle base flag is cleared and turned off (step S301), and the low base flag is turned on. (Step S302), the special symbol stop process is terminated.

  If the middle base flag is off in step S301 (step S298; No), it is determined whether or not to end the high base state (step S303). For example, in the process of step S302, the value of the special figure variable display number counter (special figure variable display number count value) is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 or adding 1, and the updated special figure variable display number count value. Is determined whether or not the value matches a predetermined high base state end determination value. At this time, if the high base state end determination value is met, the high base flag is cleared and turned off, and the low base flag and the non-high base flag are set to the on state. Then, the low base state may be controlled. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the special game state end determination value, the state of the high base flag may be maintained and the process of step S303 may be ended. After executing the high base state end determination, the special symbol stop process ends.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S117 of FIG. 5 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed (step S371). As an example, in the post-opening process for the big prize opening in step S116 shown in FIG. 5, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, A value is set in the game control process timer. In this case, in the process of step S371, for example, the game control process timer value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like, and depending on whether or not the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value. What is necessary is just to determine whether the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed. If the big hit end presentation waiting time has not elapsed in step S371 (step S371; No), the big hit end processing is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, when the big hit end presentation waiting time has elapsed in step S371 (step S371; Yes), for example, the big hit type buffer value is read from the RAM 102 or the like (step S372), and the big hit type buffer value is “2”. It is determined whether or not (step S373). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “2” (step S373; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the high-accuracy base state is performed. Specifically, a high-accuracy flag provided in the RAM 102 or the like is set to an on state (step S374), and a high base flag is set to an on state (step S375). In addition, a predetermined count initial value corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed in the high base state is set in the special figure variable display number counter (step S376).

  If the big hit type buffer value is other than “2” in step S373 (step S373; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit type buffer value is “1” (step S377). At this time, if the big hit type buffer value is “1” (step S377; Yes), the setting for starting the control to the high-probability middle base state is performed. Specifically, the high-accuracy flag provided in the RAM 102 or the like is set to an on state (step S378), and the middle base flag is set to an on state (step S379). In addition, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the middle base state is determined as one of a plurality of types (step S380). Specifically, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined medium base number is extracted from a random counter provided in the RAM 102 or the like, and the predetermined medium base number is determined based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value. By referring to the table, the upper limit number of the middle base state may be determined, for example, as 20 times, 30 times, or 50 times. Then, a count initial value corresponding to the upper limit number of times of the middle base state determined in step S380 is set in the middle base counter (step S381). Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to which of the plurality of types the upper limit number of times of the middle base state.

  When the big hit type buffer value is other than “1” in step S377, that is, when the big hit type buffer value is “0” (step S377; No), the low base flag provided in the RAM 102 or the like is turned on. (Step S382), the setting for starting the control to the low probability low base state is performed.

  After executing the processing of step S381 or S382, for example, the non-high base flag provided in the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S383).

  After executing the process of step S376 or S383, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S384), and then the big hit end process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S6 of FIG. 6 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, for example, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of reserved data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit provided in the RAM 102 or the like is a general-purpose reserved memory count value. It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (eg, “4”) as the figure hold upper limit value. At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value has not been reached, a numerical value indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the usual figure display result from numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the RAM 102, for example. Extract data. The numerical data indicating the random number value extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit, whereby the random value is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process in step S130, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. And run.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In this normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the normal symbol storage unit. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the usual figure reservation storage unit, the usual figure display result, which is a variable display result of the normal symbol in the usual figure game, is set to “per common figure” or “normal figure loss”. After the usual drawing display result decision process for deciding whether or not to execute, the value of the usual figure process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map display result determination process stored in the ROM 101 is based on the numerical data indicating the random value for determining the general map display result included in the reserved data read from the general map storage unit 151C. Referring to the table 134, the usual map display result is determined. Here, in the common figure display result determination table 134 shown in FIG. 14, when the non-high base flag is off, the common figure display result is “per common figure” than when the non-high base flag is on. The decision value is assigned to the usual map display result so that the rate at which the decision is made is high. As a result, in the advantageous game state in which the high opening control is performed in the high base state, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per normal map” than in the low base state or the middle base state. The frequency with which the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the expanded open state (passing advantageous state) increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the display result of the normal diagram is displayed according to whether or not the non-high base flag is on, that is, depending on whether the low base state, the middle base state, or the high base state. Although the rate at which “per-map” is determined varies, the present invention is not limited to this, and it depends on whether the low base flag, the medium base flag, or the high base flag is on. That is, depending on whether the base state is the low base state, the middle base state, or the high base state, the ratio at which the base map display result is determined to be “per base map” may be varied. In this case, when the middle base flag is on, it may be determined that the normal map display result is “per normal map” at almost the same rate as when the low base flag is on. It may be determined that the result of the normal map display is “per normal map” at a substantially intermediate ratio between when the high base flag is on and when the high base flag is on.

  In the general map display result determination process, the general map change time corresponding to the general map display result is also determined. At this time, when the non-high base flag is off, the normal time change time is set shorter than when the non-high base flag is on. As a result, in the advantageous gaming state where high opening control is performed in the short-time state or the probability-changing state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game is shortened, so that the variable display of “per normal map” is displayed. The interval at which the results are derived and displayed is shortened, and the frequency of the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is expanded and opened (passing advantageous state) increases, and the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening. It becomes easier to enter. Further, in the general map display result determination process, when the general map display result is “per normal map”, the tilt control time or the extended open which is the time for the second start winning opening to be in the expanded open state (passing advantageous state) You may set the frequency | count of tilt control which is the frequency | count which makes a state (passing advantageous state). At this time, when the non-high base flag is off, the tilt control time and the number of tilt control times are set to be larger than when the non-high base flag is on. As a result, in the advantageous gaming state where the high opening control is performed in the short-time state or the probability variation state, the time and number of times that the second start winning opening becomes the expanded opening state (passing advantageous state) increases, so that the game ball is It becomes easier to pass (enter) through the start winning opening. It should be noted that the setting for setting the second start winning opening to be in an enlarged open state (passing advantageous state) may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory actuating process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation processing, setting for varying the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol display device 20, and the elapsed time since the variation of the normal symbol is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “4”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. Setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state (passing disadvantageous state) to the enlarged open state (passing advantageous state) by moving from the position to the tilting position is performed.

  Next, the operation in the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the supply of the power supply voltage is received from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and displays the effect control board 12. Performs register settings for the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit).

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

  On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving an effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt that occurs every time a predetermined time elapses. This interruption is generated when, for example, an effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interruption occurs due to the turn-on of the effect control INT signal, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt prohibition, but if a CPU that does not automatically enter the interrupt disabled state is used, It is desirable to issue a prohibition instruction (DI instruction). The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt when the effect control INT signal is turned on. In this command reception interrupt process, a control signal that becomes an effect control command from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among the input ports included in the I / O 125. Capture. The effect control command captured at this time is stored, for example, in an effect control command reception buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194. As an example, when the production control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte (MODE) and the second byte (EXT) are sequentially received and stored in the production control command reception buffer. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 ends the command reception interrupt processing after setting the interrupt permission.

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

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

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and random numbers counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 are used as various random values used for effect control. The numerical data shown is updated by software. Thereafter, the process returns to step S72.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the effect control process. In the effect control process shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 executes an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state (low probability low base state, high probability low base state, high probability middle base state, high probability high base state). (Step S169). The game state can be determined by reading the EXT data in the game state designation command. In this embodiment, when the high-accuracy state is controlled, when the low-base state or the medium-base state is controlled, in other words, the non-high base flag is turned on on the main board 11 side. When the state is set, the common effect mode is executed regardless of whether the low base flag or the middle base flag is set to the on state. However, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the common rendering mode, the medium base flag is turned on when the medium base state notification command is received from the main board 11 after the power supply is restored, that is, on the main board 11 side. When it is set to, high-accuracy base notification such as turning on a lamp for notifying that the control is in the high-probability base state may be executed. As a result, even if the common production mode is executed regardless of whether the base mode is controlled to the low base state or the medium base state, the low accuracy low base state, high accuracy low base state, high accuracy It is possible to determine whether the game state is controlled in the middle base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. If the power supply is stopped during execution of the common rendering mode, after the power supply is restored, control is made to the high accuracy low base state when the high accuracy low base state is controlled instead of the high accuracy intermediate base state. Highly accurate low-base notification such as turning on a lamp for notifying that it has been performed may be executed.
Further, in this embodiment, the common effect is described as being controlled when either the highly accurate low base state or the highly accurate middle base state is controlled, but the present invention is limited to this. The common effect may be executed when the low-probability low base state or the high-probability middle base state is controlled. In this way, when the special game is executed 20 times, 30 times, or 50 times that can be executed in the high-accuracy base state, the low-accuracy low-base state or the high-accuracy base state is controlled. It will give you a sense of tension. Furthermore, even after the transition to the high accuracy low base state, if the common performance is continuously executed, it will not be understood whether the low accuracy low base state or the high accuracy low base state is being controlled. Can continue. On the contrary, after the big hit gaming state is over, when a special game of a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times, 100 times, etc.) is finished, that is, when the low base state is surely controlled, You may make it alert | report whether it is controlled to a state and a highly accurate state.

  The effect control CPU 120 selects and executes one of the following processes in steps S170 to S177 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in the RAM 122, for example.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. Whether the variable display start waiting process starts variable display of decorative symbols on the image display device 5 based on whether the first variable display start command or the second variable display start command from the main board 11 is received. It includes processing for determining whether or not.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the decorative symbols in the image display device 5 In order to perform various display operations and other various presentation operations, a process for determining a variable display pattern of special symbols, a determined decorative design corresponding to the type of display result, and various presentation control patterns is included.

  The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In this variable display effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 reads various control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122, and performs various types of decorative design variable display. The production control is performed. After performing such effect control, for example, the end code indicating the end of variable display of the decorative symbol is read from the special symbol variable display effect control pattern, or the symbol confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. In response to this, the final decorative symbol as the final stop symbol that is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is displayed in a completely stopped manner. If the final decorative design is displayed in full stop in response to the end code being read out from the special control display control pattern during variable display, the variable corresponding to the variable display pattern specified by the variable display pattern specification command is displayed. When the display time has elapsed, even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used, the determined decorative design can be derived and displayed autonomously on the production control board 12 side to determine the variable display result. When the finalized decorative symbol is displayed as a complete stop, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3”.

  The special figure waiting process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In this special figure waiting process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the hit start specifying command is received and the hit start specifying command specifies the start of the big hit gaming state, the value of the effect process flag is “4” corresponding to the big hit effect processing. Update to Also, when the production control process timer times out without receiving the hit start designation command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “lost”, and the value of the production process flag is the initial value. Update to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this jackpot effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets, for example, an effect control pattern corresponding to the effect content in the jackpot gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. In addition, a sound or sound effect is output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and a game effect lamp 9 or a decoration is output by outputting a command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14. Various effect control is executed in the big hit gaming state such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. Also, in the big hit effect processing, for example, in response to receiving a hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the ending effect processing.

  The ending effect process in step S175 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In this ending effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit gaming state, and displays an effect image based on the set content on the display screen of the image display device 5. The sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting a command (sound effect signal) to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the command (electric signal) to the lamp control board 14 Various effect controls such as turning on / off / flashing the LED are executed at the end of the big hit gaming state.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S171 of FIG. 16 as variable display start setting processing. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 17, the effect control CPU 120 first reads the EXT data in the variable display result notification command transmitted from the main board 11, for example, and the special figure display result is “lost”. It is determined whether or not (step S521). When it is determined that the special figure display result is “lost” (step S521; Yes), for example, by reading the EXT data in the variable display pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11, the designated variable is designated. It is determined whether or not the display pattern is a non-reach variable display pattern corresponding to the case where the decorative pattern variable display mode is “non-reach” (step S522).

  When it is determined in step S522 that the display pattern is a non-reach variable display pattern (step S522; Yes), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the non-reach combination is determined (step S523). As an example, in the process of step S523, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the left determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined left determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table or the like, the left fixed decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. Next, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the right determined symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined right determined symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. Thus, the right determined decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “right” decorative symbol display area 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the determined decorative symbols. At this time, the symbol number of the right determined decorative symbol may be determined so as to be different from the symbol number of the left determined decorative symbol by setting in the right determined symbol determining table. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and a predetermined medium fixed symbol determination table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like is referred to. As a result, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “medium” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined among the fixed decorative symbols. In the process of step S523, a fixed decorative symbol of a non-reach combination that becomes a predetermined chance symbol symbol may be determined corresponding to the case where the variable display symbol notice is being executed.

  When it is determined in step S522 that the display pattern is not a non-reach variable display pattern (step S522; No), a combination of a confirmed decorative symbol that is a final stop symbol constituting the reach combination is determined (step S524). As an example, in the process of step S524, first, numerical data indicating a random value for determining the left and right determined symbols updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 is extracted, and predetermined left and right determined in advance stored in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the symbol determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed together in the “left” and “right” ornament symbol display areas 5L and 5R in the display area of the image display device 5 are the same among the confirmed ornament symbols. Determine the decorative pattern. Further, by extracting numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a medium fixed symbol updated by a random counter or the like provided in the RAM 122 and referring to a predetermined medium fixed symbol determining table stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like Then, among the determined decorative symbols, the medium fixed decorative symbol that is stopped and displayed in the “middle” decorative symbol display area 5C in the display area of the image display device 5 is determined. Here, for example, when the confirmed decorative symbol is a jackpot combination, such as when the symbol number of the middle confirmed decorative symbol is the same as the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol, an arbitrary value (For example, “1”) may be added to or subtracted from the symbol number of the medium-decorated decorative symbol so that the finalized decorative symbol is not the jackpot combination but the reach combination. Alternatively, when determining the medium-decorated decorative symbol, a difference (design difference) between the symbol number of the left confirmed decorative symbol and the right confirmed decorative symbol may be determined, and the medium-decorated decorative symbol corresponding to the symbol difference may be set. .

  If it is determined in step S521 that the special figure display result is not “losing” (step S521; No), the combination of the confirmed decorative symbols that are the final stop symbols constituting the jackpot combination is determined (step S525). As an example, in the process of step S525, first, numerical data indicating a random number value for determining the jackpot decision symbol updated by the random counter of the RAM 122 is extracted, and then a predetermined jackpot decision symbol stored in advance in the ROM 121 or the like. By referring to the determination table, the symbol numbers that are stopped and displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the screen of the image display device 5 are the same. Determine the decorative pattern. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is “non-probability change”, “first probability change”, or “second probability change”, it is determined which of the normal symbol and the probability variation symbol is to be a confirmed decorative symbol. That's fine. Specifically, when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, a symbol to be a confirmed decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of normal symbols. Further, when the big hit type is “first probability variation” or “second probability variation”, a symbol to be a definite decorative symbol is determined from a plurality of types of probability variation symbols.

  After executing the process of step S525, execution setting of the notice effect is performed (step S437). Specifically, by reading the EXT data of the game state designation command, etc., it is determined whether the gaming state is a low probability low base state, a high accuracy low base state, a high accuracy middle base state, or a high accuracy high base state. At the same time, the remaining number of special game in the middle base state is identified by reading the EXT data of the middle base number notification command. Subsequently, numerical data indicating a random value for determining a predetermined notice effect is extracted from a random counter provided in the RAM 122 or the like. Based on the numerical data indicating the extracted random number value, whether the gaming state is the low probability low base state, the high probability low base state, the high probability middle base state, the high probability high base state, By referring to the notice effect pattern determination table 160 shown in FIG. 18 according to the remaining number of special figure games and the special figure display result, it is determined whether there is no notice effect, normal notice effect, or special notice effect.

  In the setting of the notice effect pattern determination table 160, when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the special notice display result may be decided, whereas when the special figure display result is “lost”. , Will not be decided as a special notice effect. For this reason, when the special notice effect is executed, a definite decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed. In other words, the special notice effect is a confirmed notice effect that definitely notifies that the confirmed decorative symbol that is a jackpot combination is derived and displayed.

  In this embodiment, when the remaining number of special figure games in the high-probability base state is a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) or less, even if the special figure display result is “big hit”, the special notice effect is determined. There is nothing. That is, when the middle base number count value reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), execution of the special notice effect is restricted. As a result, the middle base number count value reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10), and it becomes a big hit combination at a short time until the low base state where it is easier to shift to the high base state than when it is controlled to the middle base state. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied by executing a final announcement effect that definitely notifies that the final decorative symbol is derived and displayed.

  However, even if the number of remaining special game in the high-probability base state is less than a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) and execution of the special notice effect is restricted, it is a big hit than the special notice effect (for example, 100%). A normal notice effect (for example, 70%) suggesting that there is a low possibility that the fixed decorative symbol to be combined is displayed and displayed is executed. Thereby, even when execution of the special notice effect is restricted, it is possible to prevent the frequency of executing the notice effect from being reduced and the gaming interests from being lowered.

  After performing the process of step S534, the execution setting of the effect during variable display is performed (step S535). Thereafter, the effect control pattern is determined as one of a plurality of patterns prepared in advance (step S536). At this time, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of a plurality of special figure variable display effect control patterns prepared in response to, for example, a variable display pattern designated by a variable display pattern designation command and uses it as a use pattern. set.

  After executing the process of step S536, for example, the initial value of the effect control process timer provided in the RAM 122 is set corresponding to the variable display pattern designated by the variable display pattern designation command (step S537). Subsequently, a setting for starting variable display of decorative symbols and the like on the image display device 5 is performed (step S538). At this time, for example, by transmitting a display control command designated by the display control data included in the special figure variable display effect control pattern determined as the usage pattern in step S536 to the VDP or the like of the display control unit 123. Then, variable display of decorative symbols may be started in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” provided on the screen of the image display device 5. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2”, which is a value corresponding to the effect process during variable display (step S539), and the variable display start setting process ends.

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

  In the setting of the jackpot type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 9, when the gaming state is the high-probability base state, it is determined as the big hit type of “second probability variation” at a rate of 30%, whereas the gaming state is high. In the case of the probability base state, it is determined as the big hit type of “second probability variation” at a rate of 100%. With this setting, when the control is made to the high probability low base state, the special figure display result is controlled as the big hit gaming state at a higher rate than when the high accuracy middle base state is controlled. Then, when it is determined, the big hit type of “second probability change” is decided, and after the big hit gaming state is finished, the state shifts to the high probability high base state. In this way, since the transition from the high-accuracy middle base state to the high-accuracy low-base state becomes easier, the upper limit number of times of the intermediate base state after the transition to the high-accuracy state is controlled. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged even when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed as the special figure display result over the special figure game.

  Further, the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the middle base state is determined as one of a plurality of types. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to which of the plurality of types the upper limit number of times of the middle base state.

  Furthermore, in the setting of the big hit type determination table 131, when the high-accuracy base state is controlled, it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second probability variation”. When the state is controlled, it is performed at a higher rate than when the middle base number count value reaches “0”. Thereby, after being controlled to the high-probability middle base state, it is possible to improve the game entertainment when the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed as the special figure display result over the upper limit number of special figure games in the middle base state.

  In addition, the RAM 102 includes a low base flag that is set to an on state when controlled to a low base state, a medium base flag that is set to an on state when controlled to a medium base state, and a high base flag. A high base flag or the like that is set to the on state when the state is controlled is stored. In this embodiment, the RAM 102 stores a non-high base flag that is set to the on state when controlled to the low base state or the middle base state, separately from the low base flag and the middle base flag. . Here, in this embodiment, when the low base state or the middle base state is controlled, the high opening control and the time reduction control are not performed. For this reason, when the vehicle is controlled to the middle base state, that is, when the middle base flag and the non-high base flag are set to the on state, the rate at which the start condition is satisfied is controlled to the low base state. That is, it is the same as the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when the low base flag and the non-high base flag are set to the on state. On the other hand, when the high base state is controlled, high opening control and short time control are performed. For this reason, when the medium base state is controlled, that is, when the medium base flag and the non-high base flag are set to the on state, the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied is controlled to the high base state. That is, when the high base flag is set to the on state, the ratio is lower than the rate at which the start condition is satisfied. That is, the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the middle base flag is set to the on state is higher than the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the high base flag is set to the on state. When the state is set, it is close to the rate at which the start condition is satisfied. Therefore, by determining whether the high base flag or the non-high base flag is set to the ON state, it is easy to determine whether the high opening control or the time-shortening control in which the start condition is easily established is performed. can do.

  In addition, when the high-accuracy state is controlled, when the low-base state or the middle base state is controlled, in other words, the non-high base flag is set to the on state on the main board 11 side. The common effect mode is executed regardless of whether the low base flag or the middle base flag is set to the on state. However, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the common rendering mode, the medium base flag is turned on when the medium base state notification command is received from the main board 11 after the power supply is restored, that is, on the main board 11 side. When it is set to, high-accuracy base notification such as turning on a lamp for notifying that the control is in the high-probability base state may be executed. As a result, even if the common production mode is executed regardless of whether the base mode is controlled to the low base state or the medium base state, the low accuracy low base state, high accuracy low base state, high accuracy It is possible to determine whether the game state is controlled in the middle base state or the high-accuracy high-base state.

  When the remaining number of special figure games in the high-probability base state is a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) or less, even when the special figure display result is “big hit”, the special notice effect is not determined. That is, when the middle base number count value reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10), execution of the special notice effect is restricted. As a result, the middle base number count value reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 10), and it becomes a big hit combination at a short time until the low base state where it is easier to shift to the high base state than when it is controlled to the middle base state. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling dissatisfied by executing a final announcement effect that definitely notifies that the final decorative symbol is derived and displayed.

  However, even if the number of remaining special game in the high-probability base state is less than a predetermined number (for example, 10 times) and execution of the special notice effect is restricted, it is a big hit than the special notice effect (for example, 100%). A normal notice effect (for example, 70%) suggesting that there is a low possibility that the fixed decorative symbol to be combined is displayed and displayed is executed. Thereby, even when execution of the special notice effect is restricted, it is possible to prevent the frequency of executing the notice effect from being reduced and the gaming interests from being lowered.

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

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when the medium base state is controlled is the same as the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when the low base state is controlled. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the medium base state is controlled is the same as the rate at which the start condition is satisfied when the high base state is controlled. It may be. In this way, when the vehicle is controlled to the middle base state, that is, when the middle base flag is set to the on state, the rate at which the start condition is satisfied is controlled to the low base state, that is, low. When the base flag is set to the on state, the start condition is satisfied when the base condition is controlled to be higher than the rate at which the start condition is satisfied, that is, when the high base flag is set to the on state. Close to the ratio. In this case, in the big hit end process shown in FIG. 12, when the high base flag is set to the on state (step S375), when the middle base flag is set to the on state (step S379), for example, the RAM 102 or the like The non-low base flag provided in is set to the on state. In this way, by determining which of the low base flag and the non-low base flag is set to the on state, it is determined whether or not the high opening control or the short time control in which the start condition is easily established is performed. It can be easily determined. Note that the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when controlled to the middle base state and the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when controlled to the high base state may not be completely the same. The ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when the medium base state is controlled may be slightly lower (for example, about 0.1%) than the ratio at which the start condition is satisfied when the high base state is controlled.

  Further, in the case of being controlled to the high-accuracy state, when being controlled to either the middle base state or the high base state, in other words, the non-low base flag is set to the on state on the main board 11 side. If the medium base flag or the high base flag is set to the ON state, the common effect mode may be executed. However, when the power supply is stopped during execution of the common rendering mode, the medium base flag is turned on when the medium base state notification command is received from the main board 11 after the power supply is restored, that is, on the main board 11 side. When it is set to, high-accuracy base notification such as turning on a lamp for notifying that the control is in the high-probability base state may be executed. As a result, even if the common production mode is executed regardless of whether the base mode is controlled to the middle base state or the high base state, the low accuracy low base state, high accuracy low base state, high accuracy It is possible to determine whether the game state is controlled in the middle base state or the high-accuracy high-base state. If the power supply is stopped during execution of the common rendering mode, the high-accuracy base state is controlled when the high-accuracy base state is controlled instead of the high-accuracy base state after the power supply is restored. High-accuracy base notification such as turning on a lamp for notifying that this has been performed may be executed.

  In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the control to the high-accuracy high-base state after the end of the big hit gaming state is given as a predetermined privilege, but the present invention is not limited to this, It may be unrelated to the gaming state, for example, performing a special effect during the control of the big hit gaming state, displaying a two-dimensional barcode for downloading images and music, etc. Yes. Alternatively, the control to the high base state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be given as a predetermined privilege. In other words, regardless of whether the base state is high or low, or if the base state is high, if the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the high probability state is controlled after the big hit gaming state ends. After the end of the big hit gaming state when it is determined that the special figure display result is “big hit” depending on whether the base state is the high probability low base state or the high probability middle base state. The ratio of controlling to the high base state may be varied.

  In the above embodiment, when the high probability low base state is controlled, the special figure display result is set to “big hit” at a higher rate than when the high probability middle base state is controlled. It has been described that when it is determined, it is determined as a big hit type of “second probability change” and the state shifts to the high probability high base state after the big hit gaming state. In other words, it has been described that it is determined under advantageous conditions to determine the “second probability variation” jackpot type at a high rate. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be an advantageous condition that the upper limit number of special figure games that are controlled to the high-accuracy high-base state after the end of the big hit gaming state is large. That is, when it is determined to control the big hit gaming state with the special figure display result as “big hit”, the big hit type determined when the high probability low base state is controlled is controlled to the high probability middle base state. The upper limit number of special figure games controlled to the high-accuracy and high-base state after the end of the big hit gaming state may be larger than the big hit type determined when

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

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be made arbitrarily without departing from the scope. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game machine and a gaming value, and a plurality of types of identifications each of which can be identified The present invention is also applied to a slot machine in which one game is finished by deriving a display result to a variable display device capable of displaying variable information, and winning can be generated according to the display result derived by the variable display device. be able to.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1; It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

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

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start-up switch 23 ... Count switch 31A ... Stick controller 31B ... Push button 100 ... Game control microcomputer 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (1)

Performs variable display based on a predetermined start-up conditions, controls Advantageously JP steady-state for the player, after the end of the Japanese steady-state, the aforementioned Japanese steady-state compared to the normal state a control can be a game machine in the transition easy, especially different situation state,
After completion of the Japanese steady-state, and the special state control means for controlling the easy special state that is established starting conditions than the normal state,
A special state counting means counts to hear predetermined upper limit number of execution times of the variable display before made when it is controlled to the special state by the special state control means,
A predetermined state control means for controlling when the count number reaches the upper limit number, a predetermined condition that is difficult to establish the starting conditions than the special status by the special state counting means,
And the determined Teisu Ru decision means whether to control the aforementioned Japanese steady-state,
Based on the determination result by the previous Kike' constant means, and benefits applying means for applying a specific privilege,
With
The privilege granting means, the Japanese different situation condition and if the is controlled to a predetermined state, at a higher rate than when it is controlled by the Japanese different situation condition and the special state, the by pre Kike' constant means when it is determined to control especially steady-state, the control of the the special condition likely start condition is to satisfied than advantageous conditions, to impart a predetermined award,
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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