JP6648956B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

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The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, performs a game by firing a game medium on a first path or a second path provided in a game area, and is fired on the second path. comprising a first state game media as possible input prize, and the second state launched game media is difficult winning impossible or winning the second path, the variation winning device that changes, performs variable display, wherein The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state in which a variable winning device is changed to a first state.

  As a gaming machine, a game medium such as a game ball is fired into a game area by a launch device, and when a game medium wins a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player. There is something to be done. Further, variable display means for variably displaying (variable display) the identification information when the game medium wins the winning area (start condition is satisfied) is provided, and the display result of the variable display of the identification information is displayed on the variable display means. There is a configuration in which when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is obtained, the game can be controlled to a specific game state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player.

  In such a gaming machine, when a transition is made to the specific gaming state, a first notification is issued on the display screen of the liquid crystal display to instruct the player to right-click, "Please right-click!" If the game media has won the special winning opening before the time elapses, the notification is terminated.On the other hand, if the game media does not win the special winning opening before the predetermined time has elapsed, furthermore, "right-handed "Please do it" is output from a speaker (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-178432 A

  The technique described in Patent Literature 1 is for informing a right-handed instruction to a player by a plurality of types of information in different modes. It is only for giving instructions more accurately.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and has as its object to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of a game by a notification mode.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention performs a game by firing a game medium (for example, a game ball) on a first route or a second route provided in a game area, A variable prize device (for example, a variable prize device that changes between a first state in which the game medium fired on the second path can win, and a second state in which the game medium fired on the second path cannot win or hard to win) A special variable prize ball device 7 or the like, which is capable of performing a variable display, and controlling the variable prize device to a first state in an advantageous state, wherein the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous state, Notification means (for example, using a part or all of the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9) for executing a notification effect for instructing the player that the game medium should be fired on the second route. First right-handed instruction notification A Comprises a portion, etc.) to perform R1~ third right-handed instruction notification AR3 like, the notification means, the notification effect is capable of executing a plurality kinds of representation embodiment in accordance with the value applied to Yu technique's ( For example, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 executes the processes of steps S186 and S187 based on the processes of steps S606 and S607), and during the period in which the advantageous state is controlled, the notification effect is produced. It can be executed by changing the mode, after the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during the execution of the notification effect, when the power supply is restarted, the notification effect, the power supply before the stop Regardless of the effect mode, it is executed in a specific effect mode, and a holding storage unit (for example, a first special figure holding storage unit 591A or the like) that stores information related to variable display as holding storage information. (2) special figure holding storage unit 591B and a determination unit (for example, based on a random number value extracted after executing step S209) based on the random number value stored in the holding storage unit. A) determining whether the variable display to be executed based on the extracted random number value is a big hit, and further determining the type of the big hit in advance); Further comprising: an advantage state effect execution means (for example, a portion for displaying “acquired 140” or “10 times prize”) for executing an effect during the advantageous state based on the winning. In the state, the effect executing means ends the advantageous state when the on-hold storage information corresponding to the determination made by the determining means to be in the advantageous state is stored in the on-hold storage means. Also continue the effect during the advantageous state (for example, if it is determined in the pre-reading determination that there is a hold memory to be a big hit game state, when the big hit game state ends, the effect during the advantageous game state is not terminated, A portion in which the effect during the advantageous gaming state is continuously executed until the transition to the big hit gaming state based on the execution of the variable display based on the hold memory in the big hit gaming state).
(1) In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, another gaming machine performs a game by firing a game medium (for example, a game ball) to a game area, and the game medium moves to a start area provided in the game area. After passing, variable display of identification information capable of identifying each is performed based on the start condition of the variable display being satisfied, and when the derived display result becomes an advantageous display result, a predetermined display in the game area is performed. An advantageous game state (for example, a jackpot game state or a time reduction state) in which a variable prize device (for example, a special variable prize ball device 7 or the like) provided in an area (for example, the right game area 2B) is changed to a state in which game media can enter. Notification means for executing a notification effect for instructing a player to emit a game medium to the predetermined area when the gaming machine is controlled to the advantageous gaming state (e.g., For example, the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, and a part for performing the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 using part or all of the game effect lamp 9) are provided. The means gives the notification effect to the player during or after the control of the advantageous gaming state, out of a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, the first right-handing instruction information AR1 to the third right-handing instruction information AR3). (E.g., a portion in which CPU 120A of effect control microcomputer 120 executes steps S186 and S187 based on the processes of steps S606 and S607), and plays the start area. The variable display of the identification information for which the medium has passed but the start condition has not yet been satisfied is stored as a temporary storage up to a predetermined upper limit. When the game medium passes through the starting area, the display result of the variable display of the identification information based on the passage of the game medium is stored in the storage unit (for example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 591A or the second special figure reservation storage unit 591B). A determination unit for determining whether the result is the advantageous display result (for example, based on a random number value extracted after performing step S209 (based on a random number value stored in the holding storage unit)), Based on whether the variable display executed based on the big hit is a big hit, and further, the type of the big hit is determined in advance), and based on the game medium entering the variable winning device in the advantageous gaming state, And a means for executing an effect during the advantageous game state (for example, a portion for displaying “acquired 140 pieces” or “10 times winning”), wherein the effect during the advantageous game state is further provided. The effect executing means, when the variable display of the identification information determined to be the advantageous display result by the determining means is stored in the holding storage means, the effect during the advantageous game state even after the advantageous game state ends. (For example, if it is determined in the pre-reading determination that there is a hold memory in the big hit game state, the effect in the advantageous game state is not ended when the big hit game state ends, and the big hit game state is held. A portion in which the effect during the advantageous gaming state is continuously executed until the jackpot gaming state shifted based on the execution of the variable display based on the memory).

According to this arrangement, the effect is produced in the distribution known effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In the gaming machine of (1), the notifying means continuously performs the notification effect during the control of the advantageous gaming state, and performs a predetermined trigger during the control of the advantageous gaming state (for example, at the start of a round). Or, at the end, at the time of winning, or the like, the effect mode of the notification effect is changed (for example, the right-hand instruction information AR2A is changed to the right-hand instruction information AR2B, and the right-hand instruction information AR2B is changed to the second right-hand instruction information AR2). Etc.).

  In such a configuration, the presentation mode of the notification presentation sequentially changes at a predetermined opportunity during the control of the advantageous game state. Thereby, by paying attention to the change in the presentation mode of the notification presentation, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (1) or (2), a variable display device (first and second) that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of them and derives a display result. The second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), and a specific display result determined in advance as a variable display result of the identification information on the variable display device. A specific game state control means for controlling a game state (such as a big hit symbol or a fixed decorative symbol of a big hit combination); and determining whether or not to control the specific game state before the variable display result of the identification information is derived. And a notifying means, wherein the notifying means continuously performs the notifying effect during the control of the advantageous gaming state, and performs the notifying effect in accordance with a result of the judgment by the notifying means. It may be changed aspects.

  In such a configuration, whether or not to control to the specific game state is determined before the variable display result of the identification information is derived, and the presentation mode of the notification effect is changed according to the determination result. Thereby, the player can perceive the display result by paying attention to the change of the presentation mode of the notification presentation before the variable display result is derived, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during the execution of the notification effect, the power supply starts again. In this case, the notification effect may be executed in a predetermined effect mode (for example, the first right-handed instruction information AR1 or the like) regardless of the effect mode before the power supply is stopped.

  In such a configuration, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during the execution of the notification effect, the notification effect is executed in a predetermined effect mode when the power supply is started again. This eliminates the possibility of erroneous presentation of the notification effect when the power is restored, and prevents confusion for the player.

  (5) A variable display device that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols and decorative symbols) that can identify each of the gaming machines in any one of the above (1) to (4) and derives a display result. (The first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), and a specific display result (a jackpot symbol and a fixed decorative symbol of a jackpot combination etc.) determined as a variable display result of the identification information are derived. A specific game state control means for controlling a special game state (a big hit game state, a time saving state, a time saving with a certain change state, etc.) as the advantageous game state, and the variable winning device when the specific game state is set. And a first variation mode in which the game medium is easy to enter (for example, a mode in which a large winning opening is opened for 29 seconds or a period until ten prize balls are generated) and the first variation mode. Control is performed between the first state and the second state in any of the second change modes (for example, a mode in which the special winning opening is opened for only 0.5 seconds) in which the technical medium is difficult to enter. Possible variable winning control means (for example, CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 for executing the processing of steps S114 to S117), and a signal indicating that the game medium should be fired in the predetermined area (for example, a firing position designation signal, etc.) ) For outputting a firing signal (for example, processing in steps S173, S175, etc.) for outputting the same to the outside of the gaming machine (for example, CPU 104 for performing test terminal processing in step S30), and a game medium. For outputting a signal (for example, a launch position designating signal) to the outside of the gaming machine, indicating that the game should be launched into the first predetermined area. Signal output processing means (for example, CPU 104 for executing the test terminal processing of step S30) for executing signal output processing (for example, the processing of steps S173 and S175), and the signal output processing means of the variable prize device. Regardless of whether the change mode is the first change mode or the second change mode, the common firing signal output process is executed (for example, the processes of steps S173 to S175 are performed based on the determination of No in step S171). (Execute).

  In such a configuration, a signal indicating that the game medium should be emitted to the predetermined area is output to the outside regardless of whether the change mode of the variable winning device is the first change mode or the second change mode. Is commonly executed. Thereby, fairness of the game can be maintained.

  (6) In the gaming machine of any of the above (1) to (5), after the advantageous gaming state ends, the game medium should be fired toward a region other than the predetermined region (for example, the left gaming region 2A). After the end of the advantageous game state, which notifies the player of the fact that the game is completed, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 using the image display device 5, the speakers 8L, 8R, and a part or all of the game effect lamp 9 is provided. To the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, etc.), and the post-end-of-advantageous-game-state notifying means outputs the post-end notification in a plurality of types of effect modes (for example, first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to AL4). 4 left-hit instruction notification AL4, etc.) in the effect mode according to the effect mode of the information effect performed by the notification means and the value given to the player after the end of the advantageous game state. It may be.

  In such a configuration, the interest in the game can be improved by paying attention to the notification mode after the end of the advantageous game state.

  (7) A variable display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (special symbols, decorative symbols) capable of identifying each of the gaming machines in any one of the above (1) to (6) and deriving a display result. (The first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the image display device 5 and the like), and a specific display result (a jackpot symbol and a fixed decorative symbol of a jackpot combination etc.) determined as a variable display result of the identification information are derived. When it is done, a specific game state control means for controlling the specific game state (such as a big hit game state, a time saving state, a time saving attached change state, etc.) as the advantageous game state, a game progress control, and control information (effect control) Command control) (game control microcomputer 100), and effect control means (effect control) for controlling the effect based on the control information received from the game control means. A starting prize device (a normal prize) which is provided in a CPU 120A of the control microcomputer 120 and in a region other than the predetermined region (such as the left game region 2A) and satisfies the condition for executing the variable display of the identification information as the game medium enters. A ball device 6A), wherein when the game medium is fired toward the predetermined area in the specific game state, the game control means If the game medium is fired toward the predetermined area during the normal gaming state, the variable prize device is set to be more disadvantageous to the player than to fire the game medium outside the predetermined area. Variable winning control means to be controlled (the part where the game control microcomputer 100 performs the time reduction control in the ordinary symbol processing in step S26, and step S114 To S120) and a variable start control information transmitting means (for game control) for transmitting variable start control information (variation start command) based on the execution of the variable display after the specific game state ends. The microcomputer 100 performs the process in step S264) and the non-variable control information (for example, 20 seconds) based on the lapse of a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds) without performing the variable display after the specific game state ends. Non-variable control information transmitting means (processing performed by the game control microcomputer 100 in step S250) for transmitting a customer waiting demonstration designation command), and the effect control means is controlled to the specific game state. Specifying a state time notification (right-handed instruction notification) to notify the player that the game medium should be fired to the predetermined area based on the The technique state notification means (the part where the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 performs the notification based on the processing of steps S607 and S612) and the variable start control information after the specific game state ends. Based on the end of a specific game state, the end means for notifying the player that the game medium should be fired out of the predetermined area based on the end of the specific game state (the left-handed instruction notice) (CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120). Performs the notification based on the processing of steps S844 to S850), and the notifying unit after the end of the specific game state does not receive the variable start control information after the end of the specific game state. When the non-variable control information is received, notification is also performed after the end (the CPU 12 of the effect control microcomputer 120). A may also be a step S188, the processing section performs the S189) as.

With such a configuration, even when the specific game state is different from the normal game state, even if the game medium emission area that is advantageous to the player is different, the area where the game medium is to be emitted is given to the player. Since the notification is made, the player is prevented from continuously hitting the game medium in the disadvantageous area. Further, after the specific game state ends, for example, if the game medium continues to be hit in a predetermined area, the game medium hardly wins in the start winning device outside the predetermined area, and the variable display is not executed. Is difficult to execute the post-end notification based on the reception of the variable start control information, but after the predetermined period elapses even if the variable display is not executed, the post-end notification based on the reception of the non-variable control information can be performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from continuously hitting the game medium in the predetermined area unnecessarily.
Note that, when the game medium is fired toward the predetermined area when in the specific game state, it is more advantageous for the player than when the game medium is fired toward areas other than the predetermined area. In the big hit game state or the time saving state as described above, the variable winning device is in the first state and the probability of entry of the game medium becomes higher than the starting winning device, so that the number of prize balls associated with the occurrence of the prize can be increased or changed. Including that the start condition of the display is easily satisfied.
Further, when the game medium is fired toward the predetermined area during the normal game state, it is more disadvantageous for the player than when the game medium is fired toward the area other than the predetermined area. When the device enters the second state and the probability of entry of the game medium becomes lower than that of the start winning device, the number of winning balls due to the occurrence of a prize is reduced, and the variable display start condition is hardly satisfied. .

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an example of connection between a main board and various control boards and electric components. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the microcomputer for payment control. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the content of an effect control command, etc. It is explanatory drawing which illustrates the content of a payout control command, etc. 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. It is a figure which illustrates a fluctuation pattern. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a game control data holding area. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a port output in the microcomputer for game control. It is an explanatory view showing an example of a port input in the microcomputer for game control. It is a figure showing the example of composition of the production control pattern, etc. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a port output in the microcomputer for payout control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a port input in the microcomputer for payout control. It is a figure showing various signals outputted from the outside. It is a flow chart which shows an example of game control main processing. 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 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 flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of an information output process. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing output timing of a closing state signal. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a prize ball process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a test terminal process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of payout control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the timer interruption process for payout control. It is a flowchart which shows an example of main control communication processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of payout information output processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of production control main processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of effect control process processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a variable display start setting process. It is a part of the flowchart which shows an example of the firing area notification determination processing in the variable display start setting processing. It is a part of the flowchart which shows an example of the firing area notification determination processing in the variable display start setting processing. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a waiting process per special figure. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a configuration example of a right strike instruction notification pattern table. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting mode in right strike instruction | indication alerting. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting | reporting mode in right strike instruction | indication alerting. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the demonstration effect start waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a demonstration effect process. It is a flowchart which shows an example of a gate passage process. It is a figure which illustrates the notification mode in left-handing instruction | indication notification. It is a figure which illustrates the notification mode in left-handing instruction | indication notification. FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing an output example of a launch position designation signal and the like and an operation example of launch area notification. FIG. 8 is a timing chart showing an output example of a launch position designation signal and the like and an operation example of launch area notification. It is a figure which shows another example of the alerting | reporting mode in right strike instruction | indication alerting | reporting.

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

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, at the lower left of the game area). 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 (light emitting diode), and is identified in a special symbol game as an example of a variable display game. A special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information), is variably displayed (variably displayed). 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 composed of numerals indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. The present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is only necessary that a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of a seven-segment LED to be turned on and a light to be turned off are set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. A symbol number corresponding to each of a plurality of types of special symbols is given. As an example, symbol numbers “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 by the first special symbol display device 4A is also referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed by the second special symbol display device 4B is also referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 2. The image display device 5 includes, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device), 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 symbol display area which is a variable display unit divided into a plurality of variable displays, for example, three, a decorative symbol which is a plurality of types of identification information (decoration identification information) each of which can be identified is variably displayed. In the display area of the image display device 5, for example, a color symbol (also referred to as a “fourth symbol”) may be variably displayed in a color symbol display area. Such a variable display of a decorative symbol and a color symbol 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. In response to the start of either the change of the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A or the change of the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B in the special figure game, "left", In the "middle" and "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R, the variation of the decorative symbols (for example, scroll display in the vertical direction) is started. Thereafter, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special 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 (final stop symbol) which is the variable display result of the decoration symbol is stopped and displayed. Each of the decorative pattern display areas “left”, “middle”, and “right” is movable within the display area of the image display device 5 so that the decorative pattern can be displayed in a reduced or enlarged manner. You may.

  The decorative symbols variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" include, for example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters "1" to "8" or Chinese characters). Numbers "1" to "8", English characters "A" to "H", eight character images related to a predetermined motif, combinations of numbers, characters or symbols and character images, etc. The character images are For example, a decorative image showing a person, an animal, an object other than these, a symbol such as a character, or any other graphic may be used. In addition to these eight kinds of decorative symbols, a blank symbol (a symbol that does not constitute a big hit combination) may be included. 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", respectively.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning storage display area 5H is also arranged. In the start prize storage display area 5H, a hold storage display for variably displaying the hold number (special figure hold storage number) is displayed. Here, the suspension of the variable display is based on that the game ball enters (starts winning) 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 prize ball device 6B. A start condition (also referred to as an “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special figure game or a variable display of a decorative symbol is satisfied, but the variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. Occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the big hit game state or the small hit game state.

  As an example, the start winning storage display area 5H is provided with a plurality of display portions whose display colors are changed from left to right in order from the variable display game in which the starting condition is first satisfied based on the occurrence of the start winning. I have. Then, when the starting condition (first starting condition) of the special figure game using the first special figure on the first special symbol display device 4A is established based on the game ball entering the first starting winning opening, or When the starting condition (second starting condition) of the special figure game using the second special figure in the second special symbol display device 4B is established based on the game ball entering the second starting winning opening, the normal non-display (transmission) is performed. One of the display portions (colors) (for example, the leftmost display portion among the non-displayed display portions) is changed to the normal display (colored). In the start winning prize storage display area 5H, a number indicating the number of special figure reserved storages may be displayed so that a player or the like can recognize the number of special figure reserved storages. A display for displaying the number of special figure reservation storages may be provided together with the start winning storage display area 5H or instead of the start winning storage display area 5H. For example, the special figure reservation display includes the first reserved storage number as the number of valid starting prize balls entered into the first starting prize hole formed by the normal prize ball device 6A and the second variable storage prize ball device 6B. The total reserved storage number, which is the total value of the second reserved storage number as the number of effective start winning balls that have entered the start winning opening, is identifiably displayed. The special figure reservation display is configured to include, for example, the number (for example, eight) of LEDs corresponding to the upper limit value (for example, “8”) in the total reserved storage number.

  The game area formed on the board of the game board 2 includes a left game area 2A (first game area) on the left side and a right game area 2B (second game area) on the right side when viewed from the top of the image display device 5. There is. The left game area 2A, which is the first game area, and the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, may be separated by, for example, an end face of the image display device 5 or an arrangement PL of nails in the game area. When the game ball fired from the hitting ball firing device and driven into the game area is guided to the left game area 2A which is the first game area, for example, the game ball is guided along the nail array PL, It is impossible or difficult to guide to the right game area 2B, which is the second game area.

  In the left game area 2A, a normal winning ball device 6A is provided. For example, the normal winning ball device 6A is provided below the center of the image display device 5. The normal winning prize ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept in a fixed open state by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. As described above, in the left game area 2A, the normal winning prize ball device 6A that forms the first starting winning port through which the game ball can always enter is provided.

  In the right game area 2B, an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B and a passage gate 41 are provided. For example, the normal variable prize ball device 6B is provided below and to the right of the image display device 5, and the passage gate 41 is provided above the normal variable prize ball device 6B (to the right of the image display device 5). The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wings that is changed between a closed state at a vertical position and an open state at a tilt position by a solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. (Ordinary electric accessory) to form a second starting winning opening. 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 does not enter the second starting winning opening. Becomes On the other hand, in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B, when the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory is in the on state, the movable wing piece is in the tilting position, so that the game ball enters the second starting winning opening. State (first state). In addition, even when the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is in the closed state (second state), although the game ball can enter the second starting winning opening, the game ball enters more than in the open state. You may comprise so that possibility may become low. As described above, in the right game area 2B, the normal variable prize forming the second starting winning opening that changes between the first state in which the game ball can enter and the second state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A ball device 6B is provided.

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

  A game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A is detected by, for example, the first starting switch 22A shown in FIG. A game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B (for example, a proximity switch) shown in FIG. Photo sensor). The presence or absence of an abnormal winning is determined based on the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 25 in addition to the detection result of the second starting port switch 22B, and a security signal is externally output based on the detection of the occurrence of the abnormal winning. I just need. Based on the detection of the game balls by the first starting port switch 22A, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls (prize game media), and the first reserved storage number is a predetermined upper limit value. If it is (for example, “4”) or less, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting port switch 22B, a predetermined number (for example, three) of the game balls are paid out as prize balls, and if the second reserved storage number is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit value, The second start condition is satisfied. The number of prize balls paid out based on the detection of a game ball by the first starting port switch 22A and the 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 variable winning ball device 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in the right game area 2B which is the second game area. The special variable winning ball device 7 includes a special winning opening door that is driven to be opened and closed by a special winning opening door solenoid 82 shown in FIG. 2, and the special winning opening door changes between an open state and a closed state by the special winning opening door. To form As an example, in the special variable winning 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. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7, when the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door is in the ON state, the special winning opening door opens the special winning opening. A game ball that has entered the special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7 is detected by, for example, the count switch 23 shown in FIG. Based on the detection of a game ball by the count switch 23, a predetermined number (for example, 14) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Note that the number of prize balls is an example, and another number (for example, 15) may be used.

  At a predetermined position of the game board 2 (in the example shown in FIG. 1, at the lower left of the game area), a normal symbol display 20 is provided. As an example, the ordinary symbol display device 20 is configured by an LED or the like, and variably displays an ordinary symbol (also referred to as “ordinary symbol” or “ordinary symbol”) which is a plurality of types of identification information different from a special symbol (variable symbol). indicate. Such a variable display of ordinary symbols is called an ordinary game (also referred to as a “normal game”). The ordinary symbol display 20 variably displays the ordinary symbols, for example, by lighting a plurality (two) of decorative lamps (or LEDs) in a predetermined order. In addition, the normal 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 includes, for example, numerals indicating “0” to “9”. A plurality of types of ordinary symbols composed of symbols indicating "-" or "-" may be variably displayed. A plurality of types of ordinary symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding to each of them. 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. Further, a general-purpose reservation indicator for displaying the general-purpose reserved storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passage gate 41 may be provided.

  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. Further, 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 (for example, 10) of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on detection of the game balls that have entered any of the general prize ports by the general prize ball switch 24. 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 (for example, the normal prize ball device 6A, the normal variable prize ball device 6B, the special variable prize ball device 7, etc.) in the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  At a lower right position of the gaming machine frame 3, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 31 operated by a player or the like to fire a game ball as a game medium toward the 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 (the amount of rotation) 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 included in the hitting ball firing device, or a touch ring (touch sensor). At a predetermined position of the gaming machine frame 3 below the game area, a game ball paid out as a prize ball or a game ball loaned by a predetermined ball rental machine is held so that it can be supplied to the hitting ball launching device (reservation). ) Is provided. For example, an operation button 30 that can be operated by a player by a pressing operation or the like is provided at a predetermined position on the near side on the upper surface of the upper plate.

  The ordinary symbol display by the ordinary symbol display 20 is an ordinary symbol display in which a game ball passing through the passage gate 41 provided above the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. After the general symbol starting condition for executing the variable display of the ordinary symbol is established at 20, the general symbol start condition for starting the variable display of the ordinary symbol, such as the end of the previous ordinary symbol game, is satisfied. It starts based on what you do. In this ordinary symbol game, when a predetermined time elapses after the variation of the ordinary symbol is started, the fixed ordinary symbol which is a variable display result of the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol (a symbol per ordinary symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "a symbol per ordinary symbol". On the other hand, if the ordinary symbol other than the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “the ordinary symbol loss”. 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.

  The special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is performed when the game ball that has entered the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning prize ball device 6A is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. After the first start condition is satisfied, the process is started based on the first start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state. In the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B, the game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. After the second start condition is satisfied, the processing is started based on the second start condition being satisfied, for example, by ending the previous special figure game, the big hit game state, or the small hit game state.

  In the special figure game using the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after a special symbol variable display is started and a predetermined time (special symbol variation time) elapses, the special symbol variable display result is obtained. Is stopped (derived display). At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol, the special display result becomes "big hit", and a predetermined special symbol (small hit symbol) different from the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In this case, the result is a "small hit" as a predetermined display result, and if a special symbol other than the big hit symbol or the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed, the result is "losing". After the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as an advantageous gaming state (specific gaming state). Here, the advantageous game state may be any state that is advantageous to the player, and is not limited to the big hit game state, and is a concept including a small hit, a probable change state, and a time reduction state. Further, after the variable display result in the special figure game becomes “small hit”, the small hit game state is controlled to be different from the big hit game state. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as an example, the numbers indicating “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are set as a big hit symbol, and the numbers indicating “2” are set as small hits. The symbol is shown as a symbol, and the symbol indicating "-" is a lost symbol. In addition, each symbol such as a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, and a losing symbol in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is a special symbol different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. Alternatively, a special symbol common to both special figure games may be a big hit symbol, a small hit symbol, or a lost symbol. The big hit symbol or the small hit symbol may be a predetermined symbol (for example, “U”) instead of a special symbol indicating a number in order to make the player unrecognizable or difficult to recognize.

  In this embodiment, among the special symbols indicating the numbers "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9", which are the big hit symbols, the special symbols indicating the numbers "3" and "7" The symbol is a 16-round big hit symbol, the special symbol showing the numbers “5” and “9” is an 8-round big hit symbol, and the special symbol showing the number “1” is a two-round big hit symbol. In the big hit game state (16 round big hit state) as a multi-round specific game state which is controlled after the 16 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7. The special variable winning ball device 7 is opened by opening the special winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) as the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Is changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player. The special winning opening door having the special winning opening opened during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening, thereby changing the special variable winning ball device 7. Is changed to a second state disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended.

  In the 16 round big hit state, the number of times of execution of the round which is the opening cycle of the special winning opening is the first round number (for example, “16”). The game in the 16-round big hit state in which the number of rounds executed is “16” is also referred to as a 16-time open game. In such a 16-round jackpot state, 15 payouts are obtained each time a game ball wins a special winning opening. When the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the first state, game balls can enter the special winning opening, and when the special variable winning ball device 7 is in the second state, game balls cannot enter the special winning opening or It should be difficult to enter.

  In the big hit game state (8 round big hit state) as a multi-round specific game state that is controlled after the 8 round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the big winning opening door of the special variable winning ball device 7. The special variable winning ball device 7 is opened by opening the special winning opening in a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) as the first period or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Is changed to a first state that is advantageous to the player. The special winning opening door having the special winning opening opened during the round receives the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 2 and then closes the special winning opening, thereby changing the special variable winning ball device 7. Is changed to a second state disadvantageous to the player, and one round is ended. In the eight round big hit state, the number of rounds executed is the second round number (for example, “8”) smaller than the first round number in the 16 round big hit state. The game in the eight round big hit state in which the number of rounds executed is “8” is also referred to as an eight-time open game. In such an 8-round jackpot state, 15 payouts are obtained each time a game ball wins a special winning opening. Note that the 16 round big hit state and the 8 round big hit state are also referred to as a first specific game state. In addition, the eight round big hit state is not limited to the one in which the number of rounds executed is smaller than that in the 16 round big hit state. For example, the number of rounds executed is the same (for example, 16 rounds), and a big prize in each round game is won. By changing the opening pattern of the mouth, the number of round games in which a payout can be substantially obtained may be “16 rounds” or “8 rounds”. In this case, in the 8 round big hit state, 8 rounds of the 16 round games have an open pattern with a long open time (for example, 29 seconds), and the remaining 8 rounds have a short open time (for example, 0.1 second). In the 16 round big hit state, all 16 rounds have a long open time (for example, 29 seconds).

  In the big hit game state (two round big hit state) as the small round specific game state controlled after the two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the special variable winning ball device 7 is played in each round. The second period (for example, 0) in which the period in which the first state is changed to an advantageous state for the player (the period in which the special winning opening is opened by the opening / closing plate) is shorter than the first period in the big hit game state as the multi-round specific game state. .5 seconds). Further, in the two-round big hit state, the number of rounds executed is a third round number (for example, “2”) that is even smaller than the second round number in the eight round big hit state.

  In the two-round big hit state, the number of executions of the round may be controlled so as to be the third round number, and other control is performed in the same manner as the big hit game state as the multi-round specific game state. Is also good. The game in the two-round big hit state in which the number of rounds executed is “2” is also referred to as a two-time open game. In the two-round jackpot state, in a predetermined prize-ball apparatus provided separately from the special variable prize-ball apparatus 7 in each round, a predetermined prize port to be a large prize port is changed from a closed state to an open state. Accordingly, the second state that is disadvantageous to the player may be changed to the first state that is advantageous to the player, and the state may be returned to the second state after a predetermined period (the first period or the second period) has elapsed.

  In the two round jackpot state, if a game ball wins in the special winning opening, fifteen balls will be obtained, but the opening period of the special winning opening is the second period (0.5 seconds), which is very short. Therefore, the two-round big hit state is a big hit gaming state in which a payout is not substantially obtained. The two-round big hit state is also referred to as a second specific game state. The big hit game state as the small round specific game state is not limited to the one in which the number of rounds executed is smaller than the big hit game state (16 round big hit state or 8 round big hit state) as the multi-round specific game state. For example, the number of rounds to be executed is set to 16 rounds or 8 rounds, and the upper limit period (for example, 2 seconds) during which the large winning opening is opened in the small round specific game state is the upper limit period (for example, 29 seconds) in the multi round specific game state. (Seconds). That is, the big hit game state as the small round specific game state is that the period during which the large winning opening is changed to the open state in each round is the second period shorter than the first period in the multi-round specific game state, The number of executions may be at least one of the third round number smaller than the first round number (or the second round number) in the multi-round specific game state.

  Among the special symbols indicating the numbers "3" and "7", which are the 16 round jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "3" is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, and the 16 round jackpot is selected. After the end of the state, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed in which the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shorter than in the normal state (low-probability low base state). A game state in which such time-saving control is performed, but in which the later-described probability change control (probability change control) is not performed, is one of special game states, and is referred to as a time-saving state (or a low-probability-high base state). The normal state is a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state or a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from the probability change state and the time saving state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). As described above, the same control as in the case where the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on) is performed. The time-saving control in the time-saving state is performed when any one of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed and a variable display result of “big hit” is satisfied first. It should just end. Like the special symbol indicating the number “3”, the 16-round jackpot symbol that is controlled to the time-saving state after the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game is 16 rounds. It is usually called a big hit symbol (also called "16 round non-probable big hit symbol"). Further, the fact that the 16-round non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is "big hit" is called "16 round normal big hit" (also referred to as "16 round non-probable big hit").

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "3" and "7", which are the 16 round jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "7" is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, and the 16 round jackpot is selected. After the end of the state, the probability change control (probability change control) is continuously performed together with the time saving control. The game state in which the probable change control is performed together with the time saving control is one of special game states, and is referred to as a time-saving probable change state (or a highly accurate high base state). By performing the variable probability control, in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher than the normal state or the time reduction state. So improve. Probable change control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes "big hit" regardless of the number of times the special figure game is executed. Alternatively, like the time-saving control, the certainty-variable control has a condition that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and that the variable display result is “big hit”. When the condition is satisfied, the process may end. Like the special symbol indicating the number of "7", 16 rounds in which the jackpot game state based on being stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is completed and then controlled to a probable change state such as a high-precision high base state The big hit symbol is referred to as a 16-round surely big hit symbol. In addition, the fact that the 16-round probability changing big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is "big hit" is called "16 round probability changing big hit".

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "5" and "9", which are the eight round jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "5" is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, and the eight round jackpot After the end of the state, time reduction control (time reduction control) is performed in which the fluctuation time (special figure fluctuation time) of the special symbol in the special figure game is shorter than in the normal state (low-probability low base state). A game state in which such time-saving control is performed, but in which the later-described probability change control (probability change control) is not performed, is one of special game states, and is referred to as a time-saving state (or a low-probability-high base state). The normal state is a specific gaming state such as a big hit gaming state or a normal gaming state as a gaming state different from the probability change state and the time saving state, and is an initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 (for example, when a system reset is performed). As described above, the same control as in the case where the initialization process is executed after the power is turned on) is performed. The time-saving control in the time-saving state is performed when any one of a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) of the special figure game is executed and a variable display result of “big hit” is satisfied first. It should just end. Like the special symbol indicating the number of “5”, the eight round big hit symbol controlled to the time saving state after the big hit gaming state based on being stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game has eight rounds. It is usually called a jackpot symbol (also called "8 round non-probable variable jackpot symbol"). In addition, the fact that the eight round non-probable big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is "big hit" is called "8 round normal big hit" (also referred to as "8 round non-probable big hit").

  Of the special symbols indicating the numbers "5" and "9", which are the eight round jackpot symbols, the special symbol indicating the number "9" is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, and the eight round jackpot After the end of the state, the probability change control (probability change control) is continuously performed together with the time saving control. The game state in which the probable change control is performed together with the time saving control is one of special game states, and is referred to as a time-saving probable change state (or a highly accurate high base state). By performing the variable probability control, in the variable display of each special figure game or decoration symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the probability of being controlled to the big hit gaming state becomes higher than the normal state or the time reduction state. So improve. Probable change control may be continued until the next variable display result becomes "big hit" regardless of the number of times the special figure game is executed. Alternatively, like the time-saving control, the certainty-variable control has a condition that the special figure game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) and that the variable display result is “big hit”. When the condition is satisfied, the process may end. Like the special symbol indicating the number of "9", eight rounds in which the big hit game state based on being stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is completed and then controlled to a probable change state such as a high-precision high base state The big hit symbol is referred to as an eight-round probability changing big hit symbol. In addition, the fact that the 8 round probability changing big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is “big hit” is called “8 round probability changing big hit”.

  After the two-round big hit state ends based on the fact that the special symbol indicating the number of “1” as the two-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the probability change control is continuously performed. Whether or not the time-saving control is performed after the end of the two-round big hit state may be determined depending on whether or not the time-saving control is performed before the two-round big hit state is reached. That is, in the special figure game executed when the time saving control is not performed, after the two-round big hit state based on the stop display of the fixed special symbol indicating the number “1”, the certainty change control is performed. While the time saving control is not performed, it is controlled to a time-saving non-saving time change state (high accuracy low base state). After the end of the two-round big hit state based on the fact that the fixed special symbol indicating the number "1" is stopped and displayed in the special figure game executed when the time saving control is performed in the time saving state or the time saving fixed change state. Is controlled to a time-saving attached variable state (high-accuracy high-base state) in which the time-variable control is performed together with the time-saving control. Like the special symbol indicating the number “1”, the two-round jackpot symbol in which the probability change control is performed after the jackpot game state based on the stop and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game is performed is the two-round variable symbol. It is referred to as a big hit symbol (also referred to as a "big hit big hit symbol"). The fact that the two-round probability changing big hit symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display result is "big hit" is called "two round probability changing big hit" (also referred to as "sudden probability" or "sudden probability changing big hit"). In addition, the "probability" when the time-saving control is performed is also referred to as a "probability during time reduction", and the "probability" when the time-saving control is not performed is particularly referred to as "probability outside the time reduction".

  The low-probability low-base state and the low-probability high-base state are collectively referred to as a “low-probability state”. The high-accuracy high-base state and the high-accuracy high-base state are collectively referred to as “high-accuracy state”. The low-probability low-base state and the high-probability low-base state are collectively referred to as a “low-base state”. The low-probability high-base state and the high-precision high-base state are collectively referred to as a “high-base state”.

  When the time reduction control is performed, the control is performed such that the normal symbol display device 20 shortens the fluctuation time (normal fluctuation time) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game than in the normal state, or the variable of the normal symbol in each ordinary symbol game. Control to increase the probability that the display result is "per-figure" as compared with the normal state, and tilt control of the movable wing piece in the normal variable winning prize ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "per-figure". And the control to increase the number of times of tilting than in the normal state, such that the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening, and the second starting condition is Control that is advantageous to the player by increasing the possibility of establishment is performed. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination. As described above, the control which is advantageous to the player by making it easy for the game ball to enter the second start winning opening together with the time saving control is also referred to as a high opening control (or an advantageous opening control). By performing the high opening control, the frequency of the second start winning opening being in the enlarged opening state is increased as compared to when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second starting condition for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B becomes easy to be satisfied, and the special figure game can be frequently executed. The time required for the variable display result to become a "big hit" is reduced. Therefore, in the time saving state or the time saving probability changing state, the big hit game state is more likely to be made than in the normal state. The period during which the high opening control can be executed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  In the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a normal variable winning ball device 6B and a passing gate 41 are provided in a right gaming area 2B which is a second gaming area. Therefore, when the high opening control is performed together with the time saving control, if the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B, the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening formed in the normal variable winning ball device 6B ( Easy to enter). Further, since the time saving control is performed, the special figure game can be promptly consumed, and the time until the variable display result becomes “big hit” can be reduced. As described above, during the time-saving control in which the high opening control is performed together with the time-saving control, the optimal firing position (the target firing position) of the game ball in the game area is the right game area 2B.

  After the small hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the small hit game state different from the big hit game state is controlled. In the small hitting game state, a variable winning operation in which the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed from the second state to the first state and then returned to the second state is performed in the same manner as in the two round big hit state. In other words, in the small hitting game state, the operation of opening the large winning port by the large winning port door provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 for the second period is repeatedly executed until the second number is reached. In the small hitting game state, similarly to the two round big hit state, the period in which the special winning opening is opened is the second period, and the number of times of performing the operation for opening the special winning opening is the third round. It suffices if at least one of the numbers is controlled so as to be performed. After the small hitting game state ends, the game state is not changed, and the game state is continuously controlled to the game state before the variable display result becomes “small hit”. That is, the big hit probability just before the control to the small hitting game state is started is maintained (continued) without being changed even after the control to the small hitting game state is finished during the control to the small hitting game state. Is done. In addition, when the time saving control is performed immediately before the control to the small hitting game state is started, the time is changed during the control to the small hitting gaming state and after the control to the small hitting gaming state is finished. No time saving control is performed. The game in the small hitting game state in which the number of times the large winning opening is opened by the variable winning operation is “2” is also referred to as a double-opening game, like the game in the two round big hit state. In addition, when the winning ball device provided separately from the special variable winning ball device 7 is changed to the first state in each round in the two round big hit state, even in the small hitting game state, the same as the two round big hit state. In this embodiment, the winning ball device may be changed to the first state.

  In the jackpot game state as a multi-round specific game state, the gaming ball passes through the special winning opening due to a long upper limit time for opening the special winning opening in each round and a large number of executions of the rounds. Easy to enter). On the other hand, in the two-round big hit state or small hit game state, the upper limit time for opening the big winning opening in each round or the variable winning operation is short, and the number of rounds or the variable winning operation is small. For example, it is difficult for the game ball to pass (enter) the large winning opening. As described above, in the big hit game state, the open state (the first state) in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the big winning port, such as the big hit game state as the multi-round specific game state. ) And a closed state (second state), a first specific game state that can be controlled, and a two-round big hit state, in which the game ball does not easily pass (enter) the special winning opening in the second change state (the second change mode). A second specific game state that can be controlled between a first state) and a closed state (second state) is included. The first specific game state is not limited to the change mode of the special winning opening in all rounds being the first change mode, and the change mode of the special winning opening in at least one round is the first change mode. Whatever is required. That is, the first specific game state may be any state in which the change mode of the special winning opening includes the first change mode. On the other hand, the second specific game state may be any state in which the change mode of the special winning opening is only the second change mode.

  The small hit game state is a special game state different from the big hit game state in that the previous game state is continued after the end. The change mode of the big winning port in the small hit game state is only the second change mode, like the two round big hit state as the second specific game state included in the big hit game state.

  In the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1, a special variable winning ball device 7 is provided in a right gaming area 2B serving as a second gaming area. Therefore, when the big winning opening changes between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) under the control of the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B. Then, when the game ball passes (enters) the special winning opening, there is a possibility that a large number of prize balls are obtained as prizes. As described above, when the special winning opening changes between the open state (the first state) and the closed state (the second state) in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, the optimum firing position of the game ball in the game area. (Launch target position) becomes the right game area 2B. However, in the two-round big hit state and the small hit game state, the big win game state as a multi-round specific game state is caused by the fact that the number of times the large winning opening is opened (the first state) is small and the opening time is short. It is a variation (second variation) in which the gaming ball is less likely to pass (enter) the special winning opening than the variation (first variation) of the special winning opening.

  In the display area of the image display device 5, the variable display of the decorative symbol is performed in correspondence with the variable display of the special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. That is, in the display area of the image display device 5, each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L is based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition being satisfied. , 5C, 5R, the variation of the decorative symbol is started, and the fixed decorative symbol, which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol, is stopped and displayed (derived display) in a predetermined order such as “left” → “right” → “medium”. The procedure for stopping and displaying the fixed decorative symbol is not limited to the one in which the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined order in the “left”, “medium”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", a pattern in which the decorative pattern serving as the fixed decorative pattern may be stopped and displayed at the same time may be included.

  During 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, The variable display state of the decorative symbol may be a predetermined reach state. Here, the reach state is a decorative symbol that is not yet stopped and displayed 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 (“reach variation symbol”). ) Is a display state in which the fluctuation is continuing, 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. Specifically, some of the “left,” “middle,” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (eg, the “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.) When a decorative symbol (for example, a decorative symbol indicating an alphanumeric character of “7”) constituting the determined jackpot combination is stopped and displayed, the remaining decorative symbol display areas (for example, “medium” decoration) that have not been stopped and displayed yet. In the symbol display area 5C, etc.), the decorative pattern is fluctuating, or the decorative symbol is a big hit in all or a part of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. This is a display state in which all or a part of the combination is changed synchronously. In response to the reach state, a character image (effect image imitating a person or the like) different from the decorative design is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5, or the display mode of the background image is changed. Or the variation of the decorative design may be changed. Such a change in the display mode of the character image, the display mode of the background image, and the change in the variation mode of the decorative pattern are referred to as reach effect display (or simply, reach effect).

  Also, 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, and the variable display result may be "big hit". In some cases, a variable display effect for notifying a player is performed in a variable display mode of a decorative symbol or the like. In this embodiment, variable display effects such as “slip” and “pseudo-ream” are set to be executable.

  In the variable display effect of “slip”, the decoration design is changed in all of the decoration design display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right”, and then two or more decoration design display areas (Eg, “left” and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5R, etc.), temporarily display the decorative symbols, and then a predetermined number (eg, “1” or “1”) of the temporarily stopped decorative symbol display areas. In the decorative design display area of “2”) (for example, one or both of the “left” decorative design display area 5L and the “right” decorative design display area 5R), stop display is performed after the decorative design is again changed. As a result, an effect display for changing the decorative design to be stopped and displayed is performed. Here, the temporary stop display is a stop of the decorative symbol that is performed before the fixed decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (final stop display) when a variable time set for each of a plurality of types of variable patterns described later has elapsed. Indicates display. In addition, in the temporary stop display, while the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, the display is stopped and displayed to the player, for example, by performing a swing fluctuation display or immediately changing the decorative symbol only by a short stop. What is necessary is just to notify that the decorated design is not fixed. Alternatively, even in the temporary stop display, the decorative symbol may be stopped so that the player recognizes that the stop-displayed decorative symbol has been determined, and then the decorative symbol may be changed again.

  In the variable display effect of the “pseudo ream”, based on one of the first start condition and the second start condition of the special figure game being established once, the decorative symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right” After the decoration symbols are changed in all of the display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the decoration symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in all of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The effect display for changing the decoration symbol again (pseudo-running fluctuation) at 5C and 5R can be performed a predetermined number of times (for example, up to four times). As an example, in the variable display effect of “pseudo ream”, one of a plurality of types of pseudo ream chances is configured by the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. The decorative pattern is temporarily stopped and displayed. The pseudo consecutive chances may be determined in advance as a combination of decorative symbols included in the special combination.

  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. Such a variable display mode of the decorative pattern is referred to as a “non-reach” (also referred to as “normal loss”) 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 the reach effect is not executed, the fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined reach-loss combination may be stopped and displayed. Such a variable display result of the decorative pattern is referred to as a variable display mode of “reach” (also referred to as “reach loss”) when the variable display result is “loss”.

  When the special symbol indicating the number of “3”, which is the 16-round normal jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game out of the 16-round jackpot symbol, or becomes the 8-round jackpot symbol. When the special symbol indicating the number of “5”, which is the eight round normal big hit symbol, of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, a predetermined reach is set in response to the variable display state of the decorative symbol being in the reach state. After the effect has been executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined normal jackpot combination is stopped and displayed. Here, the determined decorative symbol that is usually a jackpot combination is, for example, a symbol number 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. Of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, any one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are even numbers “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to stop and display on the predetermined effective line in each of the "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. Such decorative symbols having the symbol numbers of the even numbers "2", "4", "6", and "8" constituting the normal jackpot combination are called normal symbols (also referred to as "non-probable variable symbols"). Then, in response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming a normal big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is stopped. The variable display mode of the displayed decorative symbol is referred to as a “variable display mode” (also referred to as “big hit type”) of “non-probable change” (also referred to as “normal big hit”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. . After the variable display result becomes "big hit" in the "non-probable" big hit type in this way, the state is controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state. State (low-probability high-base state).

  In addition, in response to the fact that the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becomes a 16 round normal big hit symbol, after the predetermined reach effect is executed or without the reach effect being executed, the fixed decorative symbol of the normal big hit combination is executed. Among the "big hit types" of "non-probable change" are, in particular, "first non-probable change", "second non-probable change", or "third non-probable change". It is also called "big hit type". In addition, in response to the determined special symbol in the special figure game becoming an eight round normal jackpot symbol, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, or without a reach effect executed, a fixed ornament symbol of a normal jackpot combination Among the "big hit types" of "non-probable change" are the "big hit types" of "fourth non-probable change" or "fifth non-probable change". Also called.

  When the special symbol indicating the number "7", which is the 16-round jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game out of the 16 round jackpot symbols, or becomes the 8-round jackpot symbol. When the special symbol indicating the number of “9”, which is the eight-round positive jackpot symbol, is stopped and displayed among the special symbols, the variable display state of the decorative symbol is changed to the reach state, and the decorative symbol is displayed. After a reach effect similar to that in the case where the variable display mode is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is not executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined probability-change big hit combination may be stopped and displayed. Here, the determined decorative symbol to be the probability variable jackpot combination is, for example, a symbol number 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. Of the decorative symbols “1” to “8”, one of the decorative symbols whose symbol numbers are odd numbers “1”, “3”, “5”, and “7” is “left”, “middle”, What is necessary is just to stop and display on the predetermined effective line in each of the "right" decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C and 5R. A decorative symbol whose odd number is "1", "3", "5", or "7", which constitutes the probability variable jackpot combination, is called a probability variable symbol.

  When the 16-round probability changing big hit symbol or the 8-round probability changing big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special figure game, the fixed decoration symbol which becomes a non-probable variable big hit combination is stopped and displayed as a variable display result of the decorative symbol. May be provided. As described above, regardless of whether the determined decorative symbol is the non-probable variable jackpot combination or the probable variable jackpot combination, the 16-round probable variable jackpot symbol or the 8 round probable variable jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the determined special symbol in the special figure game. The display mode is referred to as a “probable change” variable display mode (also referred to as “big hit type”) when the variable display result is “big hit”. After the variable display result becomes "big hit" in the "big change" big hit type in this way, the state is controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state. It is controlled to the probable change state (high-probability high-base state).

  In addition, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a 16-round probability changing big hit symbol, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, or without the reach effect being executed, a probability changing big hit combination or a normal The variable design mode of the decorative symbol in which the determined decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is, among the “big hit types” of “probable variation”, particularly “first probability variation”, “second probability variation”, or “third variation”. It is also called "big hit type" of "probable change". In addition, in response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming an eight round normal big hit symbol, after a predetermined reach effect has been executed, or without a reach effect being executed, a probable variable big hit combination, or The variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which the determined decorative symbol of the jackpot combination is stopped and displayed is, among the “big hit types” of “non-probable”, particularly “fourth probable” or “fifth probable” of “big hit”. Type ".

  A re-lottery effect may be executed during the variable display of a decorative symbol in which the determined decorative symbol is a non-probable variable jackpot combination or a probable variable jackpot combination. In the re-lottery effect, after temporarily displaying a decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable jackpot combination in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left," "middle," and "right" on the image display device 5, for example, " In the decorative pattern display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of "left", "middle", and "right", the same decorative pattern is made to fluctuate again, and a decorative pattern (probable variable pattern) which is a probability variable jackpot combination is displayed. One of the decorative symbols (non-probable variable symbols) to be the probability variable jackpot combination is stop-displayed (final stop display) as a fixed decorative symbol. Here, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “non-probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the ornamental design which has been temporarily stopped and displayed is re-fluctuated, and then a non-probable variable jackpot combination is determined. A changing promotion failure effect of deriving and displaying a symbol is performed. On the other hand, when the re-lottery effect is executed when the jackpot type is “probable change”, as the re-lottery effect, the decoration pattern temporarily stopped and displayed is re-fluctuated, and then the fixed decoration that becomes the probable change big hit combination A changing promotion success effect in which symbols are stopped and displayed may be executed, or a changing promotion failure effect may be executed.

  After the determined decorative symbol that is a non-probable variable jackpot combination is derived and displayed, at the start of the jackpot game state or during the execution of a round in the jackpot game state, the next round after one of the rounds ends in the jackpot game state During the period until the start, the period from the end of the last round in the big hit game state to the start of the next variable display game, etc. A promotion effect may be performed. Note that the notification effect similar to the big hit medium promotion effect may be executed during the first variable display game after the big hit game state ends. In the big hit game state, the medium-sized jackpot promotion effect that is executed after the last round is completed may be particularly referred to as an “ending promotion effect”.

  In the jackpot medium promotion production, there is a jackpot medium promotion successful production that informs that there is a promotion where the game state is in a state of probable change even though the confirmed decorative pattern is a non-probable variable jackpot combination, and that there is no promotion in the state of probable change And there is a promotion promotion failure during the jackpot to inform. For example, in the jackpot medium promotion effect, the decorative design is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probable variable design or the probable design is stopped and displayed as the effect display result, or the decorative design is variably displayed. By displaying an effect image different from that described above, the player may be notified of the presence / absence of the promotion to be in the probable change state so that the player can recognize the promotion.

  In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game becoming a probability changing big hit symbol, after the reach effect similar to the case where the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “normal” is executed, or the reach effect is executed. Instead, the regular decoration pattern of the jackpot combination is normally stopped and displayed, and no successful promotion during the fluctuation or promotion during the jackpot is performed, and the player is notified that the "16 round probable big hit" or "8 round probable big hit" is given. The variable display mode when not notified is also referred to as a jackpot type of “latency probability change” among the jackpot types of “probability change”.

  As a fixed special symbol in the special figure game, a special symbol indicating a number of "1" serving as a two round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed, or a special symbol indicating a number of "2" serving as a small hit symbol is stopped and displayed. In some cases, the variable display state of the decorative symbol does not reach the reach state, and one of a plurality of types of fixed decorative symbol combinations predetermined as a second opening chance may be stopped and displayed. In addition, when the special symbol indicating the number of "1" which is a two-round big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game, the variable display state of the decorative symbol corresponds to the reach state. Then, after a predetermined reach effect is executed, a fixed decorative symbol that is a predetermined reach combination may be stopped and displayed. In response to the confirmed special symbol in the special figure game being a special symbol indicating the number of "1" which is a two-round big hit symbol, the variable display mode of the decorative symbol in which various confirmed decorative symbols are stopped and displayed is variable. This is referred to as a variable display mode (also referred to as a "big hit type") of a "probable hit" (also referred to as a "probable big hit" or a "sudden probable big hit") when the display result is a "big hit". After the variable display result becomes "big hit" according to the variable display mode of "probability", the state is controlled to the two round big hit state. (In the case of a time saving medium-accuracy collision) or in a highly accurate low base state without a time saving time-variable state (in the case of a time saving external collision).

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes various types of power supply board 10, main board 11, effect control board 12, sound control board 13, lamp control board 14, payout control board 15, and emission control board 17 as shown in FIG. A control board is mounted. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with a relay board 18 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. Note that the sound control board 13 and the lamp control board 14 may be configured as separate and independent boards from the effect control board 12, or may be configured as one board by being combined with the effect control board 12. In addition, on the back of the pachinko gaming machine 1, various control boards such as an information terminal board are arranged.

  The power supply board 10 is installed independently of each control board such as the main board 11, the effect control board 12, and the payout control board 15, and generates a voltage used by each control board and mechanical components in the pachinko gaming machine 1. For example, the power supply board 10 generates AC 24 V, VLP (DC +24 V), VSL (DC +30 V), VDD (DC +12 V), VCC (DC +5 V), and VBB (DC +5 V). The power supply board 10 may have the backup power supply circuit 500 and the clear switch 501 mounted thereon. The backup power supply circuit 500 may include a capacitor that is charged from a power supply line of VDD (DC +5 V), for example.

  A power supply monitoring circuit may be mounted on the power supply board 10. The power monitoring circuit is a circuit configured using, for example, a power failure monitoring reset module IC and capable of outputting a power cutoff signal. For example, when a predetermined power supply voltage (for example, VSL) used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 exceeds a predetermined value (for example, +22 V), the power supply monitoring circuit outputs a power-off signal in an off state (high level). On the other hand, when the period during which the predetermined power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than the predetermined value continues for a predetermined time (56 ms, for example), a power-off signal in an ON state (low level) is output. Alternatively, the power supply monitoring circuit may output a power-off signal in an ON state immediately when a predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value. The power-off signal may be, for example, a negative-logic electrical signal that is turned on when it goes low and turned off when it goes high. The power cutoff signal output from the power monitoring circuit is amplified by, for example, an output driver circuit mounted on the power supply board 10 and then transmitted to the main board 11 or the payout control board 15 via a predetermined connector or signal line. You. The power-off signal may be transmitted to the main board 11 via the payout control board 15.

  The predetermined power supply voltage to be monitored for outputting the power-off signal is preferably a voltage higher than a specified value (for example, +12 V) in the power supply voltage VDD for switch operation, for example, the power supply voltage VSL. As a result, the power supply voltage VDD for the switch operation decreases, and various switches (for example, the gate switch 21, the first and second start-up switches 22A and 22B, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch 24, the winning confirmation switch 25, and the like). By outputting a power-off signal (turning on) before the operation state of the game becomes unstable, it is possible to prevent the progress of game control based on erroneous detection by various switches. That is, when the power supply voltage VDD for the switch operation decreases, the switch output of negative logic (turned on at a low level) is turned on, but the power supply voltage VSL, which decreases earlier than the power supply voltage VDD, is monitored to supply power. By recognizing that the switch output is stopped, it is possible to wait for power recovery before the switch output is turned on, so that the switch output is not detected.

  Instead of the power supply voltage VSL for driving the solenoid, an arbitrary power supply voltage higher than a specified value in the power supply voltage VDD for operating the switch, such as the power supply voltage VLP for lighting the illuminant, is monitored, and the power-off signal is output. You may make it output. The condition for detecting the stop of the supply of the electric power supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1 from the outside is not limited to the case where the predetermined power supply voltage used in the pachinko gaming machine 1 has become equal to or lower than the predetermined value. Any condition may be used as long as it can detect that the power has stopped. For example, the AC wave of AC24V or the like may be monitored to detect the interruption of the AC wave as a detection condition, or a signal obtained by digitizing the AC wave may be monitored, and when the digital signal becomes flat, the AC wave may be detected. The detection condition of the interruption may be used.

  The clear switch 501 mounted on the power supply board 10 has, for example, a push button structure, and outputs a clear signal that is turned on in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. The clear signal may be any electrical signal that is turned on when it goes low in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. Alternatively, the clear signal may be an electric signal that is turned on when it goes high in response to a predetermined operation such as a pressing operation. The clear signal output from the clear switch 501 is transmitted to the main board 11 via, for example, a predetermined connector or signal line, and is transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15. When the clear switch 501 is not operated, the output of the clear signal is stopped (set to a high level or a low level). Note that the clear switch 501 may have a configuration other than the push button structure (for example, a slide switch structure, a toggle switch structure, a dial switch structure, and the like).

  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. For example, on the main board 11, a game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 100 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a switch circuit 114, and a solenoid circuit 115 are mounted. The switch circuit 114 receives detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, first and second start-up switches 22A and 22B, a count switch 23, a general winning opening switch 24, and a winning confirmation switch 25. The switch circuit 114 captures these detection signals and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 115 outputs a drive signal to each of the solenoids 81 and 82 in accordance with a command from the game control microcomputer 100.

FIG. 3 shows a configuration example of the game control microcomputer 100. The game control microcomputer 100 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a clock circuit 101, a reset / interrupt controller 102, a random number circuit 103, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 104, and a ROM (Read Only).
Memory) 105, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 106, a timer circuit (PIT) 107, and a serial communication circuit (SC
I) 108 and an external bus interface 109.

  The clock circuit 101 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that generates an internal system clock by, for example, dividing an oscillation signal input to a control external clock terminal by two. The internal system clock generated by the clock circuit 101 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 104 for controlling the progress of the game in the game control microcomputer 100. The internal system clock is also supplied to the random number circuit 103, and is used to monitor the frequency of the random number clock, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 102 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 controls various reset and interrupt requests generated inside and outside the game control microcomputer 100. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 102 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low-level signal is input to an external system reset terminal for a certain period. The user reset is a reset generated by a predetermined factor such as generation of a time-out signal of a watchdog timer (WDT) or generation of out-of-designation area prohibition (IAT).

  The random number circuit 103 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that generates numerical data such as a 16-bit random number, which is a random number having a predetermined update range. In this embodiment, on the main substrate 11 side, 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, and a random value for determining a variation pattern. Numerical data indicating each of the MR4 and the random number value MR5 for determining a general-purpose display result is controlled so that it can be counted (updated). 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 CPU 104 processes or updates various types of numerical data by software using a random counter different from the random number circuit 103, such as a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106, based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 103. Thus, numerical data indicating all or a part of the random numbers MR1 to MR5 may be counted. Alternatively, without using the random number circuit 103, the CPU 104 counts (updates) a part of the numerical data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR5 by software using only a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106, for example. It may be. As an example, by processing the numerical data extracted by the CPU 104 from the random number circuit 103 serving as hardware by software, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is updated. The numerical data indicating MR2 to MR5 may be updated by the CPU 104 using software using a random counter or the like.

  The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is used to determine whether or not to control the variable display result such as a special symbol in the special figure game as a “big hit” to a big hit game state, and to set the variable display result to a “small hit” for a small hit. This is a random value used to determine whether or not to control the game state. The big hit type determination random number value MR2 is a random value used to determine the big hit type to one of a plurality of types when the variable display result is “big hit”. The random value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type is a random value used for determining the variation pattern type of the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. Each variation pattern type may be configured to include one or a plurality of variation patterns classified based on, for example, an effect operation performed during variable display of a decorative symbol. It should be noted that among the plurality of variation pattern types, there may be a configuration in which a common variation pattern is partially included, and all of the variation patterns included in one variation pattern type are replaced by the other variation pattern. Some may be configured to be included in the type. The random number value MR4 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative symbol to one of a plurality of types prepared in advance based on the determination result of the variation pattern type. The random number value MR5 for determining the general figure display result determines whether or not to control the normal variable winning ball device 6B to the open state (first state) by regarding the variable display result of the normal symbol in the general figure game as “per common figure”. , Is a random value used for the determination.

  The CPU 104 included in the game control microcomputer 100 executes a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 105, thereby executing a game control in the pachinko gaming machine 1. CPU. When such game control is executed, a fixed data reading operation in which the CPU 104 reads fixed data from the ROM 105, a variable data writing operation in which the CPU 104 writes various variable data in the RAM 106 and temporarily stores the data, and a CPU 104 temporarily stores the variable data in the RAM 106 A variable data reading operation for reading various types of variable data, a reception operation in which the CPU 104 receives an input of various signals from outside the game control microcomputer 100 via the external bus interface 109, the serial communication circuit 108, or the like; A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the game control microcomputer 100 via the interface 109 and the serial communication circuit 108 is also performed.

  As described above, in the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 104 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 105, and hence the game control microcomputer 100 (or the CPU 104) executes (or performs processing). That is, specifically, the CPU 104 executes control according to a program. The same applies to the microcomputer mounted on a board other than the main board 11.

  The ROM 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores control codes, fixed data, and the like indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control). Further, the ROM 105 may store a security check program. The CPU 104 reads the security check program stored in the ROM 105 when the game control microcomputer 100 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and changes the storage content of the ROM 105. A security check process for checking whether or not the operation has been performed is executed. The security check program may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 105. Further, the security check program may correspond to, for example, a security check process for checking the storage contents of an external memory externally connected to the game control microcomputer 100 via the external bus interface 109.

  The RAM 106 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 106 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power supply created in the backup power supply circuit 500 of the power supply board 10. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 106 is stored for a predetermined period.

  The timer circuit 107 included in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit that can generate a real-time interrupt and measure time. The timer circuit 107 only needs to update the timer value according to a change in the signal of the count clock generated based on the internal system clock (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). .

  The serial communication circuit 108 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 is a circuit for inputting / outputting (transmitting / receiving) signals through serial communication with the payout control board 15 (payout control microcomputer 150). The serial communication circuit 108 may be used for bidirectional serial communication with the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15. Further, the serial communication circuit 108 may be used for unidirectional (only transmission) serial communication with the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12. Thus, it is possible to prohibit signal input to the main board 11 from the side of the effect control board 12 and prevent fraud.

  The external bus interface 109 provided in the game control microcomputer 100 includes an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the game control microcomputer 100, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal. Is a bus interface having For example, the external bus interface 109 is connected to an external memory, an external input / output device, or the like external to the game control microcomputer 100, and receives address signals, data signals, various control signals, and the like between these external devices. Any device may be used as long as it can transmit and receive data.

  The effect control board 12 shown in FIG. It is a control board on the sub side independent of the main board 11, Upon receiving the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 18, Image display device 5, Speaker 8L, Various circuits for controlling an effect operation by an effect electric component such as the 8R and the game effect lamp 9 are mounted. That is, The production control board 12 A display operation in the image display device 5, Speaker 8L, All or part of the audio output operation from 8R, For example, all or a part of the lighting / extinguishing operation of the gaming effect lamp 9 or the like. A function is provided for determining the control content for causing the effect electric component to execute a predetermined effect operation.

  The effect control board 12 includes an effect control microcomputer 120 for controlling an effect operation in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program, a VDP (video display processor) 121, and an effect data memory 122.

  The sound control board 13 is a control board for sound output control provided separately from the effect control board 12, and outputs sound from the speakers 8L and 8R based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. And a processing circuit for executing audio signal processing for the purpose. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for controlling the lamp output, which is provided separately from the effect control board 12. A lamp driver circuit for driving is mounted.

  The effect control microcomputer 120 includes a CPU 120A that operates according to a program stored in a built-in or external effect control ROM (not shown). The effect control microcomputer 120 may include a serial communication circuit that inputs (receives) a signal through serial communication with the main board 11 (game control microcomputer 100). CPU 120A of effect control microcomputer 120 causes VDP 121 to perform display control of image display device 5 based on the effect control command as a control signal transmitted from main board 11.

  CPU 120A of effect control microcomputer 120 outputs a command to read necessary data from effect data memory 122 to VDP 121 in accordance with the received effect control command. The effect data memory 122 previously stores character image data and moving image data to be displayed on the image display device 5, specifically, data of persons, characters, figures and symbols (including effect designs), and background images. It has a storage area for storing. The VDP 121 reads image data from a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122 in response to a command from the CPU 120A. Then, the VDP 121 executes display control based on the read image data.

  The CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 reads pattern data constituting an effect control pattern stored in a predetermined area of the effect data memory 122 in advance, and issues various control commands to the audio control board 13 and the lamp control board 14. May be output.

  The payout control board 15 is a sub-side control board independent of the main board 11, receives a control command and a notification signal transmitted from the main board 11, and controls the payout operation of the game balls by the payout motor 51. Various circuits are installed. That is, the payout control board 15 has a function of controlling the payout operation of the prize balls by the payout motor 51. Also, the payout control board 15 may have a function of controlling the ball lending operation by controlling the driving of the payout motor 51 in accordance with, for example, the result of communication with the card unit via the interface board.

  The payout control board 15 has a payout control microcomputer 150 for controlling the payout operation of the game balls in accordance with a program, and a switch circuit 151. The switch circuit 151 has wiring for receiving detection signals from the full tank switch 26 and the ball out switch 27, and receives detection signals from the payout motor position sensor 71, the payout count switch 72, and the error release switch 73. Wiring is connected. Further, the payout control board 15 has a wiring for transmitting a command signal for controlling the payout of the game balls in the payout motor 51 and a command signal for transmitting a display signal in the error display LED 74. Wiring, wiring for performing communication with the card unit via the interface board, and the like are connected.

  Here, the full tank switch 26 is provided, for example, on the side wall of an excess ball passage communicating between the hit ball supply tray and the excess ball tray below the back surface of the game board 2 to detect the full state of the excess ball tray. Things. When a large number of game balls based on a prize ball or a ball lending request are paid out and the hitting supply tray is full, and after the game balls reach the contact, further game balls are paid out, the game balls pass through the surplus ball passage. It is led to a surplus ball saucer. When the game balls are further paid out, for example, a predetermined sensing lever presses the full tank switch 26 to be turned on.

  In addition, the ball cutout switch 27 is installed downstream of the guide rail that guides the game ball to the payout device in which the payout motor 51 is installed, for example, on the back of the game board 2, and through a curved gutter downstream of the guide rail. This is for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the two rows of ball paths that are communicated with each other. As an example, the ball-out switch 27 is locked by a locking piece at a position where it is possible to detect that 27 to 28 game balls exist in the ball path, and the maximum payout number of one unit of ball lending (for example, 100 It is possible to confirm that 25 or more (equivalent to a circle) are secured. The guide rail is for guiding a game ball from a storage tank for storing a game ball as a replenishing ball above the back surface of the game board 2 to a payout device, and a payout motor 51 is provided at a lower portion of the ball passage. Is fixed.

  The error release switch 73 is a switch for releasing the error state by software reset when the payout control microcomputer 150 is controlled to a predetermined error state. The error display LED 74 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and displays an error code corresponding to various errors based on an error flag or the like set by the payout control microcomputer 150.

  FIG. 4 shows a configuration example of the payout control microcomputer 150. The payout control microcomputer 150 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer similar to the game control microcomputer 100, and includes a clock circuit 211, a reset / interrupt controller 212, a random number circuit 213, a CPU 214, a ROM 215, a RAM 216, and the like. , A timer circuit (PIT) 217, a serial communication circuit (SCI) 218, and an external bus interface 219. The random number circuit 213 may have a configuration similar to that of the random number circuit 103 included in the game control microcomputer 100. The serial communication circuit 218 may be similar to the serial communication circuit 108 included in the game control microcomputer 100. What is necessary is just to have the structure of. Also, the payout control microcomputer 150 may not be provided with the random number circuit 213.

  A payout control program is stored in the ROM 215 of the payout control microcomputer 150. In the payout control microcomputer 150, for example, the CPU 214 reads out a payout control program stored in the ROM 215, and performs various processes based on a payout control command transmitted from the main board 11, a communication result with the card unit, and the like. By executing, the payout operation of the game ball is controlled.

  The RAM 216 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150 is provided with an area for holding various data used for controlling the payout operation of the game balls and the like. At least a part of the RAM 216 is a backup RAM that is backed up by a backup power supply created in the backup power supply circuit 500 of the power supply board 10. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 216 is stored for a predetermined time. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 216 is a backup RAM that is backed up.

  The launch control board 17 shown in FIG. 2 is for controlling the launch operation of a game ball by a predetermined launch device according to the operation amount of the operation knob 31. The emission control board 17 is connected to, for example, wiring for transmitting a drive signal from the power supply board 10 or the main board 11, wiring for transmitting a connection signal from the card unit, and wiring from the operation knob 31. The wiring to the motor 61 is connected. The connection signal from the card unit may be branched at the dispensing control board 15 and transmitted to the firing control board 17, or may be transmitted from the card unit to the firing control board 17 without passing through the dispensing control board 15. You may. The firing control board 17 adjusts the driving force of the firing motor 61 according to the operation amount of the operation knob 31. The firing motor 61, for example, elastically deforms the firing spring by the driving force adjusted by the firing control board 17, transmits the urging force of the firing spring to the hitting hammer, and hits the game ball, thereby causing the operation ball 31 to operate the game ball. Is fired toward the game area at a speed corresponding to the operation amount of.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 18 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted 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, and a game effect lamp 9. And a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the effect control command used in this embodiment. The effect control command has, for example, a 2-byte configuration. The first byte indicates MODE (classification of command), and the second byte indicates EXT (type of command). The first bit (the seventh bit [bit 7]) of the MODE data is always “1”, and the first bit of the EXT data is “0”. Note that the effect control command form shown in FIG. 5A is an example, and other command forms may be used. Further, in this example, the effect control command has a 2-byte configuration, but the number of bytes constituting the effect control command may be one, or may be three or more.

  In the example shown in FIG. 5A, the command 8001H is a first variation start command for designating the start of variation of the first special figure in the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A. The command 8002H is a second change start command for designating the start of change of the second special figure in the special figure game by 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 on 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. Here, XXH indicates an unspecified hexadecimal number, and may be any value that is arbitrarily set according to the instruction content of the effect control command. In the variation pattern designation command, different EXT data is set according to the variation pattern to be designated.

  In this embodiment, the first and second change start commands and the change pattern designation command are prepared as effect control commands that are separate from each other. On the other hand, it is configured such that the specification content of which of the first special map and the second special map is to start the fluctuation and the specification content of the fluctuation pattern can be specified by one effect control command. Is also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) which is a change start and a change pattern is prepared, and by the effect control command, It may be possible to specify a special symbol and a change pattern that are the start of change. Here, when the special symbol and the variation pattern that are the start of the variation are configured to be specified by one effect control command, the special symbol (the first special feature) that is the variation start is provided for one variation pattern. In some cases, it is necessary to prepare two types of effect control commands according to the figure or the second special figure). On the other hand, if an effect control command for designating a special symbol to be a change start and an effect control command to specify a change pattern are separately prepared, two types of effect control commands corresponding to the special symbol to be a change start And a number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of variation patterns may be prepared, and the types of commands prepared in advance and the storage capacity of the command table can be reduced.

  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. With the variable display result notification command, for example, as shown in FIG. Which of "1st non-probable change" to "5th non-probable change", "1st probable change" to "5th probable change", "hour reduction outside collision probability", or "hour reduction middle collision probability" in the case of "big hit" , Different EXT data is set.

  In this embodiment, the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result notification command are prepared as mutually different effect control commands. On the other hand, the configuration may be such that the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command and the variable display result indicated by the variable display result notification command can be specified by one effect control command. As an example, EXT data is set corresponding to a combination of a fluctuation pattern and a variable display result (one of “losing”, “big hit”, and “small hit” and a big hit type in the case of “big hit”). An effect control command may be prepared, and the effect control command may be used to transmit information that can specify a fluctuation pattern and a variable display result. Alternatively, the variation pattern and the variable display result may be specified by three or more effect control commands. Here, when the variation pattern and the variable display result are configured to be specified by one effect control command, a plurality of types of effects corresponding to a plurality of types of variable display results are provided for one variation pattern. You may need to provide control commands. On the other hand, if an effect control command for specifying the variation pattern and an effect control command for notifying the variable display result are separately prepared, the number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types of the variation pattern, and the variable display result It is sufficient to prepare a number of effect control commands corresponding to the number of types, and the types of commands prepared in advance, the storage capacity of the command table, and the like can be reduced.

  The command 8F00H is a decoration symbol stop command for designating the stop of the variable display of the decoration symbol in each of the decoration symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R of “left”, “middle”, and “right” on the image display device 5. The decoration symbol stop command may not be transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12. In this case, the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern specified by the variation pattern designation command is specified on the effect control board 12 side, and the elapsed time from the start of the variable display of the decorative symbol is the variable display time. When the number has reached, even if the effect control command from the main board 11 is not received, the fixed decorative symbol may be completely stopped and displayed to determine the variable display result.

  The command A0XXH is a jackpot start designation command (also referred to as a “fan fare command”) for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the jackpot game state. In the jackpot start designation command, for example, the same EXT data as that of the variable display result notification command is set, so that different EXT data is set according to the jackpot type, “hour-saving outside collision probability” or “hour-saving medium collision probability” or the like. Just fine. Alternatively, in the jackpot start designation command, the EXT data set according to the jackpot type or the like may be different from the variable display result notification command.

  The command A1XXH is a special winning opening opening command that designates display of an effect image during a period in which the special winning opening is open in each round, corresponding to the jackpot gaming state. The command A2XXH specifies a display of an effect image (for example, an effect image in an interval between rounds) in a period in which the special winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state at the end of each round, corresponding to the jackpot game state. This command is specified after opening the mouth. In the special winning opening opening command or the special after opening command, for example, the number of rounds executed in the state of 16 rounds (for example, “1” to “16”) or the number of executed rounds in the state of 8 rounds (for example, Different EXT data is set in accordance with “1” to “8”) and the number of rounds executed in the two-round big hit state (for example, “1” or “2”). Depending on whether the state is a 16-round jackpot state, an 8-round jackpot state, or a 2-round jackpot state, a special command for opening a special winning opening and a specifying command after opening a special winning opening are separately prepared. Is also good. On the other hand, the number of types of the production control commands can be reduced by using a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening opening designation command common to the 16 round jackpot state, the 8 round jackpot state, and the 2 round jackpot state. Can be reduced. In the case of the two-round jackpot, the command for opening the special winning opening and the command after opening the special winning opening may not be transmitted. In the big hit gaming state, regardless of whether the big winning opening is in the open state in each round or the big winning opening changes from the open state to the closed state at the end of each round, A continuous effect operation may be performed from the start time to the end time of the state.

  The command A3XXH is a big hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the big hit game state. In the big hit end designation command, for example, the same EXT data as the variable display result notification command and the big hit start designation command is set, so that the EXT differs according to the big hit type, “hour saving outside collision probability” or “hour saving middle collision probability”. The data is set. Alternatively, in the jackpot end designation command, the EXT data set according to the jackpot type or the like may be different from the variable display result notification command or the jackpot start designation command.

  The command A600H is a small hit start designation command for designating the display of an effect image indicating the start of the small hit game state. The command A700H is a small hit end designation command for designating the display of the effect image at the end of the small hit game state. In the case of the small hitting game state, a designation command during opening of the special winning opening or a designation command after opening of the special winning opening may be transmitted, as in the case of the two-round winning state. Alternatively, in the case of the small hitting game state, similarly to the case of the two round big hitting state, the special command during opening of the special winning opening and the specifying command after opening the special winning opening may not be transmitted.

  The command B001H is for executing a special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display apparatus 4A based on the fact that the game ball has won the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A. This is a first start opening winning designation command for notifying that the first start condition has been satisfied. The command B002H is for executing the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B based on the fact that the game ball has won the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Is a second starting port winning designation command for notifying that the second starting condition has been satisfied.

  The command C0XXH is used to display the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure so that the special figure reserved storage number can be specified on the start winning storage display unit 5H or the like provided in the display area of the image display device 5. This is a suspended storage number notification command for notifying the total suspended storage number that is the total value of the suspended storage number. For example, in response to the establishment of one of the first start condition and the second start condition, either one of the first start opening prize designation command and the second start opening prize designation command is transmitted. Subsequently, the main board 11 transmits the information to the effect control board 12. The reserved storage number notification command includes, for example, the total storage number (for example, “1” to “8”) of the reserved data in the first special figure reserved storage unit 591A and the reserved data in the second special figure reserved storage unit 591B shown in FIG. Correspondingly, different EXT data is set. With this, on the side of the effect control board 12, when either the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the effect control board 12 receives the hold storage number notification command transmitted from the main board 11, It is possible to specify the total storage number of the reserved data in the reserved storage unit 591A and the second special figure reserved storage unit 591B.

  In this embodiment, the first and second start-up opening winning designation commands and the number-of-retained-storage designation commands are prepared as effect control commands that are separate from each other. On the other hand, it is configured such that the content of notification of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied and the content of notification of the total number of storages held can be specified by one effect control command. Is also good. As an example, an effect control command in which EXT data is set in accordance with a combination of the established start condition (the first start condition or the second start condition) and the total number of stored memories is prepared. The established start condition and the total number of suspended storages may be specified. Here, when it is possible to specify which one of the first starting condition and the second starting condition is satisfied by one effect control command together with the total number of suspended storages, for example, the upper limit value of the total number of suspended storages is “8”. , It is necessary to prepare a total of 16 effect control commands of 8 types, corresponding to the case where each of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied. On the other hand, if an effect control command capable of specifying which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied and an effect control command capable of specifying the total number of suspended storages are separately prepared, the first If a total of 10 effect control commands are prepared, each of which includes 2 types of effect control commands capable of specifying the start condition and the second start condition, and 8 types of effect control commands capable of specifying the total number of pending storages. Often, the types of commands prepared in advance and the storage capacity of the command table can be reduced.

  The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 is, for example, a payout control command transmitted as an electric signal. The payout control command is set by the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 to transmit the payout control command, and the game control microcomputer 100 is provided based on the setting. This is transmitted to the payout control board 15 by the serial communication circuit 108. In the following description, the transmission operation of the payout control command from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 includes a series of operations by the CPU 104 and the serial communication circuit 108 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. I do.

  For example, a payout notification command as an electric signal is transmitted from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11. The payout notification command is set by the CPU 214 of the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 to transmit the payout notification command, and based on the setting, the serial control of the payout control microcomputer 150 is performed. This is transmitted to the main board 11 by the communication circuit 218. In the following description, the transmission operation of the payout notification command from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11 includes a series of operations by the CPU 214 and the serial communication circuit 218 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150. I do. In addition, in the following description, not only a command of a predetermined operation from one of the main board 11 and the payout control board 15 to the other, but also a notification signal for notifying an operating state of one to the other is a payout control command or a payout control. It shall be included in the notification command.

  FIG. 6A is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of a control command transmitted and received between the main board 11 and the payout control board 15. Various control commands are transmitted and received between the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 and the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 in order to perform various controls relating to the payout operation. Is done. In this embodiment, the payout control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 includes a connection confirmation command and a winning ball number command. The payout notification command transmitted from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11 includes a connection OK command, a winning ball number receiving command, a winning ball end command, and a winning ball preparation command.

  The connection confirmation command is issued at regular intervals (for example, one second) to confirm whether the connection state between the game control microcomputer 100 and the payout control microcomputer 150 is normal. This is a control command transmitted from the computer 100.

  The connection OK command is a control command that the payout control microcomputer 150 transmits as a response signal in response to receiving the connection confirmation command. In the second byte of the connection OK command, different data may be set according to whether or not a predetermined error has occurred in the payout control microcomputer 150 and the type of error when it occurs. Further, different data may be set according to a control state other than the error.

  The prize ball number command is a control command for notifying the number (for example, any one of 0 to 15) of game balls for which a payout request is made, and is transmitted by the game control microcomputer 100 based on the occurrence of a prize. In the second byte of the prize ball number command, different data may be set according to the number of game balls that perform payout balls. The winning ball number reception command is a control command that the payout control microcomputer 150 transmits as a response signal in response to receiving the winning ball number command.

  The prize ball end command is a control command transmitted by the payout control microcomputer 150 based on the end of the prize ball payout operation. The prize ball preparation command is used to notify that the prize ball payout operation is taking a long time, or that the prize ball payout operation is not completed due to a ball lending operation or a predetermined error occurring. Is a control command transmitted by the payout control microcomputer 150. In the second byte of the prize ball preparation command, different data may be set according to the error state, similarly to the connection OK command. The prize ball preparation command enables the game control microcomputer 100 to specify a state in which the prize ball payout operation cannot be started immediately because the ball is being lending, or a state in which the prize ball payout operation is being executed. It may be shown.

  Between the main board 11 and the payout control board 15, in addition to the transmission / reception of the payout control command and the payout notification command by serial communication, the transmission / reception of the payout control signal is also performed. FIG. 6B is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the content of the payout control signal transmitted and received between the main board 11 and the payout control board 15. In this embodiment, the payout control signal includes a connection signal and a payout detection signal.

  The connection signal is output when the main board 11 starts up (when the game control microcomputer 100 starts up), and a signal (notifying the main board 11 that the main board 11 has started up to the payout control board 15). The connection signal is a state in which a prize ball can be paid out, and the connection signal is 1-bit data and is provided from the main board 11 side by one signal line. It may be transmitted to the 15 side.

  The payout detection signal is a signal for notifying the main board 11 of the detection result each time the payout control board 15 detects that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls have been paid out. is there. The payout detection signal is 1-bit data, and may be transmitted from the payout control board 15 side to the main board 11 side by one signal line.

  The ROM 105 included in the game control microcomputer 100 includes, in addition to control codes serving as a game control user program and a security check program, various selection data and determination data used to control the progress of the game, Table data is stored. For example, the ROM 105 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 104 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, the ROM 105 has table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 104 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern for storing a plurality of types of variation patterns of decorative symbols. Table data and the like constituting the table are stored.

  FIG. 7 shows a configuration example of the special figure display result determination table stored in the ROM 105. In this embodiment, the first special figure display result determination table 130A shown in FIG. 7A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B shown in FIG. Are prepared in advance. The first special figure display result determination table 130A stores the variable display result before the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result is derived and displayed in the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as the "small hit" and the small hit game state. It is a table that is referred to to determine. The second special figure display result determination table 130B stores the variable display result before the derived special symbol which is a variable display result in the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is derived and displayed. Based on the random number value MR1 for determining the special map display result, whether or not to control the big hit game state as "big hit" and whether to control the variable display result as the "small hit" and the small hit game state. It is a table that is referred to to determine.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a normal state or a time saving state (low accuracy state) or a probable change state (a high accuracy state including both time saving and no time saving). A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is assigned to the special figure display result of "big hit", "small hit", or "losing" depending on whether there is any. In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, depending on whether the game state is the normal state, the time saving state (low-probability state), or the probable change state (high-probability state), a disturbance for determining the special figure display result is made. A numerical value (determined value) to be compared with the numerical value MR1 is assigned to a special map display result such as “big hit” or “losing”.

  In the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the table data indicating the determined value to be compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is such that the special figure display result is represented as "big hit". "Is the determination data assigned to the determination result of whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state. In each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the game state is the probable change state (high accuracy state), it is in the normal state or the time saving state (low accuracy state). More determined values are assigned to the special map display result of "big hit" than when. As a result, in the probable change state (high-precision state) in which the probable change control is performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special map display result is set to "big hit" as compared to the normal state or the time saving state (low-precision state). When the state is controlled, the probability of being determined increases. That is, in each of the first special figure display result determination table 130A and the second special figure display result determination table 130B, when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probable state, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is compared with the normal state or the time reduction state. The determination data is assigned to the determination result as to whether or not to control to the big hit gaming state so that the probability of being determined to control to the big hit gaming state increases.

  In the setting example of the first special figure display result determination table 130A, a determined value in a predetermined range (a value in a range of “30000” to “30350”) is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. On the other hand, in the setting example of the second special figure display result determination table 130B, the determined value is not assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. With such setting, the variable display result is determined based on the fact that 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, When the variable display result is determined based on the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B, the special figure display result is displayed. The ratio determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state as "small hit" can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the special figure display result is controlled to the small hitting game state by setting the special figure display result to "small hit". In a gaming state in which a game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B, such as a guaranteed change state (highly accurate high base state), it is difficult to obtain a prize ball in a small hitting game state. By avoiding frequent occurrences, it is possible to prevent a decrease in gaming interest due to an extension of the game.

  In the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a determined value in a predetermined range different from the setting in the first special figure display result determination table 130A is assigned to the special figure display result of “small hit”. Is also good. For example, in the second special figure display result determination table 130B, a smaller determined value than in the first special figure display result determination table 130A may be assigned to the "small hit" special figure display result. In this way, the ratio determined to be controlled to the small hitting game state in a high base state such as a time saving state or a time saving probability change state is set lower than in a low base state such as a normal state or a time saving probability change state. You may. Alternatively, the special figure display result may be determined with reference to the common special figure display result determination table regardless of which of the first start condition and the second start condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 8 shows a configuration example of the jackpot type determination table 131 stored in the ROM 105. 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 “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 has been variably displayed (varied) in the special figure game is the first special figure (the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A) or the second special figure (the second special figure). Depending on whether the special symbol display device 4B is a special figure game), the numerical value (decision value) to be compared with the random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is “first non-probable change” to “fifth non-probable change”, It is assigned to a plurality of types of jackpot types such as “first probability variation” to “fifth probability variation” and “probability”.

  In the setting example of the big hit type determination table 131, the assignment of the determined value to the big hit type of “probability” differs depending on whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure. That is, when the fluctuation special map is the first special map, the determined value in the predetermined range (a value in the range of “80” to “99”) is assigned to the “big hit” jackpot type, while the fluctuation special map is Is the second special map, the determined value is not assigned to the big hit type of “probability”. With such a setting, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the fact that 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. And a case where the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types based on the establishment of the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B. Thus, the rate at which the jackpot type is determined to be “probable” can be made different. In particular, in the special figure game using the second special figure, it is not determined that the big hit type is set to “hit” and the state is controlled to the two round big hit state. In a game state in which the game ball easily enters the second starting winning opening formed by the variable winning ball device 6B, avoiding the frequent occurrence of the two round big hit state in which it is difficult to obtain the prize ball, Drop can be prevented.

  Note that, even when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a determined value in a predetermined range different from that in the case where the fluctuation special map is the first special map may be assigned to the "big hit" big hit type. Good. For example, when the fluctuation special map is the second special map, a smaller determined value than when the fluctuation special map is the first special map may be assigned to the "big hit" big hit type. In this way, the rate determined by the "big hit" jackpot type in a high base state, such as a time saving state or a time saving probability change state, is lower than in a low base state, such as a normal state or a time saving no probability change state. You may. Alternatively, the big hit type may be determined with reference to the common table data regardless of whether the fluctuation special map is the first special map or the second special map.

  FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a variation pattern of a decorative symbol. In this embodiment, among the cases where the variable display result is “losing”, the variable design mode of the decorative symbol is “non-reach” and “reach” respectively, Among the cases where the display result is "big hit", the big hit type is any one of "first non-probable change" to "fifth non-probable change" or "first probable change" to "third probable change" and "probable" , And a plurality of variation patterns are prepared in advance in response to the case where the variable display result is “small hit”. Note that the variation 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 (also referred to as a “non-reach loss variation pattern”). A variation pattern corresponding to a case where the display result is “losing” and the variable display mode of the decorative symbol is “reach” is referred to as a reach variation pattern (also referred to as a “reach loss variation pattern”). The non-reach variation pattern and the reach variation pattern are included in a loss variation pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “loss”. A change pattern corresponding to a case where the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit” is called a hit change pattern.

  The RAM 106 included in the game control microcomputer 100 has a game control data holding area as shown in FIG. 590 are provided. The game control data holding area 590 includes a first special figure reservation storage unit 591A, a second special figure reservation storage unit 591B, a game control flag setting unit 592, a game control timer setting unit 593, and a game control counter setting unit. 594 and a game control buffer setting unit 595.

  The first special map reservation storage unit 591A indicates that the first start condition is satisfied in response to the occurrence of the start winning award due to the game ball passing (entering) the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. The hold data of the special figure game in which the first start condition is not satisfied (the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A) is stored. As an example, the first special figure reservation storage unit 591A associates the reservation numbers with the reservation numbers in the winning order to the first starting winning opening, and obtains (extracts) various kinds of information acquired (extracted) by the CPU 104 based on establishment of the first starting condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating a random number value is set as pending data and stored until the number of stored data reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, numerical data indicating a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type Is stored in the first special-figure suspension storage unit 591A as suspension data.

  The second special figure reservation storage unit 591B indicates that the second starting condition has been established in response to the occurrence of the starting prize when the game ball has passed (entered) the second starting prize hole formed by the normally variable prize ball device 6B. However, the storage unit stores data of a special figure game in which the second start condition is not satisfied (a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B). As an example, the second special map holding storage unit 591B associates the holding numbers with the holding numbers in the winning order in the second starting winning opening, and obtains (extracts) various types of information obtained (extracted) by the CPU 104 based on establishment of the second starting condition by the winning. Numerical data indicating a random number value is set as pending data and stored until the stored number reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, “4”). In this embodiment, numerical data indicating a random number value MR1 for determining a special figure display result, numerical data indicating a random number value MR2 for determining a jackpot type, and numerical data indicating a random value MR3 for determining a variation pattern type Is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 591B as the reservation data.

  The game control flag setting section 152 is provided with a plurality of types of flags that can be updated according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the like. For example, the game control flag setting unit 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 the count value of each of a plurality of types of counters. Here, the game control counter setting section 154 may be provided with a random counter for counting a part or all of the game random numbers so that the CPU 104 can update the random numbers by software.

  For example, in the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 154, numerical data indicating the random numbers MR2 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 104. The numerical data indicating the numerical value is updated. The software executed by the CPU 104 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 103, or may be extracted from the random number circuit 103. The random count 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.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying assignment of output ports (port outputs of the game control microcomputer 100) included in the external bus interface 109 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 11, a connection signal as a payout control signal transmitted to the payout control board 15 is output from the output port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100. A drive signal for the solenoid 82 provided in the special variable winning ball device 7 that opens and closes the large winning opening with the large winning opening door, and a normal variable winning ball device 6B that opens and closes the second starting winning opening with the movable wing piece. The drive signal for the solenoid 81 is also output from the output port 0.

  An output state signal is output from an output port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100 to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via a predetermined terminal board (information terminal board). The power-on state signal is included in various information output signals relating to control in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, a predetermined initialization process is not executed. In addition, it is output as a state output signal based on the fact that data indicating a probable change state (high-probability state) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 (for example, a backup area for storing a probable change flag).

  From the output port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100, a payout condition establishment signal is output to an external device (for example, a hall computer) via a predetermined terminal board (information terminal board). The payout condition establishment signal is included in various information output signals relating to control in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is a condition (payout condition) for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize balls as prizes in the pachinko gaming machine 1. ) Is a signal indicating that the payout condition has been satisfied.

  From the output port 1 of the game control microcomputer 100, various signals and information such as a security signal, a time saving signal, gaming machine specific information, a symbol determination signal, a second starting port signal, and a first starting port signal are output. You. The security signal is a signal indicating a security state of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As an example, when it is determined based on the detection result of the second starting port switch 22B and the detection result of the winning confirmation switch 25 that an abnormal winning has occurred in the second starting port, a security signal is output for a predetermined period ( It is output to an external device such as a hall computer for 4 minutes. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to use a radio wave or the like to confirm that a fraudulent act of recognizing the number of winnings in the second starting winning opening to be greater than the actual number of winnings has been performed. It can be recognized on the external device side.

  As another example, even when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on and the initialization process is executed, the security signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds). With such a configuration, it is recognized that the initialization process has been performed at an unnatural timing (for example, after the power reset operation of all the gaming machines has been completed when the gaming shop is opened). By making it possible, it is possible to allow an external device such as a hall computer to recognize the possibility that a gaming machine has been unauthorizedly resetting the power supply and an improper act aimed at a big hit has been performed at the timing of the power reset. it can.

  When an abnormal winning is detected, an initialization process (for example, a process of clearing the stored contents of the RAM 106 based on an operation performed by the clear switch 501 when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on) is performed. A common security signal is output to the outside when executed. In this regard, the initialization process is usually performed only when the power of the gaming machine is reset when the gaming arcade is opened. (Such as connectors and semiconductor relays) is not efficient and wasteful. Therefore, in this embodiment, a signal line and a circuit for external output are configured by outputting a common security signal when an abnormal winning is detected and when an initialization process is executed. The waste of the element is reduced. That is, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of components of a mechanism for outputting information to an external device such as a hall computer, and prevent a wiring operation from becoming complicated.

  The time-saving signal changes its signal state (on / off) in accordance with the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is turned on when the gaming state in which the time-saving control is performed (the time-saving state or the time-saving attached variable state). Signal. The time-saving signal is a signal indicating that time-saving control is being performed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The gaming machine-specific information is information that is previously individually assigned to each chip of the gaming control microcomputer 100 in the pachinko gaming machine 1 or to each pachinko gaming machine 1, and includes, for example, a maker code, an individual chip number, and Contains the model name code. The gaming machine specific information is output to the outside based on establishment of any one of a plurality of different information output conditions determined in advance, so that the gaming machine specific information is output on an external device side such as a hall computer. May be determined. The information output condition for externally outputting the gaming machine specific information may be satisfied at the time of turning on the power, at the time of a big hit, at the time of opening the door, and the like. Further, when it is determined that a predetermined abnormal winning has occurred, the information output condition may be satisfied and the gaming machine specific information may be externally output in accordance with the external output of the security signal.

  The symbol determination signal is a signal that is output externally to notify the number of times the special symbol has changed. The second starting port signal is a signal externally output to notify the detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) the second starting winning port formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B. The first starting port signal is a signal externally output to notify detection of a game ball that has passed (entered) the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A.

  From the output port 2 of the game control microcomputer 100, various signals such as a launch position designating signal (right), a big winning opening opening signal, a small hitting signal, and a big hitting signal are output. The launching position designation signal (right) changes its signal state (on / off) according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the optimal launching position (the launching target position) of the game ball in the gaming area is the right game. This is a signal for specifying the right position that is turned on when the area is 2B. Note that the firing position designation signal (right) is also simply referred to as a “firing position designation signal”. The firing position designation signal is a signal indicating that a game ball as a game medium is to be fired in a right game area 2B as a predetermined area.

  The signal state (on / off) of the special winning prize opening device changes according to the operating state of the special variable prize ball device 7 serving as a special motorized accessory. Is turned on when is open. The small hitting signal is a signal that is turned on when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the small hitting gaming state. The big hit signal is a signal that is turned on when the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit gaming state.

  Note that a logic (for example, 0 is in an ON state) opposite to the “logic” (for example, 1 is in an ON state) shown in FIG. 11 may be used. In the case where a disconnection occurs in the signal line between the control line 15 and the cable disconnection (including a case where the cable is not connected) or the like, the payout control microcomputer 150 determines “logic” so as to always detect the off state. . Specifically, in general, when a disconnection or disconnection of a cable occurs, a high level is detected on the signal receiving side, so that the high level on the signal line between the main board 11 and the payout control board 15 is determined by the game control means. "Logic" is determined so as to be turned off at the output port at. Accordingly, if necessary, an output buffer circuit for logically inverting a signal is provided outside the output port on the main board 11.

  From the output port 0 or the output port 1 of the game control microcomputer 100, through a predetermined terminal board (information terminal board) to an external device (for example, a hall computer), various signals and information (information output signals) are output. For example, output data of a first starting port signal, a second starting port signal, a symbol determination signal, gaming machine specific information, a security signal, an insertion state signal, and a payout condition satisfaction signal) are output.

  From the output port 1 or the output port 2 of the game control microcomputer 100, various signals serving as test terminal output signals (for example, a launch position designating signal, a large winning opening opening signal, a small hitting signal, a big hitting signal, a time signal, etc.) ) Can be output. The test terminal output signal may be appropriately created when the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 is performing game control, or may be created based on a test terminal output signal creation program.

  The same signal may be output from a plurality of bits for different uses. For example, one bit in the output port may be output as a test terminal output signal, and the other bits may be output as an information output signal.

  In addition to the signals shown in FIG. 11, for example, a probability change signal indicating that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability change state may be output. The time-saving signal and the probability change signal correspond to the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the ordinary symbol display device 20, respectively. May be output as a plurality of signals individually indicating that the operation is performed.

  FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the assignment of input ports (port inputs of the game control microcomputer 100) included in the external bus interface 109 provided in the game control microcomputer 100. As shown in FIG. 12, detection signals from a winning confirmation switch 25, a general winning opening switch 24, and a count switch 23 are input to an input port 0 of the game control microcomputer 100. The input port 1 receives a magnet sensor signal and a radio wave sensor signal in addition to a payout detection signal and a door open signal from the payout control board 15. The input port 2 receives a power-off signal from the power supply board 10, an operation detection signal of the clear switch 501 (clear signal), and detection signals from the gate switch 21 and the first and second starting port switches 22A, 22B. Will be entered.

  The effect control ROM built in or externally attached to the effect control microcomputer 120 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2 is used for controlling the effect operation in addition to the effect control program. Various data tables and the like are stored. For example, the effect control ROM stores a plurality of judgment tables and table data constituting a decision table prepared for the CPU 120A to perform various judgments, determinations, and settings, and pattern data constituting various effect control patterns. It is remembered.

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

  The effect control pattern at the time of the special figure change corresponds to a plurality of types of change patterns, and is a period from when the change of the special symbol is started in the special figure game until the final special symbol which is the special figure display result is derived and displayed. , And data indicating control contents of various effecting operations, such as a variable display operation of a decorative symbol, an effect displaying operation in a reach effect, or various effect displaying operations without variable display of a decorative symbol. The various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed in accordance with the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and include data indicating the control contents thereof.

  FIG. 13A shows a configuration example of the 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 on a movable member provided inside or outside the game area. The effect control process timer judgment value is a value (judgment value) to be compared with the value of the effect control process timer (effect control process timer value) provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM built in the effect control microcomputer 120. ), And a determination value corresponding to the execution time (effect time) 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. In response to predetermined control contents and processing contents, such as a fact, data indicating a switching timing of effect control may be set.

  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 the 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 for specifying 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 during which an operation on an operation unit such as the operation button 30 is effectively detected, control contents of a staging operation when the operation is detected, and the like. 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. 13B is a diagram for explaining various effect operations performed in accordance with the contents of the effect control pattern. In the effect control microcomputer 120, the CPU 120A 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 one of the effect control process timer determination values, the decorative design 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 in the display area 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 the light emitter in a mode specified by the lamp control data. Control for changing the rendering operation based on the operation performed on the operation unit during a certain period. Dummy data (data for which control is not specified) may be set as 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 CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 sets the effect control pattern based on the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command, for example, when starting the variable display of the decorative design. Here, when setting the effect control pattern, pattern data constituting the effect control pattern may be read from the effect control ROM and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, or The storage address of the pattern data constituting the effect control pattern in the effect control ROM may be temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, and the read position of the storage data in the effect control ROM may be simply specified. Thereafter, each time the effect control process timer value is updated, it is determined whether or not the value matches any of the effect control process timer determination values. If the value matches, the effect operation according to the corresponding various control data is performed. Control. In this manner, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the rendering device (the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the gaming effect lamp 9, etc.) Control of the luminous body). In each of the process data # 1 to process data #n, the display control data # 1 to display control data #n and the voice control data # 1 to voice control associated with the effect control process timer determination values # 1 to #n. The 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 effect operation in the effect device, and an effect for designating execution of the effect control. Control execution data # 1 to effect control execution data #n are configured.

  A command according to the effect control pattern set in this way is output from the effect control microcomputer 120 to the VDP 121, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. The VDP 121 that has received the instruction from the effect control microcomputer 120 reads out the image data indicated by the instruction from the effect data memory 122 and temporarily stores the image data in the VRAM. In the audio control board 13 which receives the instruction from the effect control microcomputer 120, the audio synthesis IC reads out the audio data indicated by the instruction from the audio data ROM and temporarily stores the audio data in the audio RAM or the like. Let it unfold.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying assignment of output ports (port outputs of the payout control microcomputer 150) included in the external bus interface 219 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150. As shown in FIG. 14, a signal of each phase supplied to the payout motor 51 by the stepping motor is output from the output port 0 of the payout control microcomputer 150. Also, a PRDY signal or an EXS signal transmitted to a predetermined card unit, a gaming machine error state signal indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a predetermined error state (ball out error state, full tank error state, etc.), and a prize The award ball signal indicating that the award ball payout is detected is also output from the output port 0.

  From the output port 1 of the payout control microcomputer 150, each segment output signal of the error display LED 74 using a 7-segment LED is output. Also, a payout detection signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize ball payouts has been detected as a prize is output from the output port 1.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the assignment of input ports (port inputs of the payout control microcomputer 150) included in the external bus interface 219 provided in the payout control microcomputer 150. As shown in FIG. 15, a VL signal, a BRDY signal, and a BRQ signal from the card unit are input to the input port 0 of the payout control microcomputer 150. Further, a connection signal from the main board 11 and detection signals from the full tank switch 26, the ball out switch 27, and the payout motor position sensor 71 are also input to the input port 0. An input signal from the error cancel switch 73 and a detection signal from the payout count switch 72 are input to the input port 1 of the payout control microcomputer 150.

  FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing various signals that can be output from the pachinko gaming machine 1. In this embodiment, an information output signal is sent from a game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 to a predetermined external device (such as a hall computer) via a predetermined terminal board (information terminal board) or the like. External output. A part of the information output signal may be transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 to the main board 11 and then output to the outside. The information output signal includes a first starting port signal, a second starting port signal, a symbol confirmation signal, gaming machine specific information, a security signal, a state signal at the time of insertion, a payout condition establishment signal, a payout detection signal, and a game machine error state signal. include. Note that the information output signal is not limited to these signals, and may include a signal, such as a door open signal, which is predetermined for external output to an external device. Such an information output signal may be a signal used for managing the operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in an external device such as a hall computer.

  In the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11, a process for externally outputting a test terminal output signal is executed. Note that the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 may also execute a process for externally outputting a part of the test terminal output signal. The test terminal output signal includes a firing position designation signal, a signal during opening of a special winning opening, a signal during a small hit, a signal during a big hit, and a time reduction signal. Such a test terminal output signal may be any signal that enables the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to be inspected when an external device such as a test device is connected.

  The same signal may be included in both the test terminal output signal and the information output signal. For example, the time reduction signal may be included in both the test terminal output signal and the information output signal. In addition, a predetermined signal such as a probable change signal not shown in FIG. 16 may be included in the test terminal output signal or the information output signal.

  The main board 11 has a wiring pattern capable of transmitting a test terminal output signal including a firing position designation signal to an external device. On this wiring pattern, a connection component mounting portion may be provided in order to mount a connection component used to connect the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a test device serving as an external device. The connection component may be mounted only at the time of the test, and not mounted at the time of normal use other than the test.

  As an example, a test signal output circuit including a test signal terminal for externally outputting a test terminal output signal may be mounted on the main board 11. The test signal terminal of the test signal output circuit may be constituted by a signal pin to which a probe from a test device as an external device can be connected or a connector to which a cable from the test device can be connected. The test signal output circuit may be mounted on the main board 11, but may be configured as a relay board or the like that can be detached from the main board 11 in order to reduce costs in mass production. When a connector is used, a wiring pattern for mounting the connector may be prepared on the main board 11, and the connector may be mounted only during a test. Further, the signal pins and connectors may be sealed (sealed), removed, not mounted or destroyed during normal use other than the time of the test so as to prevent an illegal act based on the external output of the test terminal output signal.

  However, even during normal use other than during the test, the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 only needs to execute a process for externally outputting a test terminal output signal. The test terminal output signal is not limited to the one that executes a dedicated process for external output, for example, as a part of a process for performing game control, or as a part of a process for externally outputting an information output signal, Processing for enabling the test terminal output signal to be output to the outside may be executed.

  The processing for externally outputting the test terminal output signal is not limited to the processing executed by the game control microcomputer 100, and the processing for externally outputting the test terminal output signal based on the processing content in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. A signal processing module (for example, a profiler module or the like) for executing processing may be configured to be detachable from the main board 11 or the like.

  Next, an operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the main board 11, when the power supply from the power supply board 10 is started and the game control microcomputer 100 is started, the game control as shown in the flowchart of FIG. Execute the main processing.

  When the game control main process shown in FIG. 17 is started, the CPU 104 first sets interrupt prohibition (step S1). Next, an interrupt mode of a maskable interrupt is set (step S2), and a stack pointer designated address is set as a stack pointer (step S3). In step S2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) of the game control microcomputer 100 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is: Set the mode to indicate the interrupt address. When an interrupt that can be masked occurs, the CPU 104 automatically sets the interrupt disabled state and saves the contents of the program counter on the stack.

  Next, the CPU 104 starts outputting the connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 150 (step S4). When the output of the connection signal is started in step S4, the CPU 104 sends the connection signal to the payout control microcomputer 150 unless the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped or the output becomes impossible due to some communication error. Output continuously.

  Subsequently, the internal device register is set (initialized) (step S5). By the processing in step S5, the reset / interrupt controller 102 and the timer circuit 107, which are internal devices (built-in peripheral circuits) of the game control microcomputer 100, are set (initialized). Thereafter, the CPU 104 sets the RAM 106 in an accessible state (step S6), and proceeds to a clear signal check process.

  When the RAM 106 is set to be accessible in step S6, a predetermined signal output timer may be cleared and the timer value may be initialized to "0". As an example, the condition satisfaction signal output timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106, such as the game control timer setting unit 593, is cleared, and the timer value is initialized to “0”. The condition satisfaction signal output timer measures the output time of the payout condition satisfaction signal indicating that the predetermined payout condition has been satisfied when the cumulative value of the number of prize balls has exceeded a predetermined number (for example, “10”). Used. By clearing the condition satisfaction signal output timer when the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the payout condition satisfaction signal that was being output immediately before the power was turned off is prevented from being continuously output externally after the power is turned on again. It is possible to prevent a payout condition satisfaction signal based on the fact that the payout condition has been satisfied once being externally output twice before and after the power is cut off.

  A software delay process for delaying the start timing of the game device control process (game control process) for controlling the progress of the game by software may be executed. By such software delay processing, the start timing of the game control processing can be delayed as compared with the case where the software delay processing is not executed. When the delay processing is executed, a situation occurs in which the microcomputer of another control board cannot receive a command transmitted by the game control board (main board 11) with respect to another control board (for example, the payout control board 15). Can be prevented.

  In the clear signal check process, the CPU 104 checks whether or not the clear switch 501 has transmitted an on-state clear signal (operation detection signal), that is, whether or not the clear switch 501 is on (step S7). Note that the CPU 104 may check the state of the clear signal (on / off) only once via the input port 2, or may check the state of the clear signal a plurality of times. For example, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is the off state, after a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) delay time, the state of the clear signal is confirmed again. At that time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is on, it is determined that the clear signal is on. Further, at this time, if it is confirmed that the state of the clear signal is in the off state, after a predetermined delay time, the state of the clear signal may be confirmed again. Here, the number of reconfirmations is not limited to one or two, but may be three or more. Alternatively, the check may be performed twice, and the check may be performed again when the check results do not match.

  If the clear switch 501 is not turned on in step S7, data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, processing for stopping power supply such as addition of parity data) is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped. It is confirmed whether or not it has been performed (step S8). In this embodiment, when the power supply is stopped, a process for protecting data in the backup RAM area is performed. When it is confirmed that the power supply stop processing has been performed, the CPU 104 determines that the power supply stop processing has been performed, that is, the control state at the time of power supply stop has been saved. If the CPU 104 confirms that the power supply stop processing has not been performed, the CPU 104 executes the initialization processing.

  Whether or not the power supply stop processing has been performed depends on whether the value of the backup monitoring timer stored in the backup RAM area in the power supply stop processing is a value corresponding to the execution of the power supply stop processing (for example, 2). ) Or not. Note that such a confirmation method is an example. For example, in the power supply stop processing, a flag indicating that the power supply stop processing has been executed is set in the backup flag area, and in step S8, the flag is set. If it is confirmed that the processing has been performed, it may be determined that the power supply stop processing has been performed.

  If it is determined that the control state at the time of stopping the power supply is stored, the CPU 104 performs data check (parity check in this example) of the backup RAM area (step S9). In this embodiment, clear data (00) is set in a checksum data area, and a checksum calculation start address is set in a pointer. In addition, the number of checksum calculations corresponding to the number of data to be checked is set. Then, an exclusive OR of the contents of the checksum data area and the contents of the RAM area pointed to by the pointer is calculated. The calculation result is stored in the checksum data area, the value of the pointer is increased by one, and the value of the number of checksum calculations is decremented by one. The above process is repeated until the value of the number of checksum calculations becomes zero. When the value of the number of times of checksum calculation becomes 0, the CPU 104 inverts the value of each bit of the contents of the checksum data area and uses the inverted data as a checksum.

  In the power supply stop processing, a checksum is calculated by the same processing as the above processing, and the checksum is stored in the backup RAM area. In step S9, the calculated checksum is compared with the stored checksum. When the power is restored after an unexpected power outage or other power supply interruption, the data in the backup RAM area should have been saved, and the check result (comparison result) becomes normal (match). If the check result is not normal, it means that the data in the backup RAM area may be different from the data when the power supply is stopped. In such a case, since the internal state cannot be returned to the state at the time of stopping the power supply, the initialization processing (the processing of steps S10 and S11) executed at the time of turning on the power other than the recovery from the stop of the power supply is performed. Execute.

  If the check result is normal, the CPU 104 sets the power recovery setting in order to return the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electric component control means such as the effect control means to the state at the time of stopping the power supply. Perform (Step S91). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer, and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in a work area (an area in the RAM 106). The work area is backed up by a backup power supply. In the backup setting table, initialization data is set for an area of the work area that may be initialized. As a result, for the portion of the work area that must not be initialized, the saved content remains. The part which should not be initialized includes, for example, data indicating the game state before the power supply is stopped (a special symbol process flag, etc.), an area where the output state of the output port is stored (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls. This is a portion where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 104 sets the transmission start of the command corresponding to the recovery from the power failure by setting the pointer to the head address of the backup command transmission table stored in the ROM 105. After the transmission setting is made, the backup command is transmitted after the serial communication circuit setting processing in step S15a described later is performed.

  After the setting at the time of power interruption recovery is thus performed in step S91, it is determined whether or not data indicating that the gaming state when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped (at the time of power interruption) is in the probable change state. Is determined (step S92). That is, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, in response to the clear switch 501 being turned off and the initialization process not being performed, when the power interruption recovery setting is performed, the pachinko gaming machine is It is determined whether or not data indicating that the gaming state in 1 is a probable change state (high-probability state) as a special gaming state is stored.

  As an example, stored data indicating the status (on / off) of the probable change flag is checked in the backup area of the RAM 106. At this time, it may be determined whether or not data indicating that the game is in the special game state is stored in accordance with whether or not the probability change flag is on. In this embodiment, since the entire power of the RAM 106 is backed up, no matter what area of the RAM 106 is stored, the content of the variable flag is stored for a predetermined period after the power supply is stopped. Will be done.

  It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to determining whether or not data indicating a special game state is stored in accordance with whether or not the probability change flag is on. For example, stored data may be read from a predetermined storage area or the like separately from the probability change flag. More specifically, when the power-off process (see step S20 in FIG. 18) is executed, based on the output of the power-off signal, data indicating the state of the probable change flag is stored in a predetermined area ( This data is stored in a backup area, and this data is stored for a predetermined period even if the power supply is stopped. In this case, the probable change flag corresponding to the data stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 106 may be set by the processing in step S91, and the game state may be restored to the game state when the power supply is stopped (at the time of power cut). . Further, it may be determined whether or not data indicating not only the probability change state but also the time saving state is stored as the special game state. For example, the status of the time saving flag stored in the backup area of the RAM 106 is checked, and it is determined whether or not data indicating the special game state is stored depending on whether the time saving flag is on. May be.

  If there is a certainty change storage at the time of power interruption (or a storage of the special game state including the time saving state), the output of the state signal at the time of closing is specified (step S93). For example, the CPU 104 may specify the output of the closing state signal by holding the state of the probable change flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 as it is. After the output of the insertion state signal is designated, the processing of steps S131 to S136 and S147 described later (see FIG. 25) is executed, whereby the insertion state signal is transmitted from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the external device. Will be output. It should be noted that, after the output of the closing state signal is designated in step S93, the external output of the closing state signal is started by the information output process based on the occurrence of the timer interrupt (see step S28 in FIG. 18). I can't. For example, as the process of step S93, after setting the input state signal output bit position of the information buffer (bit 3 of output port 0 in the example shown in FIG. 11), the information buffer is set to the output value, and the output value is set. May be output to the output port 0 to start external output of the closing state signal.

  In this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the state of the probable change flag is kept as it is, so that the output of the turning-on state signal is designated. That is, the state of the probability change flag (on / off) indicates whether or not the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the probability change state, and specifies whether to output the power-on state signal when the power is turned on. Will show. Thus, by sharing the data indicating the state of the probable change flag corresponding to whether or not the gaming state is the probable change state with the data for specifying whether to output the insertion state signal externally, It is not necessary to prepare dedicated data for externally outputting the power-on state signal, and it is possible to prevent an increase in the amount of data stored in the RAM 106 and the like.

  The output of the input state signal may be designated by setting the input state signal output designation flag provided separately from the probability change flag to the ON state. When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, the state signal output designation flag is set to an on state based on the fact that the initialization processing is not executed and the special game state such as a certain change state is set. What is necessary is just to indicate the output designation of the time state signal.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 104 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). Note that predetermined data may be left as it is without initializing the entire area of the RAM 106. Subsequently, the work area is initialized (step S11). For example, the CPU 104 sets the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 105 as a pointer, and sequentially sets the contents of the initialization setting table in the work area.

  By the process of step S11, for example, a process is selectively performed according to a control state such as a normal symbol determination random number counter, a normal symbol determination buffer, a special symbol buffer, a special symbol process flag, a winning ball flag, and a ball out flag. The initial value is set to the flag for this.

  Further, the CPU 104 sets the transmission of the initialization command (step S12). For example, the start address of the command transmission table at the time of initialization stored in the ROM 105 is set as a pointer, and a process of transmitting an initialization command for initializing the sub-board to the sub-board according to the contents is executed. As the initialization command, a command indicating an initial symbol displayed on the image display device 5, an initialization command for the payout control board 15, or the like can be used. After the setting in step S13, the initialization command is transmitted after the serial communication circuit setting in step S15a described later is performed.

  In addition, the CPU 104 sets a predetermined security signal output time (30 seconds in this example) corresponding to the initialization process (step S13). For example, a timer initial value corresponding to the security signal output time is set in a security signal information timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106. The security signal information timer is a timer for measuring the ON time of the security signal output from the outside. In this embodiment, based on the fact that the predetermined time is set in the security signal information timer in step S13, an information output process (see S28 in FIG. 18), which will be described later, is executed. When the initialization process is performed, a security signal is output externally for a predetermined time (30 seconds in this example).

  The CPU 104 performs settings for externally outputting the game machine specific information in response to the start of power supply (power on) in the pachinko game machine 1 (step S14). As a setting for externally outputting the gaming machine specific information, for example, a unique information output request flag for requesting external output of the gaming machine specific information is set, and a reading start address of the gaming machine unique information is set in the unique information read pointer. I do.

  Further, the CPU 104 executes a random number circuit setting process for initializing the random number circuit 103 (step S15). In this case, the CPU 104 performs settings in accordance with a predetermined random number circuit setting program to cause the random number circuit 103 to update the random number value.

  Subsequently, the CPU 104 initializes the serial communication circuit 108 (Step S15a). In this case, the CPU 104 sets the data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 105 in the serial communication circuit 108 according to the serial communication circuit setting program, thereby causing the serial communication circuit 108 to perform serial communication with the payout control microcomputer 150. Make settings.

  After initializing the serial communication circuit 108, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of the interrupt processing executed in response to the interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 (step S15b). In this case, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of the interrupt processing by executing the processing according to a predetermined interrupt priority setting program.

  For example, the CPU 104 initializes the priority of each interrupt process according to a predetermined interrupt process priority table including a default priority of each interrupt process. In this embodiment, the CPU 104 performs an initial setting according to the interrupt processing priority table so as to preferentially execute the interrupt processing caused by the occurrence of a communication error in the serial communication circuit 108 as an interrupt cause. In this case, for example, the CPU 104 sets a communication error interrupt priority execution flag indicating that the interrupt processing with the occurrence of the communication error as the cause of the interrupt is preferentially executed.

  In this embodiment, when the timer interrupt and the interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 occur simultaneously, the CPU 104 gives priority to the interrupt process by the timer interrupt.

  Further, the default priority of each interrupt process can be changed by the user. For example, the game control microcomputer 100 previously stores, in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 105, designation information for designating an interrupt process set by a user (for example, a game machine maker). Then, the CPU 104 sets the priority of the interrupt processing according to the specification information stored in a predetermined storage area of the ROM 105.

  Note that not only steps S15 to S15b, but also part of the setting processing of the random number circuit 103 and the serial communication circuit 108 is executed in the processing of step S5. For example, in step S5, a process of setting initial values in the baud rate register, the communication setting register, the interrupt control register, and the status register of the serial communication circuit 108 as the built-in device register is executed.

  Then, the CPU 104 sets the timer interrupt so that the timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds) (Step S16). When the setting of the timer interrupt is completed, the CPU 104 first sets the interrupt disabled state (step S17), and executes an initial value random number update process (step S18a) and a display random number update process (step S18b). The interrupt is permitted again (step S19). That is, the CPU 104 sets the interrupt disabled state when the initial value random number update processing and the display random number update processing are executed, and sets the interrupt enabled state when the initial value random number update processing and the display random number update processing are completed. To

  When the interrupt permission state is set in step S19, a state in which a timer interrupt or an interrupt request from the serial communication circuit 108 is permitted until the processing in step S17 is executed and the interrupt is prohibited. . Then, when a timer interrupt occurs while the interrupt is permitted, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a timer interrupt process described later. Further, in the present embodiment, by executing step S15b before the loop processing from step S17 to step S19, the priority of the interrupt processing is set before the state in which the timer interrupt or the interrupt request is set is enabled. A process for setting or changing the order is performed.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, in the game control main process executed by the CPU 104 based on the user program stored in the program data area of the ROM 105 of the game control microcomputer 100, the initialization process is not executed. In addition, based on the stored data indicating that the gaming state is the special gaming state, the output of the insertion state signal is designated in step S93. That is, the external output of the closing state signal is performed based on the user program. Note that the external output of the closing state signal is not limited to that performed based on a user program. For example, the external output of the power-on state signal at power-on may be performed by hardware. Alternatively, if the security check program is executed before executing the user program read from the ROM 105 when the power is turned on, in the process executed by the CPU 104 based on the security check program, the output setting of the power-on state signal is set. Or setting of an information buffer may be performed. That is, the external output of the on-state signal may be performed based on a system program different from the user program. In this case, the determination as to whether or not the data indicating the special gaming state is stored may be performed before the determination as to whether or not the clear switch 501 is on. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the pachinko gaming machine 1 to which the power-on state signal has been externally output stores data indicating that it is in a special game state when the power is turned on. By operating the clear switch 501 by the manager of the place, the initialization processing can be executed to reliably initialize (clear) the storage contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In this embodiment, when a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation) of the clear switch 501 is performed when power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started (Step S7; Yes), Steps S10 and S10 are performed. The initialization processing of S11 is executed. In this case, the security signal output time is set in step S13, so that the ON-state security signal is externally output for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). On the other hand, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started, based on the fact that the predetermined operation of the clear switch 501 is not performed (Step S7; No), the initialization of Steps S10 and S11 is performed. If the process has not been executed, the setting at the time of power-off recovery is performed (step S91), and it is determined whether or not data indicating a special game state such as a probable change state is stored (step S92). . Then, when such data is stored (Step S92; Yes), the ON state signal is output externally based on the output designation in Step S93 and the like.

  Next, a timer interrupt process in the game control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a game control timer interrupt process executed in the game control microcomputer 100 based on a timer interrupt generated every predetermined time (for example, 4 milliseconds). When a timer interrupt occurs during execution of the game control main process, specifically, during a period in which interrupts are permitted during execution of the loop process of steps S17 to S19, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 Executes a game control timer interrupt process started in response to occurrence of a timer interrupt. In the game control timer interrupt process, the CPU 104 first executes a power-off process (power-off detection process) for detecting whether or not a power-off signal has been output (whether the device has been turned on) (step S20). ). Then, the CPU 104 inputs, via the switch circuit 114, detection signals of switches such as the gate switch 21, the first and second starting port switches 22A and 22B, the count switch 23, the general winning opening switch 24, and the winning confirmation switch 25. Then, the input of each switch is detected (switch processing: step S21). Specifically, if the state of the input port for inputting the detection signal of each switch is the ON state, the value of the switch timer provided for each switch is incremented by one.

  Subsequently, the CPU 104 executes a display control process for controlling display of the first and second special symbol display devices 4A and 4B, the ordinary symbol display 20, and the like (step S22). Thereafter, by executing predetermined main-side error processing, abnormality diagnosis of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed, and if necessary, a warning can be generated according to the diagnosis result (step S23). Further, a game random number updating process is executed (step S24).

  After the game random number update process is executed, a special symbol process process is executed (step S25). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 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 prize ball device 7 in a predetermined procedure.

  Subsequent to the special symbol processing, the ordinary symbol processing is executed (step S26). The CPU 104 controls the display operation (for example, turning on and off the segment LED) on the normal symbol display 20 by executing the normal symbol process process, and displays the variable normal symbol and the movable variable prize ball device 6B. Enables setting of tilting motion of wing pieces. After executing the normal symbol processing, the CPU 104 transmits a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 or the payout control board 15, or transmits the control command from the payout control board 15. A command control process for receiving a control command is executed (step S27).

  After executing the command control process, the CPU 104 executes a process for externally outputting an information output signal to an external device such as a hall computer as the information output process (step S28). Further, the CPU 104 executes a process of transmitting / receiving (input / output) a signal to / from the payout control microcomputer 150 via the serial communication circuit 108, and sets a prize ball number when a prize is generated. The ball processing is executed (Step S29).

  Subsequent to the award ball processing, the CPU 104 executes processing for externally outputting a test signal serving as a test terminal output signal as test terminal processing (step S30), and ends the game control timer interrupt processing. . By executing the test terminal processing, the control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be confirmed by a test device externally connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S25 of FIG. 18 as a special symbol process process. In the special symbol process process, the CPU 104 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the start winning determination process executed in step S101.

  When the start winning determination process is started, the CPU 104 first determines a first starting port based on a detection signal from a first starting port switch 22A provided corresponding to the first starting winning port formed by the normal winning ball device 6A. It is determined whether or not the 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 storage number of the special figure game using the first special figure, is equal to the predetermined upper limit value. (For example, “4”) is determined (step S202). The CPU 104 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 594, 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 595 is set to “1” ( Step S203).

  When the first start 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. (For example, “4”) is determined (step S205). The CPU 104 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 594, for example. When the second special figure reserved 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 595 is set to “2” ( Step S206).

  After executing one of the processes in steps S203 and S206, the count value of the number of pending storages is updated to be incremented by 1 in accordance with the startup port buffer value stored in the startup port buffer (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 manner, the first reserved storage number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the first start winning port and the first start condition corresponding to the special figure game using the first special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. In addition, the second reserved stored number count value is set to 1 when the game ball passes (enters) the second starting winning port and the second starting condition corresponding to the special figure game using the second special figure is satisfied. Updated to increase. At this time, for example, the total reserved storage number count value, which is the storage value of the total reserved storage number counter provided in the game control counter setting unit 594, is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S208).

  After executing the processing of step S208, the CPU 104 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 103 and the random counter of the game control counter setting unit 594. Data representing the random number value MR2 for use in determining the variation pattern type and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type are extracted (step S209). Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers extracted in this way is stored as the pending data by being set at the head of an empty entry in the special figure pending storage unit according to the starting port buffer value (step S210). For example, when the starting port buffer value is “1”, the hold data is set in the first special figure hold storage unit 591A, while when the start port buffer value is “2”, the hold data is stored in the second special figure hold. It is set in the storage unit 591B.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S210, transmission setting of a start-up winning award designation command according to the start-up opening buffer value is performed (step S211). For example, when the starting opening buffer value is “1”, the storage address of the first starting opening winning designation command table in the ROM 105 is stored in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, and the effect control board is stored. The setting for transmitting the first start-up winning award designation command to the player 12 is performed. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is “2”, the storage address of the second starting port winning designation command table in the ROM 105 is stored in the buffer area of the transmission command buffer, for example, to the effect control board 12. The setting for transmitting the second starting port winning designation command is performed. Further, for example, by storing the storage address of the reserved storage number notification command table in the ROM 105 in the buffer area specified by the transmission command pointer in the transmission command buffer, the reserved storage number notification command is transmitted to the effect control board 12. Settings are made (step S212). The starting port winning designation command and the retained storage number notification command set in this manner are produced from the main board 11, for example, by executing the command control process of step S27 shown in FIG. 18 after the special symbol process process is completed. It is transmitted to the control board 12.

  After executing the processing in step S212, it is determined whether the starting port buffer value is “1” or “2” (step S213). At this time, if the starting port buffer value is "1" (step S213; "1"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S214), and then step S204. Proceed to processing. On the other hand, when the starting port buffer value is "2" (step S213; "2"), the starting port buffer is cleared and its stored value is initialized to "0" (step S215). The start winning determination process ends.

  In this embodiment, when both the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B simultaneously detect the activation winning of a valid game ball, the processing is executed within a predetermined time (for example, within 4 milliseconds). The process (timer interrupt process) performs a process based on the fact that both switches have detected the starting winning of a valid game ball. That is, when the first startup port switch 22A is ON in step S201, the processing in steps S202 and S203 is performed, and then the processing in steps S207 to S212 is performed. In response to “1”, the process of step S214 is performed, and then the process proceeds to step S204. When the second starting port switch 22B is ON in step S204, the processing in steps S205 to S212 is performed, and then in step S213, the processing proceeds in response to the starting port buffer value being "2". After performing the process of S215, the start winning determination process is terminated. 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.

  After executing the start winning determination processing in step S101 shown in FIG. 19, the CPU 104 executes any one of the processing in steps S110 to S120 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592. Select and execute.

  The special symbol normal processing of step S110 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “0”. In this special symbol normal process, it is determined whether or not to start a special symbol game using the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol 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, it is determined whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit" or "small hit". It is determined (predetermined) before the variable display result is derived and displayed. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, in response to the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game, a fixed special symbol (big hit symbol, large hit symbol, etc.) in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. A small hit symbol or a lost symbol) is set.

  The variation pattern setting process in step S111 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “1”. The variation pattern setting process includes a process of determining a variation pattern type to one of a plurality of types based on a result of a prior determination as to whether the variable display result is “big hit” or “small hit”, or the like. A process for determining a variation pattern to one of a plurality of types is included in correspondence with the determination result of the pattern type.

  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 process includes a process for 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. And the like. For example, every time the special symbol variation process in step S112 is executed, the special figure variation timer value, which is a stored value in the special figure variation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593, is decremented by one or added by one. Regardless of whether the game is a special figure game using the first special figure by the special symbol display apparatus 4A or a special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display apparatus 4B, a common timer is used. The elapsed time is measured. 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 by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B. It is only necessary that the processing be such that the variation of the special symbol in the special figure game using 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 process of step S113 is This is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “3”. In this special symbol stop processing, The change of the special symbol is stopped by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, The processing for setting to stop and display the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is included. And It is determined whether the big hit flag or the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting unit 592 is on, and the like. If the big hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". Also, If the small hit flag is on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "8". further, If both the big hit flag and the small hit flag are 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 execution of the round is started in the big hit game state based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", and the big win prize opening door provided in the special variable prize winning ball device 7 is used. And the like to make settings for setting the state to the open state (first state). At this time, for example, according to whether the jackpot type is “first non-probable change” to “fifth non-probable change” or “first non-probable change” to “fifth non-probable change”, You may make it set the upper limit of the period which makes it an open state. As an example, when the jackpot type is controlled to one of the “first non-probable change” to “third non-probable change” or the “first probable change” to “third probable change”, the state is controlled to the 16-round big hit state. In, the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is kept open is set to “29 seconds”, and the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the number of times the round is executed, is set to “16”. In addition, when the jackpot type is controlled to the 8th round jackpot state corresponding to one of “fourth non-probable change”, “fifth non-probable change”, “fourth probable change”, and “fifth probable change” Sets the upper limit of the period during which the special winning opening is in the open state to "29 seconds", and sets the number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the number of times of execution of the round, to "8". In addition, in the case where the big hit type is controlled to the two-round big hit state in accordance with the “big hit”, the upper limit of the period in which the big winning opening is opened is set to “0.5 seconds”, The number of times of opening the special winning opening, which is the number of times of execution of the round, is set to “two times”.

  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 (second state). When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The post-big hit release processing in step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". The post-big-hit opening process includes a process of determining whether the number of rounds in which the special winning opening is opened has reached the maximum winning opening-maximum value or the maximum winning opening-maximum opening number. In this case, a process for setting the transmission of the hit end designation command is included.

  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, a waiting time corresponding to a period during which an ending effect as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state is performed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until time elapses, and a process of performing various settings for controlling the state to the certain change state or the time saving state according to the type of big hit.

  The small hit release pre-processing of step S118 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “8”. This small hit opening pre-processing is a setting for starting execution of the variable winning operation in the small hitting game state and opening the big winning opening based on the fact that the variable display result is "small hit". And the like. At this time, for example, in response to the variable display result being "small hit", the upper limit of the period during which the large winning opening is opened is set to "0.5 seconds", and the large winning opening in the variable winning operation is set. May be set to “2 times”.

  The small hit opening processing in step S119 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "9". The processing during opening of the small hits is a process of measuring the elapsed time from the opening of the special winning opening and the timing of returning the large winning opening from the open state to the closed state based on the measured elapsed time and the like. It includes a process of determining whether or not the event has occurred. When returning the special winning opening to the closed state, a process of stopping the supply of the drive signal to the solenoid 82 for the special winning opening door may be executed.

  The small hit end processing in step S120 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is “10”. In the small hit end processing, the waiting time corresponding to the period during which the effect operation for notifying the end of the small hitting game state is performed by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9, and the like. The process includes a process of waiting until the elapse. Here, when the small hitting game state ends, the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 before the small hitting gaming state is continued without changing the state of the probability change flag or the time saving flag.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S110 in FIG. 19 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal processing shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 104 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 S231, the second reserved storage count value stored in the game control counter setting unit 594 may be read, and it may be determined whether the read value is “0”.

  When the second special figure reserved storage number is other than “0” in step S231 (step S231; No), the reserved stored in the second special figure reserved storage unit 591B corresponding to the reserved 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 at this time may be stored in, for example, a random number buffer for fluctuation provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595 and may be temporarily stored.

  Subsequent to the process in step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting one from the second reserved figure storage count, for example, and 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” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry by the unit 591B. (Step S233). In the process of step S233, the game control counter setting unit 594 may update the total reserved storage number count value stored in the total reserved storage number counter by one. At this time, for example, the variable special figure designation buffer value, which is the storage value of the variable special figure designation buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595, 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 594 reads the first hold storage number count value stored in the first hold storage number counter, and determines whether the read value is “0”. Just fine. As described above, the process in 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.

  Note that the special figure game using the second special figure is not limited to being executed in preference to the special figure game using the first special figure. For example, the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening may be changed. The execution of the special figure game may be started in the order in which the game balls enter (pass) and the starting prize is generated. In this case, a table is provided for storing data that can specify the order in which the start winning has occurred, and the execution of the special figure game using either the first special figure or the second special figure is started from the stored data. What is necessary is just to be able to determine.

  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 591A 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 processing of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved figure storage count, 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” (for example, the entries corresponding to the hold numbers “2” to “4”) are shifted upward by one entry by the unit 591A. (Step S237). In the process of step S237, the game control counter setting unit 594 may update the total reserved storage 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 any one of the processes of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether the special figure display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is “big hit”, “small hit”, or “losing”. The special figure display result determination table is selected and set as the use table (step S239). The CPU 104 may select either the first special figure display result determination table 130A or the second special figure display result determination table 130B as the use table according to the variable special figure designation buffer value. For example, the first special figure display result determination table 130A is selected when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “1”, while the second special figure display result determination table is determined when the variable special figure designation buffer value is “2”. What is necessary is just to select the table 130B. In addition, the table data in the special figure display result determination table used for determining the special figure display result corresponding to the current game state may be selected. Subsequently, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result stored in the random number buffer for variation is determined by assigning the numerical value data to the special figure display results of “big hit”, “small hit”, and “losing”. Determine which of the special figure display results should be "big hit", "small hit", or "losing" according to which special figure display result matches the determined value compared to the value (Step S240).

  Since the table data corresponding to the current game state is selected in step S239, in the process of step S240, it is determined whether or not the game state when variable display of a special figure game or the like is started is in a probable state. Accordingly, it is determined whether or not the special map display result is “big hit” using different determination data. For example, when the game state when the variable display such as a special figure game is started is the normal state or the time saving state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the normal state or the time saving state in the special figure display result determination table is displayed. Is selected as normal determination data, and the special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to the selected data. On the other hand, when the game state when the variable display of the special figure game or the like is started is the probable change state, the table data corresponding to the case where the game state is the probable change state in the special figure display result determination table is used as special determination data. The special figure display result corresponding to the random number value MR1 is determined with reference to this selection.

  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 592 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). At this time, it suffices if it is specified whether the fluctuation special figure is the first special figure or the second special figure according to the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value. The CPU 104 refers to the jackpot type determination table 131, and converts the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination stored in the random number buffer for change from “first non-probable change” to “fifth non-probable change”. The big hit types are compared with the determined values assigned to the respective jackpot types of “first probability change” to “fifth probability change” and “sudden probability”, and “1st non-probability change” to “fifth non-probability change”, “first It is determined which of “probable change” to “fifth probable change” and “probability” (step S244). In accordance with the jackpot type determined in this way, for example, by setting a jackpot type buffer value which is a storage value of the jackpot type buffer provided in the game control buffer setting unit 595 (step S245), the determined jackpot type Is stored. As an example, if the jackpot type is “first non-probable change”, the jackpot type buffer value is set to “0”, if “second non-probable change” is set to “1”, and if “the third non-probable change” is set to “2”. "4" for "fourth non-probable variable", "4" for "fifth non-probable variable", "5" for "first non-probable variable", and "2nd probable variable" If it is "6", "3" is "7", if "4" is "8", if "5" is "9", and "probable" If there is, it may be set to “10”.

  If it is determined in step S241 that it is not "big hit" (step S241; No), it is determined whether or not the special map display result is "small hit" (step S246). Then, when it is determined that the small hit has occurred (step S246; Yes), the small hit flag provided in the game control flag setting section 592 is set to the ON state (step S247).

  If it is determined in step S246 that it is not "small hit" (step S246; No), or after executing one of the processes of steps S245 and S247, whether to control to the big hit game state or the small hit game state A determined special symbol is set in accordance with the result of the pre-determination of whether or not, and further, the result of determining the jackpot type in the case of the jackpot game state (step S248). As an example, if it is determined that the special figure display result is not “small hit” in step S246, the special figure display result becomes a loss design corresponding to a predetermined result of “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 "small hit" in step S246, the small figure hit The special symbol indicating the number "2" as the symbol is set as the fixed special symbol. If the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" in step S241, the big hit symbols "1", "3", "5", One of the special symbols indicating the numbers “7” and “9” is set as the fixed special symbol. In other words, according to the result of determining the jackpot type to be one of “first non-probable change” to “third non-probable change”, a special symbol indicating the number “3”, which is a 16-round non-probable change big hit symbol, is determined as a special special design. Set to. In addition, according to the result of determining the jackpot type as "fourth non-probable change" or "fifth non-probable change", a special symbol indicating the number of "5", which is an eight round non-probable variable big hit symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. I do. In addition, according to the result of determining the jackpot type to be one of “first probability change” to “third probability change”, a special symbol indicating the number “7” that becomes a 16-round probability change bonus symbol is set as a fixed special symbol. . In addition, according to the result of determining the jackpot type as “fourth probability change” or “fifth probability variation”, a special symbol indicating the number “9”, which is an eight-round probability variable bonus symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol. In accordance with the result of determining the jackpot type to be "striking", a special symbol indicating the number of "1", which is a two-round winning jackpot symbol, is set as a fixed special symbol.

  After setting the fixed special symbol in step S248, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S249), and the special symbol normal process ends. . If the first special figure reserved storage number is “0” in step S235 (step S235; Yes), a predetermined demonstration display setting is performed (step S250), and the special special pattern normal processing ends. In the demonstration display setting, for example, an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a demonstration display (demo screen display) by displaying a predetermined effect image on the screen of the image display device 5 is transmitted to the main board 11. Is determined to have been transmitted to the effect control board 12. 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.

  In the process of step S250, transmission setting of the background designation command may be performed together with the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Thereby, even if the special figure game is not started after the power is turned on or after the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state ends, the background image corresponding to the game state at that time is sent to the effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control board 12. Can be notified.

  In such special symbol normal processing, for example, the special symbol display result is determined to be one of "big hit", "small hit", and "losing" in step S240, and the variable display result of the special symbol is determined as the specific display result. Whether the gaming state is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a big hit symbol, or whether the gaming state is controlled to the small hitting gaming state as a small hit symbol that makes the variable display result of the special symbol a predetermined display result, It can be determined before the special figure display result as the variable display result in the figure game is derived.

  FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S111 in FIG. 19 as a variation pattern setting process. In the variation pattern setting process shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 104 first determines a variation pattern based on the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern type (step S261). In the process of step S261, one of a plurality of variation pattern type determination tables prepared in advance may be selected as the use table in accordance with the result of displaying the special map, and the variation pattern type may be determined based on the random number value MR3. Then, a variation pattern determination table based on the determination result of the variation pattern type may be selected as the use table, and the variation pattern may be determined based on the random number value MR4 for variation pattern determination. Here, in the variation pattern type determination table corresponding to the case where the special map display result is “losing”, random number values are set for the variation pattern type including the non-reach variation pattern and the variation pattern type including the reach variation pattern. A numerical value (decision value) to be compared with MR3 is assigned, and whether or not the variable display state of the decorative symbol is set to the reach state may be determined by determining the variation pattern type based on the random number value MR3.

  After the variation pattern is determined in step S261, a special figure variation time corresponding to the variation pattern is set (step S262). In the process of step S262, a timer initial value predetermined according to the special figure fluctuation time is set in the special figure fluctuation timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. In this case, every time the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 19 is executed, for example, the value of the special symbol variation timer is updated so as to be decremented by one, and when the value becomes “0”, It may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the special symbol change has reached the special figure change time. Alternatively, in the process of step S262, the special figure change timer may be cleared to set “0” as the timer initial value, and the special figure change end determination value corresponding to the special figure change time may be set. . In this case, each time the special symbol variation process of step S112 shown in FIG. 19 is executed, for example, the value of the special figure variation timer is updated by adding 1, and the value reaches the special figure variation end determination value. Then, it may be determined that the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol has reached the special figure change time.

  After executing the processing of step S262, the setting for starting the change of the special symbol in the special figure game is performed (step S263). In the process of step S263, a special figure game using the first special figure display device 4A using the first special figure display device and a second special figure game using the second special symbol display device 4B are performed according to the value of the variable special figure designation flag. It is only necessary to start one of the used special figure games. As an example, if the value of the variable special figure designation flag is "1", special symbol display control data for updating the display of the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is set to be readable from the ROM 105. I do. On the other hand, if the value of the variable special figure designation flag is “2”, special symbol display control data for updating the display of the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B can be read from the ROM 105. Set to. After that, by transmitting a drive signal to the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B based on the set special symbol display control data, the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B is driven according to the value of the variable special symbol designation flag. What is necessary is just to start the variable display of the special figure or the second special figure.

  Subsequently, the main board 11 performs settings for transmitting various commands at the start of the special figure change to the effect control board 12 (step S264). For example, when the value of the variation special figure designation flag is “1”, the first variation preparation command prepared in advance to sequentially transmit the first variation start command, the variation pattern designation command, and the variable display result notification command. A start command table is selected and set in the transmission command buffer. On the other hand, when the value of the fluctuation special figure designation flag is “2”, the second fluctuation start command, the fluctuation pattern specification command, and the variable display result notification command are sequentially transmitted to prepare the second fluctuation fluctuation command. A start command table is selected and set in the transmission command buffer. Note that the order in which these effect control commands are transmitted can be arbitrarily changed. For example, after transmitting a variable display result notification command first, a first fluctuation start command or a second fluctuation start command is transmitted, Finally, the variation pattern designation command may be transmitted.

  In the process of step S264, a setting for transmitting a background designation command, a pending storage number notification command, or the like may be performed. By setting the transmission of the background designation command in the process of step S264, it is possible to notify the effect control microcomputer 120 of the effect control board 12 of a background image corresponding to the gaming state at the start of the special figure game. 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 S265), and then the change pattern setting processing ends.

  FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S113 in FIG. 19 as a special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop processing shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 104 first determines whether the big hit flag is on or off (step S281). At this time, if the big hit flag is on (step S281; Yes), a big hit start effect waiting time is set (step S282). For example, in the process of step S282, a timer initial value that is predetermined in correspondence with the jackpot start effect rendering time may be set in the game control process timer provided in the game control timer setting unit 593. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a jackpot start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S283).

  After executing the processing of step S283, it is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed in accordance with whether or not the time saving flag is on (step S284). If the time saving control is being performed (step S284; Yes), the jackpot type buffer value is read (step S285), and the jackpot type is changed from "first non-probable change" to "fifth non-probable change", "first probable change" to It is determined which of “fifth probability change” and “probability”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the specified big hit type is “probability” (step S286).

  If it is determined in step S286 that the hit type is "big hit" (step S286; Yes), the special map display result becomes "big hit" and the big hit type of "hit" with the two round big hit state during the execution of the time saving control. Is set to the ON state in the game time control flag provided in the game control flag setting section 592 (step S287). In this way, by setting the time-saving mid-time collision probability flag to the ON state, the time-saving time-variable state in which the time-saving control and the time-saving control are performed after the end of the two-round big-hit state in response to the "probable big hit" during the execution of the time-saving control. Can be transferred to

  When the time saving flag is OFF in step S284 (step S284; No), when the big hit type is not "probable" in step S286 (step S286; No), or after executing the processing of step S287. Then, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S288). In addition, in response to the special map display result being "big hit", a setting for terminating the probability change control and the time saving control is performed (step S289). For example, in the process of step S289, the probability change flag and the time saving flag are cleared and turned off. If the number-of-times-saving-time count value is a value other than “0”, the number-of-times-saving counter may be cleared and the count value may be initialized to “0”. Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4”, which is a value corresponding to the pre-big hit opening processing (step S290), and the special symbol stop processing ends.

  When the big hit flag is off at step S281 (step S281; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit flag is on (step S291). Then, when the small hit flag is ON (step S291; Yes), a small hit start effect waiting time is set (step S292). For example, in the process of step S292, a timer initial value predetermined in correspondence with the small hit start effect waiting time may be set in the game control process timer. Subsequently, a setting for transmitting a small hit start designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S293). Further, the small hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S294). Thereafter, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “8”, which is a value corresponding to the small hit release pre-processing (step S295).

  When the small hit flag is off in step S291 (step S292; No), the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” (step S296). After executing one of the processes in steps S295 and S296, it is determined whether or not the probable change control and the time saving control are to be ended (step S297). For example, in the process of step S297, it is determined whether or not the time-saving number count value is “0”, and if it is a value other than “0”, the time-saving number count value is updated so as to be decremented by one. Then, when the updated time-saving number count value becomes “0”, it may be determined to end the time-saving control. At this time, if it is determined that the time-saving control is to be ended, a setting for ending the time-saving control is performed by, for example, clearing the time-saving flag and turning off the time-saving flag. In addition, the time-saving control may be ended, and the probable change control may be ended. Alternatively, during the probability change control in which the probability change control is being performed, the time-saving control may be continuously performed until the special figure display result becomes “big hit”. In addition, a determination may be made as to whether or not to end the time-varying control separately from the determination as to whether or not to end the time-saving control. After that, the setting for transmitting the background designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S298), and then the special symbol stop processing ends.

  FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S117 in FIG. 19 as a big hit end process. In the big hit end process shown in FIG. 24, the CPU 104 first determines whether or not the big hit end effect waiting time has elapsed (step S311). As an example, in the post-big hit opening process of step S116 shown in FIG. 19, when the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “7”, a timer initial value that is predetermined in accordance with the big hit end rendering waiting time is set to The game control process timer is set. In this case, in the process of step S311, the game control process timer value is updated by, for example, subtracting 1 and the updated game control process timer value matches a predetermined waiting time elapsed determination value (eg, “0”). It may be determined whether or not the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed, depending on whether or not this has been done. If the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed in step S311 (step S311; No), the big hit end processing ends as it is.

  When the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; Yes), the big hit type buffer value is read out (step S312), and the big hit type is changed from "first non-probable change" to "fifth non-probable change". It specifies which of “first probability change” to “fifth probability change” and “probability”. At this time, it is determined whether or not the specified big hit type is “probability” (step S313).

  If it is determined in step S313 that the jackpot type is “probable” (step S313; Yes), it is determined whether or not the time-saving medium-probability flag is on (step S314). When the time-saving mid-day accuracy flag is on (step S314; Yes), the time-saving mid-day accuracy flag is cleared and initialized to an off state (step S315), and then the process proceeds to step S316. On the other hand, if the time-saving medium-accuracy collision flag is OFF in step S314 (step S314; No), the process proceeds to step S317.

  If it is determined in step S313 that the big hit type is not “probable” (step S313; No), or after executing the processing in step S315, a setting for starting the time saving control is performed (step S316). For example, the CPU 104 sets the time reduction flag to the ON state, and sets a count initial value (for example, “100”) corresponding to the upper limit value of the special figure game that can be executed during the time reduction control to a time reduction number counter. Set to.

  If it is determined in step S314 that the hourly and short-time saliency flag is OFF (step S314; No), or after the processing in step S316 is performed, the jackpot type specified in the processing in step S312 is “non-probable”. It is determined whether or not (step S317). When it is determined that the jackpot type is not “non-probable change” (step S317; No), the setting for starting the probable change control is performed (step S318). For example, the CPU 104 sets the probability change flag to the ON state.

  If the jackpot type is determined to be “non-probable change” in step S317 (step S317; Yes), or after executing the processing in step S318, the value of the special figure process flag is initialized to “0” ( Step S319), the big hit end processing ends.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S28 of FIG. 18 as the information output process. In the information output process shown in FIG. 25, the CPU 104 first checks whether the on-state signal output flag is on (step S131). The closing state signal output flag is set to an on state in step S133, which will be described later, in response to starting external output of the closing state signal. If the closing state signal output flag is off (step S131; No), it is determined whether or not the closing state signal is specified to be output (step S132). In this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is powered on, if the initialization processing is not executed when the power is turned on, and data indicating that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a predetermined area in the RAM 106 is in a stable state, The output of the status signal is designated (see step S93 in FIG. 17).

  When the output of the insertion state signal is designated (step S132; Yes), the insertion state signal output flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106, such as the game control flag setting unit 592, is set to the on state (step S133). . When the output of the input state signal is designated by the input state signal output designation flag provided separately from the probability change flag, when the input state signal output flag is set by the process of step S133. The output designation of the closing state signal may be initialized (erased) by clearing the closing state signal output designation flag to turn it off. On the other hand, when the output of the input state signal is designated by holding the state of the probable change flag as it is, the state of the probable change flag is not changed even if the processing of step S133 is executed, for example, it is cleared again. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on again while the switch 501 is pressed down, or the big hit game state is started, when the probable change control is completed, the probable change flag is cleared and the off state is turned on. The output designation of the time state signal may be initialized (erased).

  When the closing state signal output flag is ON in step S131 (step S131; Yes), it is determined whether or not the output stop signal output stop condition is satisfied (step S134). The output stop condition of the insertion state signal may be satisfied when, for example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the first big hit game state after the power is turned on. Alternatively, when a game ball that first passes through the first starting winning opening or the second starting winning opening after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on is detected by any of the first or second starting opening switches 22A and 22B, When the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the first probable state after the power is turned on, when the number of variable displays executed after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on reaches a predetermined number, from when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. When the elapsed time reaches a predetermined time, when the number of game balls fired into the game area after the power is turned on reaches a predetermined number, or when the operation of the clear switch 501 is detected after the power is turned on. The output stop condition of the on-state signal may be satisfied at an arbitrary predetermined timing.

  When the on-state signal output flag is set to the on state in step S133, or when it is determined in step S134 that the output stop condition of the on-state signal is not satisfied (step S134; No), the information buffer Is set (the bit 3 of the output port 0 in the example shown in FIG. 11) (step S135). When the input status signal output bit position of the information buffer is set, the input buffer status signal is output from the output port 0 by outputting the information buffer bit value to the output port 0 in the subsequent step S147. State).

  If it is determined in step S134 that the output stop condition of the closing state signal has been satisfied (step S134; Yes), the closing state signal output flag is cleared and turned off (step S136). If there is no designation of the output of the closing state signal in step S132 (step S132; No), or if the condition for stopping the output of the closing state signal is satisfied in step S134 (step S134; Yes), the processing in step S135 As a result of the processing not being performed, the closing state signal is turned off.

  The output of the power-on state signal may only be performed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on (see step S93 in FIG. 17), and no output is specified thereafter. Therefore, after the progress of the game is started after the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, even when data indicating a special game state (such as a probable change state) is stored, the state signal at the time of insertion is output to the external output. Is restricted so that it cannot be done. Also, after starting the external output of the power-on state signal based on the output specification at the time of power-on, and then stopping the external output of the power-on state signal due to the satisfaction of the output stop condition, even if the special game state (probable change state, etc.) ) Is limited so that the on-state signal is not externally output even when the data indicating ()) is stored.

  If there is no designation of the insertion state signal in step S132 (step S132; No), or after executing one of the processes in steps S135 and S136, a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control counter setting unit 594 is stored. It is determined whether or not the stored payout condition determination count value has reached a predetermined condition satisfaction determination value (for example, “10”) (step S137). The payout condition determination count value is added and updated based on the winning ball detection result (see step S153 in FIG. 27).

  If the payout condition determination count value has reached the condition satisfaction determination value in step S137 (step S137; Yes), the payout condition determination count value is updated so that a predetermined number (for example, “10”) is subtracted. (Step S138). Also, the condition satisfaction signal output remaining number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S139). In the process of step S139, for example, the condition satisfaction signal output remaining count buffer value stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control buffer setting unit 595 may be incremented by one.

  If the payout condition determination count value has not reached the condition satisfaction determination value in step S137 (step S137; No), or after executing the process in step S139, whether the condition satisfaction signal output timer value is “0” It is determined whether or not it is (step S140). The condition satisfaction signal output timer value is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106, such as the game control timer setting unit 593, and a predetermined initial value is set by the processing of step S144 described below. If the condition satisfaction signal output timer value is not “0” (step S140; No), the timer value is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S141).

  If the condition satisfaction signal output timer value is “0” in step S140 (step S140; Yes), it is determined whether the remaining number of condition satisfaction signal outputs is “0” (step S142). If the condition satisfaction signal output remaining number is other than “0” (step S142; No), the value is updated so as to subtract 1 (step S143). Then, a preset timer initial value corresponding to the output time (for example, 1 second) of the payout condition satisfaction signal is set in the condition satisfaction signal output timer (step S144).

  After executing one of the processes of steps S141 and S144, the output condition setting signal output bit position (bit 4 of output port 0 in the example shown in FIG. 11) of the information buffer is set (step S145). When the payout condition satisfaction signal output bit position of the information buffer is set, the payout condition satisfaction signal is output from the output port 0 by outputting the information buffer bit value to the output port 0 in the subsequent step S147. State).

  If the timer value becomes "0" when the value of the condition satisfaction signal output timer value is decremented by 1 in step S141, the next timer interrupt process is executed, whereby the process of step S142 is executed, and the condition is satisfied. If the remaining signal output count is other than “0”, the payout condition satisfaction signal is continuously output externally. That is, when the payout condition for paying out a prize ball with a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls as a prize is continuously established, the external output time of the payout condition establishment signal is extended. Therefore, for example, in an external device such as a hall computer, the number of times that the payout condition is continuously satisfied can be specified based on the length of time during which the payout condition satisfaction signal is on.

  The external output time of the payout condition establishment signal is not extended when the payout condition is continuously established. You may do so. In this case, for example, when the timer value after the subtraction in step S141 becomes “0”, a signal output standby time is set, and until the time elapses, the timer value is set to “0” in step S140. Is determined, the process may proceed to step S146 without executing step S142.

  When the remaining number of condition satisfaction signal outputs is “0” in step S142 (step S142; Yes), or after executing the processing of step S145, information on other information output signals is determined based on the success or failure of the output condition. The signal output bit position in the buffer is set (step S146). Then, after the output control of the information output signal according to each bit value of the information buffer is performed (step S147), the information output process ends.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing the output timing of the closing state signal. In this embodiment, at the start of power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1, after the power supply voltage reaches a predetermined voltage and the game control microcomputer 100 is started as shown in FIG. When the power-off recovery setting is performed without being executed (see step S91 in FIG. 17), the data indicating the special game state is obtained by, for example, turning on the probability change flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 106. Is specified, the output of the closing state signal is designated (see step S93 in FIG. 17). In the information output process, the processes of steps S131 to S136 and S147 are executed, and as shown in FIG. 26B, a closing state signal is output to an external device such as a hall computer. As described above, when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the clear signal from the clear switch 501 is not input (Step S7 in FIG. 17; No), and in addition to the initialization processing not being executed, the RAM 106 Based on the fact that the data indicating the special game state is stored in the predetermined area (Step S92 of FIG. 17; Yes), the state signal at the time of insertion is externally output.

  After the external output of the on-state signal is started, the external output of the on-state signal is continuously performed until a predetermined output stop condition is satisfied. For example, after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game is executed after the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, or until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, or until the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Until the number of times of the variable display reaches the predetermined number of times, until the elapsed time from the power-on of the pachinko gaming machine 1 reaches the predetermined time, the number of game balls fired into the game area after the power-on becomes the predetermined number. Until a predetermined output stop condition such as an operation of the clear switch 501 is detected after turning on the power until the power is turned on, the on-state signal can be continuously output to the outside.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S29 of FIG. 18 as the prize ball processing. In the prize ball processing shown in FIG. 27, the CPU 103 first detects a prize ball based on detection signals from the first and second starting port switches 22A and 22B, the count switch 23, the general winning port switch 24, and the like. It is determined whether or not there is (step S151). In the process of step S151, if any of the values of the switch timers provided for the respective switches have reached the switch-on determination value, the game balls that have passed (entered) the winning openings corresponding to the switches will receive a prize. What is necessary is just to determine that it was detected as a sphere.

  If a winning ball is detected in step S151 (step S151; Yes), the result of detecting the winning ball is stored (step S152). In the process of step S152, the value of the prize ball command output counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 106 such as the game control counter setting unit 594 may be updated so as to be incremented by one. A plurality of winning ball command output counters are provided in advance corresponding to each winning opening (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening, large winning opening, general winning opening), and correspond to the winning opening where the winning ball is detected. What is necessary is just to make it add 1 to the counted value. Thereafter, the payout condition determination count value is updated in accordance with the detection result of the winning ball (step S153). In the processing of step S153, the number of prize balls based on detection of a new prize ball to any winning port is updated so as to be added to the payout condition determination count value.

  If no winning ball is detected in step S151 (step S151; No), or after executing the processing in step S153, it is determined whether or not the transmission of the winning ball number command is being restricted. (Step S154). As an example, after transmitting the prize ball number command from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15, the prize ball number reception command and the prize transmitted from the payout control board 15 before a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapse. Until the ball end command is received, the transmission of the next winning ball number command is restricted, and the transmission may be in a state of waiting for the transmission of the winning ball number command. On the other hand, even before the predetermined time elapses, when the prize ball number reception command and the prize ball end command are received after the prize ball number command is transmitted, the transmission restriction on the prize ball number command in the transmission standby state is performed. May be canceled.

  If the transmission of the prize ball number command is not being restricted in step S154 (step S154; No), it is determined whether or not the winning sphere is detected and stored (step S155). If the winning ball is detected and stored (step S155; Yes), control is performed to transmit the winning ball number command corresponding to the winning port from the main board 11 to the payout control board 15 (step S156). In the process of step S156, for example, among the plurality of prize ball number command output counters, the prize ball number corresponding to the counter whose count value is not “0” may be set so as to be designated by the prize ball number command. . The output data of the winning ball number command for specifying the winning ball number may be set in the transmission data register of the serial communication circuit 108.

  After executing the processing of step S156, a prize ball number command transmission limit time (for example, 10 seconds) is set (step S157). Based on the prize ball number command transmission time limit set in step S157, after transmitting the prize ball number command, it is determined whether a prize ball number reception command or a prize ball preparation command has been received within 10 seconds. Is done. The connection confirmation command may be transmitted when 10 seconds elapse without receiving the winning ball number receiving command or the winning ball preparation command. If a prize ball end command is received before the prize ball number reception command before the award ball number command transmission limit time elapses, the setting of the award ball number command transmission limit time is cleared and the award ball number It suffices if the command transmission restriction can be released.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S157, the prize ball number specified by the prize ball number command transmitted in the processing in step S156 is updated so as to be added to the prize ball count value stored in the prize ball number counter ( Step S158). The prize ball number counter is a counter used for grasping the number of unpaid prize balls on the side of the game control microcomputer 100. The prize ball number specified when transmitting the prize ball number command is added. Every time a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize ball payouts is detected, the subtraction update is performed based on the payout detection signal transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150.

  If the transmission of the prize ball number command is being restricted in step S154 (step S154; Yes), if there is no detection and storage of the winning ball in step S155 (step S155; No), or the process of step S158 is executed. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a predetermined winning ball error has occurred (step S159). In the process of step S156, for example, the status register of the serial communication circuit 108 may be checked, and if any error bit is set, it may be determined that a winning ball error has occurred. Furthermore, when receiving the prize ball preparation command transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150, it may be determined that a prize ball error has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S159 that a prize ball error has not occurred (step S159; No), it is determined whether or not a payout detection signal transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150 has been normally input (step S159). Step S160). In the process of step S160, bit 7 of the input port 1 shown in FIG. 12 is input, and it is confirmed whether or not the payout detection signal is on. When the payout detection signal is in the ON state, when the signal input is confirmed six times or more out of the eight times, it is determined that there is a normal input of the payout detection signal. If there is a normal input of the payout detection signal (step S160; Yes), subtraction update of the winning ball number count value is performed (step S161). In the process of step S161, the update may be performed so that a predetermined number (for example, “10”) is subtracted from the prize ball number count value.

  If there is no normal input of the payout detection signal in step S160 (step S160; No), or after executing the processing of step S161, it is determined whether or not a count error of the number of winning balls has occurred (step S162). . In the process of step S162, when the prize ball number count value is equal to or more than a predetermined prize ball shortage determination value (for example, “501”) or less than the prize ball excess determination value (for example, “0”), What is necessary is just to determine that a prize ball error such as shortage or prize ball excess has occurred. For example, “250” may be set in the winning ball counter as an initial value in the initial setting process of the game control main process. When the prize ball number count value is equal to or more than “501”, the number of unpaid prize balls is abnormally increased, and it is determined that the prize ball is insufficient. When the prize ball count value is less than “0”, the number of paid-out prize balls is abnormally increased, and it is determined that the prize balls are excessive.

  If it is determined in step S159 that a prize ball error has occurred (step S159; Yes), or if it is determined in step S162 that a count error of the number of prize balls has occurred (step S162; Yes), After the setting for the occurrence of the payout error is performed (step S163), the prize ball processing is ended. In the process of step S163, for example, a payout error flag is set, and a payout error command is transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12, so that the occurrence of the payout error is notified using a predetermined effector. Good.

  In this way, when the winning ball number command is transmitted by the transmission control in step S156, the winning ball number command transmission limit time is set in step S157, but even before the time limit expires, the payout control microcomputer 150 When the prize ball number reception command and the prize ball end command transmitted from the controller are received, the setting of the prize ball number command transmission limit time is cleared, and the transmission limit for the next prize ball number command in the transmission standby state is set. It is released. Therefore, when the storage of the number of winning balls is accumulated, the next winning ball number command can be transmitted immediately.

  After the prize ball number command is transmitted, the transmission of the next prize ball number command is always restricted until a predetermined time elapses. The corresponding next prize ball number command may be transmitted.

  FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S30 of FIG. 18 as the test terminal processing. In the test terminal process shown in FIG. 28, the CPU 104 determines whether or not the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4” (Step S171). In the special symbol process shown in FIG. 19, when the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4”, the processing when the gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not controlled to the big hitting gaming state or the small hitting gaming state is performed. Yes, it is. Therefore, if the value of the special figure process flag is “4” or more, the gaming state is the big hitting gaming state or the small hitting gaming state, and the special variable winning prize ball device 7 has the big winning opening door, so that the big winning opening is set. It is possible to specify that the period is a period in which the state changes between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state).

  If the value of the special figure process flag is less than "4" in step S171 (step S171; Yes), it is determined whether or not the time saving control is being performed by executing a predetermined time saving check process (step S171). Step S172). In the time saving check process, it is sufficient to confirm whether or not a time saving flag that is turned on corresponding to a period in which the time saving control is performed is set.

  If the value of the special figure process flag is equal to or greater than "4" in step S171 (step S171; No), or if the time saving control is being performed in step S172 (step S172; Yes), the firing position of the information buffer is set. The designated signal output bit position (bit 6 of output port 2 in the example shown in FIG. 11) is set (step S173).

  If the time saving control is not being performed in step S172 (step S172; No), or after the processing in step S173 is performed, the signal output bit position in the information buffer is determined based on whether the output condition is satisfied for other test terminal output signals. Is set (step S174). Then, after the output control of the test terminal output signal according to each bit value of the information buffer is performed (step S175), the test terminal processing ends.

  By executing the processing of step S175 after executing the processing of step S173, the large winning prize opening is opened in the big hit game state or the small hit game state, and the high opening control is performed together with the time saving control. In response to the fact that the second start winning opening is likely to be opened due to the execution of the above, a firing position designation signal indicating that the game ball should be fired to the right game area 2B which is the second game area is externally output. Can be. It should be noted that the firing position designation signal is actually output to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1 only when the test device is attached to the main board 11 by, for example, connecting the test device. At times, the firing position designation signal may not be externally output. However, the processing of steps S173 and S175 may be executed even during normal use as processing for externally outputting the firing position designation signal.

  Next, the operation of the payout control board 15 will be described. In the payout control board 15, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 10, the payout control microcomputer 150 is started, and the payout control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 29 is executed by the CPU 214.

  In the payout control main process shown in FIG. 29, the CPU 214 first performs necessary initial settings. That is, after the interrupt is disabled (step S401), the interrupt mode is set to the interrupt mode 2 (step S402), and the stack pointer designated address is set to the stack pointer (step S403). Further, setting of the built-in device register is performed (step S404). In the process of step S404, for example, register setting for using one channel in the timer circuit 217 in the timer mode, register setting for permitting interrupt generation, register setting for specifying an interrupt vector, and the like are performed. The register initial value corresponding to the timer interrupt generation interval (for example, 1 millisecond) may be set.

  Subsequent to the processing in step S404, the RAM 216 is set in an accessible state (step S405), and the RAM 216 is cleared (step S406). At this time, the signal output timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 or a register separate from the RAM 216 is cleared and initialized (step S407). As an example, the detection signal output timer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 is cleared, and the timer value is initialized to “0”. The detection signal output timer is used to measure the output time of a payout detection signal indicating that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize ball payouts has been detected. By clearing the detection signal output timer when the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined number of payout detection signals that are being output immediately before the power is turned off are prevented from being externally output after the power is turned on again. It can be prevented that the payout detection signal based on the detection of the prize ball payout once is output before and after the power is cut off.

  Subsequent to the process of step S406, an initial value is set in a flag or a counter of the work area in the RAM 216 (step S408). Further, the serial communication circuit 218 is initialized (step S409). In this case, the CPU 214 sets the data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 215 in the serial communication circuit 218 according to the serial communication circuit setting program, thereby causing the serial communication circuit 218 to perform serial communication with the game control microcomputer 100. Make settings. Then, after permitting the interrupt (step S410), the process enters a loop process for monitoring occurrence of a timer interrupt.

  After the interruption is permitted, when a timer interruption occurs in the payout control microcomputer 150, the CPU 214 executes a predetermined timer interruption process. FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a payout control timer interrupt process executed by the CPU 214.

  In the payout control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 30, the CPU 214 first executes a switch check process (step S421). In the switch check processing, the states (on / off) of the payout count switch 72 and the error release switch 73 are confirmed based on the input from the input port 1. Subsequently, an input determination process is performed (step S422). In the input determination process, the state (on / off) of the input port 0 is detected, and the detection result is reflected on a sensor input state flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216.

  After executing the input determination process, a prepaid card unit control process is executed (step S423). The prepaid card unit control process is a process for performing communication with a predetermined card unit. Further, the CPU 214 executes a main control communication process (step S424). The main control communication process is a process for performing communication with the game control microcomputer 100 on the main board 11. Subsequent to the main control communication process, a payout control process is executed (step S425). In the payout control process, control for paying out a ball for lending in response to a ball lending request by a predetermined card unit and control for paying out a number of prize balls specified by a prize ball number command from the main board 11 are performed.

  After executing the payout control process, a payout motor control process is executed (step S426). The payout motor control process is a process for outputting a drive signal for operating the payout motor 51. Further, the payout side error processing is executed (step S427). Then, a prepaid card unit error control process is executed (step S428). Subsequent to the prepaid card unit error control process, a payout information output process is executed (step S429). In the payout information output processing, processing for externally outputting a payout detection signal via the main board 11 and processing for externally outputting a gaming machine error state signal are executed.

  After executing the payout information output process, a payout display control process is executed (step S430). The payout display control process is a process of controlling a display operation of the error display LED 74 according to an error state in the payout control board 15. After that, the payout side output processing is executed (step S431). In the payout-side output processing, an output port in the external bus interface 219 is set according to the bit value of the information buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S424 of FIG. 30 as the main control communication process. In the main control communication process shown in FIG. 31, the CPU 214 first determines whether or not a connection error has occurred (step S501). In the process of step S501, for example, it may be confirmed whether or not a connection signal output from the main board 11 is input.

  If a connection error has not occurred in step S501 (step S501; No), it is determined whether a serial communication error has occurred (step S502). In the process of step S502, for example, it may be confirmed whether or not the reception error flag is set in the status register of the serial communication circuit 218. For example, if a flag indicating a parity error, a framing error, a noise error, an overrun error, or an idle line error is set in the status register of the serial communication circuit 218, it is determined that the serial communication circuit 218 is in a reception error state. I do.

  If a connection error has occurred in step S501 (step S501; Yes), or if a serial communication error has occurred in step S502 (step S502; Yes), settings are made at the time of a communication error with the main board 11. After that (step S503), the main control communication process ends. In the process of step S503, for example, the receiving circuit in the serial communication circuit 218 is initialized, and a predetermined error flag is set to an ON state.

  If a serial communication error has not occurred in step S502 (step S502; No), it is determined whether there is a received command (step S504). In the process of step S504, for example, the reception data buffer of the serial communication circuit 218 is read, and the presence or absence of a reception command is confirmed. If there is no received command (step S504; No), the main control communication process ends. If there is a reception command (step S504; Yes), the reception command is acquired from the serial communication circuit 218 and stored in, for example, a payout reception buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 (step S505).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S505, it is determined whether the connection confirmation flag is on (step S506). The connection confirmation flag is set to an on state by the processing of step S509 described below in response to receiving the connection confirmation command transmitted from the main board 11. When the connection confirmation flag is off (step S506; No), it is determined whether or not a connection confirmation command has been received (step S507). At this time, if the connection confirmation command has not been received (step S507; No), the main control communication process ends.

  When the connection confirmation command is received in step S507 (step S507; Yes), control is performed to transmit a connection OK command from the payout control board 15 to the main board 11 (step S508). Then, the connection confirmation flag is set to the ON state (step S509). Further, a predetermined main control communication control time (for example, 1050 milliseconds) is set (step S510). Upon receiving the connection OK command transmitted from the payout control microcomputer 150, the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 transmits a connection confirmation command every one second. If the next connection confirmation command cannot be received even after the main control communication control time has elapsed, the payout control microcomputer 150 invalidates the reception of the prize ball number command and the like and waits until the communication state is restored. I do.

  If the connection confirmation flag is ON in step S506 (step S506; Yes), it is determined whether the main control communication control time has elapsed (step S511). When the main control communication control time has elapsed (Step S511; Yes), the connection confirmation flag is cleared and turned off (Step S512), and then the main control communication processing is ended. If the main control communication control time has not elapsed (step S511; No), it is determined whether or not a winning ball number command has been received (step S513). If no award ball number command has been received (step S513; No), the main control communication process ends.

  When the prize ball number command is received in step S513 (step S514; Yes), setting for starting the prize ball payout control is performed (step S514). In the process of step S514, for example, the number of winning balls specified by the winning ball number command is set in the unpaid number counter. The unpaid number counter is a counter for counting the number of unpaid prize balls and loaned balls. In addition, in response to the reception of the winning ball number command, control is performed to transmit a winning ball number receiving command to the main board 11. Note that if the award ball payout operation is not completed within 1 second after the award ball number reception command is transmitted, the award ball preparation command is transmitted.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S429 of FIG. 30 as the payout information output processing. In the payout information output process shown in FIG. 32, the CPU 214 first determines whether or not a ball lending payout operation is being performed (step S521). In the process of step S521, for example, whether or not the ball lending and paying operation is being performed is determined by checking whether or not the ball lending and paying operation designation bit of the payout control state flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 is set. May be determined. If the ball lending and payout operation is being performed (step S521; Yes), the payout information output process ends.

  If the ball lending payout operation is not being performed in step S521 (step S521; No), it is determined whether or not the detection signal from the payout count switch 72 is on (step S522). When the payout count switch 72 is turned on (Step S522; Yes), the payout ball payout number is incremented by 1 (Step S523). In the process of step S523, for example, the count value of the number of prize balls to be paid out, which is the value stored in the number of prize balls to be paid out provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 216, may be updated so as to be incremented by one.

  Subsequent to the process of step S523, it is determined whether or not the number of awarded ball payouts has reached a predetermined payout detection determination value (for example, “10”) (step S524). If the winning ball payout number has reached the payout detection determination value (step S524; Yes), the winning ball payout number is updated so that a predetermined number (for example, “10”) is subtracted (step S525). Further, the detection signal output remaining number is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S526). In the process of step S526, for example, the detection signal output remaining count buffer value stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 216 may be incremented by one.

  When the payout count switch 72 is turned off in step S522 (step S522; No), when the number of awarded ball payouts does not reach the payout detection determination value in step S524 (step S524; No), or in step S526. After executing the processing, it is determined whether or not the detection signal output timer value is “0” (step S527). The detection signal output timer value is stored, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 216, and an initial value is set by a process of step S531 described later. If the detection signal output timer value is not “0” (step S527; No), the timer value is updated so as to be decremented by 1 (step S528).

  If the detection signal output timer value is “0” in step S527 (step S527; Yes), it is determined whether the remaining number of detection signal outputs is “0” (step S529). If the number of remaining detection signal outputs is “0” (Step S529; Yes), the payout information output process ends. If the number of remaining detection signal outputs is other than “0” (Step S529; No), the value is updated so as to subtract 1 (Step S530). Then, a predetermined timer initial value corresponding to the output time (for example, 1 second) of the payout detection signal is set in the detection signal output timer (step S531).

  After performing either of the processes of steps S528 and S531, the output control of the payout detection signal, such as setting the payout detection signal output bit position of the information buffer (bit 7 of the output port 1 in the example shown in FIG. 14). Is performed (step S532). Thus, the payout detection signal is output from the output port 1 (turned on).

  When the detection signal output timer value is decremented by 1 in step S528, if the timer value becomes "0", the next timer interrupt processing is executed, whereby the processing in step S529 is executed, and the detection signal output is performed. If the remaining number is other than “0”, the payout detection signal is continuously output to the outside. In other words, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of awarded ball payouts with a game ball as a prize are continuously detected, the external output time of the payout detection signal is extended. Therefore, in an external device such as a hall computer, the number of times a predetermined number of prize ball payouts are continuously detected can be specified from the length of time the payout detection signal is in the ON state.

  Note that, when a predetermined number of prize ball payouts are continuously detected, the payout detection signal is not limited to extending the external output time. You may make it a state. In this case, for example, when the timer value after the subtraction in step S528 becomes “0”, the signal output standby time is set, and until the time elapses, the timer value is set to “0” in step S527. Is determined, the payout information output process may be terminated without executing the process of step S529.

  Next, the contents of the effect performed by the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, it is more advantageous for the player to shoot the game ball toward the left game area 2A than the right game area 2B when in the normal game state or the time-varying probability change state (hereinafter, the normal game state or the like). In a time saving state, a time saving probable change state (hereinafter, a time saving state or the like), or a big hit game state, it is more advantageous for the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2B than the left game area 2A. It is. In other words, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the big hit game state, it is more advantageous for the player than when the game ball is fired toward the left game area 2A, and when the game ball is in the normal game state. When the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B, it is more disadvantageous for the player than when the game ball is fired toward the left game area 2A.

  In other words, when the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the big hit game state, it is more advantageous for the player than when the game ball is fired toward the left game area 2A, because the special variable winning ball device. This is because the opening control of No. 7 is performed. When the game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in a time saving state or the like, it is more advantageous for the player than the game ball is fired toward the left game area 2A, for example, to the normal winning ball device 6A. This is because it is more likely that the case where the game ball enters the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is controlled to a more advantageous big hit game state than the case where the game ball enters.

  Further, when a game ball is fired toward the right game area 2B in the normal game state or the like, it is more disadvantageous for the player than to fire toward the left game area A, for example, a normal winning ball apparatus. This is because the probability of game balls entering the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B is lower than that of 6A, so that the number of prize balls due to the occurrence of a prize is reduced and the condition for starting variable display is less likely to be satisfied.

  Therefore, the CPU 120A, in accordance with the game state, notifies the player that the game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A or notifies the player that the game ball should be fired to the right game area 2B. Performs one of the batting instruction notifications. In addition, particularly when the area in which the game ball is to be fired is changed in accordance with the transition of the game state, if the player continues to hit the game ball without noticing this, there is a possibility that the player may lose the game ball. A notification for designating an area to be fired is issued.

  The CPU 120A determines a game state based on the effect control command transmitted from the main board 11, and issues a notification indicating a firing area according to the game state. Specifically, for example, in the big hitting game state, the small hitting game state, the time saving state, etc., the right-handed instruction is notified, and in the normal game state, the left-handed instruction is notified. In particular, when the firing area changes in accordance with the transition of the gaming state, such as when the time saving state transitioned after the end of the big hit gaming state ends and the transition to the normal gaming state occurs, the first variable display of the transitioned gaming state. Notification is performed after is started. For example, during the time-saving state, right-handed instruction notification is performed, so that left-handed instruction notification for notifying the player that a game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A is performed.

  This notification is basically performed when a change start command (a first change start command or a second change start command) transmitted first after the time-saving state is finished, that is, a transition to the normal game state is made. Then, the first variable display is started.

  Here, when it is in the time saving state, the game ball is easy to win in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B. Therefore, when the time saving state ends, there is often a hold memory basically. Therefore, it is considered that the fluctuation start command transmitted first after the time-saving state ends is the fluctuation start command transmitted based on the first reserved use after the transition to the normal gaming state.

  In the case where the game does not shift to the time-saving state after the end of the jackpot game state, it is highly probable that a start winning has occurred during the jackpot game state or before the jackpot game state occurs. Sometimes, basically, there is often a pending storage. Therefore, it is considered that the fluctuation start command transmitted first after the big hit state ends is also the fluctuation start command transmitted based on the first hold-up completion after the transition to the normal gaming state.

  However, for example, it is difficult to win the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B due to the arrangement of obstacle nails or the like. In, from the end of the time saving probable change state until the end of the time saving no probable change state, the firing of the game ball was stopped and the game was suspended, due to factors such as performing a single shot so that the suspension does not occur, In some cases, there is no pending storage when the time saving probability change state ends. In such a case, the change start command is not transmitted even after the time saving probability change state ends, so the CPU 120A selects the left-handing instruction information from the first left-handing instruction information to the third left-handing instruction information AL3. Therefore, the selected left-handed instruction notification cannot be executed.

  Further, in the normal gaming state shifted from the time saving state, the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B provided in the right game area 2B is hard to be opened, and the opening time is extremely short, so that the right-handed operation after the time saving state ends. Is continued, it is extremely unlikely that the fluctuation start command is transmitted based on the winning in the normally variable winning prize ball device 6B. Therefore, there is a possibility that the player continues to make a right-handed endlessly without any left-handed instruction notification (one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3) and loses.

  Therefore, when the CPU 120A receives the customer waiting demonstration designation command after the end of the time saving state and before the reception of the fluctuation start command, the CPU 120A performs the left-handed instruction notification together with the demonstration effect. That is, the customer waiting demonstration designation command is transmitted in response to the lapse of a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) from the end of the variable display of the special symbol, so that the fluctuation start command is not transmitted. Also, based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command, it is possible to perform a left-handed instruction notification in the demonstration effect.

  The left-handed instruction information includes first left-handed instruction information AL1 to third left-handed instruction information AL3 (FIG. 46A) in which a player is clearly notified that the game ball should be fired in the left game area 2A. To (C)) and the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3, rather than the clear information like the first left-handed instruction notification AL3. And a fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 (see FIG. 47) that the person cannot recognize or difficult to recognize.

  The first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 are, for example, in a notification mode by displaying effect images as shown in FIGS. 46A to 46C on the screen of the image display device 5. It is only necessary that the notification modes be different. The first left-throw instruction notification AL1 to the third left-throw instruction notification AL3 are used to display, for example, a message in characters such as "Return to left-hand!" Pattern image (for example, the effect image showing the left arrow of the first left-hand instruction information AL1 is white, the effect image showing the left arrow of the second left-hand instruction information AL2 is black, and the left arrow of the third left-hand instruction information AL3 is shown. The effect image may be displayed in a floral pattern or the like) so long as the player is notified that the game ball should be fired in the left game area 2A.

  Note that, instead of or along with the display of the effect image on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation of the luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The hitting instruction notification AL1 may be performed. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 by the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation of the luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the first left strike instruction notification AL1 to AL3 In the case of performing any one of the left-handing instruction notifications AL3, the player can identify which of the first left-handing instruction information AL1 to the third left-handing instruction information AL3 is the left-handing instruction information. It is sufficient if the notification is made in an appropriate manner. In the first left hitting instruction notification AL1 to the third hitting instruction notification AL3, each is a different notification mode, in which the player is clearly notified that the game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A. Is good enough. In addition, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 are, for example, after the time-saving state ends, transition to the normal state, at the start of the first variable display, or when the game ball passes in the normal game state. This is performed when passing through the gate 41.

  The fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 may be any left-handing instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 47 on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. The fourth left-hitting instruction notification AL4 displays, for example, an effect image indicating a left-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state, so that the game ball should be fired in the left gaming area 2A. Any information that is notified to the player in a notification mode different from any one of the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 may be used. Note that, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the fourth left-turn instruction notification AL4 may be performed by sound output or lighting operation of the light-emitting body. Instead of a clear notification like the hit instruction notification AL3, a notification that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize may be performed. It should be noted that the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is performed, for example, after the time-saving state ends, the state shifts to the normal state, and the second and third variable display starts, or when the demonstration effect starts.

  The right-handed instruction information includes first right-handed instruction information AR1 to third right-handed instruction information (FIG. 41 (A) to) in which a player is clearly notified that a game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B. (C), and the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 (FIG. 4), which is not clear information like the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AL3, but is unrecognizable or difficult for the player to recognize. 42).

  The first right-throw instruction notification AR1 to the third right-throw instruction notification AR3 are, for example, right-throw instructions by displaying effect images as shown in FIGS. 41A to 41C on the screen of the image display device 5, respectively. Any information is acceptable. The first right-throw instruction notification AR1 to the third right-throw instruction notification AR3 are used to display, for example, a message with characters such as "Please right-click!" Pattern pattern (for example, the effect image showing the right-pointing arrow of the first right-handing instruction information AR1 is white, the effecting image showing the right-pointing arrow of the second right-handing instruction information AR2 is black, and the rightward arrow of the third right-handing instruction information AR3 is shown. The effect image may be displayed in the form of a floral pattern or the like so as to notify the player that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B.

  Note that, instead of or along with the display of the effect image on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation of the luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The first right-throw instruction notification AR1 to the third right-throw instruction notification AR3 may be performed. Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5 by sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and lighting operation of the light emitting element such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, the first right-turn instruction notification AR1 to the third right. When performing any one of the right-handing instruction notifications AR3, the player can identify which one of the first right-handing instruction information AR1 to the third right-handing instruction information AR3 is the right-handing instruction information. It is sufficient if the notification is made in an appropriate manner. In the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3, each of them has a different notification mode, and the player is clearly notified that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B. Any mode may be used. In addition, any one of the right-handing instruction information is selected from the first right-handing instruction information AR1 to the third right-handing instruction information AR3, and the selected right-handing instruction information is, for example, during the big hit game state (first Non-probable change to fifth non-probable change, first to fifth probable change) and time saving.

  Which one of the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3 is selected depends on the big hit type specified by the big hit start specifying command, for example, according to the right-handing instruction notification pattern table 132 illustrated in FIG. The corresponding right-handed instruction notification may be selected. For example, if the jackpot type designated by the jackpot start designation command is any of “first non-probable change”, “fourth non-probable change”, “first probable change”, or “fourth probable change”, the first right-handed instruction is notified. If AR1 is selected and the jackpot type specified by the jackpot start designation command is any of “second non-probable change”, “fifth non-probable change”, “second probable change”, or “fifth probable change”, the second right The hit instruction notification AR2 is selected, and if the jackpot type specified by the jackpot start designation command is “third non-probable change” or “third non-probable change”, the third right-hand instruction notification is selected.

  In the right-handing instruction notification pattern table 132 illustrated in FIG. 40, when the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 is selected, the variable display result is “big hit” in the type of “big hit” of “non-probable change” or “probable change”. After that, the probability of being controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state is set to be 3 to 7. Also, when the second right-handed instruction notification AR2 is selected, after the variable display result becomes "big hit" in the jackpot type of "non-probable change" or "probable change", the state of the 16 round big hit or the 8 round big hit is reached. The probability of being controlled to the state is set to be 5 to 5, and when the third right-handing instruction notification AR3 is selected, the variable display result is "big change" or "big change" in the big hit type. After the "big hit" is set, it is set to be controlled to a 16 round big hit state with a probability of 100%. The probabilities of being controlled to the 16-round big hit state or the 8-round big hit state, which correspond to the first right-hit instruction information AR1 to the third right-hit instruction information, respectively, may be different from each other. Also, depending on the probability of being controlled to the 16-round big hit state or the 8-round big hit state after the variable display result becomes the "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probable change" or "probable change," The notification mode of the right-handing instruction notification may be different depending on the probability that the probability change control is performed after the big hit state ends, or the length of the time reduction state may be different, for example. In the case (for example, when the number of times the special figure game is executed in the time reduction state differs depending on the type of big hit), for example, a right-handed The notification mode of the instruction notification may be changed.

  The fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4 may be any right-handing instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 42 on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. The fourth right-stroke instruction notification AR1 displays, for example, an effect image indicating a right-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state, so that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B. What is necessary is just to be notified to the player in a notification mode different from any of the notification modes in the third to right strike instruction notification AR3. Note that, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be performed by sound output or a lighting operation of the light emitter, but the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right. Instead of a clear notification like the hit instruction notification AR3, a notification that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize may be performed. In addition, the fourth right strike instruction notification AR4 is performed, for example, during one of the big hitting game state (probability) and the small hitting game state.

  When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted, the CPU 104 controls the internal state of the gaming control means and the electric component control means such as the production control means. The power interruption recovery setting for returning the control state to the state at the time of stopping the power supply is performed (step S91 in FIG. 17), but the pachinko gaming machine is performing any of the right-handing instruction notifications. When the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped and the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restarted, a predetermined right-handed instruction notification (for example, The first right strike instruction notification AR1) is performed. In this way, when the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped during the right-handed instruction notification and the power supply is restarted, the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is determined in advance regardless of the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification when the power supply is stopped. By performing the right-handed instruction notification, it is possible to prevent the right-handed instruction notification from being erroneously made at the time of restoration from a power interruption, thereby preventing the player from being confused.

  Further, the CPU 120A determines whether the second and third fluctuations have occurred after the time reduction state has ended, as well as when the first fluctuation start command and the customer waiting demonstration designation command have been received after the time reduction state has ended. When a start command is received or when a predetermined time (for example, 20 seconds) elapses without receiving a fluctuation start command after the first and second variable displays are stopped and displayed after the time saving state ends. Also performs a fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4.

  In this way, by repeating the left-handing instruction notification even after the variable display or the demonstration effect is started for the second or third time after the time saving state ends, it is possible to prevent the left-handing instruction notification from being overlooked. In addition, by performing the repeated notification with the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 in a mode in which the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize, not only is the player who has already returned to the left-handed play unpleasant, but also the notification can be made. It is possible to avoid that the player is aware of what is being done and is uncomfortable with the player.

  In addition, when the CPU 120A determines that a predetermined number (for example, 2 balls) of game balls have passed through the passage gate 41 within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) in the normal game state, the CPU 120A moves the game balls to the right game area 2B. Is determined to have been fired, and any one of the first left-handed instruction information AL1 to the third left-handed instruction information AL3 is notified.

  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 10, the effect control microcomputer 120 is activated, and the effect control main process as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 33 is executed by the CPU 120A.

  When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 33 is started, the CPU 120A first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71), clears the effect control RAM, sets various initial values, and sets the effect control board 12 The register setting of the mounted CTC (counter / timer circuit) is performed.

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the timer interrupt flag is turned on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, for example, and is set to an on state every time a predetermined time (for example, 2 milliseconds) elapses 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, and the process stands by.

  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 side reception buffer, the readout is performed. The setting and control corresponding to the performed 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 process of step S75, for example, a display operation of an effect image on the screen of the image display device 5, a sound 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, and the like. With respect to the control content of the rendering operation using various rendering devices, determination, determination, setting, and the like are performed in accordance with the rendering control commands and the like transmitted from the main board 11.

  Following the effect control process in step S75, an effect random number updating process is executed (step S76), and numerical data indicating a random number value counted by a predetermined random counter is used as effect random numbers for effect control in the software. Update by.

  After performing the effect random number updating process in step S76, a gate passing process is performed (step S77). In the gate passage notification process of step S77, the command analysis process of step S74 determines that the second gate passage notification command has been received within a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) since it was determined that the gate passage notification command was received in the normal gaming state. It is determined whether or not it has been received. If it is determined that it has been received, the gate passing notification flag is set, and any of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 is performed. I do. After that, the process returns to the step S72.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 33 as the effect control process processing. In this effect control process, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 determines which of the following steps S180 to S189, for example, according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM. Select and execute.

  The variable display start waiting process in step S180 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “0”. This variable display start waiting process is based on whether a first change start command or a second change start command from the main board 11 has been received, etc. And the like.

  The variable display start setting process in step S181 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “1”. The variable display start setting process is performed in response to the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. In order to perform variable display and various other effecting operations, the processing includes a process of determining a fixed decorative symbol and an effect control pattern according to a variation pattern of a special symbol, a type of display result, and the like.

  The variable display effect processing in step S182 is processing executed when the value of the effect process flag is “2”. In the variable display effect processing, the CPU 120A executes the effect control such as display control data, voice control data, lamp control data, and effect model control data from the effect control pattern in accordance with the timer value of the predetermined effect control process timer. Read data. According to the effect control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121, various commands to be transmitted to the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14, and the like are determined. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effect control during execution of the special map game using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Is performed. Then, when the end code is read from the effect control pattern, a predetermined display control signal is transmitted to the VDP 121, for example, to display a fixed decorative symbol as a variable display result of the decorative symbol, or to end the special figure game. For example, an effect image corresponding to is displayed.

  The waiting process per special figure in step S183 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “3”. In the special figure hit waiting process, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the big hit start specifying command or the small hit start specifying command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the big hit effect process. On the other hand, when the small hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect effect processing. Further, when the effect control process timer times out without receiving the big hit start specifying command or the small hit start specifying command, it is determined that the special figure display result in the special figure game is “losing”, and the effect process flag is set. The value is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The small hit production process in step S184 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “4”. In the small hit effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various commands to the VDP 121, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from a predetermined effect control pattern. Thus, various effect controls in the small hitting game state are performed using various effect devices. In addition, in the small hit middle production process, in response to receiving the small hit end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the production process flag is updated to “5” which is a value corresponding to the small hit end production process. I do.

  The small hit end effect process in step S185 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “5”. In the small hit end effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. Thus, various effect controls are performed at the end of the small hitting game state using the various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The big hit production process in step S186 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is “6”. In the big hit production process, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the production control execution data read from the predetermined production control pattern. Thereby, various effect control in the big hit game state is performed using various effect devices. Then, in response to receiving a jackpot end designation command from the main board 11, the value of the effect process flag is updated to “7”, which is a value corresponding to the ending effect process.

  The ending effect process of step S187 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “7”. In the ending effect processing, the CPU 120A controls output of various signals to the VDP 121, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like based on the effect control execution data read from the predetermined effect control pattern. As a result, various effect controls are performed at the end of the big hit gaming state using the various effect devices. Thereafter, the value of the effect process flag is updated to the initial value “0”.

  The demonstration effect start waiting process in step S188 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “8”. This demonstration effect start waiting process is based on whether a customer wait demonstration designation command from the main board 11 is received or not, and the third variable display is started after the time saving state ends and the normal game state is entered. Judge whether it is during the period, determine the demonstration effect control pattern if it is not during the period, if it is within the period, effect control pattern for performing left-handed instruction notification during the demonstration effect Is determined.

  The demonstration effect process of step S189 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is “9”. In the demonstration effect processing, the CPU 120A reads out effect control execution data such as display control data, voice control data, and lamp control data from the effect control pattern corresponding to the demonstration effect in accordance with a timer value of a predetermined effect control process timer. . According to the effect control execution data read at this time, for example, a display control signal to be transmitted to the VDP 121, various commands to be transmitted to the voice control board 13 and the lamp control board 14, and the like are determined. By outputting various signals based on these determination results, various effects during the non-execution of the special map game using various effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED. Control is performed. When the left-handed instruction notification is set, an effect image corresponding to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is displayed on the image display device 5 during the demonstration effect.

  The start condition of the demonstration effect includes that a customer waiting demonstration designation command is received, or that a predetermined time (for example, one minute) has elapsed without receiving a change start command since the last demonstration effect was finished. The end condition of the demonstration effect includes that a predetermined time (for example, one minute) has elapsed since the start of the demonstration effect, that a fluctuation start command was received during the execution of the demonstration effect, and the like. In addition, the start condition and the end condition of these demonstration effects can be variously changed.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the processing executed in step S180 in FIG. 34 as the variable display start waiting processing. In the variable display start waiting process shown in FIG. 35, the CPU 120A first confirms whether or not a variable start command reception flag based on the first variable start command or the second variable start command received in the command analysis process is set ( Step S810). If the first variation start command reception flag or the second variation start command reception flag is set (step S810; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display start setting process (step S181 in FIG. 34). Is updated to “1” (step S811). If the change start command has not been received (step S810; No), it is checked whether or not the customer waiting demo designation command reception flag based on the customer waiting demo designation command received in the command analysis processing is set (step S812). ). If the demonstration designation command reception flag is set (step S812; Yes), the value of the production process flag is updated to “8” which is the value corresponding to the demonstration production start waiting process (step S188 in FIG. 34) (step S812). S813). If the demonstration designation command reception flag has not been set (step S812; No), the process ends.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart illustrating an example of the process executed in step S181 in FIG. 34 as the variable display start setting process. In the variable display start setting process shown in FIG. 36, first, the CPU 120A reads a variable pattern command from the variable pattern command storage area (step S820). The variation pattern command storage area stores a variation pattern command that can specify the variation pattern received from the main board 11. Next, the display result (stop symbol) of the effect symbol (decorative symbol) is determined according to the data stored in the display result specifying command storage area (that is, the received display result specifying command) (step S821). In this case, the CPU 120A determines a stop symbol of the effect symbol corresponding to the display result specified by the display result specifying command, and stores data indicating the determined stop symbol of the effect symbol in the effect symbol display result storage area.

  Then, the process proceeds to step S822 to determine whether or not to perform left-handing instruction notification and right-handing instruction notification, and to determine which instruction notification to perform, and to set the determined notification. Perform processing.

  Next, a symbol variation control pattern (process table) corresponding to the variation pattern command is selected (step S823), and a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S824).

  Then, the CPU 120A controls the effect device (the image display device 5 as effect components, the speakers 8L and 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Execute (step S825).

  Then, a value corresponding to the fluctuating time specified by the fluctuating pattern command is set in the fluctuating time timer (step S826), and the value of the effect process flag is set to a value corresponding to the variable display processing (step S182 in FIG. 34). It is updated to a certain “2” (step S827).

  FIGS. 37 and 38 are flowcharts showing an example of the processing executed in step S822 in FIG. 36 as the launch area notification determination processing. In the launch area notification determination processing shown in FIGS. 37 and 38, first, CPU 120A determines whether there is a setting of right-hand instruction notification (step S830). At this time, for example, if any of the first right-handed instruction information AR1 to the fourth right-handed instruction information AR4 is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, it is determined that the right-handed instruction information is set. Just fine.

  If there is a right-handed instruction notification setting in step S830, that is, if it is the first variable display after the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state ends, or if it is in the time saving state (step S830; Yes), whether or not a background designation command for designating a background image corresponding to a low base state such as a normal state in which the high opening control associated with the time saving control is not performed or a time-variable no-variable state, that is, a normal game from the next variation It is determined whether to shift to the state (step S831). The background designation command is used to transmit from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 in the processing of step S250 shown in FIG. 21, the processing of step S264 shown in FIG. 22, or the processing of step S298 shown in FIG. What is necessary is just to set.

  When the background designation command corresponding to the low base state is received in step S831, that is, when the time saving state is ended and the next transition is made to the normal game state (step S831; Yes), the command is stored. It is determined whether the setting of the right-handed instruction notification is any one of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 (step S832). If any of the settings of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is stored (step S832; Yes), the right-handed instruction notification (the first right-handed instruction notification) in which the setting is stored. The end setting of any of AR1 to third right-handing instruction notification AR3) is performed (step S833). Note that in the end setting of step S833, the right-handed instruction notification in which the setting is stored, such as when the elapsed time from the start of the right-handed instruction notification in which the setting is stored has reached a predetermined time, is a predetermined right-handed instruction notification. It is only necessary to end the right-handed instruction notification when the hit notification end condition is satisfied. For example, the right-turn instruction notification may be ended in accordance with the stop of the fluctuation, or may be ended after a predetermined time has elapsed. It may be.

  Subsequent to the process of step S833, from among the first left-handing instruction information AL1 to the third left-handing instruction information AL3, the right-handing instruction information in which the setting is stored and the special game state which is advantageous for the player are set. In accordance with the value to be given to the player when the game is completed, the left-handed instruction information is selected (step S834), and the selected left-handed instruction information is set (step S845). The instruction notification setting at this time is prepared in advance to execute the first left-turn instruction notification AL1, for example, when the left-turn instruction notification selected in the process of step S834 is the first left-turn instruction notification AL1. The start setting of the first left strike instruction notification AL1 such as setting the effect control pattern to the use pattern and starting the control for executing the predetermined effect operation may be used. The setting of such left-handed instruction notification may be stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM until the corresponding predetermined notification end condition is satisfied and the notification end is executed.

  The left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S834 is, for example, when the selected left-handed instruction notification is the first left-handed instruction notification AL1, as shown in FIG. Any left-handed instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown may be used. The first left-handed instruction notification AL1 displays a message with a character such as “Return to left-handed!” Or an effect image indicating a left-pointing arrow in a predetermined opaque display color (for example, The effect image indicating the arrow may be displayed in white or the like) so long as the player is notified that the game ball should be fired in the left game area 2A. Note that, instead of or together with the display of the effect image on the image display device 5, the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation of the luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED are performed. The left-handed instruction selected in the process of S834 may be notified. In response to the sound output from the speakers 8L and 8R and the lighting operation of the luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the left strike selected in the process of step S834 is performed. When performing the instruction notification (any one of the first left-handed instruction information AL1 to the third left-handed instruction information AL3), any one of the left-handed instruction information of the first left-handed instruction information AL1 to the third left-handed instruction information AL3. Any information may be provided as long as it can be notified to the player. The left strike instruction notification (one of the first left strike instruction notice AL1 to the third left strike instruction notice AL3) selected in the process of step S834 indicates to the player that the game ball should be fired in the left game area 2A. What is necessary is just to be clearly notified.

  When the setting in step S845 is performed, the notification end condition corresponding to the left-handed instruction notification selected from the processing in step S834 (any of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3) is set. (Step S846). The notification end condition set at this time is that the elapsed time from the start of the notification has reached a predetermined notification end determination time (for example, one minute) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S834, or a variable display. May be a predetermined left-handed notification end condition corresponding to the selected left-handed instruction notification, such as that the number of times of execution has reached a predetermined notification end determination number (for example, “3”).

  If any of the first right-handed instruction information AR1 to the third right-handed instruction information AR3 is not stored in step S832 (step S832; No), the end setting of the fourth right-handed instruction information AR4 is made. Performed (step S837). The fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4 is not limited to be continuously executed until the processing of step S837 is executed. If a predetermined fourth right-handed notification end condition corresponding to the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is satisfied, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be ended.

  The fourth right-handed notification end condition includes other right-handed notification end conditions (first right-handed notification end condition to third right-handed notification end corresponding to the first right-handed instruction information AR1 to the third right-handed instruction information AR3, respectively). As long as the condition is satisfied in a shorter time than other right-handed notification end conditions, for example, the condition is satisfied in a shorter time since the notification is started. Both the fourth right-handed notification end condition and the other right-handed notification end condition may be satisfied when the big hit game state or the small hit game state ends. Also in this case, the fourth right strike instruction notification is performed in the case of the two round big hit state or the small hit game state. Therefore, the fourth right-handed notification end condition can be satisfied in a shorter time than other right-handed notification end conditions. In this way, the fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4 may have a shorter notification time than the other right-handing instruction notification, that is, the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3. Subsequent to the processing in step S837, the fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 is set (step S838). The instruction notification setting at this time includes, for example, setting an effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute the fourth left-turn instruction notification AL4 to a use pattern and starting control for executing a predetermined effect operation. The start setting of the left-handing instruction notification AL4 may be used.

  The fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 may be any left-handing instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 47 on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. The fourth left-hitting instruction notification AL4 displays, for example, an effect image indicating a left-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state, and indicates that the game ball should be fired in the left gaming area 2A. The player is notified in a fourth left-handed notification mode different from the notification mode (first left-handed notification mode to third left-handed notification mode) in the first left-handed command notification AL1 to third left-handed command notification AL3). Anything should do. Note that, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be performed by sound output or lighting operation of the light-emitting body. It is sufficient that the notification is not a clear notification such as the instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handing instruction notification AL3), but is a notification that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize.

  When the setting in step S838 is performed, a notification end condition corresponding to the fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 is set (step S839). The notification end condition set at this time is that the elapsed time from the start of the notification has reached a predetermined fourth notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) different from the notification end determination time in other left-handed instruction notifications, or For example, when the number of times of execution of the variable display reaches a predetermined fourth notification end determination number (for example, “1”) different from the notification end determination number in the other left-turn instruction notification, it corresponds to the fourth left-turn instruction notification AL4. It may be a predetermined fourth left-handed notification end condition. Here, the fourth left-handed notification end condition is, for example, that the fourth notification end determination time is set shorter than the notification end determination time in the other left-handed instruction notification, or that the fourth notification end determination count is different from the other left-handed end determination times. By setting the number to be less than the number of notification end determinations in the hitting instruction notification, any condition that is satisfied in a shorter period of time than the first left notification end condition to the third left notification end condition may be used.

  If the background designation command corresponding to the low base state is not received in step S831 (step S831; No), there is a return designation of any one of the first right-throw instruction notification AR1 to the third right-throw instruction notification AR3. It is determined whether or not this is the case (step S840). For example, when any one of the first notification return designation flag to the third notification return designation flag is ON, it is determined that there is a return designation of any of the first right-turn instruction notification AR1 to the third right-turn instruction notification AR3. Just fine. When any one of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is designated to be returned (step S840; Yes), the right-handed instruction notified to be returned (first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to AR1). The setting of any one of the three right-throw instruction notifications AR3) is performed (step S841). The instruction notification setting at this time is, for example, in the case where the right-handing instruction information designated to return is the first right-handing instruction information AR1, the effect control pattern for the first right-handing instruction information is reset to the use pattern. The return setting may be any value as long as it is a return setting for returning by, for example, starting notification of a first right strike instruction, such as starting control for executing a predetermined effect operation. Accordingly, when the two-round big hit state or the small hit game state is controlled during the execution of the time saving control, the game state (high base state) in which the time saving control is performed even after the two rounds are completed, Any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 can be restarted. When the process of step S841 is executed, for example, by clearing the on-state notification return designation flag and turning it off, the return designation of the right-handed instruction notification that has been designated for return can be initialized (erased). Good.

  If there is no return designation of any of the first right-handing instruction information AR1 to the third right-handing instruction information AR3 in step S840, the processing in step S841 is not performed, and the firing area information determination processing ends. At this time, since the background designation command corresponding to the low base state has not been received in step S831, the state is in the high base state such as the time saving state in which the high opening control accompanying the time saving control is performed and the time saving attached variable state. Here, after the setting of the right strike instruction information is stored in correspondence with the start of the big hit game state or the small hit game state, when the high hit state is controlled to the high base state after the big hit game state or the small hit game state ends. Means that the setting of the right strike instruction notification is continuously stored. Accordingly, not only when the big winning opening changes between the open state (the first state) and the closed state (the second state) in the big hitting game state or the small hitting game state, but also the high opening control is performed together with the time saving control. Even when the game ball easily passes (enters) the second start winning opening in the high base state and the second start condition is easily satisfied, the optimal launch position of the game ball in the game area (the target launch position) ) Corresponds to the right game area 2B, the right-handed instruction notification (one of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3) can be performed. However, even if the setting of any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 is stored, the elapsed time from the start of the right-handed instruction notification is equal to the predetermined time. When a predetermined notification end condition is satisfied, such as when the right is reached, the right-handed instruction notification may be ended.

  Next, if the right-handed instruction notification is not set in step S830 (step S830; No), it is determined whether the right-handed instruction notification end flag is set (step S842). When the right-turning instruction notification end flag is set (step S842; Yes), that is, while the variable display is executed three times after the transition to the normal game state, first, the counter value of the notification end counter is set. Is incremented by 1 (step S843), it is determined whether or not the counter value of the notification end counter is 1 (step S844). When the counter value of the notification end counter is 1 (Step S844; Yes), that is, when the display is shifted to the normal game state and is the first variable display, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction are provided. The left-handed instruction notification to be executed is selected from the notification AL3 (step S845).

  Subsequent to the processing of step S845, the left-handed instruction information selected from the first left-handed instruction information AL1 to the third left-handed instruction information AL3 selected in the processing of step S845 is set (step S846), and step S845 is performed. The notification ending condition corresponding to the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process is set (step S847), and the process ends.

  The notification end condition set at this time is, for example, that the elapsed time from the start of the notification has reached the notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S845, and the process of step S845. Any condition may be used as long as it is a predetermined left-handed notification end condition corresponding to the selected left-handed instruction notification. In addition, when the variation time of the determined variation pattern is shorter than the notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S845, the variation pattern may be adjusted to the variation time.

  Also, in step S844, when the counter value of the notification end counter is not 1 (step S844; No), that is, when the display is shifted to the normal game state and the variable display is performed for the second time or later, the notification end counter It is determined whether or not the counter value is 4 or more (step S848). If the counter value is not 4 or more (step S848; No), that is, if the counter value is 2 or 3, the game shifts to the normal game state. Then, as the second or third variable display, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is set (step S849), and the notification end condition corresponding to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is set (step S850). ), End the process.

  The notification end condition set at this time is, for example, that the elapsed time from the start of the notification has reached the fourth notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) or the like. The condition may be any four left-handed notification end condition. If the variation time of the determined variation pattern is shorter than the fourth notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds), the variation time may be adjusted to the variation time of the variation pattern. Here, the fourth left-handed notification end condition is, for example, the fourth notification end determination time longer than the notification end determination time in other left-handed instruction notifications (first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to third left-handed instruction notification AL3). By being set to be short or by setting the fourth notification end determination number to be smaller than the notification end determination number in the other left-hand instruction notification, the other left-hand instruction notification (first left-hand instruction notification AL1 to It is sufficient that the condition is satisfied in a short period of time as compared with the left-handed notification end condition corresponding to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3).

  If the counter value of the notification end counter is equal to or greater than 4 in step S848 (step S848; Yes), that is, if the display is shifted to the normal game state and the variable display is performed for the fourth time, the set right is set. The beating instruction notification end flag is cleared, the counter value of the notification end counter is reset (0) (step S851), and the process ends.

  If the right-turn instruction notification end flag is not set in step S842 (step S842; No), it is determined whether the gate passage notification flag is set (step S852).

  If the gate passage notification flag is set (step S852; Yes), it is determined that the game ball has been fired in the right game area 2B in the normal game state, and the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3. Is selected from among the information (step S853).

  After the processing of step S853, the left-handed instruction information selected in the processing of step S853 is set (step S854), and the notification end condition corresponding to the left-handed instruction information selected in the processing of step S853 is set. (Step S855) After clearing the gate passage notification flag (Step S856), the process ends.

  The notification end condition set at this time is, for example, that the elapsed time from the start of the notification has reached the notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) in the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S853, and the process of step S853. Any condition may be used as long as it is a predetermined left-handed notification end condition corresponding to the selected left-handed instruction notification. In addition, when the variation time of the determined variation pattern is shorter than the notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds) in the left-handing instruction notification selected in the process of step S853, the variation time of the variation pattern may be adjusted.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process executed in step S183 of FIG. 34 as a special figure waiting process. In the special figure hit waiting process shown in FIG. 39, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed (step S600). As the hit start designation command reception waiting time, a predetermined fixed time is set according to the reception of the decoration symbol stop command in the variable display effect processing in step S182 shown in FIG.

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has not elapsed in step S600 (step S600; No), it is determined whether or not the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 has been received (step S601). . When the jackpot start designation command is received (step S601; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “6” which is a value corresponding to the effect process during the jackpot (step S602). At this time, it is determined whether or not “big hit” is specified as the big hit type by the big hit start specifying command (step S603).

  When a type other than “probability” is specified as the big hit type in step S603 (step S603; No), a large hit notification effect control pattern prepared in advance to notify the start of the big hit gaming state is selected, It is set as a use pattern (step S604). Thereafter, based on the effect control execution data and the like read from the effect control pattern set as the use pattern, settings for starting control of the big hit notification operation are made (step S605).

  Subsequent to the processing in step S605, a right-handing instruction notification is selected from the first right-handing instruction information AR1 to the third right-handing instruction information AR3 according to the jackpot type specified by the big hit start specifying command (step S606). ). At this time, the selection of the right-handing instruction notification may be made by selecting the right-handing instruction notification corresponding to the jackpot type specified by the jackpot start designation command according to, for example, the right-handing instruction notification pattern table 132 illustrated in FIG. For example, if the jackpot type designated by the jackpot start designation command is any of “first non-probable change”, “fourth non-probable change”, “first probable change”, or “fourth probable change”, the first right-handed instruction is notified. If AR1 is selected and the jackpot type specified by the jackpot start designation command is any of “second non-probable change”, “fifth non-probable change”, “second probable change”, or “fifth probable change”, the second right The hit instruction notification AR2 is selected, and if the jackpot type specified by the jackpot start designation command is “third non-probable change” or “third non-probable change”, the third right-hand instruction notification is selected.

  In the right-handing instruction notification pattern table 132 illustrated in FIG. 40, when the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 is selected in the process of step S606, the variable display result is obtained in the big hit type of “non-probable change” or “probable change”. After "big hit", the probability of being controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state is set to be 3 to 7. When the second right-handed instruction notification AR2 is selected in the process of step S606, after the variable display result becomes "big hit" in the type of "big probability change" or "big probability change", 16 round big hits are obtained. If the probability of being controlled to the state or the 8-round big hit state is set to 5: 5, and the third right-handing instruction notification AR3 is selected in the process of step S606, the "non-probable change" or the "probable change" After the variable display result becomes "big hit" with the big hit type of "", the state is set to be controlled to the 16 round big hit state with a probability of 100%. The probabilities of being controlled to the 16-round big hit state or the 8-round big hit state, which correspond to the first right-hit instruction information AR1 to the third right-hit instruction information, respectively, may be different from each other.

  Subsequent to the processing of step S606, the right-handed instruction information selected from the first right-handed instruction information AR1 to the third right-handed instruction information AR3 selected in the processing of step S606 is set (step S607). The instruction notification setting at this time is prepared in advance to execute the first right-hand instruction notification AR1 when, for example, the right-hand instruction information selected in the process of step S606 is the first right-hand instruction information AR1. The start setting of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 may be such that the effect control pattern is set to the use pattern and control for executing a predetermined effect operation is started. The setting of such right-handed instruction notification may be stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM until the corresponding predetermined notification end condition is satisfied and the notification end is executed.

  The right-handed instruction notification selected in step S606 is: For example, when the right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S606 is the first right-handed instruction notification AR1, Any right-handed instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 41A on the screen of the image display device 5 may be used. The first right strike instruction notification AR1 is: For example, "Please hit right! ”, Directing images showing a right-pointing arrow, etc. By displaying in an opaque predetermined display color (for example, the effect image indicating the rightward arrow of the first right-stroke instruction notification AR1 is white or the like), What is necessary is just to notify the player that the game ball should be fired to the right game area 2B. In addition, Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, Or together with the display of the effect image, Speaker 8L, 8R audio output, By the lighting operation of the luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, The right-handed instruction information selected in the process of step S606 (one of the first right-handed instruction information AR1 to the third right-handed instruction information AR3) may be performed. Speaker 8L, 8R audio output, By the lighting operation of the luminous body such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decoration LED, Instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, When performing the right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S606 (any of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3), Any one of the first right-throw instruction notification AR1 to the third right-throw instruction notification AR3 may be notified in a manner that allows the player to identify which right-throw instruction notification. In the right-handed instruction notification selected in the process of step S606, What is necessary is just to be clearly informed to the player that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B.

  When the big hit start designation command is not received in step S601 (step S601; No), it is determined whether or not the small hit start designation command is received (step S608). If the small hit start designation command has not been received (step S608; No), the special figure hit waiting process ends, and the process waits until the hit start designation command reception waiting time elapses. When the small hit start designation command is received (Step S608; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is updated to “4” which is a value corresponding to the small hit effect process (Step S609).

  If “big hit” is specified as the big hit type in step S603 (step S603; Yes), or after executing the processing in step S609, any one of the first right-hand instruction notification AR1 to the third right-hand instruction notification AR3 It is determined whether or not there is such a setting (step S610). At this time, for example, if any setting of the first right-hand instruction information AR1 to the third right-hand instruction information AR3 is stored in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, the first right-hand instruction information AR1 to the third right. What is necessary is just to determine that there is any setting of the batting instruction notification AR3. If any of the first right-handed instruction information AR1 to the third right-handed instruction information AR3 is set (step S610; Yes), the return designation of the right-handed instruction information in which the setting is stored is performed (step S611). ). As an example, among the first notification return designation flag to the third notification return designation flag provided in a predetermined area of the effect control RAM, the return designation of the right strike instruction notification set to the ON state may be made. . During the time saving control, the special map display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "sudden", and it is controlled to the two round big hit state, or the special map display result is "small hit" and controlled to the small hit game state In this case, the game state (high base state) in which the time-saving control is performed even after the two rounds of the big hit state and the small hit game state are finished. In response to such a situation, the processing of step S610 is performed so that any one of the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3 can be performed after the end of the two round big hit state or the small hit game state. You only need to specify the return.

  Subsequent to the process in step S611, the fourth right strike instruction notification AR4 is set (step S612). The instruction notification setting at this time is performed, for example, by setting an effect control pattern prepared in advance to execute the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 as a use pattern and starting control for executing a predetermined effect operation. The start setting of the right strike instruction notification AR4 may be used.

  The fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4 may be any right-handing instruction notification by displaying an effect image as shown in FIG. 42 on the screen of the image display device 5, for example. The fourth right-stroke instruction notification AR1 displays, for example, an effect image indicating a right-pointing arrow in a substantially transparent state, so that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B. What is necessary is just to be notified to the player in a notification mode different from any of the notification modes in the third to right strike instruction notification AR3. Note that, instead of displaying the effect image on the image display device 5, the fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 may be performed by sound output or a lighting operation of the light emitter, but the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right. Instead of a clear notification like the hit instruction notification AR3, a notification that the player cannot recognize or difficult to recognize may be performed.

  If the hit start designation command reception waiting time has elapsed in step S600 (step S600; Yes), the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to “0” (step S613). The hit waiting process ends.

  FIG. 43 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed in step S188 of FIG. 34 as the demonstration effect start waiting process. In the demonstration effect start waiting process shown in FIG. 43, first, CPU 120A confirms whether or not the right-handed instruction notification end flag is set (step S870). If the right strike instruction notification end flag is set (step S870; Yes), that is, if it is a period from the transition to the normal game state to the start of the fourth variable display, the notification end counter is set. It is checked whether or not the counter value is 0 to 2, that is, whether or not the number of times of execution of the variable display since the transition to the normal gaming state is 0 to 2 (step S871).

  Then, the counter value of the notification end counter is 0 (from the transition to the normal game state until the first variable display is started), and the counter value is 1 (the second time after the first variable display ends). If the variable value is one of two (until the variable display is started) and the counter value is 2 (from the end of the second variable display to the start of the third variable display) (step S871; Yes), It is determined that the customer waiting demo designation command has been received before the third variable display is started after the transition to the normal game state, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 is set (step S872), and the fourth left-handed instruction notification is provided. A fourth notification end condition corresponding to AL4 is set (step S873), and the process ends.

  The fourth notification end condition set at this time is predetermined in correspondence with the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, such as that the elapsed time from the start of the notification has reached the fourth notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds). The fourth left-handed notification end condition may be used. If the variation time of the determined variation pattern is shorter than the fourth notification end determination time (for example, 10 seconds), the variation time may be adjusted to the variation time of the variation pattern. Here, the fourth left notification end condition is, for example, that the fourth notification end determination time is set to be shorter than the first notification end determination time to the third notification end determination time, or that the fourth notification end determination number is equal to the fourth notification end determination time. By setting the number to be less than the number of times of the first notification end determination to the number of the third notification end determination, any condition may be satisfied in a shorter time than the first left-handed notification end condition to the third left-handed notification end condition.

  After setting the fourth notification end condition corresponding to the fourth left-turn instruction notification AL4 in step S873, if the right-turn instruction notification end flag is not set in step S870 (step S870; No), and step In S871, if the counter value of the notification end counter is not 0 to 2 (step S871; No), the demonstration effect control pattern (process table) is selected (step S874), and the process of the selected process table is performed. The process timer for data 1 is started (step S875).

  Then, the CPU 120A controls the effect device (the image display device 5 as effect components, the speakers 8L and 8R) according to the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound control execution data 1). Execute (step S876).

  Then, a value corresponding to the demonstration effect time (for example, 1 minute) is set in the effect time timer (step S877), and the value of the effect process flag is set to “9” which is a value corresponding to the demonstration effect process (step S189). (Step S878).

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a process performed in step S189 in FIG. 34 as the demonstration effect process. In the demonstration effect processing shown in FIG. 44, first, CPU 120A decrements each value of the process timer and the effect time timer by one (steps S880, 881). Next, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (step S882). If the process timer has timed out (step S882; Yes), the process data is switched (step S883). That is, the process timer is restarted by setting the next set process timer value in the process table to the process timer (step S884). In addition, the control state of the effect device (effect component) is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound control execution data that are set next (step S885).

  Next, it is checked whether or not the effect time timer has timed out (step S886). If the effect time timer has timed out (step S886; Yes), the value of the effect process flag is variably displayed (step S180). Is updated to "0", which is a value corresponding to (step S887).

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S77 in FIG. 33 as the gate passage process. In the gate passage processing shown in FIG. 45, the CPU 120A first determines whether or not the gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S890). Whether or not the game state is the normal game state may be based on whether the background designation flag is set based on the reception of the background designation command, or may be determined based on another command indicating the game state. .

  If the gaming state is the normal gaming state (step S890; Yes), it is checked whether or not the gate passing notification flag is set, that is, whether or not the left-handing instruction notification based on the gate passing is being executed ( In step S891), if the gate passage notification flag is set (step S891; Yes), the process ends.

  If the gate passage notification flag is not set (step S891; No), it is checked whether or not the gate timer is counting (step S892). If not, the gate timer is not counting (step S892; No). ), And proceeds directly to step S895. If the gate timer is counting (step S892; Yes), the counter value of the gate timer is decremented by 1 (step S893), and whether or not the counter value of the gate timer has become 0, that is, the counting is started. Then, it is determined whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed (step S894). If 5 seconds have not elapsed (Step S894; No), the process proceeds to Step S895. If 5 seconds have elapsed (Step S894; Yes), the process proceeds to Step S901 to reset the passage detection, and the gate is reset. The counter values of the gate counter and the gate timer are reset, and the process ends.

  In step S895, it is determined whether or not the gate passage notification flag is set, that is, whether or not a flag based on the reception of the gate passage notification command is set (step S895), and the gate passage notification flag is set. If not (step S895; No), the process is terminated assuming that no gate passage has been detected. If the gate passage notification flag is set (step S895; Yes), the gate passage notification flag is cleared (step S896), and the counter value of the gate counter is incremented by 1 (step S897).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the gate counter is 2, that is, whether or not the second ball has passed the gate (step S898), and if the counter value of the gate counter is not 2 (step S898). S898; No, counter value = 1) Assuming that the first ball has passed the gate, a predetermined value (for example, a numerical value corresponding to 5 seconds) is set in the gate timer (step S899), and the process ends.

  If the counter value of the gate counter is 2 (step S898; Yes), it is determined that the passage of the second ball to the gate has been detected within 5 seconds from the start of counting by the gate timer, and the first left-hitting instruction notification AL1 to AL3 The gate passing notification flag is set to execute any of the left-handing instruction notification AL3 (step S900), the counter values of the gate counter and the gate timer are reset (step S901), and the process ends.

  FIG. 48 shows a case where the special symbol variable display result is “big hit” and the big hit type is any of “first non-probable” to “fifth non-probable” or “first probable” to “fifth probable”. FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an output example of various signals and an operation example of launch area notification. The launch area notification is for notifying the player of the game area in which the game ball is to be fired, and the first right strike instruction notice AR1 to the fourth right strike instruction notice AR4 and the first left strike instruction notice AL1 to AL1. A fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 is included.

  When the variable display result is "big hit", based on whether the big hit type is any of "first non-probable change" to "fifth non-probable change" or "first probable change" to "fifth probable change", The state is controlled to a 16 round big hit state or an 8 round big hit state. In response to the start of the big hit game state, the big hit signal changes from the off state to the on state as shown in FIG. 48A by the processing of steps S174 and S175 shown in FIG. 28, for example. That is, external output of the signal during the big hit is started. At this time, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to “4” by the processing of step S290 shown in FIG. Then, the value of the special figure process flag is determined to be “4” or more in the processing of step S171 shown in FIG. The signal changes from the off state to the on state. That is, the external output of the firing position designation signal is started. Also, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), of the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3, the processing in step S607 shown in FIG. Notification of the selected right-handed instruction is started.

  Thereafter, in response to the end of the big hit game state, the big hit signal changes from the on state to the off state as shown in FIG. That is, the external output of the signal during the big hit ends. At this time, in response to the time saving control being started after the end of the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state, for example, the processing of steps S174 and S175 shown in FIG. Then, the time saving signal changes from the off state to the on state. That is, the external output of the time saving signal is started. When the special figure game is executed after the end of the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state, it is determined that the value of the special figure process flag is less than “4” in the processing of step S171 shown in FIG. Is determined to be in the time saving control in the process of step S172, and the firing position designation signal is maintained in the ON state as shown in FIG. 48C by the processes of steps S173 and S175. That is, the external output of the firing position designation signal is continuously performed even during the time saving control. Of the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3, the right-handing instruction notification selected in the process of step S606 shown in FIG. 39 is time saving as shown by a solid line in FIG. The control may be performed until the end of the control, or when the predetermined right-handed notification end condition is satisfied as indicated by a broken line in FIG. .

  When the time saving control ends, the time saving signal changes from the on state to the off state as shown in FIG. That is, the external output of the time reduction signal ends. At this time, by determining that the time saving control is not being performed in the process of step S172 shown in FIG. 28, the firing position designation signal also changes from the on state to the off state as shown in FIG. 48 (C). That is, the external output of the firing position designation signal ends. Further, for example, it is determined that the background designation command corresponding to the low base state has been received in the process of step S831 shown in FIG. Based on the determination that there is any setting of the batting instruction notification, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), the processing of the first left-handing instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handing instruction notification AL3 is performed by the processing of step S835, as shown in FIG. In the meantime, the left-handed instruction notification selected in the processing of S834 shown in FIG. 37 is started. In the process of step S863 shown in FIG. 37, as the notification end conditions (first left-hand notification end condition to third left-hand notification end condition) corresponding to the first left-hand instruction notification AL1 to the third left-hand instruction notification AL3, For example, it is set that the number of times of execution of the variable display reaches “3”. Based on the setting of the notification end condition, as shown in FIG. 48 (D), the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 over a period in which the special symbol and the decorative symbol fluctuate three times. Then, the left-handed instruction notification selected in the process of S834 shown in FIG. 37 is performed.

  FIG. 49 shows that, in a gaming state in which time saving control is not performed (a normal state or a time varying without probability time varying state), when the variable display result of the special symbol is “big hit” and the big hit type is “short probability”, FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an output example of various signals and an operation example of launch area notification. When the variable display result is "big hit", the state is controlled to the two round big hit state based on the big hit type being "probable". In response to the start of the big hit gaming state, the external output of the big hit signal is started as shown in FIG. At this time, as shown in FIG. 49C, external output of the firing position designation signal is also started. In the process of step S603 shown in FIG. 39, it is determined that the big hit type of “probability” has been designated. Based on this, the fourth right strike instruction notification AR4 is started by the processing of step S612, as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, in response to the end of the big hit game state, the external output of the big hit signal ends as shown in FIG. At this time, since the time-saving control is not performed after the end of the two-round big hit state, the external output of the time-saving signal is not started as shown in FIG. In addition, when it is determined that the time saving control is not being performed in the process of step S172 shown in FIG. 28, the external output of the firing position designation signal ends as shown in FIG. 49 (C). The fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4 may be performed until the big hit gaming state ends, as indicated by a solid line in FIG. 49 (D), or may be performed as indicated by a broken line in FIG. 49 (D). When the 4 right strike notification end condition is satisfied, the game may end before the big hit game state ends. The fourth right-handed notification end condition may be satisfied in a shorter time period than the first right-handed notification end condition to the third right-handed notification end condition. Therefore, the notification time of the fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4 is shorter than that of the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3.

  For example, it is determined in the processing of step S831 shown in FIG. 37 that the background designation command corresponding to the low base state has been received, or the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed in the processing of step S832. Based on the determination that the instruction notification AR3 is not one of the settings, the fourth left-hand instruction notification AL4 is started by the processing of step S838 as shown in FIG. 49 (D). In the process of step S839 shown in FIG. 37, for example, the number of times of execution of the variable display reaches “1” is set as the notification end condition (fourth left notification end condition) corresponding to the fourth left-turn instruction notification AL4. You. Based on the setting of the notification end condition, as shown in FIG. 49 (D), the fourth left strike instruction notification AL4 is performed over a period in which the special symbol and the decorative symbol fluctuate once.

  FIG. 49 (D) also shows a special symbol variable display result of “small hit” when the time reduction control is not performed in a gaming state (a normal state or a time saving no change state). As in the case of the time saving outside collision certainty, the fourth right strike instruction notification AR4 and the fourth left strike instruction notification AL4 are performed. Also, in response to the change of the big winning opening between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) in the small hitting game state, the case of the time-short outer collision probability shown in FIG. Similarly to the above, the external output of the firing position designation signal is performed.

  The first right-handed instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 as shown in FIGS. 41A to 41C clearly indicate to the player that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B. The notification is performed in a notification mode. In this case, there is a high possibility that the player adjusts the operation amount of the operation knob 31 to fire the game ball to the right game area 2B in accordance with the first right-hit instruction notification AR1 to the third right-hit instruction notification AR3. On the other hand, the fourth right-hit instruction notification AR4 as shown in FIG. 42 is performed in a notification mode in which the player is notified that shooting of the game ball to the right game area 2B is impossible or difficult for the player to recognize. Is In this case, there is a low possibility that the player adjusts the operation amount of the operation knob 31 to fire the game ball to the right game area 2B, even though the fourth right strike instruction notification AR4 is performed. Thus, while it is assumed that the player has a high possibility of firing a game ball to the right game area 2B in accordance with the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3, the fourth right-handing instruction is given. It is assumed that there is a low possibility that the game ball is fired in the right game area 2B according to the notification AR4.

  Therefore, after any one of the first right-turning instruction notification AR1 to the third right-turning instruction notification AR3 is performed, the first left-turning instruction notification AL1 to the third as shown in FIGS. By performing any of the left hitting instruction notifications, the player is clearly notified that the game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A. On the other hand, after the fourth right strike instruction notification AR4 is performed, the fourth left strike instruction notification AL4 as illustrated in FIG. 47 is performed, so that the game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A. It is notified that the player cannot recognize or is difficult to recognize. In this manner, the game ball should be fired to the left game area 2A in a notification mode suitable for the assumed game ball firing mode in accordance with the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4. Is performed from the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4.

  FIGS. 48 and 49 show output timings when external output is performed for the medium hit signal, the time saving signal, and the firing position designation signal included in the test terminal output signal. Such a test terminal output signal is externally output only when a test device serving as an external device is connected to a connection component such as a signal pin or a connector provided on a wiring pattern of the main board 11, for example. The external output may not be performed during normal use in which is not connected. The connection component may be connected to an external device only during the test, and may be sealed (removed), removed, not mounted, or destroyed during normal use other than during the test, so that the external device cannot be connected.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention, the gaming ball which is advantageous to the player in the big hitting state, the time saving state, and the normal gaming state. Even if the launch areas are different, the player is notified of the area in which the game ball should be fired by performing the left-handed instruction notification or the right-handed instruction notification, so that the player hits the game ball in an unfavorable area. It is prevented from continuing.

  For example, when the game balls are continuously hit in the right game area 2B even though the time saving state has ended, the game balls are difficult to win in the normally variable prize ball device 6B in the right game area 2B, and the variable display is not executed. There is a possibility that the execution of the left-hand instruction notification based on the reception of the fluctuation start command is delayed. However, even if the change start command is not received, the microcomputer 100 for game control uses the non-variable control information as the non-variable control information when a predetermined period (for example, 20 seconds) elapses without receiving the change start command after the end of the time saving state. By transmitting the customer waiting demonstration designation command, the CPU 120A of the effect control microcomputer 120 can reliably perform the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command. Therefore, after the time saving state is over, even if the player continues to uselessly hit the game ball in the right game area 2B until the demonstration effect starts, the player keeps the right game area for at least a longer time. It is possible to avoid continuing to hit the game ball at 2B.

  In addition, the CPU 120A performs a predetermined customer waiting demonstration effect based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted in response to the lapse of a predetermined time (for example, about 20 seconds) from the end of the variable display of the special symbol. After the time-saving state ends, the customer-waiting demo transmitted for the standby effect by performing left-handed instruction notification when the customer-waiting demonstration designation command is received without receiving the variable start command Since the notification can be performed using the designated command, it is not necessary to increase the types of the production control commands.

  In the above embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification is selected according to the jackpot type specified by the big-hit start designation command, and the notification mode of the selected right-handed instruction notification indicates “non-probable” or “probable”. After the variable display result becomes "big hit" in the big hit type, the probability of being controlled to the 16 round big hit state or the 8 round big hit state is different. For this reason, the player's attention to the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification can be raised, and the interest can be improved. It should be noted that the probabilities of being controlled to the 16-round big hit state or the 8-round big hit state, which correspond to the first right-hit instruction information AR1 to the third right-hit instruction information, respectively, may be different from each other. Also, depending on the probability of being controlled to the 16-round big hit state or the 8-round big hit state after the variable display result becomes the "big hit" in the big hit type of "non-probable change" or "probable change," The notification mode of the right-handing instruction notification may be different depending on the probability that the probability change control is performed after the big hit state ends, or the length of the time reduction state may be different, for example. In the case (for example, when the number of times the special figure game is executed in the time reduction state differs depending on the type of big hit), for example, a right-handed The notification mode of the instruction notification may be changed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the change mode is changed to the 16-round big hit state in response to the big winning opening changing between the open state (first state) and the closed state (second state) in the big hit game state. Or, the first variation mode in which the game ball easily passes (enters) the large winning opening as in the state of the 8 round jackpot, or the game ball passes (enters) the large winning opening as in the state of the 2 round jackpot. Regardless of the difficult second change mode, processing for externally outputting a firing position designation signal indicating that the game ball should be fired in the right game area 2B (steps S173 and S175 in FIG. 28) is executed. . When the change mode of the special winning opening is the first change mode, such as the 16 round jackpot state or the 8 round jackpot state, any one of the first right-hand instruction information AR1 to the third right-hand instruction information AR3 is set. When the change mode of the special winning opening becomes the second change mode, such as a two-round big hit state, a fourth right-handed instruction notification AR4 is performed. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the notification is not performed despite the predetermined signal such as the launch position designation signal being externally output, and to maintain the fairness of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  After any of the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification is performed, based on the start setting of step S835 shown in FIG. 37, as shown in FIGS. 46 (A) to (C). Any of the first left-handed instruction information AL1 to the third left-handed instruction information AL3 is performed. On the other hand, after the fourth right strike instruction notification AR4 is performed, a fourth left strike instruction notification AL4 as illustrated in FIG. 47 is performed based on the start setting in step S838 illustrated in FIG. As shown in FIG. 46 and FIG. 47, the notification modes of the first left-turn instruction notification AL1 to the fourth left-turn instruction notification AL4 are different from each other. Thus, in response to the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3 and the fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4, the first left-handing instruction notification AL1 in a notification mode suitable for the expected mode of launching the game ball. To the third left-handing instruction information AL3 and the fourth left-handing instruction information AL4 to instruct the player to perform an appropriate firing operation.

  In the fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4, it is sufficient that the notification form is less noticeable for the player than the notification manners in the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3. Further, in the fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4, the notification time may be shorter than in the first right-handing instruction notification AR1 to the third right-handing instruction notification AR3. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable by the notification while maintaining the fairness of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  When the variable display result of the special symbol is "small hit" and the game is controlled to the small hit game state, similarly to the case of the two round big hit state, the special winning opening is opened in the second change mode (first state). And a closed state (second state). Also at this time, the processing for externally outputting the firing position designation signal (steps S173 and S175 in FIG. 28) is performed, and the right-handed instruction notification AR4 is performed. Thereby, even in the small hitting game state, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation that the probability change control is performed based on the “probability”, and to improve the interest of the game.

  When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, data indicating a special game state such as that a predetermined operation (for example, pressing operation) of the clear switch 501 is not detected and the initialization process is not executed, and that the probability change flag is on. Is stored, the closing state signal is output externally until a predetermined output stop condition is satisfied. As a result, the gaming state when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started can be controlled and managed by an external device such as a hall computer, so that the administrator of the game hall can easily grasp the state. For example, when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 was previously stopped when the power supply was stopped (at the time of power outage), and the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 was started, the setting at the time of power interruption recovery (FIG. There is a possibility that recovery is performed so that the probable change control is continuously performed by performing step S91) of FIG. In particular, if a common effect mode is provided in which a common effect can be executed regardless of whether the probability change control is performed or not, whether or not the probability change control is performed from the appearance of the pachinko gaming machine 1 It may be impossible to determine or difficult to determine. Then, if the game after the restoration is performed while the probability change control is performed, the special figure display result is easily changed to the "big hit" and the state is controlled to the big hit gaming state, and the game hall suffers an unintended disadvantage. There is a risk. Therefore, it is possible to easily recognize the gaming state when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is started outside, thereby preventing such disadvantages from occurring. In this case, there is no need for the manager of the game arcade to monitor the individual pachinko gaming machines 1 at power-on to confirm whether or not the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a special gaming state such as a probable change state. In addition, the presence / absence of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the special gaming state can be generally checked easily.

  In the information output process shown in FIG. 25, for example, the payout condition determination count value reaches the condition satisfaction determination value in step S137, and the payout condition for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls as prizes is satisfied. , A pay-out condition establishment signal indicating that the pay-out condition is established is externally output by the processing of steps S140 to S145 and S147. Thereby, the timing of establishment of the payout condition can be accurately grasped outside the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  In the payout information output process shown in FIG. 32, for example, based on the fact that the number of prize balls paid out reaches the payout detection determination value in step S524 and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of prize ball payouts are detected as prizes, Through the processing of S527 to S532, a payout detection signal indicating that a predetermined number of prize ball payouts has been detected is output to the outside. Thereby, it is possible to easily grasp that a predetermined number of game balls have been paid out as a prize outside the pachinko gaming machine 1, and it is possible to specify an abnormal payout operation.

  In the process of step S6 shown in FIG. 17, the RAM 106 of the game control microcomputer 100 is set to an accessible state in response to the start of the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and then the condition satisfaction signal output timer is set. What is necessary is just to clear and to initialize the timer value to "0". In the process of step S407 shown in FIG. 29, in response to the start of the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the detection signal output timer is cleared, and the timer value is initialized to “0”. In this way, by clearing and initializing a predetermined signal output timer when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, one signal output is divided into two when the power supply of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is interrupted. Inconvenience can be prevented.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.

  For example, during the right-handed instruction notification, the effect display of the right-handed instruction notification is changed to a predetermined trigger (for example, a special game An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed at the start / end timing of the round in the state or at the timing when the game ball wins the special winning opening. For example, the right-handed instruction notification is performed by effect display in which a plurality of effect images of the right-handed information prepared in advance corresponding to the right-handed instruction information selected in the process of step S606 in FIG. 39 are switched and displayed in a predetermined order. Is changed (step-up) in a plurality of stages at predetermined timings (for example, timing of start / end of a round in a special game state, timing of a game ball winning a special winning opening, etc.), and finally the step S606 of FIG. An effect operation is performed such that the right-handed instruction is informed by the right-handed-instruction notification selected in the processing. FIG. 50 shows that the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages at a predetermined timing (for example, the timing of starting / ending a round in a special game state, the timing of a game ball winning a special winning opening, etc.). It is a figure for explaining a stunning operation. In the example of FIG. 50, the second right-handed instruction notification AR2 is selected in the process of step S606 in FIG. 39, and the prepared right-handed instruction information corresponding to the second right-handed instruction information AR2 is the right-handed instruction information AR2A. In the first round in the right-handed special game state, the right-handed instruction notification AR2A performs right-handed instruction notification. For example, at the start timing of the fourth round, the right-handed instruction notification AR2A changes to the right-handed instruction notification AR2B. And then changes from the right-handed instruction notification AR2B to the second right-handed instruction notification AR2. As described above, by changing the notification mode of the right-handed notification in a plurality of stages at a predetermined opportunity in the special game state, the player's attention to the right-handed instruction notification can be increased, and the interest can be improved. In addition, instead of the effect display that switches and displays the effect image, or together with such an effect display, for example, the effect operation is performed by operating the movable members for the effect in a plurality of operation modes in a predetermined order. An effect operation that changes (steps up) in a plurality of stages may be performed.

  In addition, according to the number of times the notification mode of the right-handed instruction notification changes (the number of steps) or the notification mode at each step, a “probable big hit”, a specific reach effect is executed, At least one of the promotion from the "big hit" to the "probable big hit" may be announced. Further, the object to be notified may be changed depending on the number of changes (the number of steps). For example, it may be "reach fixed" when going to the second step, "super reach fixed" when going to the third step, and "big hit" when going to the fourth step.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, a plurality of types of effect patterns (also referred to as “reach patterns”) having different reach modes (for example, normal reach and super reach) are prepared in advance. When the possibility of the right-hand instruction is different (also referred to as "reliability" or "big hit reliability"), the right-hand instruction information is notified according to the reliability corresponding to the reach mode executed during the right-hand instruction notification. May be changed. As a result, attention to the right-handed instruction notification can be increased, and a variable display result can be detected based on a change in the right-handed instruction notification, so that interest can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the right-handed instruction notification corresponding to the big hit type is selected according to the right-handed instruction notification pattern table 132. The method for selecting the notification is not limited to this. For example, the right-handed instruction notification may be selected based on a random value (for example, 0 to 9) for determining a right-handed instruction notification pattern. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 120 is configured to include a random number circuit, and the effect control board 12 is controlled so that numerical data indicating a random number value for determining a right-handing instruction notification pattern can be counted (updated). What should I do? Note that the CPU 120A counts the numerical data indicating the random number value for determining the right-handing instruction notification pattern by processing or updating various numerical data by software using, for example, a random counter different from a random number circuit. It may be.

  For example, when the random type for determining the right-handing instruction notification pattern is 0 to 3 corresponding to the big hit type being 16 round big hits, the probability of the 16 round big hit state is, for example, 30%. When the first right-handed instruction notification AR1 is selected and the random number value for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern is 4 to 7, the second right-handed with a probability of, for example, 50 rounds of a 16-round big hit state is 50%, for example. When the instruction notification AR2 is selected and the random number value for determining the right-handed instruction notification pattern is 8 or 9, for example, the third right-handed instruction notification AR3 having a 100% probability of a 16-round big hit state is selected. Is done. If the random type for determining the right-handing instruction notification pattern is 0 to 4 corresponding to the jackpot type of 8 rounds, the probability of the 16-round jackpot state is 30%, for example. When a certain first right-handing instruction notification AR1 is selected and the random number value for determining the right-handing instruction notification pattern is 5 to 9, for example, the probability of a 16-round big hit state is 50%, for example, the second right The hit instruction notification AR2 is selected. By doing so, it is possible to obtain the same effect as in the case where the right-handed instruction notification corresponding to the big hit type is selected according to the right-handed instruction notification pattern table 132.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction is notified based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command transmitted when a predetermined time (for example, about 20 seconds) has elapsed after the variable display of the special symbol has been completed. However, the effect control command transmitted when the time elapsed without receiving the fluctuation start command after the time saving state has reached a predetermined time (not necessarily 20 seconds) has been reached. If so, left-handed instruction notification may be performed based on the reception of an effect control command other than the customer waiting demonstration designation command.

  For example, a power-saving mode in which the operation state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is smaller than the normal operation mode in which the pachinko gaming machine 1 operates in a power-saving state (for example, a mode in which the gaming effect lamp 9, the decoration LED, and the like are turned off) In the case of a gaming machine that can be controlled in (1), for example, a contact of a player is not detected by a touch ring (touch sensor) provided on the hit ball operation knob 31, a ball rental machine provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 It is determined that no card has been inserted into the ball lending machine based on a card confirmation signal or the like from the (prepaid card unit), and the balance is “0” based on a card balance display signal from the ball lending machine or the like. That the game ball is not held (reserved) in the hit ball supply tray, that no game ball is fired by the hit ball firing device, a special map game, etc. There is no pending storage of the strange display, the predetermined time has elapsed without detecting the game ball by the winning opening switch such as the first starting port switch 22A, and the game ball discharged from the game area is not detected. An effect control command transmitted from the main board 11 when a power saving mode start condition including a part or all of the predetermined time has passed is satisfied.

  By setting such a power saving mode start condition in a relatively short time (for example, 10 seconds) compared to the establishment of the standby condition that triggers the transmission of the customer wait demonstration designation command, the customer wait demonstration designation is performed. Since the command can be received earlier than the command, the left-handed instruction can be notified earlier than the execution of the demonstration effect.

  Note that such effect control commands are limited to commands transmitted for other controls such as a demonstration effect and start of a power saving mode, such as a customer waiting demonstration designation command and a power saving mode start designation command. Instead of this, the command may be transmitted only for left-handed instruction notification or right-handed instruction notification.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the reception of the demonstration designation command transmitted when a predetermined time has elapsed without receiving the fluctuation start command after the time-saving state in which the right-handed instruction notification is performed is completed. Although the left-handed instruction is notified based on the information, the CPU 120A, for example, does not shift to the time-saving state after the end of the big-hit, the CPU 120A issues a change start command after the big-hit gaming state in which the right-handed instruction is issued ends. Left-handed instruction notification may be performed based on the reception of an effect control command transmitted when the time elapsed without receiving reaches a predetermined time.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the game area changes from the right game area 2B to the left game area 2A in order to fire by the player after the end of the time saving state, the notification is changed from the right-handed instruction notification to the left-handed instruction notification. Although an example is shown, when the game area changes from the left game area 2A to the right game area 2B to be fired by the player, the left-hand instruction information may be changed to the right-hand instruction information.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by the player more than the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 based on the reception of the change start command and the third left-handed instruction notification AL3. By performing the notification in the fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4, which is a notification mode that is difficult to recognize, for example, it is not possible to perform the left-handing instruction notification after a predetermined time has passed even though the player has not launched the game ball. Even if it is natural, it can be reported as inconspicuously as possible. Alternatively, after the end of the time saving state, it is determined that, despite the player launching the game ball in the left game area 2A, the left-handed instruction is notified without the game ball winning the normal winning device 6A. This makes it difficult for the player to understand, so that it is possible to avoid giving the player discomfort. In addition, a plurality of notification modes of the left-handing instruction notification are prepared, and the first left-handing instruction notification and the first left-handing instruction information are provided in accordance with the value given to the player when the special game state which is an advantageous state for the player ends. After selecting one of the hitting instruction information AL1 to the third left-handing instruction information AL3 and performing the left-handing instruction notification based on the selected left-handing instruction information, after the special game state which is an advantageous state for the player ends. Can be raised and interest can be improved. In addition, when the re-transition of the jackpot state (reserved in-consecutive chan) is determined, any of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 may not be performed. .

  In the present embodiment, the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed by the player more than the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 based on the reception of the change start command and the third left-handed instruction notification AL3. Although the notification is performed in the fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4, which is a notification mode that is difficult to recognize, the fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 may be provided in a notification mode in which the player can recognize.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the left-handed instruction is notified each time the fluctuation start command is received until the fluctuation start command is received three times after the time saving state ends, and the first fluctuation start command is received. Sometimes, any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 is performed, and when the second and third variation start commands are received, the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification. A fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, which is more difficult for the player to recognize than AL3, is issued. As described above, after the time saving state ends, the left-handed instruction notification is performed until the variable display is executed a plurality of times, so that it is not only difficult for the player to miss the notification, but also the execution of the second and third variable displays. At the time, the notification mode in which the player has difficulty in recognizing, that is, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4, which is a mode that is inconspicuous, is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when in the normal game state, it is more advantageous for the player to shoot the game ball toward the left game area 2A than to the right game area 2B, which is the big hit game state or the time saving state. Sometimes, it is more advantageous for the player to shoot the game ball toward the right game area 2B than to the left game area 2A, but for example, the right game area 2B is more advantageous during the normal game state, The left and right gaming regions may be advantageous and disadvantageous depending on the gaming state, such as left and right, such that the left gaming region 2A is more advantageous when in the big hit gaming state or the time saving state.

  Further, the advantageous and disadvantageous game areas according to the game state are not limited to the two game areas of the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B, and may be, for example, three or more game areas such as left, middle, and right. Alternatively, three or more game areas partitioned in the vertical direction such as upper, middle, and lower may be targeted.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, even when the fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command is performed after the time saving state ends, the first variation start command is received thereafter. Any of the first left-handed instruction information AL1 to the third left-handed instruction information AL3 is performed on the basis of the fourth left-handed instruction information AL4 after the time-saving state ends. In the left-handed instruction notification based on the reception of the first change start command, the fourth left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, after the end of the sudden hit or small hitting game state, any one of the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 is performed based on the reception of the first variation start command. However, after the end of the abrupt play or small hitting game state in which the fourth right-handing instruction notification AR4 is performed, the second right-handing instruction notification AR4 is made based on the reception of the first change start command in accordance with the notification mode in the game state. The four-left-handed instruction notification AL4 may be performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the normal game state is maintained after the time-saving state ends and the normal game state is entered and the third change is completed. Is given priority to the fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 based on the reception of the first left-handing instruction even if the second game ball passes within 5 seconds after the game ball passes through the passage gate 41. The notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3 are not performed. However, even after the time saving state ends and the game shifts to the normal game state until the third change ends, the passing gate 41 is not used. May be performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first left-handed instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handed instruction notification AL3.

  In this case, based on the number of balls smaller than usual, that is, the fact that one game ball has passed through the passage gate 41, the first left-handed instruction notices AL1 to AL3 are provided so that the notification is performed earlier than usual. Any of the left strike instruction notification AL3 may be performed, and by doing so, useless strike can be avoided more quickly.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the left-handing instruction notification based on any of the first left-handing instruction notification AL1 to the third left-handing instruction notification AL3 based on the reception of the gate passing notification command is performed after the gate passing notification flag is set. Although the notification is performed by starting the variable display, the notification may be performed when the gate passing notification flag is set regardless of the variable display.

  In the above-described embodiment, any one of the first left-handed instruction information AL1 to the third left-handed instruction information AL3 based on the reception of the fluctuation start command is variably displayed in the effect control process processing. However, for example, it may be performed in any one of steps S72 to S77 in the effect control main processing. In this way, the variation time of the decorative symbol determined according to the situation has Any of the first left-handed instruction information AL1 to the third left-handed instruction information AL3 can be notified without being performed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, any one of the first left-handing instruction information AL1 to the third left-handing instruction information AL3 is issued based on the reception of the fluctuation start command after the end of the time saving state. However, when the received change start command is the first change start command designating the start of the change of the first special symbol, the left-handed instruction may not be notified. That is, for example, when there is no hold at the end of the time-saving state, when the first fluctuation start command is received first, it means that the game ball has been fired to the left game area 2A, and unnecessary left-handed instruction notification is performed. You don't have to. In this case, the fourth left-handing instruction notification AL4 may be performed.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the demonstration effect is performed based on the reception of the customer waiting demonstration designation command. After turning off the decoration LED or the like, the demonstration effect may be executed after a predetermined time elapses. In this case, a command for the power saving mode or the like is provided separately from the customer waiting demonstration designation command. It is possible to shift to the power saving mode without receiving.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not need to have all the technical features shown in the above-described embodiment, and one of the pachinko gaming machines 1 described in the above-described embodiment so as to solve at least one problem in the related art. It may have a configuration of a unit. As a specific example, a configuration for externally outputting a firing position designation signal, such as the CPU 104 executing the processing of steps S173 and S175 shown in FIG. 28, and the processing of steps S137 to S145 and S147 shown in FIG. A configuration including any one of a configuration for externally outputting a payout condition establishment signal and a payout detection signal, such as the CPU 104 that executes the processing and the CPU 214 that performs the processing of steps S522 to S532 illustrated in FIG. 32. Any configuration may be used as long as the other configuration is not provided.

  In the above embodiment, the CPU 104 of the game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 executes the processing of steps S137 to 145 and S147 shown in FIG. 25 and the processing of step S158 shown in FIG. The description has been made assuming that the payout condition satisfaction signal indicating that the condition is satisfied is output to the outside. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CPU 214 of the payout control microcomputer 150 mounted on the payout control board 15 may execute a process for externally outputting a payout condition establishment signal.

  As an example, every time the CPU 214 of the payout control microcomputer 150 receives the winning ball number command transmitted from the main board 11, the CPU 214 adds the winning ball number designated by the winning ball number command to the winning ball number count value. I do. Then, when the prize ball number count value reaches the condition satisfaction determination value, the payout condition satisfaction signal may be externally output by updating the remaining number of the condition satisfaction signal output to one, for example. .

  In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, various effect operations including the operation of displaying the effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, the notification operation, and the like are described in the present invention. Any changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout-type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a prize ball. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed type gaming machine which gives a score by using a game machine. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a detachable recording medium, but are stored in a storage device such as a computer device in advance. It may be distributed by pre-installing it on the server. Furthermore, a program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by being downloaded from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It does not matter.

  The execution form of various processes is not limited to being executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but can be executed by temporarily storing programs 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, various types of processing may be performed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

  In addition to the above-described embodiment, a so-called prefetch determination may be performed. Specifically, for example, with respect to the variable display performed based on the random number value extracted in step S209, a determination is made as to whether or not to make a big hit in the special symbol normal process of step S110, which is performed when starting the variable display. Before the type determination (see step S241 or step S244), for example, based on the random number value extracted after executing step S209 (based on the random number value stored in the hold storage unit), It is determined in advance whether the variable display executed based on the numerical value is a big hit or not, and furthermore, the type of the big hit is determined in advance. Then, in addition to the command transmitted in step S211 or step S212 (as another command), or by changing the bit of the command, the effect control is included in the command transmitted in step S211 or step S212. A command is sent to the microcomputer 120 indicating the result of the pre-reading determination which can recognize the presence or absence of the big hit and the big hit type when the big hit occurs. The effect control microcomputer 120 having received the command uses the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speaker 8, and the game effect lamp 9 to indicate that there is an on-hold memory that is a big hit in the on-hold memory. Notice). In this case, in the variable display executed before the variable display executed based on the hold storage which is the target of the prefetch notice (the target of the prefetch determination) such as the jackpot hold memory, a continuous effect is executed. Alternatively, the display of the hold storage corresponding to the hold storage to be the target of the prefetch notice in the start winning storage display area 5H may be displayed in a mode different from the normal state.

  In addition, in addition to the above-described embodiment, in the advantageous game state (for example, the big hit game state), the special variable winning prize ball device 7 wins the game medium and the count switch 23 detects the game medium. A predetermined effect may be executed as the effect during the state. Specifically, in the above embodiment, 14 prize balls are paid out based on the detection of the game medium by the count switch 23. However, when the game medium is detected by the count switch 23, the game control A command indicating that the game medium has been detected is transmitted from the microcomputer 100 to the effect control microcomputer 120. Then, the effect control microcomputer 120 that has received the command, based on the command received during the advantageous gaming state, for example, based on the fact that the command has been received ten times, obtains “140 acquisitions” or “10 Prize ball ", and each time a command is received, the prize balls acquired so that the player can recognize the number of prize balls of the game medium to the special variable prize ball device 7 and the number of prize balls to be paid out. The display is updated so that the number is gradually increased. By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the number of prize balls acquired during the big hit game state as an advantageous game state, and thus to improve the interest. In addition, although the example of the display related to the number of prize balls that obtained the predetermined effect as the effect during the advantageous game state was shown, if the effect is based on winning in the winning opening, such as the special variable winning ball device 7, etc. The production of may be. When the big hit game state ends, the predetermined effect ends. However, even in the next big hit game state, the effect during the previous advantageous hit game state in the previous big hit game state may be taken over. Specifically, if a display such as “acquired 1400 pieces” is displayed in the jackpot game state generated earlier, the display “acquired 1400 pieces” is restarted in the next jackpot game state generated, and then a command is issued. When it is received, a display such as "acquired 1414" is displayed. By doing so, the player can recognize the number of prize balls acquired during the so-called extended play. Here, when the big hit game state as the advantageous game state ends, by terminating the predetermined effect as the advantage game state effect, the advantage game state effect is executed only during the big hit game state. However, if, for example, it is determined in the prefetching determination that there is a hold memory in which the big hit gaming state is set, the effect in the advantageous game state is not ended when the big hit game state ends, and the big hit gaming state is held. Based on the execution of the variable display based on the memory, the effect during the advantageous gaming state may be continuously executed until the big hit gaming state shifted. In this case, furthermore, regarding the variable display that is started before the variable display based on the hold memory in which the big hit gaming state is executed, the variable display of the decorative symbol is changed to a mode different from the normal display (for example, the decorative symbol smaller than the normal image is displayed. The variable display may be performed so as to be inconspicuous at the end of the display device 5 or the variable display may not be performed. By doing in this way, when there is a hold memory that becomes a big hit game state in the hold memory, the two big hit game states can be made to look like a series of big hit game states, and the entertainment interest can be improved. it can. In this case, if the prefetch determination is made that there is a hold memory that is in an advantageous game state in which a prize ball cannot be substantially obtained as in the above-described sudden hit or small hit, the continuation control of the effect during the advantageous game state is not performed. You may do so.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2A ... Left game area 2B ... Right game area 4A ... 1st special symbol display device 4B ... 2nd special symbol display device 5 ... Image display device 6A ... Ordinary winning ball device 6B ... Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball devices 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Game effect lamp 11 ... Main board 12 ... Effect control board 15 ... Payout control board 21 ... Gate switch 22A ... First starting port switch 22B ... Second starting port switch 23 ... Count switch 24 ... General winning opening switch 25 ... Winning confirmation switch 31 ... Operation knob 51 ... Payout motor 72 ... Payout count switch 100 ... Game control microcomputers 104, 214, 120A ... CPU
105, 215 ... ROM
106, 216 ... RAM
120: effect control microcomputer 150: payout control microcomputer 501: clear switches AR1, AR2 right-handed instruction information AL1, AL2 left-handed instruction information PL: array of nails

Claims (1)

A game is performed by firing a game medium on a first path or a second path provided in a game area, and a first state in which the game medium fired on the second path can win a prize, and a game is fired on the second path. A gaming machine comprising a variable winning device that changes to a second state in which a given game medium cannot be won or difficult to win, performs variable display, and can be controlled to an advantageous state in which the variable winning device is changed to a first state. And
When being controlled to the advantageous state, the control device includes a notification unit that executes a notification effect for instructing a player that a game medium should be fired on the second path,
The notifying means,
The notification effect, is capable of executing a plurality kinds of representation embodiment in accordance with the value applied to Yu technique's,
In the period that is controlled to the advantageous state, the notification effect can be executed by changing the effect mode,
After the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during the execution of the notification effect, when the power supply is restarted, the notification effect is performed in a specific effect mode regardless of the effect mode before the power supply is stopped. Run,
Holding storage means for storing information about the variable display as holding storage information,
Determining means for determining whether or not to be in the advantageous state;
In the advantageous state, based on the game medium winning in the variable prize winning device, based on the advantageous state effect performing means for executing the effect during the advantageous state, further comprising:
The advantageous state effect performing means is configured such that, when the hold storage information corresponding to the determination made by the determination means to be in the advantageous state is stored in the hold storage means, the advantage is maintained even after the advantageous state ends. Continue the production during the state,
A gaming machine characterized by that: