JP6353515B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more specifically, a first variable display means for variably displaying first identification information, a second variable display means for variably displaying second identification information, and a game A special variable winning means provided in the area and changeable between a first state advantageous to the player and a second state disadvantageous to the player, wherein the special variable winning means is changed from the second state to the first state. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that can be changed to a special state and that can be controlled to a special state that is more easily controlled to the advantageous state than a normal state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game medium wins (passes) a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are played. Is paid out to the person. Furthermore, variable display means for displaying (variably displaying) the identification information in a variable manner when the game medium wins in the winning area (start condition is established) is provided, and the specific display result (big hit) is displayed as the identification information display result in the variable display means. Some are configured to be controllable to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player when the symbol is derived. In the specific gaming state, a round game is performed in which the special winning award means (an attacker or a big winning combination) provided in the gaming area is set to an open state in which the gaming medium can be won.

  In such a gaming machine, a large winning combination serving as one special variable winning means includes a determination unit per probability variation and a distribution device, and game media received in the large winning combination is determined per probability variation and the determination unit. Some have been proposed to distribute to other than the part (for example, Patent Document 1). Then, when the game medium enters the determination unit per probability variation, the probability variation per unit is determined, and a predetermined condition for establishing a special gaming state in which a specific display result is more easily derived than in the normal gaming state is satisfied.

JP 2006-174874 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition for establishing a special gaming state is satisfied based on a result of distribution of gaming media accepted by one special variable winning means. It is difficult to increase the interest in the game because the player feels that the player contributes to whether or not the game is in the special game state.

  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 enhances the interest of the player in the game and improves the gaming interest.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention provides a first variable display means (for example, a first special symbol display device 4A) that performs variable display of first identification information (for example, a special symbol or a decorative symbol). And image display device 5), second variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information (for example, second special symbol display device 4B, image display device 5 etc.), and provided in the game area for the player Special variable winning means (for example, special variable winning ball devices 7A, 7B, etc.) that can change between an advantageous first state (for example, an open state) and a second state (for example, a closed state) that is disadvantageous to the player are provided. The special variable winning means can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) for changing the second state from the second state to the first state, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the advantageous state is more than the normal state. A gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) that can be controlled in a special state (such as a probable variation state) that is easily controlled by a specific area (for example, a location where the specific area switch 24 is installed) when the gaming machine is in the advantageous state Based on the fact that the game medium has passed, the condition establishment control means (for example, the CPU 103 that executes the processing of steps S315 to S317) that can establish the predetermined condition, and the special variable winning means include the first and the special variable winning device (such as the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B), different from the second special variable winning device (such as the special variable winning ball device 7A) and the first special variable winning device, the second special variable winning and a detectable detection means game media finishers means, when the first special variable winning device is changed to the first state wherein the predetermined condition is formed If the second special variable winning means changes to the first state, the predetermined condition can be satisfied (for example, the game ball won in the lower large winning opening is detected by the specific area switch 24 while The game ball that won the big prize opening is not detected by the specific area switch 24), and the specific area is arranged downstream of the detection means so that the game medium that has passed the detection means can pass through, After the predetermined condition is established by the condition establishment control means, it is not determined whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area, and the advantageous state changes the special variable winning means to the first state. Including a specific advantageous state in which the predetermined condition can be satisfied when the number of round games to be executed reaches a specific number of times, and is controlled to the advantageous state based on a variable display of the first identification information. The ratio of being controlled to the specific advantageous state is different between when it is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information.
According to such a structure, a player's interest in a game can be raised and a game interest can be improved.
The specific area may be provided inside the special variable winning means (one or both of the first special variable winning means and the second special variable winning means) changed to the first state. Further, depending on which of the first special variable winning means and the second special variable winning means the game medium has won, the ratio at which the condition establishment control means establishes the predetermined condition may be varied.
You may provide the control means which controls changing the said 2nd special variable winning means from the said 2nd state to the said 1st state.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, the gaming area includes a first gaming area (for example, the left gaming area 2A) and a second gaming area (for example, the right gaming area 2B) that is different from the first gaming area. The first game area is provided with a first start area (for example, a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A) of the start area through which game media can always pass. The second game area includes a second start area that is different from the first start area in the start area (for example, a second start prize opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B), and the second start area. In a first variable state in which the game medium can pass (for example, an open state or an enlarged open state) and a second variable state in which it is difficult or impossible to pass (for example, a closed state or a normal open state). Variable variable starting prize winner (For example, a normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B), a passing area (for example, a passing gate 41) different from the first starting area and the second starting area, the first special variable winning means, and the second special variable. And a normal variable display means (for example, a normal symbol display) for variably displaying normal identification information (for example, a normal symbol or the like) and deriving a display result based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the passing area. 20) and a predetermined display result (for example, per common map) determined in advance as the display result of the normal identification information, the variable start winning means is changed from the second variable state to the first variable state. Variable start winning control means for changing (for example, the CPU 103 for executing the normal symbol process in step S16), and the variable start winning control means includes the special start winning control means. Control that changes the variable start winning means between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode in which the game medium easily passes through the second start area when in the normal state. (For example, the CPU 103 for determining the universal map display result shown in FIG. 17B, etc.), the first variable display means is based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first starting area. A variable display of the identification information (for example, a special figure game using the first special figure) is performed, and the second variable display means generates the second identification information (based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting area). For example, a game medium that is variably displayed on the second special variable winning means, such as a special figure game using a second special figure, is displayed in the specific area more than the game medium that has won the first special variable winning means. Easy to be guided to (for example, 18 or 20), when the second variable display means is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information, the first variable display means uses the first variable display means. Based on the variable display of the identification information, the second special variable winning means is changed to the first state in a specific changing manner in which the game medium is more likely to win than when it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10B). The game medium guided to the first game area is the second game based on the determination shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B). It may be difficult to be guided to the area (for example, the game ball is guided along the nail array PL).
In such a configuration, in the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information by the first variable display unit, the game medium is won in the special variable winning unit while suppressing the ratio of the special state when the predetermined condition is satisfied. While preventing the frequent occurrence of the advantageous state that is difficult to perform, in the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information by the second variable display means, the ratio of entering the special state when the predetermined condition is satisfied is increased to improve the game entertainment Can do.

(3) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the gaming area includes a first starting area (for example, a first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A) in the starting area through which a game medium can always pass. And a second start area different from the first start area in the start area (for example, a second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B) and the game medium can pass through the second start area. Variable start prize that can be changed between a first variable state (for example, an open state or an enlarged open state) and a second variable state that is difficult or impossible to pass (for example, a closed state or a normal open state). Means (for example, a normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B) and a passing area (for example, a passing gate 41) different from the first starting area and the second starting area are provided, and the game medium passes through the passing area. Based on this, normal variable display means (for example, the normal symbol display device 20) for variably displaying the normal identification information (for example, normal symbol) and deriving the display result, and the display result of the normal identification information are predetermined. Variable start winning control means for changing the variable start winning means from the second variable state to the first variable state when a predetermined display result (for example, per ordinary figure) is derived (for example, normal symbol process processing in step S16) And the variable start winning control means in the advantageous change mode in which the game medium is more likely to pass through the second start area than in the normal state when in the special state. It is possible to control the start winning means to change between the first variable state and the second variable state (for example, to determine a normal map display result shown in FIG. 17B). CPU 103, etc.), the first variable display means performs variable display of the first identification information (for example, a special figure game using the first special figure) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the first starting area. The second variable display means performs variable display of second identification information (for example, a special figure game using the second special figure) based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the second starting area, and The variable display of the second identification information by the two variable display means is executed with priority over the variable display of the first identification information by the first variable display means (for example, after executing the processes of steps S231 and S235, the steps S111 to S111). The game medium that has won the second special variable winning means is more easily guided to the specific area than the game medium that has won the first special variable winning means (e.g., the part that executes the process of S113). (For example, guidance of a winning ball shown in FIG. 18 or FIG. 20), when the second variable display means is controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information, the first variable display means performs the first Based on the variable display of the identification information, the second special variable winning means is changed to the first state in a specific changing manner in which the game medium is more likely to win than when it is controlled to the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 10B). Based on the determination shown in FIGS. 13 (A) and 13 (B), the portion in which the big hit release process in step S115 is executed, etc.), the game medium launched into the game area is the first start area. It may be guided to any of the second start areas (for example, the game area 2 shown in FIG. 21).
In such a configuration, in the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information by the first variable display unit, the game medium is won in the special variable winning unit while suppressing the ratio of the special state when the predetermined condition is satisfied. While preventing the frequent occurrence of the advantageous state that is difficult to perform, in the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information by the second variable display means, the ratio of entering the special state when the predetermined condition is satisfied is increased to improve the game entertainment Can do.

(4) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (3), the number of executions of the round game in which the special variable winning means is the first state in the advantageous state is a specific number (for example, “14”, etc.) When the second special variable winning means is changed to the first state at the time, the round game execution number is other than the specific number (for example, “1” to “13”). Round game control means for changing the first special variable winning means to the first state (for example, the CPU 103 executing the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 and the big hit open process in step S115), and the second special variable winning prize. The game media won in the means is more easily guided to the specific area than the game media won in the first special variable winning means (for example, as shown in FIG. 18 or FIG. 20). In the advantageous state, for example, a first change mode in which the game medium can easily win the second special variable winning means in the specific number of round games (for example, a maximum winning opening opening time of 29.29). A first advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state where the big hit type is “second big hit” shown in FIG. 13B) and the like are changed to the first state in 5 seconds, etc., and the second special variable winning means is a game The second advantageous state (for example, the big hit type shown in FIG. 13B) that changes to the first state in the second change mode in which the medium is difficult to win (for example, the maximum winning opening opening upper limit time is 0.05 seconds) is “first”. "Big hit game state" or the like).
In such a configuration, the player's interest in a specific number of round games can be increased, and the game interest can be improved.

(5) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (4), the number of executions of the round game in which the special variable winning means is in the first state in the advantageous state is a specific number (for example, “14”, etc.) When the second special variable winning means is changed to the first state at the time, the round game execution number is other than the specific number (for example, “1” to “13”). Round game control means for changing the first special variable winning means to the first state (for example, the CPU 103 executing the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 and the big hit open process in step S115), and the second special variable winning prize. The game media won in the means is more easily guided to the specific area than the game media won in the first special variable winning means (for example, as shown in FIG. 18 or FIG. 20). In the advantageous state, the first advantageous state in which the upper limit number of round games is equal to or greater than the specific number (for example, a big hit gaming state in which the big hit type shown in FIG. 22 is “second big hit”). In addition, there may be a second advantageous state in which the upper limit number of round games is less than the specific number of times (for example, a big hit game state in which the big hit type shown in FIG. 22 is “first big hit”).
In such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's interest in whether or not the number of executions of the round game is greater than or equal to the specific number of times, thereby improving the game interest.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), control for changing the first special variable winning means and the second special variable winning means between the first state and the second state. A special prize winning control means for performing, and the second special variable prize winning means regulates a change to the first state when being controlled to the second state by the special variable prize control means. A change restricting section may be provided, and the first special variable winning means may not be provided with the special winning change restricting section.
In such a configuration, a special winning change restricting portion is provided in the second special variable winning means that is likely to satisfy the predetermined condition for entering the special state, and the second special variable winning means is forcibly set by the unauthorized member or the like in the first state. As a result, it is possible to guarantee an opportunity to enter a special state while preventing an illegal act such as illegally establishing a predetermined condition.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the various control boards etc. which were mounted in the pachinko game machine. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for game counted on the main board side. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the data holding area for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a figure which shows the example of determinations, such as a special figure display result. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release pre-processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the big winning opening etc. which are opened. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit release process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of processing after big hit release. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a jackpot end process. It is the flowchart etc. which show an example of a normal symbol process process. It is a figure which shows the operation example which guide | induces the game ball which approached into the big winning opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of a round game. It is a figure which shows the other example of an operation | movement which guide | induces the game ball which approached to the big winning opening. It is a figure which shows the structural example which does not divide a game area | region. It is a figure which shows the modification of big winning opening open upper limit time and a round upper limit judgment value. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of execution of the round game based on the setting shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the modification which changes a probability change determination ratio according to a big winning opening.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided. For example, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the image display device 5, and the passing gate 41 is provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed between a closed state in a vertical position and an open state in a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) is provided and a second start winning opening is formed. As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening. Do not close. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning hole. ) Make it open. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is normally opened when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter (pass) through the second start winning opening, while the expansion when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter (pass) more easily than an open state. Thus, in the right game area 2B, the first variable state in which the game ball can pass (enter) through the second start winning opening, and the second variable in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry) is difficult. An ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B that can change to a variable state is provided.

  The game balls guided to the left game area 2A, which is the first game area, by the arrangement of the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, etc. in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are the second game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass through the passing gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B, or to pass (enter) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B which is the second game area has a first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A provided in the left game area 2A which is the first game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass (enter).

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

  Two special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are provided in the right game area 2B which is the second game area.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7A includes an upper prize winning door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door shown in FIG. 2, and is changed between an open state and a closed state by the upper prize winning door. Form an upper prize winning opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is in the off state, the upper prize winning door closes the upper prize winning opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is on, the upper prize winning door opens the upper prize winning opening. The game ball that has entered the upper prize winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is detected by, for example, the upper prize winning switch 23A shown in FIG.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a lower large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a lower large winning opening door solenoid 82B shown in FIG. 2, and changes into an open state and a closed state by the lower large winning opening door. Form a lower prize opening. As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, when the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is in the OFF state, the lower large prize opening door closes the lower big prize opening. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7B, when the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is in the ON state, the lower large prize opening door opens the lower large winning opening. A game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is detected by, for example, the lower major prize opening switch 23B shown in FIG.

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

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

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

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the left and right upper positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area 2. . A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, a normal winning ball device 6A, a normal variable winning ball device 6B, a special variable winning ball device 7, etc.) in the game area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

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

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

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

  When the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B in the right game area 2B, the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B shown in FIG. The second start condition is satisfied. Thereafter, a special game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, due to the end of the previous special figure game or the big hit gaming state. Is done. However, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second start winning opening.

  Based on the fact that the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 provided above the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. A normal start condition for execution is established. Thereafter, the normal symbol game 20 is started by the normal symbol display 20 based on the fact that the normal symbol start condition for starting variable symbol normal display such as the end of the previous normal symbol game has been completed. In this ordinary game, when a predetermined time elapses after starting the change of the normal symbol, the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable symbol display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbols per regular symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed regular symbol, the variable symbol display result of the regular symbol becomes “ordinary symbol losing”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol is “per standard”, the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is tilted. When a predetermined time elapses, closing control or normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

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

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

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

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

  In the big hit gaming state, the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening is in an open state, and the special variable winning ball device 7A or the special variable winning ball device 7B is in a first state advantageous to the player. Then, during a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a period until a predetermined number (for example, six) of game balls enter the upper university winning opening or the lower university winning opening and a winning ball is generated, A round game is executed in which the lower prize opening is continuously opened. During periods other than the execution period of such round games, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are closed, making it difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When a game ball enters the upper university winning opening, the winning ball is detected by the upper university winning opening switch 23A, and a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out each time it is detected. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “14”) is reached. Therefore, in the big hit gaming state, the player can acquire a large number of prize balls very easily, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. Note that the pachinko gaming machine 1 may be one that directly pays out game balls that are prize balls, or may be one that gives a score corresponding to the number of game balls that are prize balls.

  After the big hit gaming state is finished, the probability that the variable display result will be “big hit” (hit probability) is controlled to be a positive change state that is higher than the normal state based on the fact that the predetermined probability change control condition is satisfied. There is. The probability change state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability change end condition such as a predetermined number of variable displays is executed or the next big hit gaming state is started. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the average variable display time may be controlled to a short state when it becomes shorter than the normal state. The short-time state is controlled to continue until one of the short-time end conditions is established first, among the fact that a predetermined number of variable displays have been executed and the next big hit gaming state has been started. .

  In the probable change state and the short time state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the first variable state (open state or expanded open state) in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in the normal state. And a second variable state (closed state or normally open state). For example, the normal symbol display unit 20 controls the normal symbol change time (normal diagram change time) in the normal symbol game to be shorter than that in the normal state, or the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in each normal symbol game is “general”. Tilt control time for controlling the tilt of the movable blade piece in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability of “per figure” is higher than that in the normal state, and the variable display result is “per figure”. By making the control longer than that in the normal state and increasing the number of tilts more than in the normal state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode. Just do it. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode is referred to as high opening control (also referred to as “high base control”). By controlling to such a probable change state and a short time state, the time required until the next variable display result becomes a “big hit” is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is obtained.

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

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

  Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to paying out a game ball as a prize ball or giving a score. For example, the game value can be controlled to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probable change state. Control, the maximum number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit gaming state becomes the first round number (for example, “14”) more than the second round number (for example, “7”), can be executed in a short time state The upper limit number of variable display becomes a first number (for example, “100”) larger than the second number (for example, “50”), and the big hit probability in the probability variation state is higher than the second probability (for example, 1/50). The first probability (for example, 1/20), the number of consecutive chunks, which is the number of times of repeated control to the big hit gaming state without being controlled to the normal state, is greater than the second consecutive number of chunks (for example, “5”) First Communicating Chang number (e.g. "10") and such part or all of becoming, it may include be a more favorable game situation for the player.

  In this embodiment, when the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state becomes “14” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower large prize opening opened is executed and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. Becomes the first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than “14” as the specific number of times, a round game in which the upper prize winning opening is in an open state is executed, and the special variable winning ball device 7A is advantageous for the player. It becomes. Then, a game ball that has entered the lower prize winning opening is detected by the specific area switch 24 shown in FIG. 2, and a probability variation control condition for establishing a probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is satisfied. That is, a specific probability change control condition can be established based on the fact that the installation location of the specific area switch 24 is a specific area and the game ball has passed through the specific area.

  In the big hit game state, when the number of executions of the round game is “14” as the specific number of times (14th round), there are a plurality of types of big hit types with different upper limit times for opening the lower big prize opening state. is there. As an example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to 0.05 seconds. On the other hand, when the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, the upper limit time for opening the lower jackpot is set to 29.5 seconds. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, it is unlikely that the game ball will pass (enter) through the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is established for the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state ends. Hard to do. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass (enter) the lower big prize opening, and the probability change control for entering the probability change state after the big hit game state is finished. Conditions are easy to hold. Which of a plurality of types of jackpot types is determined is determined at a predetermined rate, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special figure game.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 includes a gate switch 21, a start opening switch (first start opening switch 22A and a second start opening switch 22B), and a big winning opening switch (an upper winning opening switch 23A and a lower large opening switch). Wiring lines for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a prize opening switch 23B) and a specific area switch 24 are connected. In addition, various switches should just have arbitrary structures which can detect the game ball | bowl as game media like what is called a sensor, for example. Further, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control, such as the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the normal symbol display device 20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In this embodiment, on the side of the main board 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random value MR2 for determining a big hit type, a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern, and a random number for determining a general map display result. Numerical data indicating each of the numerical values MR4 is controlled to be countable (updatable). In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the big hit gaming state with the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as “big hit”. The random value MR2 for determining the big hit type is a random value used for determining the big hit type as one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random value used for determining any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns of the decorative pattern prepared in advance. The random value MR4 for determining the normal figure display result is controlled so that the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is set to the first variable state in the open state or the expanded open state with the variable symbol display result of the normal symbol in the normal game as "per normal figure". It is a random value used to determine whether or not to do.

  FIG. 4 shows a variation pattern in this embodiment. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative design is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. Corresponding to the case where the display result is “big hit”, a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance.

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

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

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

  As an example, the RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 5 includes a first special figure hold storage unit 151A, a second special figure hold storage unit 151B, a general figure hold storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

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

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

  The universal figure storage unit 151 </ b> C stores the general game holding information that has not yet been started by the normal symbol display 20 even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common figure hold storage unit 151C determines the common figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball in association with the hold number in the order in which the game ball has passed the passage gate 41. For example, numerical data indicating the random number MR5 is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 performs necessary initial settings after setting the interrupt disabled. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Also, register setting of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. Thereby, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted and then loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed before entering the loop process.

  When the CPU 103 that has executed such a game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the states of detection signals input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (steps). S11). Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S12). After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, for example, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (step) S13).

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

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

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S15 of FIG. 6 as the special symbol process. In this special symbol process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

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

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

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

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S210, command transmission setting at the time of start winning is performed (step S211). For example, when the start port buffer value is “1”, a setting for transmitting a first start port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, a setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed. The first start opening winning designation command is an effect control command for designating that the first starting condition is established when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening. The second start opening prize designation command is an effect control command that designates that the second start condition is established by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening. In addition, transmission setting of a reserved memory number notification command for notifying the production control board 12 of the total reserved memory number may be performed. The start opening prize designation command and the reserved memory number notification command set in this way are produced from the main board 11 by executing the command control process in step S17 shown in FIG. 6 after the special symbol process process is completed, for example. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

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

  After executing the start winning determination process in step S101 shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 103 performs one of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

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

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

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

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

  The big hit release pre-processing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. The pre-opening process for the big hit is based on the fact that the variable display result is “big hit”, etc., in order to start the round game in the big hit gaming state and to open the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening. This includes the process of setting up. When the big hit release pre-processing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit release processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring an elapsed time since the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in an open state, the measured elapsed time, the upper prize winning switch 23A or the lower prize winning switch 23B. And a process for determining whether it is time to return the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the number of game balls detected by the above. When the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”.

  The big hit release post-processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. This post-hit opening process includes a process of determining whether or not the number of round games executed with the upper prize opening or the lower prize opening opened has reached a predetermined upper limit, or the upper limit has not been reached. In this case, a process of waiting until the next round game is started is included. When the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. Is updated.

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

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure holding storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S231, the second reserved storage number count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reservation storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the second special figure reservation storage unit 151B stores the correspondence corresponding to the reservation number “1”. As data, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be temporarily stored, for example, in a random number buffer for variation.

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

  When the second special figure reserved memory number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; Yes), it is determined whether or not the first special figure reserved memory number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reserved memory number is the reserved memory number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved memory number count value stored in the first reserved memory number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. That's fine. Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved memory number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved memory number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. Thereby, execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S236, for example, by updating the first reserved memory number count value by subtracting 1 and updating the first special figure reserved memory number, the first special figure reserved memory is updated. The hold data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entry lower than the hold number “1” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) in the unit 151A is shifted upward by one entry. (Step S237). Further, in the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total pending storage number count value stored in the total pending storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designation buffer value is updated to “1” (step S238).

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

  FIG. 10A shows an example of determination in the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is varied depending on the presence or absence of probability variation control in the probability variation state. More specifically, when probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” at a higher rate than when probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or in the short time state. The Therefore, in the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed, the special figure display result is more likely to be a “hit” and more likely to be in the big hit gaming state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the short time state.

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

  FIG. 10B shows an example of determination in the process of step S242. In this determination example, the jackpot type is determined depending on whether the special symbol (variation special symbol) variably displayed in the special symbol game for which the start condition is satisfied is the first special diagram or the second special diagram. The ratio is different. Here, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “1”, the special special symbol game start condition by the first special symbol display device 4A is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the first special symbol. On the other hand, when the variable special symbol designation buffer value is “2”, the start condition of the special graphic game by the second special symbol display device 4B is established, and the variable special symbol becomes the second special symbol. In the determination example shown in FIG. 10B, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure, the big hit type is determined to be either “first big hit” or “second big hit”. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special chart is the second special chart, the big hit type is determined only to “second big hit”. That is, the big hit type is determined as “first big hit” only when the fluctuation special chart is the first special figure. In this manner, different jackpot types may be determined according to special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. Further, the ratio at which the big hit type is determined as “second big hit” is higher when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure than when the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure. Thus, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at a different rate depending on the special symbol variably displayed in the special game.

  In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, in the fourteenth round in which the number of round games executed in the jackpot game state is “14”, the jackpot type is “first jackpot”. However, the upper limit time for opening the lower prize winning opening becomes longer, and the probability variation control condition for changing to the probability variation state after the big hit gaming state is easily satisfied. By determining the jackpot type at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 10B, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher at the ratio than when the first special chart is used. The probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after completion is likely to be satisfied. That is, when the special figure display result is “hit” in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the second starting prize opening, The probability variation control condition is more easily established than in the case where the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the passage (ingress) of the game ball.

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

  When the special figure display result is “losing” instead of “big hit” in step S240 (step S240; No), after executing the process of step S243, a special symbol variable display result in the special figure game is obtained. A confirmed special symbol is determined (step S244). As an example, when it is determined in step S240 that the special symbol display result is not “big hit”, the special symbol predetermined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S240 that the special figure display result is “big hit”, any of the special symbols predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols is determined according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. Can be determined as a confirmed special symbol.

  After executing the process of step S244, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” (step S245), and then the special symbol normal process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “1” in step S245, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the variation pattern setting process in step S111 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  In step S235, when the number of reserved memories of the special figure game using the first special figure is “0” (step S235; Yes), after performing a predetermined demonstration display setting (step S246), the special symbol is set. Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demo designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demonstration screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 is effect control from the main board 11. It is determined whether or not transmission to the substrate 12 has been completed. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demonstration display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been transmitted, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 7 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S261). ). The special figure fixed display flag is set to an on state by the process of step S265 described later in response to the fixed special symbol that becomes the variable display result (special graphic display result) in the special figure game being derived and displayed. .

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

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

  If the special figure confirmation display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; Yes), the special figure confirmation display flag is cleared and turned off (step S267), and then whether or not the big hit flag is on. Is determined (step S268). When the big hit flag is on (step S268; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a big hit start production waiting time (step S269). At this time, command transmission setting at the time of starting the big hit is performed (step S270). Further, for example, a big hit start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S271). Subsequently, a setting for ending time-shortening control (including high opening control) and probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the process of step S272, the remaining number of times for the special game in which the probability change flag and the time-shortage flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and the like are cleared and turned off, and the time-shortage control and the high opening control are performed. A process for clearing the short-time counter for counting the number of times, a process for clearing the probability variation number counter for counting the remaining number of times of the special figure game for which the probability variation control is performed, and the like may be executed.

  The time reduction counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and is a special game in which time reduction control or high release control is performed when the probability change state or the time reduction state is entered after the big hit gaming state ends. A count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the upper limit count may be set. The probability variation counter is provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and counts corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games to which probability variation control is performed when the probability variation state is reached after the big hit gaming state ends. An initial value (for example, “71”) may be set.

  After executing the process of step S272, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” (step S273), and the special symbol stop process is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit release pre-processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  When the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; No), it is determined whether or not the time reduction control (including the high opening control) or the probability variation control is ended (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, when the time count count value that is the stored value of the time count counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated short time count value matches a predetermined short time end determination value (for example, “0”). At this time, if it coincides with the time reduction end determination value, the time reduction control or the high release control may be ended by clearing a predetermined time reduction flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the time reduction end determination value, the state of the time reduction flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be ended.

  Also, in the process of step S274, when the probability variation count value that is the stored value of the probability variation counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated count value of the number of probability changes matches a predetermined probability change end determination value (eg, “0”). At this time, if it matches the probability variation end determination value, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if it does not coincide with the probability variation end determination value, the state of the probability variation flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be terminated.

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

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S114 of FIG. 7 as the big hit release pre-processing. In the big hit release pre-processing shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit start flag is set to the on state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 11 in response to the start of the big hit gaming state.

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

  When the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; Yes), after clearing the big hit start flag and turning it off (step S293), the RAM 102 such as the game control counter setting unit 193, for example, In the round counter provided in the predetermined area, “1” is set as a count initial value corresponding to the number of executions of the round game (step S294).

  When the big hit start flag is off in step S291 (step S291; No), after executing the processing of step S294, the special winning prize opening device 7A is set to the special winning ball apparatus 7A that is opened in the round game. Either the formed upper prize winning opening or the lower major winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is determined (step S295). FIG. 13A shows an example of determination in the process of step S295. In this embodiment, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “13”, it is determined to execute the round game in which the upper prize winning opening is opened. On the other hand, when the round count value is “14”, it is determined to execute a round game in which the lower major winning opening is opened. Therefore, when the number of executions of the round game reaches “14” as the specific number of times, the round game with the lower major prize opening opened is executed, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is advantageous for the player. It becomes a state.

  A detection valid switch for effectively detecting the game ball may be set in accordance with the determination of the big winning opening to be opened by the process of step S295. For example, when the round count value is any one of “1” to “13”, the detection of the game ball by the upper prize winning opening switch 23A is made effective in conjunction with the opening of the upper prize winning opening. On the other hand, when the round count value is “14”, the detection of the game ball by the lower large prize opening switch 23B is validated together with the lower big prize opening being opened. The lower prize winning port switch 23B is validated and the detection of the game ball by the specific area switch 24 may be validated.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S295, for example, the big hit type storage data is read from the big hit type buffer or the like (step S296). Then, a winning opening opening upper limit time is determined (step S297). The big winning opening opening upper limit time is an upper limit time for opening the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening in each round game executed in the big hit gaming state. FIG. 13B shows an example of determination in the process of step S297. In this embodiment, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the big prize opening is opened depending on whether the round count value is “1” to “13” or “14”. The maximum time is different. In particular, when the round count value is “14”, the upper limit for opening the big prize opening is set to an extremely short time (0.05 seconds), and the game ball may pass (enter) the lower big prize opening. Is extremely low. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, regardless of whether the round count value is “1” to “14”, the upper limit time of the big winning opening is set to a certain time (29.5 seconds). Is set. Therefore, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass (enter) through the lower big prize opening, and the probability change control condition for entering the probability change state after the winning game state ends. Is easily established.

  After the process of step S297 is executed, the opening start control is performed to change the large winning opening (upper large winning opening or lower large winning opening) from the closed state to the opened state (step S298). At this time, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B is performed in accordance with the large winning opening to be opened determined by the process of step S295. As an example, when the upper prize winning opening is in an open state, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82A for the upper prize winning door is performed. On the other hand, when the lower large prize opening is to be opened, a setting for transmitting a drive signal to the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is performed.

  Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” (step S299), and then the big hit release pre-processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5” in step S299, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit release process of step S115 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 7 as the big hit release process. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S311). At this time, if the upper prize opening opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S311; No), among the upper big prize opening switch 23A and the lower big prize opening switch 23B, the big prize opening switch that is effective in detecting the game ball. It is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from is turned on (step S312).

  If the big prize opening switch is on in step S312 (step S312; Yes), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S313). The winning number count value is a stored value of a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example, the game control counter setting unit 154, and is detected by the big winning opening switch while one round game is executed. Any number that indicates the number of game balls may be used. Thereafter, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the big prize opening switch, setting for paying out the game ball to be the prize ball is performed (step S314). Instead of directly paying out the winning balls, a score corresponding to the number of winning balls may be given.

  If the special winning opening switch is off in step S312 (step S312; No), after executing the process of step S314, for example, a probability change confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152. It is determined whether or not is on (step S315). At this time, if the probability variation confirmation flag is off (step S315; No), it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the specific area switch 24 is on (step S316). When the specific area switch 24 is on (step S316; Yes), the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S317).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S315 (step S315; Yes), when the specific area switch 24 is off in step S316 (step S316; No), or after the processing of step S317 is executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (for example, “6”) (step S318). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S318; No), the big hit release process is terminated. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit release process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, if the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), or if it is determined in step S318 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S318; Yes), this time It is determined that the round game is to be ended, and the opening end control is performed to return the open big prize opening (upper big prize opening or lower big prize opening) to the closed state (step S319). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to either of the solenoids 82A and 82B may be made according to the opened special winning opening.

  Subsequent to the process of step S319, the winning counter is cleared to initialize the count value to “0” (step S320). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” (step S321), the big hit release processing is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “6”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the processing after the big hit release in step S116 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S116 of FIG. In the big hit release post-processing shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a next round waiting flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control flag setting unit 152 is on (step S331). The next round waiting flag is set to the on state by the process of step S334 described later, corresponding to waiting until the next round game in the big hit gaming state is started.

  When the next round waiting flag is OFF in step S331 (step S331; No), it is determined whether or not the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (for example, “14”) (step S332). ). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S332; No), a predetermined time is set as a next round waiting time (step S333). Then, after setting the next round wait flag to the ON state (step S334), the processing after the big hit release is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  When it is determined in step S332 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S332; Yes), a predetermined time is set as a pre-hit end time (step S335). At this time, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to “0” (step S336). Further, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S337). Then, after the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” (step S338), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit end process of step S117 shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

  If the next round waiting flag is ON in step S331 (step S331; Yes), it is determined whether the next round waiting time has elapsed (step S339). If the next round waiting time has not elapsed (step S339; No), the processing after the big hit release is terminated. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the processing after the big hit release is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

  When the next round waiting time has elapsed in step S339 (step S339; Yes), the next round waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S340). Further, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S341). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “4” (step S342), the processing after the big hit release is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, when the next timer interruption occurs, the big hit pre-release processing in step S114 shown in FIG. 7 is executed, and a new round game may be started. it can.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating an example of processing executed in step S117 of FIG. 7 as the big hit end processing. In the jackpot end process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the time before the jackpot end has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the time before the jackpot end has not elapsed (step S361; No), the jackpot end processing ends. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit end process is executed again when the next timer interruption occurs, and the process waits until the time before the big hit end elapses.

  When the time before the big hit end has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; Yes), the time-shortening control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be in the time-shortening state (step S362). As an example, in the process of step S361, in addition to setting the time reduction flag to the on state, a count initial value (for example, “70”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the time reduction state is set to the time reduction. Set to the counter. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S363 (step S363; Yes), the probability change control is started and the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to be the probability change state (step S364). As an example, in the process of step S364, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the on state, the count initial value (for example, “71”) corresponding to the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state is changed. Set to the counter. Thereafter, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (step S365).

  When the probability change confirmation flag is OFF in step S363 (step S363; No), after executing the process of step S365, the special process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0”. (Step S336), the big hit end processing is ended. When the special timer process flag is initialized to “0”, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 7 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  FIG. 17A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S16 of FIG. 6 as normal symbol process processing. In the normal symbol process shown in FIG. 17A, the CPU 103 first executes a gate passage determination process (step S130). For example, in the gate passage determination process in step S130, it is determined whether the gate switch 21 is on based on the detection signal from the gate switch 21, and if it is off, the gate passage determination process ends. On the other hand, when the gate switch 21 is on, a general-purpose reserved storage count value indicating the number of general-purpose reserved storage, which is the number of reserved data stored in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151C, is previously set as a general-purpose reserved upper limit It is determined whether or not the value is a predetermined value (for example, “4”). At this time, if the usual figure holding upper limit value has been reached, the passage of the current game ball at the passing gate is invalidated and the gate passing determination process is terminated. On the other hand, if the usual figure hold upper limit value is not reached, for example, random numbers for updating the usual figure display result are selected from the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 or the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Numerical data indicating the numerical value MR4 is extracted. The numerical value data indicating the random value MR4 extracted at this time is set as reserved data at the head of the empty entry in the general-purpose reserved storage unit 151C, whereby the random value MR4 is stored. In this case, after updating so as to add 1 to the usual reserved memory number count value, the gate passage determination process is terminated.

  After executing the gate passage determination process of step S130, the CPU 103 determines which of the processes of steps S140 to S143 shown in FIG. 17A according to the value of the normal process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. Select and execute.

  The normal symbol normal process in step S140 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “0”. In the normal symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol display device 20 starts the normal symbol game based on the presence / absence of reserved data stored in the general symbol hold storage unit 151C. At this time, for example, if there is pending data stored in the universal figure storage unit 151C, the universal figure display result, which is a variable display result of the normal symbol in the usual figure game, is set to “per common figure” or “normal figure” After the general map display result determination process for determining whether to “miss” is performed, the value of the general map process flag is updated to “1”.

  In the general map display result determination process, a predetermined general map display result determination table is referred to based on numerical data indicating the random number MR4 for determining the general map display result included in the reserved data read from the general map storage unit 151C. The general map display result is determined. Here, in the general map display result determination table, a numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random value MR4 for determining the general map display result is determined depending on whether or not the time reduction control with the high opening control is performed. It is only necessary to be assigned to the result of determining whether to display the ordinary map display result as “per ordinary map” or “future map loss”.

  FIG. 17B shows an example of determining the usual map display result and the like. In this determination example, the determination ratio for determining whether or not the normal map display result is “per normal map” is varied depending on the presence or absence of the time reduction control. More specifically, when the time reduction control is being performed, the general map display result is determined as “per normal map” at a higher rate than when the time reduction control is not being performed. As a result, when the game state is the high base state and the short time control accompanied by the high opening control is performed, the variable display result of the normal symbol in the normal game is more likely to be “per base” than in the low base state. As a result, the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state or the expanded open state increases, and the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening.

  Moreover, in the high base state in which the time reduction control accompanied by the high opening control is performed, the normal time fluctuation time is set shorter than in the low base state in which the time reduction control is not performed. As a result, when the time base control is performed in the high base state, the interval for deriving and displaying the normal symbol variable display result in the normal game is shorter than in the low base state. The interval at which the variable display result is derived and displayed is shortened, and the frequency at which the second start winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in the open state or the expanded open state increases, and the game ball is in the second start winning prize. It becomes easy to pass (entry) through the mouth. Further, in the high base state, the opening time and the number of times of opening the second start winning opening in the open state or the expanded open state are set to be increased as compared with the low base state. As a result, when the time base control is performed in the high base state, the time and the number of times that the second start winning opening is in the open state or the expanded open state are increased as compared with the low base state. It becomes easier to pass (enter) the second start winning opening. The setting for setting the second start winning opening to the open state or the expanded open state may be performed in the normal symbol stop process in step S142 or the normal electric accessory operation process in step S143.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S141 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “1”. In this normal symbol variation process, the normal symbol display 20 is set to vary the normal symbol, and the elapsed time after the normal symbol starts to be varied is measured. Further, it is determined whether or not the elapsed time thus measured has reached a predetermined normal time fluctuation time.

  The normal symbol stop process in step S142 is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is “2”. In this normal symbol stop process, the normal symbol display 20 stops the change of the normal symbol based on the elapse of the normal symbol change time, and the fixed normal symbol that is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). ) To make settings. The ordinary electric accessory actuating process of step S143 is executed when the value of the normal process flag is “3”. In this ordinary electric accessory actuating process, the movable wing piece included in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B is vertically aligned with the fact that the variable display result (the general map display result) in the normal game is “per normal map”. The setting for changing the second start winning opening from the normal open state to the enlarged open state by moving from the position to the tilt position is performed.

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

  As the big winning opening which is opened in the round game, the upper winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A provided in the right gaming area 2B shown in FIG. 1 and the lower winning opening are provided. And a lower large prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In a round game executed in the big hit game state, which of the big winning openings is to be opened is determined by a round as shown in FIG. 13A in the process of step S295 shown in FIG. It is determined according to the count value. Further, in the process of step S297 shown in FIG. 12, the big winning opening opening upper limit time corresponding to the jackpot type and the round count value as shown in FIG. 13B is determined.

  After the big hit gaming state is ended, the special figure display result may be controlled to a probability changing state in which the special figure display result is more likely to be “big hit” than the normal state based on the fact that a predetermined probability changing control condition is satisfied. As an example, the probability variation control condition is satisfied when a game ball passes through the installation location of the specific region switch 24 and the game ball is detected by the specific region switch 24. Here, for example, as shown in FIG. 18, a game ball that has entered the upper prize opening formed by the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A (upper prize prize winning ball) is detected by the upper prize winning switch 23A. Later, it is guided to the discharge path without being guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24. On the other hand, a game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed by the special variable prize winning device 7B (lower major prize winning prize ball) is detected by the lower major prize opening switch 23B, and then the location where the specific area switch 24 is installed. Be guided to. Therefore, the lower sphere winning opening winning ball can be detected by the specific area switch 24. Thereafter, the winning ball at the lower university winning opening is guided to the discharge route.

  When the probability variation confirmation flag is off in the process of step S315 shown in FIG. 14, it is determined in the process of step S316 whether the specific area switch 24 is on. If it is determined that the specific area switch 24 is on, the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state by the process of step S317. At the end of the big hit gaming state, if it is determined in step S363 shown in FIG. 16 that the probability variation confirmation flag is on, settings for starting probability variation control are performed in step S364. Thus, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the specific area switch 24 during the execution of the round game in the big hit game state, it is possible to control the probability change state after the big hit game state.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution example of a round game in the big hit game state. In this embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is determined as “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the maximum number of round games executed in the jackpot game state is “14” (until the fourteenth round). ). Then, in the first round (1R) to the thirteenth round (13R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “1” to “13”, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A1) and (B1), the top prize is won. A round game with the mouth open is executed. On the other hand, in the 14th round (14R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “14” as the specific number of times, as shown in FIGS. 19 (A2) and (B2), the round game in which the lower prize winning opening is opened. Is executed. In the 14th round, the upper limit time (the upper limit opening time for the big prize opening) for the lower big prize opening to be opened is determined as shown in FIG. 13B, when the big hit type is “first big hit”. Furthermore, the time (0.05 seconds) is much shorter than when the big hit type is “second big hit”. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, it is very difficult or impossible to allow the game ball to enter the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is hardly established.

  The jackpot type is determined at a different rate according to the variation special chart as shown in FIG. 10B by the processing of step S242 shown in FIG. The special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the first start winning opening. On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) through the second start winning opening. The second start winning opening becomes easy for the game ball to pass (enter) when the movable wing piece of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state or an expanded open state, and a game is achieved when the game ball is in a closed state or a normal open state. The ball cannot pass (enter) or pass (entry). The normal variable winning ball device 6B is in an open state or an expanded open state when the variable display result (the normal map display result) in the normal game is "per normal map". When time-shortening control with high opening control is performed in a certain change state or short-time state, in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening than in a normal state where time-shortening control is not performed, The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to an open state or an expanded open state.

  In the normal state in which the time control is not performed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening. In many cases. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed. However, from the first round to the thirteenth round, the upper limit time for opening the upper prize winning opening (large winning prize opening upper limit time) is set to a sufficiently long time (29.5 seconds). As a result, the player is given an opportunity to obtain many prize balls (or corresponding scores), and the gaming interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced.

  In the normal state, when the special figure display result is a “big hit”, the consecutive-chunk rate is suppressed, so that the number of round games executed in the big hit game state can be reduced, or a big prize opening can be made in each round game. By shortening the upper limit time for the open state, a big hit game state in which the game ball does not easily enter the big prize opening is provided, and after the big hit game state is finished, the probability variation control is performed, while the time reduction control with the high open control is performed. May not be done. In this case, there is a possibility that the game interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” may be reduced due to frequent occurrence of the big hit gaming state in which the game ball is difficult to enter the big winning opening. According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the top prize winning opening is a round in which the game ball enters an open state easily while being suppressed. Since the game is executed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the gaming interest that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  Also, in round games from the first round to the thirteenth round, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the upper limit time for which the top jackpot is open It is set to a sufficiently long time, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is changed to the first state advantageous to the player in the first changing mode in which the game ball is easy to win. On the other hand, in the round game of the 14th round, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to an extremely short time, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is The game ball is changed to a first state advantageous to the player in a second change mode in which it is difficult for the game ball to win. On the other hand, in the round game of the 14th round, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the upper limit time for opening the lower big prize opening is set to a sufficiently long time, and the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B Are changed to a first state advantageous to the player in a first change mode in which the game ball is likely to win. Therefore, when the number of executions of the round game is “14”, which is the specific number of times, the probability variation control condition is changed according to the change mode of the lower prize winning opening, and the specific number of round games is determined. It can increase the player's interest.

  It should be noted that the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B that forms the lower major prize opening has an opening prevention mechanism for preventing the unauthorized opening or the like from forcibly opening it when the lower major prize opening is closed. It may be provided. On the other hand, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A that forms the upper prize winning opening may not be provided with such an opening prevention mechanism.

  As an example, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B includes a transmission member that transmits driving force to the lower large winning opening door in cooperation with the plunger of the solenoid 82B for the lower large winning opening door. Also, a predetermined support member is provided to support the lower large prize opening door, the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door, and the transmission member, and the transmission member can be rotated with respect to the support member by a predetermined rotation shaft. To support. The transmission member rotates with respect to the support member between an open posture in which the lower prize port door is in an open state and a closed position (closed posture) in which the lower prize port door is closed (closed state). be able to. Furthermore, the bearing part which supports a rotating shaft is provided, and a rotating shaft can be relatively moved with respect to the operation direction (front-back direction) of a plunger. Thereby, a rotation axis | shaft can move between the rotation position (rear end) which supports a transmission member so that rotation is possible, and the control position (front end) where rotation of a transmission member is controlled.

  When the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door changes from the on state to the off state, the plunger moves from the retracted position to the protruding position. According to the operation of the plunger (first operation), the transmission member rotates in the first direction around the rotation shaft positioned at the rotation position to change from the open posture to the closed posture, and the closed posture. In this state, the rotation shaft moves from the rotation position to the restriction position. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is turned on from the off state, the plunger moves from the protruding position to the retracted position. In accordance with the operation of the plunger (second operation), the rotation shaft moves from the restriction position to the rotation position. The transmission member pivots in the second direction around the pivot axis of the pivot position to change from the closed posture to the open posture. The support member is provided with a rotation restricting portion that contacts the transmission member and restricts the rotation of the transmission member in the second direction when the rotation shaft is located at the restriction position. Therefore, when the lower prize winning door is in the closed state in which the lower prize winning opening is closed, the rotation of the transmission member in the second direction is the rotation formed on the structurally strong support member. It is regulated by the regulation department. Thereby, the load applied to the lower large prize opening door is not directly transmitted to the plunger via the transmission member, and the electric drive unit such as the solenoid 82B for the lower large prize opening door is protected from failure.

  Further, the support member may be formed in a cylindrical shape, and a transmission member and a plunger may be accommodated therein. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal act such that the transmission member is forcibly rotated by an unauthorized member such as a wire.

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

  For example, the determination ratio of the jackpot type by the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 9 is not limited to that shown in FIG. 10B, and is set to an arbitrary determination ratio that can suppress the continuous rate in the normal state. Just do it.

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

  On the other hand, the ratio of guidance to the location where the specific area switch 24 is installed may be varied depending on whether the game ball has entered the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening. As an example, as shown in FIG. 20 (A), a specific area may be used for any of the upper university winning mouth winning ball that has entered the upper university winning opening and the lower university winning mouth winning ball that has entered the lower university winning opening. The switch 24 may be guided to the installation location, or may be guided to the discharge path without being guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24. Here, a special variable winning ball apparatus is provided so that the ratio of passing through the specific area guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24 (specific area passing ratio) is different between the upper large winning opening and the lower large winning opening. The internal structure of 7A and 7B may be formed. For example, as shown in FIG. 20B, the specific area passing rate at the upper large winning opening is set to be extremely lower than the specific area passing rate at the lower large winning opening. As a result, the game ball that has entered the upper major prize opening is less likely to pass through the specific area than the game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening. Therefore, the upper large winning opening winning ball that is the winning ball in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is less likely to satisfy the probability variation control condition than the lower large winning opening winning ball that is the winning ball in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B. In this way, it is only necessary to be able to vary the rate at which the probability variation control condition is established, depending on which of the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B wins the game ball.

  In this case, in the processing of steps S295 and S297 shown in FIG. 12, as shown in the determination examples shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, the big winning opening to be opened and the big opening opening upper limit time may be decided. . On the other hand, in the process of step S295 shown in FIG. 12, when the big hit type is “first big hit” and the round count value is “14”, the big winning opening to be opened may be determined as the upper big winning opening. Corresponding to this determination, in the process of step S297 shown in FIG. 12, the big winning opening opening upper limit time may be determined to be a fixed time (for example, 29.5 seconds) regardless of the big hit type or the round count value. Even if these determinations are made, the winning ball of the upper winning a prize opening that has entered the upper winning award may be guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24, so the big hit type is “first big hit”. Even in this case, the probability variation control condition can be established with a predetermined probability.

  In the above embodiment, the game area 2 includes the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B, and the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are separated by the end face of the image display device 5, the nail arrangement PL, and the like. Explained. On the other hand, the game area 2 may not be divided, and the game ball launched into the game area 2 may be guided to either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. FIG. 21 shows a configuration example when the game area 2 is not divided.

  In the game area 2 shown in FIG. 21, the first starting opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A, the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, and the second starting winning opening are opened. Alternatively, a normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B that can be changed between an expanded open state, a closed state, and a normal open state, and a passing gate 41 are provided. Then, the game ball launched into the game area 2 is guided to both the first starting opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B. It is configured to be able to.

  In such a configuration, for example, when the CPU 103 executes the special symbol normal process as shown in FIG. 9, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the special symbol display device 4B is executed by the special symbol display device 4A. It may be executed in preference to a special game using one special figure. And when it is in the normal state where time-saving control is not performed, the special figure display result is “in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the game ball passing (entering) through the first start winning opening” It is often a “hit”. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be “first big hit” at a predetermined ratio (50/100), the probability variation control condition is hardly established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the possibility of entering the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state (so-called “continuous rate”) is suppressed. However, from the first round to the thirteenth round, the upper limit time for opening the upper prize winning opening (large winning prize opening upper limit time) is set to a sufficiently long time (29.5 seconds). As a result, the player is given an opportunity to obtain many prize balls (or corresponding scores), and the gaming interest in which the variable display result is “big hit” is enhanced. Therefore, when the special figure display result is “big hit” in the normal state, the round game in which the upper prize winning opening is in an open state in which the game ball is easy to enter while being suppressed is executed, It is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest that the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the configuration of the right game area 2B shown in FIG. 1, a normal variable prize ball apparatus 6B is provided above the special variable prize ball apparatuses 7A and 7B, and most of the game balls guided to the right game area 2B are opened. It may be difficult or impossible to enter the upper starting prize opening or the lower winning prize opening that is in the open state due to entering the second start winning opening that is in the open state or the expanded open state. On the other hand, in the configuration of the game area 2 shown in FIG. 21, even if the special variable winning ball device 6B is provided above the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B, the second start in the open state or the expanded open state. Only a part of the game balls enter the winning opening. Therefore, in the configuration of the game area 2 shown in FIG. 21, when the upper prize winning opening or the lower prize winning opening is in an open state, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is prevented from being prevented from entering the game ball, The game ball can be guided in a manner that is more preferable for the player than the configuration of the game area 2 shown in FIG.

  The configuration of the game area 2 may be divided into a left game area 2A and a right game area 2B as shown in FIG. 1, for example, or may not be divided as shown in FIG. . Whatever the structure of the game area 2, for example, when a game ball wins a special variable winning ball device 7B that forms a lower large winning opening, a game ball is placed in the special variable winning ball device 7A that forms an upper large winning ball. When the probability variation control condition is established at a higher rate than when winning, and the special figure display result in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B becomes “big hit”, The special variable winning ball device 7B is placed in a specific change mode in which a game ball is more likely to enter than when the special symbol display result is “big hit” in the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the special symbol display device 4A. What is necessary is just to change to a 1st state.

  In the above embodiment, regardless of whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, it is repeatedly executed until the round game in the jackpot game state reaches “14” which is a fixed upper limit number of times. In addition, by varying the maximum winning opening opening time when the number of executions of the round game reaches a specific number of “14”, the probability of establishing the probability variation control condition differs according to the big hit type. explained. On the other hand, the upper limit number of times of executing the round game may be varied according to the type of jackpot. In the big hit gaming state, there may be a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of round games is a specific number or more and a big hit gaming state in which the upper limit number of round games is less than a specific number.

  As an example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the big winning opening opening upper limit time is determined to be a fixed time (for example, 29.5 seconds) regardless of the big hit type. On the other hand, in the process of step S332 illustrated in FIG. 15, different round upper limit determination values are used depending on the jackpot type as illustrated in FIG. As a result, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the number of round games executed becomes “13”, the jackpot gaming state is terminated, and the jackpot is reached before reaching the specific number “14”. The gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the big hit gaming state does not end until the round game execution count reaches “14” which is the specific number.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing an execution example of a round game in the jackpot gaming state based on the setting shown in FIG. In this execution example, the maximum number of round games executed in the big hit gaming state is “14” (up to the 14th round) only when the big hit type is determined as “second big hit”. Then, from the first round (1R) to the thirteenth round (13R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “1” to “13”, as shown in FIG. 23 (A1) and (B1) as in the above embodiment. As described above, a round game in which the upper prize winning opening is opened is executed. On the other hand, in the 14th round (14R) in which the number of executions of the round game is “14” as the specific number of times, as shown in, for example, FIG. The However, when the jackpot type is “first jackpot”, the round upper limit determination value is set to “13”, and therefore, as shown in FIG. The game is not executed. That is, before the 14th round, the execution of the round game in the big hit gaming state ends. Therefore, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, it is impossible to allow the game ball to enter the lower big prize opening, and the probability variation control condition is not satisfied.

  The case where the jackpot type as shown in FIG. 22B is “first jackpot” may be combined with the jackpot type as shown in FIG. That is, the first big hit type to the third big hit type are provided as a plurality of big hit types. Here, in the case of the first big hit type, the upper limit number of times that the round game is executed is equal to or more than the specific number, and the lower big prize opening is opened in the first change mode in which the game ball easily enters in the specific number of round games. Change to state. In the case of the second big hit type, the upper limit number of round games to be executed is a specific number of times or more, and the lower big prize opening is changed to an open state in a second change mode in which the game ball is difficult to enter in the specific number of round games. Let In the case of the third big hit type, the upper limit number of times for executing the round game is less than the specific number, and the lower big prize opening does not change to the open state. With such various round game execution modes, it is possible to increase the player's interest in the round game in the big hit game state and improve the game interest.

  In the above embodiment, the specific area switch 24 is provided separately from the upper large prize opening switch 23A and the lower large prize opening switch 23B, and the big hit gaming state is detected by detecting the game ball guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24. In the above description, it is assumed that the probability variation control condition for satisfying the probability variation state is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied based on the detection of the game ball by either the upper prize winning port switch 23A or the lower major prize opening switch 23B. May be. As an example, the probability variation control condition is not established even if a game ball is detected by the upper large prize opening switch 23A, while the probability variation control condition is always established when a game ball is detected by the lower large prize opening switch 23B. Also good.

  As another example, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied at a different rate depending on whether the game ball is detected by the upper prize port switch 23A or the lower prize port switch 23B. In addition, depending on whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot”, the big winning opening to be opened when the number of round games executed is “14” which is a specific number of times. May be different. For example, in the process of step S295 shown in FIG. 12, the big winning opening to be opened is determined in accordance with the setting as shown in FIG. FIG. 24B shows a probability variation determination ratio that is a ratio at which the probability variation control condition is determined when a game ball that has entered each of the upper university winning opening and the lower university winning opening is detected. .

  According to the probability variation determination ratio setting shown in FIG. 24 (B), when a game ball that has entered the upper major prize opening is detected, the ratio is much lower than when a game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening is detected. The probability variation control condition is satisfied. For example, as shown in FIG. 24C, when the process of steps S313 to S315 is executed in the big hit release process shown in FIG. 14, if the probability variation confirmation flag is OFF in step S315 (step S315; No), the presence or absence of probability variation control after the end of the big hit gaming state is determined at the probability variation determination ratio as shown in FIG. 24C (step S315A). At this time, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the process of step S315A has a probability variation for performing the probability variation control (step S315B). If it is determined that there is a probability change, the process proceeds to step S317, and the probability change confirmation flag may be set to an on state. In step S312 shown in FIG. 24C, when the big prize opening switch is off (step S312; No), or when the probability change confirmation flag is on in step S315 (step S315; Yes), the process proceeds to step S315B. If it is determined that there is no certain change (step S315B; No), or after the process of step S317 is executed, the process may proceed to step S318 shown in FIG.

  In this way, depending on which of the multiple types of jackpot types is provided, a plurality of types of jackpot game states differing in the big winning opening to be opened when the number of round game executions reaches a specific number of times. Then, the probability variation control condition may be satisfied at a different rate depending on which of the plurality of large winning openings the game ball has entered. Note that the probability variation control condition may be established only when a specific number of round games have been executed, or that a game ball that has entered the big prize opening has been detected in all round games. Based on this, it may be determined whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied.

  In the above embodiment, the specific number of round games in which the lower big prize opening is in the open state is not limited to the final round game in the big hit game state, and any execution from the start of the big hit game state to the end Any round game that has the number of times (for example, “7”) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, each time a round game in the big hit game state is executed, either the upper big prize opening or the lower big prize opening changes from the closed state to the open state, and the number of winning prizes reaches a predetermined number. It has been described that one round game is ended by returning the open large winning opening to the closed state due to the fact that the upper limit time for the special winning opening has elapsed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in a single round game, the grand prize opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state in a short time (for example, every second), and the number of repetitions reaches a predetermined number. One round game may be completed when the winning number reaches a predetermined number.

  As an example, when the number of round games to be executed is other than a specific number, a round game in which the top prize winning opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state is executed. It is assumed that one round game is completed when the number of times reaches “15”. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is a specific number of times, a round game is executed in which the lower major prize opening is changed between a closed state and an open state. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”, the probability variation control condition is easily established by changing the number of times the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state. You may vary the thickness. For example, when the big hit type is “first big hit”, the number of times the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state is set to “1”, the lower big prize opening is opened only once, and the execution of the round game is ended. Let On the other hand, when the big hit type is “second big hit”, the number of times the lower big prize opening is changed to the open state has reached “15”, so the execution of the round game may be terminated. . Even with such a setting, the probability that the probability change control condition is satisfied by the game ball entering the lower prize winning opening in a specific number of round games can be made different depending on the big hit type.

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

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

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 5, etc. depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the scope. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium with respect to the computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1, but the computer device or the like in advance It is also possible to adopt a form that is distributed by pre-installing the storage device. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The execution form of the game is not only executed by attaching a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be executed directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  As described above, in the embodiment described above, for example, a game ball that has entered the lower major prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B can be guided to the place where the specific area switch 24 is installed, while being specially variable. A game ball that has entered the upper prize opening formed in the winning ball apparatus 7A is a game ball that has entered any of the plurality of big prize openings so that it cannot be guided to the location where the specific area switch 24 is installed. Depending on whether or not, the rate of passing (entering) the specific area is different. In this way, the probability variation control condition for entering the probability variation state after the end of the big hit gaming state is established according to which of the special variable prize ball device 7A and the special variable prize ball device 7B is won. The ratio is different. Thereby, the player's interest in the game in the big hit game state can be increased, and the game interest can be improved.

  The game area 2 shown in FIG. 1 includes a left game area 2A and a right game area 2B different from the left game area 2A. The left game area 2A is provided with a normal winning ball device 6A that forms a first start winning opening through which a game ball can always enter (pass). On the other hand, in the right game area 2B, a normal variable winning ball device 6B that forms a second starting winning hole, a special variable winning ball device 7A that forms a passing gate 41, an upper winning hole and a lower winning hole, respectively. 7B is provided. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is in an open state in which the game ball can pass through the second starting winning hole in response to the variable display result being “per normal figure” in the normal game by the normal symbol display 20. Or it changes to an expanded open state. Advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) through the second start winning opening as compared with the normal state by performing the high opening control associated with the short time control when the game state is a certain change state or a short time state Thus, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is changed to the open state or the expanded open state. The game ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 7B that forms the lower major winning opening is guided to the place where the specific area switch 24 is installed than the game ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 7A that forms the upper large winning port. Easy to be. Then, for example, based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined at the rate shown in FIG. 10B in the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 9, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used. When the variable display result (special display result) in the special figure game was “big hit”, the variable display result (special display result) in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A ) Becomes easier to enter (win) the lower big prize opening than when the game is a “big hit”. In the game area 2, the game ball guided to the left game area 2 </ b> A becomes impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 2 </ b> B due to, for example, a nail arrangement PL. In this case, in the big hit gaming state based on the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the game ball wins the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B while suppressing the ratio of the probability changing state due to the establishment of the probability changing control condition. Prevent frequent occurrence of big hit gaming status. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state based on the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the probability that the probability variation state is established is increased by the establishment of the probability variation control condition. Thereby, game entertainment can be improved.

  In the game area 2 shown in FIG. 21, the normal winning ball apparatus 6A that forms the first starting winning opening, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B that forms the second starting winning opening, the passing gate 41, and the upper large winning opening. And special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B that respectively form lower and upper prize winning openings. Corresponding to the “per game” in the normal game, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B changes to the open state or the expanded open state, and when the high open control associated with the time-shortening control is being performed, It changes to an open state or an expanded open state. When the special symbol normal process as shown in FIG. 9 is executed, the special symbol game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is changed to the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A. It is executed with priority over the special figure game used. The game ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 7B that forms the lower major winning opening is guided to the place where the specific area switch 24 is installed than the game ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 7A that forms the upper large winning port. Easy to be. Then, for example, based on the fact that the jackpot type is determined at the rate shown in FIG. 10B in the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 9, the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is used. When the variable display result (special display result) in the special figure game was “big hit”, the variable display result (special display result) in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A ) Becomes easier to enter (win) the lower big prize opening than when the game is a “big hit”. The game ball launched into the game area 2 shown in FIG. 21 can be guided to both the first start winning opening and the second starting winning opening. In this case, in the big hit gaming state based on the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A, the game ball wins the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B while suppressing the ratio of the probability changing state due to the establishment of the probability changing control condition. Prevent frequent occurrence of big hit gaming status. On the other hand, in the big hit gaming state based on the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the probability that the probability variation state is established is increased by the establishment of the probability variation control condition. Thereby, game entertainment can be improved.

  When the determination as shown in FIG. 13A is performed in the process of step S295 shown in FIG. 12, the number of executions of the round game in the big hit gaming state becomes a specific number of times such as “14”, for example. Then, the lower large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B is changed to the open state. On the other hand, when the number of executions of the round game is other than a specific number such as any one of “1” to “13”, for example, the upper large prize opening formed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7A is changed to the open state. The game ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 7B that forms the lower major winning opening is guided to the place where the specific area switch 24 is installed than the game ball that has won the special variable winning ball device 7A that forms the upper large winning port. Easy to be. In the big hit game state, for example, when the big hit type shown in FIG. 13B is “first big hit”, the special variable winning ball device 7B that forms the lower big prize opening is played in a specific number of round games. In a specific number of round games, such as when the ball is difficult to win and when the jackpot type shown in FIG. 13B is “second jackpot”, the special variable winning ball device 7B that forms the lower jackpot is played. Sometimes balls are easy to win. Thereby, a player's interest with respect to a specific number of round games can be raised, and a game interest can be improved.

  Alternatively, for example, in FIG. 22B, a big hit gaming state is obtained by changing the round upper limit determination value used in the process of step S332 shown in FIG. 15 according to the big hit type as shown in FIG. When the upper limit number of round games is less than a specific number, such as when the jackpot type shown is “first jackpot”, and when the jackpot type shown in FIG. 22B is “second jackpot”, for example, And a case where the upper limit number is a specific number or more. Thereby, the player's interest in whether or not the number of executions of the round game in the big hit gaming state is greater than or equal to the specific number of times can be increased, and the gaming interest can be improved.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7B that forms the lower major prize opening is provided with an opening prevention mechanism for preventing the lower major prize opening from being changed to the open state when the lower major prize winning opening is closed, while the upper major prize winning is provided. The special variable winning ball apparatus 7A that forms the mouth may not be provided with such an opening prevention mechanism. As a result, while the lower major prize opening that is more likely to satisfy the probability variation control condition than the upper major prize opening is forcibly opened by an unauthorized member, etc. Can ensure the opportunity to become. In addition, by providing an opening prevention mechanism only in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, it is possible to reliably prevent an illegal act that illegally establishes the probability variation control condition while suppressing an increase in manufacturing cost due to a complicated apparatus configuration.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Game area 2A ... Left game area 2B ... Right game area 3 ... Gaming machine frame 4A, 4B ... Special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball Devices 7A, 7B ... Special variable winning ball devices 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Production control board 13 ... Audio control board 14 ... Lamp control board 15 ... Relay board 20 ... Normal symbol display 21 ... Gate switches 22A, 22B ... Start opening switches 23A, 23B ... Big prize opening switch 24 ... Specific area switch 81 ... Solenoid (for ordinary electric equipment)
82A ... Solenoid (for upper prize winning door)
82B ... Solenoid (for Shimodai prize entrance door)
100 ... Game control microcomputers 101, 121 ... ROM
102, 122 ... RAM
103 ... CPU
104, 124 ... random number circuit 105, 125 ... I / O
120 ... CPU for effect control
123 ... Display control unit

Claims (2)

First variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, second variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information, and a first state that is provided in the game area and is advantageous for the player, and for the player A special variable winning means capable of changing to a disadvantageous second state, the special variable winning means being controllable to an advantageous state for changing from the second state to the first state, and a predetermined condition being satisfied A gaming machine that is controllable to a special state that is sometimes more easily controlled to the advantageous state than the normal state,
Condition establishment control means capable of establishing the predetermined condition based on the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area in the advantageous state ;
As the special variable winning means , a first special variable winning means, a second special variable winning means different from the first special variable winning means ,
Detecting means capable of detecting a game medium won in the second special variable winning means;
The predetermined condition is not satisfied when the first special variable winning means changes to the first state, and the predetermined condition can be satisfied when the second special variable winning means changes to the first state,
The specific area is arranged on the downstream side of the detection means so that the game medium that has passed through the detection means can pass,
After the predetermined condition is established by the condition establishment control means, it is not determined whether or not the game medium has passed through the specific area,
The advantageous state includes a specific advantageous state in which the predetermined condition can be satisfied when the number of executions of the round game for changing the special variable winning means to the first state becomes a specific number of times,
The ratio controlled to the specific advantageous state when controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the first identification information and when controlled to the advantageous state based on the variable display of the second identification information Is different,
A gaming machine characterized by that.   A restriction means for restricting the second special variable winning means from being changed from the second state to the first state;
  The gaming machine according to claim 1.

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