JP6638153B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As a gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launch device, and a game medium wins in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize game media such as prize balls are obtained. Some are given to players. There is also a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a game ball enclosed in a gaming machine into a gaming area using a given game score or a game score given by a prize of a game. Further, there is also a gaming machine which can be controlled to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) as an advantageous state which is advantageous for the player based on establishment of an advantageous condition (for example, derivation display of a big hit symbol). There is also a gaming machine that performs an over-prize notification effect based on an over-prize, which is a prize exceeding the maximum number of wins in a specific gaming state (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-212368 A

  However, if an effect is executed when winnings exceeding the upper limit winning number occur at short intervals, the effects are duplicated, and the interest of the player may be rather reduced.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a decrease in interest of a player.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is advantageous for a player when advantageous conditions (for example, a derived display of a big hit symbol, a stochastic symbol, a small hit symbol, and the like) are satisfied. A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, a big hit game state, a sudden hit, a small hit, and the like), wherein a first state (for example, an open state) in which the game medium is easy to win and a second state in which the game medium is difficult to win. A variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) which can be changed to two states (for example, a closed state or a partially open state), and in the advantageous state, the variable winning means is changed to the first state. When the predetermined period, for example, 29.5 seconds shown in FIG. 22B) elapses, and / or when the game medium wins the maximum winning number, the second state is set. Can change A predetermined number of open games (for example, a round game in a big hit game state, a control to be in an open state in a sudden hit or a small hit, etc.) a predetermined number of times (for example, 6 times in the case of the first big hit, 16 times in the case of the second big hit, etc.) ) Variable winning control means to be executed (for example, the processing in step S139 of the pre-big hit opening processing in FIG. 21 and the processing in steps S365 and S368 of the post-big hit opening processing in FIG. 25) and one open game (for example, all Or a part of round games, etc.), a prize notification effect executing means (for example, a prize information effect capable of executing a prize information effect when the game medium wins the variable prize means more than the upper limit prize number (for example, over prize). Based on the fact that the special winning opening winning flag is set in step S503, the special winning opening winning number count value is odd in step S150. Depending on whether or not the process is performed, the notification effect (notification sound) is executed from the different reproduction channels for the first and second over-winning prizes, and the large winning opening prize flag is set in step S503. On the basis of this, control of light emission, display, production by characters, and the like, and the operation of role objects by different control switches, control channels, control CPUs, drive units, control information, and the like depending on the first and second over-winning winnings. The first and second over-winning prizes are achieved by a combination of two or more directing means, such as a process of executing an informing effect, a sound, light emission, display, an effect by a character, and the operation of a role object. Control with different control switches, control channels, control CPUs, drive units, control information, etc. And the like, a notification effect executing means for executing any one of a plurality of notification effects of different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state, and a variable display of identification information. Variable display means for performing, variable decoration display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information corresponding to variable display of identification information, and information relating to a game, wherein the variable prize means is provided when a game medium wins. Information display means capable of displaying information relating to the game value, and a light-transmitting area which is provided outside the area in which the game medium is movable and which is separated by the obstacle means of the game medium and which has a light-transmitting property. And a prize notification effect executing means, wherein the first prize number equal to or more than the upper limit prize number, and the second prize number prize next to the first prize number prize (for example, Tenth Win and eleventh prize, or eleventh prize and twelfth prize, and so on, different channels (not notified for tenth prize that is not targeted for notification, notify for eleventh prize, The reproduction channel Ch0 different from the tenth prize, the reproduction channel Ch0 notifying the eleventh prize and the reproduction channel Ch1 notifying the twelfth prize, and the eleventh prize different from the tenth prize. Channels to be notified (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) and channels to be notified at the 11th winning (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) and 12 A prize notification effect using a channel (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) different from the eleventh prize for notifying the prize of the prize. Run, before Symbol appears as information about game value overlaps the light transmitting portion, wherein when the first notification effect is performed is displayed decorative identification information in the first position, the expected than the first notification effect When the second notification effect with a high degree is executed, the reduced decoration identification information is displayed at a second position different from the first position and overlapping the light transmitting portion .

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be performed on different channels for the first prize number equal to or more than the upper limit prize number and the second prize number prize next to the first prize number prize. In addition, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (2) Further, in the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to (1), information regarding a game (for example, a small design, a hold display, a fourth design, a right-handed display, a notification effect, etc.) is provided. It is characterized by further comprising information display means for displaying.

  According to such a configuration, since information on the game is displayed, the player can easily recognize the game situation, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  (3) Further, in the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to (1), the notification effect execution means includes a first winning number prize and a second winning number prize. The notification effect may be executed in different notification modes (for example, a notification sound notified by a mechanical sound of “picone” and a notification sound notified by a sound of “ufufu”).

  According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  (4) Further, in the gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to (1) or (3), a notification in a third winning number prize which is a prize next to the second winning number prize is provided. The effect may be executed using the same channel as that of the first winning number (for example, the first over-winning and the third over-winning, in which the large winning opening winning number count value in step S904 is an odd number). For example, an over-prize notification effect is executed by the channel Ch0 in step S905).

  According to such a configuration, a notification effect can be efficiently executed.

  (5) The gaming machine according to one aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to (2), further including a game member including a game area in which a game medium flows down, wherein the game member flows down. The information display device may include a light-transmitting portion that is difficult and has a light-transmitting property, and the information about the game displayed by the information display means may be visible through the light-transmitting portion.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the information regarding the game from being hindered by the passage of the game medium.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example etc. of the content of an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the random number for games counted by the side of the main board. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which illustrates the variation pattern type. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a special figure display result decision table. It is a figure showing the example of composition of a big hit type decision table. FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a change pattern decision table. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control pattern, etc. It is a block diagram etc. which show the example of a structure of the data holding area for effect control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interrupt processing for game control. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a start winning determination process. It is a figure showing an example of composition of a prize time judgment result notice command. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design stop processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit opening pre-processing. It is an explanatory view showing a setting example of an opening control pattern, and an opening setting example of a special winning opening. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during opening of a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a special winning opening determination process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of post-big hit opening processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the effect processing during variable display. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a waiting process per special figure. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a big hit start process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a process during a round. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-round processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of post-big hit processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an over-prize notification process. It is a block diagram showing a voice control board and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. The figure which shows an example of the kind of audio | voice and the use channel used. It is a time chart which shows an example of a game state and audio output from each reproduction channel. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram of a case where each reproduction channel is controlled when outputting an error sound. It is a time chart which shows the example of the production operation in the big hit game state. It is a figure showing an example of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification of this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification of this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification of this embodiment. It is a figure showing an example of the pachinko gaming machine in the modification of this embodiment.

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

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. Each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is composed of, for example, a 7-segment or dot matrix LED, and is a plurality of types each of which can be identified in a special figure game as an example of a variable display game. The special symbol, which is the identification information of, is displayed variably. For example, each of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B variably displays a plurality of types of special symbols including numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. I do. Note that the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. Instead, for example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which combinations of lighting and extinguishing of the 7-segment LEDs are different are preset 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 “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed, for example, in a square shape. Note that the type of the first special figure and the type of the second special figure may be the same or different. In addition, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display, for example, numbers indicating “00” to “99”.

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. The display area of the image display device 5 corresponds to the variable display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game. For example, in a decorative design display area serving as a plurality of variable display units, for example, three, a decorative design which is a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

  As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative 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 device 4A and the change of the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special figure game, In the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right," the variation of the decorative symbols is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special figure game, the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of the "left", "middle", and "right" on the image display device 5 are displayed. Then, the fixed decoration symbol which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed.

  As described above, in the display area of the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure using the second special figure in the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. In synchronization with the game, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which can be identified, is performed, and a fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result is derived and displayed. Deriving and displaying various display symbols, such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol, means stopping the display of identification information such as a decorative symbol and terminating the variable display. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the derivation and display of the fixed decorative symbol as the variable display result, the fluctuation speed of the decorative symbol becomes “0” and the decorative 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 variable display is not steadily displayed, the player can recognize that the fluctuation of the decorative symbol due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes The temporary stop display may include, for example, completely stopping and displaying the decorative symbol for a shorter time than a predetermined time without causing slight shaking or expansion and contraction.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols. Each of the decorative symbols is assigned a corresponding symbol number. For example, symbol numbers "1" to "8" are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating "1" to "8". Note that the number of decorative patterns is not limited to eight, and may be any number as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as a big hit combination and a lossy combination can be configured.

  After the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, before the determined decorative symbol as the variable display result is derived and displayed, each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." In, for example, a scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from top to bottom from small to large, and when the decorative symbol with the largest symbol number is displayed, subsequently, the symbol number is the smallest. A decorative pattern is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, a scroll display is performed from a large symbol number to a small symbol number, and the decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number is displayed. Subsequently, the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display for variably displaying the number of variable display corresponding to the special figure game is performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special figure game is such that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning prize ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B. It is generated based on the start winning prize. That is, the start condition for executing the variable display game such as the special figure game and the variable display of the decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 When the start condition allowing the start of the variable display game is not established due to being controlled to the big hit game state (one of advantageous states for the player), the variable corresponding to the established start condition The display is suspended.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a cumulative over-winning ball count display area 5D may be arranged. For example, the cumulative over-winning ball count display area 5D may display an image or the like corresponding to the cumulative over-winning ball count (described later) or the cumulative over-winning ball count. In the display area of the image display device 5, a cumulative prize ball number display area 5E may be arranged. For example, the cumulative prize ball number display area 5E may display a cumulative prize ball number (described later), an image corresponding to the cumulative prize ball number, or the like.

  In the example shown in FIG. 1, the first holding for displaying the number of special figure reserved storages in the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning winning storage display area 5H. An indicator 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reservation display 25A displays the first special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The second reservation display 25B displays the second special figure reservation storage number in a identifiable manner. The first special figure reserved storage number is the number of memories in which execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended. The second special figure reserved storage number is the number of storages in which execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended. The variable display reserved storage number obtained by adding the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number is particularly referred to as a total reserved storage number. When simply referred to as “the number of special figure reserved storages”, it generally refers to a concept including any of the first special figure reserved storage number, the second special figure reserved storage number, and the total reserved storage number, but particularly refers to a part of them. It may be.

  Below the image display device 5, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening as a starting area that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. The normally variable winning ball device 6B is an electric motor having a pair of movable wing pieces that change between a normal open state, which is a vertical position, and an enlarged open state, which is a tilt position, by a solenoid 81 for a normal electric accessory shown in FIG. A second starting winning opening as a starting area different from the first starting area is provided with a tulip-type accessory.

  As an example, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the off state, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position, so that the game ball is difficult to pass through the second starting winning opening. It becomes open. 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 on. It is easy to enlarge and open. 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, it is more likely that the gaming ball enters 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 such that the game ball does not enter the second starting prize hole in the normally open state, for example, by closing the second starting prize hole. As described above, the second start winning opening as the second start area changes between the enlarged open state in which the game ball easily passes and the normal open state in which the game ball hardly passes or cannot pass.

  A game ball that has passed through a first starting winning port formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, a first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, and if the first special figure reserved storage number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first start is started. The condition holds. When a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game balls by the second starting port switch 22B, and the second number of retained memories is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit, the second start condition is satisfied. To establish. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the second starting port switch 22B May be the same number or different numbers.

  A special variable winning ball device 7 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid 82 serving as a special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and a specific area that changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. As a big winning opening as.

  As an example, in the special variable winning prize ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the off state, the special winning opening door closes the special winning opening, so that the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening. . On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the large winning opening door solenoid 82 is in the ON state, the large winning opening door opens the large winning opening, and the game ball easily passes through the large winning opening. I do. As described above, the special winning opening as the specific area changes between an open state in which the game ball easily passes and an advantageous state for the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass and is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, instead of the closed state in which the game ball cannot pass through the special winning opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially open state in which the game ball hardly passes through the special winning opening may be provided.

  A game ball that has passed through the special winning opening is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Thus, when the game ball passes through the large winning opening that has been opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the game ball passes through another winning opening, for example, the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening. More award balls are paid out. Therefore, when the special winning opening is opened in the special variable winning ball device 7, 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 or partially open in the special variable winning ball device 7, it becomes impossible or difficult to pass the gaming ball through the special winning opening to obtain a prize ball. The second state is disadvantageous for the person.

  A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 2. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is composed of a 7-segment or dot-matrix LED or the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. Is displayed in a variable manner. Such a variable display of a normal symbol is called an ordinary game.

  Above the ordinary symbol display 20, there is provided an ordinary symbol holding display 25 </ b> C. The general-purpose reservation indicator 25C is configured to include, for example, four LEDs, and displays the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41.

  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, and the big winning opening, for example, a single or a plurality of general winning openings that are always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. You may be. In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of a game ball entering one of the general winning ports by a predetermined general prize ball switch. At the bottom of the game area, there is provided an out port for taking in a game ball that has not entered any of the winning ports.

  Loudspeakers 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 gaming effect lamp 9 is provided around the gaming area. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1. At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hit ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward a game area is provided. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the resilience of a game ball in accordance with the amount of operation by 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.

  At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball lent by a predetermined ball lending machine is held so as to be supplied to a hit ball launching device. A dish is provided. At the lower part of the gaming machine frame 3, there is provided a lower plate that holds excess balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so as to be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A stick controller 31A is attached to a member forming the lower plate, for example, at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the lower plate main body, and a stick controller 31A that can be held and tilted by the player. The stick controller 31A includes an operation rod held by a player, and a trigger button is provided at a predetermined position of the operation rod. The trigger button may be configured so that a predetermined instruction operation can be performed by, for example, performing a push-pull operation with a predetermined operation finger while the player holds the operation rod of the stick controller 31A with the operation hand. It is sufficient that a trigger sensor for detecting a predetermined instruction operation such as a push-pull operation on the trigger button or the like is built in the operation stick.

  It is sufficient that a tilt direction sensor unit that detects a tilt operation on the operation rod is provided in the lower plate inside the lower plate of the stick controller 31A. For example, the tilt direction sensor unit includes two transmission-type photosensors disposed on the left side of the center position of the operation stick as viewed from the side of the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1 and parallel to the board surface of the game board 2, It is configured to include four transmission-type photosensors in which two transmission-type photosensors arranged perpendicularly to the board surface of the game board 2 on the right side of the center position of the operation rod as viewed from the player side are combined. Just do it.

  The member forming the upper plate is provided with, for example, a push button 31B at a predetermined position on the upper side of the upper plate main body on the near side or the like, which allows the player to perform a predetermined instruction operation by a pressing operation or the like. The push button 31B may be configured to be able to mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player. A push sensor for detecting an operation performed on the push button 31B may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate at the installation position of the push button 31B.

  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 20 performs variable display of the ordinary symbol such that the game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided in the game area is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition is satisfied, the general symbol display condition is established based on the general symbol starting condition for starting the variable display of the normal symbol such as the end of the previous general symbol game. Is started.

  In the ordinary symbol game, after a variation of the ordinary symbol is started, a fixed ordinary symbol as a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time which is an ordinary symbol variation time elapses. At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol, such as a number indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “common symbol hit”. On the other hand, if a fixed symbol other than the symbol per symbol, such as a number or symbol other than the numeral indicating “7”, is stopped and displayed as the fixed symbol, the variable display result of the symbol is “Loss”. Become. In response to the variable display result of the ordinary symbol being "per-figure", the enlarged opening control is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in the tilting position, and for a predetermined time. When the time has elapsed, the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  After a game ball that has passed through a first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A has a first starting condition established due to occurrence of a starting winning detected by the first starting port switch 22A shown in FIG. The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is started based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied due to the end of the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the like. In addition, the second starting condition is satisfied by the occurrence of the starting prize when the game ball passing through the second starting prize hole formed in the ordinary variable prize ball device 6B is detected by the second starting port switch 22B shown in FIG. Later, the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game or the big hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, after the variable display of the special symbol is started, the variable display of the special symbol is performed when the variable display time as the special figure variation time elapses. Derived and displayed the determined special symbol as a result. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the result becomes a "big hit" as a specific display result. If a special symbol different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, "losing" ".

  After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit game state as a specific game state in which a round advantageous to the player is executed a predetermined number of times. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, a special symbol indicating a number of “3” or “7” is a big hit symbol, and a special symbol indicating a symbol of “−” is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol or a losing symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be a different special symbol from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Then, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a big hit symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game and the special display result becomes "big hit", in the big hit game state, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set to the predetermined upper limit time. The special winning opening is kept in an open state until the time elapses or until a predetermined number of winning balls are generated. As a result, a round in which the special variable prize ball device 7 is placed in a first state advantageous to the player is executed.

  The special winning opening door, which has the special winning opening opened during the execution of the round, receives game balls falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening to form a special variable winning prize ball device. 7 is changed to a second state disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. 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. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot game state in which the number of rounds executed is “16” is also referred to as a 16R jackpot state, and the jackpot game state in which the number of rounds executed is “6” is also referred to as a 6R jackpot state.

  Of the special symbols indicating the number of "3" or "7", which are the big hit symbols, the special symbol indicating the number of "7" is a 16R big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the number of "3" is a 6R big hit symbol. . After the special symbol indicating the number of "7", which is the 16R big hit symbol, is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the state is controlled to the 16R big hit state. On the other hand, after the special symbol indicating the number of “3”, which is the 6R big hit symbol, is derived as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the state is controlled to the 6R big hit state.

  In the 16R jackpot state based on the fact that the determined special symbol as a variable display result in the special figure game is the 16R jackpot symbol, a relatively large number of “16” is set as the upper limit number of rounds in which the special winning opening is in the open state. Therefore, the substantial period during which the special winning opening is in the open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is relatively long. Therefore, in the state of the 16R jackpot, many game balls easily pass through the special winning opening. On the other hand, in the 6R big hit state based on the fact that the fixed special symbol as the variable display result in the special figure game is the 6R big hit symbol, the upper limit number of rounds in which the big winning opening is in the open state is relatively small. Since "6" is set, the substantial period in which the special winning opening is in the open state from the start to the end of the big hit gaming state is relatively short. Therefore, in the 6R jackpot state, less game balls can pass through the special winning opening than in the 16R jackpot state. In this manner, when the game is in the 16R jackpot state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening. On the other hand, when the game is in the 6R jackpot state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the second change mode in which the game ball does not easily pass through the special winning opening.

  It is not limited to one in which the ease of passing a game ball is changed according to the number of times of execution of the round in which the special winning opening is in the first state. For example, the passing of the game ball according to the period in which the special winning opening is in the first state The easiness to perform may be different. As an example, the special winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is set in such a manner that the special winning opening door is closed during a period until a predetermined upper limit time as a first period elapses or until a first number of winning balls is generated. Is controlled to change to the open state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening by setting the open state. On the other hand, the large winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7 is a period until a predetermined upper limit time, which is a second period shorter than the first period, or a period until a second number of winning balls is generated. By performing the control to change the large winning opening to the open state in the second variation mode in which the game ball hardly passes through the large winning opening in the second variation mode.

  The first big hit state in which the big winning opening is changed in the first change mode in all rounds executed in the big hit game state, and the big win in some rounds executed in the big hit game state A second big hit state in which the mouth is changed in the second change mode may be provided. As an example, in both the first big hit state and the second big hit state, the upper limit number of rounds is “16”, but in the first big hit state, the big winning opening is changed in the first change mode in all 16 rounds. While the state is changed to the open state, in the second big hit state, the special winning opening is changed to the open state in the first change mode in six of the sixteen rounds, and then the special winning opening in the remaining ten rounds. May be changed to the open state in the second change mode. As described above, in the first big hit state, control is performed to change between the first state and the second state in the first change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the special winning opening, while in the second big hit state. At some point, control may be performed to change the state between the first state and the second state in the second change mode in which the game ball is unlikely to pass through the special winning opening in the predetermined period.

  For example, a game in a game state in which a large number of game balls easily pass through a special winning opening, such as a game in a 16R big hit state, is a more advantageous game for the player than a predetermined game in a 6R big hit state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined game and an advantageous game more advantageous to the player than the predetermined game are executed depending on whether the big hit game state is controlled to the 6R big hit state or the 16R big hit state. It is possible.

  In the "left", "middle", and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided on the image display device 5, a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A is provided. In response to the start of any special figure game among the special figure games using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B, the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. Then, the period from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol to the end of the variable display by the stop display of the fixed decorative symbol in each of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In such a case, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may become a predetermined reach state.

  The reach state is a display in which a decorative symbol that has not been stopped and displayed is still fluctuating when the decorative symbol stopped and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 forms a part of the big hit combination. This is a display state, or a display state in which all or a part of the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. More specifically, in some of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decorative symbols that constitute a predetermined jackpot combination are still stopped and displayed. In the remaining decorative symbol display areas that are not stopped and displayed, the decorative symbols are displayed in a fluctuating display state, or in all or part of the left, middle, and right decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state in which the decorative symbols fluctuate synchronously while forming all or a part of the big hit combination.

  In response to the reaching state, the fluctuating speed of the decorative pattern is reduced, a character image different from the decorative pattern is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. By reproducing and displaying a moving image different from the decorative symbol or changing the variation mode of the decorative symbol, an effect operation different from that before the reach state may be executed. Such a display operation of a character image or a change in the display mode of a background image, a reproduction display of a moving image, or any of a staging operation such as a change in a fluctuating pattern of a decorative pattern, or a staging operation such as a combination of some or all of them. It is called reach display. In the reach effect, not only the display operation on the image display device 5, but also the sound output operation by the speakers 8L and 8R, the lighting operation on the light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9, and the like are performed before the reach state. An operation mode different from that described above may be included.

  As the effect operation in the reach effect, a plurality of effect patterns having different operation modes may be prepared in advance. In each reach mode, the possibility of a “big hit” is different. That is, the possibility that the variable display result is a “big hit” can be varied depending on which of the plurality of types of reach effects is executed.

  In the present embodiment, for example, reach modes such as normal reach, super reach α, and super reach β are set in advance. Then, when a super-reach reach mode such as super-reach α or super-reach β appears, the possibility that the variable display result becomes “big hit” is higher than when a normal-reach reach mode appears.

  During the variable display of the decorative symbol, unlike the reach effect, the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in the reach state, the variable display result may be "big hit", etc. In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying the player is performed in a variable display mode or the like of the decorative symbol. In the present embodiment, a variable display effect such as “slip” or “pseudo ream” can be executed. It is only necessary to determine whether or not to execute the variable display effects of “slip” and “pseudo-ream” in response to the determination of the variation pattern on the main substrate 11 side. It should be noted that whether or not the variable display effect of “slip” is performed on the effect control board 12 side may be determined regardless of the variation pattern determined on the main substrate 11 side.

  During the variable display of the decorative pattern, unlike the reach effect or the variable display effect such as "slip" or "pseudo ream", for example, displaying a predetermined effect image, image display or sound output as a message, lamp, etc. There is a possibility that the variable display state of the decorative symbol may be in a reach state due to an effect operation different from the variable display operation of the decorative symbol, such as lighting, or a reach effect by super reach may be executed. An announcement effect for notifying the player in advance that the variable display result may be a “big hit” may be executed. The production operation to be a notice effect is that, after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started in all of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is started. May be executed before the device reaches the reach state. In addition, the announcement effect that informs that the variable display result may be “big hit” may include one that is executed after the variable display state of the decorative symbol has reached the reach state.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is not changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. May be stopped and displayed as a non-reach combination. Such a variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “non-reach” variable display mode when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that is a lost symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, it corresponds to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being changed to the reach state after the variable display of the decorative symbol was started. Then, after the reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative symbol is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” when the variable display result is “losing”.

  When a special symbol that is a big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a predetermined reach effect is executed in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. Later, or without performing the reach effect, the fixed decoration symbol which is a predetermined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the determined decorative symbol to be a big hit combination is, for example, a symbol number that is variably displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. One of the decorative symbols having the same symbol number among the decorative symbols of "1" to "8" is displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right." What is necessary is just to be able to stop and display on a predetermined effective line.

  Depending on whether the special symbol derived as the fixed special symbol is the 16R jackpot symbol or the 6R jackpot symbol, the decorative symbol stopped and displayed as the jackpot combination may be different. As an example, when a 16R jackpot symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol, a decorative symbol stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination is selected for all of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, while a 6R jackpot is selected. When the symbol is derived as a fixed special symbol, a decorative symbol to be stopped and displayed in a big hit combination is selected for the decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8”. You may. In this case, any one of the odd symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” in the symbol number is stopped and displayed in a combination of the big hits, so that the 16R big hit state is definitely notified. Is done. On the other hand, when any of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are stopped and displayed in a jackpot combination, whether the state is a 16R jackpot state or a 6R jackpot state is determined. The player becomes unrecognizable or difficult to recognize.

  In response to the fact that the determined special symbol in the special figure game becomes a 6R big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect, the decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the symbol is referred to as a “first big hit” variable display mode. On the other hand, in response to the determined special symbol being a 16R big hit symbol in the special figure game, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect, the fixed decorative symbol of the big hit combination is stopped and displayed. The variable display mode of the decorative symbol is referred to as a “second big hit” variable display mode.

  In the present embodiment, after the big hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result of the special symbol or the decoration symbol is "big hit" is ended, the game is controlled to the certain change state in which the certain change control is performed. Probable change control means that the probability that the variable display result of each special figure game or decoration symbol becomes a "big hit" (the probability of being controlled to the big hit game state) is changed from the normal state (also referred to as a normal game state or a low-probability low base state) Is also a control that improves. That is, by performing the probability change control, in the variable display of each special figure game or decorative symbol, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" is higher than in the normal state, and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state is higher. Become. The normal state is a game state different from the specific game state such as the big hit game state or the like, the certain change state, and the time saving state (a game state in which the same control as the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed). The time saving state is a gaming state in which high opening control (described later) and time saving control (described later) are performed. Hereinafter, a game state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is referred to as a time saving state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the big hitting game state is finished, the game is controlled to the time saving state in which both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed. The high opening control is a control for increasing the frequency of the normal winning prize ball device 6A in the enlarged open state as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the high opening control, the frequency of the normal winning ball device 6A being in the enlarged opening state is increased more than in the normal state, and the possibility that the second starting condition is satisfied is increased. Specifically, for example, in the high opening control, the control in which the normal symbol display device 20 makes the fluctuation time of the normal symbol in the general symbol game shorter than in the normal state, and the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is Tilt control for improving the probability of "per-figure" compared to the normal state, and tilt control for the movable wing piece in the normal variable prize ball device 6B based on the variable display result being "per-figure" Any one of the control for increasing the control time longer than in the normal state and the control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state may be performed, or two or more controls may be performed. It may be performed. Further, the time saving control is control for shortening the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the special figure game as compared with the normal state. That is, by performing the time saving control, the fluctuation time of the special symbol in the special figure game is shorter than in the normal state, and the time until the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is derived and displayed is earlier. When both the high opening control and the time saving control are performed, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is easily satisfied, and Since the fluctuation figure time of the special figure game using the second special figure is shortened, the number of game balls which decreases until the variable display result becomes “big hit”, and then the variable display result becomes “big hit” It is possible to save (compress and reduce) the time required until it becomes.

  That is, in the present embodiment, after the big hitting game state ends, the state is controlled to the certain change state and to the time saving state. In other words, after the big hitting game state ends, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the positive change control.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the certainty change state in which the certainty change control is performed is such that one of the conditions that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times and that the variable display result becomes “big hit” again is first. It ends when it is established. However, if the variable display result is "big hit" again, as described above, after the big hit gaming state ends, the state is controlled again to the positive change state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the time-saving state in which both the high opening control and the time-saving control are performed ends when the probable change control ends. That is, the high opening control and the time saving control are ended together with the probable change control.

  Note that a gaming state that is both a probable change state and a time saving state is also referred to as a highly accurate high base state. A gaming state that is a probable change state and not a time saving state is also referred to as a high-probability low base state. A gaming state that is a time saving state and not a probability changing state is also referred to as a low probability high base state. A gaming state that is neither a time saving state nor a probable change state is also referred to as a low-probability low-base state (normal state). When the game state is the high-accuracy high-base state or the high-accuracy low-base state, the probability that the variable display result will be a "big hit" corresponding to each special figure game is higher than usual, and the low-accuracy low base state It becomes easier to enter the jackpot game state than in the (normal state). When the gaming state is the high-accuracy high-base state or the low-accuracy high-base state, the special figure changing time in each special figure game is shortened, and the second start condition is more easily satisfied. It becomes easier to enter the jackpot game state as compared to the state (normal state). Thus, the high-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-accuracy high base state are advantageous states that are advantageous to the player. Also, a game state in which at least one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed is referred to as a time saving state, but the advantageous state includes a gaming state in which only one of the high opening control and the time saving control is performed. Is also included. Further, the probable change state (high-probability high-base state, high-probability low-base state) is also referred to as a special game state. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in a low-probability low-base state or a high-precision high-base state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the high opening control and the time saving control are finished together with the probable change control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the high opening control (similar to the time saving control) may be terminated after (slow) the probable change control ends or before (early) before the probable change control ends. For example, in the probability change state, when any one of the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed and the variable display result is again a "big hit" is satisfied. In the case of the high release control (the same applies to the time reduction control), the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 120 times) which is larger than the predetermined number of times of the probability change control (for example, 100 times). And the variable display result may be “big hit” again, and may be terminated when any of the conditions is satisfied first, or may be longer than the predetermined number of times (for example, 100) of the probability change control. A special figure game is executed a small number of times (for example, 80 times) and the variable display result becomes "big hit" again. Is also good. In addition, for example, the predetermined number of times related to the probability change control after the big hit game state ends, the predetermined number of times related to the high opening control, and the predetermined number of times related to the time saving control may be determined according to the type of the big hit symbol or the like. . That is, for example, after the jackpot game state with a certain big hit symbol ends, the high opening control or the time saving control ends with the probability change control, and after the big hit gaming state with another big hit symbol ends, the high opening control or the time saving control May be terminated after (or before) the probability change control. Note that the high opening control does not need to end with the time saving control. That is, the high opening control may be ended after the time saving control ends or before the time saving control ends.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that after the big hitting game state ends, the time saving control and the high opening control are performed together with the probable change control, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the big hitting game state ends, one or two of the probable change control, the time saving control, and the high opening control may be performed. For example, depending on the type of the big hit symbol or the like, it may be determined whether to perform the probable change control, to perform the high opening control, or to perform the time saving control after the big hit gaming state ends.

  The jackpot gaming state, the high-accuracy high base state, the high-accuracy low base state, and the low-probability high base state have been described as advantageous states for the player, but the advantageous states for the player are limited to these. Not done. For example, in the present embodiment, when a probable (sudden probable change), a small hit, or the like is provided, the sudden or small hit is also included in an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 has mounted thereon various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 also has a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12, and the like. 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 game 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 used for setting a random number used in a special figure game, a function for inputting a signal from a switch or the like provided 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, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 controls the turning on / off of the LEDs and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B to control the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. To control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as to control the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 20 by controlling the lighting / extinguishing / coloring of the normal symbol display 20 or the like. ing.

  The main board 11 includes, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110 which 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. A solenoid circuit 111 for transmitting a solenoid drive signal to the solenoids 81 and 82 is mounted.

  The effect control board 12 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and displays the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. In addition, various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components such as the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, the effect control board 12 performs effects such as all or a part of the display operation in the image display device 5, all or a part of the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or a part of the on / off operation in the game effect lamp 9 or the like. Function for determining the control content for causing the electrical component for execution to perform a predetermined effect operation.

  The audio control board 13 is a control board for audio output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sounds from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and is turned on / off in the game effect lamp 9 and the like based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit and the like for driving are mounted. Details will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the main board 11 is connected to wiring for transmitting detection signals from the gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23. The gate switch 21, the first starting port switch 22A, the second starting port switch 22B, and the count switch 23 have an arbitrary configuration that can detect a game ball as a game medium, such as a sensor called a sensor. What is necessary is just to have. In addition, the main board 11 has a first special symbol display device 4A, a second special symbol display device 4B, a normal symbol display device 20, a first reservation display device 25A, a second reservation display device 25B, and a general drawing reservation display device 25C. A wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control such as the above is connected.

  The 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 image display device 5, an audio control command used to control audio output from the speakers 8L and 8R, a game effect lamp 9 And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decorative LED and the like.

  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, with the first byte representing MODE and the second byte representing EXT. The first bit of MODE data is always "1", and the first bit of EXT data is "0". Note that the command shown in FIG. 3A is an example, and another command 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 a variation start in a special figure game using the first special figure in the first special symbol display device 4A. “H” in “8001H” indicates that “8001” is a hexadecimal number. The same applies to other commands. The command 8002H is a second variation start command for designating a variation start in the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B. The command 81XXH is a decoration that is variably displayed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image 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 such as a symbol. “XX” of the EXT data in the above “81XXH” indicates an unspecified value, and is a value arbitrarily set according to the content of the command. For example, in the variation pattern specification command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern specified in the variation pattern specification command. The same applies to “XX” of EXT data in other commands.

  The command 8CXXH is a variable display result notification command for specifying a variable display result such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol. In the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. 3B, a result of determining whether the variable display result is “losing” or “big hit” or a case where the variable display result is “big hit” Different EXT data is set according to the result of determining which of the jackpot types is a plurality of types. More specifically, the command 8C00H is a first variable display result notification command indicating a predetermined result indicating that the variable display result is “losing”. The command 8C01H is a second variable display result notification command for notifying a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "first big hit" and a big hit type determination result. The command 8C02H is a third variable display result notification command for notifying of a pre-determined result indicating that the variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is “second big hit” and a big hit type determination result.

  The command 8F00H is a symbol confirmation designation command for designating stop of the variation of the decorative symbol in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. The command 95XXH is a prize determination result designation command for specifying a predetermined determination result when a start prize such as a first start prize or a second start prize is generated. In the present embodiment, a predetermined random number value extracted at the time of occurrence of a start winning prize is determined to be included in any of a plurality of preset numerical ranges, and different data according to the determination result is designated as a prize determination result. This is set as the EXT data of the command.

  The command A0XXH is a hit start designation command for designating the display of the effect image indicating the start of the big 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. The command A2XXH is a notification command after the opening of the special winning opening that notifies that the special winning opening has changed from the open state to the closed state in the big 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.

  In the hit start designation command and the hit end designation command, for example, different EXT data may be set according to the pre-determined result or the big hit type decision result 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-determined result and the big hit type decision result and the set EXT data may be different from the correspondence in the variable display result notification command. . Different EXT data is set in the notification command during opening of the special winning opening or the notification command after opening the special winning opening, for example, in accordance with the number of rounds executed in the 6R jackpot state or the 16R jackpot state.

  The command B0XXH 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 B000H is a first game state designation command corresponding to the low-probability low base state, the command B001H is a second game state designation command corresponding to the low-probability high base state, and the command B002H is the high precision low base state. The command B003H is a fourth game state designation command corresponding to the high-accuracy / high-base state. In the present embodiment, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in one of the low-probability low-base state and the high-precision high-base state, the second gaming state designation corresponding to the low-precision high-base state Commands and third game state designation commands corresponding to the high-accuracy low base state are not used.

  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 start winning storage display area 5H or the like. The command C2XXH is a second reserved storage number notification command for notifying the second special figure reserved storage number so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified in the start winning storage storage display area 5H or the like.

  The command D0XXH is a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying that a game ball has been won to the special winning opening. The special winning opening winning notification command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 when the game ball passes through the special winning opening, for example.

  In the present embodiment, the first reserved storage number notification command is issued based on the fact that the first starting condition is satisfied when the first starting winning is generated by a game ball passing through the first starting winning opening, for example. It is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of an increase in the number of first special figure reserved storages. The second reserved storage number notification command is, for example, when the second starting winning is generated by a game ball passing through the second starting winning opening, the second special figure holding is performed based on the establishment of the second starting condition. The notification is sent from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 as a notification of the increase in the number of storages.

  It should be noted that, in addition to transmitting the first reserved figure storage number notification command to notify the increase in the first special figure reserved storage number, the command may also be transmitted to report the decrease in the first special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied in addition to the first start condition, a first reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted as a notification of a decrease in the first special figure reserved storage number. Good. Further, in addition to transmitting the second reserved figure storage number notification command to notify the increase of the second special figure reserved storage number, the command may also be transmitted to report the decrease of the second special figure reserved storage number. Good. That is, based on the establishment of the second start condition in addition to the second start condition, the second reserved figure storage number notification command may be transmitted as notification of a decrease in the second special figure reserved storage number. Good.

  It should be noted that, based on the first start condition being satisfied, the second reserved storage number notification command is transmitted in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command, and the second reserved storage number In addition to the notification command, a first reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. That is, based on the fulfillment of either the first start condition or the second start condition, the first reserved figure storage number is notified as an increase in the first special figure reserved storage number or the second special figure reserved storage number. Both the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted. Similarly, based on the fact that either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the first reserved storage is notified as a notification of a decrease in the number of first special figure reserved storage or the second special figure reserved storage. Both the number notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command may be transmitted.

  In addition, instead of using the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, or in addition to the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, a total for reporting the total reserved storage number is provided. You may make it transmit the notification command of the number of reserved storage. That is, a total pending storage number notification command for notifying the increase or decrease of the total pending storage number may be used. When transmitting the total reserved storage number notification command instead of the first reserved storage number notification command or the second reserved storage number notification command, which of the first starting condition or the second starting condition is satisfied (the second starting condition) A starting port winning designation command for specifying which of the first starting winning port and the second starting winning port has been started) may be transmitted. The establishment of the first start condition and the establishment of the second start condition are specified by the above-described first change start command and second change start command.

  In the present embodiment, in the start winning determination processing, it is determined in which numerical range the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted based on the occurrence of the start winning is included. Then, a value for designating the determination result of the random number value MR1 is set in the EXT data of the prize-winning determination result designation command, and control for transmitting to the effect control board 12 is performed. The effect control CPU 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 can recognize whether or not the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" based on the EXT data of the prize-time determination result designation command.

  The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a ROM 101 that stores a game control program and fixed data, and a RAM 102 that provides a work area for the game control. The CPU 103 performs a control operation by executing a game control program, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I / O 105.

  As an example, in the game control microcomputer 100, a process for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is executed by the CPU 103 executing the program read from the ROM 101. 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 and temporarily stores various variable data in the RAM 102, and various variable data temporarily stored in the RAM 102 Reading operation, CPU 103 receiving an input of various signals from the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the I / O 105, CPU 103 moving out 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 the present embodiment, on the side of the main substrate 11, a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, a random number value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type, a variation value Numerical data indicating each of the random number value MR4 for determining the pattern and the random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is controlled to be countable. Note that other random numbers may be used to enhance the gaming effect. Such random numbers used to control the progress of the game are also called game random numbers.

  The random number circuit 104 only needs to count numerical data indicating a part or all of the random numbers MR1 to MR5. The CPU 103 updates various numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 104 such as a random counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 shown in FIG. Numerical data indicating a part of MR5 may be counted.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game to the "big hit" and to control the big hit game state. Take a value in the range from "0" to "65535". The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random value used to determine the jackpot type to be either “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” when the variable display result is “big hit”, For example, a value in a range from “0” to “99” is taken.

  The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used to determine the variation pattern type in the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0”. Take a value in the range of ~ "251". The random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern is a random value used to determine the variation pattern in the variable display of a special symbol or a decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance, for example, “0” to “ 997 ". The random number value MR5 for determining the ordinary figure display result is used to determine whether the variable display result in the ordinary figure game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 is “per ordinary figure” or “loss”. For example, it takes a value in the range of “3” to “13”.

  FIG. 5 shows a fluctuation pattern in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach”, respectively. A plurality of fluctuation patterns are prepared in advance in response to a case where the result is “big hit”. The variable pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” is referred to as a non-reach variation pattern, and the variable display result is “losing” and the decorative symbol is “non-reach”. A variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display mode is “reach” is called a reach variation pattern.

  The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in the loss variation pattern corresponding to the case where the variable display result is “loss”. A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” is referred to as a big hit variation 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 such as super reach α or super reach β is executed.

  FIG. 6 shows the variation pattern types in the present embodiment. Each variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 is included in at least one variation pattern type among the plurality of variation pattern types shown in FIG. That is, each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, a mode of an effect operation performed during the variable display of the decorative symbol.

  As an example, a plurality of variation patterns are classified according to the type of reach effect, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern in which the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not become a reach state, and a variation pattern type that includes a variation pattern with a normal reach. And a variation pattern type including a variation pattern accompanied by super reach. Further, a variation pattern with super reach may be classified into different variation pattern types according to the content of the reach effect. Or you may make it classify | categorize into a different variation pattern type according to whether a predetermined variable display effect is performed or not. As another example, a plurality of fluctuation patterns may be classified according to a variable display time of a decorative symbol or the like. Among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be one configured to include a common variation pattern.

  As shown in FIG. 6, one or a plurality of variation patterns are classified into each variation pattern type according to the variable display mode and the content of the variable display. The specific classification of the variation pattern shown in FIG. 5 can be specified by setting the variation pattern determination table 133 as shown in FIG. 10, for example. That is, in the variation pattern determination table 133, the variation patterns to which the determined values are assigned according to each variation pattern type are classified so as to be included in the variation pattern type.

  The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. 2 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. . For example, the ROM 101 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 101 stores a plurality of command data used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a plurality of types of variation patterns as shown in FIG. The table data and the like constituting a variable pattern table are stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table 130 stored in the ROM 101. The special figure display result determination table 130 is variable in a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Before the derived special symbol as the display result is derived and displayed, it is determined based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result whether or not to control the variable display result as the "big hit" in the big hit game state. Is a table that is referred to.

  In the special figure display result determination table 130, a gaming state in which the probability change control is not performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, a low-probability low-base state or a low-precision high-base state. In the present embodiment, the low-precision high-base state does not occur. A low-probability low-base state) or a gaming state in which the probable change control is performed (for example, a high-precision low-base state or a high-precision high-base state. In the present embodiment, the high-precision low-base state is not used, so the high-precision high-base state) ) Is assigned to a special figure display result such as "big hit" or "losing" according to the presence / absence of the probability change control of whether the special figure display result is determined or not. In the special figure display result determination table 130, the table data indicating the determined values assigned to the plurality of types of special figure display results is used as the special figure display result as "big hit" to determine whether or not to control the big hit game state. It is the corresponding decision data.

  In the setting example of the special figure display result determination table 130 shown in FIG. 7, in the game state in which the probable change control is performed ("with probable change control" in FIG. 7), the game state in which the probable change control is not performed ("" More determined values are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" than "no probability change control"). As a result, the probability that the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" is higher in the probability change state than in the probability change state.

  In the present embodiment, whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. Instead, the special figure display result is determined with reference to the same table data in the special figure display result determination table 130. On the other hand, depending on whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B. The special figure display result may be determined with reference to each table data in which the assignment of the determined value to the predetermined special figure display result is made different. Thereby, a special figure game using the first special figure using the first special symbol display device 4A and a special figure game using the second special figure using the second special symbol display apparatus 4B are used. The display result determination ratio can be different.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 101. The jackpot type determination table 131 determines the jackpot type to be one of a plurality of types based on the random number value MR2 for the jackpot type determination when it is determined that the special map display result is to be set to the "big hit" and the big hit game state is controlled. Is a table that is referred to. In the big hit type determination table 131, the special symbol that is variably displayed in the special figure game is compared with the random number value MR2 for big hit type determination depending on whether it is the first special figure or the second special figure. Numerical values are assigned to big hit types such as “first big hit” or “second big hit”. As shown in FIG. 8, the jackpot type determination table 131 includes table data for setting the value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 to a value corresponding to the determined jackpot type. May be included.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131 shown in FIG. 8, the big hit type of “first big hit” or “second big hit” depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. Assignment of decision values to is different. Thereby, the case where the big hit type is determined to be any one of a plurality of types based on the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied. A case where the big hit type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on a second start condition for starting a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B being satisfied, The rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” can be different.

  In this embodiment, as described above, two types of table data having different assignments of determination values to a plurality of types of big hits are prepared, and a special map game using the first special map or a second special map is used. The jackpot type is determined by referring to one of the two types of table data depending on whether the game is a special map game using the game, but the method of determining the jackpot type is not limited to this. For example, whether the game is a special map game using the first special map or a special map game using the second special map by preparing one type of table data in which the same determination values are assigned to a plurality of types of big hits Regardless of this, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the same table data.

  FIG. 9 shows a configuration example of a variation pattern type determination table stored in the ROM 101. In the present embodiment, as a variation pattern type determination table, a jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A shown in FIG. 9A, a loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B shown in FIG. A loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C shown in (C) is prepared in advance.

  When the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit”, the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A determines the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type according to the determination result of the big hit type. Is a table that is referred to in order to determine one of a plurality of types. In the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A, a numerical value to be compared with the random pattern value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is determined according to whether the determination result of the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. , And the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3. In the jackpot variation pattern type determination table 132A, determined values are assigned to the respective variation pattern types such that the ratio determined for each variation pattern type differs depending on which of the plurality of types the jackpot type has been determined. There are parts. For example, the assignment of the determined value to the variation pattern type CA3-1 to the variation pattern type CA3-3 is different between the case where the big hit type is "first big hit" and the case where it is "second big hit". This makes it possible to vary the ratio determined for the same variation pattern type according to the result of determining which of the plurality of types is the big hit type.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, each variation pattern type is determined whether the big hit type is “first big hit” or “second big hit”. However, a certain variation pattern type may be determined only when it is a specific big hit type. That is, a variation pattern type in which the determined value is assigned to one of the “first big hit” and the “second big hit” may be provided. Thus, when a certain jackpot type is determined, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type that is different from a case where another jackpot type is determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is made different depending on the type of big hit, but the determination ratio of the variation pattern type is not limited to this. For example, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be made different depending on the big hit type and the gaming state. Further, regardless of the jackpot type, the determination ratio of the variation pattern type may be made different depending on the game state. Further, the variation pattern type may be determined based on a common determination ratio that is not related to the jackpot type or the gaming state.

  A loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and a loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C are used to change the variation pattern type when the special figure display result is determined to be “loss”. It is a table that is referenced to determine one of a plurality of types based on a random number value MR3 for determining a type. Here, the losing variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B indicates that the gaming state is, for example, a low-accuracy low-base state or a low-accuracy high-base state (in the present embodiment, the low-accuracy low-base state Is selected as the use table when the state is (state). On the other hand, the loss variation pattern type determination table (during the time saving control) 132C indicates that the game state is, for example, a high-accuracy low-base state or a high-accuracy high-base state (in the present embodiment, the high-accuracy low-base state is not used. Selected as the use table when in the high base state).

  In the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B and the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time saving control) 132C, the type of the variation pattern type to which the determined value is assigned or the same variation pattern type is assigned. Have different numbers of decision values. Thereby, it is possible to determine a variation pattern type that is different from when in a certain gaming state and when in another gaming state. Further, the variation pattern type can be determined at a determination ratio according to the game state.

  FIG. 10 shows a configuration example of the variation pattern determination table 133 stored in the ROM 101. The variation pattern determination table 133 is a table that is referred to in order to determine a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types based on the variation pattern determination random number value MR4 according to the determination result of the variation pattern type. In the fluctuation pattern determination table 133, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR4 for fluctuation pattern determination is assigned to a single or a plurality of fluctuation patterns according to the fluctuation pattern type.

  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. In particular, at least data corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and 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. In addition, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating a progress state of the game.

  In the RAM 102, for example, a game control data holding area 150 as shown in FIG. 11 is provided as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. I have. The game control data holding area 150 shown in FIG. A control timer setting unit 153, a game control counter setting unit 154, and a game control buffer setting unit 155 are provided.

  The first special figure reservation storage unit 151A stores the reservation data of the special figure game in which the game winning ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the starting winning has occurred but has not yet started. . As an example, the first special figure holding storage unit 151A associates the first starting winning opening with the holding number in order of winning in the first starting winning opening, and based on the establishment of the first starting condition in the passage of the game ball, the CPU 103 executes the processing from the random number circuit 104 or the like. The stored random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are set as pending data, and the number of stored data is a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until. The hold data thus stored in the first special figure storage unit 151A indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is suspended, and the predetermined data is determined based on the variable display result in the special figure game. This is the reserved storage information that enables determination as to whether or not a game value is given.

  The second special figure holding storage unit 151B stores the holding data of the special figure game in which the game winning ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B and the starting winning has occurred but has not yet started. I do. As an example, the second special figure holding storage unit 151B associates the holding number with the holding number in the winning order to the second starting winning opening, and the CPU 103 transmits the second starting condition from the random number circuit 104 or the like based on the establishment of the second starting condition when the game ball passes. The extracted random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the like are held data, and the number is set to a predetermined upper limit value. Remember until it reaches. The hold data thus stored in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B indicates that the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is suspended, and the predetermined data is determined based on the variable display result in this special figure game. This is storage storage information that enables determination as to whether or not a game value is given.

  The general-purpose reservation storage unit 151C stores the reservation information of the general-purpose game that has not been started by the normal 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 storage unit 151C determines the general figure display result extracted from the random number circuit 104 and the like by the CPU 103 based on the passage of the game ball, in association with the reservation number in the order in which the game ball passed through the passage gate 41. Numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for use is stored as pending data until the number reaches a predetermined upper limit value.

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

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

  The game control counter setting unit 154 is provided with a plurality of types of counters for counting a count value used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the game control counter setting unit 154 stores data indicating a count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting unit 154 may be provided with a random counter for counting a part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 103 can be updated by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR5 is stored as a random count value, and the random number is periodically or irregularly determined according to the execution of the software by the CPU 103. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. 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 unit 155 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 155 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  An I / O 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 shown in FIG. And an output port for transmission.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the effect control board 12 provides an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores 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 image display device 5, and a random number that updates numerical data indicating a random number 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 fluctuation data reading operation for reading various fluctuation data temporarily stored, a reception operation in which the effect control CPU 120 receives 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 for outputting various signals to the outside of the effect control board 12 via the O 125 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 image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the audio control board 13, Wiring and the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected to the lamp control board 14. Further, the effect control board 12 includes a wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a player's operation on the stick controller 31A has been detected from the controller sensor unit 35A, and a game for the push button 31B. Wiring for transmitting an operation detection signal as an information signal indicating that a user's operation has been detected from the push sensor 35B is also connected.

  In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 and the like count numerical data indicating various random numbers used for controlling the effect operation in an updatable manner. The random number used for controlling such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

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

  As an example, the effect control pattern table storing a plurality of types of effect control patterns used by the effect control CPU 120 for controlling the effect operation by various effect devices is stored in the ROM 121. The effect control pattern is composed of data and the like indicating control contents corresponding to various effect operations performed 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, and various effect control patterns.

  The special figure change effect control pattern is a period corresponding to a plurality of kinds of change patterns, during a period from the start of the change of the special symbol in the special figure game to the derivation and display of the fixed special symbol which is the special figure display result. , And data indicating the control contents of various effecting operations, such as an effect displaying operation in a variable display operation of a decorative symbol or a reach effect, or various effect displaying operations without variable display of the decorative symbol. The announcement effect control pattern is configured from data indicating the control content 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 according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and are configured with data indicating the control contents thereof.

  FIG. 12A shows a configuration example of an effect control pattern. Each effect control pattern, such as a special figure change effect control pattern and various effect control patterns, for example, effect control process timer determination value, display control data, audio control data, lamp control data, operation detection control data, end code, What is necessary is that it is composed of control data for controlling various effect operations, and that the contents of various effect controls and the timing of switching the effect control be set in chronological order. In addition, the effect control pattern may include, for example, movable member control data for specifying the content of operation control and the like in a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer determination value is a value to be compared with a stored value (effect control process timer value) of the effect control process timer provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. Thus, a determination value corresponding to the execution period of each effect operation is set in advance. Note that, instead of the effect control process timer determination value, for example, a predetermined effect control command is received from the main board 11, or a predetermined process is executed as a process for controlling the effect operation in the effect control microcomputer 120. For example, data indicating switching timing of effect control and the like may be set in accordance with predetermined control contents and processing contents, such as a control content.

  The display control data includes, for example, data indicating a display mode of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, such as data indicating a variation mode of each decorative symbol during variable display of the decorative symbol. That is, the display control data is data for specifying the display operation of the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5. The audio control data includes, for example, data indicating an audio output mode from the speakers 8L and 8R, such as data indicating an output mode of a sound effect or the like interlocked with the variable display operation of the decorative symbol during the variable display of the decorative symbol. I have. That is, the audio control data is data that specifies an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R. The lamp control data includes, for example, data indicating a lighting operation mode of the light emitter such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. That is, the lamp control data is data for specifying the lighting operation of the light emitter. The operation detection control data includes, for example, data indicating a period in which an operation on an operation unit such as the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is effectively detected, and control contents of a staging operation when the operation is detected. That is, the operation detection control data is data for designating an effect operation according to an operation on the operation unit. Note that these control data need not be included in all effect control patterns, but are effect control patterns configured to include some control data in accordance with the content of the effect operation by each effect control pattern. There may be.

  FIG. 12B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations performed in accordance with the contents of the effect control pattern. The effect control CPU 120 determines the control content of the effect operation in accordance with various control data included in the effect control pattern. For example, when the effect control process timer value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative pattern is displayed in a manner specified by the display control data associated with the effect control process timer determination value, and the character is displayed. Control is performed to display effect images such as images and background images on the screen of the image display device 5. In addition, control is performed to output sound from the speakers 8L and 8R in a mode specified by the voice control data, and control is performed to blink a light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 or a decoration LED in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Is performed, and an operation on the stick controller 31A or the push button 31B is received during the operation validity period specified by the operation detection control data, and control for determining the effect content is performed. In addition, dummy data may be set to data corresponding to an effect component that does not become a control target even if it corresponds to the effect control process timer determination value.

  The effect operation shown in FIG. 12 (B) corresponds to the entire period from the start of the change of the decorative symbol to the final stop, but is not limited to this. An effect control pattern for executing the effect operation corresponding to a part of the period may be provided. Alternatively, an effect control pattern for executing an effect operation corresponding to a predetermined period other than during variable display of a decorative symbol may be provided.

  The effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on a variation pattern or the like indicated by a variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting variable display of a decorative symbol. The effect control CPU 120 sets a corresponding effect control pattern when, for example, starting execution of a predetermined effect such as a notice effect or a big hit effect. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the ROM 121 and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, or the effect control pattern may be configured. The storage address of the pattern data in the ROM 121 may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and the read position of the storage data in the ROM 121 may be simply specified. Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not any of the effect control process timer determination values match, and if they match, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. Thus, the effect control CPU 120 advances the control of the effect device according to the contents of the process data # 1 to the process data #n included in the effect control pattern. In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, display control data # 1 to display control data #n associated with effect control process timer determination value # 1 to effect control process timer determination value #n, voice control The data # 1 to the voice control data #n, the lamp control data # 1 to the lamp control data #n, and the operation detection control data # 1 to the operation detection control data #n indicate the control contents of the staging operation in the staging device. Effect execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n designating the execution of.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control CPU 120 to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, and the like. In the display control unit 123 which receives the command from the effect control CPU 120, for example, a predetermined VDP or the like reads out the image data indicated by the command from an image data memory such as a CGROM and temporarily stores the image data in a VRAM. On the voice control board 13 or the like that receives a command from the performance control CPU 120, the voice synthesis IC reads out the voice data indicated by the command from the voice data ROM and temporarily stores the voice data in the voice RAM or the like. Let it.

  In the RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, as an area for holding various data used for controlling the effect operation, for example, an effect control data holding area 190 as shown in FIG. Is provided. The effect control data holding area 190 shown in FIG. 13A includes an effect control flag setting unit 191, an effect control timer setting unit 192, an effect control counter setting unit 193, and an effect control buffer setting unit 194. I have.

  The effect control flag setting unit 191 includes a plurality of types of effect operation states such as a display state of effect images on the screen of the image display device 5 and a plurality of types that can be updated in accordance with an effect control command transmitted from the main board 11. Is provided. For example, the effect control flag setting unit 191 stores data indicating a flag value and data indicating an ON state or an OFF state for each of a plurality of types of flags.

  The effect control timer setting unit 192 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 image display device 5. For example, the effect control timer setting unit 192 stores data indicating a timer value for each of a plurality of types of timers.

  The effect control counter setting unit 193 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 193 stores data indicating the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters.

  The effect control buffer setting unit 194 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 194 stores data indicating a buffer value in each of a plurality of types of buffers.

  In the present embodiment, the data forming the first start winning command buffer 194A shown in FIG. 13B1 and the second starting winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. Is stored in a predetermined area. The first start winning command buffer 194A is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the first special figure reserved storage number. The second start winning command buffer 194B is provided with a storage area corresponding to the maximum value of the second special figure reserved storage number.

  When there is a start winning in the first starting winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a first reserved storage number notification command and a winning determination result designation command are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . When there is a start winning in the second starting winning opening, a plurality of commands such as a second storage number notification command and a prize determination result designation command are set as one set and transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. . A storage area is secured in the first start winning command buffer 194A so that a set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the first start winning can be stored in association with each other. A storage area is secured in the second start winning command buffer 194B so that one set of commands transmitted in response to the occurrence of the second start winning can be stored in association with each other.

  The effect control CPU 120 stores the commands received at the time of the start winning in the empty area of the first starting command buffer 194A or the second starting command buffer 194B in accordance with the receiving order. For example, at the beginning of a free area in the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the first start winning command buffer 194A based on the first start winning, a first reserved storage number notification command and a winning determination result They are stored in the order of the specified commands. On the other hand, when the command for notifying the second reserved storage number based on the second start winning and the command for specifying the prize determination result are received, the storage area corresponding to the buffer numbers “1” to “4” of the second starting prize command buffer 194B. Are stored in the order of the second reserved storage number notification command and the prize-winning-judgment-result designation command at the head of the free area in the above.

  When the first start prize or the second start prize occurs, the command transmission is performed in the order of the storage number notification command and the prize determination result designation command. Accordingly, if the command reception is normally performed, the storage number notification command and the prize winning The commands are stored in the order of the judgment result designation commands. In FIG. 13B1, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” and “2”. In FIG. 13B2, commands are stored in storage areas corresponding to buffer numbers “1” to “3”. Command is stored.

  The command stored in the first start winning command buffer 194A or the second starting winning command buffer 194B is deleted from the one stored in the first storage area each time the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. And the subsequent storage contents are shifted. For example, when the variable display of a new decorative symbol is started in response to the start of the special figure game using the first special figure in the storage state shown in FIG. Each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is deleted, and each command stored in the area corresponding to the buffer number "2" is shifted to the area corresponding to the buffer number "1". Each command stored in the corresponding area is shifted to an area corresponding to each of the buffer numbers “2” and “3”.

  In the area corresponding to the buffer number “3” in the second start winning command buffer 194B shown in FIG. 13 (B2), the second special figure reserved storage number notified by the second reserved storage number notification command is “ An example is shown in which a mismatch has occurred in the case of "1". That is, the buffer number is larger than the second special figure reserved storage number notified by the second reserved storage number notification command, and the second special figure reserved storage number notified from the main board 11 is This is inconsistent with the second special figure reserved storage number specified from the storage content of the 2nd start winning command buffer 194B. When the variable display of the decorative symbol is started, each command is shifted. Therefore, even if the buffer number becomes smaller than the special figure reserved storage number notified by the reserved storage number notification command, it is immediately contradictory. Must not. However, differences at the time of receiving the command may be inconsistent.

  Next, an operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described.

  In the main board 11, when the 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 is started, the CPU 103 performs the necessary initialization after setting the interruption to be prohibited. In this initial setting, for example, the RAM 102 is cleared. Further, a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is set. Accordingly, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals thereafter, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute a 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. 14 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 and the count switch 23 is determined (step 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 (step S12). Thereafter, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as big hit information, start information, probability variation information, and the like, which are supplied to, for example, a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (step). S13).

  Subsequent to the information output process, a game random number updating process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers such as the random numbers MR1 to MR5 used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After that, the CPU 103 executes a special symbol process (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting section 152 is updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are displayed. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation on the display device 4B and set the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol process, a normal symbol process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, thereby enabling the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the setting of the tilting operation of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable prize ball device 6B. I do.

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

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol process executed in step S15 shown in FIG. In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of the start winning determination processing executed in step S101 in FIG.

  In the start winning prize determination process shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 103 firstly performs the first prize based on the detection signal from the first start port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first start prize port formed by the normal prize ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the starting port switch 22A is on (step S201). At this time, if the first starting port switch 22A is on (step S201; YES), the first special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved figure number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is increased to a predetermined upper limit value. Is determined (step S202). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to identify the first special figure reserved storage number by reading the first reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the first reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. When the first special figure reserved storage number is not the upper limit value in step S202 (step S202; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "1" ( Step S203).

  When the first starting port switch 22A is turned off in step S201 (step S201; NO), or when the first special figure reserved storage number has reached the upper limit in step S202 (step S202; YES), it is normal. It is determined whether or not the second starting port switch 22B is ON based on a detection signal from the second starting port switch 22B provided corresponding to the second starting winning port formed by the variable winning ball device 6B ( Step S204). At this time, if the second starting port switch 22B is ON (step S204; YES), the second special figure reserved storage number, which is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. It is determined whether or not (step S205). The CPU 103 only needs to be able to specify the second special figure reserved storage number by reading the second reserved storage number count value which is the stored value of the second reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, for example. If the second special figure reservation storage number is not the upper limit value in step S205 (step S205; NO), for example, the storage value of the starting port buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is set to "2" ( Step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the number of special figure reservation storages corresponding to the startup port buffer value, which is the storage value of the startup port buffer, is updated by adding 1 (step S207). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the first reserved storage number count value is added by one, while when the starting port buffer value is "2", the second reserved storage number count value is added by one. In this way, the first reserved stored number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the first winning port and the first starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to Further, the second reserved storage number count value is increased by one when the game ball passes through the second start winning port and the second start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Will be updated to At this time, the total pending storage number is also updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208). For example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154, may be updated so as to add one.

  After executing the process of step S208, the CPU 103 selects the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the jackpot type determination from among the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 104 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154. Data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the variation pattern type and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is extracted (step S209). Numerical data indicating each random number value thus extracted is stored by being set as suspension information at the head of an empty entry in the special figure suspension storage unit corresponding to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A, while when the starting port buffer value is “2”, Numerical data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 are set in the second special figure holding storage unit 151B.

  Numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result and the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type are used to determine whether the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", and whether the variable display result is further changed. It is used to determine the type of big hit in the case of "big hit". The random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type is used to determine a variation pattern type to which a variation pattern including a variable display time of a special symbol or a decorative symbol belongs. By executing the process of step S209, the CPU 103 outputs numerical data indicating a part or all of the random number values used for determining the variable display mode including the variable display result and the variable display time of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Extract.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S210, transmission setting of the suspended storage number notification command according to the starting port buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting port buffer value is "1", the storage address of the first pending storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the like, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first reserved storage number notification command to the storage device 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 101 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer. The setting for transmitting the second reserved storage number notification command is performed. For example, after the special symbol process process is completed, the command of the retained storage number notification command set in this manner is transmitted from the main substrate 11 to the effect control substrate 12 by executing the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. Transmitted.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S211, it is determined which of a plurality of preset numerical ranges includes the random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result indicated by the numerical data extracted in the processing in step S209 (step S211). S212). In the present embodiment, a range of “8001 to 8437”, a range of “8438” to “11277”, and other ranges are set in advance as a plurality of numerical ranges. As an example, in the process of step S212, the minimum value and the maximum value in each of the numerical ranges are set, and by comparing with the random number value MR1 extracted in the process of step S209, which of the numerical ranges is included. It only needs to be able to determine.

  After executing the processing of step S212, the transmission setting of the prize winning determination result designation command is performed (step S213). FIG. 17 shows a configuration example of a prize-winning-time determination result designation command in which transmission setting is performed in the process of step S213. In the prize-winning-time determination result designation command shown in FIG. 17, different EXTs are determined according to the determination result as to which of the plurality of numerical ranges the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result extracted in the processing of step S209 is included. The data is set. More specifically, the command 9500H is a winning determination result first designation command indicating that the random number value MR1 is included in the range of “8001” to “8437”. The command 9501H is a winning determination result second designation command indicating that the random number value MR1 is within the range of “8438” to “11277”. The command 9502H is a winning designation result third designation command indicating that the random number value MR1 is included in a range other than the above.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, regardless of whether or not the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the random number value MR1 is any of the values “8001” to “8437”, The special map display result is determined to be "big hit". Therefore, the first determination command of the prize-winning determination result indicates that the variable display result is "big hit" regardless of whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state, and it is determined that the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state. On the side so that it can be specified. If the random number value MR1 is one of the values “8438” to “11277”, the special figure display result is determined to be “big hit” only when the probability change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the prize-winning-judgment result second designation command can specify on the production control board 12 side that the variable display result is determined to be "big hit" when the gaming state is the probable change state and the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. Is specified as The third determination command of the prize-winning result specifies that the variable display result is determined to be "losing" and not to be controlled to the big hit game state, so that the effect control board 12 can be specified.

  After executing the processing of step S213, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S214). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S214; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S214; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S216). The start winning determination process ends. Thus, even when both the first start-up opening switch 22A and the second start-up opening switch 22B simultaneously detect a valid winning start of a game ball, the processing based on the detection of both valid starting winnings can be surely completed.

  In such a start winning determination process, the process of step S213 is performed after the process of step S211 is performed. After these processes are executed, the command control process of step S17 shown in FIG. 14 is executed, so that the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening, and the first starting condition or the second starting winning When the start condition is satisfied, two commands, that is, a command for notifying the number of retained storages and a command for specifying a prize-winning result, are transmitted as one set in one timer interrupt. The command is not limited to the one transmitted in one timer interrupt, and the commands may be transmitted one by one by the command control process of step S17 for each timer interrupt.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 in FIG. 15, the CPU 103 selects any of the processing in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152. And run.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In the special symbol normal processing, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol are stored on the basis of the presence / absence of the hold data stored in the first special figure hold storage section 151A and the second special figure hold storage section 151B. It is determined whether or not to start the special figure game on the display device 4B. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol as a "big hit" to the big hit gaming state, It is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal process, a fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is set in accordance with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal process, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “1” when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is determined in advance.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. In this variation pattern setting process, a plurality of types of variation patterns are used by using numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type based on a result of a prior determination as to whether or not the variable display result is “big hit”. And a process of determining a variation pattern to any one of a plurality of types using numerical data indicating a random value MR4 for determining a variation pattern based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. I have. When the variable pattern setting process is executed and the variable display of the special symbol is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2”.

  By the special symbol normal process in step S110 and the variation pattern setting process in step S111, a variation pattern including a variable display time of a fixed special symbol, a special symbol, and a decoration symbol, which is a variable display result of the special symbol, is determined. That is, the special symbol normal process and the variation pattern setting process include the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random value MR2 for determining the jackpot type, the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type, and the random value for determining the variation pattern. The processing includes determining a variable display mode of a special symbol or a decorative symbol by using the MR4.

  The special symbol change process in step S112 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “2”. The special symbol change processing includes a process of setting a special symbol to be changed in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and an elapsed time after the special symbol starts to change. , Etc. are included. For example, every time the special symbol fluctuation process of step S112 is executed, the special figure fluctuation time timer value which is the storage value of the special figure fluctuation time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153 is decremented or added by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure on the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, The elapsed time is measured by a timer. Further, it is also determined whether or not the measured elapsed time has reached the special figure fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. As described above, the special symbol change process of step S112 is performed by changing the special symbol in the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the change of the special symbol in the special figure game using the figure is controlled by a common processing routine. Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol reaches the special figure change time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “3”.

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

  The big hit opening pre-processing of step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “4”. In the big hit opening pre-processing, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the fanfare effect (the effect of informing the start of the big hit game state, also called the big hit start effect) executed on the effect control board 12 side (the big hit start) The processing includes a process of waiting until the time effect wait time elapses, a process of starting execution of a round in the big hit game state, and a setting for opening the special winning opening. When the setting for opening the special winning opening is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “5”.

  The big hit opening processing in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “5”. The processing during the opening of the jackpot is based on a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the jackpot, and on the basis of the measured elapsed time, the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23, and the like. For determining whether or not it is time to return from the open state to the closed state. Then, when returning the special winning opening to the closed state, after executing processing for stopping the supply of the solenoid drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door, the value of the special drawing process flag is updated to “6”. .

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-bonus opening processing includes a process of determining whether or not the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening opening number or the maximum winning opening opening number. In such a case, a process for setting for transmitting a hit end command is included. When the number of rounds has not reached the maximum winning opening number, the value of the special process flag is updated to "5". The value of the process flag is updated to “7”.

  The big hit end processing in step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “7”. In the big hit end processing, the waiting time until the end of the execution time of the ending effect (the effect that notifies the end of the big hit game state, the effect at the time of the big hit end) executed on the effect control board 12 side (the big hit end). The process includes a process of waiting until the time effect wait time elapses, a process of performing various settings for starting the probability change control and the time saving control, and the like. When such a setting is made, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol normal process executed in step S110 of FIG. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 18, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special figure hold storage number is “0” (step S231). The second special figure reserved storage number is the reserved storage number of the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. For example, in the process of step S213, the second reserved storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 154 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

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

  Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure count value and updated, for example, so that the second special figure reserved storage number is subtracted by one. The hold data indicating the random numbers MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the hold number “1” is shifted upward by one entry by the unit 151B (step S233). In addition, in the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 154 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, the variable special figure designating buffer value, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designating buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” (step S235). The first special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the game control counter setting unit 154 reads the first reserved storage number count value stored in the first reserved storage number counter, and determines whether or not the read value is “0”. I just need. As described above, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure reserved storage number is “0”, and the first special figure reserved storage number is “0”. It is determined whether or not. As a result, the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure starts in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure.

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

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

  After executing one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, a special table as a use table for determining whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is "big hit" or "losing" is set as a special table. The figure display result determination table 130 is selected and set (step S239). Next, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is compared with the determined value assigned to each special figure display result of “big hit” or “losing”. Then, it is determined whether the special map display result is “big hit” or “loss” (step S240). At this time, for example, by confirming the state of a probable change flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like, if it is determined whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable change state in which the probable change control is performed. Good.

  After the special figure display result is determined in step S240, it is determined whether the special figure display result is "big hit" (step S241). If it is determined that the hit is a "big hit" (step S241; YES), the big hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is set to an on state (step S242). At this time, the big hit type determination table 131 is selected and set as a use table for determining the big hit type to one of a plurality of types (step S243). By referring to the jackpot type determination table 131 set in this way, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type stored in the random number buffer for fluctuation is stored in each of the "first jackpot" or the "second jackpot". It is determined which of the plurality of jackpot types is to be used according to which of the determined values assigned to the type matches (step S244).

  The determined jackpot type is stored in correspondence with the jackpot type determined in the process of step S244, for example, by setting a value of a jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (step S245). Let it. As an example, if the big hit type is “first big hit”, the big hit type buffer value may be set to “1”, and if the big hit type is “second big hit”, it may be set to “2”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not a "big hit" (step S241; NO), or after executing the process of step S245, the result of the pre-determination as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state, A determined special symbol is determined according to the determination result of the jackpot type in the gaming state (step S246). As an example, if it is determined in step S241 that the special figure display result is not “big hit”, the special figure display result becomes a “losing” symbol in response to a predetermined result indicating “losing”. The special symbol indicating the symbol "-" is set as the fixed special symbol. On the other hand, if the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in step S241, the big hit symbol "3" or "7" is determined according to the big hit type determination result in step S244. One of the special symbols indicating numbers is set as the fixed special symbol. That is, according to the result of the determination that the big hit type is “first big hit”, the special symbol indicating the number “3” as the 6R big hit symbol is set as the fixed special symbol. In addition, according to the result of the determination that the jackpot type is “second jackpot”, a special symbol indicating the number “7”, which is a 16R jackpot symbol, is set as the fixed special symbol.

  After setting the fixed special symbol in step S246, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S247), and the special symbol normal process ends. . If the reserved number of special figure games using the first special figure is “0” in step S235 (step S235; YES), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S248), and then a special symbol is set. The normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, for example, it is determined whether or not an effect control command designating a demonstration display such as displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. Is determined. At this time, if the transmission has been completed, the demo display setting ends. On the other hand, if the transmission has not been performed, the setting for transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed, and then the demonstration display setting ends.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variation pattern setting process executed in step S111 in FIG. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit flag is on (step S261). If the big hit flag is on (step S261; YES), the big hit change pattern type determination table 132A is selected and set as a use table for determining the change pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step S262). ). In addition, for example, by reading the jackpot type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155, it is determined whether the jackpot type is “first jackpot” or “second jackpot” (step S263). .

  When the big hit flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), during the time saving control, for example, it is determined whether a time saving flag (described later) provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 is on or the like. Is determined (step S264). When the time saving control is not being performed (step S264; NO), the loss variation pattern type determination table (normal time) 132B is selected and set as the use table for determining the variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types (step S264). S265). If it is determined in step S264 that the time saving control is being performed (step S264; YES), the loss variation pattern type determination table (during time reduction control) 132C is selected and set in the use table for determining the variation pattern type (step S264). S266). When any one of the processes of steps S265 and S266 is executed, the total number of reserved storages may be specified, for example, by reading the stored value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154.

  After executing any one of the processes of steps S263, S265, and S266, it is set in the use table based on, for example, numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type stored in the random number buffer for variation or the like. The variation pattern type is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern type determination table (step S267).

  That is, when the big hit flag is on, the table data corresponding to the big hit type specified by the process of step S263 is selected from the table data constituting the big hit variation pattern type determination table 132A selected in step S262. Then, the variation pattern type to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned is determined.

  When the big hit flag is OFF, the loss variation pattern type determination table 132B selected in step S265 (normal time) or the loss variation pattern type determination table 132C selected in step S265 (time saving control) 132C , The table data corresponding to the total reserved storage number is selected, and the variation pattern type to which the determined value corresponding to the numerical data indicating the random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is assigned.

  After the variation pattern type is determined in step S267, the variation pattern determination table 133 is selected and set as a use table for determining one of a plurality of types of variation patterns (step S268). Subsequently, based on numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining a variation pattern, the variation pattern is determined to be one of a plurality of types by referring to the variation pattern determination table 133 set in step S268 (step S269).

  Numerical data indicating the random number value MR4 for determining the fluctuation pattern may be extracted from the random number circuit 104, the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, or the like when the process of step S269 is executed, or the first start prize. A game ball that has passed through the mouth or the second starting winning opening is extracted at the time of the starting winning where the detected game ball is detected together with the random numbers MR1 to MR3 in the first special figure holding storage unit 151A and the second special figure holding storage unit 151B. It may be stored as suspension information.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S269, a special figure variation time, which is a variable display time of a special symbol, is set (step S270). Specifically, the CPU 103 may set the special figure fluctuation time according to the fluctuation pattern determined in step S269 as the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer. Note that the timer value of the special figure variable time timer is decremented by one each time the timer interrupts, so the value set as the timer initial value is a value based on the interrupt cycle T. For example, if the interrupt cycle is Tms, the number of interrupts generated per second is 1000 / T (times), so the initial value of the timer for one second is 1000 / T. For example, if the interrupt period T is 4 ms, the initial value of the timer for one second is “250”. The same applies to the timer initial values of the other timers of the main board 11 (for example, the special figure fixed display time timer) and the timers of the timers of the effect control board 12 (for example, the notification limit time timer). It is.

  After executing the process of step S270, a special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A and a second special game on the second special symbol display device 4B are performed according to the variable special figure designation buffer value. The setting for starting the change of the special symbol is performed so as to start any of the special figure games using the figures (step S271). As an example, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is performed. On the other hand, if the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the setting for transmitting the drive signal for updating the display of the second special figure on the second special symbol display device 4B is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S271, setting for transmitting various commands for starting the change of the special symbol is performed (step S272). For example, when the fluctuation special figure specification buffer value is “1”, the CPU 103 sends the game state specification command, the first fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern specification command, the fluctuation display result to the effect control board 12 from the main board 11. In order to sequentially transmit the notification command and the first reserved storage number notification command, setting data indicating the storage address of the first variation start command table in the ROM 101 provided in the game control buffer setting unit 155 is provided. The data is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is “2”, the CPU 103 sends the game state designation command, the second variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, the variable display result from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. To sequentially transmit the notification command and the second reserved storage number notification command, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the prepared second variation start command table is designated by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer. Stored in the buffer area. After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “2” which is a value corresponding to the special symbol change processing (step S273), and then the change pattern setting processing ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol stop processing executed in step S113 of FIG. In the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 20, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special figure fixed display flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like is on (step S291). Here, the special figure confirmed display flag is set to an on state by the processing of step S295 in response to the derived special symbol being a variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

  When the special figure fixed display flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), the CPU 103 performs setting for deriving and displaying the fixed special symbol (step S292). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control board 12 (step S293). Subsequently, the CPU 103 sets a special figure fixed display time, which is a stop display time of the fixed special symbol (step S294). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined special figure fixed display time as a timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer value stored in the special figure fixed display time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. Should be set. In the present embodiment, the time related to the fluctuation pattern is the special figure fluctuation time, and the special figure fixed display time is a time not related to the fluctuation pattern (for example, a fixed time). The special figure fixed display time may be a time related to the fluctuation pattern. For example, the total time of the special figure fluctuation time and the special figure fixed display time is a time according to the fluctuation pattern, and the timer initial value of the special figure fluctuation time timer and the timer initial value of the special figure fixed display time timer are set according to the fluctuation pattern. May be set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S294, the CPU 103 sets the special-figure-determined-display flag to the ON state (step S295), and ends the special symbol stop process.

  If the special figure fixed display flag is ON in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the special figure fixed display time has elapsed (step S296). In the process of step S296, for example, it may be determined whether or not the special figure variable time timer for which the timer initial value has been set in step S294 has timed out (whether the special figure variable time timer value has become 0). . If the special figure confirmation display time has not elapsed in step S296 (step S296; NO), the special symbol stop processing is terminated, and the process stands by until the special figure confirmation display time elapses.

  If the special figure fixed display time has elapsed in step S296 (step S296; YES), the special figure fixed display flag is cleared and turned off (step S297), and it is determined whether the big hit flag is on. A determination is made (S298). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S298; YES), the big hit start effect waiting time is set (step S299). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit start effect wait time timer value which is a stored value of the big hit start effect wait time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153, a predetermined big hit start effect wait time Should be set.

  Subsequent to the process of step S299, the CPU 103 performs settings for transmitting a hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 (step S300). For example, in the process of step S300, the setting data indicating the storage address in the ROM 101 of the hit start designation command table prepared for transmitting the hit start designation command corresponding to the big hit type buffer value is stored in the transmission command buffer. What is necessary is just to store it in the buffer area specified by the pointer.

  Subsequent to the process of step S300, the CPU 103 sets a big hit start flag provided in, for example, the game control flag setting unit 152 or the like to an on state (step S302). Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs settings for ending the time saving state or the probable change state (step S303). In the processing of step S303, for example, the processing for clearing the time reduction flag or the probability change flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 152 and turning it off, or the time reduction counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154 is cleared. For example, a process of initializing the count value of the number of times saved to zero, a process of clearing the count value of the probability change counter and clearing the count value of the probability change count to “0” may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, the time reduction flag is set to the on state when the time reduction state is controlled to perform the high opening control and the time reduction control, and is cleared and turned off when the time reduction state ends. That is, the fact that the time saving flag is on indicates that the gaming state is the time saving state, and the high opening control and the time saving control are performed. The probable change flag is set to an on state when the probable change state is controlled, and is cleared to an off state when the probable change state ends. That is, the fact that the probability change flag is on indicates that the game state is the probability change state, and the probability change control is performed. The time saving counter is a counter for counting the remaining number of special figure games in which time saving control and high opening control are performed. The probability change counter is a counter for counting the remaining times of the special figure game in which the probability change control is performed.

  Subsequent to the process of step S303, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S304). Thereby, a change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In the present embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state changes (for example, from the time saving state or the probable change state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when the game state changes). The effect control board 12 specifies the current game state (including the change of the game state) from the content of the game state specification command transmitted from the main board 11, but the game state specification command Alternatively, the current game state may be specified by receiving the hit start designation command. In this case, the game state designation command may not be transmitted by the processing of step S304 or the like. After that, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to “4” which is the value corresponding to the pre-big hit opening process (step S305), and the special symbol stop process is ended.

  If the big hit flag is off at step S298 (step S298; NO), it is determined whether to end the time saving state or the probable change state (step S306). For example, in the process of step S306, when the time reduction flag is on, the time reduction number count value stored in the time reduction number counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. It is determined whether or not the updated time-saving count value matches the time-saving end determination value (for example, “0”). If the updated time-saving count value does not match the time-saving end determination value, it may be determined not to end the time-saving state, and if it matches, it may be determined to end the time-saving state. In the process of step S306, when the probability change flag is ON, the probability change count value stored in the probability change counter is updated by, for example, subtracting one. It is determined whether or not the updated probability change count value matches the probability change end determination value (for example, “0”). If the updated probable change count value does not match the probable change end determination value, it may be determined that the probable change state is not to be ended, and if it is determined that the probable change state is to be ended. If it is determined that the time-saving state is to be ended, the time-saving flag is cleared and turned off, and the time-saving state (time-saving control, high opening control) is ended. If it is determined that the probable change state is to be ended, the probable change flag is cleared and turned off, and the probable change state (probable change control) is ended. In the present embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is assumed to be in one of the low-probability low-base state and the high-precision high-base state, so that when the time-saving flag is on, the probable change flag is on, Initial value set in the probability change counter so that the time-saving flag is off when the time-saving flag is off, the time-saving flag is on when the probability-changing flag is on, and the time-saving flag is off when the probability-changing flag is off. And the initial value set in the time reduction counter are set to the same value (for example, 100 times) (steps S322 and S323 of the big hit end processing).

  Subsequent to the process of step S306, a setting for transmitting a game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S307). Thereby, a change (transition) of the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. In the present embodiment, the game state designation command is transmitted regardless of whether the game state has changed or not. However, when the game state changes (for example, from the time saving state or the probable change state to the normal state). The game state designation command may be transmitted only when the game state changes). On the effect control board 12 side, the current game state is specified (including that the game state has changed) from the content of the game state designation command transmitted from the main board 11, but instead the main game state is specified. The current game state may be specified by counting the number of times of performing variable display on the effect control board 12 side independently of the board 11 side. In this case, the game state designation command does not have to be transmitted by the processing of step S307 or the like. After that, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0" (step S308), and the special symbol stop processing is ended.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit opening pre-processing executed in step S114 of FIG. In the big hit opening pre-processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S131). Here, the big hit start flag is set to an on state in response to the big hit flag being on in the special symbol stop process of step S113 shown in FIG.

  If the big hit start flag is not on in step S131 (step S131; NO), a special winning opening determination process (see FIG. 24) is executed (step S220), and the process proceeds to step S138. As described above, in addition to the processing during opening of the big hit in step S115, the big winning opening determination processing is also performed in the post-big hit opening processing in step S114, so that a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value is suitably detected. be able to. For example, an over-winning prize can be suitably detected during the next opening standby (while step S138 is YES). The special winning opening determination process will be described later.

  If the big hit start time flag is ON in step S131 (step S131; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S132). In the process of step S132, for example, it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect waiting time timer, for which the timer initial value is set in step S299 of the special symbol stop process, times out (the big hit start effect waiting time timer value becomes 0). Or not).

  If the big hit start effect waiting time has not elapsed (step S132; NO), the big hit opening pre-processing is ended. If the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S132; YES), the CPU 103 clears the big hit start flag (step S134). Subsequently, the CPU 103 clears the special winning opening opening counter (step S135). Specifically, the special winning opening release count value is initialized to “1”. Subsequently, the CPU 103 reads the big hit type buffer value stored in the game control buffer setting unit 155 (Step S136).

  Subsequent to the process of step S136, the release control pattern corresponding to the jackpot type buffer value read in step S136 is set (step S137). At this time, as shown in FIG. 22A, for example, if the big hit type buffer value is “1”, the release control pattern of the release KP1 is set. On the other hand, if the big hit type buffer value is “2”, the release control pattern of the release KP2 is set.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S137 or the processing of step S220, the CPU 103 determines whether or not the next opening standby is in progress (step S138). That is, it is determined whether or not an interval period until the winning opening is opened as the next round. In the process of step S138, for example, whether or not the round start waiting time timer for which the timer initial value is set in step S366 of the post-big hit opening process has timed out (whether or not the round start waiting time timer value has become 0) May be determined. If waiting for the next opening (step S138; YES), that is, if the interval period has not ended, the big hit opening pre-processing ends.

  On the other hand, if it is not waiting for the next opening (step S138; NO), that is, if the interval period has ended, the CPU 103 controls the start of opening of the special winning opening (step S139). For example, the CPU 103 sets the opening time for opening the special winning opening based on the opening control pattern set in step S137 and the count value of the special winning opening counter, and sets the special winning opening to the open state. Set as follows. Specifically, in the process of step S139, the CPU 103 sets the opening control set in step S137 as the timer initial value of the opening time timer value stored in the opening time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. What is necessary is just to set the big winning opening time of the pattern (upper limit time for opening). For example, when the opening control pattern of the opening KP1 shown in FIG. 22B is set, only when the count value of the special winning opening counter is “1” to “6”, 29 is set as the timer initial value. .5 seconds, and when the opening control pattern of the opening KP2 shown in FIG. 22B is set, for example, the count value of the special winning opening counter is set to any one of "1" to "16". In this case, 29.5 seconds may be set as the timer initial value. In the process of step S139, for example, a large winning prize for opening the large winning prize opening by opening a solenoid drive signal to a predetermined large prize winning opening door solenoid via a predetermined solenoid circuit is started. What is necessary is just to set the solenoid for doors to an ON state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S139, the CPU 103 performs setting for transmitting the special winning opening opening notification command to the effect control board 12 (step S140). Subsequently, the CPU 103 updates the value of the special figure process flag to “5” corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S141), and ends the big hit opening pre-processing.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot opening process executed in step S115 of FIG. In the big hit opening processing shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S121). If the special winning opening maximum time has not elapsed (step S121; NO), a special winning opening determination process is executed (step S220). FIG. 24 is a process before opening the big hit (step S114) in FIG. 21, a process during the big hit opening (step S115) in FIG. 23, a process after the big hit opening (step S116) in FIG. 25, and a big hit ending process (step S117) in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the big winning a prize mouth determination process performed by.

In the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the count switch 23 has been turned on (step S221).
If the count switch 23 is not on (step S221; NO), the special winning opening determination process ends.

  When the count switch 23 is ON (step S221; YES), transmission setting of a special winning opening winning notification command for notifying the effect control board 12 of winning of a game ball to the special winning opening is performed. (Step S222). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is “5” which is a value corresponding to the processing during the big hit opening (step S223). If the value of the special figure process flag is not “5” which is the value corresponding to the processing during opening of the big hit (step S223; NO), the special winning opening determination processing ends.

  If the value of the special figure process flag is “5” which is a value corresponding to the big hit opening processing (step S223; YES), the winning number which is a stored value of the winning number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 154. The count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S224). Then, the special winning opening determination process ends. The winning number count value may be any value as long as it indicates the number of game balls detected by the count switch 23 during execution of one round game.

  Returning to FIG. Subsequent to the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (“10” in the present embodiment) (step S126). If the winning maximum determination value has not been reached (step S126; NO), the big hit opening process ends. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit opening processing is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

  On the other hand, if the maximum winning opening opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S121 (step S121; YES), or if it is determined in step S126 that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached (step S126; YES), this time It is determined that the round game is to be ended, and the opening end control for returning the open winning port in the open state to the closed state is performed (step S127). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 may be performed.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S127, the winning number counter is cleared and the winning number count value is initialized to “0” (step S128). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to “6” corresponding to the post-big hit opening process (step S129), the big hit releasing process ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-big hit opening process executed in step S116 of FIG. In the post-big hit opening processing shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 103 first executes the special winning opening determination processing shown in FIG. 24 (step S220). In this way, by executing the special winning opening determination process in the post-big hit opening process of step S116 in addition to the process of opening the big hit in step S115, it is possible to appropriately detect a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. be able to.

  After executing the special winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 103 updates the special winning opening release count value so as to add 1 (step S364). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the updated special winning opening release count value has reached the maximum value (step S365).

  The “maximum value” in step S365 is compared with the updated winning opening number count value, and the initial value of the winning opening number count is “1”. The “maximum value” is a number obtained by adding 1 to the upper limit number of rounds. For example, the "maximum value" is "7" in the case of the first big hit where the upper limit number of rounds is six, and the "maximum value" is "7" in the case of the second big hit where the upper limit number of rounds is sixteen. "17". In addition, instead of the special winning opening release count value after the update, the special winning opening release count value before the update may be compared with the “maximum value”, and the special winning opening release count value before the update may be compared. In this case, the “maximum value” may be set as the upper limit number of rounds.

  If the large winning opening release count value is not the maximum value (step S365; NO), a round start waiting time (interval time) is set (step S366). Specifically, the CPU 103 sets a predetermined round start waiting time as a timer initial value of a round start waiting time timer value that is a stored value of the round start waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 153. I just need. Subsequently, the CPU 103 performs a setting for transmitting a notification command after opening the special winning opening to the effect control board 12 (step S367). After executing the processing in step S367, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” corresponding to the pre-big hit opening processing (step S368), and the post-big hit opening processing ends. Until it is determined by the processing of step S365 that the updated special winning opening release count value is the maximum value, the processing of steps S114 to S116 shown in FIG. A plurality of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened. Further, by setting the round start waiting time in the processing of step S366, the opening of the round is waited for next time in the processing of step S114 shown in FIG. 15 until the round start waiting time elapses (step S138; YES). , The next round can be started after a desired interval period.

  When the special winning opening count value is the maximum value in step S365 (step S365; YES), the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit is set (step S369). Specifically, as a timer initial value of the big hit end effect waiting time timer value which is a stored value of the big hit end effect waiting time timer provided in the game control timer setting section 153, a predetermined big hit end effect waiting time Should be set. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a hit end designation command to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S370). After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S371), and then the big hit release processing is ended. In this way, by setting the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit in the processing of step S369, in response to the end of the ending effect executed on the effect control board 12 side in the processing of step S117 shown in FIG. The special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 15 can be executed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot ending process executed in step S117 in FIG. In the big hit end process shown in FIG. 26, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (S321). In the process of step S321, for example, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end effect waiting time timer for which the timer initial value is set in step S369 of the jackpot opening process has timed out (the jackpot end effect waiting time timer value becomes 0). Or not). If the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has not passed in step S321 (step S321; NO), the big winning opening determination process shown in FIG. 24 is executed (step S220), and the big hit end process ends. In this way, by executing the big winning opening determination process in the big hit end process in step S117 in addition to the big hit opening process in step S115, it is possible to appropriately detect a winning (over winning) exceeding the winning upper limit determination value. Can be.

  If the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed in step S321 (step S321; YES), the setting for starting the probability change control is performed (step S322). Specifically, in the process of step S322, the probability change flag is set to the ON state, and an initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game in which the probability change control can be executed is set in the probability change counter. .

  Subsequent to the process of step S322, settings for starting the time saving control and the high opening control are performed (step S323). Specifically, in the process of step S323, the time reduction flag is set to the on state, and the initial value (for example, 100 times) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game in which the time reduction control and the high opening control can be executed is set to the number of times of the time reduction. Set the counter.

  Subsequent to the process of step S322, a setting for transmitting a gaming state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S324). Thereby, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be notified to the effect control board 12 side. Thereafter, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S324a), the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" (step S325), and the execution of the big hit end processing is terminated.

  When the setting for starting the high opening control is performed by the big hit end processing, the processing for performing the high opening control is executed in the ordinary symbol process process of step S16 shown in FIG. For example, when the time-saving flag is on, the rate at which the general-purpose display result is determined to be “per-flight” may be made higher than when the time-saving flag is not on. As an example, the number of determined values (values to be compared with the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result) assigned to the “per day map reference” referred to when the time reduction flag is on is: When the time saving flag is not on, the number of determined values (values to be compared with the numerical data indicating the random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result) assigned to the “common figure hit” is larger than the general figure. By using the display result determination table, when the time reduction flag is on, the ratio of the determination that the general map display result is determined to be "per per normal map" is made higher than when the time reduction flag is not on. Is also good. Further, for example, when the time reduction flag is on, the variable symbol display time of the ordinary symbol may be shorter than when the time reduction flag is not on. Further, when the time reduction flag is on, the tilt control time and the number of times of tilt control may be longer than when the time reduction flag is not on.

  Next, the operation of the effect control board 12 will be described.

  In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated and executes the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 27 starts, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the RAM 122, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC is performed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to an on state every time a predetermined time elapses, for example, based on the register setting of the CTC. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed to wait.

  Further, on the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated separately from the timer interrupt generated every time a predetermined time elapses. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt is generated due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt to be disabled. It is desirable to issue a prohibition order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to an interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, a control signal serving as an effect control command is sent from a predetermined input port that receives a control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 among input ports included in the I / O 125. Take in. The effect control command captured at this time is stored in an effect control command receiving buffer provided in the effect control buffer setting unit 194, for example. For example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer. After that, the effect control CPU 120 sets the interruption permission, and then ends the command reception interruption processing.

  If the timer interrupt flag is on in step S72 (step S72; YES), the timer interrupt flag is cleared and turned off (step S73), and a command analysis process is executed (step S74). In the command analysis process executed in step S74, for example, after reading out various effect control commands transmitted from the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 and stored in the effect control command receiving buffer, the reading is performed. The setting and control corresponding to the issued effect control command are performed.

  After executing the command analysis processing in step S74, an effect control process processing is executed (step S75). In the effect control process processing of step S75, for example, a display operation of an effect image in a display area of the image display device 5, an audio output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a light emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decoration LED, an effect Model (for example, a part or a model for coloring a game board, which is used for guiding game balls, displaying game information, and expressing the characteristics of the game board in the image display device 5 and various effects, etc.) Determination and determination of the control contents of the production operation using various production devices such as a driving operation in a model or the like linked to the production, so-called “role object”), according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like. , Settings, etc. are performed.

  Following the effect control process of step S75, an effect random number update process is executed (step S76), and the effect random number counted by the random counter of the effect control counter setting unit 193 as various random numbers used for effect control. Is updated by software. After that, the process returns to step S72.

  FIG. 28 and FIG. 29 are flowcharts showing an example of the command analysis processing executed in step S74 of FIG. In the command analysis process shown in FIG. 28, first, the effect control CPU 120 checks the storage content of the effect control command receiving buffer to determine whether the received command transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether or not there is (step S501). If there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis processing ends.

  If there is a received command (step S501; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a special winning opening winning notification command by checking, for example, MODE data of the received command. (Step S502). If the command is a special winning opening winning notification command (step S502; YES), the effect control CPU 120 sets a special winning opening winning flag (step S503), and the special winning opening winning provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. The large winning opening winning number count value stored in the number counter is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S504). The special winning opening winning number count value indicates the number of times a game ball has won the special winning opening after the round is executed and before the next round is executed.

  Subsequent to step S504, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not an over-win has been achieved (step S505). For example, the updated special winning opening winning number count value is updated to a predetermined over-winning determination value (a winning upper limit determination value used in the processing of step S123 of the processing during opening of the big hit shown in FIG. 23. In the present embodiment, a winning is achieved. Since the upper limit determination value is “10”, it is sufficient to determine whether or not the over-winning determination value is also greater than “10”. If it is not over winning (step S505; NO), the command analysis processing ends. If the winning is over (step S505; YES), the effect control CPU 120 adds 1 to the accumulated over winning ball count value stored in the accumulated over winning ball counter provided in the effect control counter setting unit 193. (Step S506), and the command analysis process ends. The cumulative over-winning ball count value indicates the cumulative number of over-winning balls from when the first jackpot (initial hit) round is executed until the low-probability low base state is reached after the end of the jackpot. .

  When the received command is not the special winning opening winning notification command in step S502 (step S502; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether the received command is the special winning opening opening notification command (step S508). ). If the command is a special winning opening opening notification command (step S508; YES), the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S509), the special winning opening winning number counter is cleared, and the special winning opening winning count is set to " In step S510, the command analysis process is terminated.

  When the received command is not the special winning opening opening notification command in step S508 (step S508; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the special winning opening after opening notification command (step S508). S511). If it is a post-winning-gate opening notification command (step S511; YES), a post-winning-gate opening flag is set (step S512), and the command analysis process ends.

  When the received command is not the special winning opening release notification command in step S511 (step S511; NO), as shown in FIG. 29, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a hit start designation command. A determination is made (step S515). If the command is a hit start designation command (step S515; YES), a hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S516), and the command analysis processing is ended.

  If the received command is not the hit start designation command in step S515 (step S515; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is the hit end designation command (step S517). If the command is a hit end designation command (step S517; YES), a hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S518), and the command analysis process ends.

  If the received command is not the hit end designation command in step S517 (step S517; NO), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the received command is a game state designation command (step S519). If the command is a game state designation command (step S519; YES), the on / off state of the high-accuracy flag and the high base flag is switched based on the content of the received game state designation command (step S520). The high-precision flag is provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and is turned on in response to the change to the certain state, and is used for switching between the on state and the off state of the certain change flag on the main board 11 side. In response, the on state and the off state are switched. The high base flag is provided, for example, in the effect control flag setting unit 191 and is turned on in response to the time saving state. The high base flag is used to switch the on / off state of the time saving flag on the main board 11 side. In response, the on state and the off state are switched. Specifically, when the game state designation command designates the high-accuracy high-base state, the effect control CPU 120 turns on both the high-accuracy flag and the high-base flag. When the gaming state designation command designates the high-accuracy low-base state, the high-accuracy flag is turned on, and the high-base flag is turned off. When the game state designation command designates the low-probability high-base state, the high-precision flag is turned off and the high-base flag is turned on. When the game state designation command designates a low-probability low-base state, both the high-probability flag and the high-base flag are turned off. In the present embodiment, since the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in one of the low-probability low-base state and the high-precision high-base state, the received game state specification command specifies the low-probability low-base state. Either a game state designation command or a game state designation command for designating a high-accuracy high base state.

  Subsequent to the process of step S520, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether both the high-accuracy flag and the high-base flag have been turned off (step S521). That is, it is determined whether or not both the high-accuracy flag and the high-base flag are off. If both are not off (step S521; NO), that is, if at least one is on, the command analysis process ends. If both are in the OFF state (step S521; YES), the cumulative over-winning ball count is cleared, the cumulative over-winning ball count is initialized to "0" (step S522), and the command analysis process ends. I do.

  When it is determined in step S519 that the received command is not the gaming state designation command (step S519; NO), the setting according to the other received commands is performed (step S523), and the command analysis process ends. .

In step S504, as in step S903 of FIG. 38, it is determined whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more. If the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more, the special winning opening winning number counting is performed. The value may be updated so as to add one.
By doing so, when the gaming ball enters the special winning opening, for example, when the game is not in the state of the big hit, it is possible to prevent the count value of the special winning opening winning number during the next big hit from deviating from the actual winning number. Can be suppressed.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of the effect control process performed in step S75 of FIG. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 30, the effect control CPU 120 first executes an over-prize notification process (step S150), and then, in accordance with the value of the effect process flag provided in the effect control flag setting unit, One of the processes of steps S170 to S177 is selected and executed.

In the over-winning-prize notification processing in step S150, the special winning opening winning flag is set based on the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening, and the special winning opening winning number count value is set to a value larger than 10 When there is a prize, a notification effect for notifying the over-prize on the notification channel corresponding to the number of the prize is executed, and the notification effect is provided when the large-prize-mouth opening prize flag is not set or the over-prize is not performed. Do not execute.
Specifically, when the special winning opening winning flag is set based on the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening, and when the special winning opening winning number count value is greater than 10, the special winning opening winning If the count value is an odd number, the first notification channel, for example, the reproduction channel Ch0, notifies the user of an over-prize by a notification sound, for example, a notification sound, and sets the special winning opening winning flag, and In the case where the special winning opening winning number count value is greater than 10 and the special winning opening winning number count value is not an odd number, that is, an even number, the notification effect is provided on the second notification channel, for example, the reproduction channel Ch1. For example, a process of notifying that an over-prize has been won by a notification sound is performed.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. For example, in the variable display start waiting process, the image display device 5 determines whether or not a predetermined effect control command (for example, a change pattern designation command, a first change start command, or a second change start command) has been received. A process is performed to determine whether or not to start the variable display of the decorative symbol in. After performing the above-described processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “1”.

  The variable display start setting process in step S171 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. For example, in the variable display start setting process, in response to the start of the special figure game, in order to perform the variable display of the decorative symbol on the image display device 5 and to perform various other effecting operations, the variable pattern start setting process is performed. Processing for determining an effect control pattern or the like is performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “2”.

  The variable display effect processing in step S172 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. For example, in the effect processing during variable display, processing for executing various effects such as variable display of decorative symbols is performed based on the effect control pattern determined in the variable display start setting process in step S171. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “3”.

  The wait process per special figure in step S173 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. For example, in the waiting process per special figure, a process of stopping the fixed decorative symbol is performed. When a big hit occurs, a process of setting a fanfare effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4”. When a loss occurs, a process of controlling the gaming state is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  The big hit start process in step S174 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “4”. For example, in the big hit start process, a process of executing a fanfare effect and a process of setting an opening effect that is executed when the special winning opening is in an open state are performed. After performing the above processing, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5”.

  The processing during the round in step S175 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. For example, in the processing during the round, processing for executing an effect during opening and processing for setting an effect during closing performed when the special winning opening is in a closed state are performed. After performing the above-described processing, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6”.

  The post-round processing of step S176 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “6”. For example, in the post-round processing, processing for executing an effect during closing, or processing for setting an effect during opening when it is not the last round, is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “5”. If it is the last round, a process of setting an ending effect is performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”.

  The post-big hit end processing in step S177 is executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. For example, in the post-big hit end process, a process of executing an ending effect and a process of controlling a gaming state are performed, and the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0”.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing an example of the variable display start setting process executed in step S171 of FIG. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 31, the effect control CPU 120 first determines the final stop symbol (fixed decorative symbol) by reading the EXT data in the display result designation command, for example. Step S701). Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern based on the fluctuation pattern (step S702). That is, the effect control CPU 120 sets the effect control pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main board 11 as the use pattern. Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 executes a suspension digestion process (step S703). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 sets the decorative symbol variation time according to the variation pattern as an initial value of the decorative symbol variation time timer value which is a stored value of the decorative symbol variation time timer provided in the effect control timer setting unit 192. Is set (step S704), the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “2” corresponding to the rendering process during variable display (step S172) (step S705), and the variable display start setting process ends.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the variable display effect processing performed in step S172 of FIG. 30. In the variable display effect processing shown in FIG. 32, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the decorative symbol variation time timer value (step S710), and determines whether the decorative symbol variation time timer value has become 0. (Step S711). That is, it is determined whether or not the decoration symbol variation time timer has timed out (whether or not the decoration symbol variation time has elapsed). If the decorative symbol variation time timer value is not 0 (step S711; NO), the execution of the variable display is controlled according to the effect control pattern set as the use pattern in the variable display start setting process (step S712). Then, the variable display effect processing ends. When the decorative symbol variation time timer value becomes 0 (step S711; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “3” corresponding to the special figure waiting process (step S173) (step S713), and the value is changed. The on-display effect processing ends.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing an example of the special figure waiting process executed in step S173 of FIG. In the special figure hit waiting process shown in FIG. 33, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720). If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag has not been set (step S720; NO), the special figure hit waiting process ends.

  If the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag is set (step S720; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the symbol confirmation designation command reception flag (step S721), and stops and displays the fixed decoration symbol (step S722). ). Subsequently, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the confirmed decorative symbol is a big hit symbol (step S723). If the confirmed decorative symbol is not a big hit symbol (step S723: NO), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S726), and the special figure hit waiting process To end.

  If the confirmed decorative symbol is a big hit symbol (step S723: YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the hit start designation command has been received. If the hit start designation command reception flag is not set (step S730; NO), the special figure hit waiting process ends.

  If the hit start designation command reception flag is set (step S730; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the hit start designation command reception flag (step S731). Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 sets a fanfare effect (step S733), updates the value of the effect process flag to “4” corresponding to the big hit start process (step S174) (step S734), and waits for special figure hit. The process ends.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit start process executed in step S174 of FIG. In the big hit start process shown in FIG. 34, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the big winning opening opening flag is set (step S741). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening notification command has been received. If the special winning opening opening flag is not set (step S741; NO), the execution of the fanfare effect set in the special figure hit waiting processing is controlled (step S742), and the big hit start processing ends.

  When the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S741; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special winning opening opening flag (step S743), and sets the opening effect (step S744). Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the mid-round processing (step S175) (step S745), and the big hit start processing ends.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the in-round processing executed in step S175 of FIG. In the processing during the round shown in FIG. 35, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the flag after opening the special winning opening is set (step S751). In other words, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the notification command after opening the special winning opening has been received. If the flag after opening the special winning opening has not been set (step S751; NO), execution of the opening effect set in the big hit start processing is controlled (step S752), and the processing during the round is ended.

  If the post-winning-winning-mouth opening flag is set (step S751; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the post-winning-winning-opening flag after opening (step S753), and sets the effect during closing (step S754). Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “6” corresponding to the post-round processing (step S176) (step S755), and the round processing ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of post-round processing performed in step S176 of FIG. In the post-round processing shown in FIG. 36, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760). That is, effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not a hit end designation command has been received. If the hit end designation command reception flag is not set (step S760; NO), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S761). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening opening notification command has been received. When the special winning opening opening flag is not set (step S761; NO), execution of the closing effect set in the round processing is controlled (step S762), and the post-round processing ends.

  If the special winning opening opening flag is set (step S761; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special winning opening opening flag (step S763) and sets the opening effect (step S764). Then, the value of the rendering process flag is updated to “5” corresponding to the processing during the round (step S175) (step S765), and the post-round processing ends.

  On the other hand, when the hit end designation command reception flag is set (step S760; YES), effect control CPU 120 clears the hit end designation command reception flag (step S766), and sets an ending effect (step S767). ). Subsequently, effect control CPU 120 sets a predetermined ending effect time as an initial value of an ending effect time timer value stored in the ending effect time timer provided in effect control timer setting section 192 (step S768). Then, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7” corresponding to the post-big hit end processing (step S177) (step S769), and the post-round processing ends.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing an example of the post-big hit end processing executed in step S177 of FIG. In the post-big hit end processing shown in FIG. 37, the effect control CPU 120 first subtracts 1 from the ending effect time timer value (step S770), and determines whether the ending effect time timer value has become 0 (step S771). ). That is, it is determined whether or not the ending effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the ending effect time has elapsed). When the ending effect time timer value is not 0 (step S771; NO), the execution of the ending effect set in the processing during the round is controlled (step S772), and the processing after the end of the big hit is ended. When the ending effect time timer value becomes 0 (step S771; YES), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “0” corresponding to the variable display start waiting process (step S170) (step S773), and the big hit ends. The post-processing ends.

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing an example of the over-prize notification processing executed in step S150 of FIG. In the over winning award notification process shown in FIG. 38, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the special winning opening winning flag is set by the process of the command analysis process (step S74 of FIGS. 27 and 28) (step S74). Step S900). That is, in the step S900, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won the special winning opening. When the special winning opening winning flag is not set (step S900; NO), the effect control CPU 120 ends the over winning notification process. When the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S900; YES), the effect control CPU 120 clears the special winning opening winning flag (step S901), and determines whether or not the special winning opening winning number count value is greater than 10. It is determined whether or not it is (step S902). That is, in step S902, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has over-winned the large winning opening.

  If the special winning opening winning number count value is not a value larger than 10 (step S902; NO), that is, if the special winning opening winning number count value is less than 11 (if not winning over, for example, the tenth win) In the case of the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening up to), the effect control CPU 120 ends the over winning notification process. On the other hand, when the special winning opening winning number count value is greater than 10 (step S902; YES), that is, when the special winning opening winning number count value is 11 or more (in the case of over winning, for example, In the case of winning the eleventh, twelfth, thirteenth, etc. gaming balls into the special winning opening), the effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step). S903). That is, the effect control CPU 120 determines that the current value of the effect process flag is “4” corresponding to the big hit start process (step S174), “5” corresponding to the mid-round process (step S175), and “post-round process”. It is determined whether it corresponds to either “6” corresponding to step S176) or “7” corresponding to the post-big hit end processing (step S177). S903; NO), the over-prize notification processing ends.

  If the value of the effect process flag is 4 or more (step S903; YES), effect control CPU 120 determines whether or not the special winning opening winning number count value is an odd number (step S904). If the special winning opening winning number count value is an odd number (step S904; YES), the effect control CPU 120 performs an over-prize notification effect on the first notification channel (step S905). That is, when the large winning opening winning number count value is an odd number, for example, when the winning is the eleventh winning or the thirteenth winning, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0 as the first notification channel. By executing, for example, the eleventh and thirteenth over prize is notified by the first notification sound.

  On the other hand, when the special winning opening winning number count value is not an odd number (step S904; NO), that is, when the special winning opening winning number count value is an even number, the effect control CPU 120 notifies the over-prize notification on the second notification channel. An effect is performed (step S906). That is, when the special winning opening winning number count value is an even number, for example, the twelfth prize or the fourteenth prize, the effect control CPU 120 performs the notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch1 as the second notification channel. By executing, for example, the twelfth or fourteenth over prize is notified by the second notification sound.

  In the present embodiment, a description will be given assuming that the first notification effect and the second notification effect are notification effects in different effect modes, for example, a notification sound. For example, the first notification sound, which is an example of the first notification effect, is a notification sound that is notified by a mechanical sound called “picone”, and the second notification sound, which is an example of the second notification effect, is a sound that is “ufufu”. This is a notification sound to notify.

  After performing the processing of step S905 or step S906, the effect control CPU 120 ends the over-winning-prize notification processing.

  Note that, in step S902, a case has been described where it is determined whether or not the special winning opening winning number count value is greater than 10. In step S902, whether the special winning opening winning number count value is 10 or more. The determination may be made as to whether or not the answer is NO. In this case, a notification effect may be performed for the tenth (prescribed number, upper limit number) winning, for example, a winning corresponding to the tenth winning, and an eleventh or subsequent winning. , The notification mode may be changed.

  It should be noted that the first notification sound and the second notification sound only need to have different notification modes, and are not limited to the notification mode of the mechanical sound and the voice.

  Note that the first notification sound and the second notification sound may be notification sounds of the same effect mode (information mode). Further, one or both of the first notification sound and the second notification sound may be a notification sound that is difficult or unrecognizable for the player. Here, the notification sound that is difficult or unrecognizable for the player may be realized by making the notification sound difficult or unrecognizable according to the frequency band of the output notification sound, or may be output. The notification sound may be realized by setting the volume level of the notification sound to be small or zero to make the notification sound difficult or unrecognizable.

  Note that three or more notification channels may be provided. For example, in the case where three notification channels are provided, the effect control CPU 120 executes a notification effect of notifying the eleventh prize on the first notification channel, and notifying the twelfth prize on the second notification channel. The notification effect of notifying the thirteenth prize on the third notification channel may be executed, and the notification effect of notifying the fourteenth prize on the first notification channel may be executed. Good.

  Note that the notification effect may include three or more effect modes. For example, when performing a notification effect based on an over-winning prize, it is determined which notification mode is to be notified in a plurality of notification effects (notification modes) for each over-prized game ball, and the determined notification effect is determined by the determined notification effect. An over-winning prize may be notified.

Next, the configuration of the sound control board 13 and the control for outputting sound in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 39 is a configuration diagram showing a voice control board and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine.
As shown in FIG. 39, the voice control board 13 (or a voice synthesis IC included in the voice control board 13) includes a decoder 131, a voice data ROM 132, an output I / F (interface) 133, and the like. In addition, the audio control board 13 may include a sound source circuit that generates various sounds, a timing generation circuit that generates a clock for determining processing timing, and the like.

  The decoder 131 reads out the compressed audio data from the audio data ROM 132 and decodes (decodes and expands) the read audio data in accordance with an instruction (command) from the effect control board 12 (the effect control CPU 120). The decoder 131 includes 32 channels (reproduction channels 0 to 31) as audio reproduction channels (also referred to as audio channels), and can simultaneously reproduce 32 independent types of audio. In this embodiment, two channels are paired to output stereo sound, and 16 types of stereo sound can be reproduced simultaneously. A reproduction channel Ch0 is prepared as a reproduction channel capable of reproducing the notification sound as the first notification effect, and a reproduction channel Ch1 is prepared as a reproduction channel capable of reproducing the notification sound as the second notification effect. Ch0 and the reproduction channel Ch1 are paired.

The audio data ROM 132 compresses and stores audio data of audio used for effects and the like.
The audio data may be stored in the ROM of the effect control board 12 or another storage device.

  The output interface 133 mixes the audio data decoded and reproduced in each channel of the decoder 131. Then, the mixed audio data (digital data) is converted into analog data (AD conversion), and the converted analog data is amplified and output from the speakers 8L and 8R.

FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a correspondence relationship between an example of a type of sound used for an effect or the like in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and a channel used for reproducing the sound.
The over-prize notification sound shown in FIG. 40 is a notification sound that is output when a game ball that makes an over-prize wins. The over-prize information sound is an eleventh prize when a plurality of game balls win the large prize port in a short period of time, for example, when an eleventh prize and a twelfth prize occur in a short period. , The output period of the over-prize notification sound for the 12th prize may overlap with the output period of the over-prize notification sound for the 12th prize. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 40, by providing a plurality of reproduction channels, for example, two (reproduction channel Ch0 and reproduction channel Ch1) for over-prize notification sound, over-prize notification by over-prize that can be output at the same timing. The reproduction channel of the sound is different from the reproduction channel of the over-prize notification sound by the immediately preceding over-prize.

  The symbol stop sound is a sound that is output when the decorative symbol stops. The change start sound is a sound that is output when the variable display of the decorative symbol is started. The BGM is output during variable display of a decorative symbol or during a jackpot game state. The notice effect is output when a step-up notice effect in which the effect content changes stepwise as a changing notice effect is performed or when a predetermined notice effect is executed as a changing notice effect. Sound.

  The jackpot determination notification sound is a sound that is output when the jackpot is determined. The jackpot determination notification sound also includes, for example, a sound output when the display result of the jackpot is determined after the decoration pattern inside is stopped. The fanfare is a sound of the fanfare output at the start of the big hit game state to notify that the big hit game state starts.

  The fanfare is output after the display result of the jackpot is determined, but the output period of the jackpot determination notification sound may overlap the output timing of the fanfare. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 40, the jackpot confirmation notification sound that can be output at the same timing and the reproduction channel of the fanfare are different.

  The reach effect is a sound in the BGM or the reach effect when the reach effect is executed. The prefetch notice effect is a sound output when the prefetch notice effect is executed. The error sound is a sound output when various errors such as a winning error occur.

  As shown in FIG. 40, the reproduction channels Ch0 and Ch1 are used for the over-prize information sound, the reproduction channels Ch2 and Ch3 are used for reproducing the symbol stop sound, and the reproduction channels Ch4 and Ch5 are used for reproducing the fluctuation start sound. Are used to play back BGM, the playback channels Ch6 and Ch7 are used, the playback channels Ch8 and Ch9 are used to play the announcement effect sound, and the playback channels Ch10 and Ch11 are used to play the jackpot confirmation notification sound. The reproduction channels Ch12 and Ch13 are used for the reproduction of the fanfare, the reproduction channels Ch14 and Ch15 are used for the reproduction of the reach effect, and the reproduction channels Ch20 and Ch21 are used for the reproduction of the prefetch notice effect. The reproduction channels Ch30 and Ch31 are used for reproducing the error sound.In addition, various voices are prepared, and a reproduction channel is used for each voice, but the description and description are omitted.

As described above, sounds using different playback channels can be played back and output simultaneously. For example, during playback / output of BGM, it is possible to play / output a sound of a notice effect. Also, during the reproduction and output of the over-prize notification sound on the reproduction channel Ch0, the over-prize notification sound is reproduced by the over-prize different from the over-prize during reproduction and output of the notification sound on the reproduction channel Ch0 on the reproduction channel Ch1. It is possible to reproduce / output on channel Ch1.
Thus, even if a plurality of over-wins occur at the same timing or in a short period of time, it is possible to execute the notification effect for each over-win on different channels, thereby improving the interest of the player. it can.

  Further, when the number of channels for reproducing and outputting the over-prize notification sound is one, for example, when a plurality of over-prize (for example, two over-prize) occurs in a short period (for example, the first over-prize). In the case where the second over-prize is generated while outputting the over-prize information sound for the winning, the over-prize information production such as the output of the over-prize information sound for the first over-prize cannot be completed. However, a plurality of notification channels were provided, and an over-prize was generated, resulting in an over-prize notification for the first prize and an over-prize notification for the second prize following the first prize. Is performed using different channels, it is possible to complete the notification effect for each over winning.

  In addition, the reproduction channel for reproducing / outputting a specific type of sound such as a sound output according to the game state (the progress of the variable display and the presence / absence of a notice effect) may not be fixed. The specific audio may be reproduced and output using different reproduction channels. In this way, by changing the reproduction channel for reproducing / outputting a specific sound depending on whether the game state is, for example, a symbol variable display or a reach effect, the degree of freedom of the sound output is increased. Can be improved.

  Note that it is preferable to use different reproduction channels for reproducing sounds that may be output simultaneously. For example, the notice subject is different between a fluctuating notice effect that gives a notice of the display result of the variable display that is being executed and a look-ahead notice effect that gives a notice of the display result of the variable display that is executed after the variable display that is being given. Therefore, they may be executed simultaneously. In addition, the over-prize notification sound by the first prize of the first prize number and the over-prize notification sound by the second prize next to the first prize number at the same timing or the over-prize notification sound There is a possibility that another over-prize information sound will be output at the timing during the output of. Therefore, the reproduction channels used for reproducing these sounds are different.

  Since the number of reproduction channels is limited, it is necessary to use the same reproduction channel for reproducing sounds that are not output simultaneously. In addition, as in the case of a reach effect, by combining audio data of audio in which a plurality of types of audio are combined into one and reproducing the audio data using one reproduction channel, the data amount can be reduced and the processing load can be reduced.

FIG. 41 is a time chart showing an example of a game state and audio output from each reproduction channel.
The following control is executed in the voice control board 13 by a command output from the effect control CPU 120. The example shown in FIG. 41 is obtained by cutting out a scene when the game is controlled to the specific game state as the advantageous state, for example, when the game is controlled to the round game state in the big hit game state.

As shown in FIG. 41, at a certain first timing, a predetermined number (for example, tenth) of game balls pass through the special winning opening, and at a timing before the count switch 23 detects the specified number of winnings, It is assumed that the eleventh game ball in the round game and the twelfth game ball in the round game pass through the special winning opening, and the count switch 23 detects the winning of the specified number of game balls at a subsequent timing.
At this time, the winning of the eleventh game ball in the round game becomes the first over-prize, and the winning of the twelfth game ball in the round game becomes the second over-prize. That is, in the example shown in FIG. 41, two over-wins occur before the count switch 23 detects the specified number of game balls and closes the special winning opening.

  At a certain first timing, the specified number (for example, the tenth) of the game balls passes through the special winning opening, and from the timing after the count switch 23 detects the specified number of winnings, the specified number of game balls is determined. At the timing until the big winning opening is closed by detecting the winning, the eleventh game ball in the round game and the twelfth game ball in the round game may pass through the big winning opening. In this case as well, an over prize is won, and two over prizes are generated by winning the eleventh and twelfth prizes.

Based on the fact that the game ball that becomes the first over-winning prize is detected by the count switch 23, the special winning opening winning number count value is updated to 11, and the large winning opening winning number count value is an odd number. The notification sound (notification sound 1) is reproduced / output by the reproduction channel Ch0. At the timing when the first notification sound is reproduced / output, based on the fact that the game ball which becomes the second over-prize is detected by the count switch 23, the special winning opening count value is updated to 12, and the special winning opening is updated. Since the winning number count value is not an odd number, the second notification sound is reproduced / output by the reproduction channel Ch1.
In other words, in the example shown in FIG. 41, the timing of reproducing / outputting the second notification sound for the second over-winning win while reproducing / outputting the first notification sound for the first over-winning win is overlapped. However, in the present embodiment, since the notification channel (reproduction channel) for performing the notification effect differs depending on the number of over winnings, even if a plurality of over winnings occur in a short time, the notification effect is not generated. It can be executed, and the interest of the player can be improved.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram of a case where each reproduction channel is controlled when outputting an error sound.
More specifically, the illustrated example is a schematic diagram in a case where each reproduction channel is controlled by using audio control data (error-time audio control data) used when outputting an error sound.
As shown in FIG. 42, the error sound is output using the reproduction channels 30 and 31, and this reproduction channel is not used for reproducing other sounds. The error sound must be output at any time when an error occurs, and when an error occurs, the output of another sound may overlap with the error sound. Therefore, the error-time audio control data is used to reproduce the error sound using the reproduction channels 30 and 31 and to execute control to reduce the output (volume) of the audio being reproduced in the other reproduction channels 0 to 29. Data. By using such data to output an error sound while lowering the output of other sounds, the error sound can be emphasized, and the error can be appropriately reported. Note that the audio control data for stopping the output of the error sound may include control data for returning the output (volume) of the audio being reproduced on the reproduction channels 0 to 29 to the original level.
Note that when the output of the other sound is reduced, the sound output level may be reduced or the sound output volume level may be reduced to zero (silence). Good.

FIG. 43 is a time chart illustrating an example of a staging operation in the big hit game state.
More specifically, the illustrated example is a time chart showing an example of the timing of an over prize in a certain round game and a notification effect by the over prize.
FIG. 43 (A) shows a state (open state, closed state) of the special winning opening in the big hit gaming state as a certain scene. Note that time flows from the left side to the right side in FIG. The same applies to FIGS. 43 (B) to 43 (C).

  The upper part of FIG. 43 (B) shows the ON state (detection of game balls) / OFF (non-detection of game balls) of the count switch 23 in the scene of FIG. 43 (A). That is, the upper part of FIG. 43 (B) shows a state of winning a game ball to the special winning opening in the scene of FIG. 43 (A). The numbers attached to the respective ON states represent the winning number winning number count value (the number of the winning in the round). The same applies to the upper part of FIG. 43 (C).

  The middle part of FIG. 43 (B) shows the presence / absence of the notification effect (first notification effect) on the reproduction channel Ch0 due to the over-prize in the scene of FIG. 43 (A), that is, the presence / absence of execution of the first notification effect. . The same applies to the middle part of FIG. 43 (C).

  The lower part of FIG. 43 (B) shows the presence / absence of the notification effect (second notification effect) on the reproduction channel Ch1 due to the over prize in the scene of FIG. 43 (A), that is, the presence / absence of execution of the second notification effect. . The same applies to the lower part of FIG. 43 (C).

  The period indicated by the arrow above the range including the eleventh prize and the twelfth prize in FIG. 43 (C) represents the notification limit time as defined in FIG. 43 (D). I have.

  When the special winning opening winning flag in the command analysis processing (step S74) shown in FIG. 28 is set (step S503) based on the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening, the over winning notification shown in FIG. 38 is set. The processing (step S150) is executed, and if the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S900; YES), the special winning opening flag is cleared (step S901) and the special winning opening winning count value is 11 or more. (Step S902; YES), and if the eleventh game ball has been won in the special winning opening, the special winning opening winning count value is an odd number (step S904; YES). The first notification sound (first over-prize notification sound) is reproduced and output as the first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0 (step S905).

  Also, based on the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening, the special winning opening winning flag in the command analysis processing (step S74) shown in FIG. 28 is set (step S503), and the overrun shown in FIG. The winning notification process (step S150) is executed, and if the special winning opening winning flag is set (step S900; YES), the special winning opening flag is cleared (step S901), and the special winning opening winning count value is reduced. If it is 11 or more (step S902; YES), and if the twelfth game ball has been won in the special winning opening, the special winning opening winning count value is an even number (step S904; NO). ), The second notification sound (second over-prize notification sound) is reproduced and output as the second notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch1 (step S906).

  That is, in the example shown in the figure, at the timing t1, the number of game balls equal to or smaller than the specified number and corresponding to the special winning opening winning number count value 8 is detected by the count switch 23, and at the timing t2, the number of game balls equal to or smaller than the specified number. Then, the game ball corresponding to the special winning opening winning number count value 9 is detected by the count switch 23, and at the timing t3, the game ball corresponding to the special winning opening winning number count value 10 which is the specified number is determined by the count switch 23. When it is detected, the eleventh and twelfth game balls having a winning number exceeding the specified number have entered the special winning opening, and at timing t4, the eleventh (the overwinning 1) The first notification effect on the reproduction channel Ch0 based on the detection of the (th) game ball by the count switch 23. At the timing t5, the second notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch1 based on the detection of the twelfth (the second over-winning) gaming ball to the special winning opening by the count switch 23. .

  In the example shown in the figure, at the timing t1, the number of game balls equal to or smaller than the specified number and corresponding to the special winning opening winning number count value 8 is detected by the count switch 23, and at the timing t2, the number of the game balls is equal to or smaller than the specified number. Then, the game ball corresponding to the special winning opening winning number count value 9 is detected by the count switch 23, and at the timing t3, the game ball corresponding to the special winning opening winning number count value 10 which is the specified number is determined by the count switch 23. At the timing from the detected timing to the closing of the special winning opening by the detection of the specified number of winnings, the eleventh and twelfth game balls that have won the number of winnings exceeding the specified number enter the special winning opening. At the timing t4, the eleventh (first over-winning) game ball to the special winning opening is played. The first notification effect is executed on the reproduction channel Ch0 based on the detection by the event switch 23, and at timing t5, the twelfth (the second over-winning) game ball to the special winning opening is counted by the count switch. 23, the second notification effect may be executed on the reproduction channel Ch1.

  In addition, even when an over-winning occurs, a timer is used to set a notification limit time for limiting the notification effect for notifying the over-winning. It is not necessary to execute a notification effect for winning.

  In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 43 (C), in the over-winning-prize notification processing, the notification limit time is set at the time of the eleventh winning (the first over-winning), and the twelfth winning ( If there is a second prize, an over prize is notified if the twelfth prize is a prize after the elapse of the notification time limit. If the prize has not yet passed, the over prize may not be notified. In other words, when the twelfth prize is awarded within the notification time limit after the eleventh prize, an over prize may not be reported for the twelfth prize.

  If there is an over-prize in the notification time limit, for example, in the over-prize notification processing, at the time of the eleventh prize (the first over-prize) or at the time of the twelfth prize (the second) The notification limit time is set in one or both of the times when the winning is over, and if there is a prize after the thirteenth prize, the prize after the thirteenth prize has passed the notification limit time. If there is any over-prize, the over-prize may be notified while the thirteenth or subsequent prize is a prize before the notification time limit elapses. In other words, in the eleventh and twelfth prizes, each prize is notified by a notification channel corresponding to each prize, and when there is a thirteenth or subsequent prize, the notification limit time is set. The 13th and subsequent winnings may not be notified of the over winning.

  In addition, even when an over-winning occurs, a timer is used to set a notification limit time for limiting the notification effect for notifying the over-winning. The notification effect for winning may be executed in an effect mode in which the player is difficult or unrecognizable.

  In this case, for example, in the over-prize notification process, the notification limit time is set at the time of the eleventh prize (first over-prize), and the twelfth prize (second over-prize) is received. In the case where the twelfth prize is a prize after the elapse of the notification time limit, an over-prize is notified, while the twelfth prize is a prize before the elapse of the notification time limit. May be notified in an effect mode that is difficult or unrecognizable by the player.

  In the above description, the over-prize notification effect has been described by way of an example of notifying by sound. However, two different effect methods using at least one of a plurality of effect means, such as light emission, display, an effect by a character, and the operation of a role object, are used. What is necessary is just to be able to perform an over-winning-prize notification effect using the above channels. Here, the term “channel” may be a control switch, a control channel, a control CPU, a drive unit, control information, or the like for controlling these.

  In the case of performing an over-prize notification effect using two or more effect means, the information effect may be executed by a channel for each effect means. In the over-winning-prize notification production using two production units, the notification by one production unit (for example, voice) and the notification by another production unit (for example, light emission) are superimposed and performed. In addition to the over-prize notification effect, there is also an over-prize notification effect in which an information effect is performed by one effect means (for example, sound) and then an information effect is performed by another effect means (for example, light emission). included. The same applies to an over-prize information presentation effect using three or more effect means.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has an advantageous state (for example, a big hit) that is advantageous to the player when an advantageous condition (for example, a derivation display of a big hit symbol, a stochastic symbol, a small hit symbol, or the like) is established. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a gaming state, a sudden hit, a small hit, and the like, in which a gaming medium is easy to win, for example, an open state, and a second state in which the gaming medium is difficult to win (for example, a closed state). And a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) that can be changed to a state such as a special winning state or a partially opened state, and a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means is in the first state in the advantageous state. 22 (B), etc.), or when at least one of the upper limit winning number winning of the game medium is established, the opening can be changed to the second state. Games (example For example, a variable prize in which a round game in a big hit game state, a control to be in an open state in a sudden hit or a small hit, and the like are performed a predetermined number of times (for example, six times in the case of the first big hit and sixteen times in the case of the second big hit). Control means (for example, the processing in step S139 of the pre-big hit opening processing in FIG. 21 and the processing in steps S365 and S368 of the post-big hit opening processing in FIG. 25) and one open game (for example, all or some rounds) (Eg, a game), based on the game media having won the variable prize unit more than the upper limit prize number (for example, an over prize, etc.), a notification effect execution unit capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a large Based on the winning opening winning flag being set, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the special winning opening winning number count value is an odd number. Therefore, based on the processing for executing the notification effect (notification sound) from the different reproduction channels for the first and second over-winning prizes, and based on the setting of the special winning opening winning flag in step S503, the light emission is performed. , Display, characters, and the like, and the operation of the role object are controlled by different control switches, control channels, control CPUs, drive units, control information, and the like depending on the first and second over-prize winnings, thereby providing a notification effect. A control switch that differs depending on the combination of two or more of the effect means, such as a process to be executed, a sound, a light emission, a display, a character effect, and the like, a combination of two or more effect means. The control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc. control the notification effect. The notification effect executing means includes a first prize number equal to or larger than the upper limit prize number, and a second prize number prize next to the first prize number prize. (For example, a 10th prize and an 11th prize, or an 11th prize and a twelfth prize), and different channels (not notified for a 10th prize that is not a notification target, A reproduction channel Ch0 that is different from the tenth prize to be notified by the tenth prize, a reproduction channel Ch0 that notifies the eleventh prize and a reproduction channel Ch1 that is to notify the twelfth prize, and the tenth prize Are the channels (control switches, control channels, control CPUs, drive units, control information, etc.) to be notified in the eleventh winning, and the channels to be notified in the eleventh winning (control switches, control channels, control CPU, The notification effect is executed using a different channel (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) different from the eleventh prize for notifying the twelfth prize, such as the drive unit and control information. It is characterized by doing.

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be performed on different channels for the first prize number equal to or more than the upper limit prize number and the second prize number prize next to the first prize number prize. In addition, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  Further, a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the gaming machine described above further comprises an information display means for displaying information relating to the game.

  According to such a configuration, since information on the game is displayed, the player can easily recognize the game situation, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming machine described above, the notification effect executing means is configured to provide different notification modes for the first prize number and the second prize number. For example, the notification effect may be performed by a notification sound that is notified by a mechanical sound of “picone” and a notification sound that is notified by a sound of “ufufu”.

  According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the notification effect in the third prize number prize, which is the prize next to the second prize number prize, is the same as that of the first prize. The process may be executed using the same channel as the first winning number (for example, the first over-winning and the third over-winning, in which the count value of the number of wins in the large winning opening in step S904 is an odd number). An over-prize notification effect is executed by the channel Ch0 in S905).

  According to such a configuration, a notification effect can be efficiently executed.

  Next, a modified example will be described.

In the following modified example, a description will be given focusing on a portion different from the above embodiment.
FIG. 44 is a view illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the present embodiment.
FIGS. 44 (a) and (b) are modifications of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, and a part of the modification is shown.
In the game board 2 according to this modification, the game board is formed of an acrylic resin or the like having a light transmitting portion having a light transmitting property. On the front surface of the game board 2, a hitting game ball can flow down, and a substantially circular game area surrounded by a guide rail is formed.

In addition, behind the game board 2, information display means capable of displaying various kinds of game-related information (the image display device 5 is stored in a range of a game area surrounded by guide rails shown in FIG. A liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided on almost the entire area, and thus, almost the entire game area can be used as the liquid crystal display device (LCD). Various game-related information such as various effect displays and information displays can be displayed over the entire surface of the game board 2 (also referred to as a transparent game board) provided by the player. It is possible to visually recognize information relating to the game such as various effects and various display performed by the image display device 5. A decorative member 47 is provided so as to surround a central portion of the image display device 5. , Ri inside the member 47, which each are capable variable display of decorative designs as a plurality kinds of identification information capable of identifying.
In addition, in a normal decoration pattern variation such as a normal reach, the decoration pattern variation display is performed in the central portion of the image display device 5. Therefore, a portion surrounded by the decoration member 47 is particularly referred to as a normal area 5A.

As shown, when the variable display is started, in the normal area 5A surrounded by the decorative member 47 of the image display device 5, the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, "L", "Middle", and "Right" are displayed. In 5R, the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed.
Below the decorative member 47, the first hold display in the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second hold display in the second start winning storage display area 5HR are changed according to the increase / decrease of the number of hold storage. . In addition, when the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are not particularly distinguished, they are referred to as a start winning storage storage area 5H. When the first hold display and the second hold display are not particularly distinguished, they are simply referred to as hold displays.

In the restricted area 19A surrounded by the game nail 19, the fourth symbol display area 38A and the fourth symbol display are synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. In the area 38B, a variable display of the fourth symbol is executed. In addition, in response to the increase / decrease in the number of reserved storages, the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR correspond to the hold display, and the first hold storage display area 38C and the second hold storage display area 38D are displayed. , Display control of the first hold storage and the second hold storage is executed.
In this modification, the fourth symbol display area 38A for the first special symbol, in which the variable display of the fourth symbol for the first special symbol is displayed in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol, and the second special symbol There is provided a fourth symbol display area 38B for the second special symbol in which the variation display of the fourth symbol for the second special symbol is performed in synchronization with the symbol variation display.

  In the state of FIG. 44 (a), if the currently displayed fluctuation display is a super reach having a high jackpot expectation, a transition to a super reach effect as shown in FIG. 44 (b) is performed during the fluctuation of the normal reach. Develop. In the case of developing into a super-reach effect, in the image display device 5, display control of the effect is executed across the normal area 5A (decorative member 47). In this modification, for example, the character EK1 is displayed large in the center portion of the image display device 5 together with the super-reach character EM1, and an effect display indicating that the effect is a super-reach effect with a high expectation of a big hit in the fluctuation is executed. Is done.

  As a predetermined condition, the display control in which the decorative symbol moves in the restricted area 19A in a mode in which the display of the effect symbol displayed in the normal area 5A is reduced with the execution of the super-reach effect display is performed. Be executed. A design in a mode in which the decorative design is reduced is referred to as a small design 51. The small symbol 51 includes small symbol display areas 51L, 51C, 51R corresponding to the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, 5R. As shown in FIG. 44 (b), the player easily confirms the decoration pattern of the currently executed Super Reach by executing the reach effect by the content displayed on the small symbol 51. be able to. In the present modification, the small symbol 51 is displayed as “7 ↓ 7”, which indicates that the super-reach effect display is being executed with the symbol “7”.

  In addition, in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, the fourth symbol display region 38A and the fourth symbol display region 38B display the fourth symbol in the restricted area 19A. The variable display is executed. By such a change display of the fourth symbol, the player can determine whether the currently displayed super reach effect display is an effect corresponding to the first special symbol or an effect corresponding to the second special symbol. Can be recognized.

  Further, when the effect by the super reach is executed, the display of the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR are erased, but even in such a case, the limited area 19A is not displayed. The display control of the first hold storage display area 38C and the second hold storage display area 38D corresponding to the first hold storage and the second hold storage is executed. Therefore, even if the display of the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR disappear from the normal area 5A, the player can recognize the current number of pending storage. It becomes possible.

  As described above, when an effect is performed by the image display device 5 behind the translucent game board 2, it is possible to execute the effect display using substantially the entire surface of the game board. Even when the effect display is performed on the entire surface of the game board, the inside of the restricted area 19A is surrounded by the game nail 19, so that the entry of the game ball as the game medium is restricted. Further, since the inside of the restricted area 19A functions as a light transmitting portion having a light transmitting property, the player can check the display in the restricted area 19A from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1. With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress a situation in which the information display regarding the game in the restricted area 19A becomes difficult to visually recognize when the game ball falls (the display is disturbed).

FIG. 45 is a view illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to another modification of the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 45, during the round game in the big hit game state, in the image display device 5, the display control of the effect is executed across the normal area 5A (decorative member 47). In this embodiment, for example, the character EK2 is displayed large in the center of the image display device 5 together with the display EM2 of the current number of rounds. During the round game, the special variable prize ball device 7 (not shown in FIG. 45) is opened, and the game ball is controlled so as to be easy to win.

  During such a round game, in the restricted area 19A, for example, a right-handed display 54 is displayed to prompt the player to shoot a game ball aiming at the right side of the game area. Further, a big hit symbol display 53 indicating which decorative symbol the current big hit was is displayed. Further, a game ball is won in the special variable winning ball device 7 and an acquired payout display 52 is displayed according to the game ball detected by the count switch 23. The player can obtain information on the big hit by looking at various displays in the restricted area 19A. For example, in the case as shown in FIG. 45, the player must make a right-handed hit during the current jackpot, the jackpot symbol is a decorative symbol “7”, and the currently obtained payout is a “1350” ball Can be confirmed. Note that the acquired number of balls to be displayed is the number of balls to be displayed by adding a value corresponding to the number of prize balls when the game ball that has won the special winning opening passes through the count switch 23. A certain number of payouts. Instead of such a display, a true obtained payout (difference ball) after subtracting the number of game balls hit into the game area may be displayed.

  In this modification, the fourth symbol display area 38A, the fourth symbol display area 38B, and the first hold storage display area 38C and the second hold storage display area 38D are erased during the round game. Although shown, these effect displays may be continuously executed during the round game. In addition, one or both of the fourth symbol display area and the reserved storage area may be displayed. Alternatively, a round number display for displaying the round number may be performed.

FIG. 46 is a view illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to another modification of the present embodiment.
In the above-described modified example, when the super reach effect is executed, the decorative symbol in the normal area 5A is deleted, and the small symbol 51 is displayed in the restricted area 19A. However, a decorative symbol is displayed in each of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right" of the normal area 5A, and the small symbol 51 corresponding to the decorative symbol is always in the restricted area 19A. May be displayed. The display condition when such small symbols 51 are always displayed is that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on. The small symbol 51 may be displayed only while the decoration symbol is changing, or may be displayed while the decoration symbol is changing and may be displayed when the change is stopped as shown in FIG. .

  In such a case, when the super reach effect is executed, the first start winning storage display area 5HL and the second start winning storage display area 5HR displayed in the normal area 5A are not erased. Is also good. In this way, the player can always check the hold display in the normal area 5A.

  In such a case, in the limited area 19A, the fourth symbol display area 38A, the fourth symbol display area 38B, the first start winning storage storage area 38C, and the second start winning storage display area 38D are used. The display corresponding to the symbol and the hold display is executed. In addition, since the display of the small symbol 51 is also executed, the player can confirm the current gaming state in any of the normal area 5A and the restricted area 19A by performing various displays. It becomes possible.

  In the present embodiment, a demonstration display command such as displaying a predetermined effect image on the image display device 5 by transmitting a customer waiting demonstration designation command from the game control microcomputer 100 to the effect control CPU 120 is transmitted. (Demo screen display) may be executed. When such a demonstration display is executed, the normal area 5A may be switched to the demonstration display effect, and any one of the various displays in the restricted area 19A may be deleted. A plurality of data may be deleted, or all data may be deleted.

FIG. 47 is a view illustrating an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to another modification of the present embodiment.
In the above-described modified example, since the interval between the game nails 19 for restricting the entry of the game ball to form the restricted area 19A is narrow, the game ball is configured not to enter the restricted area 19A. However, as shown in the fourth embodiment, the interval between the game nails 19 may be widened so that the game balls enter at low frequency. In such a case, when the game ball passes through the restricted area 19A, any of the displays may be hidden, but the ratio is sufficiently low as compared with the case where the game nail 19 is not provided. In addition, the visibility of the various displays of the player is not so much affected.

  In addition, in the examples shown in FIGS. 44, 45, 46, and 47, the notification effect for notifying the supplementary over prize described in the above embodiment may be executed. In this case, for example, in the restricted area 19A, a channel for executing an information effect for notifying an over-prize or a channel for executing an information effect for notifying an over-prize in the normal area 5A is provided. What is necessary is just to make the channel which alert | reports differently.

  In the examples shown in FIGS. 44, 45, 46, and 47, the information about the game displayed in the restricted area 19A is visible when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front, Instead of a position in front of the game board 2, the player may be made visible when approaching the game board 2 so that the player can view the game board 2 at an angle.

  As described above, the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has an advantageous state (for example, a big hit) that is advantageous to the player when an advantageous condition (for example, a derivation display of a big hit symbol, a stochastic symbol, a small hit symbol, or the like) is established. A gaming machine that can be controlled to a gaming state, a sudden hit, a small hit, and the like, in which a gaming medium is easy to win, for example, an open state, and a second state in which the gaming medium is difficult to win (for example, a closed state). And a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7 or the like) that can be changed to a state such as a special winning state or a partially opened state, and a predetermined period of time after the variable winning means is in the first state in the advantageous state. 22 (B), etc.), or when at least one of the upper limit winning number winning of the game medium is established, the opening can be changed to the second state. Games (example For example, a variable prize in which a round game in a big hit game state, a control to be in an open state in a sudden hit or a small hit, and the like are performed a predetermined number of times (for example, six times in the case of the first big hit and sixteen times in the case of the second big hit). Control means (for example, the processing in step S139 of the pre-big hit opening processing in FIG. 21 and the processing in steps S365 and S368 of the post-big hit opening processing in FIG. 25) and one open game (for example, all or some rounds) (Eg, a game), based on the game media having won the variable prize unit more than the upper limit prize number (for example, an over prize, etc.), a notification effect execution unit capable of executing a notification effect (for example, a large Based on the winning opening winning flag being set, it is determined in step S150 whether or not the special winning opening winning number count value is an odd number. Therefore, based on the processing for executing the notification effect (notification sound) from the different reproduction channels for the first and second over-winning prizes, and based on the setting of the special winning opening winning flag in step S503, the light emission is performed. , Display, characters, and the like, and the operation of the role object are controlled by different control switches, control channels, control CPUs, drive units, control information, and the like depending on the first and second over-prize winnings, thereby providing a notification effect. A control switch that differs depending on the combination of two or more of the effect means, such as a process to be executed, a sound, a light emission, a display, a character effect, and the like, a combination of two or more effect means. The control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc. control the notification effect. The notification effect executing means includes a first prize number equal to or larger than the upper limit prize number, and a second prize number prize next to the first prize number prize. (For example, a 10th prize and an 11th prize, or an 11th prize and a twelfth prize), and different channels (not notified for a 10th prize that is not a notification target, A reproduction channel Ch0 that is different from the tenth prize to be notified by the tenth prize, a reproduction channel Ch0 that notifies the eleventh prize and a reproduction channel Ch1 that is to notify the twelfth prize, and the tenth prize Are the channels (control switches, control channels, control CPUs, drive units, control information, etc.) to be notified in the eleventh winning, and the channels to be notified in the eleventh winning (control switches, control channels, control CPU, The notification effect is executed using a different channel (control switch, control channel, control CPU, drive unit, control information, etc.) different from the eleventh prize for notifying the twelfth prize, such as the drive unit and control information. It is characterized by doing.

  According to such a configuration, the notification effect can be performed on different channels for the first prize number equal to or more than the upper limit prize number and the second prize number prize next to the first prize number prize. In addition, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  In the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming machine described above, an information display for displaying information related to a game (for example, a small symbol, a hold display, a fourth symbol, a right-handed display, a notification effect, and the like). It is characterized by further comprising means.

  According to such a configuration, since information on the game is displayed, the player can easily recognize the game situation, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the player.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming machine described above, the notification effect executing means is configured to provide different notification modes for the first prize number and the second prize number. For example, the notification effect may be performed by a notification sound that is notified by a mechanical sound of “picone” and a notification sound that is notified by a sound of “ufufu”.

  According to such a configuration, the effect of the notification effect can be improved.

  In the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the above, the notification effect in the third prize number prize, which is the prize next to the second prize number prize, is the same as that of the first prize. The process may be executed using the same channel as the first winning number (for example, the first over-winning and the third over-winning, in which the count value of the number of wins in the large winning opening in step S904 is an odd number). An over-prize notification effect is executed by the channel Ch0 in S905).

  According to such a configuration, a notification effect can be efficiently executed.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the above, further comprising a gaming member including a gaming area in which a gaming medium flows down, and the gaming member makes it difficult for the gaming medium to flow down. The information display device may further include a light-transmitting portion having a light-transmitting property, and the information about the game displayed by the information display means may be visually recognized through the light-transmitting portion.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the visibility of the information regarding the game from being hindered by the passage of the game medium.

  In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, the first notification effect and the second notification effect may notify the over-prize in the same manner, or the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be different. The over-winning prize may be notified.

  In the above-described embodiment and modifications, the notification effect for notifying the over-prize may be notified in three or more modes.

In the above-described embodiments and modifications, when there are two production modes of the notification effect for notifying the over-prize, at least one of the notification effects is notified in a mode that is unrecognizable or difficult for the player to recognize. Aspects may be included.
In the case where there are three or more presentation modes of the notification effect for notifying the over-prize, at least one or a plurality (for example, two) of the notification modes are notified to the player in a mode that is unrecognizable or difficult to recognize. A mode of production may be included.

  In the above-described embodiment and modifications, the number of notification channels for executing the notification effect for notifying the over-prize may be three or more. In this case, according to the number of the plurality of channels, each channel is used in order. For example, when three channels are provided, each channel is used like a channel Ch0, a channel Ch1, a channel Ch2, and a channel Ch0. The notification effect may be performed using the notification channel so that the channels are used in order.

In the above-described embodiment and the modified example, when the notification effect for notifying the over prize is provided with the 16 round promotion expectation degree, the presence or absence of the time saving control, the expectation degree of the reserved in-house, and the normal big hit and the probable big hit, the probable change occurs. The selection ratio for selecting one of the plurality of effect modes may be different depending on the degree of advantage such as the ratio.
In this case, for example, depending on which one of the first jackpot and the second jackpot is selected, the selection ratio of selecting one of the plurality of presentation effects of the notification effects is increased, or the jackpot of the six rounds (the When a 16-round jackpot is presented to the player as if the player has been promoted to a 16-round jackpot (second jackpot) by informing that it is a 16-round jackpot after being notified as one big hit, a plurality of notification effects are produced. In order to increase the selection ratio to select any of the effect modes, or to increase the selection ratio to select any of a plurality of notification effect effects when the time saving control is executed after the end of the big hit, In the case of a reserved in-house, the selection ratio for selecting one of the plurality of notification effects should be increased, When promoted to per may be or as selected rate to select one of the representation embodiment of a plurality of notification effect is increased.

Here, the reserved in-house means that at least until the current big hit ends, one or a plurality of pieces of pending information are stored, and in the variable display corresponding to any of the stored reserved information. , The case where the hold information determined to be the next big hit is stored.
For example, when eight pieces of pending information are stored at the time until the current big hit ends (for example, at the time of executing the big hit), a variable corresponding to any one of the eight pieces of pending information is stored. This is the case where the display stores the hold information determined to be a big hit.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment and the modified example, the notification effect for notifying the over-winning prize includes a 16-round promotion expectation degree, presence / absence of time-saving control after the end of the jackpot, an expectation degree of the in-condominium on hold, a normal jackpot and a probable big hit. In such a case, regardless of the degree of advantage such as the probability of change, the winning may be executed in any one of a plurality of types at random for each over-winning prize by random numbers or the like.

In the above-described embodiment and the modified example, when the notification effect for notifying the over prize is provided with the 16 round promotion expectation degree, the presence or absence of the time saving control, the expectation degree of the reserved in-house, and the normal big hit and the probable big hit, the probable change occurs. Any of a plurality of types of presentation modes may be selected and executed according to the degree of advantage such as the ratio.
In this case, for example, when it is the second big hit, the information production of one of the production styles of the plurality of information productions is selected, or it is reported as the big hit of 6 rounds (the first big hit) and then 16 rounds. When a 16-round promoted big hit is shown to the player as having been promoted to a 16-round big hit (second big hit) by informing that it is a big hit, one of a plurality of presentation effects is performed. Or when the time reduction control is executed after the end of the big hit, the notification effect of one of the effect modes of the plurality of notification effects is selected, In the case of, when the notification effect of one of the effect modes of the plurality of notification effects is selected, or when it is a probable big hit or when promoted to a probable big hit It may be or as notification effect of one representation embodiment of the representation embodiment of a plurality of notification effect is selected.

  The embodiments and the like of the present invention have been described above. However, the device configuration, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the image display device 5, the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the ordinary symbol display device Various effecting operations including the displaying operation of the 20 and the general-purpose hold display 25C can be arbitrarily changed and modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the number of prize balls of the special winning opening is “15”, and the count number (the number corresponding to the winning upper limit determination value) is “10”, but may be another example.

  In the above embodiment, the special variable prize ball device 7 is provided at the left and right center of the game area. However, the special variable prize ball device 7 may be provided at the right or left side of the left and right center of the game area. Regardless of the position in the game area, the special variable winning ball device 7 in a form in which an over-win is likely to occur may be arranged. For example, a special variable winning ball device 7 having a maximum width (for example, 135 mm or the like) in width (length in the left-right direction) may be arranged. The special variable prize ball device 7 does not have to have a prize opening door unless the winning is over. For example, the special variable winning ball device 7 may have a movable wing piece, or may have a movable bottom member on which a game ball flows down.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the type of the big hit (the first big hit and the second big hit) is determined based on the value of the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type. Not limited. For example, a specific area may be provided near or inside the special winning opening, and the type of the big hit may be determined based on a game ball entering (passing) into the specific area. . For example, in a case where a probability-variable big hit and a normal big hit are provided, a mode in which the certain-variability big hit is determined based on a game ball entering the specific area may be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, the big hit game state is controlled based on the big hit symbol being displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. The mode of performing is not limited to this. For example, a specific region is provided near or inside the second start winning opening, and the game state is controlled to a big hit game state based on a game ball entering (passing) into the specific region. You may be in.

  Note that, in the above-described embodiment, a mode in which a plurality of types of special symbols such as numbers or symbols 0 to 9 are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is described, but the variable display is not limited to such a mode. For example, a special symbol to be variably displayed may be different from a special symbol derived and displayed as a variable display result. In other words, a special symbol that is not included in the plurality of types of fluctuating special symbols may be derived and displayed as a variable display result, or a special symbol that is not specially derived and displayed as a variable display result among a plurality of types of fluctuating special symbols. May be included. Also, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of special symbols, and a mode in which variable display is executed using only one type of special symbol may be used. As the variable display using one type of special symbol, for example, the one type of special symbol may be blinked (lighting / extinguishing may be repeated alternately). That is, the repetition of lighting and extinguishing may be variable display. And even in this case, the one type of special symbol may be derived and displayed (lighted) last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be. The same applies to variable display of other symbols (for example, ordinary symbols, decorative symbols, etc.).

  For example, in the above description, the “ratio” is not limited to a relationship such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, but may be a relationship such as A: B = 100%: 0%. This is a concept that also includes relationships (that is, a concept that includes allocation such that one is 100% and the other is 0%). Further, when A is said to have a higher ratio than B, the concept includes a case where A is 100% and B is less than 100%, and a case where B is 0% and A is larger than 0%. is there.

For example, in the above description, “voice” is not limited to voices of characters, people, animals, and the like, but is a concept including sounds such as mechanical sounds and electronic sounds.
Further, for example, in the above description, “mechanical sound” is not limited to mechanical sound such as electronic sound, but is a concept including sound of characters, persons, animals, and the like.
That is, in the above description, “voice” and “mechanical sound” are concepts including voices of characters, persons, animals, etc., mechanical sounds, electronic sounds, and the like, respectively. It is not limited.

  In addition, for example, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control board 12 of a variation pattern indicating a variation mode such as a variation time, a type of reach effect, and the presence or absence of a pseudo-run, one variation is started when the variation is started. Although the example in which the pattern designation command is transmitted has been described, the variation pattern may be notified to the effect control board 12 by two or more commands. Specifically, when notifying by two commands, the game control microcomputer 100 uses the first command to determine whether or not there is a pseudo-run, whether or not there is a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is used to indicate the type of reach and the presence or absence of a re-lottery effect. A command indicating the fluctuation time and the fluctuation mode after 2 stops) may be transmitted. In this case, the effect control board 12 may perform the effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the microcomputer 100 for game control notifies the fluctuating time by each of the two commands, and the effect control board 12 selects the specific fluctuating mode executed at each timing. Is also good. When two commands are sent, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt. After the first command is sent, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the next timer interrupt). The second command may be transmitted. Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the order of transmission can be appropriately changed. As described above, by notifying the variation pattern by two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern designation command can be reduced.

  Further, for example, using a frequency that is a game value of a size specified from the recording information of a game recording medium such as a prepaid card or a membership card, a game score for use in the game is given and given. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a player plays a game by hitting a gaming ball enclosed in the gaming machine into a gaming area using the gaming score or a gaming score given by winning a game.

  Also, in the above description, an example in which a game medium is used as a game machine is described. However, the game machine according to the present invention is not limited to a game machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as prizes, and may be a game medium such as a game ball. The present invention can also be applied to a sealed-type gaming machine that gives a score when the condition for giving a prize is satisfied.

  In addition, a gaming machine may be provided in which a large hit type or a normal big hit is provided as a big hit type, and based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be a positive big hit, after the big hit game ends, the gaming machine is controlled to a positive change state. Also, for example, a special variable winning prize ball device provided with a predetermined probable variable area inside, a probable change is determined based on the game ball passing through the probable variable area in the special variable prize ball device during the big hit game, The configuration shown in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine controlled to be in a probable change state after the end of the big hit game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a case has been described in which a plurality of types of special symbols and decorative symbols “1” to “9” are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed. Not limited to For example, the symbol variably displayed and the symbol derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol different from the symbol variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and the variable display may be executed using only one type of symbol. In this case, for example, variable display may be performed by alternately turning on and blinking the one type of symbol display. Also in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be something.

  The programs and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium. The distribution may be performed by pre-installing the storage device in the storage device. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for implementing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.

  The game can be executed not only by installing a removable recording medium, but also by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 1 Pachinko game machine 2 Game board 3 Game machine frame 4A First special symbol display device 4B Second special symbol display device 5 Image display device 5D Cumulative over-winning ball count display area 5E Cumulative prize ball count display area 5H Starting prize memory display Area 5HL First Start Winning Memory Display Area 5HR Second Start Winning Memory Display Area 6A Ordinary Winning Ball Device 6B Ordinary Variable Winning Ball Device 7 Special Variable Winning Ball Device 8 Speaker 9 Lamp 11 Main Board 12 Production Control Board 13 Voice Control Board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal symbol display 21 Gate switch 22A First starting port switch 22B Second starting port switch 23 Count switch 38A Fourth symbol display area 38B Fourth symbol display area 38C First hold storage display area 38D 2 Hold storage display area 100 Microcomputer for game control Data 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I / O
120 Effect control CPU
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 display control unit 124 random number circuit 125 I / O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when the advantageous condition is satisfied,
A variable winning means capable of changing to a first state in which the game medium is easy to win, and a second state in which the game medium is difficult to win;
In the advantageous state, the state changes to the second state when a predetermined period elapses after the variable winning means is set to the first state, and when at least one of the upper limit winning number winning of the game medium is established. Variable prize control means for executing a predetermined number of open games that can be performed,
In one open game, a prize notification effect execution means capable of executing a prize information effect when a game medium is equal to or more than the upper limit number of prizes, when the variable prize means is won,
Notification effect execution means capable of executing any notification effect from among a plurality of notification effects having different degrees of expectation controlled in the advantageous state,
Variable display means for variably displaying identification information;
Decoration variable display means for performing variable display of decoration identification information in response to variable display of identification information,
Information display means capable of displaying information relating to a game, and information relating to a game value given by a game medium winning in the variable prize means;
A light-transmitting portion , which is an area separated by the obstacle means of the game medium and is provided outside the movable area of the game medium, and has a light-transmitting property;
With
The prize notification effect executing means uses a different channel for a first prize number equal to or greater than the upper limit prize number and a second prize number next to the first prize number prize. Perform the production ,
Is displayed as information on the previous SL game value overlaps the light transmitting portion,
When the first notification effect is executed, the decoration identification information is displayed at the first position. When the second notification effect having a higher degree of expectation than the first notification effect is executed, the decoration identification information is different from the first position . reduced decorative identification information in a second position overlapping the light transmitting portion still appears,
A gaming machine characterized by that:

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