JP6538417B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing with gaming media, and capable of controlling a first advantageous state advantageous to a player and a second advantageous state having an advantage higher than the first advantageous state.

  The conventional gaming machine is provided with a special variable winning ball device that changes to a closed state in which the game ball (game medium) can not enter and an open state in which the game ball can not enter. Or “small hit C” (the first advantageous condition or the second advantageous condition is met), the special variable winning ball device is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the variation display result is “small hit B”. If the game ball passes a specific area in the special variable winning ball device after the game becomes, the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state (first advantageous state), and the variation display result is "small hit C" If the game ball passes a specific area in the special variable winning ball device later, the game ball passes the specific area (special area) in the special variable winning ball device after the variable display result becomes "small hit B". Better than the jackpot gaming state controlled when you Are those controls high jackpot gaming state (second advantageous state).

  In such a gaming machine, it is possible to store a variable display that has not been executed as a pending memory, and whether the result of the variable display based on the pending memory is "small hit B" or "small hit C" In some cases, it is possible to determine whether the variable display based on the reserved memory is "small hit B" or "small hit C". 1).

JP, 2010-279571, A

  However, in Patent Document 1, it is possible for the player to specify which of the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition is satisfied in the target of the previewed preview effect depending on the mode of the previewed preview effect. Therefore, the player will play the game so that the game medium is made to enter the special area only when it is suggested that the second advantageous condition is established in the advance notice effect, so the euphoricity is excessively enhanced. There is a problem of

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing excessive increase in gambling.

The gaming machine of means 1 is
A game using a game medium (eg, game ball) is possible, and a second advantageous state (eg, a big hit game state of a big hit D) advantageous to the player and a second higher advantage than the first advantageous state A gaming machine (for example, pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state of big hit E),
Determining means capable of determining establishment of either one of the first advantageous condition (for example, small hit A) and the second advantageous condition (for example, small hit B) (for example, the CPU 103 performs special symbol normal processing to display variable display A part that determines whether the result is a "small hit" and a part that determines a small hit type from "small hit A" and "small hit B"),
Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display based on the determination of the determination means, and capable of displaying a variable display result corresponding to the first advantageous condition and a variable display result corresponding to the second advantageous condition;
Hold storage means capable of storing information on variable display as hold storage (for example, a portion for storing the values of random number values MR1 to MR3 in the special view hold storage unit according to the starting opening buffer in S110 of the start winning process) ,
When any one of the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition is satisfied, the game medium is in a special area (for example, the third count switch 24B) from the first state (for example, the closed state) to the first state. Variable means (for example, the second special variable winning prize ball device 7B) that can be changed to the second state (for example, the open state) that is easy to enter
Control is made to the first advantageous state based on the fact that gaming media has entered the special area after the first advantageous condition has been established, and gaming media has entered the special area after the second advantageous condition has been established. Control means for controlling the second advantageous state based on (for example, the big hit opening pre-processing when the CPU 103 determines that the gaming ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game in the small hit end processing, The part that executes the big hit open processing and the big hit end processing),
Pre-reading determination means capable of determining whether or not at least one of the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition is established before the determination by the determination means (for example, the random number value determination process at the time of winning by the CPU 103 The part to do
Information common to the case where it is determined that the first advantageous condition is satisfied by the pre-reading determination means and the case where it is determined that the second advantageous condition is satisfied (for example, the first information shown in FIG. 5) Output means for outputting a symbol designation command (for example, a portion where the CPU 103 executes transmission setting of a symbol designation command indicating a small hit in S123b of the winning random number value determination process);
Pre-reading advance notice effect which can not specify which of the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition is determined based on the common information being output by the output means (for example, pending display advance effect (E.g., a portion where the CPU 120 for effect control determines the display mode of the hold storage display at the ratio shown in FIG. 15 in the hold display preview effect determination process);
It is characterized by
According to this feature, common information is output when it is determined that the first advantageous condition is established and when it is determined that the second advantageous condition is established, and the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition are established. Since it is not possible to determine which of the two is determined, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing whether the first advantageous condition or the establishment of the second advantageous condition is determined. Therefore, the game is performed so as to cause the game medium to enter the special area only when the second advantageous condition that can be controlled to the second advantageous state is established, thereby preventing the euphorism from being excessively increased. be able to.

The gaming machine of means 2 is the gaming machine described in means 1, and
Limiting means (for example, as shown in FIG. 18 as a fourth modification) for limiting the execution of the advance notice effect by the advance notice effect executing means according to the game situation (for example, whether or not the reach effect is being executed) With regard to the pending storage display based on the starting winning combination generated during the execution of the reach effect, it is characterized by including a portion to redetermine the non-execution of the pending display advance effect even if it is decided to execute the pending display advance effect. .
According to this feature, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest of the game by being executed in the situation of the game where the prefetch notice effect is inappropriate.

Gaming machine Hand stage 3, a gaming machine according to the means 1 or means 2,
The determination means is a special condition (for example, the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display) different from the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition based on the game medium entering the specific area. It is possible to determine the establishment of the jackpot symbol being derived and displayed on the
The control means is in a third advantageous state (for example, jackpot A, jackpot B, jackpot C, jackpot game state) which is advantageous for the player based on the establishment of the special conditions regardless of the entrance of the gaming media to the special area. Control to
The pre-reading determination means can determine whether or not the special condition is met (for example, whether the value of the random number MR1 is within the big hit determination range in S123 of the effect control CPU 120 at random number value determination processing at the time of winning Part that determines whether or not
The pre-read advance notice effect executing means is information output by the output means (for example, a second symbol designating command indicating a big hit A, a third symbol designating command indicating a big hit B, a fourth symbol designating command indicating a big hit C) It is possible to execute preview advance notice effect (for example, hold display notice effect) that suggests that the establishment of the special condition is determined based on (for example, in the hold display notice effect determination process of FIG. A portion capable of determining the display mode of the pending storage display at a rate shown in (A) and FIG. 14 (B))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, in addition to suggesting that either the first advantageous condition or the second advantageous condition is established, it can also indicate whether the establishment of the special condition is determined. I can improve the interest.

Gaming machine Hand stage 4, a gaming machine according to the means 3,
The pre-read advance notice effect execution means shares a pre-read advance notice effect that suggests that the establishment of the special condition is determined, and a pre-read advance notice effect that is executed when the common information is output, in a common effect mode. It is possible to execute (for example, the effect control CPU 120 is the ratio shown in FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B when the symbol designation command indicates “big hit” or “dropout” in the suspension display advance effect determining process. Determines the display mode of the pending storage display, and when the symbol designating command indicates "small hit", the portion for determining the display mode of the pending storage display at the ratio shown in FIG. 14 (C))
It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the pre-reading advance notice effect is executed in the common effect mode, any of the first advantageous condition, the second advantageous condition, and the establishment of the special condition will be determined. The interest of the game can be improved because the player can be made to pay attention to whether the establishment of the condition is determined.

Gaming machine Hand stage 5 is a gaming machine according to the means 3 or means 4,
The look-ahead notice effect that suggests that the special condition is established and the look-ahead notice effect that is performed when the common information is output are common effect modes (for example, “◇” in the display pattern α). And display pattern β (“☆”),
The ratio at which the common rendering mode is executed in the previewing preview effect that suggests that the special condition is established is the common rendering mode performed in the case where the common information is output. The rate at which the display pattern α and the display pattern β are determined when the symbol designating command indicates “small hit” as shown in FIG. 14 is different from the rate at which the aspect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. Part indicating that the display pattern α or the display pattern β is determined when
It is characterized by
According to this feature, it is inferred which of the establishment of the first advantageous condition or the second advantageous condition and the establishment of the special condition is likely to be determined, depending on whether or not the advance notice is performed in the common effect mode. Since it becomes possible, it can be made to pay attention to whether pre-reading advance notice effect is executed in the common effect mode, so the interest of the game can be improved.

Gaming machine Hand stage 6 is a gaming machine according to the means 3,
The effect mode of the previewing notice effect that suggests that the establishment of the special condition is determined is different from the effect mode of the prefetching notice effect performed when the common information is output (for example, the symbol designating command is When "big hit" is indicated, the effect mode of the on-hold display advance notice effect is determined from "◇" of display pattern α and "☆" of display pattern β, but as a modification example 1 as shown in FIG. When the symbol specifying command "small hit" is shown, the part that determines the effect mode of the pending display notice effect to the blue "o" of the display pattern γ)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, whether the indication of the establishment of the special condition is determined or the indication of the establishment of the first advantageous condition or the second advantageous condition is the presentation aspect As it becomes clear by the difference, it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

Gaming machine Hand stage 7, a gaming machine according to any of the means 3 to unit 6,
The pre-read advance notice effect execution means executes, in different effect modes, a pre-read notice effect that suggests that the establishment of the special condition is determined, and a pre-read notice effect that is executed when the common information is output. It is possible (for example, when the symbol designating command indicates "big hit", the effect mode of the pending display notice effect is determined from "◇" of display pattern α and "☆" of display pattern β, In Example 1, as shown in FIG. 15, when the symbol designating command “small hit” is indicated, either one of the portions where the effect mode of the pending display advance effect is determined to the blue “o” of the display pattern γ) It is possible to execute preview advance notice effect that changes from the effect mode to the other different effect mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 16 as the second modification, according to the start-up winning determined as the big win determination result). After the display of the reserve storage display is started in the display mode of the display pattern γ that suggests a small hit, the display mode is changed to the display mode of the display pattern α that suggests a big hit, or as shown in FIG. After the start of the display in the display mode of the display pattern α that suggests a big hit, the display pattern γ of the display pattern γ that suggests a small hit is displayed. Part to be changed to display mode)
It is characterized by
According to this feature, since the advance notice announcement effect in which the suggested content changes to a different effect mode is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The present invention may have only the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has the configuration other than the invention specific matters together with the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view showing a game machine in an example. It is a block diagram showing an example of circuit composition of a pachinko game machine. It is a figure showing production control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is a figure which shows a change pattern. (A) is an explanatory view showing a display result determination table, (B) is an explanatory view showing a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), (C) is a big hit type determination table (second special symbol (D) is an explanatory view showing a small hit classification determination table, and (E) is an explanatory view showing contents of various jackpots. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a data control area for game control. (A) is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a data control area for effect control, and (B) is a diagram showing a configuration of a start winning reception command buffer. It is sectional drawing which shows the structure of a 2nd special variable winning prize ball device. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of starting winning a prize processing. (A) is a flowchart which shows an example of a random number value determination process at the time of a prize, (B) is a figure which shows a change category specification command. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. (A) is a diagram showing the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect when the symbol designation command indicates a big hit in the hold display notice effect determination process and the determination ratio of the display pattern; (B) is a hold display notice effect determination process It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of execution of pending display advance notice production when a symbol designation command shows detachment in, and the determination ratio of a display pattern, and (C) is a case where a symbol designation command shows a small hit in a pending display advance notice determination process. It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of execution of the pending | holding display advance production | presentation of, and the determination ratio of a display pattern. It is a figure which shows the presence or absence of execution of pending | holding display advance | notch effect production in case the symbol designation command shows a small hit in the modification 1, and the determination ratio of a display pattern. It is a figure which shows the form changed from the display pattern which shows a small hit to the display pattern which shows a big hit in a modification display 2 in a modification display. It is a figure which shows the form changed from the display pattern which shows a big hit in the pending | holding display in the modification 3 to the display pattern which shows a small hit. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a state in which execution of the on-hold display advance notice effect is limited in the modification 4;

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

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

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the right side of the game area). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, LEDs (light emitting diodes) of segments or dot matrix, etc., and includes plural types of identification information (special identification information) that can identify each. A special symbol (also referred to as a "special figure") is displayed variably (variation display). For example, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B respectively change and display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-", etc. Do. The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" or symbols indicating "-", etc. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols, in which combinations of what are turned on and turned off in the 7-segment LED are different.

  A plurality of special symbols are given symbol numbers corresponding to them. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are attached to the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are attached to the symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. In the following, the special symbol variably displayed in the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as "the first special view", and the special symbol variably displayed in the second special symbol display 4B is also referred to as the "second special view" .

  The first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B are both formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same (for example, numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-"), or the type is It may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating "00" to "99". .

  Near the center of the game area on the game board 2, an effect display device 5 is provided. The effect display device 5 is configured of, for example, an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display Device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the effect display device 5, for example, three corresponding to the variation display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the variation display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. In the effect pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, a effect pattern (also referred to as a decorative pattern), which is a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified, is displayed in a variable manner.

  As an example, in the display area of the effect display device 5, effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" are arranged. Then, in response to any one of the variation of the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A and the variation of the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B being started in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, fluctuation of the effect symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. After that, when the finalized special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special view game, in each of the “left”, “middle” and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5 The finalized design symbol (final stop symbol) which is the result of the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variation display using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A or the variation display using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B In synchronization with this, the variable display of a plurality of types of effect symbols that can be identified respectively is performed, and the determined effect symbols that become the variable display result are derived and displayed (or simply referred to as "derivation"). In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as special symbols and effect symbols means to stop identification information such as effect symbols etc (also referred to as complete stop indication or final stop indication) and to end variable display. . On the other hand, during the fluctuation display until the finalized design pattern is derived and displayed after the fluctuation display of the production pattern is started until the finalized design pattern that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed, the fluctuation speed of the production pattern becomes "0". For example, the symbol may be displayed in a stationary state, and may be in a display state that causes, for example, slight shaking or expansion and contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not displayed definitively, it is possible for the player to recognize that the fluctuation of the effect pattern by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. The temporary stop display may include, for example, complete stop display of the effect pattern only for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) without causing slight shaking or expansion or contraction.

  For example, nine types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “9” or Han) are displayed on the effect symbols that are variably displayed in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The character image may be, for example, a person, an animal, an object other than these, or a combination of a number, English letters, nine character images relating to a predetermined motif, a number or a character or a combination of a symbol and a character image. , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image representing an arbitrary figure). Corresponding symbol numbers are attached to each of the rendering symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “9” are attached to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “9”, respectively. In addition, the effect design is not limited to nine types, but may be any number (for example, eight types, ten types, etc.) as long as it can constitute an appropriate number of combinations such as a jackpot combination or a combination which becomes out of place.

  After the fluctuation display of the production design is started, until the fixed production design that is the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed, each of the production design display areas 5L, 5C, 5R for "left", "middle" and "right" For example, when the scroll display is performed such that the symbol numbers sequentially flow from the top to the bottom from the one with the largest symbol number to the one with the largest symbol number (for example, "9"). The effect symbol with the smallest symbol number (for example, "1") is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (for example, the effect symbol display area 5L of "left", etc.), scroll display is performed from the one with the large symbol number to the one with the small symbol, When the effect pattern having the smallest number is displayed, subsequently, the effect pattern having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the effect display device 5, a first hold storage display area 5D and a second hold storage display area 5U are arranged. In the first hold storage display area 5D and the second hold storage display area 5U, a hold storage display (also referred to as a hold display) for specifyingably displaying the number of pending variable displays (the number of special view hold storages) corresponding to each special symbol. Is done. Here, the game ball passes the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A and the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B, with the suspension of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol. It occurs based on the start-up winning by (entering). That is, although the start condition (also referred to as "execution condition") for executing the variation display of the special symbol and the production symbol is satisfied, the variation display based on the start condition established earlier is being executed and the pachinko gaming machine When the start condition for permitting the start of the variable display is not established because 1 is controlled to the big hit gaming state or the like, suspension of the variable display corresponding to the satisfied start condition is performed. The pending storage display in the first pending storage display area 5D is a pending storage display generated based on the starting winning prize due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening, and in the second pending storage display area 5U The hold storage display is a hold storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening.

  In the present embodiment, a circular white display (a suspension displayed on the first suspension storage display area 5D) of the suspension storage display generated based on the startup winning due to the game ball passing (entering) the first startup winning opening Memory display), and a round white display (Hold on the second hold storage display area 5U) for the hold storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the second start winning opening Memory display).

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the first holding storage display area 5D and the second holding storage display area 5U, the number of special drawing holding memories is specified in the upper part of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B. A first hold indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B for possible display are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the number of first special view hold memories in an identifiable manner. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special view hold storage number in a distinguishable manner. The first special map reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the variable display using the first special view is suspended. The second special map reservation storage count is the number of storages for which the execution of the variable display using the second special view is suspended. The number of pending storages of the variable display obtained by adding the number of the first special view pending storage and the number of the second special view pending storage is particularly referred to as the total pending storage number. The term "number of Tokushu reserve storages" simply refers to a concept that includes all of the number of first to reserve special storages, the number of second to reserve special storages, and the total number of pending storages, but in particular It may refer to a concept including the number of first special view pending storages and the number of second special view pending storages, but excluding the total number of pending storages.

  Under the effect display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The regular winning ball device 6A, for example, forms a first start winning opening that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normally variable winning ball device 6B has a normally open state (refer to the solid line position in FIG. 1) and a tilted position (refer to the dotted line position in FIG. 1) in the vertical position by the solenoid 81 for the ordinary motorized part shown in FIG. And a second electric motor-operated part having a movable wing-piece that changes to the second state.

  As an example, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the movable wing piece being in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the normal motorized combination is off. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the case of the normally variable winning ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening by tilting control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric combination is on. It will be in the open state where it is easy to enter. In addition, although the game ball can enter the second start winning opening even when the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the normal opening state, the game ball may enter more than when it is in the enlarged opening state. It may be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning opening by, for example, closing the second starting winning opening in the normally open state. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area is the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), and the normal open state in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) or can not pass (enter) Change to

  The game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, a second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the first special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the first start condition is satisfied. A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the second start opening switch 22B, and the second special view reserve memory number is a predetermined upper limit (for example, " 4 ′ ′) If not, the second start condition is satisfied. The number of winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, and the number of the winning balls to be paid out based on the detection of the gaming ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. The numbers may be the same or different from each other.

  The special variable winning ball unit 7 in which the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are integrated is provided on the right side of the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. There is.

  Here, the configuration of the special variable winning prize unit 7 will be described. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to vertical and horizontal directions when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the special variable winning winning ball unit 7, the left side constitutes a first special variable winning winning ball device 7A, and the right side constitutes a second special variable winning winning ball device 7B. In addition, a cover body (not shown) made of a synthetic resin material having translucency is attached to the front side of the special variable winning ball unit 7, and the player can select the special variable winning ball unit through the cover body. The game ball flowing through the inside of 7, especially the inside of the second special variable winning prize ball device 7B can be visually recognized.

  The first special variable winning ball device 7A includes a first large winning opening door 701 driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and is changed to an open state and a closed state by the first large winning opening door 701 Form the first big winning opening. The first big winning opening is formed to open upward at the left of the special variable winning ball unit 7. The first large winning opening door 701 can slide in the longitudinal direction between the closed position where the first large winning opening is closed by driving the solenoid 82 and the opening position where the first large winning opening is opened. ing.

  In the first special variable winning ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82 is on, the first large winning opening door 701 opens the first large winning opening, and the gaming ball passes the first large winning opening (enter) Make it easy. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, the first large winning opening door 701 closes the first large winning opening so that the game ball can not pass (enter) the first large winning opening. As described above, the first large winning opening changes into an open state advantageous for the player who easily passes (enters) the game ball, and a closed state disadvantageously for the player because the game ball can not pass (enter). In addition to the closed state where the game ball can not pass (enter) the first big winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball is difficult to pass (enter) the first big winning opening is provided. May be

  The game ball having passed (entered) the first winning opening is detected by the first counting switch 23 by passing through the first count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) provided in the first winning opening. . The game ball having passed the first count switch 23 is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. Thus, when the game ball passes (enters) the first large winning opening that is in the open state in the first special variable winning prize ball device 7A, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening are More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter). Therefore, when the first large winning opening is opened in the first special variable winning ball device 7A, the game ball can enter the first large winning opening, which is an advantageous second state for the player. On the other hand, if the first large winning opening is closed in the first special variable winning ball device 7A, it is impossible or difficult to obtain a winning ball by passing (entering) the gaming ball to the first large winning opening This is a disadvantageous first state for the player.

  In addition, most of the game balls that flowed down without entering the first big winning opening are guided to the normally variable winning ball device 6B by an obstacle nail or the like not shown, and if the normally variable winning ball device 6B is in the enlarged open state 2 Start winning prize mouth is supposed to win.

  The second special variable winning ball device 7B shown in FIG. 9 is formed to project upward beyond the first special variable winning ball device 7A, and is opened and closed by a solenoid 83 (see FIG. 2). A winning opening door 711 is provided, and the second big winning opening door 711 forms a second winning opening 712 which changes between an open state and a closed state. The second large winning opening 712 is formed to open upward at the upper end of the second special variable winning ball device 7B. The second large winning opening door 711 is in a second state (opening state) in which the second large winning opening 712 is opened by driving the solenoid 83 and in a first state (closing state) in which the second large winning opening 712 is closed. It is provided so as to be slidable back and forth between the two.

  In the second special variable winning ball device 7B, when the solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 711 is in the on state, the second large winning opening door 711 makes the second large winning opening 712 open state, the gaming ball is It is easy to pass (enter) the second large winning opening 712. On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 711 is in the OFF state, the second large winning opening door 711 closes the second large winning opening 712 and the gaming ball displays the second large winning opening 712 Can not pass through (enter). As described above, the second large winning opening 712 changes into an open state in which the game ball easily passes (enters), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball can not pass (enter). In addition to the closed state where the game ball can not pass (enter) the second big winning opening 712, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball can not easily pass (enter) the second big winning opening 712. May be provided.

  The game ball passing (entering) the second large winning opening 712 passes the second count switch 24A installed in the second large winning opening 712 shown in FIG. It is detected. A predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second count switch 24A. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) the second large winning opening 712 which has become open in the second special variable winning prize ball device 7B, other ordinary, such as the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening, for example More prize balls are paid out than when the game balls pass (enter) the winning opening. Therefore, when the second large winning opening 712 is opened in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the game ball can enter the second large winning opening 712, which is an advantageous second state for the player. On the other hand, if the second large winning opening 712 is closed in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, it is impossible to pass (enter) the game ball to the second large winning opening 712 and obtain a winning ball Or it becomes difficult and becomes a first condition disadvantageous to the player.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, a gaming ball flow channel 750 is formed in which gaming balls having passed through the second large winning opening 712 can flow down. The game ball flow path 750 is a main path 740 (area along the solid line in FIG. 9) through which the game ball having passed the second big winning opening 712 can pass and a branch path 741 branched from the main path 740 (dotted line in FIG. 8) And the region along the A backflow prevention member 730 described later is disposed between the main path 740 and the branch path 741. Further, on the upstream side of the backflow prevention member 730 in the main path 740, a first branch portion 742 where the branch path 741 branches from the main path 740 is provided, and on the downstream side of the backflow prevention member 730 in the main path 740 A second branch portion 743 is provided where the branch path 741 branches from the main path 740. That is, the gaming ball flowing down the main path 740 is movable from the first branch 742 or the second branch 743 to the branch path 741 side.

  A third count switch 24B through which game balls can pass is installed at the most downstream part of the main path 740, and the game balls pass the third count switch 24B to be operated by the third count switch 24B. It is detected. The game ball having passed through the third count switch 24B is guided to the back side of the game board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the game board 2. Also, the gaming ball that has reached the most downstream portion of the diverging path 741 is guided to the back side of the gaming board 2 through a through hole (not shown) formed in the gaming board 2 and passes the fourth count switch 24C. , And detected by the fourth count switch 24C.

  In this embodiment, the gaming state after the small hitting game is controlled to the big hitting gaming state based on the fact that the third counting switch 24B detects the gaming ball during the small hitting game to be described later. .

  On the downstream side of the first branch portion 742 in the main path 740, a restriction member 721 is provided which restricts and allows the flow of the gaming ball toward the third count switch 24B. The restricting member 721 protrudes into the main path 740 by driving the solenoid 85 (see FIG. 2), thereby restricting the flow toward the third count switch 24B in the main path 740 of the gaming ball. By retracting from the main path 740, it is provided slidably in the front-rear direction between the gaming ball in the main path 740 of the main path 740 and a permission state that allows the flow toward the third count switch 24B.

  The upper portion of the restriction member 721 is formed to be a flat surface, and the flat surface is provided on the main path 740 so as to form a predetermined angle downward toward the branch path 741 in a front view. . Therefore, when the gaming ball flows down the main path 740 while the regulating member 721 is in the regulating state, the gaming ball runs along the second branch portion 743 along the flat surface formed on the upper portion of the regulating member 721. It is induced to flow down toward the branch path 741 via the route.

  Between the main path 740 and the branch path 741, the backflow prevention member 730 is pivotally supported by a pivot directed in the front-rear direction. The backflow prevention member 730 is a plate-like member whose upper end is pivotally supported by a pivot and branched from the main path 740 side when the gaming ball guided by the flat surface of the restriction member 721 contacts from the main path 740 side. It can be moved (turned) so that it can pass to the side 741. Specifically, it is pivotable between a permitted position inclined to open between main path 740 and branch path 741 and a restricted position closed between main path 740 and branch path 741. It is provided. A rib 801 protruding forward is provided above the regulating member 721, and the backflow preventing member 730 abuts against the rib 801 in a counterclockwise direction in a front view at the regulating position.

  In addition, the backflow prevention member 730 is normally disposed at the restricted position by its own weight, and in this restricted position, the gaming ball guided by the flat surface abuts from the main path 740 side (right side in front view) The game ball is pushed by the game ball and pivots clockwise in front view with the allowable position as the upper limit.

  At this time, the vertical width between the tip of the backflow prevention member 730 and the lower portion of the second branch 743 changes to be shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball, and the main path provided with the third count switch 24B Movement of the gaming ball from the 740 side to the branch path 741 side where the fourth count switch 24C is provided is permitted. On the other hand, when the backflow prevention member 730 is in the restricted position, the backflow prevention member 730 is in contact with the rib 801 even if the game ball abuts from the side of the branch path 741 (left side in front view) The counterclockwise rotation of the member 730 is restricted. At this time, the width dimension between the tip of the backflow prevention member 730 and the lower portion of the second branch 743 is maintained shorter than the diameter of the gaming ball, so the fourth count switch 24C is provided. The movement of the gaming ball from the branch path 741 side to the main path 740 side where the third count switch 24B is provided is surely restricted.

  Returning to FIG. 1, a normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, on the left side of the game area). As an example, the normal symbol display 20 is composed of LEDs or the like of 7 segments or dot matrix similarly to the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and plural kinds of identification information different from the special symbol The symbol which is a normal symbol (also referred to as "common figure" or "ordinary figure") is variably displayed (variation display).

  Above the normal symbol display 20, a general drawing reserve display 25C is provided. The general drawing retention indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general drawing retention memory number as the number of effective passing balls passed through the passing gate 41. The passing gate 41 is disposed between the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B in the special variable winning ball unit 7. In the passing gate 41, a gate switch 21 described later is incorporated.

  On the surface of the game board 2, besides the above-described configuration, a windmill and a large number of obstacle nails for changing the flow direction and speed of the game ball are provided. Also, as a first start winning opening, a second starting winning opening and a winning opening different from each large winning opening 702, 712, for example, a single or a plurality of general which is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member A winning opening may be provided. In this case, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as winning balls based on the fact that a game ball entering one of the general winning openings is detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost position of the game area, an out port is provided where game balls that have not entered any winning port are captured.

  At the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided, and further, a gaming effect LED 9 is provided in the periphery of the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the special variable winning ball unit 7 and the like) in the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right portion of the gaming machine frame 3 is provided a striking operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a gaming ball as a gaming medium toward the gaming area. For example, the hit ball operating handle adjusts the resilience of the gaming ball according to the amount of operation (the amount of rotation) by the player or the like. The hitting control handle may be provided with a single-shot release switch for stopping the drive of the firing motor provided in the hit shooting device or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the gaming area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball and a game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine are held so as to be able to be supplied to the ball striking device (stored ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, a lower tray is provided which holds (retains) surplus balls and the like overflowing from the upper tray so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, the gaming area is divided into a left gaming area on the left side and a right gaming area on the right side of the center decoration frame surrounding the effect display device 5 disposed substantially at the center position of the gaming area, The game ball that has been hit weakly with the ball operation handle (left strike) flows down the left game area, and the game ball that is hit with the ball operation handle (right strike) flows down with the right game area. There is.

  In addition, the game ball which has flowed down the left gaming area can be paid to the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the game ball which has flowed down the right gaming region is the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the first special variable. A large number of obstacle nails are disposed so as to be able to win on the winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B and to be able to pass through the passing gate 41. That is, in the case of a left-handed strike, the first special variable winning prize ball device 7A and the second special variable winning prize ball device 7B can not win, and can not pass through the passing gate 41.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the variation display of the normal symbol is executed by the normal symbol display 20 such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. For example, based on the fact that the normal drawing start condition for starting the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is started, for example, the fluctuation display of the previous common drawing is finished after the common drawing start condition for the normal drawing is satisfied. The variable display of the common drawing by the container 20 is started.

  In the fluctuation display of this common figure, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when the predetermined time which becomes the common fluctuation time elapses, the fixed normal symbol which becomes the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per common figure) such as a number indicating "7" is stopped and displayed as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the normal symbol becomes "per common figure". On the other hand, if an ordinary symbol other than the symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating "7" as the determined normal symbol, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is "generally out of alignment". Become. In response to the variation display result of the normal symbol being "per common figure", the enlargement and release control (tilting control) in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip forming the variable winning prize ball device 6B is tilted is performed The normal opening control is performed to return to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed.

  For example, after the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, by detecting the gaming ball passing through (entering) the first starting winning opening formed in the regular winning ball device 6A by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The variation display of the special drawing by the first special symbol display 4A is started based on the establishment of the first start condition due to the previous special drawing game or the end of the big hit gaming state. In addition, the second starting condition is established because the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied due to, for example, the previous special variation display or the end of the big hit gaming state, the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the variation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, after starting the variation display of the special symbol, when the variation display time as the special figure fluctuation time passes, the special symbol The finalized special symbol (variation display result) to be the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol, it becomes "big hit" as a specific display result, and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, it becomes "small hit" as a predetermined display result. Also, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is displayed as a final symbol as a final symbol, it becomes "off".

  After the variable display result in the variable display of the special figure becomes a "big hit", it is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as a "round game") is executed a predetermined number of times. Ru. After the variable display result in the variable display of the special view becomes "small hit", it is controlled to a small hit gaming state as a special gaming state different from the big hit gaming state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number “2” is the small hit symbol, The special symbol representing the symbol "-" is a symbol of disengaging. In addition, each symbol such as big hit symbol or small hit symbol in the variation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 4A, each symbol such as the out pattern is different from each symbol in the variation display of the special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. The symbol may be a symbol, or the special symbol common to the variation display of both special views may be a big hit symbol or a small hit symbol, or an off symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol in the variation display of the special figure and becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result, in the big hit gaming state, the first big winning opening door of the first special variable winning ball device 7A In a period 701 until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the first big winning opening is opened. As a result, a round is performed in which the first special variable winning prize ball device 7A is brought into the second state (open state) which is advantageous for the player.

  The round, which is the opening cycle of the first large winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “15”, “10”, “5”, etc.). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number of times, execution of the round is ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win at the first large winning opening etc.) It is also good.

  In addition, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the finalized special symbol in the variation display of the special view and becomes the "small hit" as the specific display result, in the small hit gaming state, the second special variable winning ball device 7B of the second The second large winning opening 712 is in a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Leave open. As a result, the second special variable winning prize ball device 7B is in the second state (opened state) which is advantageous for the player.

  In the present embodiment, in the small hit gaming state, the second large winning opening door 711 is set to be opened once until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, but the present invention It is not limited and may be opened a plurality of times in the small hit gaming state.

  In the small hit gaming state, when the gaming ball that has won the second large winning opening 712 passes the third count switch 24B provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, the third counting switch 24B of the gaming ball It becomes a "big hit" based on the passage (V prize big hit). That is, the CPU 103 controls the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the third count switch 24B of the gaming ball. On the other hand, when the gaming ball having won the second large winning opening 712 in the small hit gaming state passes the fourth count switch 24C provided in the second special variable winning ball device 7B, it does not become a "big hit". That is, the CPU 103 does not control the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the detection of the passage of the fourth count switch 24C of the gaming ball.

  Then, when the game ball is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the passage of the third count switch 24B, the second large winning opening door 711 of the second special variable winning ball device 7B has a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) The second large winning opening 712 is opened in a period until the lapse of a predetermined number of (for example, 10) winning balls. As a result, a round game is executed in which the second special variable winning prize ball device 7B is brought into the second state (open state) which is advantageous for the player. In the present embodiment, the second special variable winning ball device 7B is controlled to be in the second state when it is controlled to the big hit gaming state based on the passage of the third count switch 24B. The invention is not limited to this, and the first special variable winning prize ball device 7A may be controlled to the second state.

  The round game which is an open cycle of the second big winning opening 712 can be repeatedly executed until the number of times of execution reaches a predetermined upper limit number of times (for example, “14”, “4”, etc.). In addition, even before the number of times of execution of the round game reaches the upper limit number of times, the round game is ended by establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, the game ball did not win in the second large winning opening 712). It is also good.

  In addition, after the end of the big hit gaming state in the present embodiment, time saving control and time saving control are not performed in the time shortening control (time saving control) in the range of the predetermined number of changes (for example, 100 times or 20 times) It is controlled to either of the normal state. By performing the time saving control, the fluctuation display time (special drawing fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special drawing is shortened compared to the normal state. The normal state is a normal gaming state different from a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state, and the initialization state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, initialization processing after power on as in the case of system reset) Control) is performed. In the time-saving control, variation display of a special figure is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times or 20 times) after the end of the big hit gaming state, that the variation display result is "big hit", in the small hit gaming state It may be ended when any of the conditions for the game ball to pass through the third count switch 24B is established first.

  When time saving control is performed, control to make the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) in the fluctuation display of the special drawing by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B shorter than that in the normal state, or ordinary Control to shorten the fluctuation time of the fluctuation display of the common drawing by the symbol display 20 (general drawing fluctuation time) shorter than that in the normal state, and the fluctuation display result in the fluctuation display of each common drawing is "per common drawing" Control to improve the probability of becoming higher than in the normal state, and the tilt control time for performing tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normally variable winning ball device 6B based on the fluctuation display result becoming "per common place" The game ball is likely to pass (enter) the second start winning opening, such as control to be longer than when, and control to increase the number of tilting times more than in the normal state, thereby increasing the possibility that the second start condition is established. By the player Advantageous to become control is performed taking. As described above, the control that facilitates the game ball to enter the second starting winning opening with the time saving control and is advantageous for the player is also referred to as high open control. As high open control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls (including all) may be combined and performed.

  By performing the high open control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening is in the wide open state is increased more than when the high open control is not performed. Thereby, the second start condition for executing the special drawing game using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display 4B is easily established, and the variable display of the special drawing can be frequently performed. Then, the time until the variable display result becomes "big hit" or "small hit" is shortened. The period during which the high release control can be performed is also referred to as a high release control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time saving control is performed. The gaming state in which both time saving control and high opening control are performed is also referred to as a time saving state or a high base state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as a main board 11, a presentation control board 12, a voice control board 13 and an LED control board 14 as shown in FIG. 2 are mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also includes a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Besides, various substrates such as a payout control substrate, an information terminal substrate, a launch control substrate, an interface substrate and the like are arranged on the back of the gaming board 2 etc. in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, and various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main substrate 11 is mainly directed to a sub-side control substrate consisting of a setting function of random numbers used in the special view game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch disposed at a predetermined position, etc. And a function of outputting and transmitting a control command as an example of command information as a control signal, and a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer. Also, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the first special figure or the second special figure Of the predetermined display pattern, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol display 20 and performing the on / off / coloring control of the normal symbol display 20 to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 It also has a function to control.

  The main circuit board 11 includes, for example, a microcomputer 100 for game control, a switch circuit 110 for capturing detection signals from various switches for detecting game balls, and transmitting the detection signals to the microcomputer 100 for game control, and the microcomputer 100 for game control An output circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 to 83 is mounted.

  The output circuit 111 is also connected to a controller 90 for driving the solenoid 85. The controller 90 starts driving control of the solenoid 85 by receiving an activation signal from the game control microcomputer 100 via the output circuit 111 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated. When the controller 90 drives the solenoid 85, the restricting member 721 repeats the restricting state and the permitting state every one second regardless of the gaming state.

  The control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 is relayed by the relay substrate 15. The control command transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 via the relay substrate 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. In the effect control command, for example, a display control command used to control an image display operation in the effect display device 5, a voice control command used to control an audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 or A lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED is included.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory view showing an example of the contents of the effect control command used in the present embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration, 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 "1", and the first bit of the EXT data is "0". The command form shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command form may be used. Further, in this example, the control command is configured by two control signals, but the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, a command 8001H is a first change start command for specifying a change start in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for specifying the start of change in the special figure game using the second special view in the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is variably displayed on each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in the effect display device 5 in response to the variable symbol display of the special symbol game. It is a fluctuation pattern specification command which specifies fluctuation patterns (variation time), such as a pattern. Here, XXH represents an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be a value arbitrarily set in accordance with the content of an instruction by the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with the designated variation pattern or the like.

  The command 8CXXH is a change display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a change display result such as a special symbol or an effect pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the variable display result notification command determines whether the variable display result is “off” or “big hit” or “small hit” (predetermined result) or Different EXT data are set according to the determination result (big hit type determination result) of which of the plural types the big hit type when the variable display result is “big hit”.

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result specification command indicating a result of a prior determination that the variable display result is “off”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type “big hit A”, and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type "big hit B", and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result specification command for notifying of the preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C", and the big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result specification command for notifying of a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the small hit type is "small hit A", and the small hit type determination result. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result specification command for notifying of a preliminary determination result that the variable display result is "small hit" and the small hit type becomes "small hit B", and the small hit type determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol determination command which designates the fluctuation stop (decision) of the effect pattern in the effect pattern display areas 5L, 5C, 5R of "left", "middle" and "right" in the effect display device 5. The command 95XXH is a gaming state designation command for designating the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the gaming state designation command, different EXT data is set in accordance with, for example, the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As a specific example, the command 9500H is set as the first gaming state designating command corresponding to the gaming state (low base state, normal state) in which time reduction control is not performed, and the command 9501H is a game state in which time reduction control is performed (high base state , And the second game state specification command corresponding to the time saving state).

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command (also referred to as “fanfare command”) for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A1XXH is a large winning opening open notification command for notifying that the large winning opening is in the open state in the large hitting gaming state or the small hitting gaming state. The command A2XXH is a notification command after a large winning opening opening that notifies that the large winning opening has changed from an open state to a closed state in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state. The command A3XXH is a hit end designation command which designates the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-decision result or the jackpot type determination result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command or the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-decision result and the jackpot type decision result and the EXT data to be set may be made different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . In the large winning opening open notification command and the large winning opening open notification command, different EXT data is set according to the number of rounds executed (for example, "1" to "15") in the big hit gaming state or the small hit gaming state Be done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that the game ball which has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A and the starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. It is a first starting opening winning combination designating command notifying that a first starting condition for executing a special drawing game using a first special drawing in first special symbol display 4A is established. The command ball 200H is that the game ball which has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B and the starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred It is a 2nd starting opening winning a prize specified command which notifies that the 2nd starting condition for performing the special figure game using the 2nd special figure in the 2nd special symbol indicator 4B was satisfied based on it.

  The command C1XXH is a first pending storage count notification command for notifying the first special view storage limit in order to display the special view storage limit in an identifiable manner in the first storage limit display area 5D or the like. The command C2XXH is a second pending storage number notification command for notifying the second special view pending storage number in order to display the special view pending storage number in an identifiable manner in the second pending storage display area 5U or the like. For example, when the first start opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition is satisfied, the first hold storage number notification command is transmitted. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. The second reserved memory number notification command is transmitted when, for example, the second starting opening winning combination designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition is satisfied. , And is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12. In the first reserve memory number notification command and the second reserve memory number notification command, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied (when the number of reserve memory decreases), It may be transmitted in response to the start of execution or the like.

  Instead of the first pending storage number notification command or the second pending storage number notification command, a total pending storage number notification command for reporting the total pending storage number may be transmitted. That is, a total pending storage number notification command may be used to notify the increase (or decrease) of the total pending storage number.

  The command D100 is a V prize notification designating command for notifying that the third count switch 24B has been turned on by the fact that the V winning is achieved, that is, the game ball has passed the third count switch 24B.

  The command D2XXH and the command D3XXH are effect control commands (winning determination result specifying commands) indicating the contents of the winning determination results. Among them, the command D2XXH is designated as a symbol determination result indicating whether the variation display result is "big hit" and whether the variation display result is "small hit" or not, as a determination result of winning. It is a command. In addition, the command D3XXH is a variation category indicating whether the variation pattern determination random number value MR3 is any one of "non-reach", "super reach", and "other" variation pattern as a result of winning determination. It is a command.

In the symbol designation command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3C, the command D200H is a first symbol designation command indicating that the winning determination result is “off”. The command D201H is a second symbol designation command indicating that the winning determination result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit A". The command D 202 H is a third symbol designating command indicating that the winning determination result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “big hit B”. The command D203H is a fourth symbol designation command indicating that the winning determination result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "big hit C". The command D 204 H is a fifth symbol designating command indicating that the winning determination result is “small hit” and the small hit type is “small hit A” or “small hit B”.

  That is, while the second symbol designation command to the fourth symbol designation command in the present embodiment are commands transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 according to the respective big hit types, the fifth symbol designation is specified. The command is transmitted from the main board 11 toward the effect control board 12 in the case where the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” and the case in which the small hit type is determined to be “small hit B”. Is the command of

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main substrate 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a program for game control, fixed data, etc., and a work for game control. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 for providing an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 for executing a control operation by executing a game control program, and updating of numerical data representing a random number independently of the CPU 103 A random number circuit 104 to be performed and an I / O (Input / Output port) 105 are provided.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes a program read from the ROM 101 to execute a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data write operation in which the CPU 103 writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 102 and temporarily stores it, and various fluctuation data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 by the CPU 103 Data reading operation to read out the data, reception operation in which the CPU 103 receives input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. Also, a transmission operation for outputting various signals is performed.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view exemplifying a random number value counted on the main substrate 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, random number value for determining the big hit type and small hit type other than the random number value MR1 for the special view display result determination. Numerical data representing each of MR2, random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, random number value MR4 for generic display result determination, and random value MR5 for initial value determination of MR4 are controlled to be able to be counted. Note that other random values may be used to enhance the gaming effect. The random number values MR1 to MR5 may be counted by software update using different random counters in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the gaming control microcomputer 100 or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the gaming control microcomputer 100. The random numbers used to control the progress of such a game are also referred to as gaming random numbers.

  FIG. 5 shows a variation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases in which the variation display result is “off”, the variation display is also corresponding to each of the case where the variation display mode of the rendering symbol is “non reach” and the case where the variation display mode is “reach”. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance, corresponding to the case where the result is a "big hit". In addition, one fluctuation pattern is prepared in advance corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "small hit" or the like. In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is "off" and the fluctuation display mode of the rendering pattern is "non-reach" is called non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as "non-reach deviation fluctuation pattern"), The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "off" and the variation display mode of the rendering pattern is "reach" is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as "reach variation pattern"). In addition, the non-reach fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern are included in the outlier fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “off”. The variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "big hit" is referred to as a big hit variation pattern. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is "small hit" is called a small hit variation pattern.

  The jackpot fluctuation pattern and the reach fluctuation pattern include a normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of normal reach is executed, and a super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of super reach such as super reach α and super reach β is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of normal reach fluctuation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach α, normal reach β,... You may provide the normal reach fluctuation pattern of. In addition to the super reach fluctuation pattern, three or more super reach fluctuation patterns such as super reach γ may be provided in addition to the super reach α and the super reach β.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the special figure fluctuation time of the normal reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the normal reach in this embodiment is executed is set shorter than the super reach fluctuation patterns super reach α and super reach β. . In addition, regarding the special figure fluctuation time of the super reach fluctuation pattern in which the reach effect of the super reach such as the super reach α and the super reach β in the present embodiment is executed, the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach β is executed However, the special figure fluctuation time is set to be longer than the fluctuation pattern in which the super reach effect of the super reach α is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, since the fluctuation display result is “big hit” in the order of super reach β, super reach α, and normal reach, the big hit expectation is set to be high. In the reach fluctuation pattern, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the jackpot expectation.

  In this embodiment, as described later, these fluctuation patterns are determined in advance, for example, the type of non-reach, the type of normal reach, the type of super reach, etc. Therefore, instead of determining the variation pattern to be executed from the variation pattern belonging to the variation pattern belonging to the determined type, it is determined using only the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination without determining these types. Although the present invention is not limited to this, for example, in addition to the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, random number values for variation pattern type determination are provided, and these variation pattern types are determined. A fluctuation pattern to be executed from a fluctuation pattern belonging to a fluctuation pattern belonging to the determined type since the kind of fluctuation pattern is first determined from a random value It is also possible to determine the emissions.

  In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes the program read from the ROM 101, and uses the RAM 102 as a work area to execute various processes for controlling the progression of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of various random numbers used on the main substrate 11 side by executing a random number generation program.

  In the ROM 101 of the microcomputer 100 for game control, various table data and the like used to control the progress of the game are stored in addition to the program for game control. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 6 and the like, which are prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations and determinations. In addition, table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main substrate 11 in the ROM 101, and variation patterns of each symbol in the variable display such as a special symbol or a normal symbol The fluctuation pattern table etc. which store two or more kinds of fluctuation patterns which become are stored.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6A, the big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 6B (for the first special symbol), and the big hit type shown in FIG. In addition to the judgment table (for the second special symbol), the small hit classification judgment table shown in FIG. 6 (D), the big hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), the small hit fluctuation pattern judgment table (not shown), the out of line fluctuation pattern judgment A table (not shown), a common drawing display result determination table (not shown), a common drawing variation pattern determination table (not shown), etc. are included.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory view showing a display result determination table. The display result determination table is a collection of data stored in the ROM 101 and is a table in which a hit determination value to be compared with the MR 1 is set. In the display result judgment table, the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is 1 (first), that is, when the first special symbol is targeted for fluctuation display and the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is 2 (second) That is, for each of the cases where the second special symbol is subject to variable display, a judgment value for a big hit and a judgment value for a small hit are set.

  As shown in FIG. 6 (A), when the variation special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is set, but the judgment value corresponding to the small hit is not set. Therefore, when the first special symbol is subject to the variable display, only the big hit can be won and the small hit is not generated.

  Also, when the variation special figure designation buffer is the second, the same determination value as the case where the variation special figure designation buffer is the first is set as the determination value corresponding to the big hit, and the second special symbol Even when the subject is subject to variable display, a big hit occurs with the same probability as when the first special symbol is targeted for variable display, and half of these judgment values correspond to a small hit By being set as a judgment value, if the second special symbol is subject to variable display, it will win a small hit with a probability (ratio) of 50% (100/200) .

  That is, when the value of MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the big hit shown in FIG. 6A, the CPU 103 determines that the variable display result is a big hit. Further, if MR1 matches any of the hit determination values corresponding to the small hits shown in FIG. 6A, it is determined to be a small hit as the variable display result. The “probability” shown in FIG. 6A indicates the probability (percentage) of becoming a big hit and the probability (percentage) of becoming a small hit. In addition, to decide whether or not to be a big hit is to decide whether or not to control to a big hit gaming state, but the stop in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B It is also to decide whether or not to make the design a big hit design. In addition, to decide whether or not to be a small hit is to decide whether to control to a small hit gaming state, but in the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B It is also to decide whether or not to make the stop design small hit design.

  In the present embodiment, the CPU 103 is configured to determine whether to make a big hit or a small hit using the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6A, but the big hit determination table and the small hit determination A table is provided separately, and the determination of the big hit is performed using a common table in the case of the variable display of the first special symbol and the case of the variable display of the second special symbol regardless of the fluctuation special view designation buffer In this way, the determination of the small hit may be made using separate tables for the case where the variation special feature designation buffer is the first and the case where it is the second.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer is the first, the judgment value other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit is not set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, that is, the small hit is not won. However, a part of the determination value other than the determination value corresponding to the big hit may be set as the determination value corresponding to the small hit, and the small hit may be won.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, when the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the form of winning a small hit with a probability (ratio) of 50% (100/200) is illustrated, but The present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability (percentage) of the small hitting when the second special symbol is the target of the variable display, the first special symbol is the target of the variable display Any probability may be used as long as it is higher than the winning probability (percentage) of the case.

  FIGS. 6B and 6C are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. FIG. Among these, FIG. 6 (B) is a case where the jackpot type is determined using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the first start winning opening (that is, when the variable display of the first special symbol is performed) Table. Also, FIG. 6 (C) shows the case of determining the jackpot type using the suspension memory based on the game ball having won the second start winning opening (ie when the variable display of the second special symbol is performed) It is a table.

  The jackpot type determination table is one of the jackpot A to jackpot C based on the random number for determining the jackpot type (MR2) when it is judged that the variable display result is to be the jackpot symbol. Is a table that is referenced to determine the In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (B) and 6 (C), three types of big hit from big hit A to big hit C are provided in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) On the other hand, in the big hit classification determination table (for the second special symbol), only one big hit of big hit C is provided. That is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, the big hit that occurs when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed while being one of three types of big hits from the big hit A to the big hit C As a big hit that occurs in, it becomes only big hit C.

  FIG. 6D is an explanatory view showing a small hit type determination table stored in the ROM 101. As shown in FIG. The small hit type judgment table is based on the random number (MR2) for the hit type judgment when the variable display result is judged to be a small hit symbol, the small hit type is a small hit A or a small hit B. Is a table that is referenced to determine the In this embodiment, when the game ball passes the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit A, that is, when the V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type big hit D is executed If the game ball passes the third count switch 24B during the small hit game of the small hit B, that is, if a V winning big hit occurs, the big hit game of the big hit type big hit E is executed It has become so. That is, the big hit D and the big hit E are not the big hit types determined by the random number value MR2 for the hit type determination extracted at the start winning, but the game ball during the small hit game of any of the small hits A and B Is a jackpot type determined by whether or not the third count switch 24B is passed.

  Here, the jackpot type in the present embodiment will be described using FIG. 6E. In the present embodiment, jackpot A and jackpot D in which time saving control is not executed after the end of the jackpot gaming state as the jackpot type. A big hit B, a big hit C and a big hit E are set in which time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit gaming state.

  Among the big hit A to big hit E, the big hit A is a big hit repeated five times (so-called five rounds) of changing the first big winning opening to a second state advantageous to the player. Also, after the end of the jackpot gaming state of the jackpot A, time saving control is not executed.

  The jackpot B is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 10 times (so-called 10 rounds) of changing the first jackpot to the second state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit B, time saving control is executed until a special hit game is executed twenty times or until a special hit game is executed twenty times, a big hit occurs again.

  The jackpot C is a jackpot that is repeatedly executed 15 times (so-called 15 rounds) of changing the first jackpot to the second state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit C, time saving control is executed until a special hit game is executed 100 times or until a special hit game is executed 100 times until a big hit occurs again.

  The big hit D is a big hit repeated four times (so-called four rounds) of changing the second big winning opening 712 to a second state advantageous to the player. In addition, time saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game state of big hit D.

  The big hit E is a big hit repeated 14 times (so-called 14 rounds) of changing the second big winning opening 712 to a second state advantageous to the player. In addition, after the end of the big hit game state of the big hit E, time saving control is executed until a special hit game is executed 100 times or until a special hit game is played 100 times until a big hit occurs again.

  In the time saving state, the probability of "per common" increases, so that a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. For this reason, in the time saving state, a big hit may occur as a result of the variable display of the second special symbol, and a big hit (V winning big hit) may occur due to the game ball winning a V during the small hit game It becomes a so-called continuous state where jackpot gaming state is likely to occur continuously without passing through the normal state.

  In addition, in the time saving state after the big hit game of big hit B, since the number of special figure games for which time saving control is executed is set to 20 times, the ratio that the big hit game state continuously occurs without passing through the normal state (The sum of the percentage of occurrence of a big hit as a result of the variation of the special feature game during the 20 special feature games and the percentage of occurrence of the big hit with the gaming ball winning V) is set to about 50%. On the other hand, in the time saving state after the big hit game end of the big hit C and the big hit E, since the number of special figure games for which time saving control is executed is set to 100 times, the big hit gaming state is continuously without passing through the normal state. The rate of occurrence (the sum of the percentage that a big hit occurs as a result of fluctuating display of the special feature game during 100 special feature games and the percentage that the gaming ball wins V and a big hit occurs) is set to almost 100% .

  In the present embodiment, five types of big hit A to big hit E are provided as big hit types, but the present invention is not limited to this, and six or more types of big hit types may be provided. And four or less may be provided.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), in the jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol), 0 to 149 within the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR 2 are assigned to the jackpot A. , 150 to 249 are assigned to the big hit B, and 250 to 299 are assigned to the big hit C. For this reason, when a big hit occurs in the special symbol game of the first special symbol, time saving control is not executed at the end of the big hit game at a rate of 50%. In addition, when time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit game, the number of special figure games for which time reduction control is performed is determined to be 20 times at a rate higher than 100 times.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol), all the ranges (0 to 299) out of the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR2 are the jackpot C The number of special figure games for which time saving control is always executed is determined to be 100 times after the big hit game is over.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6D, in the small hitting type judgment table, 0 to 99 within the range 0 to 299 of the judgment value of MR 2 is assigned to the small hitting A, and 100 to 299 Is assigned to the small hit B. Therefore, when a V winning big hit occurs during a small hit game, the number of special figure games for which time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit game is set to 100 times at a rate of 75%. At the rate of 25%, the time-saving control is not executed after the end of the big hit game.

  The ROM 101 also stores a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the variation pattern is one of the plurality of types described above according to the result of the prior determination. Decide on one of the fluctuation patterns.

  Specifically, as the variation pattern determination table, the variation pattern determination table for big hit used when the variation display result is determined to be "big hit" in advance, and the variation display result as "small hit" The jackpot variation pattern determination table used when it is previously determined, and the departure variation pattern judgment table used when it is determined in advance that the variation display result is “off” ing.

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for the big hit, each fluctuation pattern of normal reach big hit fluctuation pattern (PB1-1), super reach α big fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PB1-2), super reach β big fluctuation fluctuation pattern (PB1-3) On the other hand, a predetermined random number value is assigned as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment. In the present embodiment, when the determination value is "big hit B" or "big hit C", the super reach β is easily determined, and the big hit type is "big hit A". In addition, since the super reach α is assigned so as to be easily determined, when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, it may be the “big hit B” or the “big hit C”. You can increase your sense of expectation. That is, in the present embodiment, when the variation pattern of the super reach β is executed, the variation display result is a big hit, and the expectation for the time saving control to be executed after the end of the big hit game can be enhanced.

  Further, in the small hit variation pattern determination table, a predetermined random value is a decision value within the range that can be taken by the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern of the small hit variation pattern (PC1-1). Assigned as. In addition, although only PC1-1 is provided as a variation pattern of small hits in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and a variation pattern of 2 or more is provided as a variation pattern of small hits. You may

  Further, in the variation pattern determination table for disconnection, there is a variation pattern determination table A for departure, which is used when the gaming state is a low base state in which time reduction control is not performed, and time reduction control is implemented in the gaming state A release fluctuation pattern determination table B used in the high base state is prepared in advance.

  In the outlier fluctuation pattern determination table A, the non-reach outlier fluctuation pattern without shortening (PA1-1), the normal reach deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-1), the super reach α deviation fluctuation pattern (PA2-2), the super reach With respect to the fluctuation pattern (PA2-3) of the reach β deviation, a predetermined random value is allocated as a judgment value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for fluctuation pattern judgment. Further, in the fluctuation pattern determination table for loss B, the fluctuation pattern of non-reach loss of shortening (PA1-2), the fluctuation pattern of normal reach loss (PA2-1), and the fluctuation pattern of super reach α corresponding to the time-shortening control (PA2-2) The super reach β is assigned a predetermined random number value as a determination value within the range that can be taken by the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination with respect to the variation pattern (PA2-3) of deviation.

  In the present embodiment, when the variable display is “off” in the low base state, the embodiment is illustrated in which the fluctuation pattern is determined using the deviation change pattern determination table A regardless of the number of reserved memories. The present invention is not limited to this, and in the case where the variable display is "off" in the low base state, the fluctuation pattern is determined using a different release pattern determination table depending on the number of reserved memories. You may In particular, when the number of reserved memories is two or more, the non-reach out-of-out fluctuation pattern is more easily determined than the non-reach out-of-out fluctuation pattern PA1-1. And the fluctuation display is not performed because the time of the fluctuation display is extended by determining the fluctuation pattern (PA1-1) without shortening without a long reduction of the fluctuation pattern. It will be possible to prevent the decline in the interest of gaming due to

  The RAM 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source which is partially or entirely produced on a predetermined power supply substrate. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of part or all of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Ru. In particular, at least data according to the control state (such as a special processing process flag) and data indicating the number of unpaid award balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state is data required to restore the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power failure is recovered 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.

  Such a RAM 102 is provided with a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 7, for example, as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. There is. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. 7 includes a first special view reserve storage unit 151A, a second special view reserve storage unit 151B, a common view reserve storage unit 151C, a game control flag setting unit 152, and a game A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  In the first special view reserve storage unit 151A, although the game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening formed by the regular winning ball device 6A and the starting winning (first starting winning) occurs, it has not been started yet The reserve data of the special drawing game (the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special view reserve storage unit 151A is associated with the reserve number in the winning sequence (the order of detecting the gaming balls) to the first starting winning opening, and the first starting condition in passing (entering) the gaming balls The random number value MR1 for variation display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. , Until the number of memories reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the first special view reserve storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special view game using the first special view is suspended, and the variation display result in the special view game (special view display It becomes reservation information which makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on the result).

  In the second special view reserve storage unit 151B, although the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B and the starting winning (second starting winning) occurs, it is still started The reserved data of no special figure game (special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B) is stored. As an example, the second special view reserve storage unit 151B is associated with the reserve number in the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) to the second start winning opening, the second start condition of passing (enter) the game balls The random number value MR1 for variation display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the establishment, the random number value MR2 for hit type determination, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, etc. , Until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4"). The reserve data thus stored in the second special view reserve storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special view game using the second special view is suspended, and the variation display result in the special view game (special view display (special view display It becomes reservation information which makes it possible to determine whether or not to be a big hit based on the result).

  The game ball has passed (entered) the hold information (first hold information) based on the establishment of the first start condition by the game ball having passed (entered) the first start winning opening, and the second start winning port. The common hold storage unit may store the hold information (second hold information) based on the establishment of the second start winning combination in association with the hold number. In this case, the start information may be included in the hold information indicating which of the first start winning opening and the second start winning opening has passed (entered) in the hold information, and may be stored in association with the hold number. .

  The common drawing reservation storage unit 151C stores holding information of the common drawing game which has not yet been started by the normal symbol display unit 20 even though the gaming ball having passed the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the common drawing reserve storage unit 151C determines the common drawing display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 or the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the gaming ball in correspondence with the holding number in the order the gaming ball passed the passing gate 41 For example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, "4").

  The game control flag setting unit 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags capable of updating the state according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 152 stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state.

  The game control timer setting unit 153 is provided with various timers used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control timer setting unit 153 stores data indicating timer values in each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting count values used to control the progression of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating count values of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for causing the CPU 103 to update a part or all of the game random numbers by software.

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, random number values not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR4 are stored as random count values, and according to execution of software by the CPU 103 Numeric data indicating each random value is updated periodically or irregularly. The software executed by the CPU 103 to update the random count value may be for updating the random count value separately from the update operation of the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random count value may be updated by performing predetermined processing such as scrambling processing or arithmetic processing on all or part of the numerical data.

  The game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control buffer setting unit 155 stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 12 includes a wire for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5 and a wire for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control board 13. Wiring or the like for transmitting an electric decoration signal as an information signal indicating lamp data to the LED control board 14 is connected.

  In addition, also on the side of the effect control board 12, similarly to the main board 11, for example, random number values (also referred to as effect random numbers) for determining types of various effects such as advance notice effects are set.

  The ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 stores various data tables and the like used to control the rendering operation, in addition to the program for effect control. For example, the ROM 121 stores table data that configures a plurality of determination tables prepared for the CPU 120 for effect control to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, and pattern data that configures various effect control patterns. There is.

  As an example, the ROM 121 is used by the effect control CPU 120 to control the effect operation of various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect LED 9 and the decorative LED, and the effect model). The effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns to be stored is stored. The effect control pattern is configured of data indicating the control content corresponding to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the effect control pattern table, for example, a special pattern change effect control pattern, a notice effect effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like may be stored.

  The special figure fluctuation time effect control pattern corresponds to a plurality of kinds of fluctuation patterns, in the period from the start of the fluctuation of the special symbol in the special figure game to the time when the definite special symbol as the special figure display result is derived and displayed Composed of data indicating the control content of various rendering operations such as variable display operation of production pattern, reach production, effect display operation in re-lottery production, etc. or various production display operations without variable display of production pattern It is done. The notice effect control pattern is composed of, for example, data indicating the control content of the effect operation to be the notice effect to be executed corresponding to the notice pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations performed in accordance with the progress status of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content.

  For example, a plurality of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different may be included in the special figure change time effect control pattern, for example, for each change pattern for executing the reach effect.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is provided with an effect control data holding area 190 (not shown) as an area for holding various data used to control the effect operation. As shown in FIG. 8A, the effect control data holding area 190 includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. And have.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 can update the state according to the effect operation state such as the display state of the effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5 or the effect control command transmitted from the main substrate 11. A flag is provided, and data indicating the value of the flag and data indicating the on state or the off state are stored for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progression of various effect operations such as the display operation of effect images on the screen of the effect display device 5, and a plurality of types of timers. Data indicating the timer value in each is stored.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progression of various effect operations, and the effect control counter setting unit 193 indicates the count value of each of the plurality of types of counters. Data is stored.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 is provided with various buffers for temporarily storing data used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control buffer setting unit stores data indicating buffer values in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, data constituting the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A as shown in FIG. 8B is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit 194. In the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A, storage areas (buffer numbers “1-1” to “1-4” corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of pending storages of the first special view pending storage A corresponding area) and a storage area (an area corresponding to buffer number “1-0”) corresponding to the first special figure in the variable display are provided. In addition, the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A stores storage areas (buffer numbers "2-1" to "2-4" corresponding to the maximum value (for example, "4") of the total number of reserved storages in the second special view storage. And a storage area (area corresponding to buffer number “2-0”) corresponding to the second special figure in the variable display. When there is a start winning to the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the starting opening winning designation command (the first starting opening winning designation command or the second starting opening winning designation command), the symbol designation command, the variation category designation A command and four commands of a pending storage number notification command (a first pending storage number notification command or a second pending storage number notification command) are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as one set. The storage area corresponding to the first special view reservation storage in the start winning reception command buffer 194A and the storage area corresponding to the second special view reservation storage are the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol designation command, the variation category designation command, A storage area (entry) is secured for storing the first special figure holding storage and the second special drawing holding storage in association with the holding storage number notification command.

  The storage contents of these storage areas (entries) will be described later when the start condition is satisfied and the variable display of the topmost pending storage (buffer number “1-1” or buffer number “2-1”) is started. The memory contents of the buffer number “1-0” or the buffer number “2-0” storing the contents of the pending storage for which the start condition is satisfied are displayed in the variable display. It is cleared in the effect design fluctuation stop processing which is executed when finishing the.

  Furthermore, in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A of this embodiment, the determination of the display pattern associated with the determination of the presence / absence of execution of the hold display notice effect in the hold display advance notice effect determination process (FIG. 13) described later Whether or not, that is, by the occurrence of a new start winning, the start opening winning combination designation command, the symbol specification command, the variation category specification command, and the pending storage number notification command are newly stored, and the determination of the display pattern is not yet determined. Corresponds to the 1st Tokusetsu storage and the 2nd Tokusetsu storage, with the display undecided flag indicating that there is a hold display flag in which the flag value according to the display pattern (display mode) of the held storage display is set A storage area is secured for each storage area (entry) so that it can be stored in association with each buffer number.

  In the hold display flag, “0” corresponding to the display pattern of the normal hold storage display is stored when the execution of the hold display preview effect is not determined in the hold display advance notice effect determination process described later. In this case, the pending storage display of the normal display mode (for example, white ○) is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U, and the execution of the pending display notice effect is determined Is a "1" (square (◇)) or "2" (star) corresponding to the display pattern of the pending storage display of a special mode (for example, a square (◇) or a star (☆)) different from the normal display mode. By setting (*)), a pending storage display of a special mode different from the normal display mode is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U, and the pending storage display is displayed. In the corresponding variable display Stomach, it is likely to be a possibility and super reach to be a big hit, it is likely to be Koatari is adapted to be notice.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the command from the top (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the first special view hold storage of the start winning receive command buffer 194A at the start winning to the first start winning opening. At the start winning to the second start winning opening, the command is stored from the head (the youngest entry of the buffer number) in the empty entry corresponding to the second special view pending storage of the start winning receiving command buffer 194A. Go. At the time of starting winning, from starting opening winning combination designated command to reservation memory number notification command is transmitted sequentially. Therefore, if command reception is performed, the start opening winning combination designation command is stored in the storage area corresponding to the end "1" to "4" of the buffer number corresponding to the first special view storage or the second special view storage. The symbol designation command, the variation category designation command, and the pending storage number notification command are stored in this order.

  The command stored in the start winning combination reception command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 8 (B) has an entry corresponding to the pending storage of the variable display ended immediately before the variable display of the effect design is started (buffer number “ An entry (buffer number "1-1" or "2-1" corresponding to the pending storage of the starting variable display is deleted while the one stored in the entry "1-0" or "2-0") is deleted. And the stored contents of the entry after the pending storage of the variable display to be started. For example, in the storage state shown in FIG. 8 (B), when the variable display of the effect symbol of the first special view reservation storage is finished, each command stored in the buffer number "0" is deleted and the buffer number "1" Each command stored in “is shifted to buffer number“ 0 ”, and each command stored in the area corresponding to buffer number“ 2 ”is shifted to the area corresponding to buffer number“ 1 ”. Each command stored in the area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers "3" and "4" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer numbers "2" and "3". Therefore, the buffer number “0” is an area (entry) for storing each command related to the pending storage which is variably displayed at that time.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main substrate 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply substrate is started, the gaming control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing to be gaming control main processing. When the game control main processing is started, the CPU 103 sets the interrupt prohibition and then performs necessary initialization. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, the register setting of the CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When initialization is complete, after enabling the interrupt, it enters loop processing. In the game control main process, the loop process may be entered after executing the process for restoring the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop.

  When the CPU 103 having executed the game control main process receives an interrupt request signal from the CTC and receives an interrupt request, the CPU 103 executes a game control timer interrupt process. When the game control timer interrupt process is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, whereby the gate switch 21, the first start opening switch 22A, the second start opening switch 22B, and the second start opening switch 22B via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the 1 count switch 23, the second count switch 24A, the third count switch 24B, and the fourth count switch 24C is determined. Subsequently, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and a warning can be generated if necessary according to the diagnosis result. Thereafter, by executing predetermined information output processing, for example, data such as jackpot information, start information, probability fluctuation information and the like supplied to a hole management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output.

  Subsequent to the information output process, the game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the gaming random numbers such as the random number MR1 and the random numbers MR1 to MR4 used on the main substrate 11 side is executed. Thereafter, CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special drawing process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform control of display operation in the display 4B, opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning winning ball unit 7 and the like in a predetermined procedure.

  Following the special symbol process processing, a normal symbol process processing is performed. The CPU 103 executes the normal symbol process processing to control the display operation (for example, lighting and extinguishing of the segment LED, etc.) in the normal symbol display 20, and the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable in the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Allows setting of tilting movement of winglet etc.

  After executing the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 103 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 by executing the command control process. As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105, corresponding to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After control data is set in the output port for transmitting the effect control command to the effect control board 12, predetermined control data is set in the output port of the effect control INT signal, and the effect control INT signal is turned on for a predetermined time. By setting the state to the off state or the like, transmission of effect control commands based on settings in the command transmission table is enabled. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is ended after setting to the interrupt enabled state.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (S21). After executing the start winning determination process, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processes of S22 to S31 according to the value of the special view process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152.

  In the start winning process of S21, it is determined whether there is a first start winning or a second start winning by the first starting opening switch 22A or the second starting opening switch 22B, and if there is a winning, the variation display result determination Extracts the random number MR1 for use, the random number MR2 for determining the hit type, and the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and if it is the first start winning combination, the free entry in the first special drawing reserve storage unit 151A. In the case of the second start winning combination, it is stored in the top of the empty entry in the second special view reserve storage unit 151B.

  The special symbol normal processing of S22 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "0". In the special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol is displayed based on the presence / absence of the pending data stored in the first special view pending storage unit 151A or the second special view pending storage unit 151B. It is determined whether the special drawing game is started by the display 4B. In addition, in the special symbol normal processing, whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the representation symbol is "big hit" or "small hit" based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the variable display result determination It is decided before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Furthermore, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variation display result of the special symbol in the special figure game, the finalized special symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B (big hit symbol or A small hit symbol, one of an off symbol) is set. In the special symbol normal processing, when the variable display result of the special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variation pattern setting process of S23 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "1". In this variation pattern setting process, the variation pattern is determined using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on the result of prior determination of whether or not the variation display result is "big hit" or "small hit". Includes the process of determining one of a plurality of types. When the variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

  By the special symbol normal processing of S22 and the fluctuation pattern setting processing of S23, the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation display time of the finalized special symbol, the special symbol and the effect symbol as the fluctuation display result of the special symbol is determined. That is, the special symbol normal processing and the variation pattern setting processing use the random symbol value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for hit type determination, and the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination to use A process of determining the variable display mode is included.

  The special symbol variation process of S24 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, a process to make settings for varying the special symbol in the first special symbol indicator 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B, and an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol Processing etc. is included. For example, every time the special symbol variation process of S24 is executed, the special figure variation timer value which is the storage value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented by 1 or incremented by 1 Whether it is a special figure game using the first special figure in the special symbol display 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B, it is progressed by a common timer A measurement of time is taken. Further, it is also determined whether the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Thus, the special symbol variation process of S24 is the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol indicator 4A, and the second special figure in the second special symbol indicator 4B. It is sufficient that the process of controlling the variation of the special symbol in the special drawing game using the symbol is controlled by the common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special figure variation time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "3".

  The special symbol stopping process of S25 is executed when the value of the special drawing process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B, and the finalized special symbol as the variation display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed (derived) It includes the process of making settings for Then, it is determined whether the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or not, and if the big hit flag is on, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". Be done. On the other hand, if the big hit flag is off, it is further determined whether the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on, and the small hit flag is on. In this case, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "7". When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the special processing process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit opening pre-processing of S26 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, the execution of the round is started in the big hit gaming state on the basis of the fact that the variable indication result becomes “big hit”, that the gaming ball is detected by the third count switch 24B, etc. A process of setting for opening the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening 712 is included. At this time, for example, the first large winning opening or the second large corresponding to whether the jackpot type is "big hit A", "big hit B", "big hit C", "big hit D", "big hit E" The upper limit of the period during which the winning opening 712 is in the open state may be set. For example, when the jackpot type is any of "big hit A", "big hit B", "big hit C", regardless of the big hit type, the upper limit of the period to open the first big winning opening "29 seconds And the opening number of the first large winning opening which is the upper limit number of times to execute the round, "five times" if "big hit A", "10 times" if "big hit B", "big hit" In the case of "C", setting to "big hit" may be performed by setting each to "15 times". Also, when the big hit type is "big hit D" or "big hit E", regardless of the big hit type, set the upper limit of the period when the second big winning opening 712 is in the open state to "29 seconds", and round The big hit status by setting the open count of the 2nd big winning opening 712 which becomes the upper limit number of times to “4 times” for “big hit D” and “14 times” for “big hit E”. It is sufficient if the setting is made. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "5".

  The big hit open processing of S27 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, the process of measuring the elapsed time from opening the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening 712, the measured elapsed time, and the first count switch 23 or the second count switch Processing is included to determine whether it is time to return the first large winning opening or the second large winning opening 712 from the open state to the closed state based on the number of game balls detected by 24A, etc. . Then, when returning the first large winning opening and the second large winning opening 712 to the closed state, the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the first large winning opening door 701 and the solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 711 Is executed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "6".

  The big hit end processing of S28 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "6". In this big hit end process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which ending effect is performed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the rendering display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect LED 9, etc. Processing for waiting until the passage of time has elapsed, and processing for performing various settings (setting of time saving flag) for starting time saving control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state. When such setting is performed, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "0".

  Specifically, in the big hit end process, the type of the big hit that has been executed is specified. Then, if the specified big hit type is “big hit A” or “big hit D”, the value of the special process process flag is updated to “0” without setting the time saving flag. If the identified big hit type is "big hit B", set the time-shortening flag and set the initial count value ("20" in this embodiment) corresponding to "big hit B" in the time reduced number counter to make a special figure process. Update the flag value to "0". Also, if the specified big hit type is "big hit C" or "big hit E", the time reduction flag is set and the count initial value corresponding to "big hit C" and "big hit E" ("100" in this embodiment) ) Is set in the time reduction counter, and the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "0".

  The small hit opening pre-processing of S29 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "7". In this small hit opening pre-processing, based on the variable display result being "small hit", etc., to start the execution of the round in the small hit gaming state, and to open the second large winning opening 712 The process of setting is included. At this time, based on, for example, the variable display result being "small hit", the upper limit of the period during which the second large winning opening 712 is opened is set to "one second", and the upper limit number of times to execute the round By setting the number of times of opening of the second large winning opening 712 to "one", it may be set to be a small hit state. At this time, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to "8".

  In this embodiment, in the small hit state, the number of opening times of the second large winning opening 712 is set to “one time”, and the upper limit of the period in which the second large winning opening 712 is opened is set to “1 second”. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of opening times of the second large winning opening 712 in the small hitting state may be a plurality of times of two or more times, and the second large winning combination The upper limit of the period in which the opening 712 is in the open state may be a period other than “1 second” as long as the game ball can win the second large winning opening 712.

  The small hit open processing of S30 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "8". In this small hit open processing, processing to measure the elapsed time from opening the second big winning opening 712, the elapsed time measured, the number of gaming balls detected by the second count switch 24A, etc. Based on the process, it is determined whether it is time to return the second big winning opening 712 from the open state to the closed state. When the second large winning opening 712 is returned to the closed state, the processing of stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the second large winning opening door 711 is executed, and the value of the special view process flag is " Updated to 9 ".

  The small hitting end processing of S31 is executed when the value of the special processing process flag is "9". In this small hitting end process, waiting corresponding to a period in which ending effect is executed as a rendering operation to notify the end of the big hit gaming state by a rendering device such as the rendering display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, the gaming effect LED 9 Processing for waiting until time elapses, processing for performing various settings for starting a big hit game based on detection of the game ball by the third count switch 24B, and the like are included.

  Specifically, in the small hit termination process, the type of the small hit executed is specified. Then, if the specified small hit type is "small hit A", it is further determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. When the gaming ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the big hit type is set as "big hit D", and the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". If the identified small hit type is "small hit B", it is further determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. When the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the big hit type is set to "big hit E", and the value of the special processing process flag is updated to "4". If the game ball is not detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game, the value of the special view process flag is updated to "0".

  In the start winning process of S21, as shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first detects the detection signal from the first starting opening switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. Based on the determination, it is determined whether the first start port switch 22A is on (S101). At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is turned on (S101; Y), the number of first special view pending storages, which is the number of pending storages of the special view game using the first special view, has a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit storage number is obtained (S102). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the number of first to-be-stored storages by, for example, reading the first to-be-stored storage number count value stored in the first to-be-stored storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. For example, when the number of first to-be-stored storages is not the upper limit in S102 (S102; N), for example, the stored value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" (S103) .

  When the first starting opening switch 22A is off at S101 (S101; N), or when the number of first special view storage blocks has reached the upper limit at S102 (S102; Y), the normally variable winning ball device Based on the detection signal from the second starting opening switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning opening formed by 6B, it is determined whether the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S104). At this time, if the second starting opening switch 22B is on (S104; Y), the second special view pending storage number, which is the pending storage number of the special view game using the second special view, has a predetermined upper limit value ( For example, it is determined whether or not "4" as the upper limit number of storages (S105). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special image storage number by reading the second storage number count value, which is the storage value of the second storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the second special drawing reserve storage number is not the upper limit value in S105 (S105; N), for example, the storage value of the starting opening buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" (S106) .

  After one of the processes of S103 and S106 is executed, the number of to-be-saved special figure storages according to the starting opening buffer value, which is the storage value of the starting opening buffer, is updated to add 1 (S107). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the first pending storage number count value is incremented by one, while when the starting opening buffer value is “2”, the second pending storage number count value is incremented by one. Thus, the first reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning opening and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved memory number count value is 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning opening and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to add one (S108). For example, the total pending storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total pending storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the process of S108, the CPU 103 uses the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination or the hit type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random counter of the random number circuit 104 and the game control counter setting unit 154. The numerical value data indicating the random number value MR2 and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted (S109). The numerical data representing each random number value extracted in this manner is stored at the head of the free entry in the special view holding storage unit according to the starting opening buffer value by being set as holding information (S110). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, while the first Tokusetsu storage unit 151A stores numerical data indicating random number values MR1 to MR3, while the starting opening buffer value is “2”, Numerical data representing random number values MR1 to MR3 is stored in second special image storage unit 151B.

  The numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for the special figure display result determination is used to determine whether or not the variation display result of the special symbol or the production symbol is to be "big hit" or "small hit". In addition, the random number value MR2 for determining the hit type is used to determine the big hit type and the small hit type. Random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern decision, is used in order to decide the fluctuation pattern which includes the fluctuation indicatory time of special design and the production design. The CPU 103 executes the process of S109 to extract numerical data indicating all of the random number values used for the determination of the variation display mode including the variation display result of the special symbol and the presentation symbol and the variation display time.

  Subsequent to the process of S110, the transmission setting of the start opening winning combination designation command according to the start opening buffer value is performed (S111). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the transmission command buffer in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer, etc. The setting for transmitting the first starting opening winning combination designation command to 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2", the storage address of the second starting opening winning specified command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, etc. The setting for transmitting the second starting opening winning combination designation command is performed. The start opening winning combination designation command thus set is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process after the special symbol process process is completed, for example.

  Following the process of S111, a winning random number value determination process is executed (S112). After that, for example, by storing the storage address of the pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 in the buffer area designated by the sending command pointer in the sending command buffer, the pending storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12 The setting for this is performed (S113). The pending storage number notification command set in this way is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 by executing the above-mentioned command control process, for example, after the special symbol process process is finished.

  After the process of S113 is performed, it is determined whether the starting opening buffer value is "1" (S114). At this time, if the starting opening buffer value is “1” (Y in S114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to “0” (S115), and the processing proceeds to S104. On the other hand, when the starting opening buffer value is "2" (N in S114), the starting opening buffer is cleared and the stored value is initialized to "0" (S116), and the starting winning processing is performed. finish. As a result, even when both the first starting opening switch 22A and the second starting opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a starting winning combination of valid gaming balls, it is possible to surely complete the processing based on the detection of both starting starting winning combinations.

  FIG. 12A is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in S112 of FIG. 11 as random number value determination processing at the time of winning. In this embodiment, when the variation display of the special symbol and the production symbol is started, the special symbol display processing (the variation display result of the special symbol) is "big hit" by the special symbol normal processing (S22 of FIG. 10). Whether to control to the state or not, it is determined whether to control the special figure display result (variation display result of the special symbol) to the small hit gaming state as "small hit". Further, in the variation pattern setting process (S23 of FIG. 10), determination of a variation pattern which specifically defines the variation display mode of the effect pattern, and the like are performed. On the other hand, separately from these determinations, the CPU 103 executes the in-winning random number value determination process of S112 at the timing when the game ball is detected at the start winning opening (the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening). Therefore, it is determined whether it is determined that the big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a special figure display result, the determination whether or not it is determined that the small hit symbol is derived and displayed, and the variation display mode of the effect symbol is accompanied by the super reach. It is determined whether or not a predetermined display mode is to be made. As a result, before the variation display of the special symbol or effect design based on the detection of the game ball entering the start winning opening is started, that is, whether it is a big hit or not, whether it is a big hit at the start of the variation display Before it is judged whether or not it is judged, it is judged that the special drawing display result will be "big hit" or "small hit", and which category of the variation display mode of the effect design will be the variation display mode, Based on this determination result, the on-hold display advance notice effect is executed by the effect control CPU 120 or the like as described later.

  In the prize random number value determination process shown in FIG. 12A, the CPU 103 first confirms the current state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by, for example, confirming the state of the time saving flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like. The game state of is identified (S121). The CPU 103 may identify the short time state when the short time flag is on, and may identify the normal state when the short time flag is off.

  Following the process of S121, the display result determination table shown in FIG. 6 is selected and set (S122). Thereafter, it is determined whether the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for special view display result determination extracted in S109 of FIG. 11 is within the predetermined big hit determination range (S123). In the jackpot judgment range, individual judgment values assigned to the special display display result of "big hit" in the display result judgment table selected by the processing of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 sets the random value MR1 and each judgment value. It is only necessary to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing one by one. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value and the maximum value of the big hit determination range by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the big hit determination range. It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the jackpot determination range by comparison. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the big hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be "big hit".

  If it is determined in S123 that the jackpot is not within the jackpot determination range, that is, if it is determined that the jackpot will not be a jackpot at the time of the variable display (S123; N), the special map display result judgment extracted in S109 of FIG. It is determined whether numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for use is within a predetermined small hit determination range (S123a). In the small hit determination range, individual determination values assigned to the special view display result of "small hit" in the display result determination table selected in the process of S122 are set, and the CPU 103 determines the random value MR1 and each determination value. It is only necessary to be able to determine the presence or absence of a determination value that matches the random value MR1 by comparing the two with one another. Alternatively, the CPU 103 sets the random number MR1 and the minimum value or the maximum value of the small hit determination range by setting numerical values indicating the minimum value (lower limit value) and the maximum value (upper limit value) of the determination values included in the small hit determination range. It is only necessary to be able to determine whether or not the random value MR1 is within the range of the small hitting determination range by comparing with. At this time, by determining that the random value MR1 is within the range of the small hit determination range, it can be determined that the variable display result based on the pending data including the random value MR1 is determined to be "small hit".

  If it is determined in S123a that it is not within the small hit determination range, that is, if it is determined that the small hit is not made at the time of the variable display (S123a; N), according to the variable display result being "off". The transmission setting of the designated symbol designation command is executed (S124), and it is determined whether the time saving flag is set, that is, whether the current gaming state is the time saving state (S125). If the time saving flag is not set (S125; N), the variation pattern determination table A for removal is selected and set, and if the time saving flag is set (S125; Y), the variation pattern determination table for removal B is selected and set (S127).

  Note that the release variation pattern determination table A is a release variation pattern determination table that is used when the gaming state is a low base state in which time saving control is not performed. Further, the variation pattern determination table for disconnection B is a variation pattern determination table for disconnection which is used when the gaming state is a high base state in which time saving control is being executed.

  If it is determined in S123 that the jackpot is within the judgment range, that is, if it is judged that the jackpot will be in the fluctuation display (S123; Y), the jackpot type is determined based on the random number value MR2 for hit type judgment. It determines (S128). At this time, the CPU 103 responds to the fluctuation special view (the “first special view” corresponding to “1” or the “second special view” corresponding to “2”) specified corresponding to the start opening buffer value. The table data for determining the big hit type is selected from the table data constituting the big hit type determination table. Then, by referring to the selected jackpot type determination table data, it is determined which of a plurality of types the jackpot type is determined.

  Also, the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the big hit type determined in S128 is executed (S129), and the big hit variation pattern determination table is selected as a table for determining the big hit variation pattern to any one of a plurality It sets (S130).

  In addition, if it is determined in S123a that it is within the small hit determination range, that is, if it is determined to be a small hit in the variable display (S123a; Y), the same small hit regardless of the small hit type Execute transmission setting of the designated symbol designation command (the fifth designated symbol command shown in FIG. 3C) (S123 b), and select the small hitting variation pattern judgment table as a table for judging the small hitting variation pattern Set (S123c).

  After performing any of S123c, S126, S127, and S130, the variation pattern determination table set in the processing of S123c, S126, S127, and S130, and numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination Is used to determine the variation category according to the range of the determination value including the random value MR3 (S131). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), when at least the variation display result is “off”, the variation category in which the variation display mode is “non-reach” in common regardless of the total number of pending storages And a variation category that is a variation display mode of "super reach", and a variation category of "other" that is a variation display mode (for example, normal reach) other than "non reach" and "super reach". It is only necessary to determine whether or not such a change category is determined based on

  Then, after setting for transmitting the variation category designation command to the effect control board 12 according to the determination result by the process of S131 (S132), the winning random number value determination process is ended.

  As described above, in the prize random number value determination process of the present embodiment, when the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 is the determination range of the big hit, while the transmission setting of the symbol designation command according to the big hit type is executed, When the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 is the judgment range of the small hit, regardless of the small hit type, it is uniquely configured to execute the transmission setting of only the symbol designation command showing the small hit of 1 There is no need to store in the RAM 102 a symbol designation command corresponding to each small hit type, and the amount of data in the RAM 102 can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, by executing the winning random number value determination process at the starting winning combination, an example is shown in which the on-hold display noticing effect described later as the advance noticing effect can be executed at the starting winning combination. The invention is not limited to this, and by executing a winning random number value determination process at a timing other than the start winning combination such as the start of the variation display or the end of the variation display, the hold display notice effect described later It may be possible to execute at a timing other than the start winning combination.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. 15 is a flowchart illustrating an effect control main process executed by an effect control CPU 120 mounted on an effect control board 12; When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 120 starts execution of the main processing. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed to clear the RAM area, set various initial values, and initialize the timer for determining the start interval (for example, 2 ms) of effect control. Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag. When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the main processing, when the timer interrupt flag is set (on), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag and executes the following processing.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs processing such as setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis processing). In this command analysis process, the effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from the main substrate 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received in an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in the buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs effect control process processing (S55). In the effect control process, among the processes corresponding to the control state, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected to execute display control of the effect display device 5.

  Next, the effect random number updating process for updating the count value of the counter for generating the effect random number such as the jackpot symbol determination random number is executed, and thereafter, it shifts to the monitoring of the timer interrupt flag.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a hold display notice effect determination process of determining the display pattern of the hold storage display together with the presence or absence of the hold display notice effect (S71). The pending storage display in the first pending storage display area 5D and the second pending storage display area 5U is updated to a display (a display mode according to the value of the pending display flag) according to the storage content of the start winning reception command buffer 194A A pending display update process is executed (S72).

  Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 performs one of the processes in S73 to S82 according to the value of the effect control process flag. In each process, the following process is performed.

  Fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73): It is confirmed whether a fluctuation pattern designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 100 or not. Specifically, it is checked in the command analysis process whether or not the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received. If the fluctuation pattern designation command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation start process (S74).

  Effect pattern fluctuation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the change of effect pattern is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol process (S75).

  During the effect symbol fluctuation process (S75): While controlling the switching timing and the like of each fluctuation state (the fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern, the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time is over, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol fluctuation stop process (S76).

  Effect pattern fluctuation stop process (S76): Based on the fact that the effect control command (pattern confirmation command) instructing all symbol stop is received, the fluctuation of the effect pattern is stopped and the control to derive and display the display result (stop pattern) Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to any of the big hit display process (S77), the small hit display process (S80), and the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, or after the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of a big hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit game (S78).

  During the big hit game processing (S78): Control during the big hit game. For example, when a special winning opening open designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect processing (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  Small hitting display process (S80): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of a small hitting on the effect display device 5. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game in-progress process (S81).

  Small hit in game processing (S81): Control of small hit in game. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting end effect process (S82).

  Small hit end effect processing (S82): In the effect display device 5, display control is performed to notify the player that the small hit gaming state has ended. Then, when the V prize notification designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S77), and when the V prize notification designation command is not received, the effect control process The value of the flag is updated to a value corresponding to the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting process (S73).

  In the hold display advance notice effect determination process, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hold display advance notice effect is actually executed after executing the entry confirmation process, and the effect mode (display pattern) of the hold display notice effect. First, the effect control CPU 120 checks the start winning winning time reception command buffer 194A as entry confirmation processing, and whether or not there is an entry for which the hold display flag is not set, that is, the value of the display undecided flag is "1". It is determined whether or not there is an entry of. If there is no entry for which the pending display flag is not set, the pending display notice effect determination processing is ended, and if there is an entry for which the pending display flag is not set, the symbol designation command or variation category stored in the entry Based on the designated command, it is determined whether or not to execute the on-hold display advance notice effect at the ratio shown in FIG. 14 (A) to FIG. 14 (C) and the effect mode.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol designation command indicates a big hit type (any one of "big hit A", "big hit B", and "big hit C"), the hold indication is displayed at a determination ratio as shown in FIG. The presence or absence of the execution of the preliminary rendering and the rendering mode are determined. In the setting example of the determination ratio shown in FIG. 14 (A), the presence / absence of execution of the on-hold display advance notice effect and the determination ratio of the effect mode are made different according to the identified big hit type.

  Specifically, two types of display pattern α and display pattern β are provided as display patterns (prediction types) of the pending display advance presentation effect. Among them, when the display pattern of the pending display advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern α, the pending storage display is displayed in the first pending storage display area 5D or the second pending storage display area 5U with a white square (◇). When the display pattern (prediction type) of the hold display advance notice effect is determined to be the display pattern β, the first hold memory display area 5D or the second hold memory display in the white star shape (*) Displayed in area 5U.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (A), when the symbol designation command indicates "big hit A" as the big hit type, the non-execution of the pending display notice effect is not performed (no pending display notice effect; the pending storage indication is "normal" "Displayed by ○" at a rate of 50%, Display pattern α (with hold display notice effect; display by hold memory display by "」 ") at a rate of 35%, Display pattern β (pending) There is a display preview effect; the pending storage display is indicated by “☆”) is determined at a rate of 15%. If the symbol designating command indicates "big hit B" as the big hit type, the non-execution of the pending display notice effect (no pending display notice effect; no pending memory display indicated by "○" in the normal mode) is 10% Determined by percentage, determine display pattern α (with hold display notice effect; show hold memory display as “「 ”) at a rate of 60%, and display pattern β (with hold display notice effect; hold memory display“ Determined at a rate of 30%). If the symbol designation command indicates "big hit C" as a big hit type, the non-execution of the pending display notice effect (no pending display notice effect; no pending memory display indicated by "○" in the normal mode) is 5% Determined by percentage, determine display pattern α (with hold display notice effect; display with hold memory display as “◇”) at a rate of 25%, and display pattern β (with hold display notice effect with; hold memory display “ Determined at a rate of 60%).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (B), when the symbol designation command is “off” and the category of the variation pattern is “non-reach”, non-execution of the on-hold display notice effect (on-hold display no-not effect effect; Hold storage display is determined at a rate of 95% in the normal mode “O”, and display pattern α (with hold display notice effect; display pending storage display in “◇”) at a rate of 5% The display pattern .beta. (With hold display advance notice effect; hold storage display indicated by "*") is determined at a rate of 0%. If the symbol designation command is "detachment" and the category of the variation pattern is "other", non-execution of the hold display notice effect is not performed (no hold display notice effect; no hold display is indicated by "o" in the normal mode) ) Is determined at a rate of 75%, and display pattern α (with hold display notice effect; display with hold memory display as “◇”) is determined at a rate of 20%, and display pattern β (with hold display notice effect); The pending storage display is indicated by “☆”) at a rate of 5%. When the symbol designation command is "detachment" and the category of the variation pattern is "super reach", non-execution of the pending display notice effect is not performed (no pending display notice effect; Determine the display pattern at a rate of 65%, and determine the display pattern α (with a reserve display notice effect; display a reserve memory display with “「 ”) at a rate of 25%, and have a display pattern β (with reserve display notice effect) ; Determine the pending storage indication by "*") at a rate of 10%.

  When the display pattern α or the display pattern β is executed (displayed) as the display pattern (notice type) of the pending display advance presentation effect by such setting, the display pattern α or the display pattern β is not executed (displayed) The fluctuation display result is more likely to be "big hit" than when the display pattern β is executed (displayed), the fluctuation display result is "big hit", and the big hit type is "big hit C". And the player's expectation can be raised.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the symbol designation command indicates "small hit", the pending display notice effect is not executed regardless of the small hit type (no pending display notice effect; the pending storage display is normal) Determine the display pattern α (display with reserve display notice effect; display with hold display with “◇”) at a ratio of 9% Determine β (with hold display notice effect; hold memory display indicated by “☆”) at a rate of 1%. It should be noted that the display mode of the pending storage display is determined at the ratio shown in FIG. 14 (C) regardless of the small hit type, only one type of symbol designation command indicating a small hit transmitted from the main substrate 11 (FIG. This is because only the fifth symbol designation command shown in (C) is).

  As shown in FIG. 14 (A) to FIG. 14 (C), when the symbol designating command indicates "small hit", the execution ratio of the pending display advance notice effect (ratio to be determined to display pattern α and display pattern β The sum of the ratio to be determined is set to be lower than the execution ratio of the pending display notice effect when the symbol designation command indicates "big hit". In addition, the rate at which the display pattern α is determined when the symbol designation command is “small hit” is set lower than the rate at which the display pattern α is determined when the symbol designation command indicates “big hit”. The rate at which the display pattern β is determined when the symbol designating command is “small hit” is set lower than the rate at which the display pattern β is determined when the symbol designating command indicates “big hit”.

  Then, after the presence or absence of the execution of the advance notice effect and the determination of the effect mode, the effect control CPU 120 sets a value corresponding to the presence or absence of the effect of the advance notice effect and the effect mode in the pending display flag of the entry. Set “0” to the display undecided flag of. For example, if non-execution of the pending display advance notice effect is determined, “0” is set, if “1” is determined when the display pattern α is determined, and “2” is set in the pending display flag when the display pattern β is determined. good.

  If the variation display result is "small hit" by such setting, the display mode of the hold storage display is determined regardless of the small hit type, so the player can select the small hit from the display mode of the hold storage display. It is impossible to guess the type. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the case where the player strikes the game ball toward the special variable winning prize ball unit 7 by right-handing in the short time state in which time saving control is performed, the player can Since the small hit type can not be identified when the variable display result corresponding to the pending storage display is "small hit", the temporary change display result corresponding to the pending storage display is "small hit" and Even if the small hit type is a small hit A (a small hit controlled by a big hit of a big hit D by a game ball being detected by the third count switch 24B), a game during a small hit of a small hit A It is possible to prevent the player from interrupting the right strike so that the ball is not detected by the third count switch 24B.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the small hit type is determined to be “small hit A” and the small hit type is determined to be “small hit B”. Since a common command is output and a pending display notice effect that can not be specified which of "small hit A" or "small hit B" is determined is executed, "small hit A" and "small hit B" It is possible to prevent the player from recognizing which of the two is determined, so the game ball can only be executed at the "small hit B" that can be controlled to the big hit gaming state of the "big hit E". By playing the game so as to make it enter the count switch 24B, it is possible to prevent the exhilaration from being excessively increased.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, by performing the suspension display notice effect, the fluctuation display result becomes the "big hit" in addition to the suggestion of whether the fluctuation display result is the "small hit" or not. Since it can also indicate whether or not it is possible, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, with the display pattern α, which is a common presentation mode, the pending display advance presentation effects are in the case where the variable display result suggests “big hit” and in the case where the variable display result implies “small hit”. Since execution is possible with the display pattern β, the variation display results are “small hit A”, “small hit B”, “big hit A”, when the hold display advance notice effect is executed in the common effect mode. Since there is a possibility of being determined as "big hit B" or "big hit C", the variable display result is "small hit A", "small hit B", "big hit A", "big hit B", "big hit Since it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of the “C” is determined, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the case where the variation display result is "big hit" and in the case where the variation display result is "small hit", the ratio for determining the display mode as the display pattern α and the ratio for determining the display pattern β as pending display advance effect Because it becomes possible to estimate whether the variable display result will be "big hit" depending on whether the display mode of the pending storage display is the display pattern α or the display pattern β, the pending storage display is a display pattern. Since the player can be made to pay attention to which of α and the display pattern β is displayed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Be

For example, in the above embodiment, the display mode of the pending storage display is "o", "o" in the cases where the symbol designation command indicates "big hit", "outside" and "small hit". The present invention is not limited to this, but the present invention is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 15 as the first modification, when the symbol designation command indicates "small hit", the symbol is selected. specified command may be displayed pending memory display at different display mode and if you show a "big hit". Incidentally, even if the display mode of the pending storage display that can be determined when the symbol designation command indicates "small hit" as described above is uniquely determined to the display pattern γ (blue "○") shown in FIG. Alternatively, it may be determined from a plurality of display modes. In particular, when the display mode of the pending storage display is determined from a plurality of display modes when the symbol designating command indicates "small hit", a part of the plurality of display modes and the symbol designating command "big hit" A part of the display mode of the pending storage display, which can be determined in the case of showing or showing “off”, may overlap. By doing this, it is suggested that the display mode of the pending display notice effect suggests that the variable display result will be a "big hit" or that it will be a "small hit A" or a "small hit B" Since it becomes clear, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered by the player's mistake in the display mode of the hold storage display.

  In the above embodiment, the display mode of the suspension storage display is determined at the start winning combination, and until the variable display corresponding to the suspension storage display is started, that is, the suspension storage display is erased. Although the form to maintain is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display mode of the pending storage display is any timing until the variable display corresponding to the pending storage display is started. You may make it change.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (A) and FIG. 16 (B) as the second modification, the start winning combination occurs, and the CPU 103 uses the winning random number value determination process to display the change display result of pending storage based on the starting winning combination. If it is determined that the "big hit", the effect control CPU 120 displays the display mode of the pending storage display in the display mode (for example, the blue "o" of the display pattern γ shown in FIG. 15) indicating "small hit". . Then, at a predetermined timing such as the end of the variable display being executed or the shift timing of the pending storage display, the display mode indicating the "big hit" of the pending storage display mode (for example, the display pattern α shown in FIG. 14) Change to "良 い").

  In the second modification, when the start winning occurs, and the CPU 103 determines that the change display result of the pending storage based on the start winning is “big hit” in the random number determination process at the time of winning, a display indicating a small hit The present invention has exemplified the mode in which the display mode of the pending storage display is changed to the “◇” of the display pattern α indicating “big hit” after displaying the pending storage display with the blue “○” of the pattern γ. Is not limited to this, and the start winning is generated, and the CPU 103 determines that the variable display result of the holding memory based on the starting winning becomes “big hit” in the random number determination processing at the time of winning, the small hit The display pattern α or the display pattern β (“◇” or “☆” shown in FIG. 15 is shown after displaying the suspended storage display as “O” in the normal format as the suggested display mode. It may be changed to.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B as the third modification, the start winning combination occurs, and the CPU 103 uses the winning random number value determination process to display the change display result of the pending storage based on the starting winning combination. If it is determined that "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 displays the display mode of the pending storage display in a display mode indicating "big hit" (for example, "◇" of the display pattern α shown in FIG. 14). Then, at a predetermined timing such as the end of the variable display being executed or the shift timing of the pending storage display, the display mode indicating the small hitting display mode (for example, the display pattern γ shown in FIG. 15) It should be changed to the blue "○").

  In the third modification, when the start winning occurs, and the CPU 103 determines that the change display result of the holding memory based on the start winning becomes “small hit” in the winning random number value determination processing, a display indicating a big hit This example illustrates a form in which the display mode of the hold storage display is changed to a blue “o” of the display pattern γ that suggests “small hit” after displaying the hold storage display with “◇” of the pattern α. The invention is not limited to this, and a start winning occurs, and the CPU 103 determines that the variable display result of the holding memory based on the start winning becomes “small hit” in the winning random number value determination process, the big hit After the pending storage display is displayed as display pattern α or display pattern β (“◇” or “☆”) shown in FIG. It may be changed to.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the start winning is generated, the present embodiment exemplifies a mode of determining the presence or absence of the execution of the on-hold display notice effect and the effect mode regardless of the gaming state and the effect being executed. The present invention is not limited to this, and the execution of the on-hold display advance notice effect may be limited according to the effect during the game state or execution at the timing when the start winning is generated. For example, as shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 18 (B) as the fourth modification, the same rendering symbols are stopped in the “left” and “right” rendering symbol display areas 5L and 5R of the rendering display 5 The start winning combination occurs during reach effect where the variation display of the effect design is executed in the effect design display area 5C of "Medium", and the CPU 103 holds the storage based on the start winning in the random number value determination process at the time of winning When it is determined that the variable display result is "small hit", the effect control CPU 120 determines the execution of the on-hold display notice effect, and sets the display mode of the on-hold storage display based on the start winning to the display pattern α or the display pattern β. decide. Then, the effect control CPU 120 may re-determine non-execution of the on-hold display advance notice effect based on that the reach effect is being executed, and may display the on-hold storage display based on the start winning as “o”. As described above, by limiting the execution of the on-hold display notice effect according to the situation of the game, it is possible to suppress the decrease in the interest of the game. In addition, "restricting the execution of the pending display notice effect" means redetermining the non-execution of the pending display notice effect when the above-mentioned pending display notice effect is decided to be executed, and the execution of the pending display notice effect is decided. It is a concept including reducing the rate of making, unambiguously determining the non-execution of the pending display notice effect, and not performing the decision itself of whether or not to execute the pending display notice effect.

  In the fourth modification, when the start winning is generated during the execution of the reach effect, a mode is described in which the non-execution of the suspension display advance effect is determined again after the execution of the suspension display advance effect is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-execution of the on-hold display notice effect may be determined when the start-up winning occurs.

  Further, in the fourth modification, as a mode for restricting the execution of the hold display notice effect, a mode is shown in which the hold display notice effect is not performed when the start winning is generated during the reach effect. The present invention is not limited to this, and as a form for restricting the execution of the on-hold display advance presentation effect, if the start winning combination occurs during the execution of reach production, the on-hold is held at a lower probability than the non-execution of reach production. The execution of the display preview effect may be determined.

  Further, in the fourth modification, as a mode for restricting the execution of the pending display advance presentation effect, the starting winning combination occurs during execution of the reach effect, and the variation display result of the pending storage based on the starting winning combination is "small hit". The present invention is not limited to this, and the variation display result of the retention memory based on the start winning combination is "big hit". Even when it is determined that the hold display advance notice effect is not executed.

  Further, in the fourth modification, when the start winning combination occurs during the execution of the reach effect, even if it is decided to execute the on-hold display notice effect, the on-hold display notice effect is performed by redetermining the non-execution of the on-hold display notice effect. Although the form which limits execution was illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the start winning combination where a change display result becomes a small hit occurs, the fluctuation pattern usually determined (for example, PA1-1 By making it easy to determine a fluctuation pattern (for example, PA1-2) in which the special pattern fluctuation time is shorter than), the pending storage display based on the start winning combination is displayed in a display mode that suggests "small hit". However, the on-hold display advance notice effect may be limited by making it difficult for the player to determine that the display mode suggests the "small hit".

  Further, in the fourth modified example, when the start winning is generated during the execution of the reach effect, the embodiment of limiting the execution of the pending display notice effect based on the starting winning is exemplified, but the present invention is limited to this. However, even when the starting winning combination occurs during the big hit game or the small hit game, the execution of the on-hold display notice effect based on the starting winning time may be restricted.

  In the above embodiment, the number of round games in the big hit game and the number of special figure games for which time saving control is executed after the big hit game are executed in the big hit D as the first advantageous state and the big hit E as the second advantageous state. Although the different form is illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this, and the big hit E is at least among the number of rounds in the big hit game and the number of special figure games for which time saving control is executed after the big hit game is over. It is sufficient if only one of them is larger than the jackpot D.

  In the above embodiment, big hit type (big hit B, big hit C and big hit E) where time reduction control is executed after big hit game end and big hit type (big hit A and big hit D) where time saving control is not executed after big hit game end The present invention exemplifies the form provided, the present invention is not limited to this, as a big hit type, in addition to or instead of the big hit type time and time control is executed after the big hit game end, the variable display results after the big hit game end There may be provided a jackpot type in which the probability change control is executed such that the probability of the jackpot becoming a jackpot is improved. As described above, when the big hit type (big hit F) in which the probability change control is executed after the big hit game end is provided, the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game and the big hit F If the result at the time of winning is determined to be "small hit" by providing a small hit C controlled to the jackpot gaming state, the small hit type is "small hit A", "small hit B", "small The CPU 103 may output the third symbol designating command regardless of which of the hits C is, thereby executing the on-hold display notice effect at the ratio shown in FIG. 14 (C).

  In the above embodiment, the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B are integrally provided as the special variable winning ball unit 7, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, the first special variable winning ball device 7A and the second special variable winning ball device 7B may be provided separately.

  In the above embodiment, the jackpot symbol is displayed on the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B or the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. But the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the effect display are illustrated. The device 5 is not provided, that is, the variation display of special symbols and effect symbols is not executed, and control is made to the big hit gaming state only based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the third count switch 24B during the small hit game. It may be done.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a mode is suggested which indicates whether or not the variable display result will be a "big hit" and whether it will be a "small hit" by executing the pending display advance presentation effect, but the present invention Is not limited to this, and as the pending display advance notice effect, it may be suggested only whether or not the variable display result is "small hit".

  In the above embodiment, a mode is described in which the on-hold display notice effect is executed as the advance notice effect, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pre-read notice effect is the target of the advance notice effect. To display a specific image on the effect display device 5 or to output a specific sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in the variable display from the occurrence of the start start winnings to the start of the variable display based on the start winnings What may be, what light-emits the game effect LED 9 in a specific color or a pattern, what changes the background image currently displayed on the effect display apparatus 5, etc. may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the first special symbol display 4A, the second special symbol display 4B, and the effect display device 5 perform variable display of special symbols and effect symbols, and the result of the variable display is "big hit" or "small In the embodiment, the first big winning opening and the second big winning opening 712 are opened according to the hit, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display 4A or the first special symbol display 4A is used. (2) The special symbol display 4B does not perform variable display of special symbols or effect symbols in the effect display device 5, and only according to having determined that the extracted random value MR1 is within the determination range of big hit or small hit. The large winning opening and the second large winning opening 712 may be opened.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A 1st special symbol display 4B 2nd special symbol display 5 effect display device 7B 2nd special variable winning ball device 24B 3rd count switch 103 CPU
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Claims (2)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game using gaming media and capable of being controlled to a first advantageous state advantageous to a player and a second advantageous state having an advantage higher than the first advantageous state,
Determining means capable of determining establishment of either one of the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition;
Variable display execution means capable of executing variable display based on the determination of the determination means, and capable of displaying a variable display result corresponding to the first advantageous condition and a variable display result corresponding to the second advantageous condition;
Holding storage means capable of storing information on variable display as holding storage;
Variable means capable of changing from the first state to the second state in which game media are more likely to enter the special area than the first state when any one of the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition is satisfied. ,
Control is made to the first advantageous state based on the fact that gaming media has entered the special area after the first advantageous condition has been established, and gaming media has entered the special area after the second advantageous condition has been established. Control means for controlling to said second advantageous state based on
Prefetch determination means capable of determining whether at least one of the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition is established prior to the determination by the determination means;
An output unit that outputs information common to the case where it is determined that the first advantageous condition is satisfied by the pre-reading determination unit and the case where it is determined that the second advantageous condition is satisfied;
Pre-reading advance notice effect capable of executing pre-reading advance notice effect that can not be specified which of the first advantageous condition and the second advantageous condition is determined to be determined based on the common information being output by the output means Execution means,
A game machine characterized by comprising: 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising: restricting means for restricting the execution of the advance notice effect by said advance notice effect executing means according to the situation of the game.

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