JP6150543B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines.

  As an example of a gaming machine, the game apparatus includes a variable winning device that changes from a closed state in which a gaming medium cannot win a prize to an open state in which a gaming medium can win a prize based on the passing of the gaming medium through a starting area. When the game medium passes through a specific area provided in the variable winning device in an open state (for example, V winning), it is controlled to a specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. There is a game machine. In addition, as a variable winning device, based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the starting area, a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information is performed, and when the display result is a predetermined open display result, the closed state is released. There are things that change.

  As a gaming machine equipped with such a variable winning device, it memorizes that the game medium has passed through the start area, and when the game medium passes through the start area when variable display cannot be started, it is based on the stored information. In order to start a new variable display, and to start a new variable display based on stored information, there has been proposed a technique for notifying that fact (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-147857 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, if a certain notification is made when a new variable display is started based on the stored information, the gaming machine is not attractive.

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

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that performs a predetermined game by firing a gaming medium in the gaming area, and A variable winning device (for example, a variable winning device 40) that is provided and changes between an open state in which game media can be won and a closed state in which game media cannot be won, and a game media that passes through a start area provided in the game region; Based on the above, specific control means for performing specific control for changing the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state (for example, the game ball passes through the first start winning port 42L, 42R and the second starting winning port 43) Based on this, the CPU 106) executes a special game in which the variable display result is always “small hit”, and controls the opening / closing operation of the accessory in step S332 in the small hit release process. Depending on the specific control, CPU 126 and to perform the setting for executing the notification effect of step S544 in the notification effect execution means (e.g. Koatari in effect process for performing a predetermined notification effect, a voice in accordance with the setting of the CPU 126 output speakers 8L, 8R) and advantageously the game media prize to the variable winning device, based on passing through the specific region provided in said variable winning devices, controlled advantageously favorable conditions for the player State control means (e.g., the CPU 106 that executes the big hit release process of S117 based on the occurrence of the V winning), and the specific control means passes the game medium through the starting area during the specific control. When a specific start passage occurs, if the game medium does not pass through the specific area during the specific control, While starting the new the specific control based on the serial specific startup pass, when game media during the specified control is passed through the specific area, the advantageous condition that is controlled based on passing through the specific region After the end, the new specific control based on the specific start passage is started (for example, steps S368 to S374 of the small hit end processing are executed), and the notification effect execution means performs the new specification based on the specific start passage. As the notification effect when the control is performed, the first notification effect is executed when the new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed after the end of the specific control, while the specific start is performed after the advantageous state ends. When the new specific control based on passage is performed, a second notification effect different from the first notification effect is executed (for example, a small hit end effect process). And the process of step S544 is executed based on the notification effect setting table shown in FIG. 14).
According to such a configuration, when a specific start passage in which the game medium passes through the start area occurs during the specific control, a new specific control based on the specific start passage after the end of the specific control without being controlled to the advantageous state. and when a is performed, so are controlled advantageously state different between when a new specific control based on a specific start-up passes after the end of the advantageous state is performed notification effect is performed, the notification effect in accordance with the state of the game It can be executed and the game entertainment can be improved.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1), when the new specific control based on the specific start passage is started after the specific control is finished, the second notification is made in the specific control in which the specific start passage has occurred. A second notification effect execution determination unit that determines whether or not an effect has been executed is provided (for example, the CPU 126 that executes step S554 of the small hit end effect process), and the notification effect execution unit executes the second notification effect execution. When it is determined by the determination means that the second notification effect has been executed, the fact that the specific control is continued in the new specific control based on the specific start passage may be notified (for example, the CPU 126 has a small hit end effect) The processing of step 556 of processing and the step S544 of small hitting effect processing are executed, and the speakers 8L and 8R output sound).
According to such a configuration, when the new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed after the end of the specific control in which the second notification effect is executed, it is notified that the specific control is continued, so that the advantageous state It is possible to make the player feel that the specific control related to the game is being performed, and to improve the gaming interest.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), in the specific control in which the second notification effect is executed, if the game medium that has won the variable winning device passes the specific area, In addition, a special notification effect executing means for executing a special notification effect for notifying that the vehicle is controlled to the advantageous state may be further provided (for example, processing of steps S573 and 574 of the big hit effect processing is executed).
According to such a configuration, when the game medium passes through the specific area of the variable winning device during the specific control in which the second notification effect is executed, it is continuously advantageous even though the advantageous state is once ended. Since the notification effect that the state is controlled is produced, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

(4) in the gaming machine of (1) to (3), the variable display device for displaying deriving the display result performs variable display (for example the first variable display device 4A and the second variable display device 4B), the starting While gaming media area passes, if the starting conditions permitting the start of the variable display has not yet established, the movable holding storage means for storing as a suspension information the information associated with the variable display (eg start winning determination processing and the run CPU 106, stores the random number MR1 and hold storage number RAM 104), when said start condition is satisfied, based on the suspension information stored in the hold memory means, Ru good on the variable display device a variable display control means for controlling the variable display (eg CPU106 for executing the processes of steps S110 to S112), pending table for displaying the pending information stored in the hold memory means Means (for example the first reservation display 85A or the second reservation display 85B), further wherein the specific control means, said specific control based on the specific display resulting display result of the variable display is derived displayed (For example, the small hit release pre-processing 113 is executed after the special symbol stop process of S112), and the hold display means may display the hold information in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize (for example, the first The first hold indicator 85A is provided small at the four corners of the first variable display device 4A, and the second hold indicator 85B is provided small at the four corners of the second variable display device 4B).
According to such a configuration, since the hold information is displayed in a manner that is difficult for the player to recognize, it is possible to make the player feel that the specific control is performed without being based on the hold information, and improve the gaming interest Can be made.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which expands and shows one structural example of a variable winning apparatus. It is a figure which shows the flow of the game ball induced | guided | derived to the upper sphere path | route. It is a block diagram which shows the example of a connection with a main board | substrate, various control boards, and an electrical component. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the microcomputer for production control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during small hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit end process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of production control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit effect production process. It is a figure which shows the structural example of an alerting | reporting effect setting table. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a small hit | end effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big hit effect processing.

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

  A variable prize device 40 is provided at a substantially central position of the game area on the game board 2. FIGS. 2A and 2B are enlarged views showing an example of the configuration of the variable winning device 40, and FIG. 2C is a first special symbol display provided inside the variable winning device 40. FIG. It is a figure which expands and shows apparatus 4A, the 2nd special symbol display apparatus 4B, the 1st reservation display 85A, and the 2nd reservation display 85B. As shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, a first special symbol display device 4 </ b> A and a second special symbol display device 4 </ b> B are provided in the winning space of the variable winning device 40. 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). A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”) that is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be displayed is 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. Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display device. . The special symbol (first special symbol) variably displayed by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol (second special symbol) variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B. Symbol) is also referred to as “second special figure”.

  A first hold indicator 85A and a second hold indicator 85B are provided on the upper left of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B (see FIG. 2C). Each of the first hold indicator 85A and the second hold indicator 85B displays the variable display hold memory number (special figure hold memory number) in the special figure game so that it can be specified (special figure hold memory display). As an example, the first hold indicator 85A displays a variable display hold memory number (first special figure hold memory number) in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A so as to be specified. To do. The second hold indicator 85B displays the variable display hold memory number (second special figure hold memory number) in a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B so as to be specified. The variable display hold storage in the special game occurs when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43 and enters the start winning prize. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of decorative symbols has been established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. The start that is established when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state. The variable display holding storage corresponding to the condition is performed. Each of the first hold indicator 85A and the second hold indicator 85B has a number (for example, “4”, for example) 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. (4) LED should just be comprised.

  In this embodiment, the first hold indicator 85A is provided small in the four corners of the first special symbol display device 4A, and the second special symbol display device 4B is small in the four corners of the second special symbol display device 4B. Is provided. When the first hold indicator 85A and the second special symbol display device 4B are provided in such a manner that it is difficult for the player to visually recognize in this way, when the variable display based on the hold memory is performed and the small hit game state is controlled. In addition, it is possible to make the player feel that the variable display and the small hit game state are not based on the hold memory, and the game entertainment can be improved. The first hold indicator 85A and the second hold indicator 85B are limited to those provided small in the vicinity of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B as shown in FIG. Instead, for example, by providing at the end of the game area, the display of the hold memory may be difficult for the player to visually recognize.

  Further, for example, an image display device configured to display various effect images may be arranged on a back surface in the winning space of the variable winning device 40, which includes a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like. The image display device, for example, corresponds to each of the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A in the special symbol game and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. In the decorative symbol display unit that is a variable display unit divided into a plurality of parts such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be individually identified may be variably displayed.

  Below the variable winning device 40, general winning ports 41L and 41R, first starting winning ports 42L and 42R, a second starting winning port 43, an out port 69, and the like are provided. The first start winning ports 42L and 42R and the second start winning port 43 are always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43 have an electric motor having a pair of movable blades that are changed by a motor or a solenoid into a normal open state in a vertical position and an expanded open state in a tilt position. With a tulip-shaped accessory (ordinary electric accessory), when the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, it is in a normally open state where the game ball is difficult to enter (pass), and when the movable wing piece is in the tilted position, You may comprise so that a ball | bowl may be in the expansion open state which is easy to approach (pass).

  Each of the general winning ports 41L, 41R is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The out port 69 takes in a game ball that has not won any winning area at the bottom of the gaming area and discharges it to the outside of the gaming area.

  The game balls that have entered the first start winning holes 42L and 42R are detected by, for example, the first start port switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first start switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special symbol variable display is executed by the first special symbol display device 4A. The first start condition is established, and the first special figure holding memory number is incremented by one. Here, the first special figure holding memory number is the memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure that has been held without being started even though the first start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined upper limit memory number. It is possible to hold the special figure game on hold until it reaches (for example, “4” or the like). Therefore, when the first special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit storage number, the establishment of the first start condition becomes invalid.

  The game ball that has entered the second start winning opening 43 is detected by, for example, the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the special symbol variable display by the second special symbol display device 4B is executed. The second start condition is established, and the second special figure holding memory number is incremented by one. Here, the second special figure holding memory number is the number of memory of the special figure game using the second special figure that has been held without starting yet although the second start condition is satisfied, and the predetermined upper limit memory number It is possible to hold the special figure game on hold until it reaches (for example, “4” or the like). Therefore, when the second special figure reservation storage number reaches the upper limit storage number, the establishment of the second start condition becomes invalid.

  The game balls that have entered the general winning ports 41L and 41R are detected by, for example, the general winning ball switch 27 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the general winning ball switch 27, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), on the left side of the variable winning device 40, the left and right blade members 32L and 32R slide as movable members serving as a pair of opening and closing members. It is provided so that it can change. The “left” and “right” blade members 32L are connected to a plunger or the like built in a coil of the open solenoid 53 shown in FIG. 4 via a predetermined link mechanism such as a linkage arm.

  In this embodiment, when the open solenoid 53 is in the ON state, the “left” and “right” blade members 32L, 32R are connected to the “left” and “right” accessory entrances 31L, 31R. 1 is set to an open state (a state in which a game ball can enter the variable winning device 40). On the other hand, when the open solenoid 53 is in the OFF state, the “left” and “right” blade members 32L, 32R set the “left” and “right” accessory entrances 31L, 31R as the second state. A closed state (a state in which the game ball cannot enter the variable winning device 40) is set. The blade members 32L and 32R are not limited to those configured to be slidable. For example, the blade members 32L and 32R are configured to be rotatable so that the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened in the first state. The state (the game ball can be easily entered) and the second state, the closed state (if the game ball is more difficult to enter than the first state, even if it is in the open state) Anything can be used as long as it can be changed. As described above, the variable winning device 40 is configured to be able to execute a starting operation that changes between a first state that is advantageous to the player and a second state that is more disadvantageous than the first state for the player. Has been.

  A plurality of upper ball paths 34 through which game balls can flow down and pass are provided inside the variable winning device 40. In addition, a doll model 47 including a foot model 51 is provided in the vicinity of the upper ball path 34 (for example, the left side of the variable winning device 40). The game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 passes through the upper ball path 34 and then enters one of a plurality of areas, such as the specific area 49 and the normal area 50, and is external to the variable winning apparatus 40. Is discharged. At this time, the game ball that has entered the specific area 49 is detected by the specific area switch 24. That is, the specific area switch 24 detects a game ball that has entered the specific area 49 among a plurality of areas provided in the variable winning device 40. In this embodiment, a game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from one of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R opened by the blade members 32L and 32R in the start operation in the small hit game state is specified. Corresponding to entering the area 49 and being detected by the specific area switch 24, the big hit gaming state as the specific gaming state is controlled.

  In FIG. 2A, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are closed, and in FIG. 2B, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are open. Each of the accessory advancing entrances 31L and 31R is an opening that allows the inside and outside of the variable winning device 40 to communicate with each other, and when the open state as shown in FIG. It is possible to enter from the outside to the inside. A game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the winning combination entrances 31L and 31R is detected by the accessory counting switch 23 provided at the inlet to the upper ball path 34, and then the upper part from the inlet. It flows into the ball path 34. Based on the game balls detected by the accessory count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this embodiment, a prize ball is given according to detection by the accessory count switch 23, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the specific area switch 24, the normal area A prize ball may be awarded in accordance with detection of a game ball by the switch 25.

  FIGS. 3A and 3B are views showing the flow of the game ball guided to the upper ball path 34. As shown in FIG. 2A and FIGS. 3A and 3B, a doll model 47 is provided near the upper sphere path 34 as an example of a decorative model. A foot model 51 is attached to the doll model 47 as an example of a movable member serving as a sorting member. The foot model 51 is connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the model solenoid 52 shown in FIG. 4 via a predetermined link mechanism or the like.

  When the model solenoid 52 is in the ON state, as shown in FIG. 3A, the foot model 51 is held above the path of the game ball so as not to contact the game ball flowing down the upper ball path 34. The At this time, the game ball flowing down the upper ball path 34 is guided so as to be distributed to the lower stage 35 without contacting the foot model 51. Thereafter, the game ball enters the specific area 49. On the other hand, when the model solenoid 52 is in the OFF state, as shown in FIG. 3B, the foot model 51 moves downward and comes into contact with the game ball flowing down the upper ball path 34. At this time, the game ball that has flowed down the upper ball path 34 is guided so as to contact the foot model 51 and be distributed to the lower ball path 36. Thereafter, the game ball enters the normal area 50.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the surface of the game board 2 is provided with a windmill for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails. In addition, at the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port 69 into which a game ball that does not win any winning area is taken. Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the game area. There is a decorative LED around each structure in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, the general winning ports 41L and 41R, the first starting winning ports 42L and 42R, the second starting winning port 43, the variable winning device 40, etc.). May be arranged. A hitting operation handle (operation knob) 30 that is operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided at the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3. For example, the hitting operation handle 30 adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle 30 only needs to be provided with a single shot switch for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device and a touch ring (touch sensor). A hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 4 is provided on the lower surface of the game area. A surplus ball receiving tray 6 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 4 is provided below the hitting ball supply tray 4.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the first special symbol display device 4A performs variable display of the special symbol such that a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 42L, 42R. After the first start condition is satisfied, for example, based on the fact that the first start condition for starting variable display of special symbols such as the end of the last special game or the end of the big hit game state is satisfied, Be started. In the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 43, for example, the special symbol game has ended (the special symbol game has not started (start If the conditions for starting the variable display of the second special symbol such as that the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state has been completed are satisfied, Be started. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered (for example, entered) a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variable display is started, after the predetermined time has elapsed, a fixed special symbol that becomes a variable symbol variable display result is displayed. Stop display (derived display). In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) is always stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol. The “small hit” is obtained as a predetermined display result. When the variable display result in the special game is “small hit”, the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state. However, as the confirmed special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, a special symbol different from the small hit symbol may be stopped and displayed (derived display). If a special special symbol (big hit symbol) different from the symbol is displayed in a stopped state, it becomes a “big hit” as the specific display result, and the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, or a special symbol other than the small hit symbol or the big hit symbol If is displayed in a stopped state, it may be “disconnected”.

  In the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes the small hit symbol, for example, by switching the open solenoid 53 from the off state to the on state, the blade members 32L and 32R in the variable winning device 40 Is operated to change the accessory entry 31L, 31R from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined starting manner. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are returned to the closed state, for example, by switching the open solenoid 53 from the on state to the off state. The opening / closing operation of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R performed in such a small hit gaming state is referred to as a starting operation. For example, in the small hit gaming state, the starting operation for opening and closing the accessory entry 31L, 31R is performed a plurality of times such as once or twice. Thus, the starting operation is based on the fact that the game balls that have entered the first starting winning ports 42L and 42R and the second starting winning port 43 are detected by the start port switches 22A and 22B, and the first special symbol display device 4A. In response to the fact that the variable display result in the special game by the second special symbol display device 4B is “small hit”, the bonuses 31L and 31R in the variable winning device 40 are disadvantageous for the player. After changing from the closed state, which is the second state, to the open state, which is the first state advantageous to the player, the state is changed again to the closed state, which is the second state.

  When the special figure display result is “small winning”, for example, depending on the execution form of the opening / closing operation of the accessory and the execution content of the round in the big winning game state based on the occurrence of the V winning (round content at the time of V winning) Small hit types of types may be provided. As an example, in this embodiment, two types of small hits, “first small hit” and “second small hit” are prepared in advance, and a special game using the first special drawing is always special. When the figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “first small hit”, and in the special figure game using the second special figure, the special figure display result is always “small hit” and the small hit type is It is determined as “second small hit”. When the special chart display result is determined to be “small hit” and the small hit type is “first small hit” (a special ball using the first special figure when a game ball enters the first start winning holes 42L and 42R) When a game is played), in the small hit game state, the time for the accessory entrances 31L and 31R to be in the open state (the accessory release time) is 3 seconds, and the number of times the open state is reached (number of times to open) ) Is once. When the special figure display result is “small hit” and the small hit type is determined to be “second small hit” (the game ball enters the second start winning opening 43 and the special figure game using the second special figure is When performed), in the small hit game state, the accessory release time by the accessory opening / closing operation is 1 second, and the number of releases is, for example, 3 times with an interval of 1 second. The timing at which the opening / closing operation of the accessory is started may be after the special figure display result is fixedly displayed (derived display) for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second).

  When a game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from the entrances 31L and 31R opened in the starting operation enters the specific area 49 and is detected by the specific area switch 24, a V prize is generated. . When a V prize is generated, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. In this way, the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a small hit symbol, and the game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device 40 from the accessory entrance 31L, 31R opened by the starting operation is switched to the specific area switch. Corresponding to what is detected by 24, control to make a big hit gaming state is performed.

  In the big hit gaming state, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable winning device 40 change from a closed state where the game ball cannot enter to an open state where the game ball can enter. As an example, the blade members 32L and 32R are driven by an opening solenoid 53, respectively, and after a predetermined time has passed after the accessory entry ports 31L and 31R are changed from a closed state to an open state, or a predetermined number of entries are made. In response to the occurrence of the sphere, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are changed from the open state to the closed state. A unit of operation is defined as one round until such an accessory entry 31L, 31R is changed from the closed state to the open state and then changed to the closed state again. In addition, the number of rounds at the big hit (also referred to as the maximum round value or the maximum number of times the big winning opening is opened) as the maximum number of times the round can be repeatedly executed (can be continued) in the big hit gaming state is, for example, “15”, The predetermined number may be a predetermined number. In addition, as one round, by the blade members 32L and 32R provided in the variable prize winning device 40, the accessory entry points 31L and 31R are changed from the closed state where the game ball cannot enter to the open state where the game ball can enter. The accessory opening / closing operation for returning to the closed state after becoming may be repeated a plurality of times.

  The part opening / closing operation in the round executed in the big hit gaming state is partly or entirely the same as the part opening / closing operation executed in the small hit gaming state when the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit”. You may make it become the operation | movement of. For example, in the first round (first round) executed in the big hit gaming state, the opening time by the opening / closing operation of the accessory is 3 seconds, and the number of times of opening is, for example, at the maximum with an interval of 1 second. You may make it 10 times. In this case, the first accessory opening / closing operation in the first round is the same as the accessory opening / closing operation in the small hit gaming state corresponding to the “first small hit” small hit type.

  Various control boards such as a main board 11 and an effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a signal relay board 13 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, and an interface board are disposed on the back surface of the 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. Signals from the switches 21, 22 </ b> A, 22 </ b> B, 23, 24, 25, 27, and 28 provided on the game board 2 are input to the main board 11. From the main board 11, drive control signals for driving and controlling the solenoids 52, 53, 55 provided on the game board 2 are output.

  In addition, the main board 11 outputs an effect control command as an electric signal for instructing effect control such as image display control, illumination control, and sound effect output control in accordance with the progress of the game. Is transmitted. In addition, the main board 11 outputs a display control signal for controlling the display state of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like. Further, various game information may be transmitted from the main board 11 to a predetermined information terminal board or the like.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 101 that receives detection signals from various switches for game ball detection and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100, and the game control microcomputer 100. A solenoid circuit 102 that outputs drive control signals for various solenoids in accordance with commands is mounted.

  The effect control command as a control signal output from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 is relayed by the signal relay board 13. The main board 11 is provided with a main board side connector corresponding to, for example, the signal relay board 13, and an output buffer circuit is connected between the main board side connector and the game control microcomputer 100. The output buffer circuit can pass a signal only in the direction from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the signal relay board 13 and prevents the signal from being input from the signal relay board 13 to the main board 11. Therefore, there is no room for signals to be transmitted from the production control board 12 or the signal relay board 13 side to the main board 11 side.

  The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte structure, and the first byte indicates MODE (command classification), and the second byte indicates EXT (command type). The leading bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the leading bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the command forms shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 are examples, and other command forms may be used. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one or a plurality of three or more.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11. A game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 5 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 106 that performs control operations according to a program, a game control program, a random number generation program that generates random numbers, and a fixed program. A ROM (Read Only Memory) 105 that stores data and the like, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 104 that provides a work area for the CPU 106, a random number circuit 108, and an input / output port 107 are configured. In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 106 executes a program read from the ROM 105 and uses the RAM 104 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The RAM 104 is provided with various buffers, various flags, various counters, various timers, and the like that are used in processing described later.

  The random number circuit 108 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number 0 for determination to determine whether to win or not based on the display result of variable symbol special display. is there. The random number circuit 108 updates numerical data according to a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 100 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data updated by the random number circuit 108. For example, a predetermined calculation is performed using an ID number of the game control microcomputer 100 (an ID number assigned with a different value for each product of the game control microcomputer 100) stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 105. The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 108. The RAM 104 is a backup RAM that is partly or wholly backed up by a backup power source created on the power supply board.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 106 executes a program read from the ROM 105 and uses the RAM 104 as a work area, thereby executing various processes for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 106 can generate all the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In addition to the game control program, the ROM 105 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 5 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game. For example, the ROM 105 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 106 to make various determinations and determinations, table data constituting a determination table and a type table, and the like. The ROM 105 also has table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 106 to output various control signals from the main board 11, and a variation mode of each symbol in variable display such as special symbols and normal symbols. A variation pattern table for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns is stored.

  The input / output port 107 includes an input port for taking in various signals transmitted to the game control microcomputer 100 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100. Is done.

  The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 4 is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, and performs various effect operations such as sound effect output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of the game effect lamp 9. Control is performed in accordance with an effect control command from the main board 11. As an example, the effect control board 12 includes an effect control microcomputer 120, a sound control unit 122, and a lamp control unit 123.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. The production control microcomputer 120 shown in FIG. 6 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and provides a CPU 126 that performs control operations according to a program, a ROM 125 that stores production control programs, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the CPU 126. RAM 124 and an input / output port 127 are provided. In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 126 executes a program read from the ROM 125 and uses the RAM 124 as a work area, thereby executing a process for controlling the effect operation by the speakers 8L, 8R and the like. The RAM 124 is provided with various buffers, various flags, various counters, various timers, and the like that are used in processing described later. In addition, the CPU 126 can generate various random numbers used on the side of the effect control board 12 as necessary by executing a random number generation program stored in the ROM 125. The present invention is not limited, and a random number circuit that updates numerical data indicating random number values independently of the CPU 126 may be provided separately from these random number generation programs.

  Various pattern tables are stored in the ROM of the effect control microcomputer 120. Various pattern tables include an effect control pattern table and the like. The effect control pattern table includes various effect controls such as the setting contents of the effect control microcomputer 120 by the CPU 126, the sound output control contents of the speakers 8L and 8R, and the lighting control contents of the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. It is only necessary to store a plurality of types of data indicating the contents of these in association with the effect control pattern code that can identify the effect control pattern as the effect control pattern. Each production control pattern is composed of various data for controlling production operations, such as production control process timer setting values, production control process timer judgment values, sound control data, lamp control data, and end codes. Various effects such as the contents of voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R (specified by voice control data, etc.), and the lighting operation contents of the game effect lamp 9 or the decoration LED (specified by lamp control data, etc.). The contents of control, switching timing of effect control, and the like are set.

  The input / output port 127 is an input port for capturing various signals such as a rendering control command transmitted to the rendering control microcomputer 120 and an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside of the rendering control microcomputer 120. It is comprised including. For example, an information signal transmitted to the sound control unit 122 or the lamp control unit 123 is output from the output port of the input / output port 127.

  The sound control unit 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 controls the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R in accordance with the sound effect signal as the information signal input from the game control microcomputer 120. In the lamp control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12, the lighting operation by the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED is controlled in accordance with an electrical decoration signal as an information signal input from the game control microcomputer 120. Is called. The sound control unit 122 and the lamp control unit 123 may be configured to be mounted on a control board provided separately from the effect control board 12.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When power is supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 106). Starts a main process after executing a security check process that is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid.

  In the main process, the CPU 106 first performs necessary predetermined initialization, initialization processing (clearing the RAM 104, processing for periodically interrupting the timer every 2 ms, etc.) and the like. After that, the CPU 106 repeatedly executes the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process in the main process. When executing the display random number update process, the interrupt disabled state is set, and when the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are completed, the interrupt permitted state is set. In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for setting the special symbol variation time, and the display random number update process is a process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. is there.

  When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 106 executes a timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process includes the following processes. In the timer interrupt process, the interrupt permission state is finally set.

(Switch processing) Via the switch circuit 101, the gate switch 21, the start port switch 22A, the start port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the specific area switch 24, the normal area switch 25, the general winning ball switch 27, the lower count switch 28 detection signals are input, and their state determination (for example, whether they are on) is performed.

(Display Control Process) Display control is performed on the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, the normal symbol display device 20, the first hold indicator 85A, and the second hold indicator 85B. For the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in the special symbol display control processing described later. To do.

(Display random number update process) A process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

(Special symbol process processing) The corresponding special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B in a predetermined order is executed. The CPU 106 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

(Production control command control processing) Processing for sending production control commands to the production control microcomputer 120.

(Information output processing) For example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to the hall management computer is output.

(Prize Ball Processing) A prize ball processing is performed for setting the number of prize balls based on detection signals from the start port switch 22A, the start port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the general winning ball switch 27, and the lower count switch 28. . Specifically, on the payout control board in response to detection of winning based on any one of the starting port switch 22A, the starting port switch 22B, the accessory count switch 23, the general winning ball switch 27, and the lower count switch 28 being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to a mounted payout control microcomputer. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

(Output processing) Although a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, the CPU 106 displays the contents relating to ON / OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. Output to output port.

(Special symbol display control processing) Special symbol display control data for effect display of special symbols according to the value of the special symbol process flag is set in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. For example, when the start speed set in the special symbol process is set, the CPU 106 sets the end flag until the end flag is set. Then, the value of the display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by one. Further, the CPU 106 outputs a drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer, whereby the first special symbol and the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. 2 Perform variable display of special symbols.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process (process other than the information output process in the timer interrupt process) is started every 2 ms. In the timer interrupt process, for example, a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred may be set, and the game control process may be executed in the main process.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed by the game control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the CPU 106) mounted on the main board 11. In the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, the lower large winning opening 60, and the variable winning device 40 is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 106 first performs a start winning determination process (step S101).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process. In the start winning determination process, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the first start port switch 22A is turned on (step S201). If it is turned on (for example, the first start port switch 22A is turned on in the switch process). In other words, if the start winning to the first start winning opening 42L, 42R has occurred (step S201; Yes), the CPU 106 of the special game using the first special figure Whether or not the first reserved memory number indicating the reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value (specifically, a first reserved memory number count value for counting the first reserved memory number (stored in the RAM 104). Whether or not the value of 1 is 1) is confirmed (step S202).

  If the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (step S202; No), the CPU 106 updates the start port buffer value provided in the RAM 104, for example, to “1” (step 203), and starts the start port buffer. The pending storage count value corresponding to the value is incremented by 1 (step S207), and the total pending storage count value is incremented by 1 (step S208). Now, since the first start port switch 22A is on and the start port buffer value is “1”, the first reserved memory count value for counting the first special figure reserved memory number is incremented by 1 and the first 1 is added to the total reserved memory count value for counting the total of the number of the 1 special figure reserved memory and the number of the second reserved special figure stored. Subsequently, the CPU 106 extracts the random number value MR1 from the random number circuit 108 and the counter for generating the software random number (step S209), and uses the extracted random number value MR1 as a special figure reservation storage unit (RAM 104) corresponding to the start port buffer value. (Step S210). Then, the CPU 106 performs a setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command for notifying that there has been a win to the start port according to the start port buffer value from the main board 11 to the effect board 12 ( Step S211), setting for transmitting a reserved memory count notification command for notifying the special figure reserved memory count from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (Step S212), and confirming the start port buffer value (Step S213). Now, since the starting port buffer value is “1” (step S213; “1”), the CPU 106 clears the memory of the starting port buffer (step S214).

  When the memory of the start port buffer is cleared in step S214, or when the first start port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; No), or the first reserved storage number has reached the upper limit value. If so (step S202; Yes), the CPU 106 determines whether or not the second start port switch 22B is turned on (step S204). If it is turned on (for example, the second start port switch 22B is turned on in the switch process). In other words, if the start winning to the second start winning opening 43 has occurred (step S204; Yes), the CPU 106 determines whether the second reserved memory number has reached the upper limit value. No (specifically, the value of the first reserved memory number counter (provided in the RAM 104) for counting the second reserved memory number is 1. Luke not) to verify (step S205). When the second start port switch 22B is off, that is, when no start winning to the second start winning port 43 has occurred (step S204; No), or the second reserved memory number reaches the upper limit value. If so (step S205; Yes), the CPU 106 ends the start winning determination process as it is.

  If the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value (step S205; No), the CPU 106 updates the start port buffer value to “2” (step S206), and based on the updated start port buffer value, The processes in steps S207 to S212 described above are executed. That is, the first reserved memory count value for counting the first special figure reserved memory count is incremented by 1 (step S207), the total pending memory count value is incremented by 1 (step S208), and the random value MR1 is extracted (step S207). In step S209, the extracted random number MR1 is stored in the special figure reservation storage unit corresponding to the start port buffer value “2” (step S210). Then, the CPU 106 performs a setting for transmitting a start port winning designation command for notifying that the second start winning port 43 has been won from the main board 11 to the effect board 12 (step S211). Then, a setting for transmitting the reserved memory count notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S212). Then, the CPU 106 confirms the starting port buffer value (step S213). Since the starting port buffer value is “2” (step S; “2”), the CPU 106 clears the memory of the starting port buffer. (Step S215), the start winning determination process is terminated.

  After the start winning determination process is executed in step S101 in FIG. 7, any one of steps S110 to S118 is performed according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the RAM 104 (initial value is “0”). Process. Hereinafter, main processing contents executed in each processing will be described.

  The special symbol normal process in step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal processing, the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is based on the presence or absence of the reserved data stored in the special symbol reservation storage unit provided in the RAM 104. Whether or not to start is determined. In the special symbol normal process, a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol or a confirmed special symbol is set based on numerical data indicating the random number MR1.

  The special symbol variation process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “1”. 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 For example, each time the special symbol variation process is executed in step S111, the value in the special symbol variation timer (special symbol variation timer value) is decremented by 1 or added by 1, whereby the first special symbol display device 4A first Regardless of whether the game is a special game using a special graphic or a special graphic game using the second special graphic in the second special symbol display device 4B, the elapsed time is measured by a common timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached a special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol variation processing uses the special symbol variation in the special symbol game using 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. This is a process for controlling the variation of special symbols in the special figure game by a common processing routine. When the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol variation reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “2”.

  The special symbol stop process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is “2”. 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. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to this embodiment, in the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the predetermined display result is always “small hit”, and the special special symbol is stopped and displayed. The value of the figure process flag is updated to “3”. If the special symbol game using the first special symbol or the second special symbol includes a big hit symbol or an outlier symbol (a symbol that is not a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol), the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, and when the off symbol is stopped and displayed, the value of the special figure process flag may be updated to “0”.

  The small hit release pre-processing in step S113 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this pre-opening process for small hits, the bonus provided in the variable winning device 40 by starting the opening / closing operation of the bonuses in the small hit gaming state based on the fact that the variable display result is “small hit” This includes processing for setting the entrances 31L and 31R to be open.

  The small hit releasing process in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the small hitting opening process, the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened based on the process of measuring the elapsed time since the accessory entrances 31L and 31R are opened and the measured elapsed time. The process etc. which determine whether it became the timing which returns to a closed state from are included.

  The small hit end process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. In this small hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an effect operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is executed by the electric parts (the effect device) for effects such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 Processing that waits until the elapses is included.

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. In this jackpot release pre-processing, the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from one of the accessory advance entrances 31L and 31R that has been opened by the accessory opening / closing operation has passed (entered) the specific area 49. Based on this, a setting for starting a round game in the big hit gaming state is performed.

  The big hit release process in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the big hit release process, a process for controlling the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state is executed. As an example, the process of measuring the elapsed time since the accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable prize winning device 40 are in the open state, the measured elapsed time and the game ball detected by the accessory count switch 23 Based on the number and the like, processing for determining whether or not it is time to return the accessory entry 31L, 31R from the open state to the closed state is performed.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. In this big hit end process, there is a waiting time corresponding to a period in which the presentation operation for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state is performed by the electric parts (production device) for production such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9. Processing that waits until it has passed is included.

  The big hit end process of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This jackpot end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the jackpot gaming state is executed by an electric component (effect device) for effects such as the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 Processing that waits until the waiting time elapses is included.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol normal process. In this special symbol normal process, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the second reserved memory count value indicating the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special diagram is “0” (step S231). . When the second reserved storage count value is not “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the random number MR1 (holding data) stored in association with the holding number “1” from the second special figure holding storage unit. ) Is read (step S232), and the second reserved memory count value is decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved memory unit subordinates to the reserved number “1” (for example, the reserved numbers “2” to “4”). The stored content of the pending data stored in the corresponding entry) is shifted upward by one entry (step S233), and the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “2” (step S234). Here, the hold data read from the second special figure hold storage unit may be stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation provided in the RAM 104 and temporarily stored.

  When the second reserved memory count value is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), the first reserved memory count value indicating the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0”. It is determined whether or not (step S235). When the first reserved storage count value is not “0” in step S235 (step S235; No), the random number MR1 (holding data) stored in association with the holding number “1” from the first special figure holding storage unit. ) Is read (step S236), the first reserved storage count value is decremented by 1, and the entries lower than the reserved number “1” (for example, the reserved numbers “2” to “4” are stored in the first special figure reserved storage unit). The stored content of the pending data stored in the corresponding entry) is shifted upward by one entry (step S237), and the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238). Thus, in the process of step S235, when it is determined in step S231 that the second reserved memory count value is “0”, it is determined whether or not the first reserved memory count value is “0”. To do. Therefore, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

  Note that the special game using the second special figure is not limited to being started in preference to the special graphic game using the first special figure, and the first start winning holes 42L and 42R and the second start winning prize are not limited. Each special game may be executed sequentially according to the order in which the game balls pass (enter) through the mouth 43. In other words, the execution may be started sequentially from the special game corresponding to the previously established start condition without distinguishing between the first start condition and the second start condition. Alternatively, it is determined which one of the first reserved memory count value and the second reserved memory count value is larger, and the special game using a special symbol corresponding to the larger count value is preferentially executed. You may make it do. In this case, the first reserved memory count value is compared with the second reserved memory count value, and if the first reserved memory count value is larger, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1”. On the other hand, if the second reserved storage count value is larger, the variable special figure designation buffer value may be updated to “2”. If the first reserved memory count value and the second reserved memory count value match, the special game using the first special figure may be executed with priority, or the second special figure will be used. The special figure game that has been given may be executed with priority. In this way, by giving priority to the special figure game using the special symbol corresponding to the person with the larger reserved memory count value, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of invalid start winnings.

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, a fixed special symbol is determined (step S248), and a special symbol variation time is set (step S270). In this embodiment, the confirmed special symbol is determined in the special figure game using the first special figure. The special figure display result is always determined to be “small hit” and the small hit type is “first small hit”. In special figure games using two special figures, the special figure display result is always determined based on, for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value so that the special figure display result is determined to be “small hit” and the small hit type is “second small hit”. Determine the design. The special figure fluctuation time is set based on, for example, a special figure fluctuation time setting table prepared in advance and a random value MR1. By setting the special figure change time based on the random value MR1 in this way, the game game ball enters the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43 until the special figure game ends. Since the time becomes random, for example, it is possible to suppress the aiming of the game ball by the player based on the operation of the foot model 51 of the variable winning device 40, and thereby, there is a possibility that the game is likely to occur due to such aiming. Side disadvantages can be suppressed. If the special figure display result of the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure includes “big hit” or “out of line”, for example, a special figure display result prepared in advance is determined. After determining the special figure display result based on the table and the random number value, the determined special symbol corresponding to the special figure display result may be determined.

  Thereafter, according to the variable special symbol designation buffer value, 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. The setting for starting the variation of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the above (step S271). As an example, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a drive signal for updating the display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, a setting is made to transmit a drive signal for updating the display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  After executing the process of step S271, settings are made to transmit various commands for use in starting the change of the special symbol (step S272). For example, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the CPU 106 sends a command to notify the start of variable display using the first special figure from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, special figure fluctuation. Set to send commands to notify the time sequentially. On the other hand, when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 106 sends a command to notify the start of variable display using the first special figure from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, special figure fluctuation. Set to send commands to notify the time sequentially. It should be noted that the order in which the plurality of types of effect control commands are transmitted may be arbitrarily set according to the specifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like.

  Following the setting in step S272, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S249), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. Further, when the first reserved storage count value is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), after a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), the special symbol normal process is terminated. In the demonstration display setting in step S250, a customer waiting demonstration designation command for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5, for example, is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In contrast, it is determined whether or not the transmission 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 not yet transmitted, the transmission setting of the customer waiting demonstration designation command may be performed by setting the storage address of the customer waiting demonstration designation command table in the ROM 506 in the transmission command buffer, for example.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 7 as the small hit release process. In the small hit release process, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the accessory release control time has elapsed (step S331). The accessory release control time is designated in advance according to the small hit type. If the accessory release control time has not elapsed (step S331; No), control of the accessory opening / closing operation such as drive control of the release solenoid 53 is performed based on the drive pattern set in advance according to the small hit type. This is performed (step S332). For example, in the process of step S332, the drive signal for the release solenoid 53 is determined according to whether the release solenoid output data read from the accessory release control pattern is “01 (ON)” or “00 (OFF)”. The output is started or stopped, and the output state of the drive signal is maintained until the accessory opening time or the accessory closing time elapses. Then, when the accessory release time or the accessory close time has elapsed, the next release solenoid output data is read to change the output state of the drive signal, and the output control of the drive signal may be repeated until the end code is reached. That is, in the process of step S332, the output of the drive signal to the opening solenoid 53 is started or stopped, and the accessory entrance 31L, 31R provided in the variable winning device 40 is opened from the closed state by the blade members 32L, 32R. A control for changing to a closed state and a control for changing from an open state to a closed state are performed.

  In step S331, if the waiting time for starting to release an accessory has elapsed (step S331; Yes), it is determined whether or not the waiting time for game ball discharge has elapsed (step S333). If the game ball discharge waiting time has not elapsed in step S333 (step S333; No), or after performing the process of step S332, drive control is set for the model solenoid 52 (step S334). For example, in the process of step S334, the output state may be maintained until a predetermined time elapses after the drive signal output to the model solenoid 52 is started or stopped based on a preparatory distribution operation control pattern or the like.

  Following the processing in step S334, it is determined whether or not each of the accessory count switches 23 is on (step S335). If the accessory count switch 23 is on (step S335; Yes), the in-function game The sphere count value is updated to add 1 (step S337). In addition, when the accessory count switch 23 is turned on in step S335, the time for detecting the game balls discharged from the variable winning device 40 is updated by updating the game ball discharge waiting time. May be secured. In this case, when the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 is not detected, when the game ball discharge waiting time set corresponding to the start of the small hit gaming state has elapsed, A setting for ending the small hit gaming state may be made. In addition, as a game ball discharge waiting time set in response to the start of the small hit game state, the time required for the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 to be discharged (design time) A sufficiently longer time may be set so that the game ball discharge waiting time is not updated even when the accessory count switch 23 is on in step S335.

  If the accessory count switch 23 is off in step S335 (step S335; No), or after executing the processing of step S338, it is determined whether or not the specific area switch 24 is on (step S339). . At this time, if the specific area switch 24 is on (step S339; Yes), the V winning flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is set to the on state (step S340). Moreover, the setting for transmitting the V winning detection command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S341).

  When the specific area switch 24 is off in step S339 (step S339; No), after executing the process of step S341, it is determined whether or not the discharge port switch 25 is on (step S342). At this time, if the discharge port switch 25 is OFF (step S342; No), the small hit opening process is terminated. On the other hand, when the discharge port switch 25 is on (step S342; Yes), it is updated to subtract 1 from the in-game game ball count value (step S343), and then the small hit release process is terminated. To do.

  When the game ball discharge waiting time has elapsed in step S333 (step S333; Yes), it is determined whether or not the in-function game ball count value is “0” (step S344). At this time, if the game ball count value in the bonus game is “0” (step S344; Yes), after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “5” corresponding to the small hit end processing ( In step S345), the small hit opening process is terminated. On the other hand, when the in-function game ball count value is other than “0”, the processing in step S345 is not executed and the small hit releasing process is terminated, and the in-function game ball count value is “0”. Wait until In addition, when the predetermined time has passed without the in-function game ball count value being “0” in step S344, it is determined that an abnormal discharge of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 has occurred, For example, a setting for transmitting an abnormality notification designation command to the effect control board 12 may be performed by executing predetermined error processing.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 7 as the small hit end process. In this small hitting end process, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the small hitting end effect waiting flag stored in the RAM 104 is on (step S361). Here, the small hit end effect waiting flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S365 described later in response to the execution of the effect operation at the end of the small hit gaming state.

  When the small hit end effect waiting flag is OFF in step S361 (step S361; No), a setting for stopping the driving of the model solenoid 52 is performed (step S362). Here, for example, after the setting for starting the driving of the model solenoid 52 is performed by the processing of step S334 shown in FIG. 10, before it is determined that the driving is stopped, in the processing of step S344 It may be determined that the inner game ball count value is determined to be “0” and the process of step S334 is not executed. Even in this case, the driving of the model solenoid 52 can be reliably stopped by the process of step S362.

  After the process of step S362 is executed, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command for notifying the end of the small hit gaming state to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S363). Also, a small hit end effect waiting time is set (step S364). Then, after setting the small hitting end effect waiting flag to the on state (step S365), the small hitting end process is temporarily ended. In this way, after the hit end designation command transmission setting is performed in step S363, until the small hit end effect waiting time set in step S364 elapses, the special symbol process processing corresponding to the occurrence of the timer interrupt is performed. Each time the post-discharge setting process is executed, it is determined in step S361 that the small hit end effect waiting flag is on.

  When the small hit end effect waiting flag is ON in step S361 (step S361; Yes), it is determined whether or not the small hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S366). At this time, if the small hit end effect waiting time has not elapsed (step S366; No), the small hit end processing is once ended. On the other hand, when the small hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S366; Yes), after the small hit end effect waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S367), the V winning flag is on. It is determined whether or not (step S368). When the V winning flag is ON (step S368; Yes), a big hit state start waiting time is set (step S372), and the value of the special figure process flag is a value corresponding to the pre-hit release pre-processing. Is updated (step S374), and the small hit end processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the V winning flag is OFF (step S368; No), the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S369), and then the small hit end processing is terminated. In this way, when the V prize is generated, the special figure process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit release pre-processing, and therefore, when the variable display hold storage is performed in the special figure game (first special figure) Even if the number of reserved memories and the number of second special figure reserved memories are not 0), the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state with priority. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display holding storage is performed in the special game when the small hit game state is controlled, when the V winning is not generated in the small hit game state, When the special winning game based on the hold memory is started after the small hit gaming state is ended, and when the V winning is generated in the small hit gaming state, the special winning game based on the V winning is stored in the reserved memory after the big winning game state is ended. A special game based on it will be started.

  The effect control microcomputer 120 (specifically, the CPU 126) starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, for example, 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, 2 ms). Thereafter, the CPU 126 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring a timer interrupt flag. When a timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 126 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the CPU 126 clears the flag and executes the following effect control process.

  In the effect control process, for example, the CPU 126 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). In this command analysis process, a process according to the received effect control command is performed. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INoT signal and stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM.

  Next, the CPU 126 performs an effect control process. 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 the control of the speakers 8L and 8R, the game expensive lamp 9 and the like is executed. The effect control process is repeatedly performed every time a timer interruption is performed.

  The ROM 125 in the effect control microcomputer 120 stores pattern tables such as various effect control pattern tables. In the various effect control pattern tables, data (effect control patterns) indicating the contents of various effect controls in the period controlled in the big hit game state or the small hit game state is stored for each round game or the like. In each effect control pattern, a plurality of control data for controlling various effect operations such as an effect control process timer setting value, an effect control process timer determination value, sound control data, lamp control data, etc. are set in time series. ing.

  In the small hit game effect, an opening notification effect for notifying that it is being opened is executed in accordance with the opening of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R. For this reason, the small hit game effect is also an open state notification effect for notifying the open state of the upper big prize opening 31. The effect control pattern also includes a pattern for executing such a small hit game effect. Note that the execution timing of the opening notification effect may be specified in the effect control pattern corresponding to the drive timing and stop timing of the opening solenoid 53 specified in the small hit control pattern. For this reason, the effect control pattern for executing the effect during the small hit game may be prepared corresponding to each of the small hit types.

  In addition, in this embodiment, during the period of being controlled to the big hit game state, the fanfare effect, the big hit game effect (the effect executed corresponding to the small hit game period), and the ending effect are provided. Executed. In this embodiment, an effect control pattern is prepared so that such an effect can be executed.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the effect control process in the main process. In the effect control process, the CPU 126 performs any one of S170 to S174 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following processes are mainly executed. In the effect control process, the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are controlled, and an effect corresponding to the big hit game state or the small hit game state is executed.

  The small hit waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. The small hit waiting process is sequentially executed for each timer interrupt, thereby realizing the small hit fanfare effect.

  The small hitting effect process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. In the effect processing during the small hit control, for example, an effect control pattern or the like is set corresponding to the type of the small hit, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the voice control board 13. In addition, there is included processing for controlling various effect operations in the small hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “2” in response to, for example, the end of the small hit gaming state specified by the small hit end specifying command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The small hit end effect process of step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the small hit end effect process, an effect control pattern corresponding to the end of the small hit game state is set, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the audio control board 13. A process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the small hit gaming state, such as outputting, turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by outputting an electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14 It is included. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” in response to the start of the big hit gaming state specified by the hit start specifying command transmitted from the main board 11. On the other hand, when the start of the big hit gaming state is not designated, the value of the effect process flag is initialized to “0”.

  The big hit effect process in step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the big hit effect processing, sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting the sound number data to the sound control board 13, and the game effect lamp 9 and decoration are output by outputting the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. This includes processing for controlling various performance operations in the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the LEDs for use. Then, for example, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” in response to receiving a hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11.

  The ending effect process in step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. In this ending effect process, an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state is set, and sound and sound effects are output from the speakers 8L and 8R by outputting sound number data to the sound control board 13. Included is a process for controlling various effect operations corresponding to the end of the big hit gaming state, such as turning on / off / flashing the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED by the output of the electric decoration signal to the lamp control board 14. Yes. Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” in response to the end of the effect operation.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S171 in FIG. 12 as the small hitting medium effect process. In this small hitting effect process, the CPU 126 first checks whether or not a small hitting end designation command has been received from the main board 11 (step S541). It is determined whether or not it is a notification effect execution timing for executing the effect (step S542). The specific notification effect is an effect that is executed when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is continuously controlled to the small hit gaming state from the state in which the gaming state is controlled to the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state. That is, the specific notification effect is the first start prize when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied because the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state. When a game ball enters the mouths 42L, 42R and the second start winning opening 43 and a start winning is generated, and the variable display hold storage is performed in the special game corresponding to the established start condition, the hold storage is performed. This is executed when the variable display based on is performed and the game is again controlled to the small hit gaming state. Hereinafter, such a small hit game state is also referred to as “a small hit game state based on the hold memory”. The notification effect execution timing is determined by, for example, determining whether or not the elapsed time of the small hit gaming state measured by the timer corresponds to a notification effect execution period predetermined by the effect pattern.

  When it is the notification effect execution timing (step S542; Yes), the CPU 126 determines whether or not the notification effect designation buffer value stored in the RAM 124 is “0” (step S543). The notification effect designation buffer value is set to “0” as an initial value and is updated in the small hit end effect process of FIG. 15 described later, and a value corresponding to the state when the small hit gaming state occurs is set. Is done. Specifically, the notification effect designation buffer value is not when the small hit game state is continuously controlled from the state controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state (the small hit based on the hold memory). “0” is set when the game is not in a gaming state, and when the small hit game state is controlled continuously from the state controlled to the small hit game state (the small hit based on the hold memory after the small hit game state) In the case of a gaming state), “1” is set, and when the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state continuously from the state controlled to the big hit gaming state (the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory after the big hit gaming state) In the case of (2), when “2” is set and the state where the notification effect buffer value is “2” is controlled to the small hit gaming state continuously (small hit gaming state) 2 consecutive times later "3" is set in the Koatari when playing state) based on the distillate storage.

  When it is not the notification effect execution timing (step S542; No), when the notification effect designation buffer value is “0” (step S543; Yes), that is, when it is not the timing to execute the specific notification effect, or the specific notification effect is displayed. In the small hit gaming state that is not executed, the CPU 126 performs a small hit effect such that, for example, the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9 perform an effect corresponding to the operation of the blade members 31L and 31R of the variable display device 40. Control is set (step S545), and the small hitting effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the notification effect designation buffer value is not “0” (step S543; No), the CPU 126 executes the notification effect according to the notification effect designation buffer value based on the notification effect setting table stored in the ROM 125, for example. Is set (step S544), and the process is terminated. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a notification effect setting table. In the example shown in FIG. 14, the contents of the notification by the speakers 8L and 8R are shown. When the notification effect designation buffer value is “1”, a sound output of “revenge chance!” Is made, and the notification effect designation buffer value is “2”. In this case, the voice output of “one more time!” Is made, and when the notification effect designation buffer value is “3”, the voice output of “still more!” Is made. However, the performance using the game effect lamp 9 may be performed without being limited to the performance using the speakers 8L and 8R. In the example shown in FIG. 14, one notification content corresponds to the value of the notification effect designation buffer, but a plurality of notification contents correspond to each notification effect specification buffer value. The notification content may be set based on a small hit type, a random number value, or the like.

  When a small hitting end designation command is received from the main board 11 in step S541 (step S541; Yes), settings are made to end the small hitting effect (step S546), and the value of the effect process flag is set to the small hit effect. After updating to “2” which is a value corresponding to the end process (step S547), the small hitting medium effect process is ended.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S172 of FIG. 12 as the small hit end effect processing. In this small hit end effect process, the CPU 126 first confirms whether or not a V winning detection command, which is a command indicating that a V winning has been detected, has been received from the main board 11 (step S551). When the command is not received (step S551; No), the start board winning designation command which is a command indicating that the start winning to the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second start winning opening 43 has occurred is the main board. 11 is confirmed (step S552). When the total number of reserved memories is not “0” when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled in the small hit gaming state, the start opening prize designation command is used in the special game using the first special figure or the second special figure. Is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect board 12 when there is a variable display hold memory). When the start opening prize designation command has not been received (step S552; No), that is, when there is no variable display hold storage in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the notification effect designation in the RAM 124 is designated. The buffer value is updated to “0” (step S553). Thereby, after the small hit gaming state is ended, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43 and is controlled to the small hit gaming state, the specific notification effect Is not executed.

  Further, when the start opening prize designation command is received (step S551; Yes), that is, when there is a variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the notification effect designation is made. It is determined whether or not the buffer value is “2” or more (step S554). As described above, the notification effect designation buffer value is set to “2” when the currently controlled small hit gaming state is based on the reserved memory after the big hit gaming state, and the notification effect buffer “3” is set when the state is further controlled to the small hit gaming state from the state in which the value is “2”. For this reason, the process of step S554 is a process of determining whether or not the currently controlled small hit gaming state is continuous with the big hit gaming state. In other words, the process of step S554 is a process of determining whether or not a specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “2” or “3” has been executed in the currently controlled small hit gaming state. Become. Then, when the notification effect designation buffer value is less than “2” (that is, “0” or “1”) (step S554; No), the CPU 126 updates the notification effect designation buffer value to “1”. Thus, when the small hit game state based on the hold memory is controlled after the end of the small hit game state, in the process of step S544 in the small hit medium effect process of FIG. A voice output “Chance!” Is made (see FIG. 14).

  On the other hand, when the notification effect designation buffer value is “2” or more (that is, “2” or “3”) (step S554; Yes), the notification effect designation buffer value is updated to “3” (step S556). As a result, when the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “2” or “3” is being executed in the currently controlled small hit gaming state (in the small hit gaming state continuous with the big hit gaming state) In some cases, when the small hit game state is controlled based on the hold memory after the small hit game state is finished, in the process of step S544 in the small hit medium effect process of FIG. A voice output saying “Still still!” Is made (see FIG. 14). By such specific notification effect, when the small hit game state after the big hit gaming state is controlled further to the small hit gaming state, the player feels that the small hit gaming state is related to the big hit gaming state. Can improve the interest of the game.

  When the notification effect designation buffer value is updated in any one of steps S553, S555, and S556, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” that is a value corresponding to the small hit waiting process (step S557), the small hit end effect process is ended.

  When the V prize designation command is received from the main board 11 in step S551 (step S551; Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the start opening prize designation command is received from the main board 11 (step S558). When the winning designation command is not received (step S558; No), the notification effect designation buffer value is updated to “0” (step S559). That is, regardless of whether or not a V prize has occurred, when there is no variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the notification effect designation buffer value is initially set to “0”. Turn into. Thereby, after the small hit gaming state is ended, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43 and is controlled to the small hit gaming state, the specific notification effect Is not executed.

  When the start opening winning designation command is received (step S558; Yes), that is, when the special game based on the stored memory is executed after the big hit gaming state, the notification effect designation buffer value is “2” or more. It is determined whether or not there is (step S560). When the notification effect designation buffer value is less than “2” (that is, “0” or “1”) (step S560; No), the CPU 126 updates the notification effect designation buffer value to “2”. As a result, when the big hit game state by the V winning is finished and the small hit game state based on the hold memory is controlled, in the processing of step S544 in the small hit medium effect process of FIG. Will output a voice message “One more time!” (See FIG. 14).

  On the other hand, when the notification effect designation buffer value is “2” or more (that is, “2” or “3”) (step S560; Yes), the notification effect designation buffer value is updated to “3” (step S556). With this process, when the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “2” or “3” is executed in the currently controlled small hit gaming state, the notification effect designation buffer value is set to “3”. And the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “3” is performed in the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory after the big hit gaming state is ended. As a result, when the big hit gaming state based on the V winning is finished and the small hit gaming state based on the stored memory is controlled twice or more consecutively, a specific notification is made in the process of step S544 in the small hit middle effect processing of FIG. As an effect, a voice output “Still More!” Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R (see FIG. 14).

  When the notification effect designation buffer value is updated in any one of steps S559, S561, and S562, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” that is a value corresponding to the big hit effect process (step S557), the small hit end effect process is ended.

  As described above, in this embodiment, as the specific notification effect, the V winning is not generated in the small hit gaming state, and the small hit gaming state based on the stored memory is controlled after the small hit gaming state is ended. Since the V winning is generated in the small winning game state and the big hit gaming state controlled by the V winning is finished, the different effects are executed when the small winning gaming state based on the stored memory is controlled. Notification according to the state of the game can be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S173 of FIG. 16 as the big hit effect processing. In this jackpot effect processing, the CPU 126 first checks whether or not a jackpot end designation command indicating that the jackpot gaming state is finished is received from the main board 11 (step S571), and receives the jackpot end designation command. If not (step S571; No), it is determined whether or not it is a special notification effect execution timing for executing the special notification effect (step S572). The special notification effect is executed when the V winning is generated and the game is controlled to the big win game state in the small hit game state in which the specific notification effect corresponding to the notification effect designation buffer value “2” or “3” is executed. This is a production. That is, the special notification effect is executed when the V winning is generated and controlled to the big hit gaming state in the small hit gaming state continuous to the big hit gaming state. The determination of the special notification effect execution timing is performed, for example, by determining whether or not the elapsed time of the big hit gaming state measured by the timer corresponds to a special notification effect execution period predetermined by the effect pattern.

  When it is the special notification effect execution timing (step S572; Yes), the CPU 126 determines whether or not the notification effect designation buffer value stored in the RAM 124 is “2” or more (step S573), and the notification effect designation buffer. When the value is equal to or greater than “2” (that is, “2” or “3”) (step S573; Yes), a setting for executing a special notification effect is performed (step S574), and the big hit effect processing is terminated. . As a special notification effect, for example, a sound output of “successful big hit!” Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and notification that the game is continuously controlled to the big hit gaming state is performed. However, the performance using the game effect lamp 9 may be performed without being limited to the performance using the speakers 8L and 8R.

  When it is not the special notification effect execution timing (step S572; No), or when the notification effect designation buffer value is less than “2” (that is, “0” or “1”) (step S573; No), that is, the specific notification. When it is not time to execute an effect, or in the small hit gaming state where the specific notification effect is not executed, the CPU 126 performs operations of the blade members 31L and 31R of the variable display device 40 by the speakers 8L and 8R and the game effect lamp 9, for example. The big hit effect control is set so that the corresponding effect is performed (step S575), and the big hit effect process is terminated.

  When a big hit end designation command is received from the main board 11 in step S571 (step S571; Yes), settings are made to end the big hit effect (step S546), and the value of the effect process flag corresponds to the ending effect process. After updating the value to “4” (step S575), the small hitting medium effect process is terminated.

  Hereinafter, a specific operation example in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R is detected by the first start opening switch 22A, or a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 43 Is detected by the second start port switch 22B, the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the special figure using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. The game is executed. And, in the special figure game using the first special figure and the second special figure, the special figure display result is always determined as “small hit”, and the small hit symbol that is the open display result is derived and displayed as the confirmed special symbol. The When the variable display result that is the open display result is derived and displayed, the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state by the update setting of the special figure process flag in step S112 of FIG. At this time, for example, based on the small hit type, the accessory advance entrances 31L and 31R formed by the variable winning device 40 are changed from the closed state to the open state by the control in step S332 shown in FIG. The opening / closing operation of the accessory is performed.

  Thus, the game ball that has entered the variable winning device 40 from either of the accessory entrances 31L and 31R, which has been opened in the small hit game state, passes (enters) the specific area 49 by the specific area switch 24. If detected (step S339 in FIG. 10; Yes), the V winning flag is set to ON in step S340. Thereafter, in response to the V winning flag being on when the small hit gaming state ends (step S368 in FIG. 11; Yes), the processing of steps S372 and S376 is executed, and so on. The gaming state in 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, although a start winning has occurred, the start condition for starting the variable display game is determined by the fact that the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit game state or the big hit game state, etc. When is not established, variable display holding storage corresponding to the start condition is performed (start winning prize determination process in FIG. 8). Then, in the small hit game state in which the variable display hold storage has occurred, when the game ball does not pass (enter) the specific area 49 (step S368; No in FIG. 11), the variable display is made by the end of the small hit game state. When the game start condition is met and variable display based on the hold memory is executed, on the other hand, when the game ball passes (enters) the specific area 49 (step S368; Yes), the game ball starts by passing the specific area 49 When the big hit gaming state is completed, the variable display game start condition is satisfied, and variable display based on the hold memory is executed.

  Then, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the small hit gaming state and is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory, the identification is performed by the processing in step S555 of FIG. As a notification effect, a voice output “Revenge chance!” Is output from the speakers 8L and 8R. On the other hand, when the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the big hit gaming state and is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory, the speaker 8L, 8R is used as a specific notification effect by the process of step S561 in FIG. Will output a voice message "One more time!" Further, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory is controlled, and by the end of the small hit gaming state, the variable display game start condition is established and the small hit gaming state based on the holding memory is controlled. Sometimes, that is, when the game state is controlled to the small hit game state two or more times continuously after the big hit game state is ended, the speaker 8L, 8R outputs “Still More!” As a specific notification effect by the process of step S556 in FIG. Is output. Thus, the variable display game start condition is satisfied when the variable display game start condition is established by the end of the small hit gaming state and the small hit game state is controlled based on the hold memory, and the variable display game start condition is satisfied by the end of the big hit gaming state. Since the notification effect according to the state of the game is executed by executing a different specific notification effect when the small hit game state based on the hold memory is controlled, the interest of the game can be improved. it can. Furthermore, when the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the big hit gaming state and is controlled to the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory, or the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the small hit gaming state. When the small hit gaming state based on the hold memory is controlled, a notification that the small hit gaming state is continuously executed, such as “one more time!” Or “still more!” Is given. The player can be made to feel that the winning game state is related to the big hit gaming state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the start condition of the variable display game is established by the end of the big hit game state and the small hit game state is controlled based on the hold memory, the game ball is in a specific area in the small hit game state. When the vehicle has passed (entered) 49, a special notification effect for notifying that the game is continuously controlled to the big hit gaming state is executed by the processing in step S574 of FIG. Thereby, even if the big hit game state is once ended, it is notified that the big hit game state is continuously controlled, so that it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2 (c), the first hold indicator 85A for displaying the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is the first special symbol display 4A. A second hold indicator 85B, which is provided small at the four corners and displays the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the second special figure, is provided small at the four corners of the second special symbol display 4B. The display by the holding display 85A and the second holding display 85B is difficult for the player to visually recognize. Thus, when the variable display based on the hold memory is made and the small hit game state is controlled, the player can feel that the variable display or the small hit game state is made without being based on the hold memory. Can improve the game entertainment.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described, but only one special symbol display device is provided. Also good.

  In addition, the first start winning holes 42L and 42R corresponding to the first special symbol display device 4A and the second start winning holes 43 corresponding to the second special symbol display device 4B are provided as a plurality of start areas. It is not limited, For example, a plurality of starting areas such as four or more may be provided. In this case, a start condition for executing a special game using different special symbols may be established based on the detection of a start winning game ball in each start area.

  In the above embodiment, in the special figure game using the first special figure or the second special figure, the special figure display result is always “small hit”, and the small hit types are “first small hit” and “second small bonus”. It was explained as providing “winning”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and “big hit” or “off” may be provided as a special figure display result, or a plurality of big hit types may be provided. Further, only one of “first small hit” and “second small hit” may be provided as the small hit type.

  Further, in the big hit gaming state based on the occurrence of the V prize, a round is executed in which the “left” and “right” accessory entrances 31L and 31R provided in the variable winning device 40 are opened, For example, the opening control of the special variable winning device different from the variable winning device 40 is performed or a predetermined number (for example, 2000) is performed. Game balls) may be paid out as prize balls.

  In the above embodiment, 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 satisfied, but the variable display game based on the start condition previously established When the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the game is being executed or the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the small hit gaming state or the big hit gaming state, Although the variable display hold storage corresponding to the established start condition is performed, when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second start Even if the game ball passes (enters) the winning opening 43, it is determined that the start winning is invalid, and the variable display holding storage is not performed. Further, even if the game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second starting winning opening 43 in a period other than when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state. You may provide the period when a start prize is judged invalid.

  In the above embodiment, when a game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R or the second starting winning opening 43, a special game using the first special figure or the second special figure is performed. However, it is also possible to perform the accessory opening / closing operation control of the variable display device 40 without playing such a special game. In this case, the storage start of the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 42L, 42R and the second start winning opening 43 is performed, and the role of the variable display device 40 is determined based on the reserved storage. The object opening / closing operation control may be performed.

  In the above embodiment, the variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the first special figure and the variable display hold memory in the special figure game using the second special figure are each set to the upper limit storage number “4”. However, the upper limit storage number may be “1” to “3”, or may be “5” or more.

  In addition, the device configuration, data configuration, and processing shown in the flowchart of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  Programs and data for realizing part or all of the configuration and functions of the pachinko gaming machine 1 are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium. Alternatively, it may be distributed in advance by preinstalling 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.

1 Pachinko machine 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 11 Main board 12 Production control board 22A First start port switch 22B Second start port switch 23 Upper count switch 24 Specific area switch 25 Normal area switch 28 Lower count switch 40 Variable winning devices 42L, 42R First winning port 43 Second winning port 49 Specific area 100 Microcomputer 104 for game control RAM
105 ROM
106 CPU
108 Random number circuit 120 Production control microcomputer 124 RAM
125 ROM
126 CPU

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game by firing a game medium in a game area,
A variable winning device that is provided in the gaming area and changes between an open state in which game media can be won and a closed state in which game media cannot be won;
Specific control means for performing specific control to change the variable winning device from the closed state to the open state based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the start area provided in the game area;
In accordance with the specific control, notification effect executing means for performing a predetermined notification effect;
Game media prize to the variable winning device, said variable winning based on passing through the specific region provided in the apparatus, a favorable state control means for controlling an advantageous beneficial state for the player,
With
In the case where a specific start passage in which a game medium passes through the start area occurs during the specific control, the specific control means, when the game medium does not pass through the specific area during the specific control, On the other hand, when the game medium passes through the specific area during the specific control while the new specific control based on the specific start passage is started after the end of the game, the control is performed based on the fact that the specific area has passed Start the new specific control based on the specific start passage after the end of the advantageous state;
When the new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed after the end of the specific control, the notification effect executing means is the first as the notification effect when the new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed. While performing the notification effect, when the new specific control based on the specific start passage is performed after the end of the advantageous state, a second notification effect different from the first notification effect is executed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.   In the specific control in which the second notification effect is executed, a special notification effect for notifying that the game medium won in the variable winning device passes through the specific area and is controlled to the advantageous state continuously. Further comprising a special notification effect executing means for executing,
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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