JP6626472B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player.

  In a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to a player such as a jackpot game state, it is notified that a game medium flows down to the second route (right gaming area) in the advantageous state, and is more advantageous than the advantageous state. In some cases, control is performed to notify that a game medium flows down the first route (left game area) in a normal state where the degree is low.

  In this type of game machine, for example, in a normal state, when a game medium is caused to flow down a first path based on a passage of a game medium through a gate provided in a second path, for example, If it is in the state, it informs the user in a negative manner as there is a possibility of an erroneous operation of the player, and if it is not in the customer waiting state, gives information in the positive manner as the possibility of an unauthorized operation in the player. As described above, there is a device that issues a notification in a manner according to the state when a game medium passes through a gate (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2015-159869 A

  In the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, since an unexpected prize is generated based on whether or not an unexpected prize has occurred based on the passage of the game medium through the gate, an unexpected prize has not occurred. Nevertheless, there has been a problem that inappropriate notification may be performed, such as active notification.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of performing appropriate notification.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention,
A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A first path through which the game medium can flow, and a second path different from the first path;
Detecting means for detecting a game medium flowing down the second path;
In a normal state having a lower degree of advantage than the advantageous state, based on a detection result of the detection unit, a specific notification unit that can execute a specific notification for notifying that the game medium flows down to the first path,
With
In the advantageous state, it is more advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the second path than the game medium flows down the first path,
The detection means,
First detection means for detecting a game medium at a first position;
Second detection means for detecting a game medium at a second position where the frequency of flow of the game medium is lower than the first position;
Including
The specific notification means,
A first specific notification based on a detection result of the first detection unit and a second specific notification based on a detection result of the second detection unit;
When the execution condition of the second specific notification is satisfied during execution of the first specific notification, the second specific notification can be executed with priority over the first specific notification,
When the execution condition of the first specific notification is satisfied during the execution of the second specific notification, the second specific notification can be executed prior to the first specific notification.
It is characterized by:
A gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to claim 1,
Variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information;
State control means controllable to the normal state and the advantageous state,
With
In the normal state, the variable display of the first identification information is mainly performed by the variable display execution unit,
In the advantageous state, the variable display of the second identification information is mainly performed by the variable display execution unit,
The variable display execution means executes variable display of the second identification information based on the detection of the game medium by the second detection means,
The specific notification unit can execute the second specific notification based on a detection result of the second detection unit in the normal state.
It is characterized by:
The gaming machine of the means 1 of the present invention comprises:
A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1) that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state, a probable change state, a KT state, etc.) that is advantageous to the player,
A first route (for example, a first route on the left side of the effect display device 5) through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can flow, and a second route different from the first route (for example, the right route of the effect display device 5) The second route),
Detecting means (for example, a gate switch 21, a second starting port switch 22B, etc.) capable of detecting a game medium flowing down the second path;
In a normal state (for example, a low-probability / non-KT state) in which the degree of advantage is lower than the advantageous state, a specific notification (e.g., a notification that the game medium flows down to the first path based on the detection result of the detection unit) For example, a specific informing means (for example, the effect control CPU 120 that can execute the left-handed notification effect A and the left-handed notification effect B) executes the steps S510, S526, and S529 in the left-handed notification process in S70. , See FIG. 17),
With
In the advantageous state, it is more advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the second path than the game medium flows down the first path (for example, the game state changes to a stable state (high accuracy / KT state)). In the big hitting game state and the small hitting game state, the player is more advantageous when right-handed than when left-handed.)
The detecting means,
First detecting means (for example, a gate switch 21) for detecting a game medium at a first position (for example, to the left of the special winning opening);
Second detection means (for example, a second start-up switch 22B) for detecting a game medium at a second position (for example, on the left side of a special winning opening) at which the flow frequency of the game medium is different from the first position;
Including
The specific notification means includes a first specific notification based on the detection result of the first detection means (for example, left-handed notification effect A) and a second specific notification based on the detection result of the second detection means (for example, left-handed (For example, a part where the effect control CPU 120 starts the left-handed notification effect A in S510 or S526 in the case of Yes in S508 or S522 in the left-handed notification process in S70). In addition, in the case of Yes in S528, a part where the left-handed notification effect B is started in S529, etc.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to perform a suitable notification according to the flowing state of the game medium on the second route.

The gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect,
The specific notification means is capable of executing the second specific notification when the number of game media detected by the first detection means reaches a predetermined number (for example, five) (for example, the production control CPU 120 executes S70). In the case where the determination in S524 is Yes in the left-handed notification process, the left-handed notification effect B is started in S529 (see FIG. 16).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, a suitable notification can be made in accordance with a change in the flowing state of the game medium on the second route.

The gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect,
The second detecting means (for example, the second starting port switch 22B) is provided for a predetermined period (for example, about 2 seconds) after the first detecting means (for example, the gate switch 21) detects a game medium (for example, a game ball). After a lapse of about 3 seconds, the game medium can be detected at the second position (for example, to the left of the special winning opening) (for example, until the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 wins the normal variable winning ball device 6B). Is about 2-3 seconds (see FIG. 1).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the notification condition is satisfied in order, so that a suitable notification can be performed.

The gaming machine of the means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3,
A game medium (for example, a game ball) flowing down the second route (for example, the second route on the right side of the effect display device 5) includes the first detection unit (for example, the gate switch 21) and the second detection unit (for example, the gate switch 21). For example, most of the game balls flowing down the second route are allowed to pass through the passage gate 41 and can be detected by at least one of the second start port switch 22B). Most of the game balls are guided to be able to win a normal variable winning ball device 6B provided downstream of the passage gate 41 (see FIG. 1).
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to perform appropriate notification even when the notification conditions of both the first detection unit and the second detection unit are satisfied.

The gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects,
The specific notification means can execute the second specific notification for a longer period than the first specific notification (for example, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the left-handed notification effect A is 5 seconds and the left-handed notification effect B is The part that runs for 30 seconds, etc.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, the second specific notification can be suitably performed.

The gaming machine of the means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 5,
The specific notification means,
When the execution condition of the second specific notification is satisfied during the execution of the first specific notification, the second specific notification is executed with higher priority than the first specific notification (for example, the effect control CPU 120 executes S70). If the left-handed notification effect A is being executed in S531 of the left-handed notification process, the left-handed notification effect A is ended and the left-handed notification effect B is started.)
When the execution condition of the first specific notification is satisfied during the execution of the second specific notification, the first specific notification is not executed with priority over the second specific notification (for example, the CPU 120 for effect control performs (If the left-handed notification effect B is being executed in S525 in the left-handed notification process, the process ends without going through S526.)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to suitably perform the second specific notification that is to be prioritized over the first specific notification.

The gaming machine of the means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 6,
When the execution condition of the second specific notification is satisfied without the execution condition of the first specific notification being satisfied, the third specific notification (for example, a winning error notification effect) is executed without executing the second specific notification. (For example, when the effect control CPU 120 determines that S508 in the left-handed notification process of S70 is No and S513 is Yes, the part that starts the prize error notification effect without starting the left-handed notification effect B in S514) .)
It is characterized by:
According to this feature, it is possible to execute a suitable notification for an event that hardly occurs.

  Note that the present invention may have only the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention, or may include configurations other than the matters specifying the invention together with the matters specifying the invention described in the claims of the present invention. May be provided.

It is a front view showing a game machine in an example. It is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration example of a pachinko gaming machine. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates the production control command. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. (A), (B) is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern (for 1st special symbol), (C) (D) is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern (for 2nd special symbol). (A) is a display result determination table (for the first special symbol), (B) is a display result determination table (for the second special symbol), (C) is a big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), (D) ) Is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit type determination table (for a second special symbol). (A) is an explanatory view showing a normal symbol display result determination table, and (B) is an explanatory view showing a variation time of a general figure and an opening mode of a second start winning opening when the general figure is hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for game control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 1st special symbol process process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol change processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 1st special symbol stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a 2nd special symbol process process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of the 2nd special symbol change processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of each notification effect. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a right-handed notification effect, (B) a left-handed notification effect A, (C) a left-handed notification effect B, and (D) an example of a notification mode of a winning error notification effect. It is a flowchart which shows the left strike notification process of S71 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the left strike notification process of S71 of FIG.

  An embodiment for implementing a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on an embodiment.

  First, the overall configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the following description, the near side of FIG. 1 will be described as the front (front, front) side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the back side will be described as the rear (back) side. In addition, the front surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment is an opposing surface facing the player when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the player side. In the description of each step of the flowchart in this embodiment, for example, a portion described as “Step S1” may be abbreviated as “S1”.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and shows an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2. The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area 10 surrounded by guide rails. In this game area 10, a game ball as a game medium is fired from a predetermined hitting ball firing device and hit. Further, a glass door frame 50 having a glass window 50a is provided on the gaming machine frame 3 so as to be rotatable around the left side, so that the gaming area 10 can be opened and closed by the glass door frame 50. When the glass door frame 50 is closed, the game area 10 can be seen through the glass window 50a.

  A first special symbol display 4A and a second special symbol display 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (to the right of the game area 10 in the example shown in FIG. 1). Each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B is composed of, for example, an LED (light emitting diode) of a segment or a dot matrix, and is composed of a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) capable of identifying each. A special symbol (also referred to as a “special symbol”) is displayed so as to be variable (variable display). For example, each of the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. I 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 numerals indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". Instead, for example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combinations of the ones to be turned on and the ones to be turned off in the seven-segment LEDs are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols.

  A symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of types of special symbols is given. As an example, symbol numbers of “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers of “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

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

  The effect display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 10 on the game board 2. The effect display device 5 includes, 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 display patterns corresponding to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B are provided. In the effect symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, an effect symbol (also referred to as an effect symbol), which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration 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, “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged. Then, in response to the start of any one of the change of the first special figure in the first special symbol display 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B in the special figure game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of the effect symbol (for example, scrolling in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display in the special figure game, the effect symbol is displayed in each of the “left”, “medium”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. Then, the fixed effect symbol (final stop symbol) which is the result of the variable display of the effect symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the variable display using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the variable display using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B. In synchronism with the above, a plurality of types of effect symbols each of which can be identified are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite effect symbol as a result of the variable display is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derived”). Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as special symbols and effect symbols, means stopping the identification information of the effect symbols and the like (also referred to as complete stop display or final stop display) and terminating the variable display. . On the other hand, during the fluctuation display from the start of the fluctuation display of the effect symbol to the derivation display of the definite effect symbol as the fluctuation display result, the fluctuation speed of the effect symbol becomes “0”, The design may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking, expansion and contraction, and the like. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the fluctuation display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the effect symbol by the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes. Note that the temporary stop display may include, for example, completely stopping and displaying the effect design for a time shorter than a predetermined time (for example, one second) without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

  For example, nine types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "9" or Chinese characters) are displayed in the variation symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." Numbers, English characters, nine character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers and characters or symbols and character images, etc., may be a character image, for example, a person or animal, an object other than these, or , A symbol such as a character, or any other decorative image indicating an arbitrary figure). Each of the effect symbols is given a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "9" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "9", respectively. Note that the effect design is not limited to nine types, and may be any type (for example, eight types or ten types) as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variation display of the effect symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are provided until a definite effect symbol as a variation display result is derived and displayed. In, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the small one to the large one, and when the effect symbol with the maximum symbol number (for example, “9”) is displayed, The effect symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” effect symbol display area 5L, etc.), scroll display is performed from a symbol having a larger symbol number to a symbol having a smaller symbol number, and After the effect symbol with the smallest number is displayed, the effect symbol with the largest symbol number may be displayed subsequently.

  In the present embodiment, in the display area of the effect display device 5, the fluctuation display using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A or the fluctuation display using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B. The form in which the effect symbols are displayed in a variation in one of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R in synchronization with any of the displays has been exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first special symbol display is not limited to this. A first variation display unit that performs a variation display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variation display using the first special figure in the device 4A, and is synchronized with the variation display using the second special figure in the second special symbol display 4B. And a second variation display section for performing a variation display of the effect symbol may be provided so as to be able to be displayed in an area other than the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the display area of the effect display device 5.

  In the display area of the effect display device 5, a first hold storage display area 5D is arranged. In the first hold storage display area 5D, a hold storage display is performed in which the number of changes (the number of special figure hold storages) of the variable display corresponding to the first special symbol can be specified. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to each special symbol is generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. That is, the start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing the variable display of the special symbol or the effect symbol is satisfied, but the variable display based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition allowing the start of the variable display is not satisfied due to the control of the large hitting game state or the like, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. The hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D is a hold storage display generated based on a winning start when a game ball passes (enters) the first starting winning opening. In the present embodiment, the hold storage display generated based on the start winning by the game ball passing (entering) the first start winning opening is replaced by a round white display (hold displayed in the first hold storage display area 5D). (Memory display).

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, along with the first reserved storage display area 5D, a first reserved display 25A is provided above the first special symbol display 4A so as to be able to specify the special figure reserved stored number. I have. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which the execution of the variable display using the first special figure is suspended. Note that, in the present embodiment, an example in which the second hold indicator for displaying the number of the second special figure hold storages in which the execution of the variable display using the second special figure is held is not provided is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a second hold indicator may be provided.

  Below the effect display device 5, a normal winning prize ball device 6A and a normal variable winning prize ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning port that is always kept in a constant open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning prize ball device 6B has a normal open state (see a solid line position in FIG. 1) and a tilting position (see a dotted line position in FIG. 1) in a vertical position by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A normal electric accessory having a movable wing piece that changes to an enlarged open state is provided, and a second starting winning opening is formed.

  As an example, in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning opening. It becomes a normally open state that is difficult to perform. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening by the tilt control in which the movable wing piece is in the tilting position when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the ON state ( Into an enlarged open state, which is easy to enter. Note that, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the normally open state, although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, there is a possibility that the game ball enters more than in the enlarged opening state. You may comprise so that it may become low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B may be configured so that, in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting winning port, the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area has an enlarged open state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and a normal open state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). Changes to

  A game ball that has passed (entered) a 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. A game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls is paid out as a prize ball based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting port switch 22A, and the first special figure reserved storage number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4”). )) If below, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game balls by the second start port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, one) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the prize ball paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B. May be the same as each other or may be different.

  A special variable prize ball unit 7 in which a special variable prize ball device 7A and a special variable prize ball device 7B are integrated is provided on the right side of the normal prize ball device 6A and the normal variable prize ball device 6B. Here, the configuration of the special variable winning ball unit 7 will be described. In the following description, the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to the up, down, left, and right directions when viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the special variable winning ball unit 7, the left portion constitutes a special variable winning ball device 7A, and the right portion constitutes a special variable winning ball device 7B. In addition, a cover (not shown) made of a light-transmitting synthetic resin material is attached to the front side of the special variable winning ball unit 7, and the player can use the special variable winning ball unit via the cover. The game balls that flow down in 7, especially the special variable winning ball device 7B, can be visually recognized.

  The special variable winning ball device 7A includes a special winning opening door 701 driven to open and close by a solenoid 82 (see FIG. 2), and forms a special winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door 701. . The large winning opening is formed to open upward at the left of the special variable winning ball unit 7. The special winning opening door 701 is slidable in the front-rear direction between a closed position for closing the special winning opening by driving the solenoid 82 and an open position for opening the special winning opening. Further, since the special winning opening door 701 is provided so as to be inclined downward toward the left side, a game ball that has fallen on the special winning opening door 701 in the closed state can be guided toward the left side.

  In the special variable winning prize ball device 7A, when the solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the special winning opening door 701 opens the large winning opening so that the game ball can easily pass (enter) the large winning opening. On the other hand, when the solenoid 82 is in the off state, the special winning opening door 701 closes the special winning opening, so that the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening. In this way, the special winning opening changes between an open state that is advantageous for a player who can easily pass (enter) the game ball, and a closed state that is disadvantageous for the player because the game ball cannot pass (enter). In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the large winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the large winning opening may be provided.

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

  In addition, most of the game balls that have flowed down without entering the special winning opening are guided to the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B by a not-shown obstacle nail or the like. Winners are to be awarded.

  The special variable prize ball device 7B is formed so as to protrude upward from the special variable prize ball device 7A, and includes a special prize opening door 711 driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 83 (see FIG. 2). A special winning opening that changes between an open state and a closed state is formed by the mouth door 711. The special winning opening is formed to open upward at the upper end of the special variable winning ball device 7B. The special winning opening door 711 is slidable in the front-rear direction between a first state (open state) in which the special winning opening is opened by driving the solenoid 83 and a second state (closed state) in which the special winning opening is closed. It is provided in. Further, since the special winning opening door 711 is provided so as to be inclined downward toward the left side, a game ball that has fallen on the special winning opening door 711 in the closed state can be guided toward the left side.

  In the special variable prize ball device 7B, when the solenoid 83 for the special prize port door 711 is on, the special prize port door 711 opens the special prize port, and the game ball passes (enters) the special prize port. Make it easier. On the other hand, when the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening door 711 is in the off state, the special winning opening door 711 closes the special winning opening, so that the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening. In this way, the special winning opening changes between an open state in which the game balls easily pass (enter), which is advantageous for the player, and a closed state in which the game balls cannot pass (enter), which is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enter) the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes (enter) the special winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball passing through (entering) the special winning opening passes through the second count switch 24 installed in the special winning opening, and is detected by the inside of the second count switch 24. Based on the detection of a game ball by the second count switch 24, a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this manner, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7B, another normal winning opening, such as the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, is set to the game ball. More prize balls are paid out than when the player passes (enters). Therefore, when the special winning port is opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, the game ball can enter the special winning port, and the first state is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special winning port is closed in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to pass (enter) the game ball to the special winning port to obtain the prize ball. The second state is disadvantageous.

  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 10). As an example, like the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol indicator 4B, the ordinary symbol indicator 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed (variable display) so as to be variable.

  Above the normal symbol display 20, there is provided a general symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of stored general-purpose reserves as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41. The pass gate 41 is provided between the special variable winning ball device 7A and the special variable winning ball device 7B in the special variable winning ball unit 7. It should be noted that a gate switch 21 described later is built in the passage gate 41.

  In addition, on the right side of the area surrounded by the center decorative frame 5c provided around the effect display device 5, a variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol. The first change display section 61A to be performed, the second change display section 61B for performing the change display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol in synchronization with the change display of the second special symbol, and a right-handing operation period described later. And an auxiliary display device 60 having a right-handed notification display portion 62 for notifying that a

  In the game area 10, the first path among the flow paths along which the game balls flow is provided mainly in an area on the left side of the effect display device 5 (center decoration frame 5c) when viewed from the front, and the game balls flow down. A second path different from the first path among the descending paths is mainly provided in a region on the right side of the effect display device 5 (center decoration frame 5c) when viewed from the front.

  Hitting a game ball into the left area (left game area) of the effect display device 5 to cause the game ball to flow down the first path is called left hit. Hitting a game ball into the right area (right game area) of the effect display device 5 in order to cause the game ball to flow down the second path is called right-handed. The first route may be referred to as a left-hit route since the game ball can flow down by hitting the game ball on the left side of the game area 10. Further, the second route is a route in which a game ball can flow by hitting the game ball to the right side of the game area 10, and may be called a right-hit route. Note that the first route and the second route may be configured by different routes, or may be partially shared routes. The left game area and the right game area may be separated by, for example, the end face of the effect display device 5 in the game area 10, the arrangement of obstacle nails, and the like.

  Further, the game balls flowing down the first route can be awarded to the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the game balls flowing down the second route are the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the special variable winning ball. A number of obstacle nails are provided so that the device 7A and the special variable winning ball device 7B can win a prize and can pass through the passage gate 41. In other words, in the case of left-handing, the special variable prize ball device 7A and the special variable prize ball device 7B cannot be won, and cannot pass through the passage gate 41.

  Further, in the present embodiment, most of the game balls flowing down the second route by right-handing reach the special variable winning ball device 7B so as to be able to win, and the rest do not reach the special variable winning ball device 7B so as to be able to win. The special variable prize ball device 7A or the normal variable prize ball device 6B flows down toward the center side (left side) of the game area 10 without reaching or winning any of them. The game ball that has reached the special variable winning ball device 7B so as to be able to win is almost won when the special winning port is open, and when the special winning port is closed, the game ball passes over the special winning port door 711. It falls down toward the center side (left side) of the game area 10 and falls.

  Most of the game balls that have fallen from the left end of the special winning opening door 711 pass through the passage gate 41 and reach the special variable winning ball device 7A so that they can win. Then, the game ball that has reached the special variable winning ball device 7A so as to be able to win wins almost when the special winning opening is open, and when the special winning opening is closed, the game ball passes over the special winning opening door 701. It falls down toward the center side (left side) of the game area 10 and falls. Most (for example, about 80%) of the game balls that have fallen from the left end of the special winning opening door 701 reach the normal variable winning ball device 6B so as to be able to win, and the rest reach the normal variable winning ball device 6B so as to be able to win. It flows down toward the out mouth without any.

  On the surface of the game board 2, in addition to the above-described configuration, a windmill for changing the flowing direction and speed of the game ball and a number of obstacle nails are provided. In addition, as a winning opening different from the first starting winning opening, the second starting winning opening, the special winning opening, and the special winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winnings always kept in a fixed 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 prize balls based on the fact that a game ball that has entered any of the general prize holes is detected by a predetermined general prize ball switch. . At the bottom of the game area 10, there is provided an out port into which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken.

  Speakers 8L and 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a glass door frame 50, which is a peripheral portion of the gaming area 10, has an effect LED 9 for rendering. Is provided. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure (for example, the normal prize ball device 6A, the normal variable prize ball device 6B, the special variable prize ball unit 7, etc.) in the game area 10 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. . At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 10 is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the operation amount (rotation amount) of a player or the like. The hitting operation handle may be provided with a single-shot firing switch for stopping driving of a firing motor provided in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring (touch sensor).

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area 10, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball rented out by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hit ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate for holding (reserving) excess balls overflowing from the upper plate so as to be able to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1. A stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by a player is attached to a lower plate member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower plate main body (for example, a central portion of the lower plate). ing. The upper plate member forming the upper plate includes, for example, a push button 31B that allows a player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the upper plate main body (for example, above the stick controller 31A). Is provided.

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the ordinary symbol display device 20 performs a variation display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passing gate 41 provided in the gaming area 10 is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2. After the general symbol starting condition is established, the normal symbol starting condition for starting the variable symbol display, such as the end of the previous variable symbol display, is established. The change display of the ordinary figure by the display 20 is started.

  In the variation display of the ordinary symbol, after the variation of the ordinary symbol is started, when a predetermined time which is the variation time of the ordinary symbol elapses, the fixed ordinary symbol which is the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the determined ordinary symbol, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “a symbol per ordinary symbol”. On the other hand, if the normal symbol other than the symbol per ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, for example, a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7”, the variation display result of the ordinary symbol is “None of the ordinary symbol”. Become. In response to the result of the normal symbol fluctuation display being “per-figure”, an enlarged opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is at the tilt position. After a lapse of a predetermined time, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After the first starting condition is satisfied, for example, when the game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. Based on the first start condition being satisfied due to the end of the last special figure game, big hit game state, or the like, the variable display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is started. The second starting condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, based on the fact that the second start condition has been satisfied due to, for example, the previous change display of the special figure or the end of the big hit game state, the change display of the special figure by the second special symbol display 4B is started.

  In the variation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 4A or the second special symbol display 4B, after the variation display time of the special symbol starts after the variation display of the special symbol is started, the special symbol is displayed. Derived and displayed fixed special symbol (variable display result) which is the variable display result. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the result of the specific display is "big hit", and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. Then, a "small hit" is obtained as a predetermined display result. Further, if a special symbol different from the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the result is "out".

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

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating the number of “3”, “5”, “7” is a large hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating the number of “2” is a small hit symbol, The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a missing symbol in the variation display of the special figure by the first special symbol display 4A is different from each symbol in the variation display of the special symbol by the second special symbol indicator 4B. The design may be changed to a symbol, or the special symbol common to the variable display of the two special symbols may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a missing symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the change display of the special figure and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the special winning prize opening door 701 of the special variable winning ball device 7A is set to a predetermined During the period until the upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, the special winning opening is opened. As a result, a round in which the special variable prize ball device 7A is placed in a first state (open state) advantageous to the player is executed.

  The round, which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening, can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, “5”, “2”, etc.). Note that even before the number of times of execution of the round reaches the upper limit number, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball does not win the special winning opening). .

  In addition, after the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the variable display of the special symbol (the second special symbol) and becomes the “small hit” as the specific display result, the special variable winning ball is displayed in the small hit game state. The special winning opening door 711 of the device 7B opens the special winning opening until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 1.8 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated. State. As a result, the special variable winning ball device 7B enters a first state (open state) that is advantageous for the player. Specifically, the operation of opening the special winning opening until a predetermined time (1.8 seconds) has elapsed such that a predetermined number (for example, 1 to 3) of game balls can be won in the special winning opening. , The special variable winning ball device 7B is opened. In this way, even in the small hitting game state, the open mode is such that the player can get a ball while having a smaller number of hits than in the big hitting game state. In this embodiment, the period until the special winning opening door 711 elapses a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 1.8 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls is generated in the small hitting game state. Is set to open the special winning opening, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the special winning opening door 711 is opened a plurality of times until a predetermined upper limit time elapses. It may be. Further, the big winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7A may be opened in the small hitting game state.

  In the present embodiment, the special winning opening of the special variable winning ball device 7B is opened for a predetermined upper limit time of 1.8 seconds in the small hitting game state, but for example, the special variable winning ball device 7B is opened. Delay means for delaying the flow of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the special winning opening door 711 when in the closed state (for example, a restriction piece provided on the passage wall to meander the game ball in the flow direction) ) May be provided. By providing the delay means in this manner, the flowing speed of the game ball flowing down the upper surface of the special winning opening door 711 when the special winning opening is in the closed state is delayed, so that when the special winning opening is opened. Since a plurality of game balls can be awarded at once, it is possible to further increase the rate of entry of game balls into the special award opening in the small hit state without lengthening the opening time of the special award opening. Such delay means can be applied to the special variable winning ball device 7A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B, and the like.

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

  The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly addressed to a function of setting random numbers used in a special figure game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like disposed at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. 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. In addition, the main board 11 performs lighting / extinguishing control of each LED (for example, a segment LED) constituting the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol display 4B to perform the first special figure and the second special figure. Of the predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variation display of the normal symbol, and controlling the variation display of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 20 by performing lighting / off / coloring control of the ordinary symbol display 20. It also has a control function.

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

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

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the content 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. In this example, the control command is composed of two control signals. However, the number of control signals constituting the control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the start of variation in a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B. The command 81XXH is an effect that is variably displayed in each of the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R on the effect display device 5 corresponding to the variable display of the special symbol in the special figure game. This is a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern (variation time) such as a symbol. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command, and is an effect control command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or an effect symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a determination result (predetermined result) indicating whether the variable display result is “out”, “big hit”, “small hit”, or the like. Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type when the fluctuation display result is "big hit" (big hit type determination result).

  In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result designation command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “out”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result designation command for notifying the result of the preliminary determination that the variable display result is "big hit" and the type of big hit is "15R probable big hit" and the result of determining the big hit type. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result designation command for notifying a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “5R probability variable big hit” and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C03H is a fourth variable display result designation command for notifying a preliminary result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "5R normal big hit" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C04H is a fifth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “2R probability variable hit”. The command 8C05H is a sixth variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “2R normal big hit”. The command 8C06H is a seventh variable display result designation command for notifying a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “small hit”.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation command for designating the stop (decision) of the effect symbols in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left,” “middle,” and “right” on 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 according to the current gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, for example. As a specific example, the command 9500H is a first game state designation command corresponding to a game state (low-precision / non-KT state) in which the later-described probable change control is not performed and the KT state is not set, and the command 9501H is controlled by the probable change control. This is a second game state designation command that is executed and corresponds to the game state (high-precision / KT state) that becomes the KT state.

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

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, different EXT data may be set in accordance with the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result, for example, by setting the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command. . Alternatively, in the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, the correspondence between the pre-determination result and the big hit type determination result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . Different EXT data is set for the notification command during opening of the special winning opening and the notification command after opening the special winning opening, in accordance with the number of rounds executed (for example, “1” to “15”) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state. Is done.

  The command B100H is based on the fact that a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning opening formed by the ordinary winning ball device 6A has been detected by the first starting port switch 22A and a starting winning (first starting winning) has occurred. A first start-up opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition for executing the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A is satisfied. The command B200H indicates that a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B, and a starting winning (second starting winning) has occurred. This is a second start opening winning designation command for notifying that the second start condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display 4B is established.

  The command C1XXH is a first reserved storage number notification command for notifying the first special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the first reserved storage display area 5D or the like. The first reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the first starting port winning designation command is transmitted based on the fact that the game ball has passed (entered) the first starting winning port and the first starting condition has been satisfied. Are transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12.

  The command D001 is a gate detection notification command for notifying that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 41.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 101 for storing a game control program and fixed data, and a game control work. A RAM (Random Access Memory) 102 that provides an area, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 103 that executes a game control program to perform a control operation, and updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the CPU 103. It comprises a random number circuit 104 for performing the processing and an input / output port (I / O) 105.

  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 reading operation in which the CPU 103 reads fixed data from the ROM 101, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 writes various variable data in the RAM 102 and temporarily stores the same, and a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 103 temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102 Read operation, CPU 103 receives an input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, and CPU 103 sends the signal to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105. And a transmission operation for outputting various signals.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a random number value counted on the main board 11 side. As shown in FIG. 4, in this embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, in addition to the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, Numerical data indicating each of the random number values MR4 for determining the ordinary figure display result and the random number value MR5 for determining the initial value of MR4 is controlled to be countable. It should be noted that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. These random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted by the software using a different random counter in the CPU 103, or may be updated by the random number circuit 104. The random number circuit 104 may be built in the game control microcomputer 100, or may be configured as a random number circuit chip different from the game control microcomputer 100. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  FIG. 5A to FIG. 5D are explanatory diagrams showing a variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol and the effect symbol used in the present embodiment. When the non-KT state (low-precision / non-KT state) is executed when the first special symbol change display is executed, the non-KT first special symbol change pattern table shown in FIG. It is selected and determined to be one of the fluctuation patterns PA1-1 to 3 and PB1-1 and 2. If the KT state (high accuracy / KT state) is displayed when the first special symbol variation display is executed, the KT first first symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 5B is selected. Then, one of the fluctuation patterns PA1-4 and PB1-3 is determined.

  In the present embodiment, among the cases where the fluctuation display result is “outside”, the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol corresponds to each of the case of “non-reach” and the case of “reach”. A plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is “big hit”. In addition, a variation pattern is prepared in advance corresponding to a case where the variation display result is “small hit”. In addition, the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the case where the fluctuation display result is “outside” and the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as “non-reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern”), A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “outside” and the fluctuation display mode of the effect symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach fluctuation pattern (also referred to as “reach out-of-reach fluctuation pattern”). Further, the non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variation display result is “losing”. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit fluctuation pattern. A fluctuation pattern corresponding to a case where the fluctuation display result is “small hit” is referred to as a small hit fluctuation pattern.

  The big hit variation pattern and the reach variation pattern include a normal reach variation pattern in which a normal reach reach effect is executed and a super reach variation pattern in which a super reach reach effect is executed. In the present embodiment, only one type of the normal reach variation pattern and the super reach variation pattern is provided, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of normal reach variation patterns and super reach variation patterns are provided. Is also good. Note that, in the present embodiment, as described above, the fluctuation display result is set so that the big hit expectation becomes “big hit” in the order of super reach and normal reach, so that in the normal reach fluctuation pattern and the super reach fluctuation pattern, The longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of the jackpot.

  When the non-KT state (low-precision / non-KT state) is displayed when the second special symbol change display is executed, the non-KT second special symbol change pattern table shown in FIG. The selected pattern is determined as one of the variation patterns PA2-1 and PB2-1. Specifically, when it is determined that the small hit is made, the variation pattern PA2-1 is determined, and the variation display of the second special symbol is executed over a long period of 10 minutes. Also, when it is determined that the big hit is detected, the fluctuation pattern PB2-1 is determined, and the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed for a certain long period of time of 5 minutes.

  In this embodiment, even when the non-KT state is in effect, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed and a small hit occurs, a situation occurs in which a certain amount of prize balls can be expected by winning game balls to the special winning opening. I will. Therefore, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, even if the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the fluctuation time is extremely lengthened and the execution frequency of the fluctuation display is reduced. By doing so, the frequency of occurrence of small hits is reduced, thereby preventing a situation in which a small hit is aimed at acquiring a prize ball even in the non-KT state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the change display of the second special symbol is executed during the non-KT state, the change time is set to 5 minutes even in the case of a big hit. By making the length relatively long, it is possible to prevent the act of aiming for a prize ball by unreasonably winning a special winning opening during the non-KT state. However, in the case of a big hit, the digestion of the first reserved memory does not need to be longer than in the case of a small hit, so that the fluctuation time is shorter than that of the small hit. I have.

  If the KT state (high accuracy / KT state) is displayed when the second special symbol variation display is executed, the KT second second special symbol variation pattern table shown in FIG. 5D is selected. Then, one of the variation patterns PC3-1 and PC2 and PB2-2 is determined. As shown in FIG. 5 (D), when it is determined that the small hit occurs in the KT state, the variation pattern PC3-1 may be determined to have a shortened variation as short as 1.5 seconds.

  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 progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the CPU 103 can generate all of the various random numbers used on the main board 11 side by executing the random number generation program.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores table data constituting a plurality of determination tables shown in FIG. 6 and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various types of determinations and decisions. In the ROM 101, table data constituting a plurality of control pattern tables used for the CPU 103 to output various control signals from the main board 11 and a variation mode of each symbol in a variable display of a special symbol, a normal symbol, etc. And a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns.

  The determination table stored in the ROM 101 includes, for example, a display result determination table (for a first special symbol) shown in FIG. 6A, a display result determination table (for a second special symbol) shown in FIG. The big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) shown in FIG. 6C, the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol) shown in FIG. 6D, and the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. Low-accuracy state, high-accuracy state).

  FIG. 6A shows the variable display result as a "big hit" before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display 4A. Is a table referred to for determining whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result. FIG. 6 (B) shows the variable display result as a "big hit" before the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display 4B. Is a table referred to for determining whether to control to the big hit game state or to control to the small hit game state as "small hit" based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result.

  In the display result determination table according to the present embodiment, a special figure is displayed depending on whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) or a probable change state (high-precision / KT state). A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for display result determination is assigned to a special map display result such as "big hit", "small hit", or "losing".

  In the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the table data indicating the determination value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is such that the special figure display result is “big hit”. The determination data is assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control the big hit gaming state. In the display result determination table according to the present embodiment, when the game state is the probable change state (high accuracy / KT state), a larger number of determination values than when the game state is the normal state (low accuracy / non-KT state) are “big hits”. "Is assigned to the special map display result. Thereby, in the probable change state (high accuracy / KT state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special map display result is set to "big hit" in the normal state (low accuracy / non-KT state), and the big hit game state Is higher than the probability of being determined to be controlled (in this embodiment, about 1/200), the probability of being determined to be in the big hit game state with the special figure display result being “big hit” is increased (in this embodiment, about 1/200). / 75). That is, in the display result determination table, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state (high accuracy / KT state), the gaming state is changed to the big hit gaming state as compared with the normal state (low accuracy / non-KT state). The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control the jackpot game state so that the probability of being determined to be controlled increases.

  Further, in the display result determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 6 (A), the game state is either the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) or the probable change state (high-precision / KT state). The judgment value corresponding to the small hit is not set, and only the big hit can be won, and the small hit does not occur.

  On the other hand, in the display result determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 6B, the game state is either the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) or the probable change state (high-precision / KT state). Since all judgment values other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit are set as the judgment values corresponding to the small hit, when the big hit is not won, all the small hits are won, so that no loss occurs. I have. In the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 6B, the game state is the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) and the probable change state (high-precision / non-KT state). The winning probability of the small hit is almost the same in the case of the KT state), but is either the normal state (low-probability / non-KT state) or the probable change state (high-precision / KT state). It is also possible to make the deviation possible to win and make the winning probability per small hit the same.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 103 uses the display result determination tables shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B to determine whether to make a big hit or a small hit. A small hit determination table may be provided separately, and the big hit determination and the small hit determination may be performed using separate tables.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the display result determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 6A, the determination values other than the determination value corresponding to the big hit are not set as the determination values corresponding to the small hit. In other words, although the small hit is not won, a part of the judgment values other than the judgment value corresponding to the big hit may be set as the judgment value corresponding to the small hit, and the small hit may be won. . Further, in the display result determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 6B, all the determination values other than the determination value corresponding to the big hit are set as the determination values corresponding to the small hit, but the big hit is determined. A part of the determination value other than the determination value corresponding to the deviation may be set as the determination value corresponding to the loss.

  FIGS. 6C and 6B are explanatory diagrams showing a jackpot type determination table (for the first special symbol) and a jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) stored in the ROM 101. Among these, FIG. 6 (C) shows a case where the big hit type is determined by using the hold memory based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening (that is, when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed). It is a table. FIG. 6D is a table for determining the type of big hit based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening (that is, when the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is performed).

  The big hit type determination table is configured such that, when it is determined that the fluctuation display result is to be a big hit symbol, the type of the big hit is determined based on the random number (MR2) for determining the hit type, the 15R certain variable big hit, the 5R certain variable big hit, and the 5R normal. It is a table which is referred to in order to determine one of the jackpot, the 2R-probable jackpot and the 2R regular jackpot. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 (C) and 6 (D), the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol) includes three types of 15R certain hits, 5R positive hits, and 5R normal hits. While the jackpot is provided, the jackpot type determination table (for the second special symbol) is provided with only four types of jackpots, 15R certain jackpot, 5R certain jackpot, 2R certain jackpot, and 2R regular jackpot. .

  In the present embodiment, as the big hit type, the probability change control is performed after the end of the big hit game state, and the probability change control is performed after the end of the big hit game state, such as the 15R probability change big hit, the 5R probability change big hit, the 2R probability change big hit which becomes the KT state. Is performed and a 5R normal jackpot that does not enter the KT state is set.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6C, in the big hit type determination table (for the first special symbol), from 0 to 299 of the determination value range of MR2, 0 to 49 are allocated to the 15R probability variable big hit. 50 to 179 are assigned to the 5R probability variable jackpot, and 180 to 299 are assigned to the 5R regular jackpot. For this reason, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the first special symbol, the probability change control is executed at the end of the big hit game at a rate of about 60%.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 6 (D), in the big hit type determination table (for the second special symbol), from 0 to 299 of the determination value range of MR2, 0 to 99 are assigned to the 15R probability variable big hit. 100 to 149 are assigned to the 5R probability jackpot, 150 to 179 are assigned to the 2R probability jackpot, and 18 to 299 are assigned to the 2R probability jackpot. For this reason, when a big hit occurs in the special figure game of the second special symbol, the probability change control is executed at the end of the big hit game at a rate of about 60%, but the probability change control is executed at the end of the big hit game at a rate of about 40%. It is not executed, that is, it shifts to a low-probability state.

  In addition, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is determined as the probability variable symbol and shifts to the probability variation state, not only the probability that the first special symbol on the first special symbol indicator 4A becomes a big hit symbol increases, The probability that the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 4B becomes a big hit symbol is also increased. That is, not only in the jackpot determination based on the first start winning but also in the jackpot determination based on the second starting winning, the big hit is determined with a higher probability than in the low probability state.

  FIG. 7 (A) shows the second start with the variable display result being “hit” before the fixed ordinary symbol which is the variable display result is derived and displayed in the general symbol game using the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol indicator 20. It is a determination table referred to for determining whether or not to control the winning opening to an open state based on a random number value MR4 for determining a normal symbol hit.

  In the normal symbol display result determination table of the present embodiment, regardless of whether the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) or a probable change state (high-precision / KT state), A numerical value (judgment value) to be compared with the random number value MR4 for symbol hit determination is assigned to the display result of “hit” or “out”. More specifically, in the normal symbol display result determination table shown in FIG. 7A, out of the determination value ranges 3 to 23 of MR4, 3 to 12 are assigned to “hit”, and 13 to 23. Are assigned to "outside". For this reason, in the general-purpose game, it is determined whether or not to make a per-genuine-ratio with the same probability (for example, about 10%) regardless of the playing state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7B, the fluctuation time (symbol confirmation time) of a normal symbol in the low-accuracy / non-KT state and the high-accuracy / KT state is the same at 0.2 seconds each. . Further, the opening pattern of the second start winning opening in the low-precision / non-KT state and the high-precision / KT state is the same as a pattern in which opening for 0.5 seconds is repeated six times. As described above, in the present embodiment, the winning probability and the variable display time of the ordinary symbols are the same regardless of the gaming state, so that the second starting winning opening is the same in the low-precision / non-KT state and the high-precision / KT state. As in the open state.

  Here, a gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. First, the gaming state in the present embodiment includes a normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) and a KT state (so-called small hit time) in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state. The gaming state includes a case where the game is controlled to a low-accuracy and non-KT state (low-accuracy / non-KT state: normal state) and a case where the game is controlled to a high-accuracy and KT state (high-accuracy / KT state). is there.

  The KT state is a gaming state in which a small hit is more likely to occur than in the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state). Specifically, in this embodiment, even in the KT state, the probability that the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B will be in the expanded and open state as the normal drawing is the same as the normal state. In addition, when the second special symbol is displayed in a fluctuating manner, the small hits are all set except for the case of a big hit (except for the case of a forced loss described later), so that the KT state is smaller than the normal state. The game state is easy to hit. As a result, in the KT state, small hits are frequently generated mainly by causing the second special symbol to fluctuate, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player.

  Next, transition of the game state in the present embodiment will be described. First, in this embodiment, in a normal state (low-precision / non-KT state), the player performs a shooting operation (left-handed) of a game ball aiming at the left of the game area 10. Therefore, in the normal state, a start winning prize occurs mainly in the first starting winning opening, and a variable display of the first special symbol is mainly performed. If a big hit occurs in the normal state, the state shifts to the low-accuracy / non-KT state or the high-accuracy / KT state. For example, when a 5R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low-probability / non-KT state.

  In this embodiment, after the transition to the KT state (high-precision / KT state), in this embodiment, the player performs a shooting operation (right strike) of the game ball aiming at the right of the game area 10. Therefore, in the KT state, a start winning is mainly generated in the second starting winning opening, and the variable display of the second special symbol is mainly performed. When a big hit occurs in the KT state, the state shifts to the low-precision / non-KT state or the high-precision / KT state. For example, when a 2R normal big hit occurs, the state shifts to the low-probability / non-KT state. Further, for example, when a 2R probability change hit, a 5R probability change hit, and a 15R probability change hit occur, the state shifts to the high accuracy / KT state, and thereafter the high accuracy / KT state is maintained until the next big hit occurs.

  The variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the effect symbol on the first special symbol display 4A are synchronized. In addition, the change display of the second special symbol and the change display of the effect symbol on the second special symbol display 4B are synchronized. Here, “synchronous” means that the start time and the end time of the variable display are the same and the variable display period is the same. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 4A, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 4B, the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R.

  Further, in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R, when the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. For example, the effect symbols are variably displayed in three display areas in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. When performing the reach effect, for example, the left and right effect symbols are stopped and displayed during the fluctuation display. Then, although there are exceptions as described later, basically, when the stop symbol of the first special symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol indicator 4A, the effect symbol is displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. The stop symbol is derived and displayed. When the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol, the stop symbol of the effect symbol is an effect symbol that reminds a player that the stop symbol of the first special symbol is a big hit symbol (for example, left symbol). (Three production symbols with the middle right aligned).

  When the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol display 4B, an effect corresponding to the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. For example, the effect symbols are variably displayed in three display areas in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R.

  When the first special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display 4A and the second special symbol is variably displayed on the second special symbol indicator 4B at the same time, the first special symbol and the second special symbol are displayed. An effect corresponding to any of the variable displays is executed. For example, in the low-accuracy / non-KT state, the fluctuation display of the first effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is preferentially performed, and in the high-accuracy / KT state, the fluctuation display of the second special symbol is performed. The variable display of the second effect symbol corresponding to the above may be performed with priority. Alternatively, in the low accuracy / non-KT state, the fluctuation display of the first effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation display of the first special symbol is more conspicuous than the fluctuation display of the second effect symbol corresponding to the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. In the high accuracy / KT state, the variation display of the second effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the second special symbol is more prominent than the variation display of the first effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the first special symbol. May be displayed as follows.

  When the first special symbol or the second special symbol is independently displayed in a variable manner, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is terminated, and the first special symbol or the second special symbol is stopped. Is derived and displayed, the variation display of the effect symbol ends, and the stop symbol of the effect symbol is derived and displayed. In addition, when the first special symbol and the second special symbol are simultaneously displayed in a variable manner, specifically, when there is a period in which the first special symbol and the second special symbol are simultaneously displayed in a variable manner, it is delayed. When the special symbol whose variation display ends is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the effect symbol ends.

  The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 may be a backup RAM partially or entirely backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, a part or all of the content of the RAM 102 is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor serving as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply becomes unable to supply power). You. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game.

  The RAM 102 is provided with, for example, a game control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. The game control data holding area (not shown) includes a first special figure holding storage unit, a general figure holding storage unit, a game control flag setting unit, a game control timer setting unit, a game control counter setting unit, and a game control unit. A control buffer setting unit.

  The first special map reservation storage unit stores a special start-up prize (first start-up prize) generated by a game ball passing through (entering) a first start-up prize opening formed by the ordinary prize-winning ball device 6A, but not yet started. The reservation data of the figure game (a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit associates the winning order (the detection order of the game balls) with the reservation number in the first start winning opening and establishes the first start condition in the passage (entry) of the game ball. The random number value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination, and the like, which are extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on The storage is performed until the storage number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). The hold data thus stored in the first special figure holding storage unit indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the fluctuation display result (the special figure display result) in this special figure game ) Is the hold information that enables the determination as to whether or not a big hit will occur.

  The general figure holding storage unit stores the general figure holding information that has not been started by the ordinary symbol display 20 yet, even though the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 41 is detected by the gate switch 21. For example, the general figure holding storage unit associates the game balls with the holding numbers in the order in which the game balls passed through the passage gate 41, and based on the passing of the game balls, the CPU 103 extracts the general figure display result determination extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like. Is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). Note that, in the present embodiment, the form having the general-purpose hold storage unit that stores the hold information of the general-purpose game is illustrated, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the general-purpose reserve storage unit is not necessarily provided. You may.

  The game control flag setting section is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state.

  The game control timer setting section 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 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

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

  In the random counter of the game control counter setting unit, a random number value not generated by the random number circuit 104, for example, numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR4 is stored as a random count value. Numerical data indicating each random number 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 operation of updating the numerical data in the random number circuit 104, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 104. The random number value may be updated by performing a predetermined process such as a scramble process or an arithmetic process on all or a part of the numerical data.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 for performing a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 for storing an effect control program, fixed data, and the like, and a work area for the effect control CPU 120. RAM 122, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation in the effect display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random value independently of the effect control CPU 120. The circuit 124 and the I / O 125 are mounted.

  As an example, in the effect control board 12, when the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, a process for controlling the effect operation by the electric components for effect is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads fixed data from the ROM 121, a fixed data reading operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122, and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 A variation data reading operation for reading various variation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from outside the effect control board 12 via the I / O 125, and an effect control CPU 120 A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the 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 wiring for transmitting a video signal to the effect display device 5, and wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control substrate 13, Wiring or the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating LED data is connected to the LED control board 14.

  Note that, similarly to the main board 11, a random number value (also referred to as a random number for effect) for determining various effect types such as a notice effect is set on the effect control board 12 side as well.

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

  As an example, the ROM 121 is used by the effect control CPU 120 to control an effect operation by various effect devices (for example, the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9 and the decoration LED, the effect model, and the like). An effect control pattern table in which a plurality of types of effect control patterns are stored. The effect control pattern is composed of data indicating the control contents corresponding to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. The effect control pattern table only needs to store, for example, a special figure change effect control pattern, a notice effect control pattern, various effect control patterns, and the like.

  The effect control pattern at the time of the special figure change corresponds to a plurality of types of change patterns, in a period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game until the finalized special symbol which is the special figure display result is derived and displayed. It consists of data showing the control contents of various effecting operations, such as the effect of changing the effect of the effect design, reach effect, effect effect display operation in re-lottery, etc. Have been. The announcement effect control pattern includes, for example, data indicating control contents of an effect operation that is an announcement effect that is executed in response to an announcement pattern in which a plurality of patterns are prepared in advance. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and include data indicating the control contents thereof.

  The special figure variation effect control patterns may include, for example, a plurality of types of reach effect control patterns in which the effect mode in each reach effect is different for each variation pattern for executing the reach effect.

  The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 has an effect control data holding area (not shown) as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation. The effect control data holding area includes an effect control flag setting unit, an effect control timer setting unit, an effect control counter setting unit, and an effect control buffer setting unit.

  The effect control flag setting unit includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of an effect image on the screen of the effect display device 5 and a plurality of types of states whose states can be updated in response to an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 and the like. A flag is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit stores, for each of a plurality of types of flags, data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state.

  The effect control timer setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of timers used to control the progress of various effect operations such as an effect image display operation on the screen of the effect display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit is provided with a plurality of types of counters used to control the progress of various effect operations. For example, the effect control counter setting unit stores data indicating a count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

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

  In the present embodiment, a start winning buffer for performing hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D is set in a predetermined area of the effect control buffer setting unit. The starting prize buffer is provided with a storage area (an area corresponding to the buffer number “1” to “4”) corresponding to the maximum value (for example, “4”) of the total number of the first special figure storages. In each storage area, data indicating the presence or absence of a start winning (specifically, “0” indicating no start winning and “1” indicating the presence of starting winning) are stored. Note that the data in the start winning buffer is stored display update processing in the later-described effect control process (S72, see FIG. 15) in response to the reception of the first start opening winning command and the reception of the first variation start command. ), And the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D is updated based on the updated start winning buffer data.

  Specifically, when a first start opening winning designation command is received based on the fact that there is a start winning in the first start winning opening, a round white color is displayed on the hold storage display in the first hold storage display area 5D. While the display is newly added, when the first change start command is received based on the start of the change of the first special figure, the last stored storage display in the first stored storage display area 5D is selected. The hold white display is erased so that the top (the earliest start winning holding memory) round white display is erased and the other round white displays are shifted (moved) in a predetermined direction (for example, leftward). To update.

  Next, an operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is started, and the CPU 103 executes a predetermined process as a game control main process. When the game control main process starts, the CPU 103 sets necessary interrupt settings after setting interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. In addition, a register of a CTC (counter / timer circuit) built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. As a result, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 every predetermined time (for example, every 2 milliseconds), and the CPU 103 can periodically execute the timer interrupt process. When the initial setting is completed, an interrupt is permitted, and a loop process is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be performed, and then the loop process may be started.

  Upon receiving the interrupt request signal from the CTC and receiving the interrupt request, the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process, so that the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port via the switch circuit 110. The state of the detection signal input from various switches such as the switch 22B, the first count switch 23, and the second count switch 24 is determined (S11). 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 (S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, and probability variation information supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 is output (S13). ).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random number value MR1 and the random number values MR1 to MR4 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (S14). . Thereafter, the CPU 103 executes the first special symbol process (S15A). In the first special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display operation of the first special symbol display 4A is updated. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform the control and the opening / closing operation setting of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7A in a predetermined procedure. Next, the CPU 103 executes a second special symbol process (S15B). In the second special symbol process process, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the display operation of the second special symbol display 4B is performed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to perform the control and the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7B in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED, etc.) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process processing, and displays the variable display of the normal symbol and the movable operation on the normal variable prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of wing piece tilting operation.

  After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes the command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to the sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (S17). As an example of these, in the command control process, among the output ports included in the I / O 105 corresponding to the settings in the command transmission table specified by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155, After setting control data in an output port for transmitting an effect control command to the effect control board 12, setting predetermined control data in an output port of the effect control INT signal and turning on the effect control INT signal for a predetermined time. By switching from the state to the off state, the effect control command can be transmitted based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is set after setting the interrupt enable state.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15A shown in FIG. 8 as the first special symbol process process. In the first special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a first start winning determination process (S21A). After executing the first start winning determination processing, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processing of S22A to S28A according to the value of the first special map process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit. .

  In the first start winning process of S21A, it is determined whether or not the first start winning by the first starting port switch 22A has been performed. If the first win has been won, a random number value MR1 for determining a fluctuation display result and a big hit type determining process are determined. The random number value MR2 for random pattern determination and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted, and in the case of the first starting prize, they are stored at the top of the empty entries in the first special figure holding storage unit.

  The first special symbol normal process of S22A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “0”. In the first special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by the first special symbol display 4A based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage unit. Done. In the first special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, it is determined whether the variation display result of the first special symbol or the effect symbol is "big hit" or not. It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the first special symbol normal process, in accordance with the first special symbol variation display result in the special symbol game, a fixed special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, Any of the missing symbols) is set. In the first special symbol normal process, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variation display result of the first special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The first variation pattern setting process of S23A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “1”. In the first variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are used by using numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is “big hit”. And the like. When the first variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the first special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the first special symbol normal process in S22A and the first variation pattern setting process in S23A, a variation pattern including the variation display time of the fixed special symbol, the first special symbol, and the effect symbol as the variation display result of the first special symbol is determined. Is done. That is, the first special symbol normal process and the first variation pattern setting process use the random number value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination, and the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination, It includes a process of determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or an effect symbol.

  The first special symbol variation process in S24A is executed when the value of the first special symbol process flag is “2”. The first special symbol variation process includes a process of setting a special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and a process of measuring an elapsed time from the start of the variation of the first special symbol. And so on. For example, every time the first special symbol variation process in S24A is executed, the first special symbol variation timer value, which is a stored value in the first special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit, is decremented by one or added by one. Then, the elapsed time is measured by the first timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the first special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the first special symbol reaches the first special figure change time, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The first special symbol stop processing of S25A is executed when the value of the first special figure process flag is “3”. In the first special symbol stop processing, the setting for stopping the change of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and for stopping and displaying (deriving) the fixed special symbol which is the variation display result of the first special symbol. Is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on. When the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the first special figure process flag is set to “4”. Be updated. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The first big hit opening pre-processing of S26A is executed when the value of the first special map process flag is “4”. In the first big hit opening pre-process, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit" or the like. And so on. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is kept open may be set according to the type of the big hit. As an example, regardless of the jackpot type, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute a round, is “2R big hit”. In such a case, the setting of the big hit state may be performed by setting “2 times”, “5 times” for “5R big hit”, and “15 times” for “15R big hit”. At this time, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The first big hit opening processing in S27A is executed when the value of the first special map process flag is “5”. The processing during opening of the first big hit is based on the processing of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening or the number of game balls detected by the first count switch 23 and the measured elapsed time. And a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door 701, the value of the first special figure process flag becomes “6”. Be updated.

  The first big hit end processing in S28A is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “6”. The first big hit end process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is performed by the effect devices such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time elapses, a process of performing various settings (setting of a time reduction flag) for starting the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like. When such setting is performed, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Specifically, in the jackpot termination process, the type of the executed jackpot is specified. If the specified jackpot type is the 15R jackpot, the 5R jackpot, and the 2R jackpot, a KT flag (high-accuracy flag) indicating that the gaming state is controlled to the high-accuracy / KT state is set. 1 Update the value of the special figure process flag to “0”. When the specified jackpot type is the 5R normal jackpot, the KT flag is set and the value of the first special map process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in S24A of FIG. 9 as the first special symbol change processing. In the first special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 10, first, the CPU 103 decrements the first variation time timer by 1 (S140). When the first variation time timer times out (S141), the CPU 120 instructs the effect control CPU 120 to decide the symbol. The setting for transmitting the command is made (S142). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (S25A) (S143).

  If the first variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 checks whether or not the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 4B (S144). Whether the jackpot symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 4B is determined, for example, by setting the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop process. The determination can be made by confirming whether or not a second big hit flag indicating a big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. If the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 4B, the CPU 103 resets the first big hit flag if it is set (S145). In addition, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a display result 1 designation command for designating a miss (S146). Then, the process proceeds to S142, where the setting for transmitting the symbol determination designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S142), and the value of the first special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop processing (S25A). Update (S143). If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the second special symbol display 4B (N in S144), the process is terminated as it is.

  In this embodiment, if the change display of the second special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the change display of the first special symbol, the change display of the first special symbol is forcibly performed by executing the processes of S144 to S146. It is determined to be out of place (even if it is determined to be a big hit at the start of the change, the big hit is canceled afterwards), so that a big hit does not occur at the same time in the first special symbol and the second special symbol. I have to. In this case, on the side of the effect control CPU 120, when the variation display of the first special symbol is determined to be forced out, based on the display result 1 designation command transmitted in S146, as the variation display result of the effect symbol. Control is performed so as to forcibly display the missing symbol.

  In this embodiment, a case is described in which the first special symbol change process is determined to be a forced loss afterwards, but the present invention is not limited to such a mode. For example, when starting the variation display of the first special symbol, before executing the reading of the random number for the jackpot determination in the first special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not the second big hit flag is set, If the big hit flag is set, it may be configured to forcibly determine the outlier without executing the subsequent processing.

  In this embodiment, in the first special symbol process process shown in FIG. 9 and the second special symbol process process shown in FIG. 12, the first start port switch passing process and the second start port switch are performed for each timer interrupt. Since the passage process is executed, even when the first special symbol or the second special symbol big hit symbol is being stopped and displayed, a new hold memory is stored when a new start winning is generated. ing.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the first special symbol stop processing. In the first special symbol stop processing, first, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the first big hit flag is set (S180). If the first big hit flag is set, the CPU 103 clears the KT flag (high accuracy flag) if it is set (S181).

  Next, the CPU 103 sets the hit start 1 designation command (15R certain variable big hit), the hit start 2 specification command (5R certain variable big hit), and the hit start 3 specification command (5R A setting for transmitting a normal jackpot is made (S182). Further, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the game state designation command indicating the normal state to the effect control board 12 (S183).

  Then, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, a time for notifying the occurrence of the big hit in the effect display device 5) is set in the big hit display time timer (S184). In addition, the number of times of opening (for example, 15 times in the case of a 15R certain-variable big hit or 5 times in the case of a 5R certain-size big hit or 5R normal big hit) is set in a special winning opening number counter (S185). Then, the value of the first special symbol process flag is updated to "4", which is the value corresponding to the first big hit opening pre-process (S26A) (S186), and the first special symbol stop process ends. If the first big hit flag is set in S180, in S187, the value of the first special figure process flag is updated to “0” which is a value corresponding to the first special symbol normal processing. 1 The special symbol stop processing is ended.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S15B shown in FIG. 8 as the second special symbol process process. In the second special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a second start winning determination process (S21B). After executing the second start winning determination processing, the CPU 103 selects and executes one of the processing of S22B to S31B according to the value of the second special map process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit. .

  In the second start winning process of S21B, it is determined whether or not a second start winning by the second starting port switch 22B has been performed. If a win has been realized, a random number value MR1 for determining a variable display result and a big hit type determining process are determined. The random number value MR2 for random pattern determination and the random number value MR3 for fluctuation pattern determination are extracted and stored in the second special figure holding storage unit in the case of the second start winning.

  The second special symbol normal process of S22B is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “0”. In the second special symbol normal processing, it is determined whether or not to start the special figure game by the second special symbol display 4B based on the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the second special figure hold storage unit. Done. In the second special symbol normal processing, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the variation display result, it is determined whether the variation display result of the second special symbol or the effect symbol is "big hit" or not. It is determined (predetermined) before the display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the second special symbol normal process, in response to the result of the second special symbol change display in the special symbol game, the fixed special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, Any of the missing symbols) is set. In the second special symbol normal process, the value of the second special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variation display result of the second special symbol or the effect symbol is determined in advance.

  The second variation pattern setting process of S23B is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “1”. In the second variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are used by using numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variation display result is a "big hit". And the like. When the second variation pattern setting process is executed and the variation display of the second special symbol is started, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the second special symbol normal process of S22B and the second variation pattern setting process of S23A, the variation pattern including the variation display time of the fixed special symbol, the second special symbol, and the effect symbol as the variation display result of the first special symbol is determined. Is done. That is, the second special symbol normal process and the second variation pattern setting process use the random value MR1 for variation display result determination, the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination, and the random value MR3 for variation pattern determination, It includes a process of determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or an effect symbol.

  The second special symbol variation process of S24B is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “2”. The second special symbol change process includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed on the second special symbol display 4B and a process of measuring an elapsed time after the second special symbol starts to change. And so on. For example, every time the second special symbol variation process of S24B is executed, the second special symbol variation timer value, which is the stored value of the second special symbol variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit, is decremented by one or added by one. Then, the elapsed time is measured by the second timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the second special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the second special symbol reaches the first special figure change time, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

  The second special symbol stop process of S25B is executed when the value of the second special symbol process flag is “3”. In the second special symbol stop processing, the setting for stopping the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display 4A and for stopping and displaying (deriving) the fixed special symbol which is the variation display result of the second special symbol. Is performed. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is turned on. When the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the second special map process flag is set to “4”. Be updated. On the other hand, when the big hit flag is off, it is further determined whether or not the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit is on, and when the small hit flag is on. The value of the second special figure process flag is updated to "7". When both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are off, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  The second big hit opening pre-processing of S26B is executed when the value of the second special map process flag is “4”. In the second big hit opening pre-process, a process for starting the execution of the round in the big hit gaming state and setting the big winning opening to the open state based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is "big hit" or the like. And so on. At this time, for example, the upper limit of the period in which the special winning opening is kept open may be set according to the type of the big hit. As an example, regardless of the jackpot type, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the upper limit number of times to execute a round, is “2R big hit”. In such a case, the setting of the big hit state may be performed by setting “2 times”, “5 times” for “5R big hit”, and “15 times” for “15R big hit”. At this time, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The second big hit opening processing in S27B is executed when the value of the second special map process flag is “5”. The second big hit opening processing is performed based on the processing of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 24 and the measured elapsed time. And a process of determining whether or not it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening door 711, the value of the second special figure process flag becomes “6”. Be updated.

  The second big hit end processing in S28B is executed when the value of the second special map process flag is “6”. The second big hit end process corresponds to a period in which an end device as a staging operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is performed by a staging device such as the staging display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the staging LED 9. The process includes a process of waiting until the waiting time elapses, a process of performing various settings (setting of a time reduction flag) for starting the time reduction control in response to the end of the big hit gaming state, and the like. When such setting is performed, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  Specifically, in the jackpot termination process, the type of the executed jackpot is specified. If the specified jackpot type is the 15R probability variable hit, the 5R probability variable hit, or the 2R probability variable hit, the KT flag (probability variable flag) is set and the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to "0". If the specified jackpot type is the 5R normal jackpot, the KT flag (high accuracy flag) is cleared and the value of the second special map process flag is updated to "0".

  The second small hit opening pre-processing of S29B is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “7”. In the second small hit opening pre-processing, the setting for starting the execution of the round in the small hitting game state and opening the special winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is "small hit" or the like. And the like. At this time, for example, based on the fact that the fluctuation display result is “small hit”, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is opened is set to “1 second”, and the special winning that is the upper limit number of times of executing the round is set. By setting the number of times of opening of the mouth to “once”, the setting of the small hit state may be performed. At this time, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “8”.

  The second small hit opening processing in S30B is executed when the value of the second special map process flag is “8”. The second small hit opening processing is performed based on the processing for measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and the number of game balls detected by the second count switch 24 and the measured elapsed time. The processing includes determining whether it is time to return the special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after performing processing such as stopping the output of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 83 for the special winning opening door 711, the value of the second special figure process flag becomes “9”. Be updated.

  The second small hit end processing of S31B is executed when the value of the second special figure process flag is “9”. The second small hit ending process corresponds to a period in which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit gaming state is performed by the effect devices such as the effect display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the effect LED 9, and the like. The processing includes a process of waiting until a given waiting time elapses. When such setting is performed, the value of the second special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in S24B of FIG. 12 as the second special symbol change process. In the second special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 103 first decrements the second variation time timer by one (S150), and when the second variation time timer times out (S151), designates the symbol control to the effect control CPU 120. A command transmission setting is performed (S152). Then, the CPU 103 updates the value of the second special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (S25B) (S153).

  If the second variable time timer has not timed out, the CPU 103 checks whether the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 4A (S154). Whether the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 4A is determined, for example, by setting the value of the first special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the first special symbol stop process, The determination can be made by confirming whether or not a first big hit flag indicating a big hit is set based on the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. If the big hit symbol is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 4A, the CPU 103 resets the second big hit flag or the small hit flag if it is set (S155). Further, the CPU 103 sets the transmission of the display result 1 designation command for designating the loss (S156). Then, the process proceeds to S152, where the setting for transmitting the symbol determination designation command to the effect control CPU 120 is performed (S152), and the value of the second special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the second special symbol stop processing (S25B). Update (S153). If the big hit symbol is not derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 4A (N of S54), the process is terminated as it is.

  In this embodiment, if the variable display of the first special symbol becomes a big hit during the execution of the variable display of the second special symbol, the variable display of the second special symbol is forcibly performed by executing the processes of S154 to S156. It is determined to be out of place (even if it is determined to be a big hit or a small hit at the start of fluctuation, the big hit or the small hit is canceled afterwards), and a big hit occurs in the first special symbol and the second special symbol at the same time To prevent the situation from happening. In this case, on the effect control CPU 120 side, when the variable display of the second special symbol is determined to be forcible, the display result 1 designation command transmitted in S156 based on the reception of the symbol confirmation designation command is received. On the basis of this, control is performed so as to forcibly display the lost symbol as a result of the change display of the effect symbol.

  Note that, in this embodiment, a case is shown in which the forcible loss is determined afterward in the second special symbol change processing, but this is not a limitation. For example, before starting the variation display of the second special symbol, before executing the process of reading the random number for the jackpot determination in the second special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not the first big hit flag is set. If the one big hit flag is set, it may be configured to forcibly determine the loss without executing the subsequent processing.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the effect control main process executed by the effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. When power is turned on, effect control CPU 120 starts executing the main process. In the main process, first, an initialization process for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation interval (for example, 2 ms) of the effect control is performed (S51). Thereafter, the effect control CPU 120 shifts to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S52). When a timer interrupt occurs, effect control CPU 120 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt processing. In the main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (ON), the effect control CPU 120 clears the flag (S53) and executes the following process.

  The effect control CPU 120 first analyzes the received effect control command, and performs a process of setting a flag corresponding to the received effect control command (command analysis process: S54). In this command analysis processing, effect control CPU 120 confirms the content of the command transmitted from main board 11 stored in the reception command buffer. The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM 122. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 3) the effect control command stored in the buffer area is.

  Next, the effect control CPU 120 performs an effect control process (S55). In the effect control process process, a process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from among the processes corresponding to the control state, and the display control of the effect display device 5 is executed.

  Next, an effect random number updating process for updating a count value of a counter for generating an effect random number such as a big hit symbol determination random number is executed (S56), and thereafter, the process proceeds to S52.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (S55) in the effect control main process. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 120 first executes the right-handed notification process (S70), the left-handed notification process (S71), and the hold display update process (S72), and then responds to the value of the effect control process flag. Then, any one of S73 to S82 is performed. In each process, the following process is executed.

  Right strike notification processing (S70): It is determined whether or not the current game state is a game state requiring right strike, and a game state requiring right strike (big hit game state, high accuracy / KT state). , The right-handed notification effect as shown in FIG. 17A is executed.

  Left-handed notification processing (S71): It is determined whether the current gaming state is a gaming state requiring left-handing, and a gaming state requiring left-handing (normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) ), A left-handed notification effect as shown in FIGS. 17B and 17C and a winning error notification effect as shown in FIG. 7D are executed.

  On-hold display update processing (S72): This processing is for updating the on-hold storage display in the first on-hold storage display area 5D of the effect display device 5 to a display corresponding to the storage content of the effect control buffer setting unit.

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

  Effect symbol variation start process (S74): Control is performed so that the effect symbol variation starts. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol changing process (S75).

  Processing during effect symbol fluctuation (S75): The switching timing of each fluctuation state (fluctuation speed) constituting the fluctuation pattern is controlled, and the end of the fluctuation time is monitored. Then, when the fluctuation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect symbol change stop processing (S76).

  The effect control CPU 120 may execute an effect symbol variation time extension process in the effect symbol variation process. That is, in this embodiment, the variation display of the second special symbol is started when the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, or the first special symbol is varied when the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. There is a possibility of starting the variable display of the symbol, and the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol may be executed in parallel. Therefore, in this embodiment, the effect symbol variation time extension processing is executed, so that when the effect symbol variation display is performed in response to the variation display of one special symbol, the variation display of the other special symbol is performed. Is started, the fluctuation pattern of the effect symbol is replaced or the fluctuation time is extended as necessary.

  The effect control CPU 120 is, for example, when performing the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the one special symbol that is missing, when the variation display of the other special symbol that is a big hit is started Then, a process of replacing the variation pattern of the effect symbol and extending the variation time is performed in accordance with the special symbol of the big hit. Also, for example, when performing the variable display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variable display of one special symbol that will be a big hit, when the variable display of the other special symbol to be lost is started, Neither replacement of the variation pattern nor extension of the variation time is performed, and the variation display of the effect symbol currently being executed is executed as it is. Also, for example, when performing the variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display of the one special symbol which becomes a big hit, when the variation display of the other special symbol which becomes the big hit is started, it has already been described. As described above, in this embodiment, the variation display of the special symbol started later is forcibly disengaged in the middle, so that the variation pattern of the rendering symbol is not replaced and the variation time is not extended, and the rendering symbol currently being executed is not performed. Is executed as it is.

  Effect design fluctuation stop processing (S76): Based on the reception of an effect control command (symbol confirmation command) for instructing stop of all the symbols, the control of stopping the fluctuation of the effect symbol and deriving and displaying the display result (stop symbol) is performed. Do. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display processing (S77), the small hit display processing (S80), or the fluctuation pattern designation command reception waiting processing (S73).

  Big hit display process (S77): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the big hit on the effect display device 5. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot in-game process (S78).

  Big hit game processing (S78): The control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when the special winning opening opening command or the special after opening opening command is received, display control of the number of rounds on 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 process (S79).

  Big hit end effect processing (S79): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying 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 hit display process (S80): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for informing the effect display device 5 of the occurrence of the small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hitting game processing (S81).

  Small hitting game processing (S81): Control during the small hitting game is performed. For example, when the special winning opening opening command or the special after opening opening command is received, display control of the number of rounds on the effect display device 5 is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit end effect process (S82).

  Small hit end effect processing (S82): The effect display device 5 performs display control for notifying the player that the small hit game 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) or the big hit display process (S77).

  Next, each notification effect performed by the effect control CPU 120 in the right-handed notification process in S70 or the left-handed notification process in S71 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of each notification effect. 17A is a diagram illustrating an example of a right-handed notification effect, FIG. 17B is a diagram illustrating an example of a left-handed notification effect A, FIG. 17C is an example of a left-handed notification effect B, and FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the CPU 103 enters any one of the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state), the probable change state (high-precision / KT state), the big hitting game state, and the small hitting game state. It is possible to control. When the gaming state is the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state), the player has an advantage when hitting left more than when hitting right. On the other hand, when the gaming state is a certainty changing state (high accuracy / KT state), a big hitting gaming state, or a small hitting gaming state, the player is more advantageous when right-handed than when left-handed.

  Therefore, when a big hit occurs in the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state), the effect control CPU 120 performs a right-handed notification effect for notifying the player of the right-hand operation period. In addition, even when the gaming state shifts to the probable change state (high-precision / KT state) after the end of the big hit, a right strike notification effect is performed after the end of the big hit.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state shifts to the normal state (low-probability / non-KT state) after the end of the big hit, a left-hit notification effect is performed after the end of the big hit. Further, when a right-handed operation is performed in the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state), a left-handed notification effect may be performed. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player of an advantageous hitting method according to the game state.

  Next, the contents of each notification effect will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, in the right-handed notification effect, the notification condition is satisfied by starting the control of the big hit game state or the KT state. When the notification condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “small” size notification image G1 consisting of the characters “Right!” On the upper right of the display screen of the effect display device 5 in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5C. , 5R (see FIG. 17 (A)) so as to repeatedly output a sound "Please right" from the speakers 8L, 8R a predetermined number of times (for example, twice) at a "small" volume. Then, the right-handed notification display section 62 of the auxiliary display 60 is turned on. The display of the notification image G1 and the lighting of the right-handed notification display unit 62 are continuously executed from the start of the KT state or the big hit game state to the end thereof.

  In the left-handed notification effect A, the notification condition is satisfied when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 when the game state is the normal state (low accuracy / KT state). When the notification condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 displays the “small” size notification image G2 composed of the characters “left-handed! ←” on the upper right of the display screen of the effect display device 5 in the effect symbol display areas 5L and 5C. , 5R so that they do not overlap (see FIG. 17 (B)), the sound "Please return to left" is output from the speakers 8L, 8R at a "small" volume, and the effect LED 9 is set to a predetermined light emitting color. To "light down". Then, the display of the notification image G2 and the “weak lighting” of the effect LED 9 are continuously executed until the first period (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the start. Note that the left-handed notification effect A is not performed when the left-handed notification effect B or the winning error notification effect is being executed when the notification condition is satisfied.

  The left-handed notification effect B is generated when the game state is in the normal state (low accuracy / KT state) when the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening or when five game balls pass through the pass gate 41. The notification condition is satisfied. When the notification condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 displays the notification image G3 of the “medium” size larger than the “small” size composed of the characters “left-handed! ←” in the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5. The display is made so as to overlap the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (see FIG. 17C), and the sound "Please return to left-hand" from the speakers 8L, 8R is larger than "Low" volume. The sound is output at a “high” volume (the maximum volume in the volume changeable range), and the effect LED 9 is “strongly lit” with a predetermined light emission color and higher in brightness than “lowly lit”. Then, the display of the notification image G3 and the “strong lighting” of the effect LED 9 are continuously executed until a second period (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the first period elapses after the start. Note that, when the left-handed notification effect A is being executed when the notification condition is satisfied, the left-handed notification effect A is stopped and the left-handed notification effect A is executed preferentially. Not performed if running.

  In the winning error notification effect, when the gaming state is the normal state (low-precision / KT state), the notification condition is satisfied when the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening without passing through the passing gate. When the notification condition is satisfied, the effect control CPU 120 displays a notification image of “Large” size larger than “Medium” size consisting of characters “E-XX winning error” at the center of the display screen of the effect display device 5. G4 is displayed so as to overlap the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R (see FIG. 17 (D)), and a predetermined error sound is output from the speakers 8L, 8R to a "high" volume that is larger than a "low" volume ( The output is performed at the maximum volume of the volume changeable range), and the effect LED 9 is flashed at a high speed with a predetermined light emission color at the same luminance as the “strongly lit”. Then, the display of the notification image G4 and the "high-speed lighting" of the effect LED 9 are continuously executed from the start until a second period (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the first period elapses. Note that the prize error notification effect is performed with priority over other effects when the notification condition is satisfied.

  In addition, the notification images G1 to G4 are displayed in the effect symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R at the display timing in preference to the effect symbols that are being fluctuated and displayed or the effect images displayed in the background thereof. It has become. Further, various sounds are output in priority to the effect sound by lowering or eliminating the effect sound being output at the output timing.

  Here, the outline of the left strike notification processing will be described. If the player hits right when the game state is the normal state (low-precision / KT state), most (for example, about 80%) of the game balls flowing down the second route pass through the passage gate 41, and thus the passage gate 41 There is a high possibility that the change display of the ordinary map is started based on the passage of. Also, the variation display result of the general figure is derived 0.2 seconds after the start of the variation display of the general figure, but it is not until the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 reaches the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 6B to be able to win. The required period is about 2 to 3 seconds, but when the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B repeats the opening of 0.5 seconds six times with a probability of about 10% six times, the ball passes the passage gate 41. It is highly probable that the game ball wins the second start winning opening and the second start winning occurs. In addition, when the second starting prize occurs in the normal state (low-precision / KT state), as shown in FIG. 6B, all small hits except for the big hit are made, so that the small hit is extremely high probability. appear.

  With such a configuration, in the normal state (low-precision / KT state), the player aims at the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B and strikes right to generate a second starting prize to obtain a prize ball. Can be considered. However, the winning probability per ordinary figure is about 10%, and not all the game balls flowing down the second route reach the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B so that they can win. It is extremely difficult to increase the number of pitches even if the second start prize frequently occurs because of the number of balls. In addition, even when the second special winning symbol starts to fluctuate and display the second special symbol, the fluctuating display time is about 10 minutes and it takes a long time. It is extremely difficult to increase the number of pitches in a short time.

  Therefore, it is disadvantageous for the player to make a right strike in the normal state (low-precision / KT state). Therefore, when the player strikes right in the normal state (low-accuracy / KT state), a left-hit information effect is produced. Go and recommend left-handed to the player. The effect control CPU 120 determines whether the gate switch 21 detects a game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 or a game ball that has entered the second start winning port of the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. Based on the detection, it is determined that a right-handed operation has been performed.

  The effect control CPU 120 first starts the left-handed notification effect A when detecting the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41 in the normal state (low accuracy / KT state). In addition, when detecting the entry of the game ball into the second starting winning opening or when detecting the passage of a plurality of (for example, five) game balls through the passage gate 41 within a predetermined period (for example, 120 seconds), The left-handed notification effect B starts.

  The left-handed notification effect B is a notification effect in which left-handing is more strongly recommended than the left-handed notification effect A. More specifically, since the second starting prize or the special prize does not necessarily occur and the prize ball is paid out only by the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, the left hitting is firstly weakly recommended. Production A starts. On the other hand, when it is detected that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening, or when a plurality of (for example, five) game balls pass through the passage gate 41 within a predetermined period (for example, 120 seconds). In this case, the possibility of a prize ball being paid out due to occurrence of a second start winning or a special winning increases, so that a left-handed notification effect B in a mode that strongly recommends left-handed is started.

  As described above, by executing the left-handed notification effect A and the left-handed notification effect B in accordance with the flowing state of the game ball flowing down the second route, for example, the player can perform 1 operation without erroneous or unintended operation. When a player hits about 5 to 5 balls, the left-handed notification effect B in a mode that strongly recommends left-handed is not started, so that it is possible to avoid giving the player an unpleasant feeling.

  On the other hand, when a game ball of about 1 to 5 balls is hardly hit only by right-handing, a second starting prize or a passage of five game balls through the passage gate 41 occurs, not only the second starting prize but also the second starting prize. The possibility that a special prize is generated based on the occurrence of the second starting prize and the prize ball is paid out is increased. That is, since there is a high possibility that the player has continued to right-handed without noticing or intentionally, a left-handed notification effect B of a mode that strongly recommends left-handing than the left-handed notification effect A is started. By doing so, left-handing can be strongly recommended.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal state (low-precision / KT state), if it is detected that the game ball has entered the second starting winning opening before detecting the passage of the game ball through the passage gate 41, It is considered that there is a high possibility that an improper act such as forcibly placing a game ball in the second starting winning opening is performed instead of right-handed or the like. And a prize error notification effect for notifying the clerk of the game hall or the like to that effect is performed with priority over other effects.

  FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are flowcharts showing the left-handed notifying process in S71 of FIG. In the left beating information processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the KT (highly accurate) flag is set, that is, whether or not the current game control state is the normal state (lowly accurate / KT state). It is determined whether or not it is (S501). The KT medium (high accuracy medium) flag is a flag that is set based on the reception of the high accuracy / KT state designation command.

  Next, it is determined whether any of the left-handed notification effect A, the left-handed notification effect B, and the winning error notification effect are being executed (S502). Which notification effect is being executed is determined based on whether or not the notification effect A timer, the notification effect B timer, and the error notification effect timer for measuring the execution period of each notification effect are aging. . If no notification effect is being executed, the process proceeds to S507, and if any notification effect is being executed, the value of the notification effect timer corresponding to the notification effect being executed is decremented by 1 (S503). Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the notification timer has become 0, that is, whether or not it is the end timing of the notification effect (S504). If the value of the notification timer is 0, the notification effect being executed is ended. Then (S505), the process proceeds to S506.

  If the value of the notification timer is not 0, that is, if the notification effect is being executed, it is determined whether or not the notification effect being executed is the left-handed notification effect A (S506). If not, that is, if the left-handed notification effect B or the prize error notification effect is being executed, the process ends as it is, and if the left-handed notification effect A, the process proceeds to S507. That is, since the subsequent processing is not performed during execution of the left-handed notification effect B or the winning error notification effect, the left-handed notification effect B or the winning error notification effect being executed is determined by the establishment of the notification condition of the left-handed notification effect A. It will not be stopped.

  In S507, it is determined whether or not the monitoring timer for measuring the monitoring period (for example, 120 seconds) is counting (S507). If the counting is in progress, the process proceeds to S520 in FIG. On the other hand, if the time is not being counted, the process proceeds to S508, and whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 (S508), and the second starting port switch Monitoring is started to determine whether or not a detection signal has been input from 22B, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed the second starting winning opening (S513).

  When a detection signal is input from the gate switch 21 in S508, the value of the gate detection point for counting the number of game balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 during the monitoring period is incremented by 1 (S509), and left-handed. The notification effect A is started (S510), a value corresponding to 5 seconds is set in the notification effect A timer (S511), a value corresponding to 120 seconds is set in the monitoring timer (S512), and the process is terminated. . In this embodiment, the monitoring period is set to 120 seconds, but the present invention is not limited to this, and may be longer or shorter than 120 seconds.

  If there is no input of a detection signal from the gate switch 21 in S508, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start switch 22B, that is, whether or not the second start winning has occurred. (S513). If there is no input of the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B, the process is terminated. When the detection signal is input from the second starting port switch 22B, the detection signal is input from the second starting port switch 22B in a state where the detection signal is not input from the gate switch 21, that is, the passage is performed. Assuming that the second starting winning has occurred even though the game ball has not passed through the gate 41, a winning error notification effect is started (S514), and a value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the error notification effect timer (S515). The process ends.

  In S520 shown in FIG. 19, the value of the monitoring timer is decremented by 1 (S520), and it is determined whether or not the value of the monitoring timer has become 0, that is, whether or not the notification period has ended (S521). If the value of the monitoring timer is 0, the monitoring being performed is terminated and the process is terminated. When the value of the monitoring timer is not 0, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate switch 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the passing gate 41 (S522), and whether or not the game ball has passed through the second starting port switch 22B. (S528) is started to monitor whether or not the detection signal is inputted, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening (S528).

  When a detection signal is input from the gate switch 21 in S522, the value of the gate detection point is incremented by 1 (S523), and it is determined whether or not the value of the gate detection point has become 5, that is, the vehicle has passed the passing gate 41. It is determined whether the number of game balls has reached five (S524). When the value of the gate detection point becomes 5, the process proceeds to S529. If the value of the gate detection point is not 5, it is determined whether the left-handed notification effect B is being executed (S525). If not, the left-handed notification effect A is started (S526), and A value corresponding to 5 seconds is set in the notification effect A timer (S527), and the process ends. If it is determined in S524 that the left-handed notification effect B is being executed, the process ends without executing the left-handed notification effect A without executing the left-handed notification effect B being executed.

  If there is no input of a detection signal from the gate switch 21 in S522, it is determined whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start switch 22B, that is, whether or not the second start winning has occurred. (S528). If there is no input of the detection signal from the second start port switch 22B, the process is terminated. When a detection signal is input from the second starting port switch 22B in S528, and when the value of the gate detection point becomes 5 in S524, a left-handed notification effect B is started (S529), and the notification effect is performed. The value corresponding to 30 seconds is set in the B timer (S530), and if the left-handed notification effect A is being executed, the left-handed notification effect A ends (S531). That is, the left-handed notification effect B is started in preference to the left-handed notification effect A. Then, the value of the monitoring timer is set (reset) to 0, and the value of the gate detection point is set (reset) to 0 (S532), and the process ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the detection signal is input from the second starting port switch 22B in S513, the detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B is input in a state where the detection signal is not input from the gate switch 21. Although the form in which the prize error notification effect is performed assuming that there is an input has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and a left-handed notification effect B may be executed instead of the prize error information effect. .

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the pachinko gaming machine 1 that can be controlled to the big hit gaming state or the KT state, which are advantageous states for the player, A first path through which a ball can flow, a second path different from the first path, and a detecting means (eg, a gate switch 21, a second starting port switch 22B, etc.) capable of detecting a game ball flowing down the second path ) And a normal state (low accuracy / non-KT state) having a lower advantage than the big hit gaming state or the KT state, based on the detection result of the gate switch 21 and the second starting port switch 22B, the game to the first path. Effect control CPU 120 as specific notification means capable of executing left-hit notification effect A and left-hit notification effect B as specific notification for notifying that a ball is caused to flow down (for example, left-hit). When the skill state is a probable change state (high accuracy / KT state), a big hit game state, or a small hit game state, the player is more advantageous when right-handed than when left-handed. (E.g., a left side of a special winning opening) a gate switch 21 as first detecting means for detecting a gaming ball at a special winning opening; ), A second starting port switch 22B as a second detection means for detecting a game ball, and the effect control CPU 120 includes a left-handed notification effect A as a first specific notification based on a detection result of the gate switch 21; , A left-handed notification effect B as the second specific notification based on the detection result of the second starting port switch 22B.

  By doing so, it is possible to perform a suitable notification according to the flowing state of the game ball on the second route. Specifically, in a normal state (low-precision / non-KT state), when a game ball passes through the passage gate 41, that is, in a situation where payout of a prize ball or the like does not occur, a left-handed notification effect A that recommends a left-handed start is started. When the game ball enters the second start winning opening, that is, when a situation occurs in which a payout of a prize ball or the like occurs with the occurrence of the second start winning (the condition that causes harm to the game hall is satisfied) Can perform a left-handed notification effect B that strongly recommends left-handing than the left-handed notification effect A.

  With this, if the player intentionally right-handed unintentionally, the left-handed notification effect A is performed first, so that the left-handed notification effect B is performed from the beginning to avoid strongly recommending left-handing. On the other hand, when the player intentionally makes a right-handed aiming for the second start winning or a small hit, the left-handed information effect B is strongly recommended without performing the left-handed information effect A, Acts such as aiming can be suitably suppressed.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can be controlled to a low-accuracy state and a high-accuracy state, and has a gaming performance capable of deriving and displaying a small hit display result as a fluctuation display result of the second special map. I have. In addition, according to the rules, the winning probability, the fluctuating time, the opening time of the second starting winning opening, and the like of the general figure can be changed between the first special figure game and the second special figure game. In the game, it cannot be changed according to the playing state. In other words, for example, in the second special map game, when the game is in the high-accuracy state, the winning probability of the public figure is set to a higher probability than in the low-accuracy state, The so-called high base state (time saving state) in which the opening time in the figure is made longer than the low-probability state cannot be set. In addition, in the high base state (time saving state), the pitching rate must not exceed 100%, so it is difficult to cause small hits frequently in the high base state (time saving state).

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the second special figure game, the winning probability, the fluctuation time, and the opening time of the second starting winning opening are the same in the low probability state and the high precision state (see FIG. 7). ), A game performance is achieved in which a small hit is frequently made in the second special figure game without setting the base state to a high base state so that a ball can be obtained.

  However, because of such a game performance, even in the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state), there is a high probability that a second start winning or a small hit will occur if the player makes a right-handed operation. There is a possibility that the player may hit the second start prize or aim for a small hit. Therefore, when the right-handed is detected, the left-handed notification effect B can be executed, so that the left-handed can be strongly recommended (warned), but the player shifts to the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state). If the player hits right without noticing that he or she accidentally made a right-handed operation, a left-handed player is strongly recommended (warned), which may cause discomfort to the player. Was.

  Therefore, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 41 in the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) as in the present embodiment, a left-hit notification effect A is executed, and the game ball enters the second starting winning opening. In such a case, by giving a left-handed notification effect B, for example, by performing a notification effect in a suitable mode according to the flowing state of the game ball in the second route, discomfort is given to the player A suitable notification effect can be executed without any need.

  When the number of game balls detected by the gate switch 21 reaches a predetermined number (for example, five) during the monitoring period, the effect control CPU 120 does not need to detect a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B. The left-handed notification effect B is executed. By doing so, it is possible to perform appropriate notification according to a change in the flowing state of the game ball in the second route. More specifically, although the right-handed player has continued the right-handed game for a long period of time, even if the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port or the special winning port, the left-handed notification effect B is executed. It is possible to give a strong notification before payout occurs.

  In this embodiment, when the number of game balls detected by the gate switch 21 during the monitoring period reaches a predetermined number (for example, five), a left-handed notification effect B as the second specific notification is executed. Although illustrated, the present invention is not limited to this. When the number of game balls detected by the gate switch 21 is less than 5 or 6 or more during the monitoring period, a left-handed second notification is given. The notification effect B may be executed.

  In addition, the second starting port switch 22B detects the game ball at the left side of the special winning opening which is the second position after a lapse of a predetermined period (for example, about 2 to 3 seconds) after the gate switch 21 detects the game ball. It is possible. By doing so, the notification condition of each notification effect is established in order, so that suitable notification can be performed. Specifically, since the second starting port switch 22B is provided at the second position downstream of the gate switch 21, the left-handed notification effect B is sequentially executed after the left-handed notification effect A is first executed. Since the left-handed notification effect B is executed before the left-handed notification effect A is started, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable.

  A game ball flowing down the second route can be detected by at least one of the gate switch 21 and the second starting port switch 22B. Specifically, most of the game balls flowing down the second route are allowed to pass through the passage gate 41, and most of the game balls passing through the passage gate 41 are provided downstream of the passage gate 41. The normal variable winning ball device 6B is guided so as to be able to win.

  By doing in this way, even when the notification conditions of both the gate switch 21 and the second starting port switch 22B are satisfied, a suitable notification can be performed.

  Further, the effect control CPU 120 can execute the left-handed notification effect B for a longer period than the left-handed notification effect A. Specifically, the left-handed notification effect A is executed for 5 seconds, and the left-handed notification effect B is executed for 30 seconds. In this manner, the left-handed notification effect B can be suitably performed, that is, left-handedness can be more strongly recommended.

  Further, when the execution condition of left-handed information effect B is satisfied during execution of left-handed information effect A, the effect control CPU 120 executes the left-handed information effect B with priority over left-handed information effect A, When the execution condition of the left-handed notification effect A is satisfied during the execution of the left-handed notification effect B, the left-handed notification effect A is not executed with priority over the left-handed notification effect B.

  In this way, it is possible to suitably perform the left-handed notification effect B, which is to be prioritized over the left-handed notification effect A. In detail, when it is desired to strongly recommend left-handed, the left-handed information effect A is being executed, and the left-handed information effect B cannot be executed. It is possible to avoid a situation where the notification condition of the left-handed notification effect A is satisfied and the left-handed notification effect B is stopped.

  Further, when the execution condition of the left-handed notification effect B is satisfied without the execution condition of the left-handed notification effect A being satisfied, the winning error notification effect as the third specific notification is executed without executing the left-handed notification effect B. I do. By doing so, it is possible to execute a suitable notification for an event that hardly occurs.

  More specifically, in this embodiment, a normal variable winning ball device 6B is provided downstream of the passage gate 41. In addition, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B does not change to the open state without the passing of the game ball through the passage gate 41, that is, the open state unless the general figure change is displayed and the normal figure hit occurs. Since the game ball is not detected by the gate switch 21, the second starting port switch 22B hardly detects the game ball, and in such a case, an illegal act may be performed. Therefore, by executing the prize error notification effect, it is possible to deal with it early.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the specific configuration is not limited to these embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention, they are included in the present invention. It is.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the jackpot game state, the probable change state, the KT state, and the like are described as examples of advantageous states that are advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The so-called high base state (time-saving state) in which the winning probability is set to a higher probability than the low-probability state, the fluctuating time of the general figure is made shorter than the low-probability state, and the open time of the general figure is made longer than the low-probability state ), A special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), a fluctuation display state based on a big hit fluctuation pattern, and the like.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the first path on which the game medium can flow down is set to the first path on the left side of the effect display device 5, and the second path is set to the second path on the right side of the effect display device 5. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first path and the second path may be provided in either the left area or the right area of the effect display device 5. The first path in the upper area of the effect display device 5 and the second path in the lower area of the effect display device 5 may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the gate switch 21 is illustrated as the first detection unit, and the second starting port switch 22B is illustrated as the second detection unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The means and the second detection means are not limited to the switches described above, and can be variously changed. For example, the first starting port switch 22A, the first count switch 23, the second count switch 24, a winning switch capable of detecting a game ball that has entered a general winning opening, or the fact that a game ball has flowed down the second path. A detection switch provided separately from each of the winning switches described above for detection can be applied as the first detection means or the second detection means.

  Further, the first detecting means may be the second starting port switch 22B, the second detecting means may be the gate switch 21, or the first detecting means may be the second starting port switch 22B, and the second detecting means may have entered the special winning opening. The second count switch 24 for detecting a game ball may be used, or the first detection means may be the gate switch 21 and the second detection means may be the second count switch 24 for detecting a game ball entering a special winning opening. That is, the combination of the switches is arbitrary and can be variously changed.

  Further, in the embodiment, the gate switch 21 as the first detecting means is provided on the upstream side in the second path with respect to the second starting port switch 22B as the second detecting means. The present invention is not limited to this, and the first detecting means and the second detecting means are not necessarily arranged such that the first detecting means is located on the upstream side of the second detecting means as long as the first detecting means and the second detecting means are provided at different positions. May not be provided. Specifically, the first detection means may be provided downstream of the second detection means, or the first detection means and the second detection means may be provided in parallel on the left and right. Further, the first detecting means may be provided at a position where the frequency of flowing down the game medium is lower than that of the second detecting means.

  In the above-described embodiment, at least a part of the game ball that has passed through the gate switch 21 as the first detecting means is allowed to pass through the second starting port switch 22B as the second detecting means. The present invention is not limited to this, and it is not always necessary that the game balls that have passed through the first detecting means can pass through the second detecting means. Conversely, all game balls that have passed through the first detecting means may pass through the second detecting means.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as the specific notification for notifying that the game ball is caused to flow down to the first route, a form in which the left-handed notification effect A and the left-handed notification effect B can be executed is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this, and other notification effects having a different notification mode from the left-handed notification effect A and the left-handed notification effect B may be executable.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed notification effect B, which is an example of the second specific notification, is a notification mode that strongly recommends (warns) left-handing than the left-handed notification effect A, which is an example of the first specific notification. Although the embodiment has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. The first specific notification based on the detection result of the first detection unit and the second specific notification based on the detection result of the second detection unit are executed. If possible, the notification mode of the first specific notification and the second specific notification may be the same.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed notification effect B, which is an example of the second specific notification, is a notification mode that strongly recommends (warns) left-handing than the left-handed notification effect A, which is an example of the first specific notification. Although the form has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this. The second specific notification is not necessarily an image if the mode of image, sound, light, etc. is more conspicuous (different) than the first specific notification. The sound does not need to be loud or the light intense.For example, instead of the image size, the background color changes from white to yellow, or the sound volume does not change and the sound type does not change. The light emission color may change from white to yellow without changing, or the luminance of the light does not change.

  In the above-described embodiment, the effect display device 5 capable of displaying an image, the speakers 8L and 8R capable of outputting sound, the effect LED capable of emitting light, and the like are provided as notification means in the left-handed notification effect A and the left-handed notification effect B. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a display unit, a sound output unit, a light emitting unit, or the like other than the above-described device may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the normal state (for example, in the low-precision / non-KT state), the specific notification capable of executing the specific notification for notifying that the game medium flows down to the first path based on the detection result of the detection unit. As an example of the means, the form in which the left-handed notification effect A and the left-handed notification effect B can be executed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An output unit capable of outputting the detection result to a management device such as a hall computer in the hall may be used as the specific notification unit.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed notification effect A, which is an example of the first specific notification, and the left-handed notification effect B, which is an example of the second specific notification, are in modes (for example, display, sound, light intensity, etc.). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the first specific notification and the second specific notification have different notification targets even if the notification mode is the same. For example, a first specific notification for a player and a second specific notification for a game arcade may be used. Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the first specific notification is notified to the player by display, sound, light, or the like, while the second specific notification is notified by a signal, a command, or the like output to the game center. Is also good.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the left-handed notification effect A is performed each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined notification time is not limited to this. Until the elapse, even if a new game ball is detected by the gate switch 21, it may be repeated or extended so as not to be notified.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the second starting port switch 22B in S528 during a monitoring period of 120 seconds after a detection signal is input from the gate switch 21 in S508. Although the left-handed notification effect B is described as an example, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of gaming balls wins the second starting winning opening during the monitoring period of 120 seconds. The left-handed notification effect B may be executed based on this.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a detection signal is input from the second starting port switch 22B in S528 during a monitoring period of 120 seconds after a detection signal is input from the gate switch 21 in S508. In the above, an example in which the left-handed notification effect B is performed is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the gate detection point is set to a predetermined value (for example, 5) without setting the monitoring period as described above. May be performed when the detection signal is input from the second start-up switch 22B before reaching the left.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, even if a new detection signal is input from the gate switch 21 or the second starting port switch 22B during a period in which the left hit notification effect B or the winning error notification effect is being performed, the left hit notification is performed. Although the form in which the execution period of the effect B is not extended has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gate switch 21 and the second start-up switch 22B during the period in which the left-handed notification effect B is performed. When a new detection signal is input, the execution period of the left-handed notification effect B may be extended. Further, in addition to extending the execution period, if a new detection signal is continuously input, the notification mode is gradually changed (for example, a notification image or sound is gradually increased, or Luminance may be gradually increased).

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the notification condition of the left-handed notification effect B (the second specified notification) is satisfied while the left-handed notification effect A (the first specified notification) is performed, the left-handed notification effect A is performed. The embodiment in which the execution is stopped and the left-handed notification effect B is executed has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this. B may be executed in parallel. Further, if the left-handed notification effect B (second specified notification) is satisfied while the left-handed notification effect A (first specified notification) is being performed, the left-handed notification effect A (first specified notification) is satisfied. ) Is not changed to the left-handed notification effect B (second specific notification), but is gradually changed from the left-handed notification effect A (first specific notification) to the left-handed notification effect B (second specific notification) (for example, , The notification image or the sound may be gradually increased, or the brightness of the light may be gradually increased.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, if a new detection signal is input from the gate switch 21 or the second starting port switch 22B after the left-handed notification effect B or the prize error notification effect is completed, the processing from S507 is repeated. Although the execution mode has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gate is not activated until a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds, etc.) elapses after the left-handed notification effect B or the winning error notification effect is completed. When a new detection signal is input from the switch 21 or the second starting port switch 22B, the left-handed notification effect B or the prize error notification effect is executed without performing the left-handed notification effect A (first specific notification). You may make it.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the effect control CPU 120 immediately shifts from the stable state (high accuracy / KT state) to the normal state (low accuracy / non-KT state). For example, from the stable state (high accuracy / KT state) A similar left-handed notification effect is provided in a transition period の from the transition to the normal state (low-precision / non-KT state) until a predetermined time (eg, about 120 seconds) elapses, and in a period other than the transition period. Although the form in which the processing is executed has been exemplified, the present invention is not limited to this, and different left-handed notification effect processing may be executed in a transition period and a period other than the transition period. Specifically, for example, during the transition period, since there is a high possibility that the reserved memory of the ordinary figure is left, the left-handed notification effect B is executed when the notification condition of the left-handed notification effect A is satisfied. The notification condition is made different between the period and the period other than the transition period, a special left-handed notification effect that recommends (warns) left-handing stronger than the left-handed notification effect B is executed, or the left-handed notification effect A, B For example, the mode of the notification effect may be different between the transition period and the period other than the transition period, for example, by extending the execution period of the notification.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a predetermined number of balls are provided inside the gaming machine. The number of game balls used for the game is subtracted while the number of rented balls and the number of awarded balls awarded according to a prize are added while being circulated so as to be circulated and lent according to a lending request by the player. The present invention is also applicable to a so-called enclosed game machine that stores and stores information. It should be noted that, in these enclosed game machines, points and points are given to the player instead of the game balls, and thus the given points and points correspond to the game value.

  The advantageous state for the player includes a specific game state (eg, a big hit) which is advantageous for a player who can acquire many game media, and a plurality of types of specific game states (expected values of game media which can be acquired). A big hit with different numbers of rounds), a high base state (time saving state) in which the prize ball payout condition is more easily established than in the normal gaming state, a special reach state (for example, super reach, etc.), and the fluctuation pattern is a big hit fluctuation This includes a state or the like that is a fluctuation pattern based on the pattern.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode in which the state is controlled to the high-precision / KT state after the end of the probable big hit is illustrated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Control may be performed in one of the 1KT state and the high accuracy / second KT state. In this case, the second KT state may be a state in which more prize balls can be obtained than in the first KT state. Specifically, for example, in the second KT state, the special winning opening is opened for a long period of time, and in the first KT state, the special winning opening is opened for a short period, or a normally variable winning prize ball device is provided upstream of the special winning opening. 6B may be provided to enable control of a plurality of types of KT states, such as making the second start winning opening in an expanded and open state in the first KT state to make it difficult for game balls to enter the special winning opening.

  (Means 11) That is, as another mode of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a jackpot gaming state) advantageous to a player, and includes a game medium (for example, A variable starting device (for example, a normal variable winning ball) that can change between an advantageous state (for example, an open state) in which a game ball can enter and an inconvenient state (for example, a closed state) in which a game medium cannot enter or is difficult to enter (for example, a closed state). Device 6B), a predetermined variable device (e.g., special variable winning ball device 7B, etc.) provided downstream of the variable starting device and capable of changing between an approach advantageous state and an approach disadvantaged state, and a plurality of open patterns. Variable starting device control means capable of controlling the variable starting device according to any of the open patterns, and variable display executing means capable of executing a variable display based on a game medium having entered the variable starting device. For example, based on the fact that the display result of the variable display is a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol), it is advantageous to enter the predetermined variable device based on the CPU 103 executing the second special symbol process process of S15B. A predetermined state control means (for example, a part in which the CPU 103 executes S29B to S31B in the second special symbol process of S15B) which can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state) to be changed to a predetermined state; A special state control unit (for example, CPU 103) that can be controlled to a special state (for example, a KT state) in which the frequency of the control is increased, and the special state control unit sets the first special state (for example, High accuracy / first KT state) and a second special state having a different degree of advantage from the first special state (for example, the high accuracy / second KT state described above). The variable starting device control means can control the variable starting device according to a specific opening pattern in which the game medium is more likely to flow to a predetermined variable device than a non-specific opening pattern among a plurality of opening patterns (for example, The normal variable winning prize ball device 6B is opened for only 0.5 seconds), and the variable starting is performed at a different rate depending on the specific opening pattern depending on whether the first special state is controlled or the second special state is controlled. The device may be controllable (for example, in the first KT state, the normal variable prize ball device 6B is opened for 5.5 seconds, and in the second KT state, the normal variable prize ball device 6B is opened for 0.5 seconds). According to such a configuration, the monotonousness of the gaming property in the special state can be eliminated, and the interest of the game when controlling to the special state can be improved.

  (Means 12) Further, in the means 11, it is possible to control to a plurality of kinds of advantageous states (for example, 15R probable big hit, 5R probable big hit, 5R normal big hit, 2R probable big hit, 2R normal big hit, etc.), and the second special state is The advantage is higher as compared to the first special state (for example, in the first KT state, it is rare that a game ball wins a special winning opening in a small hit game, whereas in the second KT state, a small hit game is performed. The special state control means can control the second special state in accordance with the type of the advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103 can control the big hit game based on the 15R probability variation big hit). After the end of the process, the state transitions to the high probability / second KT state). According to such a configuration, by associating the type of the advantageous state with the type of the special state, it is possible to pay attention to which type of the advantageous state is set.

  (Means 13) In the means 11 or 12, in the period controlled in the advantageous state (for example, the big hit game state) and the period controlled in the second special state (for example, the high probability / second KT state), Production execution means capable of taking over at least a part of production and performing the production (for example, the production control CPU 120 starts sound output of the music for the second KT at the start of the big hit game based on the 15R probability variable big hit, and the second KT state (A part for continuing the sound output of the second KT music until the end of the process). According to such a configuration, it is possible to enhance the interest in the game by giving the player a stronger impression of being controlled to the second special state.

  (Means 14) In any one of the means 11 to 13, a specific variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7A) which is provided on the upstream side of the variable starting device and is capable of changing between an advantageous approach state and an unfavorable approach state. And the like, and an advantageous state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling a specific variable device to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state) for changing to a favorable approach state, and whether or not to control the variable starting device to an advantageous state for entry. (For example, whether the CPU 103 determines whether or not to make a per-figure drawing). Instead, it is determined whether or not to control the variable starting device to be in the advantageous state of entry with the same ratio (for example, the CPU 103 normally determines that the game state is in the probable state (high probability state) in the symbol process. Regardless of whether it is in the non-KT state, the first KT state or the second KT state, or whether it is the big hit game state, it is determined whether or not to make a regular figure hit with the same probability) It may be constituted as follows. According to such a configuration, the entry of the game medium into the specific variable device can be prevented from being affected by the variable starting device that can be controlled to the entry advantageous state even during the advantageous state. The period can be shortened, and a decrease in interest in the game can be suppressed.

  (Means 15) In any one of the means 11 to 14, there is provided a special state control means (for example, CPU 103) capable of controlling to an advantageous state and then to a special state (for example, a probable change state). Is that the opening pattern is selected at the same ratio as the first special state (for example, high probability / first KT state), the variable starting device is controlled, and the variable display pattern is selected at a different ratio and variable display is executed. It can be controlled to a third special state (for example, low probability / first KT state), and can be controlled to a third special state if it is not controlled to a special state after being controlled to an advantageous state (for example, the CPU 103 is a 5R normal state). After the big hit game based on the big hit or the 2R normal big hit, the game is shifted to the low probability / first KT state). According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide an opportunity to deter the player from ending the game in the case where the special state is not controlled after being controlled to the advantageous state.

  (Means 16) In any one of the means 11 to 15, the variable starting device and the predetermined variable device may be configured such that delay means for delaying the flow of the game medium is provided. According to such a configuration, the flow-down speed of the game medium is delayed by providing the delay means. In the first special state, the rate of entry of the game medium into the variable starting device can be further increased, and the second special state can be achieved. In the state, the entry ratio of the game medium into the predetermined variable device can be further increased.

  (Means 17) In any one of the means 11 to 16, the variable display execution means may include a variable display of first identification information (for example, a first special symbol) and a second identification information (for example, a second special symbol). Can be executed, and the other variable display of the first identification information and the second identification information can be executed during the execution of the variable display of one of the first identification information and the second identification information ( For example, the CPU 103 can execute the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol in parallel, and can determine whether or not to control to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state). And a variable display time determining means (for example, the CPU 103) capable of determining a variable display time (for example, a variable time). The determining means executes variable display of the second identification information. You In this case, it is possible to determine that the predetermined state is controlled at a higher rate than in the case where the variable display of the first identification information is executed (for example, the CPU 103 only performs the variable display of the second special symbol). The variable display time determining means can change the second identification information when the special state is controlled, as compared to when the non-special state is controlled. A short time can be determined as the variable display time of the display (for example, the change time of the second special symbol is 15 minutes or 5 minutes in the non-KT state, whereas the change time of the second special symbol is change in the KT state). Is 1.5 seconds to 2 minutes and 20 seconds). According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the game in the gaming machine controlled to the special state.

  (Means 18) In any one of the means 11 to 17, it is possible to control a predetermined area (for example, an operation gate or the like) through which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can pass and an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state). Advantageous state control means (e.g., CPU 103), and the advantageous state control means is configured to display an advantageous state based on a game medium passing through a predetermined area after a specific display result is derived and displayed as a variable display result. May be configured to be controllable. According to such a configuration, when the player breaks the game after the end of the special state, it is possible to restrict the control to the advantageous state from progressing during the break of the player.

  (Means 19) In the means 18, the advantageous state signal output means (for example, the CPU 103) capable of outputting the advantageous state signal (for example, the big hit signal 1, the big hit signal 2 or the like) capable of specifying that the state is controlled to the advantageous state is provided. The advantageous state signal output means may be configured so that the advantageous state signal can be externally output when a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol) is derived and displayed as a variable display result. According to such a configuration, it is possible to notify a gaming clerk of an advantageous state in an unmanned gaming machine having no player, and to promote initialization of the gaming machine.

  (Means 20) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and the display result of the variable display is provided. Is an advantageous state that can be controlled to an advantageous state in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) can enter a first area (for example, a special winning opening) based on a specific display result (for example, a big hit symbol). Based on the control means (for example, the CPU 103) and the fact that the display result of the variable display is a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol), a game medium can enter a second area (for example, a special winning opening, etc.). A predetermined state control means (for example, CPU 103) that can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state), and a special state (for example, a KT state) that is more frequently controlled to the predetermined state. A special state control means (for example, a CPU 103), and the special state control means includes a first special state (for example, a high probability / first KT state) as a special state and a degree of advantage as compared with the first special state. Can be controlled to a second special state (for example, a high probability / second KT state) in which the special signal (for example, a special winning opening winning signal) is inputted in response to the game medium entering the second area. A special signal output unit (for example, CPU 103) capable of outputting may be provided. According to such a configuration, the state of entry of the game medium into the second area can be notified to the outside, and appropriate management of the game machine can be performed outside the game machine.

  (Means 21) In the means 20, the special signal output means can externally output a special signal common to the case where the special signal is controlled to the first special state and the case where the special signal is controlled to the second special state (for example, Regardless of the first KT state or the second KT state, a common special winning opening winning signal is externally output). According to such a configuration, it is possible to simplify external output processing on the gaming machine side.

  (Means 22) In the means 20, the special signal output means can externally output a first special signal and a second special signal different from the first special signal as the special signal, and control the first special state. In this case, the first special signal can be output externally, and when the second special state is controlled, the second special signal can be output externally (for example, during the first KT state, the special winning opening winning signal). 1 is output to the outside and the special winning opening winning signal 2 is output to the outside during the second KT state). According to such a configuration, the state of the gaming machine can be appropriately managed outside the gaming machine.

  (Means 23) A still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and a display result of the variable display. A predetermined state control means (for example, CPU 103) which can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state) different from the advantageous state based on a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol); Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) which can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency of controlling the state is increased, and the special state control means includes a first special state (for example, , High probability / first KT state) and a second special state (for example, high probability / second KT state) having a higher degree of advantage than the first special state, and are controlled to an advantageous state. thing A predetermined effect execution means (for example, CPU 120 for effect control) capable of executing a predetermined effect (for example, a battle effect) suggesting is provided, and the predetermined effect execution means is a predetermined effect when the first special state is controlled to an advantageous state. In a case where the effect is executable and the state is controlled to be advantageous in the second special state, a transition effect (for example, a first KT transition effect) corresponding to shifting to the control to the first special state is executed. It is characterized in that a predetermined effect can be executed later. According to such a configuration, the effect of the second special state can be enhanced by impressing the end of the second special state by executing the transition effect, and the interest of the game when controlling to the special state is improved. Can be done.

  (Means 24) The means 23 includes special state control means (for example, the CPU 103) which can be controlled to a special state (for example, a probable change state) when being controlled to the special state. It is possible to execute an effect corresponding to whether or not the control to the special state is continued (for example, if the battle effect in the winning mode is executed, the probable change state is continued, and the battle effect in the defeat mode is executed. (If the probable change state ends, etc.). According to such a configuration, it is possible to focus on whether or not the control to the special state is continued by narrowing down the effect content to be noticed as the predetermined effect, and it is possible to clarify the effect content of the predetermined effect. .

  (Means 25) In the means 23 or the means 24, before the transition effect is executed, the information effect execution means (for example, effect control) capable of executing the information effect for notifying the information on the game value given in the second special state. (For example, the CPU 120). According to such a configuration, the end of the second special state can be clarified, and attention can be paid to the predetermined effect.

  (Means 26) In any one of the means 23 to 25, a special effect corresponding to whether or not the control to the second special state is continued before the transition effect is executed (for example, a continuous effect) May be configured to include a special effect execution unit (for example, effect control CPU 120) that can execute the process. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to whether or not the second special state ends, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (Means 27) In the means 26, when the second special state is controlled, a special effect, a transition effect, and a predetermined effect can be executed in one variable display (for example, a change display of an effect symbol is executed). In such a case, the continuous display, the first KT transition display, and the battle display may be executed in the variable display. According to such a configuration, a state change can be clearly distinguished.

  (Means 28) In any of the means 23 to 27, when the state is controlled to the advantageous state in the second special state and then controlled to the second special state again, the second special state to be controlled again is controlled. The second special state may be configured to take over the information on the game value given before the state and control the second special state. According to such a configuration, since the provided game value becomes larger, it is possible to give a special feeling that the second special state continues.

  (Means 29) Still another aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that performs variable display and can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit gaming state) advantageous to a player, and the display result of the variable display is provided. A predetermined state control means (for example, CPU 103) which can be controlled to a predetermined state (for example, a small hitting game state) different from the advantageous state based on a predetermined display result (for example, a small hit symbol); Special state control means (for example, CPU 103) which can be controlled to a special state (for example, KT state) in which the frequency of controlling the state is increased, and a specific area (for which a game medium (for example, game ball) can enter in the special state) For example, a special winning opening or the like) is provided, and the special state control means has a first special state (for example, a high probability / first KT state) as a special state and an advantage compared with the first special state. The second special state (for example, high probability / second KT state) can be controlled, and an entrance effect (for example, display of prize ball addition display) based on the game medium entering a specific area in the second special state. , A winning sound output, and a special winning opening LED lighting display). The entering effect executing means includes a game medium in a specific area in the first special state. When entering, control is performed so as not to execute an entry effect. According to such a configuration, the entry effect is not executed depending on the entry of the irregular game medium in the first special state, so that the effect can be matched with the game state in the second state. The entry of the game medium into the specific area in the special state can be emphasized, and the interest in the game can be improved. Therefore, it is possible to improve the performance when controlling to the special state.

  (Means 30) In the means 29, there is provided an advantageous state control means (for example, the CPU 103) which can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state), and the advantageous state control means has a first advantageous state (for example, The 5R probable big hit, the 2R probable big hit and the second advantageous state (for example, 16R probable big hit) can be controlled, and the special state control means can be controlled to the first special state after being controlled to the first advantageous state. At the same time, after being controlled to the second advantageous state, it is possible to control to the second special state (for example, after the big hit game based on the 5R certain-change big hit or the 2R certain-change big hit, the state shifts to the high probability / first KT state, and the 15R certain change big hit After the big hit game is completed, the state shifts to the high probability / second KT state), from the period controlled to the second advantageous state to the period controlled to the second special state. Special effect it (e.g., music sound output for the 2KT) executable special demonstration execution means (for example, effect control for CPU 120) may be configured to include. According to such a configuration, the effect in the second special state can be enhanced, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  (Means 31) In the means 29 or means 30, the entry effect execution means corresponds to an addition effect (for example, display of prize ball addition display) corresponding to the addition of a game value as an entry effect, or an entry of a game medium. Even if it is configured to execute at least one of an effect by a sound output (for example, output of a winning sound) and an effect by light emission of a light emitter (for example, lighting display of a special winning opening LED). Good. According to such a configuration, the entry of the game medium into the specific area in the second special state can be emphasized, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 which can be controlled to the KT state in which the small hit is mounted is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the pachinko machine without the small hit is mounted. It is also applicable to gaming machines.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 4A First special symbol display 4B Second special symbol display 5 Effect display device 100 Game control microcomputer 120 Effect control CPU

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
A first path through which the game medium can flow, and a second path different from the first path;
Detecting means for detecting a game medium flowing down the second path;
In a normal state having a lower degree of advantage than the advantageous state, based on a detection result of the detection unit, a specific notification unit that can execute a specific notification for notifying that the game medium flows down to the first path,
With
In the advantageous state , it is more advantageous for the player that the game medium flows down the second path than the game medium flows down the first path,
The detecting means,
First detection means for detecting a game medium at a first position;
Second detection means for detecting a game medium at a second position where the frequency of flow of the game medium is lower than the first position;
Including
The specific notification means,
Wherein the first and the particular notification based on the detection result of the first detecting means, Ri executable der second specific notification based on the detection result, of the second detecting means,
When the execution condition of the second specific notification is satisfied during execution of the first specific notification, the second specific notification can be executed with priority over the first specific notification,
A gaming machine capable of executing the second specific notification prior to the first specific notification when an execution condition of the first specific notification is satisfied during execution of the second specific notification. . Variable display executing means capable of executing variable display of first identification information and variable display of second identification information;
State control means controllable to the normal state and the advantageous state,
With
In the normal state, the variable display of the first identification information is mainly performed by the variable display execution unit,
In the advantageous state, the variable display of the second identification information is mainly performed by the variable display execution unit,
The variable display execution means executes variable display of the second identification information based on the detection of the game medium by the second detection means,
The specific notification unit can execute the second specific notification based on a detection result of the second detection unit in the normal state.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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