JP6533361B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention changes the variable winning means capable of changing to either the first state advantageous to the player or the second state disadvantageous to the player based on the establishment of the predetermined condition to the first state It relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a game machine, when a game ball is shot into a game area by a launch device as a game medium, and the game ball wins in a prize area such as a prize port provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is one that has been configured. Furthermore, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying (also referred to as "variation") identification information is provided, and a predetermined game value is obtained when the display result of the variable display of identification information in the variable display unit becomes a specific display result. Are configured to provide the player with

  The prize value is to pay out a prize ball or to give a score or a prize according to the winning of the game ball to the prize area. In addition, with the game value, when the specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball device provided in the game area of the game machine is in an advantageous state for the player who is easy to hit the ball, It is to generate the right to be in an advantageous state, and to be in a state where it becomes easy to establish the conditions for award ball payout.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, a specific display mode defined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) which is started in the variable display unit based on the game ball having won the start winning opening. When it is done, a "big hit (specific game state)" occurs. In addition, derivation | leading-out display is making a symbol stop display. When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and a transition is made to a big hit gaming state in which a hit ball tends to be won. Then, in each open period, when there is a winning to a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the large winning openings, the large winning openings are closed. The number of opening of the special winning opening is fixed at a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Note that an open time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each open, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the special winning opening is closed when the open time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each big winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  Among such gaming machines, there is one configured to have a plurality of large winning opening (variable winning means). For example, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 includes a first large winning opening (first variable winning means) and a second large winning opening (second variable winning means), and a long hit (first specific gaming state) It is described that the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are alternately controlled to the open state when it is determined to be. In addition, when it is determined to be a short hit (second specific game state) and when it is determined to be a small hit (special game state), only the first big winning opening is controlled to the open state In addition, it is described that the first big winning opening is controlled in the open state in the common open mode.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2011-234981 (Paragraph 0093, 0094, 0114, 0115, FIG. 8)

In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to sufficiently enhance the interest in the game.

Accordingly, an object of the present invention in the gaming machine having a plurality of variable winning device, to make it possible to improve the interest in the Yu technique.

(Means A) The gaming machine according to the present invention is disadvantageous to the player in the first state (for example, the open state) which is advantageous for the player based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition (for example, occurrence of big hit or small hit). Variable winning means (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a, the second special variable winning ball device 20b) that can be changed to any of the second state (for example, the closed state) to the first state The variable winning means includes a first variable winning means (e.g., first special variable winning ball device 20a) and a second variable winning means (e.g., second special variable winning quick delivery value 20b). The first variable winning means is provided at an upstream position where game media flow down, and the second variable winning means is provided at a downstream position where game media flow down, and among the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means At least one of Advantage state control means that can be controlled to an advantage state including at least a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state for changing one of the variable winning means to the first state (for example, execute steps S305 to S310 in the gaming control microcomputer 560 When controlling to the first advantageous state, the advantageous state control means changes the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means to the first state for the first period according to a predetermined sequence, When controlling to the second advantageous state, one of the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means is changed to the first state for a second period shorter than the first period, As compared with the case of controlling to the first advantageous state, the disadvantageous period from changing the variable winning means to the second state until changing the variable winning means to the first state becomes longer When the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means are changed to the first state, the first variable winning means is changed to the second state, and then the second variable winning means is changed to the first state. The first variable winning means and the second variable winning means and the second variable winning means so that the period from changing the second variable winning means to the second state to changing the first variable winning means to the first state is shorter than the period until The system further comprises abnormal prize notifying means for controlling the variable winning means and notifying abnormal winning of the gaming medium to the variable winning means, wherein the abnormal prize notifying means detects an abnormal prize of the gaming medium for the first variable winning means When the abnormal winning of the gaming medium to the second variable winning means is detected, the abnormal winning is notified in a different notification mode, and the winning of the gaming medium is performed with the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means The ease of The state control means is characterized in that, in the case of controlling to the second advantageous state, the variable winning means which is hard to win the game medium is changed to the first state . With such a configuration, in the gaming machine provided with a plurality of variable winning means, it is possible to improve the interest in the game.
(Means 1) The other gaming machine according to the present invention has a first state (for example, an open state) which is advantageous for the player based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, occurrence of a big hit or a small hit). The variable winning means (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a, the second special variable winning ball device 20b) that can be changed to any state with a second state (for example, the closed state) which is disadvantageous for the first The variable winning means is a first variable winning means (for example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a) and a second variable winning means (for example, the second special variable winning quick delivery value 20b) The first specific gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit) which changes the variable winning means to the first state for the first period (for example, 29 seconds) including the Less than second After changing to the first state for a period (for example, 1 second) and a second specific gaming state (for example, a big hit gaming state based on a sudden odd change big hit) which is controlled to a playing state different from the normal gaming state (for example, positive change state) After the changeable variable winning means is changed to the first state for the second period, the game can be controlled to the special game state (for example, the small hit game state) which is controlled to the game state before changing the variable winning means to the first state. A state control means (for example, a portion of the microcomputer 560 for executing steps S305 to S310 in the game control microcomputer 560) is provided, and the game state control means controls the second specific game state and the special game state. , Or one of the first variable winning means or the second variable winning means is changed to the first state for the second period (for example, the game control microphone The computer 560 opens the first big winning opening according to the opening pattern shown in FIG. 9 (B) by executing steps S305 to S307 using the opening pattern data for sudden random variation shown in FIG. 22 (A). By executing steps S308 to S310 using the small hit opening pattern data shown in FIG. 22 (B), the first big winning opening is opened according to the opening pattern shown in FIG. 9 (B), the first In the case of controlling to the specific gaming state, after changing any one of the first variable winning means or the second variable winning means to the first state for the first period, the first variable winning means and The second variable winning means is changed to the first state according to a predetermined order (for example, the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used for the normal big hit / probable variation big hit shown in FIG. 21). The first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are opened in accordance with the opening pattern shown in FIG. 9A by executing steps S305 to S307 using the opening pattern data of. With such a configuration, since the change aspect of the variable winning means changes after the first period in the first specific gaming state, in the gaming machine provided with a plurality of variable winning means, the change aspect of the variable winning means It is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 2) In Means 1, the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means differ in the ease of winning a game medium (for example, the second special variable winning ball device 20b is the first special variable winning) The game state control means is more likely to win a prize compared to the ball device 20a), and when it is controlled to the second specific game state and when it is controlled to the special game state, the variable winning means of the one where the game medium is hard to win (For example, the microcomputer for gaming control 560 executes steps S305 to S307 using the open pattern data for sudden probability variation big hit shown in FIG. 22A). In accordance with the opening pattern shown in 9 (B), the first large winning opening which is difficult to win is opened, and using the opening pattern data for small hit shown in FIG. 22 (B), steps S308 to S By performing the 10, to open the first special winning opening towards the hard winning accordance opening pattern shown in FIG. 9 (B)) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the game medium to win the variable winning means in the second specific gaming state and the special gaming state, so that the game can be sharpened and the interest for the game can be improved.

(Means 3) In Means 1 or Means 2, the first variable winning means is provided at the upstream position where gaming media flow down (for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the first special variable winning ball device 20a is on the upstream side) The second variable winning means is disposed at the downstream position where gaming media flow down (for example, as shown in FIG. 1, the second special variable winning ball device 20b is disposed downstream) When changing the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means to the first state according to a predetermined order, the game state control means changes the first variable winning means to the second state, and then the second variable winning means The period until the first variable winning means is changed to the first state after changing the second variable winning means to the second state is shorter than the time until the means is changed to the first state. 1 Variable winning means and second variable winning hand (For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the second large winning opening is more than the closing time T3 from the closing of the first large winning opening to the start of the opening of the second large winning opening in the next round. Closing time T4 is shorter than closing time from when the first big winning opening is opened in the next round). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy for the variable winning means to win the game medium, so it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

(Means 4) In any of the means 1 to 3, an abnormal prize notifying means (for example, steps S2126, S2127, S2130 in the microcomputer 560 for gaming control The abnormal prize notifying means includes an abnormal prize of the gaming medium to the first variable prize means and an abnormal prize of the gaming medium to the second variable prize means. Informs abnormal winnings in different notification modes (for example, when Y in step S2129, the microcomputer 560 for game control executes step S2130 to turn on the LED 24a for error notification, while in step S2124 Y and step When N is determined in S2125, Step S2126 is executed to indicate the abnormality notification LED 24b. To) may be configured so. According to such a configuration, it is possible to recognize to which variable winning means the abnormal winning has occurred.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a production control board, a lamp driver board, and an audio output board. It is a flowchart which shows the main processing which the microcomputer for game control performs. It is a flowchart which shows 4 ms timer interruption processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit judgment table and a small hit judgment table. It is explanatory drawing which shows a big hit classification determination table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the opening pattern of a big winning opening. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is an explanatory view showing an example of contents of an effect control command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows starting opening switch passage processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a pending | holding storage buffer. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol normal processing. It is a flow chart which shows change pattern setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows a display result designation | designated command transmission process. It is a flow chart which shows processing during special symbol change. It is a flow chart which shows special symbol stop processing. It is an explanatory view showing an example of open pattern data. It is an explanatory view showing an example of open pattern data. It is a flow chart which shows big winning a prize opening opening processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during big winning a prize opening. It is a flow chart which shows processing during big winning a prize opening. It is a flow chart which shows big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows small hit opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a small hit open process. It is a flow chart which shows small hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a program of special symbol display control processing. It is a flowchart which shows the process example of the prize-informing process in a modification. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a big winning opening opening in a modification.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 which is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 viewed from the front.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured of an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically-long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape provided so as to be openable and closable in the game frame. The play frame is a front frame (not shown) installed openably and closably to the outer frame, a mechanism board (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (a game to be described later And the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. At the lower part of the bat supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball tray 4 for storing gaming balls which can not be accommodated in the bat supply tray 3, and a bat operating handle (operation knob) 5 for firing a bat. In addition, on the back of the glass door frame 2, the game board 6 is detachably attached. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body that constitutes the game board and various components attached to the plate-like body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which the shot game balls can flow down.

  The member forming the surplus ball tray (lower plate) 4 is formed in a stick shape (rod shape) at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, the central portion of the lower plate). There is attached a stick controller 122 capable of holding and tilting in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right). In the stick controller 122, the player holds the operating stick of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and performs predetermined operations by pushing and pulling with a predetermined operating finger (for example, forefinger). A trigger button 121 (see FIG. 3) which can perform an instruction operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 125 (see FIG. 3) that detects a predetermined instruction operation by pushing and pulling the trigger button 121 3) is built-in. In addition, a tilting direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a tilting operation on the operating rod is provided in the lower main body inside the lower portion of the stick controller 122 or the like. Also, the stick controller 122 incorporates a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 3) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

  On the member forming the hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by pressing the predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation by a player or the like. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the operation of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the body of the upper tray at the installation position of the push button 120 or the like. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 are in the upper and lower positional relationship in the central portion of the upper and lower dishes. On the other hand, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be shifted to either the left or the right in the upper and lower plates while maintaining the upper and lower positional relationship. Alternatively, the mounting positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not be in the vertical positional relationship, and may be in the horizontal positional relationship, for example.

  Further, the ball hitting supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided with abnormality notification LEDs 24a and 24b for performing various kinds of abnormality notification.

  Near the center of the game area 7, an effect display device 9 configured of a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The display screen of the effect display device 9 has an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Thus, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of the effect symbol. In the effect symbol display area, there are symbol display areas for variably displaying effect symbols for three decorations (for effect), for example, “left”, “middle” and “right”. There are symbol display areas of “left”, “middle” and “right” in the symbol display area, but the position of the symbol display area may not be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9, and the symbol Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is executed by the first special symbol display 8a, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol is displayed. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed by the symbol display 8b, the effect display is performed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol to be the final stop symbol (for example, middle symbol among left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the big hit symbol (for example, left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stop, swing, scale, shrink or deform in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols change synchronously with the same symbol, or the positions of the display symbols are changed An effect performed in a state where the possibility of the occurrence of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as a reach state) is called reach effect. In addition, reach state and the appearance are called reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. Then, when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes "off", and the variation display state is ended. A player plays while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  In the upper right portion of the display screen of the effect display device 9, fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d are provided which display a fourth symbol following the effect symbol, the special symbol to be described later, and the normal symbol. In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol, in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol to be described later, and the second A fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol is provided in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol.

  In this embodiment, the variation display of the production symbol is executed in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol (but, correctly, the variation display of the presentation symbol changes on the microcomputer 100 side for presentation control) It is performed by measuring the fluctuation time recognized based on the pattern command.) When performing the rendering using the rendering display 9, for example, the content of the rendering including the fluctuation display of the rendering pattern disappears from the screen for a moment Effects are being diversified, such as effects being performed, and effects such as moving objects blocking all or part of the screen being performed. Therefore, even when looking at the display screen on the effect display device 9, there are cases where it is difficult to recognize whether or not the state is currently in the state of fluctuating display. So, in this embodiment, by performing the variation display of the fourth symbol on a part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, is the state of the present variation display now by confirming the state of the fourth symbol? It is possible to reliably recognize whether or not. In addition, since the 4th design is always changed and displayed in a fixed operation, and it does not disappear from the screen or is shielded by a shield, it can always be viewed.

  The fourth symbol for the first special symbol and the fourth symbol for the second special symbol may be generically referred to as the fourth symbol, and the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol and the second special The fourth symbol display area 9d for symbols may be collectively referred to as a fourth symbol display area.

  Variation of the fourth symbol (variable display) is realized by continuing turning on and off of the fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d with a predetermined display color (for example, blue) at predetermined time intervals. . The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol are synchronized. The variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol are synchronized. Synchronization means that the start point and the end point of the variable display are the same and the period of the variable display is the same.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, the display color that reminds of the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9c for the first special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, etc. Also, as in this embodiment, for example, the opening period of the big winning opening Short (for example, two 1-second short opening), a big hit that can not expect a game ball to reach the big winning opening substantially, and a long opening period of the big winning opening (for example, 15 long opening for 29 seconds Times), when there is a big hit that can expect the game ball to win the big winning opening substantially, the display color according to whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening can be expected substantially Also, for example, even if there is a big hit and a big hit that can not be expected to be able to expect a game ball's winning to the big winning opening by changing the opening number of the big winning opening per round, for example. The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, the display color that recalls the big hit in the fourth symbol display area 9d for the second special symbol (a display color different from the off. For example, the off) Sometimes it is displayed in blue while it is displayed in red when it is a big hit Note that the display color may be different depending on the type of big hit (whether it is a positive variation big hit or a normal big hit). The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to win a game ball at the big winning opening (for example, a big hit other than a sudden odd change big hit), and a plurality of big hit types with different number of rounds If it can be controlled, the display color may be changed according to the number of rounds continued in the big hit game, etc. Also, as in this embodiment, for example, the opening period of the big winning opening Short (for example, two 1-second short opening), a big hit that can not expect a game ball to reach the big winning opening substantially, and a long opening period of the big winning opening (for example, 15 long opening for 29 seconds Times), when there is a big hit that can expect the game ball to win the big winning opening substantially, the display color according to whether or not the winning of the game ball to the big winning opening can be expected substantially Also, for example, even if there is a big hit and a big hit that can not be expected to be able to expect a game ball's winning to the big winning opening by changing the opening number of the big winning opening per round, for example. The display color may be made different depending on whether or not the game ball can be expected to substantially win the big winning opening.

  The display color when the fourth symbol display area 9c, 9d is turned off is a display color (for example, black) different from the background image in order to prevent the display image from being disintegrated with the background image when the light is turned off. It is desirable to have.

  In this embodiment, the fourth symbol display area is provided in part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, but separately from the effect display device 9, a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED is used. The fourth symbol display area may be realized. In this case, for example, the variation (variable display) of the fourth symbol may be realized by continuing the state in which two LEDs are alternately lit, and any one of the two LEDs is stopped. It may be displayed whether or not the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed depending on whether it is displayed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the first special symbol and the second special symbol are provided respectively corresponding to the separate fourth symbol display areas 9c and 9d is shown, the first special symbol and the second special are illustrated. A fourth symbol display area common to the symbols may be provided on part of the display screen of the effect display device 9. Further, the fourth symbol display area common to the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be realized using a light emitter such as a lamp or an LED. In this case, when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the first special symbol and when the variation display of the fourth symbol is performed in synchronization with the variation display of the second special symbol, For example, the variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as repeating display and display of different display colors at predetermined time intervals. Also, for example, when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the first special symbol and when performing the fluctuation display of the fourth symbol in synchronization with the fluctuation display of the second special symbol, for example The variable display of the fourth symbol may be distinguished and executed by performing display such as turning on and off repeatedly at different time intervals. Also, for example, the same big hit symbol is used for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and for deriving and displaying the stop symbol corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol. Alternatively, stop symbols of different modes may be stopped and displayed.

  On the right of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying a first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Also, a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b that variably displays a second special symbol as identification information on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a) Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols).

  The small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. Moreover, in this embodiment, although the kind of 1st special symbol and the kind of 2nd special symbol are the same (for example, both numbers of 0-9), kinds may differ. The first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols).

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are generically referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable indicator) There is something to do.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the two special symbol displays 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may have only one special symbol display.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is the first start condition or the second start condition which is the execution condition of the variable display (for example, the game ball is the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening After having passed 14 (including winnings), the variable display start condition (for example, when the number of reserved memories is not 0, variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed It is a state, and it is started based on the state where the big hit game is not executed) being established, and when the variable display time (variation time) passes, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. The game ball passing means that the game ball has passed through an area previously defined as a winning area such as a winning opening or a gate, and the concept including that the gaming ball is in the winning opening (winning) It is. Furthermore, deriving and displaying a display result means to stop and display a symbol (example of identification information).

  Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first start winning hole 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  Further, below the winning device having the first start winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning opening 14 capable of winning a game ball is provided. The game ball that has won the second starting winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball can be won in the second start winning hole 14 (it becomes easy to get a start prize), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the second starting winning hole 14 than the first starting winning hole 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball does not win the second start winning hole 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the gaming ball is more likely to win the first starting winning hole 13 than the second starting winning hole 14. In the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, although it is difficult to win, it may be configured to be able to win (that is, the gaming ball is hard to win).

  Hereinafter, the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to the open state, the gaming ball heading to the variable winning ball device 15 is extremely easy to win a prize in the second start winning opening 14. And although the first start winning opening 13 is provided immediately below the effect display 9, the distance between the lower end of the effect display 9 and the first start winning opening 13 can be further narrowed, or the first start winning opening It is difficult to arrange nails closely around 13 and to make it difficult to guide the game balls to the first start winning opening 13 by arranging the nails around the first starting winning opening 13, so that the winning ratio of the second start winning opening 14 You may make it be higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the variable winning ball device 15 is provided to perform the opening and closing operation only for the second starting winning opening 14, but the first starting winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 13 The configuration may be such that a variable winning ball device that performs opening and closing operations is provided for any of the start winning openings 14.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b consisting of four indicators for displaying the number of activated winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, ie, the second reserve memory number. It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol suspension storage indicator 18b, the number of activated winning balls entering the first start winning opening 13, ie, the first suspension storage number (pending storage is also referred to as start storage or start prize storage). A first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a consisting of four indicators for displaying) is provided. The first special symbol hold storage indicator 18a increases the number of lighted indicators by one each time there is a valid start winning. Then, every time variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of lighted indicators is reduced by one.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first hold storage display unit 18c for displaying the first hold storage count and a second hold storage display unit 18d for displaying the second hold storage count are provided. ing. In addition, an area (summed pending storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total pending memory number) which is the sum of the first pending storage number and the second pending storage number. As described above, by providing the combined hold storage display unit for displaying the total number, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of formation of execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Perform variable display of the effect design as a symbol of. The variable display of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, the variable display of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol in the effect display device 9 are synchronized. In addition, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the first special symbol display 8a, and when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the second special symbol display 8b, a rendering symbol that evokes a big hit in the effect display device 9 The combination of is displayed stopped.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the variable winning ball device 15, a first special variable winning ball device 20a that forms a first large winning opening is provided. The first special variable winning prize ball device 20a has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit on the second special symbol display 8b) In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the opening and closing plate is controlled by the solenoid 21a to be in the open state, and the first large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the first big winning opening is detected by the first count switch 23a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, a second special variable winning ball device 20b forming a second large winning opening is provided below the first special variable winning ball device 20a. The second special variable winning ball device 20b has an opening and closing plate, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, the specific display result (big hit on the second special symbol display 8b In the specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) that occurs when the symbol) is derived and displayed, the opening / closing plate is controlled to the open state by the solenoid 21b, whereby the second large winning opening serving as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has won the second big winning opening is detected by the second count switch 23b.

  In this embodiment, when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and controlled to the big hit gaming state, the big hit game During the state, the first special variable winning ball device 20a and the second special variable winning ball device 20b are controlled to the open state according to a predetermined order. Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the second special variable winning prize ball device 20b is larger than the first special variable winning prize ball device 20a. Therefore, in this embodiment, the first special variable winning ball device 20a is controlled to the open state when the second special variable winning ball device 20b is controlled to the open state during the big hit game. Compared to, the game ball is easy to win in the big winning opening. In this embodiment, when the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are comprehensively expressed, it may be simply expressed as "big winning opening".

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, both the first special variable winning prize ball device 20a and the second special variable winning prize ball device 20b are provided on the right side of the game area 7, and during the big hit game Then, the player can aim for winning in both the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening by aiming at the right side of the game area 7 and performing a shooting operation. That is, in this embodiment, for example, whether to perform the firing operation aiming at the left side of the game area 7 in the case of aiming for the winning of the first large winning opening and in the case of aiming for the winning of the second large winning opening Even if the method of firing operation is not changed, such as whether the shooting operation is performed aiming at the right side, the first large winning opening and the second winning opening can be performed by performing the same firing operation (in this example, the shooting operation aiming at the right). It is possible to aim for winning in both of the big prize winning openings.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, an ordinary symbol display 10 for variably displaying an ordinary symbol is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7-segment LED) capable of variably displaying the numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display the numbers 0 to 9 (or symbols). Moreover, the small display is formed, for example, in a square shape. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display, for example, the numbers 00 to 99 (or two-digit symbols). Also, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED etc., for example, a display capable of lighting and displaying a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decorative lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying "o" and "x") May be composed of

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a hit symbol, for example, a symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. That is, when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol, the variable winning ball device 15 is in a state advantageous to the player from a disadvantageous state (a state where the game ball can be won in the second start winning opening 14) Change to In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls having passed through the gate 32 is provided. Each time the game ball passes to the gate 32, that is, whenever the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 increases the number of lighted LEDs by one. Then, whenever variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. Furthermore, a probability change state in which the probability determined to be a big hit as compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined as a big hit as a result of the variation display of the special symbol is increased compared to the normal state) Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits and the symbol is increased is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased. In addition, even in the short time state (the game state in which the variable display time of the special symbol is shortened), which is not a definite change state but the symbol variation time is shortened, the opening time and the opening number of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 where a non-winning hit ball is taken. In the upper left and right upper and lower left of the game area 7, four speakers 27 are provided for producing sound effects and sounds as a predetermined sound output. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the game machine, a hit ball firing device (not shown) which drives the drive motor in response to the player operating the hitting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the drive motor to launch the game ball into the game area 7 ) Is provided. The game balls fired from the hit ball launcher enter the game area 7 through the ball hitting rails formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descend the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, it is possible to start variable display of the first special symbol (for example, variable display of the special symbol is ended, the first The start condition of 1 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started in the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the first start winning opening 13. If it is not in a state where variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first number of pending storages is increased by 1 on the condition that the first number of pending storages has not reached the upper limit value.

  If the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first The start condition of 2 is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started in the second special symbol display 8 b, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started in the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning opening 14. If it is not in a state where variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second pending storage number is increased by one on the condition that the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when the probability change big hit occurs, the game state is shifted to the high probability state, and the game ball is more likely to be start winning (in other words, in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9) It shifts to a high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that execution conditions of variable display are easily established. Also, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, it shifts to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened is increased, and the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is open is extended, as compared with the case where the high base is not used. It will be easier to get started.

  In addition, instead of extending the time when the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extension state), the transition to the normal symbol certainty state in which the probability of the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hitting is increased. It is possible to move to the high base state. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (hit symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. In this case, by performing transition control to the normal symbol certainty state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 hits will be increased, and the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened increases. Therefore, if it shifts to the normal symbol certainty variation state, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning prize ball device 15 are increased, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 is enhanced when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a hit symbol or the stop symbol of a special symbol is a definite symbol, etc. Change to an advantageous state (start start winning state). Note that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept that includes changing from the closed state to the open state.

  In addition, the transition to the high base state may be made by transitioning to the normal symbol time short state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol time short state, since the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, the frequency at which the variation of the normal symbol starts is increased, and as a result, the frequency at which the normal symbol is hit is increased. Therefore, when the frequency with which the normal symbol is hit is high, the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is high, and it becomes a state (high base state) in which start winning is easy.

  In addition, by shifting to a time reduction state in which the variation time (variable display period) of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, the variation time of the special symbol and the representation symbol is shortened, so the variation of the special symbol and the representation symbol starts It is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence (in other words, the quickening of the reserve memory) and the occurrence of an invalid start winning. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased.

  In addition, it is possible to start winning easily (transition to the high base state) by transitioning to all the states shown above (open extension state, normal pattern exact variation state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) May be In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high base (high base) (Transition to the state). In addition, it is easy to start winning by shifting to any one of the above-mentioned states (open extension state, normal symbol probability change state, normal symbol time short state and special symbol time short state) (high It may be made to shift to the base state).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 2 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. The main substrate 31 is mounted with a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program. The game control microcomputer 560 has a ROM 54 for storing a program for game control (game progression control) and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the program, and an I / O port unit 57 including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or internal. Also, the I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by a hardware circuit).

  In addition, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source, a part or all of which is created in the power supply substrate 910. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 55 is saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). In particular, data indicating at least the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (such as a special symbol process flag or a probability change flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like on the basis of the data when the power failure or the like is restored after the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that all of the RAM 55 is backed up by the power supply.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another substrate other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit according to the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and start occurs at random timing. Based on the fact that the winning is at the time of reading out (extraction) of numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read out is a random number.

  The random number circuit 503 has a selection setting function of updating range of numerical data (setting selection function of initial value and selection setting function of upper limit value), a selection setting function of updating rule of numerical data, and selection of update rule of numerical data It has various functions such as switching function. Such a function can improve the randomness of the generated random number.

  Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. For example, using the ID number of the game control microcomputer 560 stored in a predetermined storage area such as the ROM 54 (ID number assigned with a different numerical value for each product of the game control microcomputer 560) The numerical data obtained by the execution is set as the initial value of the numerical data to be updated by the random number circuit 503. By performing such processing, the randomness of the random number generated by the random number circuit 503 can be further improved.

  In addition, the input driver circuit 58 which provides the game control microcomputer 560 with detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 23b. It is mounted on the main board 31. In addition, the solenoid 16 which opens and closes the variable winning ball device 15, the solenoid 21a which opens and closes the first special variable winning ball device 20a which forms the first large winning opening, and the second special variable winning ball which forms the second large winning opening. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 21b for opening and closing the device 20b in accordance with an instruction from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main substrate 31.

  In addition, the microcomputer 560 for game control, the first special symbol indicator 8a which variably displays the special symbol, the second special symbol indicator 8b, the normal symbol indicator 10 which variably displays the ordinary symbol, the first special symbol hold memory The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b, the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41, and the LEDs 24a and 24b for notification of abnormality is performed.

  An information output circuit 64 for outputting an information output signal such as big hit information indicating the occurrence of a big hit gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer via the terminal board 160 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (composed of the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. The effect control command is received, and the display control of the effect display device 9 that variably displays the effect pattern is performed.

  Further, the effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35, and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output of

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the relay board 77, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the sound output board 70. As shown in FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, only the effect control substrate 80 may be provided for effect control without providing the lamp driver substrate 35 and the sound output substrate 70.

  The effect control board 80 is mounted with an effect control microcomputer 100 including a effect control CPU 101 and a RAM for storing information on effects such as an effect pattern process flag and the like. The RAM may be externally attached. In this embodiment, the RAM in the effect control microcomputer 100 is not backed up by a power supply. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and takes in a signal taken from the main board 31 input via the relay board 77 ( According to the effect control (INT signal), the effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 for controlling display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the effect control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM there. VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9 via the frame memory.

  The effect control CPU 101 outputs a command for reading out necessary data from a CGROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command to the VDP 109. The CGROM stores in advance character image data and moving image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, data of a person, characters, figures, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), and background image data. It is a ROM for. The VDP 109 reads image data from the CGROM in response to an instruction from the effect control CPU 101. Then, the VDP 109 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 in the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 only passes the signal input from the relay board 77 in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 77) It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulation means.

  As a signal direction regulation means which allows the signal input from the main substrate 31 to pass only in the direction toward the effect control substrate 80 (does not allow the signal to pass in the direction from the effect control substrate 80 to the relay substrate 77) in the relay substrate 77 A unidirectional circuit 74 is mounted. For example, diodes or transistors are used as unidirectional circuits. A diode is illustrated in FIG. Also, unidirectional circuits are provided for each signal. Further, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 through the output port 571 which is a unidirectional circuit, the signal from the relay board 77 toward the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 77 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. In addition, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (the relay board 77 side).

  The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the trigger button 121 of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the trigger sensor 125 via the input port 106. Further, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the push button 120 has been detected, from the push sensor 124 via the input port 106. The effect control CPU 101 also receives an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that the player's operation on the operation stick of the stick controller 122 has been detected, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 via the input port 106. . Further, the effect control CPU 101 vibrates the stick controller 122 by outputting a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port 105.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the LED to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the sound output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver substrate 35, a signal for driving the LED is input to the LED driver 352 via the input driver 351. The LED driver 352 supplies current to a light emitter such as the frame LED 28 based on a signal for driving the LED.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The speech synthesis IC 703 generates speech and sound effects according to the sound number data and outputs the speech and the sound effects to the amplification circuit 705. The amplifier circuit 705 outputs to the speaker 27 an audio signal obtained by amplifying the output level of the voice synthesis IC 703 to a level according to the volume set by the volume 706. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating in time series the output mode of the sound effect or the sound in a predetermined period (for example, a fluctuation period of the effect pattern).

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 in response to power supply to the game machine being started and the reset signal to the game control microcomputer 560 becoming high level. It is. When the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 executes security check processing, which is processing for confirming whether the content of the program is valid or not. , The main processing after step S1 is started. In the main processing, the CPU 56 first performs necessary initialization.

  In the initial setting process, the CPU 56 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, the interrupt mode of the maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and the stack pointer designation address is set in the stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of microcomputer 560 for game control and the address synthesized from the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device are Set to the mode that indicates the interrupt address. When a maskable interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.

  Next, setting (initialization) of the built-in device register is performed (step S5). By the process of step S5, settings (initialization) of CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port) which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits) are performed.

  The game control microcomputer 560 used in this embodiment also incorporates an I / O port (PIO) and a timer / counter circuit (CTC) 504.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the RAM 55 in an accessible state (step S6), and shifts to a clear signal check process.

  Note that software delay processing may be executed to delay the start timing of the gaming apparatus control processing (game control processing) for controlling the progress of the game by software. Such software delay processing can delay the start timing of the game control processing as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not performed. When delay processing is performed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of the other control board can not receive the command transmitted by the game control board (main board 31) to the other control board (for example, the payout control board 37) Can be prevented.

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the clear switch is turned on (step S7). The CPU 56 may check the state of the clear signal only once via the input port 0, but may check the state of the clear signal multiple times. For example, when it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, the state of the clear signal is reconfirmed after delaying a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 seconds). If it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the on state at that time, it is determined that the clear signal is in the on state. At this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, the state of the clear signal may be reconfirmed again after setting a delay time of a predetermined time. Here, the number of reconfirmation is not limited to one or two, and may be three or more. Alternatively, the check may be made twice, and when the check results do not match, it may be confirmed again.

  If the clear switch is not turned on in step S7, whether or not the data protection process (for example, power supply stop process such as addition of parity data) of the backup RAM area is performed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. It confirms (step S8). In this embodiment, processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed when the power supply is stopped. If it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 56 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of the power supply stop is stored. . When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing is not performed, the CPU 56 executes the initialization processing.

  Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed is a value corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2). It is confirmed by whether it is). Note that such a confirmation method is an example, for example, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been performed is set in the backup flag area in the power supply stop processing, and the flag is set in step S8. If it is confirmed that the power supply is stopped, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is stored, the CPU 56 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in the checksum data area, and the checksum calculation start address is set in the pointer. In addition, the number of times of checksum calculation corresponding to the number of data to be checked is set. Then, an exclusive OR operation is performed on the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer. While storing the operation result in the checksum data area, the value of the pointer is increased by 1 and the value of the checksum calculation number is decremented by 1. The above process is repeated until the value of the checksum calculation count becomes zero. When the value of the checksum calculation count becomes 0, the CPU 56 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area, and uses the data after the inversion as a checksum.

  In the power supply stop processing, the checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. If recovery is performed after a power supply stop such as an unexpected power failure occurs, the data in the backup RAM area should be saved, so the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data at the time of the power supply interruption. In such a case, since the internal state can not be returned to the state at the time of the power supply stop, the initialization process (steps S10 to S14) to be executed at the time of power on not at the recovery time Run.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 56 performs gaming state recovery processing for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of the power supply stop. Specifically, the top address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (the area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. With the processing of steps S41 and S42, the saved content remains as it is for the portion of the work area that should not be initialized. The parts that should not be initialized are, for example, data (special symbol process flag, probability change flag, etc.) indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped, the area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), not yet It is a portion where data indicating the payout prize number of balls is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the top address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S43). Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S44). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 55. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S11 and S12, for example, a random symbol counter for normal symbol determination, a buffer for normal symbol determination, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a prize symbol flag, a ball breakage flag, etc. are selectively processed according to the control state The initial value is set to the flag for performing.

  The CPU 56 sets the start address of the command transmission table for initialization stored in the ROM 54 as a pointer (step S13), and transmits an initialization command for initializing the sub board according to the contents to the sub board A process is performed (step S14). As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the effect display device 9, an initialization command to the payout control board 37, or the like can be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 executes a random number circuit setting process of initializing the random number circuit 503 (step S15).

  Then, the CPU 56 executes a timer interrupt setting process for setting a register of the CTC incorporated in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms) Step S16). That is, a value corresponding to 4 ms, for example, is set as an initial value in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically performed every 4 ms.

  When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 56 first sets the interrupt disable state (step S17), executes the initial value random number updating process (step S18a) and the display random number updating process (step S18b). The interrupt permission state is set again (step S19). That is, when the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process are executed, the CPU 56 is in the interrupt prohibition state, and when the execution of the initial value random number update process and the display random number update process is completed Make it

  The initial value random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number. The initial value random number is a random number for determination to determine the type of the big hit (for example, the big hit symbol determination random number for determining the special symbol that generates the big hit, and whether to shift the gaming state to a definite variation state Initial value of count value such as random number for probability variation decision to be used, counter for generating normal pattern hit judgment random number to decide whether to generate hit based on normal pattern etc. It is a random number to determine the value. Game control processing (processing for controlling the gaming devices such as the effect display device 9, the variable winning ball device 15, the ball payout device 97 and the like provided to the gaming machine by the gaming control microcomputer) In the process of transmitting a command signal to control another microcomputer (also referred to as gaming device control process), when the count value of the determination random number generation counter makes one revolution, an initial value is set to the counter.

  Further, the display random number is a random number for determining the display of the special symbol display 8. In this embodiment, as a display random number, a variation pattern determination random number for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol, and a reach determination random number for determining whether or not to reach when a big hit is not generated. Used. The display random number updating process is a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number.

  Further, it is also executed in the timer interrupt process that the display random number update process and the initial value random number update process are described later (that is, the timer is in an interrupt-prohibited state when the display random number update process is executed). Since the same process is executed in steps S26 and S27 of the interrupt process, the conflict with the process in the timer interrupt process is avoided. That is, if the timer interruption occurs during the processing of steps S18a and S18b and the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number is updated during the timer interruption processing, the count is counted. The continuity of the values may be lost. However, such an inconvenience does not occur if the interrupt disabled state is set during the processing of steps S18a and S18b.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. Specifically, during the execution of the main processing, when a timer interrupt occurs during a period in which the interrupt processing is permitted during the execution of the loop processing of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 560 Execute timer interrupt processing which is started in response to the occurrence of timer interrupt. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not the power-off signal is output (is turned on or not) (step S20). Then, the CPU 56 receives detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 23b via the switch circuit 58. To detect the input of each switch (switching process: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port to which the detection signal of each switch is input is the on state, the value of the switch timer provided corresponding to each switch is incremented by one.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes display control processing for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage indicator 18, and the normal symbol hold storage indicator 41 (step S22). With regard to the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control is performed to output a drive signal to each display according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S36 and S37.

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a winning notification process for detecting an occurrence of an abnormal winning on the large winning opening (first large winning opening, second large winning opening) and notifying abnormal winning (step S24).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a random number per determination for a regular symbol used for game control (determination random number update process: step S25). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number (initial value random number update process: step S26). Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the display random number (display random number update process: step S27).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S28). In the special symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is selected and executed in accordance with the special symbol process flag for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. And, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated during each processing according to the gaming state. Also, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S29). In the normal symbol process processing, the corresponding processing is selected and executed according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 in a predetermined order. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated during each process according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of transmitting, to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, an effect control command regarding an effect pattern synchronized with the fluctuation of the special symbol (effect symbol command control process: step S30). In addition, that the fluctuation of a production | presentation pattern synchronizes with the fluctuation | variation of a special symbol means that the fluctuation time (variable display period) is the same.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs an information output process to output data such as a starting opening signal supplied to a hole management computer, 1 signal of symbol determination number, 2 signals of symbol determination number, 1 to 3 signals of big hit, and a short time signal etc. (Step S31).

  Further, the CPU 56 executes an award ball process for setting the number of award balls based on detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 23b. (Step S32). Specifically, the payout control board 37 is selected according to the winning detection based on any one of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 23a, and the second count switch 23b being turned on. The payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball dispenser 97 in accordance with the payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In addition, test terminal processing, which is processing of outputting a test signal for enabling the control state of the gaming machine to be confirmed outside the gaming machine, is executed (step S33). Further, in this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 outputs the contents regarding the solenoid in the RAM area of the output port 0 to the output port (Step S34: output processing). Then, the CPU 56 executes a storage process of checking whether the number of pending storages increases or decreases (step S35).

  In addition, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing of setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( Step S36). Furthermore, the CPU 56 performs normal symbol display control processing of setting normal symbol display control data for performing effect display of normal symbols according to the value of the normal symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting normal symbol display control data ( Step S37).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a status indicator display process of setting status display control data for displaying each status indicator in an output buffer for setting the status display control data (step S38). In this case, when the gaming state is the time saving state, state display control data for displaying a state indicator light indicating that the time saving state is set is set in the output buffer. If the gaming state is also controlled to a high probability state (for example, a probability change state), state display control data for displaying a state indicator light indicating that the state is a high probability state is set in the output buffer. You may do so.

  Thereafter, the interrupt enabled state is set (step S39), and the process is ended.

  By the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every 4 ms. The game control process corresponds to the process of steps S21 to S39 (excluding steps S31 and 33) in the timer interrupt process. Further, in this embodiment, the game control process is executed in the timer interrupt process, but in the timer interrupt process, for example, only a flag indicating that an interrupt has occurred is set, and the game control process is the main process. May be performed in

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. A combination of predetermined rendering symbols that do not reach will be stopped and displayed without reaching the reach state. Such a variable display mode of the effect design is referred to as a variable display mode of "non-reach" (also referred to as "normally lost") when the variable display result is a lost design.

  When the shift symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the effect display 9, the variable display of the effect symbol is started after the variable display of the effect symbol is started. The reach effect is executed after reaching the reach state, and a combination of predetermined effect symbols that do not finally become a big hit symbol may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the effect pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of "reach" (also referred to as "reach out") when the variable display result is "off".

  In this embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the reach effect is executed after the variable display state of the effect symbol is in the reach state. Finally, in the "left", "middle" and "right" symbol display areas 9L, 9C and 9R in the effect display device 9, the effect symbols are aligned and stopped (in the case of sudden definite variation big hit) In some cases, the reach may not be displayed, but the sudden change big hit symbol (for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed suddenly.)

  When "5" which is a small hit is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b, the variable display mode of the effect design in the effect display device 9 is "suddenly, certain variation big hit" In the same manner as in the above case, after the variable display of the rendering symbol is performed, a predetermined small hitting symbol (suddenly the same symbol as the probability changing big hit symbol, for example, "135") may be stopped and displayed. The display effect in the effect display device 9 corresponding to the stop display of the small hit symbol "5" on the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b is referred to as a "small hit" variable display mode .

  Here, small hits mean that the number of opening of the big winning opening is the same as that of the big hitting but the opening period per time is extremely short (in this embodiment, the number of opening of the big winning opening is two There are few and open time per time is as short as 1 second). When the small hit game is over, the game state does not change. That is, there is no transition from the positive change state to the normal state or from the normal state to the positive change state. In addition, the sudden change big hit is very short opening period of the big winning opening in the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, while the other big hit opens the big winning opening 15 times the number of opening of the big winning opening Is less than 2 times, and the opening time per time is as short as 1 second while the other big hit opens the big winning opening for 29 seconds per time) and the gaming state after the big hit game (Ie, it makes it appear to the player as if it were suddenly in a definite change state). That is, in this embodiment, the opening pattern of the big winning opening is the same between the sudden change big hit and the small hit suddenly. By controlling in this way, it is not possible to recognize whether the game is a big hit or a small hit suddenly when the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for one second, so a high probability state for the player State can be expected, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, there is shown a case where the number of opening times of the big winning opening is reduced to 2 times and the opening time per time is shortened to 1 second, in the case of sudden positive big hit or small hit. However, the opening period of the big winning opening in the sudden big hit or small hit is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, the number of opening times of the special winning opening may be set to 15 times as in the other big hit, and only the opening time per time may be shortened (for example, 1 second). Also, for example, the opening time per one time may be the same, and only the number of times of opening of the big winning opening may be reduced (for example, twice). As such, when it suddenly becomes a big hit or small hit, the number of opening the big winning opening is reduced as compared with the big hit or the positive big hit, or the opening time of the big winning opening per time is shortened. It is sufficient that the number of winnings of the game ball to the large winning opening is reduced by at least compared to at least a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1 (MR1): Determine the type of jackpot (normal jackpot described later, probability variation big hit, sudden probability variation big hit) (for jackpot type determination)
(2) Random 2 (MR 2): Determine the type (type) of variation pattern (for variation pattern type determination)
(3) Random 3 (MR 3): Determine a variation pattern (variation time) (for variation pattern determination)
(4) Random 4 (MR 4): Determine whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol determination)
(5) Random 5 (MR 5): Determine the initial value of random 4 (for determining the random 4 initial value)

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern first determines the variation pattern type using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and determines the variation using the variation pattern determination random number (random 3) It is determined to be one of the variation patterns included in the pattern type. As such, in this embodiment, the fluctuation pattern is determined by the two-step lottery process.

  The variation pattern type is a grouping of a plurality of variation patterns according to the features of the variation modes. For example, a plurality of change patterns may be grouped by reach type, and divided into a change pattern type including a change pattern accompanied by a normal reach and a change pattern type including a change pattern accompanied by a super reach. Also, for example, a plurality of variation patterns are grouped by the number of re-variations in the pseudo sequence, and a variation pattern type including a variation pattern without pseudo sequence, a variation pattern type including a single variation pattern, and It may be divided into a variation pattern type including two variation patterns and a variation pattern type including three variation patterns. Further, for example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be grouped by the presence or absence of specific effects such as pseudo-runs and slip effects.

  At step S25 in the game control process shown in FIG. 5, the game control microcomputer 560 is a counter for generating a random number for determining the jackpot type of (1) and a random number for determining the normal symbol of (4). Perform count up (1 addition). That is, those are determination random numbers, and the other random numbers are display random numbers (random 2, random 3) or initial value random numbers (random 5). Note that random numbers other than the above random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Further, in this embodiment, a random number generated by hardware (which may be hardware outside the gaming control microcomputer 560) built in the gaming control microcomputer 560 is used as the jackpot determination random number. Note that software random numbers may be used instead of hardware random numbers as the jackpot determination random numbers.

  FIG. 7A is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table. The jackpot determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a jackpot determination value to be compared with the random R is set. The big hit determination table includes a normal time big hit determination table used in a normal state (a gaming state which is not a definite change state) and a positive change time big hit determination table used in a positive change state. Each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the normal time jackpot determination table, and each numerical value described in the right column of FIG. 7 (A) is set in the positive change time jackpot determination table. Is set. The numerical value described in FIG. 7A is the jackpot determination value.

  FIGS. 7B and 7C are explanatory diagrams showing a small hit determination table. The small hit determination table is a group of data stored in the ROM 54 and is a table in which a small hit determination value to be compared with the random R is set. In the small hit determination table, a small hit determination table (for the first special symbol) used when performing variable display of the first special symbol, and a small hit determination table used when performing the variable display of the second special symbol (For the second special symbol) and there. Each numerical value described in FIG. 7B is set in the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), and in the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol), in FIG. 7C. Each numerical value described is set. Further, the numerical values described in FIGS. 7B and 7C are small hit determination values.

  The small hit may be determined only when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed, and the small hit may not be provided when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed. In this case, the small hitting determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 7C may not be provided. In this embodiment, the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly executed when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state. Even if the small hit occurs even when the gaming state is shifted to the positive changing state, and if it is configured to perform an effect asking whether or not to be the positive change, although the current playing state is the positive changing state Rather, it makes the player feel bothersome. Therefore, if small hits are not generated during the variable display of the second special symbol, small hits are less likely to be generated when the gaming state is a definite change state, and a turning effect for a definite change is not performed more than necessary. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyed.

  The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and sets the extracted value as the value of the big hit determination random number (random R), but the big hit determination random number value is shown in FIG. If any of the big hit judgment values are matched, it is decided to make it a big hit (normal big hit, positive variation big hit, sudden positive variation big hit which will be described later) for the special symbol. Further, when the jackpot determination random number value matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, it is determined that the special symbol is to be a small hit. The “probability” shown in FIG. 7A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit. The “probability” shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C indicates the probability (percentage) of being a small hit. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit is deciding whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but the stop symbol in the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make it a jackpot symbol. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a small hit is to decide whether to shift to a small hitting gaming state, but the stop at the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b It is also to decide whether or not to make the symbol a small hit symbol.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, when using the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol), it is determined to be a small hit at a ratio of 1/300. In the case where the small hit determination table (second special symbol) is used, the case where it is determined to be a small hit at a rate of 1/3000 will be described. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of The percentage determined as "small hit" is higher than when variable display is performed.

  FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams showing the jackpot type determination tables 131a and 131b stored in the ROM 54. FIG. Among these, FIG. 8 (A) determines the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening 13 (ie, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) It is a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) 131 a of the case. Further, FIG. 8 (B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening 14 (that is, when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed) Jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) 131b.

  When it is determined that the big hit classification determination table 131a, 131b is to make the variable display result a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit "normal big hit", based on the random number (random 1) for the big hit type determination, " It is a table that is referred to in order to determine either "probable big hit" or "suddenly big hit". In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, a total of 10 determination values are allocated to the "big surprise probability change big hit" in the big hit type determination table 131a (100 While it is determined that the probability change big hit is suddenly made at a rate of 10 minutes, the big hit type determination table 131b is assigned five determination values for "sudden probability change big hit" (5 of 100) Describe the case where it is determined that the probability is a big hit in a sudden manner). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the first start winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol variation display is executed, the second starting winning opening 14 is start winning and the second special symbol of As compared with the case where the variable display is performed, the rate at which the "sudden probability change big hit" is determined is high. In other words, in this embodiment, when the second start winning opening 14 is start winning, and the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the first starting winning opening 13 is start winning and the first special symbol The game value is high compared to the case where the variable display of is executed (in this example, the large winning opening is opened 15 times and the opening time of the large winning opening per time is as long as 29 seconds, which is 29 seconds High) The percentage determined to be “probable big hit” or “usually big hit” is high. "Suddenly probability variation big hit" is distributed only to the first special symbol big hit classification determination table 131a, and "suddenly probability variation big hit" is not distributed to the second special symbol big hit classification determination table 131b (that is, , And may be determined as "suddenly probability variation big hit" only when performing the variable display of the first special symbol).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, the special winning opening is opened 15 times as a first specific gaming state for giving a predetermined amount of gaming value, and each time a large winning opening is opened. The big winning opening is opened twice as a second specific gaming state that provides a big hit (probable big hit or normal big hit) including a round with a long opening time of 29 seconds for the big winning opening and a game value of an amount smaller than the gaming value. Will explain the case where the opening time of the big winning opening per time is determined to be all 1 second and sudden sudden change big hit, but how to make the game value different in the specific gaming state is shown in this embodiment It is not limited to For example, as compared to the first specific gaming state, as the gaming value to determine the second specific gaming state which has reduced the allowable number of winning number (count number) of gaming balls to the large winning opening per round It is also good. For example, even if it is a big hit of the same 15 rounds, with 1st specified game state which opens large winning a prize opening plural times per 1 round, and 2nd specified game state which opens big winning a prize opening only once per round The game value of the second specific gaming state may be lowered such that the number of opening times of the special winning opening is substantially reduced. In this manner, the game ball is less likely to win the winning opening by reducing the number of opening times of the special winning opening or shortening the opening time as compared with the first specific gaming state. It is sufficient if a specific gaming state is provided.

  Also, for example, when a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) is ended, control is made to a definite change state or a short time state, and then, if the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times to configure a definite change state or a short time state, that certain change A first specified gaming state and a second specified gaming state may be provided in which the number of times of execution of the variable display in which the state or the time saving state is continued is made different. In this case, for example, in the case of the first specific gaming state, the definite change state or the time saving state is continued until the variable display is ended a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times), and in the case of the second specific gaming state, the variable display When the number of times (for example, 20 times) that is less than that in the first specific gaming state ends, the probability change state or the time saving state may be ended, and the gaming value may be lowered compared to the first specific gaming state.

  The "probably big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to 15 rounds of big hit gaming state, and is shifted to a high probability state after the end of the big hit gaming state (in this embodiment, it is shifted to a high probability state) At the same time, the system also shifts to the time saving state (see steps S167 and S168 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, "normal big hit" is a big hit that is controlled to big hit game state of 15 rounds, is not shifted to the positive change state after the big hit game state ends, and is transferred only to time saving state (see step S169 described later) . Then, after shifting to the time saving state, the time saving state is maintained until the execution of the variation display of the special symbol and the rendering symbol is ended a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) (see steps S141 to S144 described later). In this embodiment, the time saving state ends even if a big hit occurs before ending the execution of the variable display a predetermined number of times after shifting to the time saving state (see step S132 described later).

  In addition, "Suddenly positive variation big hit" is a big hit with the opening number of the big winning opening being less than 2 times compared with "positive variation big hit" and "ordinary big hit", and opening time per time is 1 second and After the end of the big hit game, it is controlled to be in a definite change state (high probability state) and is controlled to be in a short time state (see steps S167 and S168 described later). Then, after shifting to the definite change state, the positive change state is maintained until the next big hit occurs (see step S132 described later).

  As described above, in this embodiment, even in the case of a "small hit", the opening of the big winning opening is performed twice for 1 second each, which is the same as the big hit gaming state by "a sudden definite big hit". Control is performed. Then, in the case of "small hit", after the opening of the special winning opening is finished, the gaming state does not change, and the gaming state before the "small hit" is maintained (described later) Steps S145 to S149). By doing so, it is possible to make it impossible to recognize whether the game is a sudden sudden big hit or a small hit, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The jackpot type judgment tables 131a and 131b are numerical values to be compared with the value of random 1, and the judgment values corresponding to "normal jackpot", "probably variable big hit", and "suddenly odd variable big hit" (big hit type judgment value ) Is set. When the value of random 1 matches any of the big hit type determination values, the CPU 56 determines the type of big hit as the type corresponding to the matched big hit type determination value.

  Next, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the big hit and the small hit for each big hit type will be described. FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing an opening pattern of the special winning opening. Among these, FIG. 9 (A) shows the opening pattern of the big winning opening at the time of the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit (that is, the big hit of 15 rounds). Further, FIG. 9 (B) shows an opening pattern of the big winning opening at the time of a definite big hit (that is, a big hit of two rounds) or a small hit.

  First, with reference to FIG. 9A, the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit will be described. In this embodiment, when controlled to a big hit gaming state based on a normal big hit or a definite variation big hit, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first big winning opening is controlled to be open in the first round and the second round. Be done. Next, as shown in FIG. 9A, in the third round, the second large winning opening is controlled to be open, and thereafter, the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are controlled to be alternately open. Ru. Also, when being controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit or probability variation big hit, as shown in FIG. 9 (A), the big winning opening per round was controlled to open for T1 time (in this example, 29 seconds) After that, it is controlled to be closed for a predetermined time.

  When controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the normal big hit or probability variation big hit, the time controlled to the closed state after finishing the opening of the big winning opening is after the opening of the first big winning opening and the second large It differs from after the opening of the winning opening. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, after the opening of the first winning opening is finished, the closing time until the second winning opening is opened in the next round is T3 (this example). Then, as described later, 3 seconds + 1 second = 4 seconds (refer to FIG. 21), but after the opening of the second large winning opening is finished, the first large winning opening is opened in the next round. The closing time up to T4 is T4 (in this example, 1 sec + 1 sec = 2 sec as described later, see FIG. 21). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, the closing time T3 is set to be longer than the closing time T4.

  The reason why T3> T4 is set as described above is as follows. In this embodiment, since the first large winning opening is arranged to be positioned above the second large winning opening, the game ball reaches from the first large winning opening to the second large winning opening. For example, even if the timing when the game ball reaches the first big winning opening is the closing timing of the first big winning opening, until the game ball reaches the second big winning opening It is possible that opening of the second big winning opening is started and it is possible to win the second big winning opening. Therefore, even if the closing time T3 from the closing of the first large winning opening to the start of the opening of the second large winning opening is somewhat long, the substantial closing time is not so long. On the other hand, since the second large winning opening is located below the first large winning opening, when the opening of the second large winning opening is ended, the opening of the first large winning opening is completely started. If it becomes impossible to win and the closing time T4 from the closing of the second big winning opening to the start of the opening of the first big winning opening is too long, the substantial closing time will be long. Therefore, in this embodiment, by setting the closing time T3 to be longer than the closing time T4, the game ball can be easily made to play in the big winning opening, and the interest to the game is improved.

  In addition, the game ball passes near the opening of the first large winning opening without reaching the first large winning opening provided on the upstream side, and then reaches near the opening of the second large winning opening downstream. It is desirable that the closing time T3 be shorter than the TX time. In addition, for example, it is possible to fire 100 game balls continuously in 60 seconds, and the time interval (fire interval) of game ball firing when firing game balls continuously is 60 seconds / 100 = 0.6 seconds In this case, it is desirable that the closing time T4 be shorter than the time obtained by subtracting the TX time from the firing interval of 0.6 seconds.

  In this embodiment, the closing time T3 is controlled to be longer than the closing time T4, but the closing time T3 and the closing time T4 may be the same time. For example, although it is necessary to set the closing time T4 to be somewhat short for the above reasons, it is not necessary to secure a long time for the closing time T3. May be

  In FIG. 9A, the closing period from the end of opening the first big winning opening in the first round to the start of opening the first big winning opening in the second round is not particularly mentioned. As described later, in this embodiment, the closing period from the end of the opening of the first winning opening in the first round to the start of the opening of the first winning opening in the second round is the closing time. The same three seconds as T3 plus four seconds (see FIG. 21) are used.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9 (B), the opening pattern of the big winning opening in the sudden variation big hit and the small hit will be described. In this embodiment, when controlled to a big hit gaming state based on a sudden probability variation big hit, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first big winning opening is controlled to an open state in the first round and the second round . Also, when controlled to the small hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), the first big winning opening is controlled twice in the open state in the same manner as the big hit gaming state based on the sudden change big hit . It should be noted that when controlled to the small hit gaming state, unlike the big hit gaming state, there is no concept of a round, but in the example shown in FIG. 9 (B), one big winning opening is opened for convenience of illustration. It expresses as 2R opening of the second big winning a prize mouth as 2R.

  In addition, when it is controlled to the big hit game state which is suddenly based on the definite strange big hit or when it is controlled to the small hit game state, as shown in Figure 9 (B), the 1st large winning a prize mouth per T2 hours In the case, control the open state for 1 second). Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the open time T2 in the sudden big hit or small hit is usually shorter than the open time T1 in the big hit or the positive big hit (T1> It is set to T2).

  In FIG. 9 (B), the closing time from when the first opening of the first large winning opening in the sudden big hit or small hitting ends to the start of the opening of the second first large winning opening in FIG. Although not mentioned, in this embodiment, the closing time from the end of the first opening of the first winning opening to the start of the opening of the second first opening is as described later. It is 6 seconds (see FIG. 22).

  10 and 11 are explanatory views showing an example of the contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, command 80XX (H) is a production control command (a variation pattern command for specifying a variation pattern of a production symbol variably displayed on the presentation display device 9 corresponding to a variable display of a special symbol ) (Each corresponding to fluctuation pattern XX). That is, when a unique number is assigned to each of the variation patterns that can be used, there is a variation pattern command corresponding to each of the variation patterns specified by the number. "(H)" indicates that it is a hexadecimal number. Further, the effect control command for specifying the fluctuation pattern is also a command for specifying the start of fluctuation. Therefore, when receiving the command 80XX (H), the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to start variable display of the effect pattern.

  Commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are effect control commands indicating whether or not to make a big hit, whether or not to make a small hit, and a type of big hit. Since the effect control microcomputer 100 determines the display result of the effect pattern in response to the reception of the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H), the commands 8C01 (H) to 8C05 (H) are referred to as display result specification commands.

  The command 8D01 (H) is an effect control command (first symbol variation designation command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started. The command 8D02 (H) is an effect control command (second symbol variation specification command) indicating that variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started. The first symbol variation specification command and the second symbol variation specification command may be collectively referred to as a special symbol specification command (or a symbol variation specification command). Note that information indicating whether to start variable display of the first special symbol or to start variable display of the second special symbol may be included in the variation pattern command.

  The command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (design confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol is ended and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the symbol determination designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the fourth symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  The command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when the power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and otherwise initialization designation Send a command

  The command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demo specification command) for specifying a customer waiting demonstration.

  The commands A 001 to A 003 (H) are presentation control commands (big hit start designation commands: fan fare designation commands) for designating a start of the big hit game by displaying the fan fare screen. The jackpot start designation command includes a jackpot start 1 designation command, a jackpot start designation 2 designation command, and a small hit / suspiciously definite variation jackpot start designation command according to the type of jackpot. The game control microcomputer 560 is configured to transmit the fanfare designation command for sudden probability big hit start designation suddenly when it is a definite odd hit, but not send the fan fare designation command when it is a small hit. It is also good.

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) showing a display of a number of times (round) of the special winning opening opening indicated by XX. Note that the special winning opening open designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 with the value indicating the number of rounds on the internal control (not the apparent number of rounds) set in the EXT data. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize how many rounds of the big hit game are to be started by checking the EXT data of the designated command during the big winning opening opening. For example, if "01 (H)" is set as EXT data, it can be recognized that it is the start of round 1 of the big hit game, and if "07 (H)" is set as EXT data , It can be recognized that it is the start of round 7 of the big hit game.

  A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening of the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the special winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. In addition, a value indicating a round number (not an apparent round number) in internal control is set in the EXT data, and the special winning opening after open designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as the EXT data. Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize how many rounds in the big hit game are to be ended by confirming the EXT data of the designated command after opening the big winning opening. For example, if "01 (H)" is set as EXT data, it can be recognized that the round 1 of big hit game is over, and if "07 (H)" is set as EXT data , It can be recognized that it is the end of the round 7 of the big hit game.

  Command A 301 (H) displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game, and specifies that it was usually a big hit with a production control command (big hit end 1 specified command: ending 1 specified command) is there. The command A 302 (H) displays the big hit end screen, that is, specifies the end of the big hit game, and specifies that it was a definite variation big hit by the effect control command (big hit end 2 designated command: ending 2 designated command) is there. The command A 303 (H) is an effect control command (small hit / sudden definite positive big hit end designation command: ending 3 specified command) for designating the end of the small hit game or the sudden end of the big hit. Although the gaming control microcomputer 560 suddenly transmits an ending designation command for a definite odd jackpot end designation when it is a big hit, it is configured not to send an ending designation command when it is a small hit. Good.

  The command B 000 (H) is an effect control command (normal state background designating command) for specifying background display when the gaming state is the normal state. The command B 001 (H) is an effect control command (time saving state background specifying command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is the time saving state (does not include the probability variation state). The command B 002 (H) is an effect control command (probable change state background specification command) for specifying a background display when the gaming state is a definite change state.

  The command C000 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number addition designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has increased by one. The command C100 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number addition designation command) for specifying that the second pending storage number has increased by one. The command C200 (H) is an effect control command (first pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the first pending storage number has decreased by one. The command C300 (H) is an effect control command (second pending storage number subtraction designation command) for designating that the second pending storage number has decreased by one.

  Although this embodiment shows the case where the effect control command indicating that the number of pending storages has increased or decreased is transmitted for the first number of pending storages and the second number of pending storages, the number of pending storages is shown. You may make it transmit the production control command which designates itself. In this case, for example, a presentation control command for designating which of the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 has been designated is transmitted as the pending storage number designating command for designating the number of pending storages. A common effect control command may be transmitted between the one pending storage number and the second pending storage number.

  Further, for example, different effect control commands (held memory number specifying command) may be transmitted when the first held memory number is specified and the second held memory number is specified. In this case, for example, as the pending storage number specification command, a value capable of specifying the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number as MODE data (for example, “C0 (H) when specifying the first pending storage number When specifying the second hold storage number, "C1 (H)" may be included, and an effect control command in which the value of the hold storage number is set as the EXT data may be transmitted.

  Further, for example, when designating the same first pending storage number, the effect control command specifying addition or subtraction of the first pending storage number is transmitted by making the MODE data common and making the EXT data different. You may do so. For example, when common mode data "C0 (H)" is used to specify subtraction of the first pending storage number, command C000 (H) is sent, and addition of the first pending storage number is specified A command C 001 (H) may be sent to Furthermore, when designating the second pending storage number, the MODE data is made different, and when designating subtraction of the second pending storage number, the command C100 (H) is transmitted. When the addition is designated, the command C101 (H) may be transmitted.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the display state of the lamp is changed, or the sound number data is output to the audio output board 70. Do.

  For example, microcomputer 560 for game control designates the fluctuation pattern of the production design every time there is a starting winning and variable display of special symbols is started in first special symbol display 8a or second special symbol display 8b. The variation pattern command and the display result designation command are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to "1", and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to "0". Note that such a command form is an example, and another command form may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  In addition, as a method of sending out the effect control command, the effect control command data is outputted to the effect control substrate 80 from the main substrate 31 via the relay substrate 77 one byte at a time by eight parallel signal lines of effect control signals CD0 to CD7 In addition to the effect control command data, a method of outputting a pulse-like (rectangular wave) take-in signal (effect control INT signal) for instructing take-in of effect control command data is used. The 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts the process of taking in 1-byte data by interrupt processing.

  In the example shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the variation pattern command and the display result designation command are displayed on the first special symbol display 8a in a variable display (variation) of the effect design corresponding to the variation of the first special symbol and the second special It can be used in common with the variable display (variation) of the production symbol corresponding to the fluctuation of the second special symbol in the symbol display 8b, and the production display which performs the production with the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol When controlling the rendering components such as the device 9, the types of commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 to the rendering control microcomputer 100 can be prevented from increasing.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of a program of special symbol process processing (step S26) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. As described above, in the special symbol process processing, processing for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening (first large winning opening, second large winning opening) is executed Be done. In the special symbol process processing, the CPU 56 detects that the game ball has won the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13, or the second start winning opening 14 If the second start opening switch 14a for turning on is turned on, that is, if the start winning combination to the first start winning opening 13 or the start winning combination to the second start winning opening 14 has occurred, the start opening switch passing processing Execute (steps S311 and S312). Then, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed. If the first start winning opening switch 13a or the second start opening switch 14a is not turned on, one of the processes in steps S300 to S310 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes of steps S300 to S310 are the following processes.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 0. When the variable display of the special symbol can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of stored numerical data (total number of held memories) stored in the number of held memories buffer. The storage number of the numerical data stored in the pending storage number buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the total pending storage number counter. Also, if the count value of the combined holding memory number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is considered as a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the big hit flag is set. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The big hit flag is reset when the big hit game is over.

  Fluctuation pattern setting processing (step S301): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the fluctuation pattern is determined, and the fluctuation time in the fluctuation pattern (variable display time: time from the start of variable display to the derivation display (stop display) of the display result) is the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol Decide to do. Also, start the fluctuation time timer that measures the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission processing (step S302): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control for transmitting a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol variation processing (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern selected in the fluctuation pattern setting process has elapsed (when the fluctuation time timer set in step S301 times out, ie, the value of the fluctuation time timer becomes 0), the microcomputer 100 for effect control is determined Control to transmit a designated command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304. Note that the effect control microcomputer 100 controls so that the fourth symbol is stopped in the effect display device 9 when the symbol determination designating command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Special symbol stop processing (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the jackpot flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to step S308. If neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300. In this embodiment, the special symbol display control for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol in the special symbol display control process, as will be described later, based on the value of the special symbol process flag being 4 will be described later. Data is set in the output buffer for special symbol display control data setting (see FIG. 30), and the stop symbol of the special symbol is actually stopped and displayed in the display control processing of step S22 according to the setting contents of the output buffer.

  Special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is five. In the special winning opening open processing, control is performed to open the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening. Specifically, while initializing a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening) etc., the solenoids 21a and 21b are driven to set the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening Leave open. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (6 in this example) corresponding to step S306. The big winning opening opening pre-processing is executed for each round, but when starting the first round, the big winning opening opening pre-processing is also processing for starting a big hit game.

  Large winning opening open processing (step S306): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. Control for transmitting the effect control command of round display in the big hit gaming state to the microcomputer 100 for effect control, processing for confirming establishment of closing conditions of the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening, and the like are performed. If the closing conditions of the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening are satisfied, and there is still a remaining round, control is performed to close the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening, and the predetermined time is set. After the lapse, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. Also, when all rounds have been completed, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening are controlled to be closed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the internal state (special symbol process flag) corresponds to step S307. Update to the value (7 in this example).

  Big hit end processing (step S307): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, processing is performed to set a flag indicating the gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time saving flag). Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  Small hit opening pre-processing (step S308): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. In the small hit opening pre-processing, control is performed to open the first large winning opening. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of gaming balls having entered the special winning opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21a is driven to open the first special winning opening. Further, the execution time of the special winning opening open process is set by the timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (9 in this example) corresponding to step S309. In addition, small hit opening pre-processing is also processing to start a small hit game.

  Small hit open processing (step S309): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is nine. A process is performed to check whether the opening condition or closing condition of the first big winning opening is established. If the closing condition is satisfied while the first big winning opening is open, control is performed to close the first big winning opening. Further, if the opening condition is satisfied while the first big winning opening is closed, control is performed to open the first big winning opening. When the opening of all the big winning openings is ended, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (10 (decimal) in this example) corresponding to step S310.

  Small hit end processing (step S310): is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. A control is performed to cause the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the starting opening switch passing process of step S312. In the starting opening switch passing process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the first starting opening switch 13a is in the on state (step S211). If the 1st starting opening switch 13a is not an ON state, it will transfer to step S217. If the first start port switch 13a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the first number of pending storages has reached the upper limit value (specifically, the first pending storage for counting the first number of pending storages) Whether the value of the number counter is 4 or not is confirmed (step S212). If the first pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S217.

  If the first pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the first pending storage number counter by 1 (step S213) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S214). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area in the first hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S215). . In the process of step S215, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number for big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The random number for fluctuation pattern type determination (random 2) and the random number for fluctuation pattern judgment (random 3) are not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at the time of start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, (1) It may be extracted at the start of fluctuation of the special symbol. For example, in the variation pattern setting process described later, the game control microcomputer 560 directly extracts the value from the variation pattern type determination random number counter for generating the variation pattern type determination random number (random 2), or the variation pattern The value may be directly extracted from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating the determination random number (random 3).

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory view showing a configuration example of a region (pending storage buffer) for saving random numbers and the like corresponding to the pending storage. As shown in FIG. 14, in the first suspension storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the first suspension storage number is secured. In the second hold storage buffer, a storage area corresponding to the upper limit (4 in this example) of the second hold storage number is secured. In this embodiment, the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer may be hardware random numbers random R (big hit determination random numbers), software random numbers big hit type determination random numbers (random 1), variation A random number for pattern type determination (random 2) and a random number for variation pattern determination (random 3) are stored. The first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the first hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S216).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether the second start port switch 14a is in the on state (step S217). If the second start port switch 14a is not in the on state, the process ends. If the second start port switch 14a is in the on state, the CPU 56 determines whether the second number of pending storages has reached the upper limit (specifically, the second pending storage for counting the second number of pending storages) Whether the value of the number counter is 4 or not is confirmed (step S218). If the second pending storage number has reached the upper limit value, the process ends.

  If the second pending storage number has not reached the upper limit value, the CPU 56 increases the value of the second pending storage number counter by 1 (step S219) and the value of the total pending storage number counter for counting the total pending storage number Is increased by 1 (step S220). Next, the CPU 56 executes a process of extracting values from the random number circuit 503 and the counter for generating software random numbers and storing them in the storage area of the second hold storage buffer (see FIG. 14) (step S221). . In the process of step S221, hardware R random number R (big hit determination random number), software random number for big hit type determination random number (random 1), variation pattern type determination random number (random 2) and variation pattern The judgment random number (random 3) is extracted and stored in the storage area. The variation pattern determination random number (Random 3) is not extracted in the start opening switch passage process (at start winning) and stored in advance in the storage area, but is extracted at the start of variation of the second special symbol. May be For example, the game control microcomputer 560 may directly extract a value from the variation pattern determination random number counter for generating a variation pattern determination random number (random 3) in the variation pattern setting process described later.

  Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the second hold storage number addition designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S222).

  FIG.15 and FIG.16 is a flowchart which shows the special symbol normal processing (step S300) in a special symbol process processing. In the special symbol normal processing, the CPU 56 confirms the value of the total number of pending storages (step S51). Specifically, it checks the count value of the combined pending storage number counter. If the total number of pending storages is 0, if the customer waiting demo specification command has not been transmitted yet, control is performed to transmit the customer waiting demonstration specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S51A), and the process is performed. finish. For example, when transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command in step S51A, the CPU 56 sets a customer waiting demonstration specification command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting demo specification command has been transmitted. Then, when executing the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption after transmitting the customer waiting demo specification command, the customer waiting demonstration instruction command completed flag is set and the customer waiting is repeated. Control may be performed so as not to send a demo specification command. Also, in this case, the customer waiting demo specification command transmitted flag may be reset when the next time the variable display of the special symbol is started.

  If the total number of pending storages is not 0, the CPU 56 checks whether the second pending storage number is 0 or not (step S52). Specifically, it is checked whether the value of the second pending storage number counter is 0 or not. If the second pending storage number is not 0, the CPU 56 is a special symbol pointer (a flag indicating whether the special symbol process processing is performed for the first special symbol or the special symbol process processing is performed for the second special symbol) The data which shows "the 2nd" is set to (step S53). If the second pending storage number is 0 (ie, only the first pending storage number has been accumulated), the CPU 66 sets data indicating "first" in the special symbol pointer (step S54).

  In this embodiment, by performing the processes of steps S52 to S54, the variable display of the second special symbol is executed with priority over the variable display of the first special symbol. In other words, the second start condition for starting the variation display of the second special symbol is controlled to be established in preference to the first start condition for starting the variation display of the first special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number 1 of pending storages indicated by the special symbol pointer in the RAM 55 and stores it in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S55). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 stores the random numbers stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = 1 in the first pending storage number buffer. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = 1 in the second pending storage number buffer. Then, it is stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55.

  Then, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the reserved storage number counter of the one indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 subtracts one from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and each storage area in the first pending storage number buffer Shift the content of When the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second hold storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second hold storage number buffer are shifted.

  That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates the "first", the CPU 56 is a storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the first pending storage number buffer of the RAM 55. Are stored in the storage area corresponding to the first pending storage number = n-1. In addition, when the special symbol pointer indicates "the second", it is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second number of pending storages = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the second pending storage number buffer of the RAM 55 Each random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second pending storage number = n-1.

  Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first pending storage numbers (or the respective second pending storage numbers) are extracted is always the first pending storage number (or It agrees with the order of the 2nd pending memory number) = 1, 2, 3, and 4.

  Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the total number of pending storages by one. That is, the count value of the total number of pending storages is decremented by 1 (step S58). Note that the CPU 56 stores the value of the combined pending storage number counter before the count value is decremented by 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 55.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a background designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in accordance with the current gaming state (step S60). In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a definite change state background designation command when a positive change flag indicating that the change is in the positive change state is set. In addition, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a time saving state background designation command when the probability change flag is not set and the time saving flag indicating that the time saving state is set. Further, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a normal state background designation command if neither the probability change flag nor the time saving flag is set.

  In this embodiment, a case is shown in which the background designation command is transmitted each time for each change, but, for example, it is determined whether or not the gaming state has changed from the time of the previous change at the start of the change, Only when the state changes, a background designation command corresponding to the changed gaming state may be transmitted. With such a configuration, the number of times of transmission of the background designation command can be reduced, and the processing load on the game control microcomputer 560 can be reduced.

  Specifically, when transmitting the effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the CPU 56 sets the address of a command transmission table (predetermined for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command. Set to pointer. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set to the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect symbol command control process (step S30). In this embodiment, when starting to change the special symbol, the microcomputer for effect control is in the order of background designation command, fluctuation pattern command, display result designation command, and pending storage number subtraction designation command for each timer interrupt. It will be sent to 100. Specifically, when starting the variation of the special symbol, first, the background designation command is sent, the variation pattern command is sent after 4 ms, the display result designation command is sent after 4 ms, and after 4 ms, A pending storage count subtraction specification command is sent. In addition, when starting the variation of the special symbol, the symbol variation specification command (1st symbol variation specification command, 2nd symbol variation specification command) is also transmitted, but the symbol variation specification command is the same timer interrupt as the variation pattern command Are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100.

  In the special symbol normal processing, first, the data indicating the "first" indicating that the processing is performed targeting the first start winning opening 13; that is, the processing indicating that the processing is executed for the first special symbol Data indicating "" or data indicating "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second start winning opening 14, that is, "second" indicating that the processing is to be performed on the second special symbol Data is set to the special symbol pointer. And in subsequent processing in special symbol process processing, processing according to data set to a special symbol pointer is performed. Therefore, the processing of steps S300 to S310 can be made common to the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads the random R (random hit determination random number) from the random number buffer area and executes the big hit determination module. In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number extracted in the steps S215 and S221 of the starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first suspension storage buffer and the second suspension storage buffer, and performs the jackpot determination. The big hit judgment module compares the predetermined big hit judgment value or small hit judgment value (refer to FIG. 7) with the jackpot judgment random number, and executes processing to decide to make a big hit or a small hit if they match. Is a program that That is, it is a program that executes the process of the big hit determination and the small hit determination.

  In the process of jackpot determination, when the gaming state is a definite change state (high probability state), the probability of becoming a big hit is configured to be higher than in the non-probability change state (normal game state and time saving state) ing. Specifically, the probability variation time jackpot determination table (the table on the right side of FIG. 7A in ROM 54 is set) and the number of jackpot determination values are probability variation A normal-time jackpot judgment table (a table in which the numerical value on the left side of FIG. 7A in the ROM 54 is set) is provided, which is set smaller than the jackpot judgment table. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the gaming state is a definite change state, and when the gaming state is a definite change state, processing of the determination of the big hit using the big change determination table at the positive change time, the gaming state is normal When the gaming state or the time saving state, the processing of the determination of the big hit is performed using the big hit determination table at normal times. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the jackpot determination values shown in FIG. 7A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a jackpot. If it is determined to be a big hit (step S61), the process proceeds to step S71. In addition, deciding whether or not to make a big hit means to decide whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state, but to decide whether to make a stop symbol in a special symbol display as a big hit symbol or not It is also.

  In addition, confirmation of whether the present game state is a definite change state is performed by whether the positive change flag is set. The probability change flag is set when shifting the gaming state to the probability change state, and is reset when ending the probability change state. Specifically, it is determined to be a big hit or sudden big hit, is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined to be a big hit, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is stopped and displayed. It is reset at the timing.

  If the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) does not match any of the jackpot determination values (N in step S61), the CPU 56 uses the small hit determination table (see FIGS. 7B and 7C). And perform a small hit determination process. That is, when the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R) matches any of the small hit determination values shown in FIGS. 7B and 7C, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is to be a small hit. In this case, the CPU 56 confirms the data indicated by the special symbol pointer, and when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "first", the small hit determination table (for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 7B) Use) to decide whether to make a small hit or not. In addition, when the data indicated by the special symbol pointer is "the second", it is determined whether or not the small hit is made using the small hit determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 7C. . Then, when it is determined to make the small hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a small hit flag indicating that the small hit is made (step S63), and the process proceeds to step S75.

  If the value of the random R does not match either the big hit determination value or the small hit determination value (N in step S62), that is, if it is a loss, the process directly proceeds to step S75.

  In step S71, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit. Then, the big hit type determination table indicated by the special symbol pointer is selected as a table used to determine the big hit type to any one of a plurality of types (step S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131a for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 8A. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 selects the jackpot type determination table 131b for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 8 (B).

  Next, using the selected big hit type determination table, the CPU 56 uses the type (“normal big hit”, “probable variation”) corresponding to the value matching the value of the random number (random 1) for big hit type determination stored in the random number buffer area. A "big hit" and "a sudden definite big hit" are determined as the type of big hit (step S73). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in steps S215 and S221 of the starting opening switch passing process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, and determines the big hit type. . Moreover, in this case, as shown in FIGS. 8A and 8B, when the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, it is compared with the case where the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. Suddenly, the probability that a big hit is selected is high. In other words, when the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, the game value is high (when the opening time of the big winning opening per one time is compared with the case where the variable display of the first special symbol is executed) There is a high probability of 29 seconds, and the probability of selecting a big hit or a probability big hit is high.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets data indicating the determined type of the big hit in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (step S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as data indicating the big hit type, and when the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "02" is set as data indicating the big hit type, When the big hit type is "suddenly, there is a definite variation big hit", "03" is set as data indicating the big hit type.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines the stop symbol of the special symbol (step S75). Specifically, when neither the big hit flag nor the small hit flag is set, "-" which is an out pattern is determined as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, according to the determination result of the big hit type, it decides the stop design of the special symbol “3”, “7”, “9” which becomes the big hit symbol. That is, "3" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is determined to be "normal big hit", and "7" is determined to be the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is determined to be "probable variation big hit" If you decide to be "suddenly oddly big hit", decide "9" as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the small hit flag is set, the small hit symbol "5" is determined as the special symbol stop symbol.

  In this embodiment, the big hit type is determined first, and the case of determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the determined big hit type is shown, but the method of determining the big hit type and the stop symbol of the special symbol is It is not limited to what has been shown in the embodiment. For example, a table in which the stop symbol of the special symbol and the big hit type are associated in advance is prepared, and the stop symbol of the special symbol is first determined based on the big hit type determination random number, the corresponding big hit based on the determination result The type may also be determined.

  Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S76).

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing variation pattern setting processing (step S301) in the special symbol process processing. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S80). When the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56 uses the jackpot fluctuation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the fluctuation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types according to the jackpot type. Is selected (step S81). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  If the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S82). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the small hit variation pattern type determination table as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types (step S83). ). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  If the small hit flag is not set either, the CPU 56 confirms whether the time short flag indicating the short time state is set (step S84). Note that the time saving flag is set when the gaming state is shifted to the time saving state (including when the probability changing state is entered), and is reset when the time saving state is ended. Specifically, it is usually decided to be a big hit, a definite big hit, or a sudden big hit, and it is set in the processing to end the big hit game, and when it is determined that the time count has been digested or a big hit, it is a special symbol. It is reset at the timing of ending the fluctuation display and displaying the stop symbol. If the time saving flag is set (Y in step S84), the CPU 56 is a table used to determine the change pattern type to any one of a plurality of types, and the variation pattern type for outliers for probability change / time reduction is determined A table is selected (step S85). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  If the time saving flag is not set (N in step S84), the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (step S86). If the total number of pending storages is less than 3 (N in step S86), the CPU 56 determines the variation pattern type for normal use as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. A table is selected (step S87). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  When the total number of pending storages is 3 or more (Y in step S86), the CPU 56 uses the variation pattern for shortening as a table used to determine the variation pattern type to any one of a plurality of types. The type determination table is selected (step S88). Then, the process proceeds to step S89.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of pending storages is three or more by executing the processes of steps S84 to S88, the shortening-out variation pattern type determination table for shortening is selected. In addition, when the gaming state is the time saving state (including the case where it is the definite variation state), the variation pattern type determination table for probability change / time reduction is selected. In this case, the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortening variation may be determined in the process of step S89 described later, and when the variation pattern type including the variation pattern of the shortening variation is determined, the process of step S91 The fluctuation pattern of the shortening fluctuation is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Therefore, in this embodiment, the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation may be performed when the gaming state is the short time state (including the case of the probability changing state) or when the total number of pending storages is three or more. .

  In this embodiment, although the case where the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation used in the time saving state and the variation pattern type determination table for shortening variation based on the number of reserved memories are different tables is shown, A common table may be used as the fluctuation pattern type determination table for fluctuation.

  In addition, even when the gaming state is the time saving state, when the total number of pending storages is almost 0 (for example, 0 or 0 or 1), the fluctuation display of the shortening fluctuation is performed You may not do this. In this case, for example, when the CPU 56 determines Y in step S84, the CPU 56 checks whether the total number of pending storages is approximately 0 or not, and if the total number of pending storages is approximately 0, for normal use The variation pattern type determination table may be selected.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer), and selects it in the processing of steps S81, S83, S85, S87 or S88. The variation pattern type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types by referring to the table (step S89). In addition, when it is configured not to extract random 2 (random pattern type determination random number) at the timing of the start winning, the CPU 56 performs the variation pattern type determination for generating the random pattern type determination random number (random 2). The value may be directly extracted from the random number counter, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 determines a variation pattern as one of a plurality of types based on the determination result of the variation pattern type in step S 89, a hit variation pattern determination table, and an out-of-range variation pattern determination table. One of them is selected (step S90). Also, by reading random 3 (random pattern determination random number) from the random number buffer area (the first reserve storage buffer or the second reserve storage buffer), the variation pattern is determined by referring to the variation pattern determination table selected in the process of step S90. Is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S91). In addition, when it is comprised so that random 3 (random number for a fluctuation pattern determination) may not be extracted at the timing of starting winning a prize, CPU56 is a random number counter for a fluctuation pattern determination for generating a random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 3). It is also possible to extract values directly from and to determine a fluctuation pattern based on the extracted random value.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the symbol variation designation command of the special symbol pointer to the microcomputer for effect control 100 (step S92). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first symbol variation designation command. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second symbol variation designation command. Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the effect control command (the change pattern command) corresponding to the determined change pattern to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S93).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the fluctuation time corresponding to the selected fluctuation pattern to the fluctuation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S94). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the display result designation command transmission process (step S302) (step S95).

  In the case where it is determined to be out of place, it may be determined first whether or not to reach by a lottery process using a random number for reach determination, instead of suddenly determining the type of change pattern. Then, based on the determination result of whether or not to reach, the processing of steps S84 to S88 and S89 may be executed to determine the variation pattern type. In this case, a variation pattern type determination table for non-reach and a variation pattern type determination table for reach are prepared in advance, and one of the variation pattern type determination tables is selected based on the reach determination result, The variation pattern type may be determined.

  Further, when it is determined whether or not reach is determined by lottery processing using random numbers for reach determination, the number of reach may be determined according to the total number of pending storages (which may be the first pending storage number or the second pending storage number). A reach determination table with different selection ratios may be selected, and it may be determined whether or not the reach probability is lowered as the number of pending storage increases.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a display result designation command transmission process (step S302). In the display result designation command transmission process, the CPU 56 transmits one of the effect control command (see FIG. 10) of the display result 1 specification to the display result 5 specification according to the determined type, small hit, or removal of the determined big hit Control to Specifically, the CPU 56 first confirms whether the big hit flag is set (step S101). If not set, the process proceeds to step S107.

  If the jackpot flag is set, and if the type of the jackpot is a definite variation jackpot, control is performed to transmit a display result 3 designation command (steps S102 and S103). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "02" or not.

  Further, when the type of the big hit is a definite positive big hit suddenly, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 4 designated command (steps S104 and S105). In addition, it can be specifically determined by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "03" or not.

  Then, when it is neither the definite variation big hit nor the sudden variation big hit (in other words, it is usually the big hit), the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display result 2 designation command (step SS106).

  On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (N in step S101), the CPU 56 checks whether the small hit flag is set (step S107). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a display result 5 designation command (step S108). When the small hit flag is not set (N in step S107), that is, when the small hit flag is out, the CPU 56 performs control of transmitting a display result 1 designation command (step S109).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol variation process (step S303) (step S110).

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special symbol variation in progress processing (step S303) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol variation processing, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the storage storage number subtraction designation command has already been transmitted (step S121). Note that whether or not the pending storage number subtraction specification command has already been transmitted indicates, for example, that the pending storage number subtraction specification command has been sent when sending the pending storage number subtraction specification command in step S122 described later. The storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag may be set, and it may be checked in step S121 whether the pending storage number subtraction specification command transmission completion flag is set. Also, in this case, the set storage number subtraction designated command transmitted flag is reset by the special symbol stop processing or the big hit end processing described later when the variation display of the special symbol is finished or the big hit is finished. Just do it.

  Next, if the pending storage number subtraction designation command has not been sent, the CPU 56 performs control to send the pending storage number subtraction designation command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S122). In this case, when a value indicating “first” is set to the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first storage reserve number subtraction designation command. When the special symbol pointer is set to a value indicating "second", the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a second storage reserve number subtraction designation command.

  Next, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the fluctuation time timer (step S125), and when the fluctuation time timer times out (step S126), performs control to transmit a symbol determination designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S127). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol stop process (step S304) (step S128). If the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing special symbol stop processing (step S304) in the special symbol process processing. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S131). If the jackpot flag is set, the CPU 56, if set, resets the probability variation flag indicating that it is a probability variation state and the time saving flag indicating that it is a short time status (step S132). If it is set, the time reduction counter is also reset.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a jackpot start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S133). Specifically, when the type of the jackpot is normally a jackpot, a jackpot start 1 designation command is transmitted. If the type of the big hit is a definite variation big hit, send a big hit start 2 designated command. If the type of the jackpot is a sudden oddity big hit, send a small hit / sudden definite big hit start specification command. It should be noted that whether the type of the big hit is usually a big hit, a definite big hit or a sudden big hit is determined based on the data indicating the big hit type stored in the RAM 55 (data stored in the big hit type buffer) .

  Further, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the big hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) in the big winning opening open before timer (step S134). The big winning opening open pre-opening timer is a timer for measuring the time until the big winning opening is opened during the big hit game or the small hit game. Specifically, at the start of the big hit game, in step S134, the time required from the time when the variable display is stopped to the time the first round is started (the variable display is stopped on the effect control microcomputer 100 side and the big hit symbol is The time corresponding to the time for performing fanfare effect from the stop display to the start of the first round) is set as the timer before the opening of the special winning opening. Further, for the first and subsequent rounds, an interval time between the rounds (a device for performing an interval effect between rounds on the side of the effect control microcomputer 100) is set as the big winning opening opening pre-opening timer.

  Next, the CPU 56 initializes the value of the round number counter for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game to 0 (step S136).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S137).

  Further, if the big hit flag is not set in step S130, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the time saving number counter for counting the number of times of variation of the special symbol in the time saving state is 0 (step S141). . If the value of the time saving counter is not 0 (in this case, the time saving state is controlled based on the fact that the big hit has been made normally and the time saving counter is set), the CPU 56 The value is decremented by one (step S142). Then, when the value of the time saving number counter after subtraction becomes 0 (step S143), the CPU 56 resets the time saving flag (step S144).

  Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the small hit flag is set (step S145). If the small hit flag is set, the CPU 56 transmits a small hit / suspiciously positive change big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S146). Further, a value corresponding to the small hit display time (for example, a time for notifying that the small hit has occurred in the effect display device 9) is set in the big winning opening pre-opening timer (step S147). In the case of a small hit, at the start of the small hit game, in step S147, the time required for the small hit game to be started after the fluctuation display is stopped is set in the timer before the big winning opening is opened. .

  In this embodiment, as described above, the opening control of the big winning opening is performed in the same manner in appearance in the case of the sudden big hit and the small hit suddenly (see FIG. 9B). Suddenly, it is difficult to recognize whether it is a big hit or a small hit.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting start pre-processing (step S308) (step S149).

  If the small hit flag is not set (N in step S145), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S150).

  Next, the release pattern data used for the release control of the big winning opening in the big hit game or the small hit game will be described. FIG. 21 and FIG. 22 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of open pattern data used for open control of a large winning opening in a big hit game or a small hit game.

  First, with reference to FIG. 21, the opening control of the big winning opening in the big hit game based on the normal big hit or the probability variation big hit will be described. As shown in FIG. 21, in the case of a normal big hit or a definite variation big hit, a value (big winning opening designated value) for designating a big winning opening to be released every round, an opening time, a closing time and an end code are set. The open pattern data that has been sent is used.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the case of a big hit or a probability variation big hit, a value specifying the first big winning opening is set in the first round and the second round as a large winning opening designated value for opening. In addition, a value specifying the second winning opening is set in the third round as a special winning opening specified value for opening, and thereafter, a value specifying the first winning opening and a second winning opening are specified alternately. The value to be set is set. For example, a special winning opening designation value "1" is set as a value for designating the first special winning opening, and a special winning opening designation value "2" is set as a value for specifying the second special winning opening.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 21, in the case of a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, the open time is uniformly set to 29 seconds (corresponding to the open time T1 shown in FIG. 9A).

  As shown in FIG. 21, the closing time is set to 3 seconds or 1 second in the case of a big hit or a positive big hit normally. Specifically, 3 seconds is set as the closing time after the opening of the first big winning opening in the first round is finished. In this case, when the first round is ended in the special winning opening open process described later, one second is set as the interval period between the rounds (see step S1464), so the first large winning opening of the first round is opened. The total closing time until the opening of the first big winning opening in the second round is 3 seconds + 1 second = 4 seconds.

  In addition, after the opening of the first big winning opening after the second round, 3 seconds is set as the closing time. In this case, when the round is terminated in the special winning opening open process described later, 1 second is set as the interval period between the rounds (see step S1464), and thus the opening of the first large winning opening of the round is ended. Then, the total closing time until the opening of the second winning opening of the next round starts is 3 seconds + 1 second = 4 seconds (corresponding to the closing time T3 shown in FIG. 9A). Become.

  In addition, after the opening of the second big winning opening after the second round, 1 second is set as the closing time. In this case, when the round is ended in the special winning opening open process described later, 1 second is set as the interval period between the rounds (see step S1464), and thus the opening of the second large winning opening of the round is ended. Then, the total closing time until the opening of the first winning opening of the next round starts is 1 second + 1 second = 2 seconds (corresponding to the closing time T4 shown in FIG. 9A). Become.

  In the example shown in FIG. 21, 1 second is set as the closing time in the final round (15th round), but the closing time is not set in the final round, and the opening of the big winning opening in the final round The big hit game may be ended immediately after the end.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21, in the last record of the release pattern data of each round, an end code indicating that it is the final data of the release pattern data is set.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22A, the opening control of the big winning opening in the big hit game based on the sudden change big hit will be described. As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the case of sudden positive variation, open pattern data is used in which the designated special winning opening designated for open, open time, close time and end code are set for each round. .

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), in the case of a definite positive big hit, a value specifying the first large winning opening in both the first round and the second round as a large winning opening specified value for opening (for example, “1” ) Is set.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), when it is a definite positive big hit suddenly, the open time is uniformly set to 1 second (corresponding to the open time T2 shown in FIG. 9 (B)). Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (A), the closing time is uniformly set to 5 seconds in the case of a sudden positive big hit. In this case, when the first round is ended in the special winning opening open process described later, one second is set as the interval period between the rounds (see step S1464), so the first large winning opening of the first round is opened. The total closing time until the opening of the first big winning opening of the next second round is 5 seconds + 1 second = 6 seconds.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22 (A), the closing time is set to 5 seconds in the final round (the second round), but the closing time is not set in the final round, and the winning hole in the final round The big hit game may be ended as soon as the opening of the game ends.

  Although the example shown in FIG. 22 (A) shows the case where 5 seconds is set as the closing time in the open pattern data, it is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, for example, shorter than 1 second, 2 seconds, etc. The closing time may be set, or a longer closing time such as 10 seconds or 20 seconds may be set.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22A, an end code is set in the last record of the release pattern data of each round.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22 (B), the opening control of the large winning opening in the small hit game will be described. As shown in FIG. 22B, in the case of a small hit, open pattern data in which all open times and closed times in the small hit game and an end code are set is used. In this embodiment, in the case of a small hit, control is performed so that only the opening control of the first large winning opening is uniformly executed without using the large winning opening designated value.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), in the case of a small hit, the open time is uniformly set to 1 second (corresponding to the open time T2 shown in FIG. 9 (B)), and open for small hit. Two open times are set in the pattern data. Also, as shown in FIG. 22 (B), in the case of a small hit, the closing time between the first and second opening times is set to 6 seconds, and the closing time after the second last opening time Is set to 5 seconds. As described above, when it suddenly becomes a big hit, it is the closing time from the end of the opening of the first big winning opening of the first round to the start of the opening of the first big winning opening of the second round Since the total is 5 seconds + 1 second = 6 seconds, the appearance opening time and closing time of the case of a sudden big hit and the small hit are the same.

  In the example shown in FIG. 22 (A), 5 seconds is set as the closing time after the last opening of the first winning opening has been completed, but the opening of the last opening of the first winning opening is set. It is also possible not to set the closing time after finishing the small hit game immediately after ending the opening of the last first large winning opening.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 22B, an end code is set in the last record of the release pattern data.

  In addition, since it is to show whether the sudden change big hit or the small hit is suddenly controlled to the positive change state or not, the big hit if it is during the big hit game or the small hit game based on the positive change big hit suddenly It is desirable to suppress the winning of the game ball to the winning opening as much as possible. Therefore, in this embodiment, in the case of a definite big hit or a small hit, the opening time of the big winning opening is shortened to 1 second, and the next big winning opening is opened after the opening of the big winning opening. The closing time until it is 6 seconds is slightly longer. By lengthening the closing time between the opening and closing of the big winning opening like this, in this embodiment, the winning opening is achieved by aiming the timing of the opening of the big winning opening and firing the game ball. It is prevented as much as possible.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, by providing a closing time in addition to the opening time during the round, the closing time of the winning opening (for example, the closing time T3 shown in FIG. 9). And although the case where closure time T4 was made to differ was shown, it is not restricted only to such an aspect. For example, the opening time is set only during the round, and the closing time of the winning opening is made different by setting the closing time as the interval period after the round (for example, the closing time T3 or the closing time T4 shown in FIG. 9). ) May be made different.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the big winning opening open pre-processing (step S305) executed before each round in the big hit game. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special winning opening opening pre-timer by 1 (step S1401). When the special winning opening open before timer times out (when the value of the special winning opening before opening is 0) (step S1402), the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter (step S1403). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0. The CPU 56 also adds 1 to the value of the round number counter (step S1405).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a pointer at the beginning of the release pattern data according to the jackpot type and the current round (step S1406). Note that the jackpot type can be specifically determined by confirming which of "01" to "03" is the data set in the jackpot type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing. Also, the current round can be determined by checking the value of the round number counter.

  For example, when controlling the big hit game based on the big hit or probability variation big hit normally, when the first round is started, "01" or "02" is set in the big hit type buffer and the value of the round number counter is " By setting the pointer at the beginning of the opening pattern data of the first round for the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit shown in FIG. The processing will be executed in order from. In addition, when starting the round after the second round, it is possible that "01" or "02" is set in the big hit type buffer and the value of the round number counter is any of "2" to "15". By setting the pointer at the head of the open pattern data of any of the second round to the fifteenth round for the normal big hit and the probability variation big hit shown in FIG. Processing will be executed sequentially from the data.

  Also, for example, in the case of controlling the big hit game based on the definite oddity big hit suddenly, when the first round is started, "03" is set in the big hit type buffer and the value of the round number counter is "1". By setting the pointer at the beginning of the first round of open pattern data for the sudden random variation big hit shown in FIG. 22 (A) based on the following, processing sequentially from the data of the first record of the set open pattern data Will be executed. In addition, when the second round is started, “03” is set in the big hit type buffer and the value of the round number counter is “2”, as shown in FIG. By setting the pointer at the top of the release pattern data of the second round, the processing is sequentially executed from the data of the top record of the set release pattern data.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out and sets a special winning opening designation value to be released in the release pattern data pointed by the pointer (step S1407). Next, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the pointer (step S1408), reads the opening time set next to the special winning opening designated value in the opening pattern data pointed by the pointer, and opens the special winning opening or The open / close time timer for measuring the closing time is set (step S1409).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the open special prize winning opening to an open state (step S1410). Specifically, when the value (for example, “1”) specifying the first large winning opening is set as the large winning opening specified value in step S1407, the solenoid 21a is driven to set the first large winning opening. Control to open state. In addition, when the value (for example, "2") which designates the 2nd big winning a prize mouth is set as a big winning a prize mouth designated value in step S1407, it drives solenoid 21b and makes 2nd big prize winning a prize opening state Control.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the value of the current round number counter to EXT data, and performs control to transmit the special winning opening open designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1411).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening open process (step S306) (step S1412).

  FIG. 24 and FIG. 25 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening open process (step S306). In the special winning opening open process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not a detection signal from the count switch corresponding to the opening special winning opening has been input (step S1451). Specifically, when a value (for example, “1”) specifying the first large winning opening is set as the large winning opening specified value in step S1407 of the special winning opening open processing, the first count switch 23a Check if the detection signal from is input. In addition, when the value (for example, "2") which designates the 2nd large winning a prize opening as a special winning a prize opening specified value is set in step S1407 of special winning a prize opening opening processing, detection from the 2nd count switch 23b Check if you have input a signal. Then, when the count switch corresponding to the open special winning opening is turned on, that is, when the gaming ball that has won the special winning opening is detected (Y in step S1451), the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (step S1452). Then, when the value of the winning number counter after the addition becomes 10 (step S1453), the CPU 56 proceeds to step S1460.

  If the value of the winning number counter is less than 10, the CPU 56 subtracts one from the open / close time timer (step S1454), and confirms whether the open / close time timer has timed out (step S1455). If the open / close time timer has not timed out, the process ends. If the open / close time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the pointer (step S1456), and confirms whether or not the value in the release pattern data pointed by the pointer is a value indicating the end code ( Step S1457). If the value indicates the end code, the process proceeds to step S1460.

  If the value in the open pattern data pointed to by the pointer is not a value indicating the end code (ie, if it is a value indicating the closed time), the CPU 56 reads the closed time in the open pattern data pointed to by the pointer, The timer is set (step S1458).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening in a closed state (step S1459). Specifically, when the value (for example, “1”) for designating the first large winning opening is set as the large winning opening specified value in step S1407 of the special winning opening open processing, the solenoid 21a is driven. It stops and controls the 1st big winning a prize mouth in a closed state. In addition, when the value (for example, "2") which designates the 2nd large winning a prize opening as a special winning a prize opening specified value is set in step S1407 of special winning a prize opening opening processing, stopping the drive of solenoid 21b Control the second big winning opening in the closed state.

  When the process proceeds to step S1460, the CPU 56 performs a process for ending the round. Specifically, the CPU 56 first sets the current value of the round number counter to EXT data, and performs control to transmit a special winning opening open specification command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S1460).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the present big hit game is suddenly based on a definite big hit (step S1461). In addition, it is confirmed by checking whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is "03", specifically, whether it is something based on the definite variation big hit suddenly It can be determined.

  If the current big hit game is not based on the sudden change big hit (ie, it is usually based on the big hit or the positive change big hit), the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the round number counter is 15 ( Step S1462). If the value of the round number counter is 15, that is, if the final round has ended, the process proceeds to step S1466. If the value of the round number counter is not 15 (ie, if there are remaining rounds), the process moves to step S1464.

  If the present big hit game is suddenly based on a definite big hit, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the round number counter is 2 (step S1463). If the value of the round number counter is 2 (that is, if the final round has ended), the process moves to step S1466. If the value of the round number counter is not 2 (ie, if there are remaining rounds), the process moves to step S1464.

  If there is a remaining round (N in step S1462 or N in step S1463), the CPU 56 causes the timer before the opening of the special winning opening to open the time before the start of the round (for example, in the effect display device 9 A value (one second in this example) corresponding to the time to notify (corresponding to a period performing interval effect) is set (step S1464).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S305) (step S1465).

  If the final round has been completed (Y in step S1462 or Y in step S1463), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S307) (step S1466).

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the jackpot end process (step S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the big hit end display timer is set (step S160), and when the big hit end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S164. If the big hit end display timer is not set, the big hit flag is reset (step S161), and control to transmit a big hit end designation command is performed (step S162). Here, when it is a big hit, it sends a big hit end 1 specified command, and when it is a definite variation big hit, it sends a big hit end 2 specified command, and when it is a definite variation big hit suddenly, a small hit / suddenly Send a definite variation big hit end specification command. Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S163), and the process is ended.

  In step S164, the value of the big hit end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the big hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the big hit end display time has elapsed (step S165). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the big hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S165), the CPU 56 confirms whether the type of the big hit is a definite big hit or a sudden positive big hit (step S166). In addition, whether the data set in the big hit type buffer in step S74 of the special symbol normal processing is specifically any of “02” to “03” whether or not it is a definite variation big hit or a sudden definite variation big hit or not It can be determined by confirming whether it is not. If it is a probability variation big hit or sudden probability variation big hit, the CPU 56 sets a probability variation flag to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state (step S167), and also sets the time saving flag to shift the gaming status to the time reduction status (step S168) ). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  If neither the probability variation big hit nor the sudden probability variation big hit (that is, usually a big hit), the CPU 56 sets the time-shortening flag to shift the gaming state to the time-saving state (step S169). Further, the CPU 56 sets a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) in the time reduction number counter for counting the number of times of variation of the special symbol in the time reduction state (step S170). Then, the process proceeds to step S171.

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S171).

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing small hit opening pre-processing (step S308) executed in the small hit game. In the small hit opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the big winning opening open pre-timer by 1 (step S2470). When the special winning opening front timer has timed out (the value of the special winning opening front timer is 0) (step S2471), the CPU 56 initializes a winning number counter (step S2472). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to 0.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets a pointer at the beginning of the open pattern data for small hit (step S2474). Next, the CPU 56 reads the open time in the open pattern data pointed to by the pointer and sets it in the open / close time timer (step S2475).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the first big winning opening to an open state (step S2476). Specifically, the solenoid 21a is driven to control the first big winning opening to an open state. Further, the CPU 56 sets a big winning opening open flag indicating that the big winning opening is open (step S2477).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hit opening process (step S309) (step S2478).

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the small hit open process (step S309). In the small hit open process, the CPU 56 first subtracts 1 from the open / close time timer (step S2481), and checks whether the open / close time timer has timed out (step S2482). If the open / close time timer has not timed out, the process ends. If the open / close time timer has timed out, the CPU 56 adds 1 to the value of the pointer (step S2483), and confirms whether or not the value in the release pattern data pointed by the pointer is a value indicating the end code ( Step S2484). If the value indicates the end code, the process proceeds to step S2492.

  If the value in the release pattern data pointed to by the pointer is not a value indicating an end code (ie, if it is a value indicating an open time or a close time), the CPU 56 determines whether the big winning opening open flag is set. (Step S2485). If the special winning opening open flag is not set (that is, if the first large winning opening is closed), the CPU 56 reads the open time in the open pattern data pointed to by the pointer and sets the open / close time timer. (Step S2486).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the first big winning opening to an open state (step S2487). Specifically, the solenoid 21a is driven to control the first big winning opening to an open state. Further, the CPU 56 sets the big winning opening open flag (step S2488).

  If the special winning opening open flag is set (that is, if the first large winning opening is open), the CPU 56 reads the closing time in the opening pattern data pointed to by the pointer and sets the open / close time timer. (Step S2489).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the first big winning opening in the closed state (step S2490). Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21a is stopped to control the first big winning opening to the open state. Further, the CPU 56 resets the big winning opening open flag (step S2491).

  If the end code is obtained at step S2487, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the small hitting end process (step S310) (step S2492).

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the small hitting end process (step S310) in the special symbol process process. In the small hitting end process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the small hitting end display timer is set (step S2160), and if the small hit ending display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S2164. If the small hit end display timer is not set, the small hit flag is reset (step S2161), and control to transmit a small hit / suspiciously positive variation big hit end designation command is performed (step S2162). Then, the small hit end display timer is set to a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time when the small hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (small hit end display time) (step S2163). finish.

  In step S2164, the value of the small hitting end display timer is decremented by one. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the small hit end display timer is 0, that is, whether the small hit end display time has elapsed (step S2165). If it has not, the process is ended.

  If the small hit end display time has elapsed (Y in step S2165), the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal processing (step S300) (step S2166).

  FIG. 30 is a flow chart showing an example of a program of special symbol display control processing (step S36) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main substrate 31. In the special symbol display control process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (step S3201). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 3 (that is, if the special symbol variation processing is being executed), the CPU 56 sets the special symbol display control data for the special symbol variation display for the special symbol display control data setting. A process of setting or updating the output buffer is performed (step S3202). In this case, the CPU 56 sets or updates special symbol display control data for performing variable display of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. For example, if the changing speed is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the value of the special symbol display control data set in the output buffer is incremented by 1 each time 0.2 seconds elapses. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8a, 8b is executed.

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is not 3, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 or not (step S3203). If the value of the special symbol process flag is 4 (that is, when transition to special symbol stop processing), the CPU 56 is a special symbol for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol set in the special symbol normal processing. A process of setting display control data in an output buffer for setting special symbol display control data is performed (step S3204). In this case, the CPU 56 sets special symbol display control data for stopping and displaying the stop symbol of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) indicated by the special symbol pointer. Then, display control processing (see step S22) is executed, and drive signals are output to the special symbol displays 8a and 8b according to the contents of the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data. The stop symbol of the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 8a, 8b. In addition, since the setting data is not changed after the processing of step S3204 is executed and the special symbol display control data for stopping symbol display is set, the latest special symbol display control data in the display control processing of step S22 Based on, the latest stop symbol will continue to be displayed stopped until the next variable display is started. In addition, if the value of the special symbol process flag is either 2 or 3 in step S3201 (ie, if it is either the display result designation command transmission process or the special symbol variation processing), for the special symbol variation display The special symbol display control data may be updated. In this case, in order to prevent a gap between the variation time recognized on the game control microcomputer 560 side and the variation time recognized on the effect control microcomputer 100 side, the display result designation command transmission process also varies. The time timer may be configured to be decremented by one.

  In this embodiment, the special symbol display control data is set in the output buffer according to the value of the special symbol process flag, but in the special symbol process processing, the start flag is set at the start of variation of the special symbol. At the same time, the end flag may be set at the end of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the special symbol display control process (step S36), the CPU 56 starts updating the value of the special symbol display control data based on the setting of the start flag, and based on the end flag being set. The special symbol display control data may be set to stop and display the stop symbol.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, as the variable winning means, the first variable winning means (in the present example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a) and the second variable winning means (in the present example) And a second special variable winning ball device 20b). In addition, the first specific gaming state (in this example, a normal big hit or a probability variation based on a big hit) is changed to the first state (in the present example, the open state) the variable winning means in the first period (in the present example, 29 seconds). And the second specified gaming state (the game state is controlled differently from the normal gaming state after changing the variable winning means to the first state for the second period (one second in this example) shorter than the first period. In this example, the special game state in which the game state before changing the variable winning means to the first state after changing the variable winning means to the first state for the second period after suddenly changing the variable winning means to the first state) (In this example, it can be controlled to the small hit gaming state). Then, when controlling to the second specific gaming state and controlling to the special gaming state, any one of the first variable winning means or the second variable winning means (in the present embodiment, the first variable winning means) When changing the special variable winning prize ball device 20a) to the first state for the second period and controlling to the first specific gaming state, the variable winning of any one of the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means After the means (in this example, the first special variable winning prize ball device 20a) is changed to the first state for the first period, the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means are changed to the first state according to a predetermined order. (In this example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a and the second special variable winning ball device 20b are alternately controlled to the open state). Therefore, since the change aspect of the variable winning means changes after the first period in the first specific gaming state, in the gaming machine provided with a plurality of variable winning means, it is possible to draw attention to the change aspect of the variable winning means The interest to the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, when the first big winning opening is controlled to be open for 29 seconds over two rounds in the case of a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit, in the third to fifteenth rounds, the first big winning opening and Although the case of controlling the second large winning opening alternately to the open state is shown, it is not always necessary to control the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening to the open state according to a predetermined order. It does not have to be controlled to the open state. For example, after the third round, open in order from the first winning opening → first winning opening → second winning opening → first winning opening → first winning opening → second winning opening · · · It may be controlled to be in the state, as long as it controls the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening in the open state in accordance with some determined order. Also, even in the case where the special winning opening is opened in such an irregular order, as shown in this embodiment, the second large winning opening on the downstream side is closed after the closing. The time to open the side of the first big winning opening may be shortened.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means differ in the ease of winning of the game balls. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second special variable winning prize ball device 20b is more likely to win a large prize as compared with the first special variable winning prize ball device 20a. Then, when controlling to the second specific gaming state and controlling to the special gaming state, the variable winning means that is more difficult to win the gaming ball is changed to the first state for the second period. Therefore, in the second specific gaming state and the special gaming state, it is difficult for the game ball to win in the variable winning means, so that the game can be sharpened and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the second special winning prize ball device 20b is made larger than the first special variable winning ball device 20a to make it easy to win the second big winning prize opening. How to vary the easiness of winning of the big winning opening is not limited to the one shown in this embodiment. For example, the game balls are easily guided by the path from the game ball fired from the ball striking device to the first big winning opening via the game area 7 and the path from the second big winning opening. It may be configured to be different (for example, a path is formed so that the gaming ball is easily guided to the opening of one of the big winning opening). In this case, for example, it is easy to win a prize in the first big prize mouth and the second big prize mouth by making the positions of the big prize mouths and the length of the route, and the arrangement of the features and nails which become obstacles different. The difference is to make it different. Further, for example, by making the sizes of the first special variable winning prize ball device 20a and the second special variable winning prize ball device 20b the same size, the one of the first special variable winning prize ball device 20a disposed on the upstream side You may make it easy to win a prize. Also, for example, even if one big winning opening is smaller than the other big winning opening, a path is formed or a position is arranged so that the game ball can be easily guided. It may be configured to be easier to win than the special winning opening of.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the first variable winning means is provided at the upstream position where the gaming balls flow down, and the second variable winning means is provided at the downstream position where the gaming balls flow down. And, when changing the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means to the first state according to the predetermined order, the first variable winning means is changed to the second state, and then the second variable winning means is in the first state The first variable winning means is changed to the first state after the second variable winning means is changed to the second state than the period (in this example, the closing time T3 shown in FIG. 9A) before changing to The first variable winning means and the second variable winning means are controlled so as to shorten the period (in the present example, the closing time T4 shown in FIG. 9) until it is caused. Therefore, it is possible to make the game ball easy to win in the variable winning means, so it is possible to improve the interest in the game.

  In the embodiment shown above, even when the abnormal winning to the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is detected, the abnormal notification LED 24a, 24b can be used to notify of the abnormal Good. Hereinafter, a modified example in the case of notifying an abnormal winning to the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening will be described.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a process example of a winning notification process when notifying an abnormal winning to the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening. In the modification shown in FIG. 31, in the winning a prize notification process, the CPU 56 first reads the switch on buffer set in the switch process (step S21) (step S2121). Next, the CPU 56 reads the value of the special symbol process flag (step S2122), and confirms whether the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more (step S2123).

  If the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the second count switch 23b is in the on state based on the switch-on buffer read in step S2121 (step S2124). If the second count switch 23b is in the ON state, an initial abnormal notification completion flag indicating that the first abnormal winning at the second large winning opening has already been notified after power-on of the gaming machine is set. Whether or not it is checked (step S2125). If the first abnormal notification completion flag is not set (that is, if the abnormal winning to the second large winning opening has not yet been notified even once after the power is turned on to the gaming machine), the CPU 56 generates an abnormal notification LED 24b. Is controlled (step S2126). On the other hand, if the first abnormal notification completion flag is set (that is, if the first abnormal winning to the second large winning opening has already been notified after the power is turned on to the gaming machine), the CPU 56 notifies the abnormal Control is performed to turn on the LED 24a (step S2127). Then, if it is not set, the CPU 56 sets an initial abnormal notification completion flag (step S2128).

  If the second count switch 23b is not in the on state, the CPU 56 confirms whether the first count switch 23a is in the on state based on the switch on buffer read in step S2121 (step S2129) . If the first count switch 23a is in the on state, the CPU 56 performs control to turn on the abnormality notification LED 24a (step S2130).

  The fact that the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 (that is, any of 0 to 4) in step S2123 means that in the special symbol process processing shown in FIG. This means that one of the processes (step S304) is ready to be executed. That is, it is a state in which neither the big hit gaming state nor the small hit gaming state is controlled, and the opening control of the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening is not performed. Nevertheless, the fact that it is judged as Y in the steps S2124 and S2129 and the winning of the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is detected means that the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening is detected. It indicates that there may be something wrong or wrong. Therefore, when the CPU 56 detects the ON state of the first count switch 23a or the second count switch 23b in steps S2124 and S2129 if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5 in step S2123, the first process is performed. It is determined that the abnormal winning to the special winning opening or the second large winning opening has occurred, and control is performed to turn on the abnormal notification LED 24a or the abnormal notification LED 24b.

  On the other hand, the fact that the value of the special symbol process flag in step S2123 is 5 or more (that is, any of 5 to 10) means that the special winning opening process is performed (step S305) in the special symbol process process shown in FIG. This means that one of the small hit end processes (step S310) is being executed. That is, it is a period in which the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state is controlled, and the opening control of the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening can be performed, and the game to the first big winning opening or the second big winning opening There may be a ball prize. Therefore, when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more in step S2123, the CPU 56 ends the winning notification process as it is.

  In addition, although description is abbreviate | omitted in FIG. 31, after lighting LED24a, 24b for alerting | reporting abnormality and starting abnormality alerting | reporting by step S2126, S2127, S2130, abnormality alerting | reporting is carried out based on having passed predetermined period, for example. You should finish the In this case, for example, a timer may be set when abnormality notification is started, and the abnormality notification LEDs 24a and 24b may be turned off based on the time-out of the timer to end the abnormality notification. Also, for example, after the notification of the abnormality is started, the notification of the abnormality may be ended based on the fact that the error release button or the like is pressed by the game clerk or the like.

  According to the modification shown in FIG. 31, the abnormal winning of the game ball on the first variable winning means (in this example, the first special variable winning ball device 20a) is detected, and the second variable winning means (this example) In the case of detecting the abnormal winning of the gaming ball on the second special variable winning winning ball device 20b), the abnormal winning is notified in a different notification mode. Specifically, when an abnormal winning on the first special variable winning ball device 20a (first big winning opening) is detected, the abnormality notifying LED 24a is turned on. When an abnormal winning on the second special variable winning prize ball device 20b (second big winning opening) is detected, the abnormality notifying LED 24b is turned on. Therefore, it is possible to recognize to which variable winning means the abnormal winning has occurred.

  Further, according to the modification shown in FIG. 31, when the abnormal winning on the first special variable winning prize ball device 20a (first big winning opening) is detected, the abnormality notifying LED 24a is turned on, while the game machine is turned on. When an abnormal winning to the second special variable winning prize ball device 20b (second big winning opening) is first detected after the power is turned on, the abnormal notification (in this example, the abnormal notification LED 24b is lit) is performed in a different notification mode. For example, when carrying out an error inspection at the time of factory shipment of a gaming machine, etc., even if both the abnormal winning to the first large winning opening and the abnormal winning to the second large winning opening are generated simultaneously, the first large While being able to distinguish whether it is an abnormal prize to the winning opening or an abnormal winning to the second big winning opening, an abnormal winning to the first big winning opening and an abnormal winning to the second big winning opening respectively It can be checked that it can be detected normally. On the other hand, in the detection of the second or subsequent abnormal prize, the same abnormal notification LED 24a is turned on even when any abnormal prize is detected in the big winning opening, so when a gaming clerk discovers an abnormal prize It is sufficient to check only the error notification LED 24a, and it is possible to easily find an abnormal winning.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 31, when the big hit is not being played (when the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5), it is immediately abnormal when the on state of the first count switch 23a or the second count switch 23b is detected. Although the case of notifying is shown, the number of detections of the ON state of the first count switch 23a and the second count switch 23b is counted, for example, not limited to such an aspect, and the detected number reaches a predetermined threshold value. The abnormality may be notified on condition of.

  Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 31, even during a big hit game (even if the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more), the game ball on the big winning opening not for opening among the two big winning openings Even when the player wins a predetermined threshold or more, it may be determined as an abnormal winning and notified of an abnormality. In this case, after the closing of the large winning opening to be opened, in consideration of the presence of the game ball detected by the count switch after a delay, it is judged abnormal when in the big hit game (the value of the special symbol process flag is 5 or more) The threshold used for may be a value larger than the threshold used for abnormality determination when the big hit is not in progress (the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 5).

  Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 31, when the abnormal winning to the second special variable winning prize ball device 20b (second big winning opening) is first detected after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the abnormal notification LED 24b is lit. However, the method of notification of the abnormal winning is not limited to such a mode, for example, the second special variable winning ball device 20b (second large) after the power is turned on the gaming machine, for example When an abnormal winning on the winning opening) is detected, both the error notifying LED 24a and the error notifying LED 24b may be turned on.

  Moreover, although the case where abnormality alerting | reporting was carried out by making LED24 a, 24 b for abnormality alerting | reporting turn on was shown in the modification shown in FIG. 31, the aspect of abnormality alerting is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the game control microcomputer 560 transmits a command indicating that the abnormal winning is detected to the effect control microcomputer 100, and the effect control microcomputer 100 is based on the reception of the command. Alternatively, the abnormality display screen may be displayed on the effect display device 9, the frame LED 28 may be lit or blinked in a predetermined notification pattern, or a predetermined notification sound may be output from the speaker 27. Further, for example, the game control microcomputer 560 may externally output an external output signal indicating that the abnormal winning is detected to a hall computer or the like.

  Moreover, in the modification shown in FIG. 31, although the case where the alerting | reporting aspect of abnormal winning a prize was made to differ by using two LED24a, 24b for abnormal reporting, alerting | reporting of abnormal winning using only one LED for abnormality alerting | reporting The modes may be different. For example, when the first abnormal winning to the second large winning opening is detected after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the abnormal notification LED 24a is blinked, and the abnormal winning to the second large winning opening after the second time If it is detected, the same abnormality notification LED 24a may be turned on.

  Further, in the modification shown in FIG. 31, for example, the first abnormal notification completed flag is stored in the backup RAM, and after the notification mode of the abnormal winning to the second big winning opening is made different once, the next time The notification mode of the abnormal winning to the second large winning opening may be the same as the notification of the abnormal winning to the first large winning opening until the initialization is performed.

  Further, although the modification shown in FIG. 31 shows a case where the notification mode of the abnormal winning to the second big winning opening is changed only once after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, it is not limited to only once. The notification mode of the abnormal winning to the second big winning opening of a predetermined number of times after the power is turned on may be made different. For example, after the power is turned on to the gaming machine, the abnormal notification LED 24b may be turned on up to two times when an abnormal winning on the second big winning opening is detected.

  Also, in the embodiment shown above, a case is shown where the big winning opening is opened only once per round in the big hit gaming state, but it may be possible to open the big winning opening multiple times per round. . Hereinafter, a modification in the case of being able to open a large winning a prize opening a plurality of times per round in the big hit game state will be described.

  FIG. 32 is a flow chart showing a process (step S306) in the process of opening the big winning opening when the big winning opening can be opened a plurality of times per round in the big hit gaming state. In the modified example shown in FIG. 32, in the big winning opening opening pre-processing (see FIG. 23), when step S1410 is executed to control the opening target big winning opening to the open state, the CPU 56 is in the opening of the big winning opening. We shall set the flag.

  In the modification shown in FIG. 32, the processes of steps S1451 to S1457 are the same as the processes shown in FIG. If the value in the release pattern data pointed by the pointer in step S1457 is not a value indicating the end code (that is, if it is a value indicating the release time or the closure time), the CPU 56 sets the special winning opening open flag. It is confirmed whether or not there is (step S1457A). If the special winning opening open flag is not set (that is, if the opening target large winning opening is closed), the CPU 56 reads the open time in the open pattern data pointed to by the pointer and sets the open / close time timer to The setting is made (step S1457B).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the open special winning opening to be open (step S1457C). Specifically, when a value (for example, “1”) specifying the first large winning opening is set as the large winning opening specified value in step S1407 of the special winning opening open processing, the solenoid 21a is driven. Control the first big winning opening to the open state. In addition, when the value (for example, "2") which designates the 2nd large winning a prize opening as a special winning a prize opening designated value is set with step S1407 of special winning a prize opening opening processing, the solenoid 21b is driven and the 2nd Control the big winning opening to the open state. In addition, the CPU 56 sets the big winning opening open flag (step S1457D).

  If the special winning opening open flag is set (that is, if the opening target large winning opening is open), the CPU 56 reads the closing time in the opening pattern data pointed to by the pointer and sets the opening / closing time timer to It sets (step S1458).

  Next, the CPU 56 controls the open special winning opening in a closed state (step S1459). Specifically, when the value (for example, “1”) for designating the first large winning opening is set as the large winning opening specified value in step S1407 of the special winning opening open processing, the solenoid 21a is driven. It stops and controls the 1st big winning a prize mouth in a closed state. In addition, when the value (for example, "2") which designates the 2nd large winning a prize opening as a special winning a prize opening specified value is set in step S1407 of special winning a prize opening opening processing, stopping the drive of solenoid 21b Control the second big winning opening in the closed state. Further, the CPU 56 resets the big winning opening open flag (step S1459A).

  In the modified example shown in FIG. 32, the processes after step S1460 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In the above embodiment, when the variation control is started to notify the microcomputer for effect control 100 of the variation pattern indicating the variation mode such as the variation time and the type of reach effect and the presence or absence of the pseudo sequence 1 Although one variation pattern command is transmitted, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer 100 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notified by two commands, the microcomputer 560 for gaming control is the first command before reaching reach, such as presence or absence of pseudo sequence, presence or absence of slip effect (if it does not reach, so-called Send a command indicating the fluctuation time and fluctuation mode before the second stop, and the second command after reaching reach such as reach type and re-lottery effect (if it does not reach, so-called (2) after the stop may be transmitted a command indicating a fluctuation time or a fluctuation mode. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 100 may perform effect control in the fluctuation display based on the fluctuation time derived from the combination of two commands. The game control microcomputer 560 notifies the fluctuation time by each of the two commands, and the effect control microcomputer 100 selects a specific fluctuation mode to be executed at each timing. You may When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and after sending a first command, after a predetermined period has elapsed (for example, the next timer interrupt) And the second command may be sent. In addition, the fluctuation | variation aspect shown by each command is not necessarily limited to this example, It can change suitably also about the order to transmit. In this way, by notifying the fluctuation pattern by two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data which has to be stored as the fluctuation pattern command.

  Further, in the above embodiment, “the proportions are different” means not only those having different proportions such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%. A: B = 100%: 0% is a concept that includes different proportions (ie, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above embodiment, the effect control board 80, the audio output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the substrate on which the circuit for controlling the effect device is mounted. However, the circuit for controlling the effect device is It may be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) equipped with a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 etc. and a circuit equipped with a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamp, LED, speaker 27 etc.) Two substrates with two effect control substrates may be provided.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 directly transmits the command to the effect control microcomputer 100, but the game control microcomputer 560 is connected to another board (for example, FIG. 3). (Sound / lamp board) having a function by the circuit mounted on the sound output board 70 or the sound output board 70 or the lamp driver board 35 or the like and a function by the circuit mounted on the lamp driver board 35 The control command may be transmitted, and may be transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in the effect control substrate 80 via another substrate. In that case, the command may simply pass through on another board, or the control means such as a microcomputer is mounted on the audio output board 70, the lamp driver board 35 and the sound / lamp board, and the control means receives the command. According to the above, the control relating to voice control and lamp control is executed, and further, the received command is changed as it is or, for example, to a simplified command, and the effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 It may be sent to the Even in that case, the sound control board 100 and the lamp driver are similar to the display control according to the play control command directly received from the game control microcomputer 560 in the above embodiment. Display control can be performed according to a command received from the substrate 35 or the sound / lamp substrate.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine has been exemplified as a game machine, but according to the present invention, a medal is inserted, a predetermined bet number is set, and a plurality of types of game machines are operated according to the operation of the control lever by the player. When the combination of stop symbols turns to a specific symbol combination when the symbol is turned and the symbol is stopped according to the operation of the stop button by the player, the predetermined number of medals are applied to the slot machine to be paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In the above embodiment, although the game machine uses game media as an example, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine which pays out a game medium as a predetermined number of prizes, but a game ball The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type game machine that seals game media such as, and gives a score when a prize giving condition is established.

  The present invention performs a predetermined game by firing game media in the game area, and controls the game to a specific game state in which a round game advantageous to the player is executed multiple times when the game result is a specific game result. The present invention is suitably applied to gaming machines.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 8a 1st special symbol display 8b 2nd special symbol display 9 effect display device 13 1st start winning opening 14 2nd starting winning opening 20a 1st special variable winning ball device 20b 2nd special variable winning ball device 31 game control board (main board)
56 CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control 80 Effect control board 100 Microcomputer for effect control 101 CPU for effect control
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine which changes, to a first state, a variable winning means capable of changing to either of a first state advantageous to a player and a second state disadvantageous to a player based on establishment of a predetermined condition. There,
The variable winning means includes a first variable winning means and a second variable winning means,
The first variable winning means is provided at an upstream position where game media flow down,
The second variable winning means is provided at a downstream position where game media flow down,
Controllable to an advantageous state including at least a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state for changing at least one of the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means to the first state Equipped with state control means,
Said advantageous state control means
When controlling to the first advantageous state, the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means are changed to the first state for the first period according to a predetermined order,
When controlling to the second advantageous state,
Changing one of the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means to a first state in a second period shorter than the first period;
As compared with the case of controlling to the first advantageous state, control is performed so that the disadvantageous period from changing the variable winning means to the second state to changing the variable winning means to the first state again becomes longer. ,
When changing the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means to the first state, change the first variable winning means to the second state and then change the second variable winning means to the first state The first variable winning means such that the period from changing the second variable winning means to the second state to changing the first variable winning means to the first state is shorter than the time until the first variable winning means. And control the second variable winning means,
It further comprises an abnormal winning notification means for reporting an abnormal winning of gaming media to the variable winning means,
The abnormal winning notification means has different notification modes depending on whether the abnormal winning of the gaming medium to the first variable winning means is detected or the abnormal winning of the gaming medium to the second variable winning means is detected. Report the abnormal winning ,
The ease of winning a game medium is different between the first variable winning means and the second variable winning means,
When controlling to the second advantageous state, the advantageous state control means changes the variable winning means that is less likely to win the game medium to the first state.
A game machine characterized by