JP6143697B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of executing a game in a plurality of game sections.

  Conventionally, a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine) capable of executing a game in a plurality of gaming sections (for example, each round in a big hit game) is known. In addition, as shown in Patent Document 1, there is a pachinko gaming machine that has a special winning opening with a specific area, and that is controlled reliably by a game ball passing through the specific area during a specific round. Furthermore, as shown in Patent Document 2, a pachinko gaming machine that displays the progress of a round by arranging round display objects indicating whether each round in the jackpot game is digested or undigested is also known. Yes.

JP 2012-245173 A JP 2014-014595 A

  In such a gaming machine, since the timing at which the specific section (the specific round) is executed is not notified in advance, there is a possibility that the player may miss the specific effect executed in the specific section.

  The present invention has been made based on such a background, and an object of the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing a game in a plurality of game sections, and the player may miss a specific effect executed in the specific section. There is to reduce.

  The present invention adopts the following means in order to solve the above problems. The reference numerals used in the description of the best mode for carrying out the invention and the drawings to be described later are appended in parentheses for reference, but the constituent elements of the present invention are not limited to the appended description.

First, the invention according to means 1
A gaming machine capable of executing a game in a plurality of gaming sections (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 that executes a plurality of round games in a big hit gaming state, a slot machine that executes a plurality of push-order navigations in ART or AT), and the like ,
Provided with display means (image display devices 5, 5 ′) capable of displaying a game section display (star mark, circle mark, round number) corresponding to the game section,
The game section includes a specific section in which a specific effect (V round effect, promotion effect, etc.) can be executed, and a predetermined section other than the specific section,
The display means displays a pre-start specific section display (star) indicating that the specific section is before start, and a pre-start predetermined section display (circle) indicating that the predetermined section is before start. After the specific section is completed, the specific section display before the start is displayed on the first display ("success" is added to the star mark) indicating that the specific effect has been executed or the specific effect is executed. The gaming machine is characterized in that it can be displayed by changing to a second display ("failure" is added to the star mark) indicating that it has not been performed .
According to this, since a specific section display before the start indicating that the specific section is before the start is displayed on a gaming machine capable of executing a game in a plurality of game sections, the specific effect executed in the specific section is displayed. The possibility that the player misses can be reduced.
In addition, since the first display indicating that the specific effect has been executed is displayed after the specific section is ended, it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting whether or not the specific effect has been executed.

The invention according to means 2
A gaming machine described in means 1,
The game medium is driven into the game area to play a game, and when a special condition is established, it is controlled to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state,
Specific area detecting means for detecting a game medium that has passed through the specific area provided in the game area;
A condition establishment control means for establishing the special condition based on the fact that the specific area detection means has detected a game medium.

The invention according to means 3 is
A gaming machine described in means 1 or 2,
The display means is a gaming machine that displays the game section display so as not to hide a specific display (decorative pattern, hold display, right-handed instruction notification, active line, etc.).
According to this, since the game section display does not hide the specific display, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the specific display from being lowered.

The invention according to means 4 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 3,
It can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (a big hit gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1),
The advantageous state consists of a plurality of the game sections, and there are a plurality of types (the number of substantial rounds is large or small),
There are multiple types of specific section display before the start (for stars, black stars, diagonal stars, white stars),
The display means displays different types of the pre-start specific section display according to the type of the advantageous state (if the first big hit, the black star display ratio is high, and if the second big hit, the hatched star display ratio is high. This is a gaming machine characterized in that it is high, and if it is the third big hit, the display rate of white stars is high).
According to this, since different types of specific section displays are displayed according to the types of advantageous states, the interest of the game can be improved by focusing on the types of specific sections displayed.

The invention according to means 5 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 4,
First variable display means (first special symbol display device 4A) for variably displaying first identification information (first special symbol);
Second variable display means (second special symbol display device 4B) for variably displaying second identification information (second special symbol) different from the first identification information;
Based on the fact that the result of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information has become a specific display result (big hit symbol), an advantageous state advantageous to the player (a big hit gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1) Controllable,
There are multiple types of the specific section display before the start (for stars, small stars, large stars),
Depending on whether the first identification information is a specific display result or the second identification information is a specific display result, the display means displays a different type of the pre-start specific section display (a big hit with the first special symbol). If it is a small star, the second special symbol is a big star if it is a big hit).
According to this, different types of specific section displays are displayed depending on whether the first identification information is a specific display result or the second identification information is a specific display result. The interest of the game can be improved by paying attention to the result.

The invention according to means 6 is
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 5,
The predetermined period includes a first predetermined section (long open round) and a second predetermined section (short open round) with less game value that the player can acquire than the first predetermined section,
The specific period includes a first specific section (long open round) and a second specific section (short open round) with less game value that the player can acquire than the first specific section,
The display means includes
It is possible to display the pre-start predetermined section display indicating that the first predetermined section is before the start (displays a circle only for the long open round),
The game can display the pre-start specific section display indicating that the first specific section and the second specific section are before the start (stars are displayed for the long open round and the short open round). Machine.
According to this, in the same way that the pre-start specific section display is not displayed for the second specific section, if the pre-start specific section display is not displayed, it is known in advance that the specific effect is not executed, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Since the pre-start specific section display is also displayed for the second specific section, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

Further, the invention according to means 7
A gaming machine described in any one of means 1 to 6,
A game medium is driven into a game area to play a game, and when a special condition (probability change control condition) is established, it is controlled to a special game state (probability change state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state,
A first variable winning device (lower special variable winning ball device 7B) that changes between a first state (open state) in which game media can enter and a second state (closed state) in which game media cannot enter;
A second variable winning device (upper special variable winning ball device 7A) different from the first variable winning device, which changes between a first state in which game media can enter and a second state in which game media cannot enter; ,
Advantageous state control means that uses the first variable prize-winning device and the second variable prize-winning device and controls the first variable prize-winning device to an advantageous state (a big hit gaming state) including a game section for changing to the first state. (CPU 103 that executes the processes of S114 to S117);
Specific area detecting means (probability changing area switch 24A) for detecting a game medium that has passed through a specific area (probability changing area) through which the game medium won in the first variable winning device can pass;
Condition establishment control means for establishing the special condition based on the fact that the specific area detection means has detected the game medium (based on determining that the probability change area switch is ON in S503, the probability change confirmation flag is set in S508. CPU 103) for performing the setting process;
A restriction position (a restriction position that closes the probability variation area as shown in FIG. 3A) that is driven by a predetermined driving means (solenoid 82C) and restricts the passage of the game medium to the specific area, and a permissible allowance. A regulating means (probability changing region lid 72) that changes to a position (allowable position that does not close the probability changing region as shown in FIG. 3B),
The condition establishment control means does not establish the special condition based on the detection even when the specific area detection means detects a game medium when the restriction means is in the restriction position (FIG. 20). In step S604, a table is used in which the solenoid output, such as TBL4, TBL7, TBL9, and TBL10 in FIG. The game machine is characterized in that it is updated according to a timer value.
According to this, when the passing of the game medium to the specific area is detected even though the restricting means is in the restricting position, it is considered that the act is due to fraud, but in the case where the restricting means is in the restricting position. When the passage of the game medium to the specific area is detected, the special condition is not satisfied depending on the detection, so that security against fraudulent acts can be enhanced.

In the gaming machine of means 7,
A game medium that has won the first variable prize-winning device but does not pass through the specific area and is discharged from the first variable prize-winning apparatus and a game medium that has passed through the specific area have a common discharge path (common discharge path). 74) through the first variable winning device,
The specific gaming state control means changes the first variable winning device to the first state, and then changes the state to the second state and the restriction means to the restriction position for a predetermined waiting period. Waiting in the state, and after the waiting period has elapsed, the first variable winning device is changed to the first state and controlled to the specific gaming state in which the restricting means is changed to an allowable position (FIG. 24). May be.
According to such a configuration, by providing the standby period, it is possible to reduce the rate at which the game media that have passed the specific area and the game media that are discharged without passing through the specific area reach the common discharge path. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the extent to which the movement of the game medium in the discharge route is hindered by physical personnel and causes a problem in the progress of the game.

In the gaming machine of means 7,
When the specific area detection means detects a game medium, the condition establishment control means switches between a valid state in which a special condition is established based on the detection and an invalid state in which the special condition is not established (FIG. 20). CPU 103 for updating the probability variation area valid flag in S607),
In the specific gaming state, switching control data storage means (ROM 101 storing the tables TBL1 to 10 in FIG. 21) for storing switching control data for switching the state of the condition establishment control means at a predetermined timing; Prepared,
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (third big hit) and a second specific game state in which the upper limit time for the first variable winning device to change to the first state is longer than the first specific game state ( First big hit, second big hit),
The switching means switches the state of the condition establishment control means using the common switching control data in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state (in S604, S605, and S610 in FIG. It is also possible to use a common table TBL1 to TBL10 for the big hit, the second big hit, and the third big hit to control the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid.
According to such a configuration, even if the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are executed, the storage capacity of necessary switching control data can be reduced.

In the gaming machine of means 7,
Restriction control means for controlling the position of the restriction means including the restriction position and the permissible position (CPU 103 that executes the probability variation region solenoid control process in S16A of FIG. 7);
Drive data storage means (ROM 101 for storing tables TBL1 to TBL10) for storing drive data for changing the restriction means to the restriction position and the allowable position at a predetermined timing in the specific gaming state; Further comprising
The specific game state includes a first specific game state (third big hit) and a second specific game state in which the upper limit time for the first variable winning device to change to the first state is longer than the first specific game state ( First big hit, second big hit),
The restriction control means controls the position of the restriction means using the common driving data in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state (in S604, S605, and S606 in FIG. 20, It is also possible to use a common table TBL1 to TBL10 for the big hit, the second big hit, and the third big hit to control the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid.
According to such a configuration, even if the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state are executed, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of necessary drive data.

Furthermore, in the gaming machine of means 7,
In a round in which the first variable winning device is changed to the first state, a predetermined period after the first variable winning device is changed to the second state when the restricting means is changed to the allowable position. Maintaining the restricting means at the permissible position (as shown in FIG. 24, after the lower major prize opening is closed, the probability variation area lid 72 remains at the permissible position for 1908 milliseconds (second half of the period T5). (The opening / closing control of the probability variation region lid is executed using the probability variation region solenoid control pattern).
According to such a configuration, even when the game medium won immediately before the first variable prize-winning device enters the second state reaches the specific area after changing to the second state, the game medium preferably uses the specific area. I can pass.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure etc. of a lower special variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a big hit release pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a lower university winning opening winning detection process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a probability variation region solenoid control process. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a use table list. It is a figure which shows the operation example which guide | induces the game ball which approached into the big winning opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of a big hit game state. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of the round game which open | releases a lower university winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the production control main process which CPU for production control performs. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot display process. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific area display determination table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a post-round process. It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed in the 1st big hit (16 round probability change). It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed in the 2nd big hit (substantial 6 round probability change). It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed in the 3rd big hit (substantial 5 round non-probability change). It is a figure which shows an example of the screen displayed in a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the modification 1 of the screen displayed in jackpot. It is a figure which shows the modification 2 of the screen displayed in jackpot. It is a figure which shows the modification 3 of the screen displayed in jackpot.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is provided. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. Thus, in the right game area 2B, the first variable state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, and the second variable in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry) is difficult. An ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B that can change to a variable state is provided.

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

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

  Two special variable winning ball devices (upper special variable winning ball device 7A, lower special variable winning ball device 7B) are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes an upper large winning opening door which is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper large winning opening shown in FIG. 2, and is changed between an open state and a closed state by the upper large winning opening door. To form a top prize opening. As an example, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper large prize opening door is in the OFF state, the upper large prize opening door closes the upper large prize winning opening. On the other hand, in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is in the on state, the upper prize winning door opens the upper prize winning opening. A game ball that has entered the upper special winning opening formed in the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, an upper special winning opening switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a lower large prize opening door 71 that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door shown in FIG. Form a lower prize opening that changes to As an example, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the OFF state, the lower large prize opening door 71 closes the lower large prize opening. On the other hand, in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the lower large prize opening door solenoid 82B is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door 71 opens the lower large prize opening. A game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the lower special variable prize winning ball device 7B is detected by, for example, the lower major prize opening switch 23B shown in FIG.

  A large number of game balls are paid out as prize balls when the game balls pass (enter) through the upper prize hall formed by the upper special variable prize ball apparatus 7A and the lower major prize hall formed by the lower special variable prize ball apparatus 7B. It is. That is, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state that is advantageous to the player by opening the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door 71. On the other hand, the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the upper large winning opening by the upper large winning opening door. The lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a second state that is disadvantageous to the player by closing the lower large winning opening by the lower large winning opening door 71. In addition to the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening, or in addition to the closed condition, the game ball passes (entrance) through the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening. A partially open state that is difficult to perform may be provided.

  In the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, as shown in FIG. 3, a game ball that has entered the lower large winning opening opened by the lower large winning opening door 71 passes through a predetermined probability changing area. Alternatively, there is provided a guide path that guides to the discharge path from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B without passing. A game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B first passes through a route provided with a lower large winning port switch 23B for detecting the winning game ball, and then a guide path to the probability variation region and the probability variation region. To the taxiway that leads to the discharge route without passing through

  When the gaming ball guided to the branch path flows down the guiding path to the probability changing area, the gaming ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 24A, so that the probability changing control condition for changing to the probability changing state after the big hit gaming state is satisfied. To establish. That is, the probability variation area switch 24A is set as a probability variation area, and a predetermined probability variation control condition can be established based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area. Since the probability variation area is inside the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, only game balls that have won the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can pass through.

  The probability variation region is changed between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass by a probability variation region lid 72 driven by a solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid. As an example, when the probability changing area lid solenoid 82C is in the OFF state, the probability changing area lid 72 moves to a position (regulatory position) that closes (closes) the probability changing area, thereby closing the probability changing area (FIG. 3 ( A)). On the other hand, when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is in the ON state, the probability variation area lid 72 moves to a position (allowable position) where the probability variation area is not blocked (not closed), and the probability variation area is opened (see FIG. FIG. 3 (B)).

  When the probability variation area is in the closed state, the game ball that has reached the branch point does not pass through the probability variation area, is guided to the common discharge path 74, and is discharged from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B (FIG. 3A). In this case, the game ball is detected by the discharge switch 24 </ b> B installed on the guide path to the common discharge path 74. On the other hand, the game ball that has reached the branch point when the probability variation area is in the open state passes through the probability variation area (FIG. 3B) and is detected by the probability variation area switch 23B installed in the probability variation area. Then, the game balls that have passed through the probability variation area are guided to the common discharge path 74 and discharged from the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B.

  When the game ball that has won the lower special variable winning ball device 7B passes through the probability variation region, the probability variation region switch B is controlled to a probability variation state, which will be described later, based on detection of the game ball that has passed through the probability variation region. For this reason, it is preferable to adjust the rate at which the game ball wins the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, and the rate at which the probability variation area lid 73 is in the allowable position and the timing to control the probability variation state. It can be set.

  Note that a delay unit 73 is provided on the guide path from the probability variation area to the common discharge path 74 to slow down the flow speed of the game balls and delay the arrival of the game ball to the common discharge path. The delay unit 73 may be a deceleration protrusion, for example. Due to the delay unit 73, one of the game media that has won the first variable winning device (the lower special variable winning ball device 7B) at different timings passes through the probability changing region, and the other does not pass through, and reaches the common discharge path 74, respectively. However, the arrival timing can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game balls from being blocked by the common discharge path 74.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board is provided with a windmill and a number of obstacle nails that change the flow direction and speed of the game ball. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, and the large winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept open 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 2, 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 gaming area 2. . Around each structure in the game area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, an upper special variable winning ball device 7A, a lower special variable winning ball device 7B, etc.) LEDs may be arranged.

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

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A in the left game area 2A, the game ball is detected by the first start opening switch 22A shown in FIG. As a result, the first start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done.

  When the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the right game area 2B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure 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 figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  In the present embodiment, in the normal game state different from the probability change state described later, the normally variable display device 6B is in the second variable state (closed state), so that it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening. Is possible. Therefore, the special figure game using the second special figure is not started (or is difficult to start). Therefore, in the normal game state that has not yet been controlled to the certainty change state, the player guides the game ball to the left game area 2A and uses the first special game based on the first special figure based on the winning in the first start winning opening. The start of the game and the “big hit” of the special figure game. In the big hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result of “big hit” is derived as a result of the special figure game using the first special figure, the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is played in a specific round (fifth round). A game ball enters and can pass through the probability variation area. When the game ball passes through the probability variation area, a probability variation confirmation flag, which will be described later, is set, and the transition to the special game state controlled to the probability variation state is confirmed. Thereafter, when the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability changing state is controlled, the normal variable display device 6B is changed to the first variable state (open state), and the gaming ball can pass through the second start winning opening. As will be described later, in the present embodiment, the second special game is more advantageous than the first special game. Therefore, the player guides the game ball to the right game area 2A, starts the special figure game using the second special figure based on the winning at the second start winning opening, and the “big hit” of the special figure game. Will be aimed at. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide the player with various gaming experiences that change according to the gaming state.

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is in an open state, and the upper special variable winning ball device 7A or the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, until a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds, about 27 seconds, or 52 milliseconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 6) of game balls enter the upper large winning opening or the lower large winning opening and a winning ball is generated. During this period, a round game in which the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is continuously opened is executed. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are in a closed state, and it is difficult or impossible to generate a winning ball. When a game ball enters the upper university winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the upper university winning opening switch 23A, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out each time it is detected. When a game ball enters the lower major prize opening, the lower major prize opening switch 23B detects the winning ball, and similarly, a predetermined number of gaming balls are paid out. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “16”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. In the present embodiment, the probability variation control condition is that the probability variation region switch 24A detects the passage of the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B from the lower major prize opening to the probability variation region. This probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined number of variable displays (for example, 50 times) are executed. That is, the end of variable display a predetermined number of times is a probability change end condition.

  In the probability variation state, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B that is in the second variable state (closed state) in the normal state, the first variable state (open state or expanded opening) in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second starting winning opening. State) and impossible (or difficult) second variable state (closed state or normally open state). Thus, the control for changing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state is referred to as electric chew release control. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the fact that the second special game started when the game ball has passed through the second starting prize opening has passed through the first starting prize opening which can pass even in a normal state. It is more advantageous for the player than the first special figure game started based on the game. Therefore, the probability variation state in which the electric chew release control is executed is a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.

  Even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the electric chew release control may not be performed. For example, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the upper limit time for the upper big prize opening and the lower big prize opening to be opened in the big hit gaming state is short, and it is difficult for the game ball to pass (entry) or pass (entry) ) An impossible round game is executed, and it may be controlled to a probable change state after the jackpot game state ends. In such a case, the jackpot type is also referred to as “surprise accuracy” (also referred to as “sudden probability change”). And when the electric display release control is not performed and the variable display result is `` big hit '' and the big hit type is `` surprise '', the probability change control is performed after the big hit gaming state is finished, The electric chew release control may not be performed.

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

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability change state. Control, the rate at which a more advantageous big hit gaming state is selected in the case of a big hit becomes the first rate higher than the second rate, and a long open round that can acquire a large number of balls in the big hit gaming state A game that is more advantageous to the player, such that the number of first rounds is greater than the number of second rounds (the number of real rounds), and that the probability of jackpot in the probability variation state is a first probability that is higher than the second probability. The situation may be included.

  In this embodiment, the round game is executed 16 times (16 rounds) in the specific game state regardless of the jackpot type described later. Among these, when the number of executions of the round game is “5” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower large prize opening opened is executed, and the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is advantageous to the player. The first state is entered. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “5” as the specific number of times, the round game with the upper prize winning opening opened is executed, and the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is advantageous for the player. It becomes a state. In the round game executed for the fifth time, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state (open state), and the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B can pass through the probability changing area. The game is also called probabilistic open round game. On the other hand, in the round game, the round game in which the first special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is in the first state (open state) for the first to fourth to sixth to sixteenth times is also referred to as a normal open round game.

  In this embodiment, as the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the number of executions of the round game is “5” as the specific number of times. At a certain time (fifth round), there are a plurality of types of jackpot types with different upper limit times for opening the lower prize winning opening. As an example, as shown in FIG. 14 to be described later, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is set to about 27 seconds (52 milliseconds + 27 seconds). In addition, it is controlled to the “first big hit gaming state”. Also, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to “second big hit gaming state” which is set to about 27 seconds (52 milliseconds + 27 seconds). The On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the control is controlled to “third jackpot gaming state” in which the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is set to 52 milliseconds.

  In the third big hit game state, the control time for the open state is as short as 52 milliseconds (short open), so the game ball can actually enter the lower big prize opening and enter the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. The rate is low. Therefore, when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, it is unlikely that the game ball will pass (enter) through the lower jackpot, and the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends is satisfied. Hard to do. On the other hand, in the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state, the game ball is guided to the right game area 2B where the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is installed because it is released for about 27 seconds (long open). If so, gaming balls can enter the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B at a high rate. Therefore, the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is likely to be satisfied.

  Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined is determined at a predetermined rate, for example, in response to the decision that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game (see FIG. 11A). (See FIG. 11B). When a game ball enters the lower special variable winning ball device 7B, not only a predetermined number of game balls are paid out, but depending on the position of the probability variation region lid 72, the game ball passes through the probability variation region, and the variable display result is “big hit”. Is controlled to a probability variation state having a higher probability than the non-probability variation state. Therefore, the first big hit game state and the second big hit game state are more advantageous to the player than the third big hit game state. In addition, since the first big hit game state has 16 long open rounds (substantially 16 rounds), the second big hit game state has six long open rounds (substantially six rounds), so It is more advantageous for the player than the big hit game 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, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back of the game board or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a main-side control board 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. It also has a function of controlling variable display of a predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display.

  On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, and the like are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 sends a solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory, a solenoid 82A for an upper prize winning door, a solenoid 82B for a lower prize winning door, and a probability change area lid. Is transmitted to the solenoid 82C.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a start port switch (first start port switch 22A and second start port switch 22B), and a big winning port switch (upper large winning port switch 23A and lower large switch). Wiring lines for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a prize opening switch 23B), a probability changing area switch 24A, and a discharge switch 24B are connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. The main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, as shown in FIG. 4, each of a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, respectively. Is controlled so that it can be counted (updated). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

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

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

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

  As an example, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 6 includes a first special figure storage unit 151A, a second special figure storage unit 151B, a game control flag setting unit 152, a game control timer setting unit 153, and a game. A control counter setting unit 154 and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure storage unit 151A is a special game (in the first special symbol display device 4A) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The hold data of the special figure game using the first special figure is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A associates the reservation number with the winning order (game ball detection order) to the first start winning opening, and sets the first start condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (eg, “4”). The hold data stored in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

  The second special figure storage unit 151B is a special game (second special symbol display device 4B) that has not yet started, although the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The holding data of the special figure game using the second special figure in FIG. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates with the holding number in the winning order (game ball detection order) to the second starting winning opening, and sets the second starting condition in the passage (entrance) of the game ball. The reserved data includes the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, etc. extracted from the random number circuit 104 by the CPU 103 based on the establishment. Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). The hold data stored in the second special figure storage unit 151B in this way indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is being held, and the variable display result (special figure display) in this special figure game. Based on the result, the stored storage information can determine whether or not a predetermined game value is given.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the CPU 103 executing such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, it executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the states of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (S11). ). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (S12). Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

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

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, the CPU 103 executes a probability change area solenoid control process for controlling the position of the probability change area lid 72 and the validity / invalidity of the probability change area (S16A). After executing the probability changing area solenoid control process, the CPU 103 transmits the control command from the main board 11 to the sub control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process (S17). As an example, in the command control process, in response to the setting in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, effect control After setting the control data in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the board 12, the predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By changing the state to the off state, the presentation control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, after setting the interrupt enabled state, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S101). FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 103 first determines the first start opening based on the detection signal from the first start opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. It is determined whether or not the switch 22A is on (S201). At this time, if the first start port switch 22A is on (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 ( For example, it is determined whether or not (4)) (S202). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the first special figure reserved memory number by reading the first reserved memory number count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the first special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S202 (S202; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “1” (S203). .

  When the first start port switch 22A is OFF in S201 (S201; No), or when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit value in S202 (S202; Yes), the normally variable winning ball apparatus Based on the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second start winning port formed by 6B, it is determined whether or not the second start port switch 22B is ON (S204). At this time, if the second start port switch 22B is on (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 ( For example, it is determined whether or not (4)) (S205). At this time, if the CPU 103 can identify the second special figure reserved memory number by reading the second reserved memory number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved memory number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. Good. When the second special figure holding memory number is not the upper limit value in S205 (S205; No), for example, the stored value of the start port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to “2” (S206). .

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

  After executing the processing of S208, the CPU 103 determines the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 or the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical data indicating the random value MR2 and the random number MR3 for determining the variation pattern are extracted (S209). The numerical data indicating each random value extracted in this way is stored as reserved data by being set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value (S210). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 151A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is held in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 151B. The numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is not limited to those extracted when the game ball passes through the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, and the first special figure and the first figure It may be extracted when a special figure game using two special figures is started.

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

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in S101 shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 selects one of the processes in S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And execute.

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

  The variation pattern setting process of S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. This variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on a result of prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. As shown in FIG. 5, the variable display time for special symbols and decorative symbols is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from the start of variable display of the special symbol to the deriving of the definite special symbol resulting in the variable display result is determined. In addition, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”. Alternatively, even if it is determined whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is set to “reach” by determining the fluctuation pattern when the variable display result is “lost” in the fluctuation pattern setting process at a predetermined ratio. Good. Furthermore, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of performing setting for starting the variation of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

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

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

  The big hit release pre-processing of S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In this big hit release pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., in the big hit game state, the execution of the round game corresponding to the big hit type is started and the upper big prize winning hole or the lower big prize winning hole is set. It includes a process for setting for opening. In the present embodiment, in the pre-hit opening pre-processing, it is determined whether or not the round game to be started is a probability variable opening round in which the lower big prize opening is in an open state. Further included is a process of setting the probability variation region solenoid control code to 1 as common control data for instructing the start of the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the start of the validity / invalidity control of the probability variation region. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release process of S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In the big hit opening process, a process of measuring an elapsed time since the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in the open state, the measured elapsed time, the upper prize winning switch 23A or the lower prize winning switch 23B. Based on the number of game balls detected by the above, the process of determining whether or not it is time to return the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening from the open state to the closed state. In the present embodiment, in the big hit release process, the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. 16 is further executed in the probability variation open round. Note that the lower special winning opening detection process is based on the number of game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B and the number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B. Processing for counting game balls in the game, processing for determining whether or not the passage of the game ball to the probability variation region is detected, and setting the probability variation confirmation flag when passage of the probability variation region is detected when the probability variation region is valid Processing. When the upper major prize opening or the lower major prize opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. This post-hit-opening process includes a process for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in an open state has reached a predetermined upper limit, or the upper limit has not been reached. In this case, a process of waiting until the next round game is started is included. In the present embodiment, in the post-hit opening post-processing, the lower big prize opening detection processing of FIG. 16 is further executed in the probability variation open round. Further, in the post-hit opening post-processing, the control after the running round is executed based on the number of game balls in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B counted by the big winning opening detection process (the round currently being executed is the last). In the case of a round, the process of allowing the end of the big hit gaming state and the next round if it is not the last round is further included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

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

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S110 of FIG. 8 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (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 S231, the second pending storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 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 S231 (S231; No), the second special figure hold storage unit 151B stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of S232, for example, by updating the second reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating it, the second special figure reserved memory number is updated by 1 and the second special figure reserved memory unit In 151B, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted up by one entry. (S233). In the process of S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value which is the stored value of the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is updated to “2” (S234).

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in S231 (S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (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 S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. Good. As described above, the process of S235 is executed when it is determined in S231 that the second special figure hold memory number is “0”, and whether or not the first special figure hold memory number is “0”. Determine whether. 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.

  When the first special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in S235 (S235; No), the first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the hold data corresponding to the hold number “1”. Then, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (S236). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

  Subsequent to the processing of 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 unit is updated. In 151A, the hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” (for example, entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry. (S237). Further, in the process of S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (S238).

  After executing either of the processing of S234 or S238, it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the variable symbol display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “losing” (S239). As an example, in the process of S239, a special figure display result determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number MR1 for determining the special figure display result is determined according to whether or not the probability change state in which the probability change control is performed. As long as it is assigned to the determination result of either “big hit” or “losing”. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 11A shows an example of determination in the process of S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio of whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state. Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the jackpot gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state. In other words, the player is more advantageous to the player than the normal state when in the state of probability change in which probability change control is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in S239 is “big hit” (S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” (S240; Yes), for example, the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to the on state (S241). Also, the jackpot type is determined as one of a plurality of types (S242). As an example, in the process of S242, a big hit type determination table prepared by storing in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in a use table for determining the big hit type. In the jackpot type determination table, the numerical value (decision value) compared with the random number MR2 for determining the jackpot type according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value or the like is used as the determination result as to whether the jackpot type is a plurality of types. As long as it is assigned. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the jackpot type determination random value MR2 read from the variation random number buffer.

  FIG. 11B shows an example of determination in the process of S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the special symbol (variation special symbol) variably displayed in the special symbol game for which the start condition is satisfied is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The ratio is different. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol.

  In the determination example shown in FIG. 11B, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit”, “second big hit”, or “third big hit”. Is done. On the other hand, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” or “second big hit”. That is, the big hit type is determined as “third big hit” only when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. The ratio at which the jackpot type is determined as “first jackpot” is higher when the fluctuation chart is the second chart than when the chart is the first chart, and the jackpot type is “second”. The ratio determined as “big hit” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  In this embodiment, a round game of 16 rounds is executed regardless of the type of jackpot, and it is lower in a predetermined probability change open round (the fifth round in which the number of round games is “5”) in the jackpot game state. Open the winning opening. In the normal open rounds (1st to 4th and 6th to 16th rounds), the upper prize winning opening is set to the open state. Here, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit” than when the big hit type is “third big hit”, the lower big prize opening is made in a predetermined probability change round in the big hit gaming state. The upper limit time for the open state becomes longer, and the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is easily satisfied.

  By determining the jackpot type at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 11 (B), when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher at the ratio than in the first special chart. The probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after completion is likely to be satisfied. That is, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting prize opening, the first starting prize opening is set. The probability variation control condition is more easily established than in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the passage (ingress) of the game ball.

  In the present embodiment, when the big hit type is “third big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is as short as 52 milliseconds, so the percentage of game balls entering the lower big prize opening is very low. . Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is also very low. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the upper time limit for opening the lower big prize opening is about 27 seconds (52 milliseconds + 27 seconds). The probability of a ball entering is high. Therefore, the rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied is also high. For this reason, while the ratio of the special gaming state that is controlled from the normal gaming state to the probable change state (the threshold that changes the probability at the first hit) is lowered, the “big hit” is increased at a high rate once it is controlled to the probable state. The following setting (so-called continuous state) can be made.

  Specifically, in the special figure game using the first special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, the third big hit is made at a predetermined ratio (50/100). In the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”, the probability variation control condition (also referred to as a special condition) is not satisfied, and after the big hit gaming state is ended, the state shifts to a normal gaming state that is not controlled in the positive variation state. On the other hand, when the first big hit or the second big hit is made in the special figure game using the first special figure, the probability variation control condition (also referred to as a special condition) is high in the big hit gaming state controlled based on the “big hit”. After the big hit game state is established, the game state is controlled to a special game state that is controlled to a probability change state.

  In the special game state, the top prize winning opening is controlled to the open state, and the special figure game using the second special figure can be started. In the special figure game using the second special figure, when the variable display result is “big hit”, it always becomes the first big hit or the second big hit, so the probability change state is controlled again after the big hit gaming state with high probability. Is done. For this reason, the “big hit” and the probability variation state continue continuously until the probability variation end condition is satisfied until all of the special game of the predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) become “losing” in the probability variation state. According to such a configuration, in the first special figure game that is played in the normal gaming state, the ratio that results in variable display of the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” (so-called expectation that changes with certainty at the first hit) On the other hand, once the variable display result of “first big hit” or “second big hit” is derived, the probability that the probability variation state and “big hit” continue continuously increases. Therefore, it is possible to provide an exciting gaming experience with sharpness.

  After executing the processing of S242, the big hit type is stored (S243). In the processing of S243, for example, the jackpot type may be stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155.

  If the special figure display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” in S240 (S240; No), or after executing the process of S243, the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game. Is determined (S244). As an example, if it is determined in S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, one of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is selected according to the determination result of the big hit type in S242. What is necessary is just to determine a fixed special symbol.

  After executing the process of S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (S245), and the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in S245, and the next timer interruption occurs, the variation pattern setting process of S111 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  In S235, when the number of reserved figures stored in the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (S246), the special symbol normal process is performed. finish. 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. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S113 of FIG. 8 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (S261). . The special figure fixed display flag is set to an on state by the process of S265 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that is the variable display result (special figure display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

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

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

  When the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in S266 (S266; Yes), after clearing the special figure confirmation display flag to turn it off (S267), it is determined whether or not the big hit flag is on. (S268). When the big hit flag is on (S268; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (S269). At this time, the command transmission setting at the time of starting the big hit is performed (S270). Further, for example, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending the probability variation control is performed (S272). For example, as the processing of S272, the probability variation flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is cleared and turned off, or the probability variation counter for counting the remaining number of special figure games for which probability variation control is performed The process of clearing may be executed.

  The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and counts corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games in which probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial value (for example, “50”) may be set.

  After the process of S272 is executed, the special symbol process flag value is updated to “4” (S273), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release pre-processing of S114 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  When the big hit flag is off in S268 (S268; No), it is determined whether or not the probability variation control is to be ended (S274). As an example, in the process of S274, when the probability variation count value that is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated count value of the number of probability changes matches a predetermined probability change end determination value (eg, “0”). At this time, if it matches the probability variation end determination value, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the probability variation end determination value, the processing of S274 may be terminated by maintaining the state of the probability variation flag.

  After executing the process of S274, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “0” (S275), and then the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol normal process of S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S114 of FIG. 8 as the big hit release pre-processing. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (S291). The big hit start flag is set to the on state by the process of S271 shown in FIG. 12 in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

  When the big hit start flag is ON in S291 (S291; Yes), it is determined whether or not the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed (S292). At this time, if the big hit start production waiting time has not elapsed (S292; No), the big hit opening pre-processing is terminated. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release pre-processing is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the big hit start presentation waiting time elapses.

  When the big hit start waiting time has elapsed in S292 (S292; Yes), after the big hit start flag is cleared and turned off as a process for starting the first round game in the big hit gaming state ( In step S293, for example, “1” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of executions of the round game in a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154 (S294).

  When the big hit start flag is off in S291 (S291; No), after executing the processing of S294, the special symbols that have fluctuated in the variable display that is the big hit are the first special symbol and the second special symbol. The big hit symbol derived as the variable display result is read out (S295). As an example, referring to the game control flag setting unit 152 or the game control buffer setting unit 155 of the RAM 102, the value of the variable special symbol designation buffer set in S234 or S238 of FIG. 10 and the confirmed special symbol determined in S244 And a buffer value indicating

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the jackpot type is “first jackpot” based on the data read in S295 (S296a). When the CPU 103 determines that the jackpot type is “first jackpot” (S296a; Yes), for example, the first jackpot release pattern in FIG. 14A is displayed in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control buffer setting unit 155. The table is set as a use release pattern table (S297a). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “first big hit” (S296a; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit type is “second big hit” based on the data read in S295 (S296b). When it is determined that it is “second big hit” (S296b; Yes), the second big hit release pattern table of FIG. 14B is set as a use release pattern table (S297b). On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not “second big hit” (S296b; No), that is, when it is determined that it is “third big hit”, the third big hit release pattern table of FIG. (S297c).

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 14 (A), (B), and (C), the release pattern table shows the number of rounds and the large numbers released in the rounds as information on each round game executed in the big hit game state. Information specifying the winning opening, information indicating the upper limit of opening time of the big winning opening in the round, and operating time of the big winning opening of the round (from the start of the round game until the closing of the big winning opening door at the end of the round) Any table that stores information indicating (time) in association with each other may be used.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C, in this embodiment, the round count value is any one of “1” to “4”, “6”, “7” to “16”. In the case of (normal opening round) and in the case of “5” (probability opening round), the big winning opening to be opened is different from the upper opening limit time for the big winning opening.

  In the normal open round, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper prize winning opening is opened (long open) up to 20 seconds in any round. On the other hand, in the case of “2nd big hit” or “3rd big hit”, in the “1” to “4” and “6” rounds, the upper prize winning opening is opened (long open) up to 20 seconds. However, in the “7” to “16” rounds, the upper prize opening is opened (short open) with an upper limit of 52 milliseconds. Therefore, in the normal open round, a large amount of prize balls are paid out in the case of the first big hit, but in the case of the second big hit or the third big hit, a small amount of prize balls are paid out compared to the first big hit. Does not occur.

  In the probable opening round, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the big winning opening opening upper limit time is set to about 27 seconds (52 milliseconds + 27 seconds). On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “third jackpot”, the upper limit for opening the big winning opening is set to an extremely short time (52 milliseconds), and the game ball may pass (enter) the lower big winning opening. Is extremely low. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the payout of the winning ball in the probability variation round is more than the third big hit, and the game ball passes through the lower big prize opening (entry) ), And the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is likely to be satisfied.

  Therefore, the “first big hit” is a total of 16 rounds, including 15 rounds (“1” to “4”, “6” to “16” rounds), which are all regular open rounds, and a probable open round. This is a “16 round probability variation big hit” in which probability variation conditions are likely to be established. In addition, in the “second big hit”, a lot of prize balls are paid out in a total of 6 rounds of 5 rounds (“1” to “4”, “6” rounds) of normal open rounds and a probable open round, and This is a “substantial 6 round probability variation big hit” in which the probability variation condition is easily established. In addition, “third big hit” means that a lot of prize balls are paid out in only 5 rounds (“1” to “4”, “6” rounds) of the normal open rounds, and the probability variation condition is difficult to be satisfied. "Essentially 5 rounds non-probable big hit".

  Returning to FIG. 13, after S297a, S297b, or S297c, the CPU 103 determines, for example, the round number of the round game to be started from a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 154. The counter value is read (S299). Then, based on the use release pattern table set in S297a, S297b, or S297c and the read round counter value, the special winning opening that is opened in the round game in the round game to be started is set to the upper special variable prize. Either the upper prize winning port formed in the ball device 7A or the lower major prize winning port formed in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is determined (S300). As shown in FIG. 14, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “4” and “6” to “16” (when it is a normal open round), the upper prize winning opening is set to the open state. It is decided to execute a round game. On the other hand, when the round count value is “5” (when it is a probability variation open round), it is determined to execute a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened. Accordingly, when the number of executions of the round game reaches “5” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower large prize opening opened is executed, and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is advantageous for the player. 1 state.

  A detection valid switch for effectively detecting the game ball may be set in accordance with the determination of the big winning opening to be opened by the process of S300. For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “4” and “6” to “16”, a game by the upper prize winning opening switch 23A is made in accordance with the opening of the upper prize winning opening. Enable sphere detection. On the other hand, when the round count value is “5”, the detection of the game ball by the lower large prize opening switch 23B is validated together with the lower big prize opening being opened.

  Subsequent to the processing of S300, for example, the big hit type stored data is read from the big hit type buffer or the like, and the big winning opening operating time corresponding to the round counter value and the big hit type is determined (S301). The big prize opening operating time is the solenoid for changing the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening from the start of the round game to the open state and the closed state in each round game executed in the big hit game state. This is the time for executing the control, and coincides with the duration of the round game that does not include the input / output matching wait state and the input / output error state.

  After the process of S301 is executed, the opening start control for changing the large winning opening (upper large winning opening or lower large winning opening) from the closed state to the open state is performed (S302). At this time, the setting for transmitting the drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B is performed according to the open big prize opening determined by the process of S300. As an example, when the upper prize winning opening is in an open state, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is performed. Specifically, by setting an address value for referring to an opening pattern corresponding to the round counter value specified by the set opening pattern table in a predetermined area of the RAM 103 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155), the round A control signal for turning on or off the solenoid according to the elapsed time from the start may be transmitted to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door. On the other hand, when the lower prize winning opening is set to the open state, an address value for referring to the open pattern corresponding to the round counter value specified by the open pattern table set in the same manner is set in a predetermined area (for example, a game control buffer) And setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door. In S302, the update of the round timer for measuring the elapsed time from the start of the round set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) of the RAM 102 is started.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the big winning opening to be opened determined in S300 is a lower major winning opening (S303). The value of the probability changing area solenoid control code set in (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) is set to 1 (S304). The probability variation region solenoid control code specifies that the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 using the probability variation region solenoid and the control of validity / invalidity of the probability variation region are started in the probability variation region solenoid control region described later. Control code. As described above, since the start of the position control of the probability variation area and the validity / invalidity control of the probability variation area is started using a common control code (probability variation area solenoid control code), the probability variation area is opened and closed in addition to the opening and closing of the probability variation area. Even if the validity / invalidity of the area is changed, the necessary storage capacity can be reduced. If it is determined in S303 that the round is not to open the lower big prize opening (S303; No), or if the processing of S304 is completed, the PCU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “5” (S305), before the big hit release The process ends. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in S305, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release process of S115 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S115 of FIG. 8 as the big hit release process. In the big hit release process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the currently executed round game is a round that opens the lower big prize opening (S311). As an example, when the round counter value is “5” indicating the probability variation open round, it is determined that the round is to open the lower major winning opening (S311; Yes), and the game ball that has entered the lower major winning opening is detected. A lower major winning opening winning detection process for determination is executed (S316).

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in S316 of FIG. 15 as the lower grand prize opening winning detection process. In the lower great prize opening detection process, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the lower big prize opening switch 23B is turned on (S501). The lower large prize opening switch 23B detects the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B when the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state (open state), and is turned on. If it is determined (S501; Yes), it is next determined whether or not a lower major prize opening switch invalid flag, which will be described later, is set on (S502). The lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) and set to the on state in S549 of FIG. Even in the error state, even when the lower large prize opening switch 23B detects a game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, it is used to execute control for invalidating the detection.

  If it is determined that the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is not in the ON state (S502; No), the CPU 103 is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control counter setting unit 153), and the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. 1 is added to the winning game number counter during the game, which is a counter indicating the number of game balls (S502A). The value of the winning prize counter during the game is based on the number of game balls detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B when the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is not valid, and the gaming ball detected by the probability changing area switch 24A. And the number obtained by subtracting the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B.

  When S502A is completed, when it is determined No at S501, or when it is determined Yes at S502, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability change area switch 24A is on (S503). If the probability change area switch is in the ON state (S503; Yes), it is considered that the game ball has been discharged from the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B through the probability change area. Subtract (S504). Next, it is determined whether or not the prize winning counter during the game is less than 0 (S505). If it is less than 0 (S505; Yes), it is considered that the lower big prize opening switch 23B has not correctly detected the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, so an error process at the time of overdischarge detection is executed. Then, the lower grand prize winning prize detection process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the prize counter during winnings is set to 0 as an error process at the time of overdischarge detection. In addition, a predetermined error signal may be output to the hall management computer.

  If it is determined that the prize counter during winnings is 0 or more (S505; No), the CPU 103 next determines whether or not the probability variation area detection valid flag is set to the on state (S506). The probability variation area detection valid flag is a flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) and is switched to an on state / off state in the probability variation region solenoid control processing of FIG. It is used to execute control for switching between valid / invalid of the probability variation area at a predetermined timing in the gaming state. When it is determined that the probability variation area detection valid flag is set to the on state (S506; Yes), the CPU 103 further determines whether or not the prize counter during winnings is 0 (S507). When the prize counter during winnings is not 0 (S507; No), the CPU 103 sets the certainty change confirmation flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) to the ON state (S508). . By setting the probability variation confirmation flag to the ON state in S508, the probability variation state advantageous to the player is controlled after the currently executed big hit gaming state. On the other hand, when it is determined that the prize winning counter during the game is 0 (S507; Yes), it is considered that fraud has been executed. Therefore, S508 is skipped and the probability variation confirmation flag is not turned on.

  If it is determined No in S503, No is determined in S506, Yes is determined in S507, or the processing of S508 is completed, the CPU 103 then determines whether or not the discharge switch 24B is in an on state ( S509). When the discharge switch is in the on state (S509; Yes), 1 is subtracted from the prize counter during winnings in the game (S510). Next, it is determined whether or not the prize counter during winnings is less than 0 (S511). If it is less than 0 (S511; Yes), the error process at the time of overdischarge detection is executed (S512) as in the case of determining Yes in S505, and the lower large prize winning prize detection process is terminated. If it is determined No in S509 or No in S511, the lower prize winning detection process is terminated.

  In the lower big prize opening detection processing of FIG. 16, when the prize counter during the game is less than 0 (the game detected by the lower big prize mouth switch 23B when the lower big prize mouth switch invalid flag is not valid). When the number of balls is less than the sum of the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B), the error is processed by the overdischarge detection error processing (S512). It is possible to recover the error state by returning the winning number counter during the game to 0. In S507, if the prize counter during game play is 0 (the number of game balls detected by the lower big prize opening switch 23B when the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is valid is not in the probability variation area). When the number of game balls detected by the switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B coincide with the sum), S508 is skipped and the probability variation confirmation flag is not set. For this reason, even if the probability variation area switch 24A detects a game ball by an illegal act, the probability variation state is not controlled by the detection, so that the security against the illegal act can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 15, if S316 is completed or if it is determined in S311 that it is not a round to open the lower prize opening (S311; No), the CPU 103 opens the big prize opening based on the opening pattern. An opening control process is executed (S317). As an example, first, in the opening pattern set in S302 of FIG. 13, it is specified whether the big winning opening is set to the open state or the closed state at the timing indicated by the current round timer value. . Then, depending on the specific result, when it is determined No in S311 (when it is a normal open round), when it is determined Yes (when it is a probability variable open round), the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is determined. May transmit a control signal for turning the solenoid on or off depending on the specific result to the solenoid 82B for the lower prize winning door. In this embodiment, the control signal for turning on the state when it is determined to be in the open state and the control signal for turning off when it is determined that the state is closed may be transmitted.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the maximum winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (S318). At this time, if the upper limit opening time for the special winning opening has not elapsed (S318; No), the winning prize opening switch for which the detection of the game ball is effective is selected from the upper winning switch 23A and the lower winning switch 23B. It is determined whether or not the transmitted detection signal is turned on (S319).

  If the big prize opening switch is on in S319 (S319; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (S320). The winning number count value is a stored value of a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and is detected by the big winning opening switch while one round game is executed. Any number that indicates the number of game balls may be used. Thereafter, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the big prize opening switch, a setting for paying out the game ball to be a prize ball is made (S321). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  When the big prize opening switch is off in S319 (S319; No), or after executing the process of S321, the winning number count value reaches a predetermined prize upper limit determination value (for example, “6”). It is determined whether or not (S322). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (S322; No), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, when the big winning opening operating time has elapsed in S318 (S318; Yes), or when it is determined that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached in S322 (S322; Yes), the CPU 103 performs this round game. Is determined to end, and a winning opening opening end process is executed (S323). Here, the open pattern set in S302 of FIG. 13 is cleared, and the post-open pattern for controlling the opening / closing of the big prize opening after the round game is ended (maintained in the closed state) is set as the use pattern.

  Subsequent to the process of S319, by clearing the winning number counter, the count value is initialized to “0” (S324). Next, based on the round counter value, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the round to be ended is a probability change open round that opens the lower major winning opening. (S325). If it is determined that the probability variation round is to open the lower prize winning opening (S325; Yes), in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) to measure the elapsed time after the round ends. A value corresponding to a predetermined input / output match wait time limit is set in the set input / output match wait timer (for example, 2740 milliseconds), and counting until the time is up is started (S326). If it is determined in S325 that the round is not to open the lower major winning opening (S325; No), or when the process of S326 is completed, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (S321), The processing during the jackpot release is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the processing after the big hit release of S116 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in S116 of FIG. In the post-hit-opening processing shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the lower big prize opening is opened in the executed round game (whether it was a probable opening round) based on the round counter value (S541). ). When the lower major winning opening is opened (S541; Yes), next, the CPU 103 determines whether the next transition permission flag provided in a predetermined area (for example, the game control flag setting unit 153) of the RAM 102 is set to the on state. It is determined whether or not (S542). In S547, which will be described later, the next transition allowance flag is set to an on state when a condition for ending the executed round and shifting to the next state (execution of control after the currently executed round) is satisfied. It is a flag and is used for suitably allowing execution of control after a round being executed. Here, the next state is the next round when the executed round is not the last round of the jackpot gaming state, or the game after the end of the jackpot gaming state and the end of the jackpot when the round is the last round. Indicates a state (a special game state controlled to the probability change state when the probability change confirmation flag is set, and a normal game state not controlled to the probability change state when the flag is not set). If it is determined that the next transition allowance flag is not set to the on state (S542; No), the CPU 103 sets the input / output error flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control flag setting unit 152) to the on state. It is determined whether it is set (S543). The I / O error flag does not become 0 even when the winning counter during the game is over the I / O match waiting upper limit time, and an I / O error state (a state in which it is estimated that a clogging or the like has occurred) will be described later. Based on the start, this flag is set to an on state in S552, which will be described later, and is used to wait until the error state is resolved by executing an abnormal operation, etc., described later, and controlling to an error state. .

  If it is determined that the I / O error flag is not on (S543; No), the CPU 103 next determines whether or not the I / O match wait timer that started counting in S326 of FIG. 15 has increased (S544). When a predetermined input / output matching waiting upper limit time (for example, 2740 milliseconds) has not yet elapsed from the start of counting in S326 in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 determines that the timer has not been increased (S544; No). The lower prize winning detection process shown in FIG. 16 is executed (S545). In S545, as in S316 of FIG. 15, the CPU 103 updates the probability change confirmation flag and the prize counter during winnings in accordance with the state of the lower large prize opening switch 23B, the probability change area switch 24A, and the discharge switch 24B.

  When S545 ends, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the counter value of the winning prize counter during the game updated in S545 is 0 (S546). When it is determined that the counter value of the winning prize counter during the game is 0 (S546; Yes), the CPU 103 sets a next transition permission flag (S547). That is, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B, and the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A (the lower special variable prize balls passing through the probability variation area). Number of game balls discharged from the device 7B) and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B (number of game balls discharged from the lower special variable winning ball device 7B without passing through the probability variation area) If the current round is the last round executed in the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state is terminated, and if it is not the last round, the next round is entered. Permissible control is executed.

  Next, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the I / O error flag is in the ON state, similarly to S543 (S548). If it is determined that the I / O error flag is not in the on state (S548; No), that is, if it is not in the I / O error state, the CPU 103 ends the processing after releasing the big hit. In S546, the winning counter during the game is not 0 and the control is executed after the running round (if the running round is the last round executed in the big hit gaming state, the big hit gaming state ends, If it is determined that the transition to the next round is not permitted if it is not the last round (S546; No), the processing after the big hit release is similarly terminated.

  In S544, in the round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened, the predetermined special after the period for changing the lower special variable winning ball device 7B to the opened state is ended without allowing the execution of the control after the round being executed. When it is determined that the input / output match waiting upper limit time (for example, 2740 milliseconds) has elapsed (S544; Yes), the CPU 103 temporarily disables the detection of the game ball by the lower prize winning port switch 24A. The lower large prize opening switch invalid flag is set to the on state (S549). As a result, it is determined Yes in S502 of FIG. 16 until it is updated to the off state, and even if the lower prize winning port switch detects a game ball, the winning counter during the game is not updated and is detected. Is invalid. At this time, at least the detection by the discharge switch 24B is effective, and when the game ball passes through the installation portion of the discharge switch 24B, 1 is subtracted from the winning counter during the game game in S510 of the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. The

  Next, the CPU 103 executes a process (error display start process) for starting a screen display indicating that the image display apparatus 5 is in an input / output error state (S550). Specifically, a command to be executed next is set by setting a buffer value for designating transmission of an effect control command for instructing start of error display in a transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 of the RAM 102. In the control process (S17 in FIG. 17), an effect control command for designating the start of error display may be transmitted to the effect control board 12.

  Next, with respect to an external device such as a hall management computer, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B and the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A And the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B do not match, and an error signal is transmitted to notify that the input / output match waiting upper limit time has elapsed (an input / output error has occurred) ( S551). By outputting the error signal, the external device such as the hall management computer that has received the error signal can know the occurrence of the input / output error, so that the hall manager can quickly cope with the error.

  When S551 ends, the CPU 103 sets the I / O error flag to the on state (S552) and ends the processing after the big hit release. Through the processing of S549 to S552, the number of game balls that have entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B, the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A, and the discharge switch 24B have detected. Based on the fact that the sum of the number of game balls does not match the input / output match waiting upper limit time, the input / output error state is controlled.

  If the input / output error state is controlled, it is determined that the input / output error flag is on in S543 of the big hit release post-processing (S543; Yes), and S544 is skipped. Further, when the input / output error state is controlled, there is a case where the clogging of the ball is resolved by an abnormal operation of the probability changing area lid 72 in the input / output error state described later. In addition, there is a case where the manager of the pachinko gaming machine 1 opens the lower prize winning door by hand and throws a game ball in order to eliminate the error state. In such a case, when the discharge switch 24B detects a game ball that has been jammed or a game ball that has been thrown in, the prize counter in the bonus game is updated in the lower prize winning detection process (S545). At this time, it is determined in S546 that the prize counter during winnings is 0 (S546; Yes), the next transition allowance flag is set to ON in S547, and an I / O error flag is set in S548. Is determined to be in the on state (S548; Yes), and the processing (S553 and S555) for eliminating the input / output error state is executed. Specifically, the CPU 103 sets the I / O error flag in the off state in S553 (S553), then sets the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag in the off state (S555), and finishes the processing after releasing the big hit. .

  If it is determined whether the round game executed in S541 is a normal open round that does not open the lower prize winning opening (S541; No), or if it is determined in S542 that the next transition allowance flag is on (S542; Yes), for example, the CPU 103 determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (S561). The next round waiting flag is set to the on state by the process of S564 described later in response to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round waiting flag is OFF in S561 (S561; No), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (eg, “16”) (S562). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (S562; No), a predetermined time set in advance as the next round waiting time is set (S563). Then, after setting the next round waiting flag to the ON state (S564), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When it is determined in S562 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (S562; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a pre-hit end time (S565). At this time, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (S566). Further, the big hit flag and the next transition allowance flag are cleared and turned off (S567). Further, the value of the probability variation region solenoid code is set to 0 (S567A), and the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the control of whether the probability variation region is valid / invalid in the probability variation region solenoid control processing to be described later are stopped. Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “7” (S338), the big hit release post-processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end process of S117 shown in FIG. 8 is executed.

  If the next round wait flag is on in S561 (S561; Yes), it is determined whether the next round waiting time has elapsed (S569). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (S569; No), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in S569 (S569; Yes), the next transition permission flag and the next round waiting flag are cleared and turned off (S570). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (S571). Further, the value of the probability variation region solenoid code is set to 0 (S571A), and the position control of the probability variation region lid 72 and the control processing for switching the validity variation region in the probability variation region solenoid control process to be described later are stopped. Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4” (S572), the big hit release post-processing is terminated. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit pre-release processing of S114 shown in FIG. 8 is executed, and a new round game can be started. .

  As described above, in the processing after the big hit release in FIG. 17 and FIG. 18, after the big winning opening operating time in the round game is over, the execution of the control after the round under execution exceeds the predetermined input / output matching waiting time. Is not permitted, the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag is set to the on state, and the detection of the game ball by the lower big prize opening switch 23B is invalidated. Also, at this time, at least the discharge switch 24B is effective, and when the game ball passes through the installation portion of the discharge switch 24B, 1 is subtracted from the prize counter during the game playing in S510 of the lower big prize opening detection process of FIG. Therefore, for example, when the lower big prize opening door 71 is opened by hand and a game ball is made to enter the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, the prize counter value during the game is detected by the lower big prize opening switch 23B. Is subtracted based on detection by the discharge switch 24B. Therefore, the I / O error state can be canceled by manually opening the lower large prize opening door 71 until the game counter is set to 0 and allowing the game ball to enter the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. . That is, it is possible to easily recover from the error state.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S117 of FIG. 8 as the big hit end process. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time before the jackpot end has elapsed (S361). At this time, if the time before the jackpot end has not elapsed (S361; No), the jackpot end processing is ended. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit end process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the time before the big hit end elapses.

  When the time before the jackpot end has elapsed in S361 (S361; Yes), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (S363).

  When the probability variation confirmation flag is on in S363 (S363; Yes), the probability variation control is started and settings are made for setting the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the probability variation state (S364). As an example, in the process of S364, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, a count initial value (for example, “50”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is set as the probability variation count. Set to counter. Thereafter, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (S365).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is OFF in S363 (S363; No), after executing the process of S365, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (S336). The jackpot end process is terminated. When the special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of S110 shown in FIG. 8 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the probability variation area solenoid control process executed in S16A of the game control timer interrupt process of FIG. In this probability change area solenoid control process, the CPU 103 first reads the value of the probability change area solenoid control code set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 (S601). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the read control code is the same as the value of the control code read in the probability variation region solenoid control process executed previously (S602). As an example, the value stored in the control code value storage area for comparison set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 in S603 (described later) of the probability changing area solenoid control process executed last time. If the value read in S601 matches, it is determined that the value is the same as the previous time, and if it is different, it is determined that the value is not the same.

  If it is determined in S602 that it is not the same as the previous time (S610; No), the value read in S601 for the next comparison is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155). Is stored in the control code value storage area (S603). Next, the CPU 103 determines a use table list for selecting the probability variation solenoid pattern table according to the value read in S601 (S604). Here, the probability variation solenoid pattern table is data for designating the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid when the table is used for each table, such as TBL0 to TBL10 in FIG. It is a table that stores data specifying whether the probability variation area is valid or invalid (probability variation area valid / invalid designation value) and the usage time of the table in association with each other. The use table list is a list in which the probability change solenoid pattern tables are stored in the order of use according to whether the read value of the probability change region solenoid code is 0 or 1. In the present embodiment, since the same probability variation solenoid pattern table is used regardless of the big hit type, the storage capacity required for controlling the position of the probability variation region lid 72 and the validity / invalidity of the probability variation region can be reduced.

  FIG. 21 shows an example of determining the use table list in S604. In this example, when the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code read in S601 is 0, a probability variation solenoid pattern table (TBL0) that retains the probability variation region while the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid remains off. ) To determine the use table list that continues to be used. On the other hand, when the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is 1, a plurality of probability variations in which the table usage time differs depending on whether the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid to be specified is on / off, the validity variation area is valid / invalid A use table list for switching the solenoid pattern tables (TBL1 to TBL10) in order is determined. TBL1 to TBL10 are used in periods T1 to T10 in the control example shown in FIG. Among these, TBL1 to TBL5 are during the special winning opening operating time (T1 to T5), TBL6 to TBL9 are during the I / O match waiting period (T6 to T9), and TBL10 is the input / output after the I / O match waiting state has ended. Used for each error state (T10).

  When the use table list is determined in S604, the CPU 103 sets the top table of the use table list as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (S605). Then, the value of the solenoid output designation data and the value of the probability variation area valid / invalid designation value are read from the set probability variation solenoid pattern table (S606). Then, the probability variation region detection valid flag set in the predetermined region of the RAM 102 is updated according to the read probability variation region valid / invalid designation value (S607). Furthermore, according to the read value of the solenoid output designation data, the probability variation area solenoid buffer set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control buffer setting unit 155) of the RAM 102 is updated, so that the probability change according to the solenoid output designation data is achieved. The on / off operation of the area lid solenoid 82C is controlled (S608). That is, the position of the probability variation area lid 72 is controlled. The probability changing area solenoid buffer is an output buffer for outputting a control signal for designating ON / OFF to the solenoid 82C for the probability changing area cover, and the command control of FIG. 7 is performed according to the value stored in this buffer. In the process, a control signal is output to the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid.

  Next, the table usage time of the usage table set in S605 is set in a probability changing area solenoid timer set in a predetermined area (for example, the game control timer setting unit 153) of the RAM 102, and time counting is started. Then, the probability variation region solenoid control process is terminated.

  The probability variation area solenoid control code value is updated at the start (S304 in FIG. 13) and at the end (S337A and S341A in FIG. 18) of the probability variation release round, and is not continuously updated. Therefore, if it is determined in S602 that the value of the probability variation area solenoid control code is different from the previous value and the use table list is determined, the probability variation region solenoid control executed in the next and subsequent loops until the current round is completed, the process returns to S602. Thus, it is determined that the read value is the same as the previous time (S602; Yes). In this case, the CPU 103 updates the probability variation area solenoid timer value (S610), and then determines whether or not the usage time of the usage table has ended (S611). Specifically, if the probability variation area solenoid timer set in S609 in the previous loop is not yet up, it is determined that the usage time of the use table has not ended (S611; No), and the probability variation area solenoid is determined. The control process ends. On the other hand, if the probability variation region solenoid timer set in S609 is up, the CPU 103 determines that the usage time of the usage table has expired (S611; Yes), and then determines whether the usage table number is 0 or not. Whether TBL0 is in use is determined (S612). When the use table number is 0 (S612; Yes), the control of changing the position of the probability variation region lid 72 by switching the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid on, and the validity / invalidity of the probability variation region are performed. Since the switching control is not started, the probability variation region solenoid control process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the use table number is not 0 (S612; No), the CPU 103 determines whether or not the use table number is 10 (TBL10 is being used) (S613). If the current gaming state is an input / output error state and the TBL 10 is being used (S613; Yes), the solenoid 82 for the probability variation region lid is stopped in the off state (the probability variation region lid 72 is closed). (Probability change area solenoid stop process) is executed (S615), and the probability change area solenoid control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the TBL 10 is not being used (S613; No), the table recorded next to the current usage table in the usage table list determined in S604 is set as the usage table (S614), and the next usage is performed. The process of S606 to S609 is performed on the solenoid output designation data / probability change area valid / invalid designation data of the table, and the probability change area solenoid control process is terminated.

  In the probability variation region solenoid control process, when the value of the probability variation region solenoid control code is changed from 0 to 1, the output of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is switched on and off to change the position of the probability variation region lid 72. Both the control and the control for switching between valid / invalid of the probability variation area are started. Therefore, the capacity of the RAM 102 can be reduced when starting the position control of the probability variation area lid 72 and the control for switching the validity variation area between valid and invalid.

  Hereinafter, an example of specific control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example, after a game ball driven into the game area passes through (enters) the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening, a start winning such as the first starting winning or the second starting winning occurs. Based on the establishment of the start condition that permits the start of variable display of special symbols and decorative symbols, the variable symbol special symbol display is started in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. The On the screen of the image display device 5, variable display of decorative symbols is performed in correspondence with variable display of special symbols. Then, when a big hit symbol is derived as a confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the special symbol display result, which is the variable symbol display result, becomes "big hit", the big winning game is opened by controlling the big hit game state. When the round game that changes to is performed, it becomes an advantageous state in which the player can obtain a large number of prize balls (or corresponding scores).

  As the big winning opening which is opened in the round game, the upper winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A provided in the right gaming area 2B shown in FIG. 1 and the lower winning opening are provided. And a lower large prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In the process of S297a, S297b, or S297c shown in FIG. 13, it is determined in FIG. It is determined according to the round count value as shown in (B) and (C). In the process of S301 shown in FIG. 13, the big winning opening opening upper limit time corresponding to the jackpot type and round count value as shown in FIGS. 14A, 14B, and 14C is determined.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the special figure display result may be controlled to a probability changing state in which the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” than the normal state based on the fact that a predetermined probability changing control condition is satisfied. As an example, the probability variation control condition is satisfied when a game ball passes through the installation location of the probability variation region switch 24A and the game ball is detected by the probability variation region switch 24A. Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 22, a game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed by the special variable prize winning ball device 7B in the probability variation round is a lower major prize opening switch 23B. Is detected at the branch point of the guide path that guides the game ball to the probability change area and the guide path that guides the game ball to the common discharge path 74 without passing through the probability change area. At this time, when the probability variation area lid 72 is in the restricted position, the game ball is guided to the installation location of the discharge switch 24B by a guide path that guides to the common discharge path 74 without passing through the probability variation area. To. In this case, the average time from the branch path to the common discharge path 74 is TL1. On the other hand, when the probability variation area lid 72 is in the allowable position when guided to the branch point, the game ball is guided to the installation location (probability variation area) of the probability variation area switch 24A. Accordingly, the winning ball at the lower prize winning opening can be detected by the probability variation area switch 24A. Thereafter, the winning ball at the lower university winning opening is guided to the common discharge path 74 after passing through the place where the delay unit 73 is installed. Since the flow-down speed is lowered by the delay unit 73, TL2 is longer than TL1 described above in terms of the average time from the game ball that has followed this route to the common route. For this reason, the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B at the time of the first opening described later (T1 in FIG. 24) does not pass through the probability variation area at the time of TL1, and is 2 The timing at which the game ball that has entered the lower special variable winning ball device 7B at the time of the second opening (T5 in FIG. 24) passes through the probability variation area and reaches the common discharge path 74 in the time TL2 can be sufficiently shifted.

  It is determined in step S503 shown in FIG. 16 whether or not the probability variation area switch 24A is on. If it is determined that the probability variation area switch 24A is on, the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state by the processing of S508. At the end of the big hit gaming state, if it is determined by the process of S363 shown in FIG. 19 that the probability change confirmation flag is on, the setting for starting the probability change control is performed by the process of S364. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the probability change area switch 24A during the execution of the round game in the big hit game state, it is possible to control the probability change state after the big hit game state.

  A game ball that has entered the upper university winning opening formed by the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A in the normal open round (upper university winning opening winning ball) is detected by the upper university winning opening switch 23A, and then the probability variation area. Is discharged from the upper special variable winning ball apparatus 7A through a different guiding path from any of the guiding paths shown in FIG.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution example of a round game in the big hit game state. In this embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, “second jackpot”, or “third jackpot”, the maximum number of round games executed in the jackpot gaming state is “16”. (Until the 16th round).

  The first round (1R) to the fourth round (4R) and the sixth round (6R) to the sixteenth round (1R to 4) and 6 to 16 are executed as round games. In 16R), a round game is executed in which the upper prize winning opening is opened (normally open round). In the “first big hit”, all the normal open rounds are long open rounds, but in the “second big hit” or “third big hit”, the first round (1R) to the fourth round (4R), The sixth round (6R) is a long open round, but the seventh round (7R) to the sixteenth round (16R) are short open rounds.

  On the other hand, in the fifth round (5R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “5” as the specific number of times, a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened (probability change open round) is executed. This probabilistic opening round is a long opening round in “first big hit” or “second big hit”, but is a short opening round in “third big hit”. Therefore, in the case of “third big hit”, it is extremely difficult or impossible to make the game ball enter the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is difficult to be satisfied.

  The jackpot type is determined at a different rate according to the variation special chart as shown in FIG. 11B by the processing of S242 shown in FIG. The special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. The second start winning opening becomes easy for the game ball to pass (enter) when the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state or the expanded open state, and the game ball is in the closed state or the normal open state. The ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry). In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the variable display result in the special figure game using the first special figure is “big hit”, the first big hit at the rate of 25/100 or the second big hit at the rate of 25/100. When the game ball that has entered the winning opening passes through the probability variation area, the probability variation control condition is established, and when the game ball is controlled to the probability variation state, the state is in an open state or an expanded open state. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “third big hit” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed.

  When the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the consecutive hit rate is reduced by setting the big hit type to “third big hit” where the probability variation control condition is difficult to be established at a predetermined rate (50/100). On the other hand, in the probability variation state, if the special figure display result becomes “big hit”, the probability variation control condition is easily established as “first big hit” or “second big hit”. In the case of “big hit”, the continuous-changing rate is suppressed, while the continuous-changing rate is once increased to a probable change state, thereby providing a sharp gaming experience.

  FIG. 24 shows the opening / closing control (opening pattern) of the lower major prize opening door 71 in the round game that opens the lower major prize opening (the fifth round (5R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “5” as the specific number). It is a figure which shows the execution example of ON / OFF control of the solenoid 82C for B) and the probability change area | region lid | cover, and the validity / invalidity control of a probability change area | region. In the big hit game state, when the round game of the probability variation open round (fifth round) is started, the lower big prize opening door is first controlled to be open for 52 milliseconds (T1). At this time, in response to the setting of TBL1 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned off (the probability variation region lid is the restriction position), and the probability variation region is in the invalid state. Be controlled. When the period T1 ends, the lower prize winning door is closed. Since the opening at T1 is very short, the percentage of game balls entering the lower big prize opening at this time is low. Then, in the next 52 milliseconds (T2) after T1, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned on in response to the setting of TBL2 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (the probability variation area lid is in the allowable position). ), The probability variation region is controlled to be in a valid state. Thus, since the probability variation area lid is controlled to the permissible position at T2, the game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening when the lower major prize opening door is opened at T1 may pass through the probability variation area at T2. .

  When the time period T2 is over, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned off in response to the setting of the TBL3 in FIG. At the restriction position), the probability variation region is controlled to be in an effective state. For this reason, even if the game ball that has passed the installation location of the probability variation area lid at T2 is delayed and passes the installation location of the probability variation area switch 24A, it can be detected reliably.

  When the period T3 is over, the next 1600 milliseconds (T4) is turned off (the probability variation region lid is in the probability variation region lid) in response to the setting of TBL4 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used. At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. After T4, the lower prize opening door is opened for the second time in this round, and a game ball can enter. The first opening is performed at T1, and the probability variation area lid is controlled to the allowable position at T2, and then the second big prize opening door is opened for the second time in the next period T5, and the probability variation area lid is set to the allowable position. Prior to enabling the area, a game ball that has entered at T2 is set at T5 by providing a waiting period in which the probability change area lid is set to the restricted position for 1.6 seconds at T4 and the probability change area is kept in an invalid state. At the timing when the entered game ball is guided to the common discharge path 74, it has already passed through the common discharge path 74 and is discharged from the lower special winning ball device 7B. Therefore, it is possible to prevent physical obstacles such as ball clogging that occur when a game ball reaches the common discharge path 74 simultaneously from the two paths. Further, in the period T4, since 1000 milliseconds have elapsed since the probability variation area lid was controlled to the restriction position, the delayed ball has already passed, and it is considered that the game ball normally passes the probability variation area. Absent. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the control of the game ball that should not pass by being controlled to the probability variation state, and to increase security against fraud.

  When the period T4 ends, the lower prize winning opening is controlled to an open state with an upper limit of 27 seconds. Further, in the next 27356 milliseconds (T5), in response to the setting of TBL5 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned on (the probability variation region lid is in an allowable position). The probability variation areas are controlled to be valid states, respectively. After T4, the lower prize opening door is opened for the second time in this round, and a game ball can enter. When the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, when the lower big prize opening is opened at T5, the proportion of the game ball entering the lower big prize opening and the probability variation control condition is satisfied. high. In addition, even when the lower major prize opening is controlled to be in the open state for the upper limit of 27 seconds, the lower major prize opening is closed in order to control the probability variation area lid to an allowable position and make the probability variation area effective for the subsequent 1908 milliseconds. The game ball won immediately before being controlled to the state can also be surely passed through the probability changing region and controlled to the probability changing state based on the passage.

  When the period T5 is over, the next 82 milliseconds (T6) is the time when the probability changing area lid solenoid 82C is turned off in response to the setting of the TBL6 in FIG. At the restriction position), the probability variation region is controlled to be in an effective state. A game ball that has passed through the probability variation area lid installation location just before the end of the period T5 can also be reliably controlled to the probability variation state based on the passage.

  When the time period T6 ends, the next 500 milliseconds (T7) is turned off in response to the setting of TBL7 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used (the probability variation region lid is turned off). At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the period T7, since 1000 milliseconds have elapsed since the probability variation area lid was controlled to the regulation position, the delayed ball has already passed, and it is unlikely that the game ball normally passes through the probability variation area. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the control of the game ball that should not pass by being controlled to the probability variation state, and to increase security against fraud.

  When the period T7 is over, the next 240 milliseconds (T8) is the time when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned on in response to the setting of the TBL8 of FIG. At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the first jackpot game state or the second jackpot game state, even if a predetermined time elapses after the operation time (31612 milliseconds) of the big winning prize opening door has elapsed from the start of the round game, the lower big winning prize switch invalid flag The number of game balls detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B when valid is not turned on is the sum of the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B If they do not match, it is conceivable that the movement (downflow) of the game ball is hindered due to physical factors such as the game ball being caught by the probability variation area lid. By controlling the probability variation area lid using TBL8 in the period T8, an abnormal operation for opening and closing the probability variation area lid 72 can be executed to eliminate the clogging of the balls.

  When the period T8 is over, the next 82 milliseconds (T9) is the time when the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is turned off in response to the setting of the TBL9 of FIG. At the restriction position), the probability variation area is controlled to be in an invalid state. In the period T9, since 1740 milliseconds have passed since the lower major winning opening was opened, it is unlikely that the game ball normally passes through the probability variation area. Therefore, by invalidating the probability variation area, it is possible to prevent the control of the game ball that should not pass by being controlled to the probability variation state, and to increase security against fraud.

  When the time period T9 ends, based on the elapse of the upper limit time of the input / output matching wait state, it is determined Yes in S544 in FIG. 17, and the lower big prize opening switch invalid flag and the input / output error flag are turned on. When set, the I / O error state is controlled. Then, until the input / output error state is cleared, the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid is turned off (the probability variation region lid is in the restricted position) in response to the setting of the TBL 10 in FIG. 21 as the probability variation solenoid pattern table to be used. The probability variation area is in an invalid state, and the controlled state is maintained. In this state, the detection of the lower large prize opening switch 23B is controlled to be in an invalid state (even if the switch is turned on, the winning number counter during the game is not updated), while the probability change area switch 24A and the discharge switch 24B At least one of them becomes a valid state (when the switch is turned on, the winning prize counter during the game is updated). Therefore, until the number of game balls detected by the lower prize winning switch 23B matches the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B. By manually inserting a game ball into the lower grand prize opening, it is possible to cancel the input / output error state and return to the normal game. That is, recovery from the input / output error state is easy.

  From the start of period T1 to the middle of T4 is the operating time (1960 milliseconds) of the lower big prize opening door when the big hit type is “third big hit”, and when this period ends, the input / output match waiting state at the third big hit To be controlled. In the third big hit, the lower big prize opening is opened only in the period T1 (52 milliseconds), and the timing of opening is different from the period (period T2) in which the probability variation area lid 72 is in the allowable position. The rate at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied when the game ball passes the probability variation region is extremely low. On the other hand, from the start of the period T1 to the end of T5 is the operation time (31612 milliseconds) of the big winning door when the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”. It is controlled to wait for an input / output coincidence at the first big hit or the second big hit. In the first big hit or the second big hit, not only the period T1 (52 milliseconds) but also the lower big prize opening is open for a maximum of 27 seconds in the period T5, so that a high percentage of game balls enter the lower big prize opening ( Win a prize). Further, in all the periods in which the lower prize winning opening is in the open state in the period T5, the probability variation area lid 72 is held at the permissible position for about 2 seconds (the latter half of the period T5) even after the closed state. Therefore, in the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state, a game ball that has entered (wins) the lower big prize opening is won immediately before the lower big prize opening is closed and reaches the branch point after closing ( It passes through the probability variation region including the so-called delayed sphere). In addition, since the probability variation area remains valid for 1 second (period T6) after the probability variation region lid 72 is changed to the regulation position, a game ball that passes immediately before the probability variation region is closed and passes through the probability variation region after the closure (so-called delay). Spheres) are also detected, and the probability variation state is controlled based on the detection. In this way, a distinctive game can be realized by changing the ratio at which the probability variation control condition is satisfied in the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state.

  Here, in the first big hit or the second big hit, and the third big hit, the lower big prize opening door is opened and closed using a common opening pattern (opening pattern B). Even if the upper limit time for opening the lower prize winning opening is different, the required storage capacity can be reduced. In addition, for the first big hit or the second big hit and the third big hit, the common probability variation solenoid pattern table (TBL1 to TBL10) is used to execute the probability variation region solenoid control and the probability variation region valid / invalid control. Even in the case of multiple types of big hit gaming states, the control of the probability change area lid and the change area valid / invalid control are executed, the required storage capacity can be reduced.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the probability variation open round, the number of game balls detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B, the number of game balls detected by the probability variation area switch 24A, and the discharge Based on the fact that the number obtained by adding the number of game balls detected by the switch 24B coincides with the prize counter during game playing, the execution of the control after the round being executed (the round being executed) When the last round of the jackpot gaming state is set to the ON state, the next transition permission flag for allowing the end of the jackpot gaming state, and if not the last round, the transition to the next round) In the round in which the first variable winning device is changed to the first state, if the next transition allowance flag is not set to the on state and the period T8 of FIG. What happened to run the abnormal operation. If the prize counter during the game is not 0, the movement (downflow) of the game ball won in the lower special variable prize ball device 7B is hindered by a physical factor such as being caught by the probability change area lid 72 and clogging. Can be considered. According to such a configuration, physical obstruction factors such as ball clogging can be eliminated by the operation at the time of abnormality, so that the degree of occurrence of a problem in the progress of the game can be reduced.

  In addition, when the CPU 103 determines that the next transition allowance flag is OFF (S542; No) in the post-hit-opening processing of FIG. In the big prize opening detection process, the prize counter during the game is not changed according to the lower big prize opening switch, but is changed according to the probability changing area switch and the discharge switch. According to such a configuration, when the next transition allowance flag is not set to the on state and an input / output matching error state is set, the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is made to win a game ball manually, thereby simplifying I / O match error status can be resolved.

  Further, in the probability variation round, when a predetermined period (for example, the time until the start period of T7 in FIG. 24) elapses without the next transition allowance flag being set to ON after the end of the winning prize opening operation time. Does not set the probability variation confirmation flag based on the detection even when the probability variation region switch 24A detects a game ball. According to such a configuration, fraud can be prevented.

  Also, in the probability variation round, when the I / O match wait timer is up without setting the next transition allowance flag to be on, the error display start process is executed in S550 of FIG. 17 and the error signal output process is executed in S551. Then, the abnormality is notified. According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify the outside that a problem has occurred in the progress of the game.

  In addition, when the probability variation area lid 72 is changed to the allowable position in the probability variation open round, as shown in FIG. 24, after the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is changed to the closed state, 1908 milliseconds as a predetermined period. During the second half of the period T5, the probability variation area lid 72 is held at the allowable position. According to such a configuration, the game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B do not close the probability variation area lid 72 until the game balls that have passed the installation location of the probability variation area lid 72 are not closed (do not change to the regulation position). The game ball can be prevented from being pinched. Furthermore, even when a game medium or the like won immediately before entering the closed state reaches the probability changing area after the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed to the closed state, the game ball can suitably pass through the probability changing area.

  Also, in the probability variation open round, the number of game balls detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B, the number of game balls detected by the probability variation region switch 24A, and the number of game balls detected by the discharge switch 24B, , And the winning prize counter during the game is 0, the probability change confirmation flag is skipped even if the probability change area switch is turned on by skipping S508 in the lower large prize opening winning detection process of FIG. Do not set. According to such a configuration, fraud can be prevented.

  In addition, the game balls that have been won in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B but are discharged without passing through the probability variation area and the game balls that have passed through the probability variation area are both lower special variable prize balls through the common discharge path 74. It is discharged from the device 7B. In the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state, after the lower special variable winning ball device 7B is changed to the open state in the period T1 in FIG. 24, the lower special variable winning ball device is used for a predetermined waiting period (period T4). 7B is maintained in the closed state and the state in which the probability variation area lid 72 is controlled to the restricted position, and after the elapse of the period T4, the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed to the open state and the probability variation area lid 72 is Change to an allowable position. According to such a configuration, by providing the standby period, it is possible to shift the time for the game balls that have passed through the probability variation area and the game balls that have been discharged without passing through the common discharge path 74 to shift. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the extent to which the flow of the game ball is hindered by the ball clogging or the like in the discharge path and causes a problem in the progress of the game.

  In addition, the tables TBL1 to TBL10 are stored in the ROM 101, and the third big hit gaming state in which the lower big prize opening is opened for a short period (52 milliseconds) as the big hit gaming state, and about 27 seconds from the third big hit gaming state. The first jackpot gaming state or the second jackpot gaming state that is kept open for a long time is executed, and the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid is controlled using the common tables TBL1 to TBL10 in each jackpot gaming state. According to such a configuration, even when the first big hit game state, the second big hit game state, and the third big hit game state are executed, it is possible to reduce the storage capacity of necessary drive data.

  Further, after the use table list for designating invalidity of the probability variation area in TBL3 and TBL7 to TBL10 as shown in FIG. 21 is determined as the usage list, the probability variation area valid flag is updated according to the current timer value in S607. Even when the lower large prize opening switch 23B detects a game ball as the standby period elapses, the probability variation establishment condition is not established based on the detection. Specifically, in the periods T4 and T6 to T10 in FIG. 24, even if the probability variation area switch 24A is turned on in the lower big prize opening detection process in FIG. Do not set to on. According to such a configuration, fraud can be prevented.

  In addition, a delay unit 73 is further provided in the path until the game ball that has passed through the probability variation area reaches the common discharge path 74. According to such a configuration, one of the game balls won in the lower special variable winning ball device 7B at different timings such as the period T1 and the period T5 in FIG. 24 passes through the probability variation area, and the other does not pass and is common. When reaching the common discharge path 74, the arrival timing can be varied. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the rate at which ball clogging occurs in the vicinity of the common discharge path 74.

  Further, when the probability variation region lid 72 is in the restricted position by using a table such as TBL4, TBL7, TBL9, and TBL10 in the probability variation solenoid pattern table of FIG. 21, the probability variation region switch 24A is turned on. However, S508 is skipped, and the certainty change confirmation flag is not set to the ON state depending on the detection. It is considered that the detection of the game ball that is generated even though the probability variation area lid 72 is in the restricted position is due to fraud. According to such a configuration, when the probability variation area lid 72 is in the restriction position, if the detection of the passing of the game ball to the probability variation area is detected, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied depending on the detection (certain variation confirmation). Since the flag is not set to the on state), security against fraudulent acts can be increased.

  In addition, when the probability variation region valid flag is updated in S607 of the probability variation region solenoid control processing of FIG. 20 to switch the validity / invalidity of detection by the probability variation region switch 24A, the first big hit gaming state or the second big hit gaming state, Common control data (probability variation solenoid pattern tables TBL1 to TBL1-10 stored in the ROM 101) is used for the three big hit gaming states. According to such a configuration, even when the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state are executed, the storage capacity of necessary control data can be reduced.

  In the probability variation region solenoid control process of FIG. 20, the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid and the update of the probability variation region valid flag are both executed using the tables TBL0 to TBL10. According to such a configuration, since the control for switching between valid / invalid of detection valid / invalid by the probability variation area switch 24A and the control of the position of the probability variation area lid 72 are executed using the common data, an illegal act It is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of necessary data while improving security against the problem.

  Further, all of the tables TBL0 to TBL10 are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 101. It is possible to suppress the capacity of the storage means of the RAM necessary for switching between valid / invalid detection valid / invalid by the probability variation area switch 24A and control of the position of the probability variation area lid 72.

  In addition, table use times are stored in tables TBL0 to TBL10 that are common data used for output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid and update of the probability variation region validity flag. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the amount of data necessary for suitably maintaining and updating the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid and the value of the probability variation region valid flag.

  Further, the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability change area lid and the update control of the probability change area valid flag are started / stopped according to the value of the probability change area solenoid control code which is a common control code. According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the amount of data necessary for suitably starting and stopping the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation region lid and the value of the probability variation region valid flag.

  Further, the output control of the solenoid 82C for the probability variation area lid and the update control of the probability variation area valid flag are executed using the same TBL1 to 10 regardless of whether the first big hit, the second big hit or the third big hit. To do. According to such a configuration, even if the first big hit game state or the second big hit game state and the third big hit game state are executed, the necessary data amount can be reduced.

  Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the effect control CPU 120 as effect control means mounted on the effect control board 12. The effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 4 milliseconds) (S701). . Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command and performs a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S704).

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the image display device 5 is executed.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 executes a random number update process for updating a count value of a counter for generating a random number such as a jackpot symbol determining random number (S707). Thereafter, the process proceeds to S702.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 performs any one of S800 to S807 in accordance with the value of the effect control process flag, and executes the following process in each process. In this effect control process, the display state of the image display device 5 is controlled and variable display of the effect symbol is realized. However, control related to variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol is also performed. Control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the symbol is also executed in one effect control process. It should be noted that the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation of the second special symbol may be executed by separate effect control process processing. In this case, it may be determined which special symbol variation display is being executed, depending on which representation control process processing is performing the variation display of the representation symbol.

  Fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether or not a variation pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation start process (S801).

  Effect symbol variation start processing (S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the effect symbol is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S802).

  Production symbol variation processing (S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern and monitors the end of the variation time. Then, when the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol variation stop process (S803).

  Effect symbol variation stop process (S803): Control is performed to stop the variation of the effect symbol and derive and display the display result (stop symbol). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  Big hit display process (S804): When the big hit is reached, after the variation time is over, the image display device 5 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit. For example, when a fanfare designation command designating the start of a big hit is received, a fanfare effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805).

  In the present invention, in this jackpot display process, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), FIG. 32 (a), or FIG. 33 (a), a game section display (circle or star) corresponding to a game section (each round). Mark) can be displayed, and in the game section, a specific section (in this example, a V-round effect that displays a character display of “Aim at V”) can be executed (in this example, in the probability variable open round). There is a certain fifth round) and a predetermined section other than the specific section (in this example, the first to fourth and sixth to sixteenth rounds which are the normally open rounds), and a specific section display ( (Star) and a predetermined section display (circle) indicating the predetermined section can be displayed.

  In-round processing (S805): Display control during round is performed. In the present invention, in the specific section (fifth round), as shown in FIG. 31 (c) or FIG. 32 (c), the specific effect (character display of “Aim at V”) can be executed.

  Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. For example, when a display command after opening the big prize opening indicating that the big prize opening is after being opened (closed), an interval display is performed. In the present invention, as shown in FIG. 31 (b), FIG. 32 (b), or FIG. 33 (b), it is possible to display an end predetermined section display (a circle is added) indicating that the predetermined section has ended. In addition, as shown in FIG. 31 (d), FIG. 32 (d), or FIG. 33 (d), an end specific section display indicating that the specific section has ended ("success" or "failure" is displayed on the star) Can be displayed.

  Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the image display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. For example, when an ending designation command for designating the end of the big hit is received, an ending effect is executed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (S804) in the effect control process.

  In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 120 first checks whether or not a big prize opening open flag indicating that a new special prize opening opening designation command has been received is set (S901).

  When the special winning opening open flag is not set in S901 (NO), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S902), and the effect device (image display device) according to the contents of the process data n 5, the control of the speakers 8L and 8R, the decorative LED, etc. is executed (S903). For example, the image display device 5 displays an effect symbol combination that results in a jackpot display, and displays a character or character indicating that a jackpot has occurred.

  In the present invention, after execution of the effect, as the predetermined section display, a pre-start predetermined section display (circle) indicating that the predetermined section is before the start is displayed, and the specific section display includes the specific section display. A pre-start specific section display (star) indicating that the section is before the start is displayed. The predetermined interval display before the start is displayed only for each long open round, and is not displayed for each short open round. On the other hand, the pre-start specific section display displays not only the long open round but also the short open round. Further, there are a plurality of types of specific section displays, and different types of specific section displays are displayed according to the type of advantageous state (ie, jackpot type).

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the specific section display determination table. In this specific section display determination table, a different type of specific section display (here, black star, hatched star, white star) is determined and displayed for each big hit type (here, first big hit, second big hit, third big hit). The ratio is determined. Specifically, in the case of the “first big hit”, which is the 16-round probable big hit, which is the most advantageous for the player, it is determined at a rate of 75% black stars, 20% hatched stars, and 5% white stars. In the case of the “second big hit”, which is the 6th most probable big hit that is the second most advantageous for the player, the black star is determined at 20%, the hatched star at 50%, and the white star at 30%. In the case of “third big hit”, which is a real five-round non-probable big hit with the lowest advantage, it is determined at a rate of 0% for black stars, 30% for hatched stars, and 70% for white stars.

  Here, since the specific effects are executed in the first big hit and the second big hit, for each star, (decision ratio in the first big hit + decision ratio in the second big hit) / (determined ratio in the first big hit + second “Execution probability of specific production” calculated by the formula of big jackpot determination ratio + third big jackpot determination ratio is 100% for black stars, 70% for hatched stars, and 33% for white stars. In other words, the specific effects are easily executed in the order of black star> slant star> white star, and black star> slant star> white star is easily determined in descending order of the jackpot advantage for the player.

  In this way, since different types of specific section displays are displayed according to the jackpot type, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by focusing on the type of specific section display. In addition, although the big hit symbol (for example, the decoration symbol is “777”) that is the first big hit that has the highest advantage for the player is displayed, the specific section that is easily displayed at the third big hit that has the lowest advantage for the player. As long as the white star is displayed, the specific effect is supposed to be executed (successful), but it gives anxiety that “it will not be executed (failed)?” According to this example, in the case of the first big hit Because white stars are rarely determined (only 5%), this anxiety can be avoided. In the case of the first big hit, the white star determination ratio may be 0%. In addition, when a black star is displayed at the third big hit, the specific effect is not executed (fails), but gives an excessive expectation that “Is it executed (successful)”? For example, since the black star is not determined in the case of the third big hit, such excessive expectation can be avoided. In the case of the third big hit, a little black star may be determined (for example, the determination ratio of black stars is 5%).

  Although not shown in the figure, there are a plurality of types of stars (in this case, small stars, large stars) that are displayed in a specific section, and when combined with the black stars, diagonal stars, and white stars, small black stars, small diagonal stars, and small white stars. There are 6 types: large black stars, large oblique stars, and large white stars. The small star is displayed when the first special symbol is a big hit, and the large star is displayed when the second special symbol is a big hit. According to this, depending on whether the first identification information (first special symbol) has become a specific display result (big hit symbol) or the second identification information (second special symbol) has become a specific display result, different types Since the specific section display is displayed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to which identification information results in the specific display result.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11B, the third big hit that does not execute the specific effect is not selected in the second special symbol. Therefore, in the second special symbol, it is not necessary to give the specific section display types such as black stars, hatched stars, and white stars so as not to give the player anxiety. However, as in this embodiment, by giving a type to the specific section display, it is possible to give the player an experience as to which type of specific section display has a high expectation that the specific effect will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of understanding of the type of specific section display in the subsequent games.

  Details of the specific section display and the predetermined section display will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Returning to FIG. 27, the production control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S904), and if the process timer has timed out, switches the process data (S905). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (S906), and the jackpot display process is terminated.

  When the special winning opening open flag is set in S901 (YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a round start flag that is set at the start of each round (S907). When shifting to the in-round processing, it is possible to determine whether or not it is the start time of each round by checking whether or not such a round start time flag is set. Next, the special winning opening open flag is reset (S908), and process data corresponding to the effect during the round is selected (S909). Then, the process timer is started (S910), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round process (S805) (S911), and the big hit display process is terminated.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the in-round processing (S805) in the effect control process.

  In the in-round processing of FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 first indicates the start of the round in the above-described S907 or S967 described later in order to determine whether or not the current processing is at the start of each round. It is confirmed whether or not the round start flag to be set is set (S931).

  When the round start flag is set in S931 (YES), that is, when the round is started, the round start flag is reset (S932), and the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state in the image display device 5 1 is added (added) to the value of the round counter value for counting (S933). The round counter value is incremented and updated by “1” every time a special winning opening opening designation command is received from “0” set as an initial value at the start of each jackpot gaming state. Note that the round counter value may be added and updated at the timing of the end of the round in post-round processing (S806) instead of being updated during such round processing, and before round processing (S805). When a round start process to be executed at the start of each round is provided, addition updating may be performed at the start timing of the round in the round start process. In addition, the received EXT data of the special winning opening opening designation command may be stored in the round counter value. On the other hand, when the round start flag is not set in S931 (NO), that is, when the round is not started but the round is in progress, the process proceeds to S941 without performing the processes of S932 to S933.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the jackpot end designation flag, which is a command reception flag indicating that any jackpot end designation command has been received, is set (S941). When such a big hit end designation flag is not set (NO), the production control CPU 120 is a command reception flag indicating that any designation command after opening the big prize opening has been received. It is checked whether the flag is set (S942).

  If any flag after opening the big winning opening is not set in S942 (NO), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S943). Next, in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), control of the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L and 8R, decoration LED, etc.) is executed (S944). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the effect during the round on the image display device 5, the image data is read from the character ROM in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. In addition, a control signal is output. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

  Further, in the present invention, in the case of the first big hit in the fifth round, as shown in FIG. 31C, the V round effect which is a specific effect for displaying “Aim at V” on the upper right of the image display device 5. In the case of the second big hit, as shown in FIG. 32C, the specific effect of displaying “Aim V” on the upper right of the image display device 5 is executed, while in the case of the third big hit. Without executing the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 33C, an effect of displaying “Sorry” on the upper right of the image display device 5 is executed. Will be described later with reference to FIG. Further, in the first round to the fourth round, in the case of the second big hit and the third big hit, an effect that an arrow flies toward the upper part of the image display device 5 is executed. This will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Returning to FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 then checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S945). If the process timer has not timed out (NO), the in-round processing is terminated, and the process timer Is timed out (YES), the process data is switched (S946). That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer, the process timer is started (S947), and the in-round processing is ended. In this way, by performing time management using a process timer and sequentially switching process data, for example, various effects control is performed.

  If the flag after opening the big prize opening is set in S942 (YES), the effect control CPU 120 resets the flag after opening the big prize opening (S948) and designates after the big prize opening is opened. Based on the content of the command (how many times it is open) and whether the long open flag or the short open flag is set, select the interval effect (effect that displays the interval according to the number of rounds) Process data corresponding to the selected interval effect is selected (S949). Then, the process timer is started (S950), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806) (S951), and the in-round processing is ended.

  When the jackpot end designation flag is set in SS 941 (YES), it is when any type of jackpot end designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100. In this case, the effect control CPU 120 resets the set jackpot end designation flag set flag (S952). Next, process data corresponding to the ending effect (hit end effect) is selected according to the received jackpot end designation command (S953). Then, the production time measurement timer is started and the process timer is started (S954). Then, the effect control CPU 120 sets the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the jackpot end effect process (S807) (S955), and ends the in-round process.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing post-round processing (S806) in the effect control process. In the round post-processing, the effect control CPU 120 confirms whether or not the big prize opening open flag indicating that any of the special prize opening opening designation commands has been received is set (S961).

  In S961, when none of the big winning opening open flags are set (NO), the effect control CPU 120 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S962). Next, in accordance with the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), control of the effect device (image display device 5, speakers 8L, 8R, LED, etc.) is executed (S963). For example, in order to display an image corresponding to the interval effect in the image display device 5, the image data is read from the character ROM according to the contents of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. Output a control signal. Further, a control signal is output to the lamp control board 14 in order to perform lighting / extinguishing control of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound control board 13 in order to perform sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R. In this case, for example, effect control for displaying a predetermined interval image is performed in the interval period between rounds.

  In the present invention, as the predetermined section display, an end predetermined section display indicating that the predetermined section has ended (a circle is added) is displayed, and the specific section is ended as the specific section display. An end specific section display (added “success” or “failure” to the star) is displayed. Here, as the end specific section display, as shown in FIG. 31 (d) or FIG. 32 (d), the first end specific section display (star) indicating that the specific effect (displayed as “Aim at V”) has been executed. "Success" is added to the mark) and, as shown in Fig. 33 (d), a second end specific section display ("failure" is added to the star mark) indicating that the specific effect has not been executed can be displayed. is there. According to this, since the first end specific section display indicating that the specific effect has been executed is displayed as the end specific section display indicating that the specific section has ended, it is determined whether or not the specific effect has been executed. The person can forget.

  Returning to FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 checks whether or not the process timer has timed out (S964). If the process timer has timed out (YES), the process data is switched (S965). . That is, the process data (display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data) set next in the process table is switched. Then, the process timer set value in the next process data is set in the process timer to start the process timer (S966), and the round post-processing is ended. Thus, by performing time management using the process timer and sequentially switching the process data, an interval effect predetermined between rounds is executed.

  When the big prize opening open flag is set in S961 (YES), the above-described round start flag is set in preparation for control in the next round (S967). Then, the special winning opening open flag is reset (S968), and the process data corresponding to the effect during the round in the next round is selected (S969). Then, the process timer is started (S970), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the in-round processing (S805) (S971), and the post-round processing is ended.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the first big hit (16-round probability variation).

  In the case of the first jackpot, when the fanfare effect ends in S903 of the jackpot display process (FIG. 27), as shown in (a), in the subsequent process data, a specific section display before start and a predetermined section display before start are displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, in the first big hit, since the first to fourth, sixth to sixteenth rounds are long open predetermined sections (normal open rounds), a predetermined pre-start section display corresponding to each normal open round of the long open (Circles) are displayed in three stages, and since the fifth round is a specific section (probability open round), a pre-start specific section display (star) corresponding to the probability change open round is displayed.

  In this figure, as a star, a black star that is most easily selected in the first big hit is displayed. As described with reference to FIG. 28, the star is one of a black star, a hatched star, and a white star. Is selected, a small star is selected when the first special symbol is a big hit, and a large star is selected when the second special symbol is a big hit. Also, a right-handed instruction notification (letter “Aim for right”) that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the right game area 2B is displayed.

  Next, when the first round is finished, as shown in (b), an end predetermined section display is displayed in S963 of the post-round processing (FIG. 30). Specifically, “X” is added to the predetermined section display before start (circle) corresponding to the first round, and the end predetermined section display is obtained. Although not shown, even when the second to fourth rounds are completed, “×” is added to the predetermined section display (circle) before the start corresponding to each round, and the end predetermined section display is obtained.

  Next, when the fifth round, which is a specific section, is started, the fifth round is a probabilistic open round with a long open at the first big hit, and therefore, as shown in (c), S944 of the in-round processing (FIG. 29). Then, the specific effect (letter “Aim for V”) is displayed.

  Next, when the fifth round is finished, as shown in (d), the end specific section display is displayed in S963 of the post-round processing (FIG. 30). Specifically, a “success” character indicating that the specific effect has been executed is added to the pre-start specific section display (star) corresponding to the fifth round, and the first end specific section display is obtained.

  Next, when the sixth to fifteenth rounds are completed, although not shown in the figure, in the post-round processing (FIG. 30) S963, “X” is added to the predetermined section display (circle) before the start corresponding to each round. The end predetermined section is displayed. When the sixteenth round is completed, as shown in (e), “X” is added to the predetermined section display before start (circle) corresponding to the sixteenth round, and the end predetermined section display is displayed. The instruction notification is deleted. However, since the first end specific section display (character of “success”) indicating that the specific effect has been executed is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting whether or not the specific effect has been executed.

  FIG. 32 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the second big hit (substantial 6-round probability change).

  In the case of the second jackpot, when the fanfare effect ends in S903 of the jackpot display process (FIG. 27), as shown in (a), in the subsequent process data, a specific section display before the start and a predetermined section display before the start are displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, in the second big hit, the first to fourth and sixth rounds are long open predetermined sections (normal open rounds), so that a predetermined section display before start corresponding to each normal open round of the long open (circle mark) ) Is displayed, and since the fifth round is a specific section (probability opening round), a pre-start specific section display (star) corresponding to the certain probability opening round is displayed. Since the seventh to sixteenth rounds are short open predetermined sections (normal open rounds), the pre-start predetermined section display (circle) corresponding to each short open normal open round is not displayed.

  In this figure, as the star, a hatched star that is most easily selected at the second big hit is displayed. As described with reference to FIG. 28, the star is a black star, a hatched star, or a white star. Is selected, a small star is selected when the first special symbol is a big hit, and a large star is selected when the second special symbol is a big hit. Also, a right-handed instruction notification (letter “Aim for right”) that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the right game area 2B is displayed.

  Next, when the first round is started, as shown in (a ′), in S944 of the mid-round processing (FIG. 29), the suggested effect suggesting whether or not the specific effect is executed in the fifth round. As a result, an effect that an arrow aiming at the target flies is displayed. This suggestion effect is also displayed in the second to fourth rounds.

  Next, when the first round is finished, as shown in (b), an end predetermined section display is displayed in S963 of the post-round processing (FIG. 30). Specifically, “X” is added to the predetermined section display before start (circle) corresponding to the first round, and the end predetermined section display is obtained. Although not shown, even when the second to fourth rounds are completed, “×” is added to the predetermined section display (circle) before the start corresponding to each round, and the end predetermined section display is obtained.

  Next, when the fifth round, which is a specific section, is started, the fifth round is a probabilistic open round with a long open at the second big hit, and therefore, as shown in (c), S944 of the in-round processing (FIG. 29). Then, the arrow of the suggestion effect hits to indicate that the specific effect is to be executed, and the specific effect (letter “V Aim”) is displayed.

  Next, when the fifth round is finished, as shown in (d), the end specific section display is displayed in S963 of the post-round processing (FIG. 30). Specifically, a “success” character indicating that the specific effect has been executed is added to the pre-start specific section display (star) corresponding to the fifth round, and the first end specific section display is obtained.

  When the sixth round is completed, as shown in (e), “X” is added to the pre-start predetermined section display (circle) corresponding to the sixth round in S963 of the post-round processing (FIG. 30). The end predetermined section is displayed, and the right-handed instruction notification is deleted. However, since the first end specific section display (character of “success”) indicating that the specific effect has been executed is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting whether or not the specific effect has been executed.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram illustrating an example of a screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the third big hit (substantially 5 rounds uncertain change).

  In the case of the third jackpot, when the fanfare effect ends in S903 of the jackpot display process (FIG. 27), as shown in (a), in the subsequent process data, a specific section display before the start and a predetermined section display before the start are displayed. Is displayed. Specifically, in the third big hit, since the first to fourth and sixth rounds are long open predetermined sections (normal open rounds), a pre-start predetermined section display corresponding to each long open normal open round (circle mark) ) Is displayed, and since the fifth round is a specific section (probability opening round), a pre-start specific section display (star) corresponding to the certain probability opening round is displayed. Since the seventh to sixteenth rounds are short open predetermined sections (normal open rounds), the pre-start predetermined section display (circle) corresponding to each short open normal open round is not displayed.

  In this figure, a white star that is most easily selected at the third big hit is displayed as a star. However, as described above with reference to FIG. 28, either a hatched star or a white star is selected as the star. When the first special symbol is a big hit, a small star is selected, and when the second special symbol is a big hit, a large star is selected. Also, a right-handed instruction notification (letter “Aim for right”) that prompts the player to launch a game ball to the right game area 2B is displayed.

  Next, when the first round is started, as shown in (a ′), in S944 of the mid-round processing (FIG. 29), the suggested effect suggesting whether or not the specific effect is executed in the fifth round. As a result, an effect that an arrow aiming at the target flies is displayed. This suggestion effect is also displayed in the second to fourth rounds.

  Next, when the first round is finished, as shown in (b), an end predetermined section display is displayed in S963 of the post-round processing (FIG. 30). Specifically, “X” is added to the predetermined section display before start (circle) corresponding to the first round, and the end predetermined section display is obtained. Although not shown, even when the second to fourth rounds are completed, “×” is added to the predetermined section display (circle) before the start corresponding to each round, and the end predetermined section display is obtained.

  Next, when the fifth round, which is a specific section, is started, the fifth round is a short-open probability variation open round at the third big hit, and therefore, as shown in (c), S944 in the mid-round processing (FIG. 29). Thus, the arrow of the suggestion effect is not hit, it is indicated that the specific effect is not executed, and the word “sorry” is displayed.

  Next, when the fifth round is finished, as shown in (d), the end specific section display is displayed in S963 of the post-round processing (FIG. 30). Specifically, the character “failure” indicating that the specific effect has not been executed is added to the pre-start specific section display (star) corresponding to the fifth round, and the second end specific section display is obtained. .

  When the sixth round is completed, as shown in (e), “X” is added to the pre-start predetermined section display (circle) corresponding to the sixth round in S963 of the post-round processing (FIG. 30). The end predetermined section is displayed, and the right-handed instruction notification is deleted. However, since the second end specific section display (character of “failure”) indicating that the specific effect has not been executed is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from forgetting whether or not the specific effect has been executed. .

  As described above, according to the present invention, in a gaming machine capable of executing a game in a plurality of game sections (rounds), a specific section display indicating a specific section in which a specific effect can be executed is displayed. It is possible to make it easier for the player to know which game section the effect is executed on.

  Further, since the game section display does not hide a specific display (decorative pattern, hold display, right-handed instruction notification), it is possible to prevent the visibility of the specific display from being lowered. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 31 to 33, “not hidden” here refers to a display in which a game section display and a specific display do not overlap each other, or a game section display layer is a specific display. The one below the layer is included.

  This gaming machine may be a slot machine as shown in FIG. 34 in addition to the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, and the present invention capable of displaying a specific section display and a predetermined section display is also applicable to the slot machine. . In this slot machine, the reels 5L, 5C and 5R are arranged so as to cover the image display device 5 '(so-called full-scale liquid crystal machine), and the specific section display and the predetermined section display are effective lines which are the specific display. Is displayed at a position at least not hidden.

  Specifically, in the slot machine shown in (a), all the games in the regular bonus are in the specific period (therefore, the predetermined period does not exist). If it is successful, the specific effect is executed (for example, a success image is displayed). In this slot machine, the pre-start specific section display (□ mark) corresponding to each of a plurality of specific sections is displayed on the upper left of the image display device 5 ′, and when the pushing order is successful in each specific section, When the specific effect is executed, the corresponding pre-start specific section display is marked with a circle, the first end specific section display indicating that the specific effect has been executed is displayed, and the pressing order fails. The specific effect is not executed, and a x mark is added to the corresponding pre-start specific section display, and the second end specific section display indicating that the specific effect has not been executed is displayed. Note that a privilege (for example, ART) may be given when the number of circles that are the first end specific section display exceeds a predetermined number.

  The slot machine shown in (b) suggests the pressing order of the stop button in a predetermined section in ART (Assist Replay Time) or AT (Assist Time), and executes a specific effect in a specific section (for example, displays a specific image) ) In this slot machine, the predetermined section display before start (◯ mark) corresponding to each of a plurality of predetermined sections is displayed on the upper left of the image display device 5 ′, and the specific section display before start (☆ mark) is displayed. When each predetermined period is displayed, an X mark is added to the corresponding pre-start predetermined section display, the end predetermined section display is displayed, and when the specific effect is executed when the specific period ends. Is displayed in the specific section display before the start, the first end specific section display is displayed, and if the specific effect is not executed, the character "failure" is displayed in the specific section display before the start The second end specific section display is added and displayed. In addition, if it succeeds in a specific area, you may increase the predetermined area which suggests a pushing order.

  And the display example of the specific area display and the predetermined area display in the big hit of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to FIGS. 31 to 33, and may be as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, an example in which the specific section is the second round will be described.

  FIG. 35 is a diagram illustrating a first modification of the screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the big hit. In the first modification, the predetermined section display and the specific section display are gradually increased. Specifically, as shown in (a), only one predetermined section display is displayed in the first round, and when the first round ends, the identification is made in the second round as shown in (b). When the section display is displayed and the second round is completed, as shown in (c), whether or not a specific effect has been executed in the third round (here, “success” characters indicating that it has been executed) And a predetermined section display are further displayed.

  FIG. 36 is a diagram illustrating a second modification of the screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the big hit. In the second modification, the predetermined section display and the specific section display are displayed as numbers. Specifically, as shown in (a), the number of rounds is displayed in the normal typeface in the first round, and when the first round ends, the special typeface is shown in the second round as shown in (b). The number of rounds is displayed in (here bold), and when the second round is completed, as shown in (c), whether or not a specific effect has been executed in the third round (indicating that it has been executed here) “Success” is displayed, and the number of rounds is displayed in a normal typeface.

  FIG. 37 is a diagram showing a third modification of the screen displayed on the image display device 5 in the big hit. In this modified example 3, the probability change may continue up to n times (in this example, 3 times) big hits, but the big hit when n times (when the limit is reached) is forced to be non-probable, This is an example applied to a so-called limit-type pachinko gaming machine 1 in which a time is set for the big hit when the limit is reached, and the probability change is continued until n hits again by pulling back the big hit during the time short.

  Specifically, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 with a three-time limit, as shown in (a), in the first big hit, the second big hit with no time reduction is displayed as the predetermined section display and the time reduction is added. When the first big hit is displayed as the specific section display and the first big hit is completed, “x” is added to the first predetermined section display until the second big hit ends (b) When the second big hit is completed, “x” is added to the second predetermined section display, and until the third big hit is finished, the display is as shown in (c).

  When the third big hit is completed and the fourth big hit is pulled back in a short period of time, a specific effect is executed (for example, “probability continued” is displayed), and as shown in FIG. "Success" is displayed indicating that is executed, and the predetermined section display of the second big hit without time reduction and the specific section display of the first big hit with time reduction are displayed. Until the big jackpot ends, the display is as shown in (d). When the fourth jackpot ends, “x” is added to the newly displayed first predetermined section display and the fourth jackpot is displayed. Until the big hit ends, it is displayed as shown in (e). When the fifth big hit is completed, the second predetermined section display newly displayed is marked with “X”, and the sixth big hit ends. Until it is done, it is displayed as shown in (f).

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an operation for opening and closing the probability variation area lid is executed as an abnormal operation that is performed in an input / output error state and eliminates a physical failure such as a clogged ball. However, the operation at the time of abnormality is not limited to this, for example, a pinched game ball that vibrates the probability variation region lid, changes the position of the probability variation region lid from the restricted position to the permitted position, or changes from the permitted position to the restricted position only once. It may be any operation that eliminates a physical obstacle, such as supplying power to the solenoid to apply a force to it. In addition to driving the probability variation area lid as an abnormal operation, other means for releasing physical obstacles such as ball clogging, such as driving a vibration motor installed in the guide path of the lower special variable winning ball device, for example It may be driven.

  In the above embodiment, the probability variation region lid is controlled to the restricted position at the time of an input / output error (T10 in FIG. 24). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the solenoid output data of the TBL 10 may be set to ON to control the probability variation area lid to an allowable position when an input / output error occurs. However, even in this case, the probability variation area valid / invalid designation value is “invalid” at T10. When an I / O error occurs, even if the lower major prize opening switch 23B is disabled and the lower major prize opening switch 23B is turned on, the prize counter in the bonus game is not added, while the probability changing area switch 24A is valid and turned on. Based on this, the winning counter during the game is subtracted (however, the probability variation confirmation flag is not set to the on state). At this time, the discharge switch 24B may be invalid. Even in such a configuration, when the next transition allowance flag is not set to the on state and an input / output matching error occurs, the input / output can be easily performed by manually causing the lower special variable winning ball device 7B to win a game ball. Match error status can be resolved.

  Further, as the specific area through which only the game ball won in the lower special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can pass, the probability changing area controlled to the probability changing state when the game ball passes is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific area may be another area controlled to a special game state advantageous to the player based on the passing of the game ball. At this time, the special game state is not limited to the probability change state, and a game state in which the number of times that the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state (or an expanded open state) (the number of electric chew support) is greater than the normal state, or a big hit game It may be another gaming state that is more advantageous than the normal state, such as a gaming state in which the number of round games executed when transitioning to a state is greater than the normal state.

  In the above embodiment, the game balls that have entered the upper prize winning opening are not guided to the installation location of the probability changing area switch 24, while all the game balls that have entered the lower prize winning opening are installed in the probability changing area switch 24. It was described as being guided to a location. That is, it has been described that the probability variation control condition is not satisfied even if a game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 7A, whereas the probability variation control condition is always satisfied if the game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 7B.

  On the other hand, the proportion of the game ball guided to the installation location of the probability variation area switch 24 may be varied depending on whether the game ball has entered the upper major prize opening or the lower major prize opening. As an example, either the upper university winning opening winning ball that has entered the upper university winning opening or the lower university winning opening winning ball that has entered the lower university winning opening is guided to the installation location of the probability change area switch 24. In other cases, the guide path is configured so that it may be guided to the discharge path without being guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24. Here, the special variable winning ball apparatus is configured such that the ratio of passing through the probability variation area guided to the installation position of the probability variation area switch 24 (probability variation area passing ratio) is different between the upper large prize winning opening and the lower large winning prize opening. The internal structure of 7A and 7B may be formed. For example, the probability variation area passing ratio at the upper large winning opening is set to be extremely lower than the probability variation area passing ratio at the lower large winning opening. As a result, the game ball that has entered the upper university prize opening is less likely to pass through the probability variation area than the game ball that has entered the lower university prize opening. Therefore, the upper large winning opening winning ball that is the winning ball in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is less likely to satisfy the probability variation control condition than the lower large winning opening winning ball that is the winning ball in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In this way, it is only necessary to be able to vary the rate at which the probability variation control condition is established, depending on which of the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B wins the game ball.

  In this case, in the processing of S295 and S297 shown in FIG. 13, as shown in the determination example shown in FIG. 14, the big winning opening to be opened and the big winning opening open upper limit time may be determined. On the other hand, in the process of S295 shown in FIG. 13, when the big hit type is “third big hit” and the round count value is “5”, the big winning opening to be opened may be determined to be the upper winning prize opening. Corresponding to this determination, in the process of S297 shown in FIG. 13, regardless of the jackpot type or the round count value, the big winning opening operating upper limit time may be determined as a certain time (for example, 29.5 seconds). Even in this case, regardless of the big hit type, in the big hit release pre-processing (FIG. 13) executed when the round count value is “5”, the value of the probability changing area solenoid control code is set to 1 and the probability changing area cover is set. Similarly, the solenoid control and the effective / invalid control of the probability variation region may be similarly started using TBL1 to TBL10. Even when these determinations are made, the winning ball of the upper winning a prize opening that has entered the upper winning gate may be guided to the installation location of the probability change area switch 24A. Even in this case, the probability variation control condition can be established with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 2 includes the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B, and the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are separated by the end face of the image display device 5, the nail arrangement PL, and the like. Explained. On the other hand, the game area 2 may not be divided, and the game ball launched into the game area 2 may be guided to either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. As an example, the second start formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is positioned below the first starting port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and at a position where the game ball that has passed through the first starting port is guided. You may arrange | position the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B which can change a winning opening and a 2nd start winning opening in an open state or an expansion open state, and a closed state or a normal open state. In this case, the game balls launched into the game area 2 are both in the first starting opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is comprised so that it can be induced | guided | derived.

  In such a configuration, for example, when the CPU 103 executes a special symbol normal process as shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the special symbol display device 4B is executed by the special symbol display device 4A. It may be executed in preference to a special game using one special figure. And when it is in the normal state where probability variation control is not executed, the special figure display result in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening is “ It is often a “hit”. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “third big hit” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed. However, in the first round to the fourth round and the sixth round, the upper limit time for opening the upper prize winning opening (large winning prize opening upper limit time) is set to a sufficiently long time (29.5 seconds). As a result, the player is given an opportunity to obtain many prize balls (or corresponding points), and the gaming interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the round game is executed while the upper big winning opening is in an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter, while suppressing the continuous rate. It is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, “second jackpot” or “third jackpot”, the round game in the jackpot gaming state has a certain upper limit number of times “16”. It is executed repeatedly until it reaches “”, and the probability winning control condition is easily established according to the type of jackpot by varying the upper limit opening time of the big prize opening when the number of executions of the round game reaches “5” which is a specific number of times. It was explained as different. On the other hand, the upper limit number of times of executing the round game may be varied according to the type of jackpot. In the big hit gaming state, there may be a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of round games is a specific number or more and a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of round games is less than a specific number.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 2 is provided with a special variable winning ball device 7A that forms an upper prize winning opening and a special variable winning ball device 7B that forms a lower big winning opening. In round games other than a specific number of times, It has been described that the upper prize winning opening changes to an open state while the lower prize winning opening changes to an open state in a specific number of round games. However, there are multiple winning awards such as the upper winning award and the lower winning award, and the probability change such as the execution mode of the round game (open winning auction opening, the maximum opening time for the winning a prize opening, etc.), the probability changing area passing rate and the probability changing decision rate. The correspondence relationship with the possibility of establishment of the control condition may be set differently from the above embodiment. In other words, depending on which of the multiple winning awards the game ball has entered, if the probability variation control conditions for entering the probability variation state are different, Arrangement and operation modes in the big hit gaming state can be arbitrarily changed and modified. In addition, in a configuration in which a special figure game using a plurality of types of special symbols such as the first special figure and the second special figure can be executed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in any special figure game using any special symbol. Depending on whether or not, it is only necessary to set the ratio of changing the large winning opening through which the game ball easily passes through the probability changing area to the open state.

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

  In the above embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 120 of the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the change time, the type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of the pseudo-ream, one change pattern command is used when starting the change. Although an example of transmission is shown, a variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 120 by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying by two commands, the gaming control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to indicate whether there is a pseudo-continuity, whether there is a slip effect, etc. before reaching reach (so-called if not reach). A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop) is transmitted, and the second command has reached the reach such as the type of reach and presence / absence of re-lottery effect (if the reach does not reach, the so-called first You may make it transmit the command which shows the fluctuation | variation time and fluctuation | variation aspect (after 2 stop). In this case, the effect control board 120 may perform the effect control in the change display based on the change time derived from the combination of the two commands. In the game control microcomputer 100, the change time is notified by each of the two commands, and the specific change mode executed at each timing is selected by the effect control board 120. Also good. When two commands are sent, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is transmitted, a predetermined period elapses (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-described embodiment, the example in which the probability variation state continues until a predetermined number of variable displays (for example, 50 times) is executed has been described. However, the probability variation state is not limited to this until the next big hit occurs. In this case, even if a big hit occurs in the second special symbol, the third big hit may be selected (i.e., fall from probability change to non-probability change).

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, an example in which there are a plurality of types of specific section display before start has been described. However, it may flash when a specific performance is executed). According to this, by displaying a gorgeous end specific section display when a specific effect is executed even though a specific section display before start (for example, a white star) with a low execution probability of the specific effect is displayed, The joy that a specific performance was performed can be increased.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 to 33, the specific section display and the predetermined section display have been described as examples displayed on the image display device 5, but not limited thereto, the specific section display and the predetermined section display are displayed. The section display may be indicated by, for example, lighting of an LED.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31, an example in which the suggestion effect (an arrow flies toward) like the second big hit (FIG. 32) is not performed in the first big hit is explained. In addition to the first big hit, for example, when a hatched star or a white star is selected as the specific section display, as in the second big hit, five predetermined section displays and one specific section display are displayed and specified. You may make it display the remaining ten predetermined area displays after completion | finish of an area (namely, after execution of a specific production). In this case, the big hit type of the 16 round probability variation big hit for executing such an effect may be “big hit 4”.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 31 and FIG. 32, an example in which the specific effect is a V-round effect that displays “Aim for V” indicating that the long-open probability variation open round has been described. The specific effect is not limited to this, and may be, for example, a promotion effect in which the number of rounds increases or a hold notification that the next big hit occurs in the hold ball.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 32 and FIG. 33, after the suggestion effect (the arrow flies toward the target) is performed from the first round to the fourth round, which is a predetermined section, Although the example in which the result of the suggestion effect (the arrow is stuck) is shown in 5 rounds is not limited to this, the interval between the 4th and 5th rounds is lengthened and the suggestion effect is included in the interval And the result of this suggestion effect may be shown, or the result of the suggestion effect and the suggestion effect may be shown only in the fifth round which is a specific section.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device included in the gaming machine such as the pachinko gaming machine 1. Alternatively, it may be distributed in a pre-installed manner in a storage device such as a computer 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 area 2A ... Left game area 2B ... Right game area 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball Device 7A ... Upper special variable winning ball device 7B ... Lower 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 21 ... Gate switch 22A, 22B ... Start opening switch 23A ... Upper large prize opening switch 23B ... Lower large prize opening switch 24A ... Probability change area switch 24B ... Discharge switch 71 ... Lower large prize opening door 72 ... Probability change area cover 72 ... Delay part 74 ... Common discharge path 81 ... Solenoid (for ordinary electric accessories)
82A ... Solenoid (for upper prize winning door)
82B ... Solenoid (for Shimodai prize entrance door)
82C ... Solenoid (for probability variation area lid)
100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of executing a game in a plurality of game sections,
A display means capable of displaying a game section display corresponding to the game section;
The game section includes a specific section where a specific effect can be executed and a predetermined section other than the specific section.
The display means can display a pre-start specific section display indicating that the specific section is before the start and a pre-start predetermined section display indicating that the predetermined section is before the start , and the specific section After the process is completed, the specific section display before the start can be changed to a first display indicating that the specific effect has been executed or a second display indicating that the specific effect has not been executed. A gaming machine characterized by A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The game medium is driven into the game area to play a game, and when a special condition is established, it is controlled to a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state,
Specific area detecting means for detecting a game medium that has passed through the specific area provided in the game area;
A game machine comprising: condition establishment control means for establishing the special condition based on the fact that the specific area detection means detects a game medium.

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