JP6703379B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that plays a game.

2. Description of the Related Art Some gaming machines are capable of executing a plurality of types of jackpots, including a special jackpot that triggers the occurrence of a special game state that is more advantageous to a player than a normal game state after a jackpot. Further, there is one that counts the number of balls acquired by the player during the big hit.

In such a gaming machine, there has been proposed one for informing a player of the number of balls acquired (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-152595 A

The technique described in Patent Document 1 may not be able to be suitably executed when a plurality of notification effects including the notification effect that notifies the player of the number of acquired balls are executed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to suitably execute a plurality of notification effects.

(A) In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine that can perform a game and can be controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player, and includes a notification effect executing means for executing an notification effect. The notification effect executing unit includes, as the notification effect, a first notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period in the advantageous state, and the specific period and a non-specific period different from the specific period. a second notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in time special, it is possible to perform, as the second notification, the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period, the magnitude of the value acquired in the non-specific time period And a value of the sum of the above values is notified, and when the execution periods of the first notification and the second notification overlap , the first notification is executed while the execution period of the second notification is changed. It is characterized in that it is changed to a period which does not overlap with the execution period of the first notification.
(1) In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1, a pachi-slot machine, etc.) capable of performing a game and controlling it in an advantageous state advantageous to a player. Notification effect executing means for executing effects (for example, prize number notification effect, acquired number notification effect, accumulated prize number notification effect, accumulated acquisition number notification effect, probability change confirmation notification effect, consecutive chan number notification, big hit medium song name notification, Right-handed notification, error notification, effect control CPU 120, etc. for executing promotion effect during a big hit), and the notification effect execution means, as the notification effect, the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period during the advantageous state. A first notification for notifying (for example, prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit) and a second notification for notifying the amount of value acquired during a special period (for example, consecutive It is possible to execute a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit in Chang, and the first notification has a higher priority than the second notification (for example, In the process of step S397 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 22, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed, etc.).

With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute a plurality of notification effects.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, a first state in which a game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) easily wins a prize (for example, the lower major winning opening is opened) or a second state in which a prize is difficult to win ( For example, a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7B, etc.) that can be changed to, for example, the lower major winning opening is closed, is provided, and the notification effect executing means uses the variable winning means as the notification effect. It is possible to execute a third notification (for example, a probability change confirmation notification effect for notifying that a game ball that has won a lower major winning opening has passed a specific area) that notifies that a game medium that has won a prize has passed a specific area. , The third notification has a higher priority than the first notification (for example, when the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S216 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 21, step S220). In, the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed).

With such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate notification.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, it is possible to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and the notification effect executing means uses the special effect as the notification effect. It is possible to execute a fourth notification for notifying the number of times controlled to the advantageous state during the period (for example, notification of the number of consecutive chans for notifying the number of consecutive chans), and the priority degree of the first notice is higher than that of the fourth notice. High (for example, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S462 in the consecutive chan number notification operation control process in FIG. 23, it is lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed in step S468. The operation control for executing the notification of the number of consecutive chans is performed in the layer).

With such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate notification.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the notification effect executing unit notifies the information effect related information of another effect executed in the specific period as the notification effect. (For example, a big hit medium music name notification for notifying the name of a music being played during a big hit) can be executed, and the first notification has a higher priority than the fifth notification (for example, the big hit medium music in FIG. 24). When the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S472 in the name notification operation control process, the big hit medium song name notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed in step S478. Etc. to control the operation to execute).

With such a configuration, it is possible to perform appropriate notification.

(5) In the gaming machine according to any one of the above (1) to (4), the notification effect executing means notifies whether or not a special value is given in the specific period as the notification effect. A notification (for example, a big hit middle promotion effect that is a notification effect of whether or not to control the probability change state) can be executed, and execution of the second notification may be restricted until the sixth notification is executed ( For example, if the promotion performance during the big hit is not completed in step S391 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 22, the accumulated prize ball number notification effect is not executed, etc.).

In such a configuration, it is possible to execute the notification according to the effect situation.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, it is possible to control the advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the specific period is a period during which the advantageous state is controlled (for example, during a big hit). ).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect in the advantageous state.

(7) In any one of the above (1) to (6), the gaming machine can be controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and after being controlled to the advantageous state, It can be controlled to a special state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a probability change state or a time saving state), and may be a period from when the advantageous state is controlled to when it is controlled to the normal state (for example, during continuous change). ..

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the effect in the period from the control in the advantageous state to the control in the normal state.

It is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in this embodiment. It is a block diagram showing various control boards and the like mounted on a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart showing an example of a timer interrupt process for game control. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a sensor error notification process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design process processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special design normal processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of a special figure display result and a big hit type. It is a flow chart which shows an example of special symbol stop processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit opening pre-processing. It is a figure which shows the example of determination of the special winning opening to open, and the special winning opening upper limit time. It is a flow chart which shows an example of processing during big hit opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the execution example of a round game. It is a flowchart etc. which show an example after a big hit opening process. It is a flow chart which shows an example of big hit end processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control main processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of command analysis processing. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of error notification processing. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production control process treatment. It is a flow chart etc. which show an example of the big hit mid effect processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of probability change finalization notice production operation control processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of a prize ball number information production operation control processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of cumulative prize sphere number information production operation control processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of consecutive chan number notice operation control processing. It is a flow chart which shows an example of music name information operation control processing during a big hit. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship etc. of a notification image and a Z-axis. It is a figure which shows an example of a Z value setting table. It is a figure which illustrates the informing image corresponding to the case where the execution periods of the award ball number notification effect, the cumulative award ball number notification effect, the continuous chan number notification, and the big hit medium music name notification overlap. It is a figure which illustrates the notification image corresponding to the case where the execution periods of probability change confirmation notification production, prize ball number notification production, continuous chan number notification, and big hit medium music name notification overlap. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting|reporting image corresponding to the case where the execution period of error alerting|reporting, the number of prize balls alerting|reporting, the notification of the number of consecutive chan, and the notification of the music name during a big hit overlap. It is a figure which illustrates the alerting|reporting image corresponding to the case where the execution period of error alerting|reporting, probability change confirmation alerting production, notification of the number of consecutive chan, and big hit music title alerting overlap. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship etc. of the alerting|reporting image and Z axis|shaft in a 1st modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship etc. of the alerting|reporting image and Z axis|shaft in a 2nd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship etc. of the alerting|reporting image and Z axis|shaft in a 3rd modification. It is a figure which shows an example of the relationship etc. of the alerting|reporting image and Z axis|shaft in a 4th modification.

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 in the present embodiment, showing a layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board that constitutes a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame 3 that supports and fixes the gaming board. On the game board, a substantially circular game area 2 surrounded by guide rails is formed. In this game area 2, a game ball as a game medium is shot from a predetermined ball-striking device and is shot.

At a predetermined position on the game board, a first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided. The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs, etc., and in a special figure game that is an example of a variable display game, a plurality of types that can identify each The special symbol which is the identification information of is displayed variably. For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B each variably display a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9" and symbols indicating "-". To do.

In addition, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. However, for example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns with different combinations of what is turned on and what is turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. Below, the special symbols that are variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A are also referred to as "first special symbols", and the special symbols that are variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B are also referred to as "second special symbols". ..

An image display device 5 is provided near the center of the game area 2 on the game board. The image display device 5 is composed of, for example, an LCD and forms a display area for displaying various effect images. In the display area of the image display device 5, corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A and the variable display of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, respectively. In the decorative pattern display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions, such as three, for example, decorative patterns that are a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each are variably displayed. The variable display of the decorative pattern is also included in the variable display game.

As an example, in the display area of the image display device 5, decorative pattern display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are arranged. Then, in the special figure game, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display device 4B, The variation of the decorative pattern is started in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative pattern display areas. After that, when the fixed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variable display result in the special symbol game, the decorative symbol can be changed in each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas in the image display device 5. The fixed decorative pattern that is the display result is stopped and displayed.

Thus, in the display area of the image display device 5, the special drawing game using the first special drawing in the first special symbol display device 4A, or the special special drawing using the second special drawing in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the game, a plurality of types of distinguishable decorative patterns that can be identified are variably displayed, and a fixed decorative pattern that is a variable display result is derived and displayed. Note that, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that the identification information such as the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed and the variable display is ended. On the other hand, during the variable display from the start of the variable display of the decorative pattern to the derivation display of the fixed decorative pattern which is the variable display result, the variable speed of the decorative pattern becomes “0”, The design may be displayed in a stopped state, and may be in a display state in which, for example, a slight shake or expansion/contraction occurs. Such a display state is also called a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. Becomes It should be noted that the temporary stop display may include displaying the decorative pattern in a complete stop display for a time shorter than a predetermined time without causing a slight shake or expansion/contraction.

In the display area of the image display device 5, a start winning a prize memory display area may be arranged. In the starting winning a prize memory display area, an on-hold memory display for displaying the number of variable displays to be held can be performed. Here, the suspension of the variable display is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the first starting winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A or the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B. Although the starting condition for executing the variable display game such as the variable display of the decorative pattern and the decorative pattern is satisfied, the variable display game based on the previously satisfied start condition is being executed, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the jackpot gaming state. This occurs when the start condition for starting the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that it is performed.

For example, when the starting condition of the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, due to the occurrence of the first start winning prize in which the game ball passes through the first start winning hole, If the first start condition for starting the special figure game using the first special figure based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied, the first special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1, and the first special figure is used. Execution of the special game was suspended. Further, when the starting condition of the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is satisfied due to the occurrence of the second start winning prize in which the game ball passes through the second start winning hole, the first special prize is displayed. 2 If the second start condition for starting the special figure game using the second special figure based on the establishment of the starting condition is not established, the second special figure reservation storage number is incremented by 1, and the second special figure is used. Execution of the special game was suspended. On the other hand, when the execution of the special figure game using the first special figure is started, the first special figure reservation storage number is decremented by one. When the execution of the special figure game using the second special figure is started, the second special figure reservation storage number is decremented by one.

The variable display pending storage number obtained by adding the first special figure pending storage number and the second special figure pending storage number is also referred to as a total pending storage number in particular. When simply saying "the number of special figure reservation storages", it usually means a concept including all of the number of first special figure reservation storages, the number of second special figure reservation storages and the total number of reservation storages. In some cases.

You may make it provide the display which displays the special figure reservation storage number with the starting winning prize memory display area or instead of the starting winning prize memory display area. In the example shown in FIG. 1, together with the start winning prize memory display area, the first special hold display for displaying the special figure hold storage number in a specifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. A device 25A and a second hold indicator 25B are provided. The first reserved display device 25A displays the number of the first special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. The second reserved display device 25B displays the number of second special figure reserved memories so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B is configured to include, for example, LEDs of the number corresponding to the upper limit value in each of the first special figure reserved storage number and the second special figure reserved storage number. ..

The game area 2 formed on the board surface of the game board has a left game area 2A on the left side of the top side of the image display device 5 and a right game area 2B on the right side. 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 the end surface of the image display device 5 inside the game area 2, the arrangement PL of the nails, and the like. .. When the game ball is launched from the hitting ball launching device and is driven into the game area 2, when it is guided to the left game area 2A which is the first game area, for example, by being guided along the nail arrangement PL, It becomes 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 ball device 6A forms a first starting winning opening that is always kept open by a predetermined ball receiving member, for example. As described above, the left game area 2A is provided with the normal winning ball device 6A that forms the first start winning hole through which the game balls can always enter.

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 winning ball device 6B is provided on the right side of the image display device 5, and the passage gate 41 is provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is an electric tulip type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed to a closed state in which the solenoid 81 for an ordinary electric accessory shown in FIG. And a second starting winning opening is formed. As an example, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball does not pass through the second starting winning port. To On the other hand, in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B, the movable wing piece is in the tilted position when the solenoid 81 for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state, so that the game ball can pass through the second starting winning port. Put in a state. The normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state when the solenoid 81 is in the off state, and the game ball can enter the second starting winning port, while the enlarged opening state is when the solenoid 81 is in the on state. May be configured such that the game ball is difficult to enter. In this way, in the right game area 2B, the normal variable that can be changed to the first variable state in which the game ball can pass through the second start winning hole and the second variable state in which the game ball cannot pass or is difficult to pass. A winning ball device 6B is provided.

By the arrangement of the normal winning ball device 6A, the normal variable winning ball device 6B and the like in the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B, the game ball guided to the left game area 2A which is the first game area is the second game area. It is impossible or difficult to pass through the passage gate 41 provided in the right game area 2B or to pass through the second starting winning opening formed by the normally variable winning ball device 6B. In addition, the game ball guided to the right game area 2B, which is the second game area, has the first start winning opening formed by the normal winning ball device 6A provided in the left game area 2A, which is the first game area. Impossible or difficult to pass.

The 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 opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The game ball that has entered the second starting winning opening formed in the normally variable winning ball device 6B is detected by, for example, the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. Based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if the first reserved memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit value, the first starting condition is To establish. Based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the second start opening switch 22B, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if the second reserved memory number is below a predetermined upper limit value, the second start condition is To establish. The number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first starting opening switch 22A and the number of award balls paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second starting opening switch 22B. May be the same or different from each other.

Two special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are provided below the normal variable winning ball device 6B. That is, the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B are provided in the right game area 2B which is the second game area.

The special variable winning ball device 7A includes an upper special winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid 82A for the upper special winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and changes to an open state and a closed state by the upper special winning opening door. Form a prize hole. As an example, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7A, the upper special winning opening door closes the upper special winning opening when the solenoid 82A for the upper special winning opening door is off. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball device 7A, the upper special winning opening door opens the upper special winning opening when the solenoid 82A for the upper special winning opening door is on. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening device formed in the special variable winning ball device 7A is detected by, for example, the upper winning opening switch 23A shown in FIG.

The special variable winning ball device 7B includes a lower special winning opening door which is driven to open and close by a solenoid 82B for the lower large winning opening door shown in FIG. 2, and the open state and the closed state are changed by the lower large winning opening door. Form the lower prize hole. As an example, in the special variable winning ball device 7B, the lower special winning opening door closes the lower special winning opening when the solenoid 82B for the lower special winning opening door is off. On the other hand, in the special variable winning a prize ball device 7B, when the solenoid 82B for the lower special winning opening door is on, the lower special winning opening door opens the lower special winning opening. The game ball that has entered the lower special winning opening formed on the special variable winning ball device 7B is detected by, for example, the lower special winning opening switch 23B and the specific area switch 24 shown in FIG.

A large number of game balls are paid out as prize balls when the game balls pass through the upper special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7A and the lower large winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7B. That is, the special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state, which is advantageous to the player, by opening the upper special winning opening with the upper special winning opening door. The special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state, which is advantageous to the player, by opening the lower special winning opening with the lower special winning opening door. On the other hand, the special variable winning a prize ball device 7A is in the second state, which is disadvantageous to the player, by closing the upper special winning opening with the upper special winning opening door. The special variable winning ball device 7B is in a second state, which is disadvantageous to the player, by closing the lower special winning opening with the lower special winning opening door. In addition, in place of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass the upper prize hole and the lower prize hole, or in addition to the closed state, the game ball is partially open where it is difficult to pass the upper prize hole and the lower prize hole May be provided.

A normal symbol display 20 is provided at a predetermined position on the game board. As an example, the normal symbol display device 20 is composed of 7-segment or dot-matrix LEDs and the like like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and is a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbol. The ordinary pattern which is is variably displayed. Such variable display of ordinary symbols is referred to as a universal symbol game.

In addition to the above structure, the surface of the game board is provided with a windmill that changes the flow direction and speed of the game ball, and a large number of obstacle nails. 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 open by a predetermined ball receiving member are provided. May be In this case, a predetermined number of game balls may be paid out as prize balls based on the fact that a game ball that has entered one of the general winning openings has been detected by a predetermined general winning ball switch. At the lowermost part of the game area 2, there is provided an outlet for taking in the game balls that have not entered any of the winning openings.

Speakers 8L, 8R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at upper and left positions of the gaming machine frame 3, and a game effect lamp 9 is provided in the peripheral portion of the game area 2. .. A decorative LED may be arranged around each structure in the game area 2 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

On the lower right side of the front surface of the housing of the pachinko gaming machine 1, there is provided a hitting ball operation handle operated by a player or the like to shoot a game ball as a game medium toward the game area 2. For example, the hit ball operation handle adjusts the elastic force of the game ball according to the amount of operation by the player or the like. The hit ball operating handle may be provided with a single-shot launch switch for stopping the drive of the launch motor of the hit ball launching device, and a touch ring. At a predetermined position below the game area 2, there is provided an upper plate that holds the game ball paid out as a prize ball or the game ball lent out by a predetermined ball lending machine so as to be capable of being supplied to the hitting ball launching device. There is. Below the upper plate, there is provided a lower plate that holds excess balls and the like overflowing from the upper plate so that they can be discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The pachinko gaming machine 1 is equipped with various control boards such as a main board 11, an effect control board 12, a sound control board 13, and a lamp control board 14 as shown in FIG. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is also equipped with a relay board 15 for relaying various control signals transmitted between the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. In addition, various boards such as a payout control board, an information terminal board, a launch control board, an interface board, and a touch sensor board are arranged on the back surface of the game board or the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The main board 11 is a control board on the main side, on which various circuits for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are mounted. The main board 11 is mainly intended for a setting function of random numbers used in a special drawing game, a function of inputting a signal from a switch or the like arranged at a predetermined position, and a sub-side control board including an effect control board 12 and the like. It has a function of outputting a control command as an example of the command information as a control signal and transmitting it, a function of outputting various information to a hall management computer, and the like. In addition, the main board 11 controls the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol by performing lighting/extinction control of each LED and the like constituting the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. It also has a function to control the variable display of a predetermined display symbol, such as controlling the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol indicator 20 by performing lighting/extinction/coloring control of the ordinary symbol indicator 20. ing.

On the main board 11, for example, a game control microcomputer 100, a switch circuit 110, a solenoid circuit 111, etc. are mounted. The switch circuit 110 takes in detection signals from various switches for detecting a game ball and transmits them to the game control microcomputer 100. The solenoid circuit 111 transmits the solenoid drive signal from the game control microcomputer 100 to the solenoid 81 for the normal electric accessory, the solenoid 82A for the upper special winning opening door, and the solenoid 82B for the lower special winning opening door. ..

The production control board 12 is a sub-side control board that is independent of the main board 11, receives the control signal transmitted from the main board 11 via the relay board 15, and outputs the image display device 5 and the speakers 8L and 8R. , And various circuits for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric parts such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. That is, the effect control board 12 controls all or part of the display operation in the image display device 5 and the sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, and all or one of the lighting/extinguishing operations in the game effect lamp 9, the decorative LED, and the like. It is provided with a function of determining the control contents for causing the electric parts for production, such as a section, to execute a predetermined production operation.

The voice control board 13 is a control board for voice output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and causes the speakers 8L and 8R to output audio based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12. A processing circuit for executing audio signal processing is installed. The lamp control board 14 is a control board for lamp output control that is provided separately from the effect control board 12, and based on commands and control data from the effect control board 12, such as the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED. A lamp driver circuit or the like for turning on/off the light emitting body is mounted.

As shown in FIG. 2, wirings for transmitting detection signals from various switches such as a gate switch 21, a start opening switch, a special winning opening switch, and a specific area switch 24 are connected to the main board 11. It should be noted that the various switches may be those having any configuration capable of detecting a game ball as a game medium, such as a so-called sensor. Further, the main board 11 is connected to a wiring for transmitting a command signal for performing display control of the first special symbol display device 4A, the second special symbol display device 4B, and the like.

The control signal transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is relayed by the relay board 15. The control command transmitted from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 via the relay board 15 is, for example, an effect control command transmitted and received as an electric signal. The effect control command includes, for example, a display control command used to control the image display operation in the image display device 5, a voice control command used to control the voice output from the speakers 8L and 8R, and the game effect lamp 9. It also includes a lamp control command used to control the lighting operation of the decoration LED and the like. Each of these effect control commands has, for example, a 2-byte structure, the first byte indicates MODE, and the second byte indicates EXT. It may be set in advance so that the leading bit of MODE data is always "1" and the leading bit of EXT data is "0".

The game control microcomputer 100 mounted on the main board 11 is, for example, a one-chip microcomputer, a ROM 101 for storing a game control program, fixed data, and the like, and a RAM 102 for providing a game control work area. A CPU 103 that executes a game control program to perform control operation, a random number circuit 104 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the CPU 103, and an I/O 105 are configured.

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

It should be noted that the one-chip microcomputer constituting the game control microcomputer 100 has at least the RAM 102 built-in in addition to the CPU 103, and the ROM 101, the random number circuit 104, the I/O 105, etc. may be externally attached.

In the game control microcomputer 100, the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 101. Therefore, hereinafter, the execution of the game control microcomputer 100 means that the CPU 103 executes control in accordance with the program. Is to do. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 11.

In the game control microcomputer 100, for example, the random number circuit 104 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the progress of the game in an updatable manner. The random number used to control the progress of the game is also called a game random number. The game random number may be updated by hardware such as the random number circuit 104, or may be updated by software when the CPU 103 of the game control microcomputer 100 executes a predetermined computer program. May be. For example, a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 in the game control microcomputer 100 or a random counter provided in an internal register separate from the RAM 102 stores numerical data indicating a predetermined random number value, and the CPU 103 The random number value may be updated by updating the stored value regularly or irregularly.

In this embodiment, on the main board 11 side, a random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, a random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, a random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern, and a random number for determining the general figure display result. Numerical data indicating each of the numerical values MR4 is controlled to be countable. A random number value other than these may be used to enhance the game effect.

The random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result is a random number value used for determining whether or not to control the variable display result of the special symbol or the like in the special figure game as the "big hit" to the big hit game state. The random number value MR2 for determining the jackpot type is a random number value used to determine the jackpot type to any of a plurality of types when the variable display result is "big hit". The random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern is a random number value used to determine the variation pattern of the decorative pattern into one of a plurality of types prepared in advance. The random number MR4 for determining the figure display result is set to the open state or the enlarged open state in which the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in the first variable state, with the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in the figure image game being “per figure”. It is a random number value used to determine whether or not to do.

The ROM 101 included in the game control microcomputer 100 stores various selection data, table data, etc. used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control program. For example, the ROM 101 stores data that constitutes a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 103 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings. Further, in the ROM 101, table data forming a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 103 to transmit control signals as various control commands from the main board 11 and a variation pattern table storing a plurality of types of variation patterns are configured. The table data and the like to be stored are stored.

The RAM 102 included in the game control microcomputer 100 may be a backup RAM that is partially or wholly backed up by a backup power supply created on a predetermined power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is stopped, part or all of the contents of the RAM 102 are saved for a predetermined period. In particular, at least the game state, that is, the data corresponding to the control state of the game control means and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls may be stored in the backup RAM. The data according to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like. Further, the data according to the control state and the data showing the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as the data showing the progress state of the game. In the RAM 102, various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are stored.

Further, in this embodiment, a magnet sensor is provided on the back surface of the predetermined area of the game area 2. Note that the magnet sensors may be arranged at various numbers and positions depending on how the game area 2 is configured. In this embodiment, since the magnet sensor is provided, it is possible to detect an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening by using the magnet. A magnet sensor signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100. A radio wave sensor may be provided instead of or in addition to the magnet sensor. Since the radio wave sensor is provided, it is possible to detect an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening by using the radio wave. A radio wave sensor signal is input to the game control microcomputer 100.

On the effect control board 12, an effect control CPU 120 that performs a control operation according to a program, a ROM 121 that stores an effect control program and fixed data, a RAM 122 that provides a work area for the effect control CPU 120, and an image display device. 5, a display control unit 123 that executes processing for determining the control content of the display operation, a random number circuit 124 that updates numerical data indicating a random number value independently of the effect control CPU 120, and an I/O 125. And are installed.

As an example, in the effect control board 12, the effect control CPU 120 executes the effect control program read from the ROM 121, whereby processing for controlling the effect operation by the effect electric components is executed. At this time, the effect control CPU 120 reads out fixed data from the ROM 121 by a fixed data read operation, the effect control CPU 120 writes various variable data in the RAM 122 and temporarily stores the variable data, and the effect control CPU 120 writes in the RAM 122. A variation data read operation for reading various temporarily stored variation data, a reception operation in which the production control CPU 120 receives an input of various signals from the outside of the production control board 12 via the I/O 125, and the production control CPU 120 performs I/O. A transmission operation of outputting various signals to the outside of the production control board 12 via O125 is also performed.

The effect control CPU 120, the ROM 121, and the RAM 122 may be included in a one-chip effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board 12. Wiring for transmitting a video signal to the image display device 5, wiring for transmitting a sound effect signal as an information signal indicating sound number data to the sound control substrate 13, in the production control board 12. Wiring and the like for transmitting an illumination signal as an information signal indicating lamp data are connected to the lamp control board 14.

In the effect control board 12, for example, the random number circuit 124 or the like counts the numerical data indicating various random number values used for controlling the effect operation so as to be updatable. The random number used to control such a production operation is also referred to as a production random number.

In the ROM 121 mounted on the effect control board 12 shown in FIG. 2, various data tables used for controlling the effect operation are stored in addition to the effect control program. For example, the ROM 121 stores a plurality of determination tables prepared for the production control CPU 120 to make various determinations, determinations, and settings, table data that configures a determination table, pattern data that configures various production control patterns, and the like. Remembered The RAM 122 mounted on the effect control board 12 stores various data used for controlling the effect operation.

The display control unit 123 mounted on the effect control board 12 determines the control content of the display operation in the image display device 5 based on the display control command or the like from the effect control CPU 120. For example, the display control unit 123 performs control for executing variable display of decorative symbols and various effect displays by determining switching timing of effect images displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the display control unit 121 may include a VDP, a CGROM, a VRAM, an LCD drive circuit, and the like. The VDP may be a GPU, a GCL, or a microprocessor for image processing more commonly called a DSP. The CGROM may be, for example, a non-rewritable semiconductor memory, a rewritable semiconductor memory such as a flash memory, or a non-volatile recording medium such as a magnetic memory or an optical memory. It may be configured.

The I/O 125 mounted on the performance control board 12 has an input port for capturing various signals such as a performance control command transmitted from the main board 11 or the like and an operation detection signal transmitted from the operation detection unit 31, and a performance. The control board 12 includes an output port for transmitting various signals to the outside. For example, the output port of the I/O 125 outputs a video signal transmitted to the image display device 5, a command transmitted to the audio control board 13, a command transmitted to the lamp control board 14, and the like. ..

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a predetermined game is played using a game ball as a game medium, and a predetermined game value can be given based on the game result. As an example of a game using a game ball, a launching motor provided in a predetermined ball launching device based on a player's predetermined operation of a ball-striking operation handle installed on the lower right of the front surface of the housing of a pachinko gaming machine 1. As a result, a game ball as a game medium is launched toward the game area. When this game ball passes through the first start winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A in the left game area 2A, the game ball is detected by the first starting opening switch 22A shown in FIG. The start condition is satisfied. Then, based on the fact that the first start condition is satisfied, for example, when the last special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended, the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A starts. To be done.

Further, when the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening formed by the normal variable winning ball device 6B in the right game area 2B, the game ball is detected by the second starting opening switch 22B shown in FIG. 2 Start conditions are satisfied. Then, based on the fact that the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when the last special figure game or the jackpot gaming state has ended, the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B starts. To be done. However, when the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the normally open state or the closed state as the second variable state, it is difficult or impossible for the game ball to pass through the second starting winning port.

Based on that the game ball that has passed through the passage gate 41 provided above the normal variable winning ball device 6B is detected by the gate switch 21 shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol variable display is displayed on the normal symbol display device 20. The universal figure starting condition for execution is satisfied. After that, based on the fact that the universal figure start condition for starting the variable display of the regular symbols is satisfied, such as the previous universal figure game ending, the regular figure display 20 starts the regular figure game. In this public figure game, after starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol, when a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the fixed normal symbol which is the variable display result of the normal symbol is stopped and displayed. At this time, if a specific ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes "universal symbol". On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the ordinary symbol is stopped and displayed as the fixed ordinary symbol, the variable display result of the ordinary symbol becomes “universal symbol loss”. Corresponding to the fact that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol is "universal symbol", the opening control and the expansion opening control are performed in which the movable wing pieces of the electric tulip constituting the normally variable winning ball device 6B are in the tilted position. The closing control and the normal opening control for returning to the vertical position when a predetermined time has elapsed are performed.

When a special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A is started, or when a special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B is started, Whether or not to make the variable display result of symbols a "big hit" as a predetermined specific display result is determined before the variable display result is displayed for derivation. Then, the variation pattern is determined at a predetermined rate based on the determination of the variable display result, and the effect control command for designating the variable display result or the variation pattern is issued to the game control microcomputer 100 of the main board 11 shown in FIG. Is transmitted to the production control board 12.

After the special figure game is started based on the determination of the variable display result and the variation pattern, for example, when a predetermined variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern elapses, a definite special symbol that is the variable display result is derived. Is displayed. Corresponding to the variable display of the special symbols by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, "left", "middle", "right" decorations arranged in the display area of the image display device 5 In the symbol display area, a decorative symbol different from the special symbol is variably displayed.

In the special figure game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A, and the special figure game using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B, the fixed special that is the variable display result of the special symbol When the design is derived and displayed, the fixed decorative design that is the variable display result of the decorative design is derived and displayed on the image display device 5. When a predetermined big hit symbol is derived and displayed as a variable display result of the special symbol, the variable display result becomes "big hit", and the player is controlled to a big hit game state as an advantageous specific game state. That is, whether or not the big hit game state is controlled corresponds to whether or not the variable display result is "big hit", and is determined before the variable display result is derived and displayed.

When the variable display result of the special symbol in the special figure game is “big hit”, the fixed decorative symbol which is a predetermined big hit combination is derived and displayed in the display area of the image display device 5. As an example, the same decorative pattern is stopped and displayed on a predetermined effective line in the decorative pattern display areas of "left", "middle", and "right", and the fixed decorative pattern that is a big hit combination is derived and displayed. It should be done.

In the big hit game state, the upper special winning opening or the lower large winning opening is opened, and the special variable winning ball device 7A or the special variable winning ball device 7B is in the first state advantageous to the player. Then, during a predetermined period or until a predetermined number of game balls enter the upper prize hole or the lower prize hole to generate a prize ball, the upper prize hole or the lower prize hole is continuously opened. A round game to be executed is executed. During periods other than the execution period of the round game, the upper special winning opening and the lower special winning opening are closed, and it is difficult or impossible to generate winning balls. When a game ball enters the upper prize hole, the upper prize switch 23A detects the prize ball, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball each time the game ball is detected. The round game in the big hit game state is repeatedly executed until the predetermined upper limit number of times is reached. Therefore, in the jackpot gaming state, the player can very easily obtain a large number of prize balls, and the gaming state is advantageous for the player. The pachinko gaming machine 1 may directly pay out the game balls to be prize balls, or may give a score corresponding to the number of game balls to become prize balls.

After the jackpot game state is over, the probability that the variable display result is "big hit" may be controlled to be higher than the normal state based on the establishment of a predetermined probability variation control condition. The probability variation state is controlled so as to continue until a predetermined probability variation ending condition such as execution of variable display a predetermined number of times or start of the next big hit game state is satisfied. Also, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the average variable display time may be controlled to a time saving state in which it becomes shorter than the normal state. The time saving state is controlled so as to continue until either one of the time saving ending conditions is first established among the fact that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times and the next big hit game state is started. .

In the probability changing state and the time saving state, the normal variable winning ball device 6B is changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode in which the game ball easily passes through the second start winning hole than in the normal state. For example, the control for making the variation time of the ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol game by the ordinary symbol display device 20 shorter than that in the normal state, and the probability that the variable display result of the ordinary symbol in each ordinary symbol game is “general symbol hit” To improve the tilt control time for performing the tilt control of the movable wing pieces in the normal variable winning ball device 6B based on the fact that the variable display result is "universal hit" compared to the normal state. The normal variable winning ball device 6B may be changed between the first variable state and the second variable state in an advantageous change mode by the control for increasing the number of times and the control for increasing the number of tilts as compared with the normal state. Note that any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be combined and performed. In this way, the control for changing the normally variable winning ball device 6B between the first variable state and the second variable state in the advantageous change mode is called high opening control. By controlling to such a probability changing state or a time saving state, the time required until the variable display result becomes a "big hit" is shortened, and a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is achieved.

The high open control may not be performed even when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state. For example, when the variable display result is "big hit", the upper limit winning opening and the lower winning opening are in the open state in the big hit game state, the upper limit time is short, and the game ball is difficult to pass or cannot pass. May be executed, and after the jackpot gaming state is finished, it may be controlled to a probable variation state. In such a case, the jackpot type is also called “probable”. When the variable display result is "big hit" and the big hit type is "probability" when the high opening control is not being performed, the probability change control is performed after the big hit game state is ended and the probability change control is performed. The opening control may not be performed.

The game ball used as a game medium in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and the record information of the points given corresponding to the number thereof may have a valuable value that can be exchanged for a special prize or a general prize according to the number, for example. Good. Alternatively, the record information of these game balls and scores may be those that cannot be exchanged for special prizes or general prizes but have valuable value that can be used for another game in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

Further, the game value that can be given in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not limited to the payout of a game ball that is a prize ball and the addition of points, and for example, control to a big hit game state or a special game state such as a probability variation state. Controlling, the upper limit number of rounds that can be executed in the big hit game state is the first round number that is larger than the second round number, and the upper limit number of variable displays that can be executed in the time saving state is higher than the second number. A large number of first times, a big hit probability in the probability variation state is a first probability higher than the second probability, and a number of consecutive chans that is repeatedly controlled to a big hit game state without being controlled to a normal state. It may be included that a more advantageous game situation is provided by the player, such as a part or all of the first consecutive chan number that is larger than the second consecutive chan number.

In this embodiment, when the number of executions of the round game in the big hit game state becomes "6" as the specific number, the round game with the lower special winning opening in the open state is executed and the special variable winning ball device 7B. Is the first state that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the number of times of executing the round game is other than “6” as the specific number of times, the round game in which the upper special winning opening is opened is executed and the special variable winning ball device 7A is in the first state which is advantageous for the player. Becomes Then, by detecting the game ball that has entered the lower special winning opening by the specific area switch 24 shown in FIG. 2, the probability variation control condition for becoming the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is satisfied is established. That is, the installation location of the specific area switch 24 is set as a specific area, and based on the fact that the game ball has passed through this specific area, a predetermined probability variation control condition can be established.

In the big hit game state, there are a plurality of kinds of big hit types in which the upper limit time for opening the lower special winning opening is different when the number of times of executing the round game is "6" as the specific number. As an example, when the big hit type is “big hit A”, the upper limit time for opening the lower special winning opening is set to 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the type of big hit is "big hit B", the upper limit time for opening the lower special winning opening is set to 0.2 seconds. Therefore, when the big hit type is "big hit B", it is unlikely that the game ball passes through the lower special winning opening, and it is difficult to establish the probability variation control condition for becoming the probability variation state after the big hit game state ends. On the other hand, when the big hit type is "big hit A", there is a high possibility that the game ball will pass through the lower big winning a prize hole, and the probability variation control condition for establishing the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is satisfied. easy. Which of the plurality of types of jackpots is selected is determined at a predetermined rate, for example, in response to the determination that the variable display result is “big hit” at the start of the special drawing game.

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

In the main board 11, when power supply from a predetermined power supply board is started, the game control microcomputer 100 is activated, and the CPU 103 executes predetermined processing which is game control main processing. When the game control main process is started, the CPU 103 makes necessary initialization after setting the interrupt prohibition. In this initial setting, the RAM 102 is cleared, for example. Also, the register setting of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 100 is performed. As a result, thereafter, an interrupt request signal is sent from the CTC to the CPU 103 at predetermined time intervals, and the CPU 103 can periodically execute timer interrupt processing. When the initial setting is completed, the interrupt is permitted and then the loop processing is started. In the game control main process, a process for returning the internal state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the state at the time of the previous power supply stop may be executed and then the loop process may be entered.

When the CPU 103 that has executed the game control main process receives the interrupt request signal from the CTC and accepts the interrupt request, it executes the game control timer interrupt process shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the game control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 3 is started, the CPU 103 first executes a predetermined switch process to determine the state of a detection signal input from various switches via the switch circuit 110 (step). S11). Next, the CPU 103 executes a sensor error notification process for notifying a magnet sensor error based on the input of the detection signal from the magnet sensor (step S12). When a radio wave sensor is provided, a sensor error notification process may be executed to notify the radio wave sensor error based on the detection signal input from the radio wave sensor. After that, by executing a predetermined information output process, data such as jackpot information, starting information, probability variation information, etc., supplied to a hall management computer installed outside the pachinko gaming machine 1 are output (steps). S13).

Following the information output process, a game random number update process for updating at least a part of the game random numbers used on the main board 11 side by software is executed (step S14). After this, the CPU 103 executes special symbol process processing (step S15). In the special symbol process processing, the value of the special symbol process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 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 display device. Various processes are selected and executed in order to control the display operation in 4B and the opening/closing operation of the special winning opening in the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B in a predetermined procedure.

Following the special symbol process process, a normal symbol process process is executed (step S16). The CPU 103 controls the display operation of the ordinary symbol display device 20 by executing the ordinary symbol process process, and enables the variable display of the ordinary symbol and the tilting action setting of the movable wing piece in the ordinary variable winning ball device 6B. To do.

After executing the normal symbol process process, the CPU 103 executes a command control process to transmit a control command from the main board 11 to a sub-side control board such as the effect control board 12 (step S17). As an example, in the command control processing, the output port included in the I/O 105 corresponds to the setting in the command transmission table designated by the value of the transmission command buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as the game control buffer setting unit. Of these, after setting the control data to the output port for transmitting the production control command to the production control board 12, set the predetermined control data to the output port of the production control INT signal to output the production control INT signal for the predetermined time. For example, by switching from the ON state to the OFF state, it is possible to transmit the effect control command based on the setting in the command transmission table. After executing the command control process, the game control timer interrupt process is terminated after setting the interrupt enable state.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the sensor error notification process of step S12. In the sensor error notification processing, the game control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the magnet sensor signal from the magnet sensor is input (step S531).

If the magnet sensor signal is input, the CPU 103 determines that a magnetic abnormality has occurred, and sets a magnetic abnormality flag indicating that the magnetic abnormality has been detected (step S532).

In addition, the CPU 103 lights up the error notification LED to notify that a magnetic abnormality has occurred (step S533), and issues a magnetic abnormality notification designating command that specifies that a magnetic abnormality has been notified. Control to transmit to 12 is performed (step S534).

Although the sensor error notification process for notifying the magnet sensor error has been described with reference to FIG. 4, the same applies to the sensor error notification process for notifying the magnet sensor error.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of special symbol process processing. In this special symbol process process, the CPU 103 first executes a start winning determination process (step S101). In the starting winning determination process, it is determined whether or not the first starting port switch 22A and the second starting port switch 22B are on. At this time, if the first starting opening switch 22A is on, the special drawing game using the first special drawing based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening formed in the normal winning ball device 6A. The first starting prize processing for updating the first special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number of, is performed. On the other hand, if the second starting opening switch 22B is ON, the special sphere game using the second special figure is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening formed in the ordinary variable winning sphere device 6B. The second starting prize processing for updating the second special figure reservation storage number, which is the reservation storage number, is performed.

As an example, in the first start prize processing, it is determined whether or not the number of first special figure pending storages is a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the number of first special figure reservation storages has reached the upper limit value, the first start winning processing is ended. On the other hand, when the number of the first reserved storages is less than the upper limit, the first reserved storage count value, which is the stored value of the first reserved storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is incremented by one. In this way, the first reserved memory number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through the first starting winning opening and the first starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the first special drawing is satisfied. Will be updated. After that, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 as reserved data.

In the second start prize processing, it is determined whether or not the second special figure reservation storage number has reached a predetermined upper limit value. At this time, if the number of second special figure reservation storages has reached the upper limit value, the second start winning process is ended. On the other hand, if the number of second reserved storages is less than the upper limit value, the second reserved storage count value, which is the stored value of the second reserved storage counter provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 102, is incremented by one. In this way, the second reserved storage number count value is increased by 1 when the game ball passes through the second starting winning opening and the second starting condition corresponding to the special drawing game using the second special drawing is established. Will be updated. After that, a predetermined game random number corresponding to the occurrence of the start winning is extracted and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 as reserved data.

After executing the start winning determination process in step S101, the CPU 103 selects and executes any of the processes in steps S110 to S117 according to the value of the special figure process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102.

The special symbol normal process of step S110 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "0". In this special symbol normal process, the first special symbol display device 4A or the first special symbol reservation storage unit or the second special symbol reservation storage unit, based on the presence or absence of reserved data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Whether or not to start the special figure game by the second special symbol display device 4B is determined. In the special symbol normal process, based on the numerical data indicating the random number MR1 for determining the special symbol display result, whether or not the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is "big hit", the variable display result is Decide before it is displayed as derived. Further, in the special symbol normal processing, the fixed special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B is set in correspondence with the variable display result of the special symbol in the special symbol game. . In the special symbol normal processing, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "1" when the variable display result of the special symbol or the decorative symbol is predetermined.

The fluctuation pattern setting process of 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 the variation pattern as any one of a plurality of types based on the result of the advance determination of whether or not the variable display result is a "big hit". The variable display time of the special design or the decorative design is set in advance corresponding to the variation pattern. Therefore, by determining the variation pattern in the variation pattern setting process, the variable display time from when the variable display of the special symbol is started until the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result is derived is determined. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of determining whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is set to “reach” when the variable display result is “miss”. Alternatively, whether or not the variable display mode of the decorative pattern is set to “reach” is determined by determining the change pattern at a predetermined ratio when the variable display result is “miss” in the change pattern setting process. Good. Further, the variation pattern setting process may include a process of setting for starting the variation of the special symbol on the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B. When the variation pattern setting process is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "2".

The special symbol variation process of step S112 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "2". In this special symbol variation process, the process for setting for changing the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the elapsed time after the special symbol starts changing It includes a process for measuring Then, when the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol reaches the special symbol variation time, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to "3".

The special symbol stop process of step S113 is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is "3". In this special symbol stop processing, the variation of the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and the fixed special symbol which is the variable display result of the special symbol is stopped and displayed. It includes the process of setting. Then, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is turned on. When the big hit flag is turned on, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4". .. On the other hand, when the jackpot flag is off, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

The big hit opening preprocessing in step S114 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "4". In this big hit opening pre-processing, based on the fact that the variable display result is "big hit", etc., in order to start the round game in the big hit game state and open the upper big winning opening or the lower big winning opening It includes processing for setting the. When the jackpot opening preprocessing is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5".

The big hit opening process in step S115 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "5". In this big hit opening process, a process of measuring the elapsed time after the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is opened, the measured elapsed time and the upper special winning opening switch 23A or the lower large winning opening switch 23B. Based on the number of gaming balls detected by, etc., it includes processing for determining whether it is time to return the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening from the open state to the closed state. When the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is returned to the closed state, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6".

The post-big hit opening process of step S116 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "6". In this jackpot opening processing, processing for determining whether or not the number of executions of the round game in which the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is opened has reached a predetermined upper limit number, or the upper limit number has not been reached In this case, a process of waiting until the next round game is started is included. Then, when the next round game is started, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4", while when the number of executions of the round game reaches the upper limit number, the value of the special figure process flag is "7". Will be updated to

The big hit ending process of step S117 is executed when the value of the special figure process flag is "7". In the big hit ending process, a waiting time corresponding to a period in which an ending effect is executed as an effect operation for notifying the end of the big hit game state by the effect devices such as the image display device 5, the speakers 8L and 8R, the game effect lamp 9 and the like. It includes a process of waiting until the time elapses, a process of performing various settings for controlling the probability variation state or the time saving state in accordance with the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, and the like. Then, when the setting for controlling the probability variation state or the time saving state is performed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0".

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S110 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol normal process. In the special symbol normal process shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the second special symbol reservation storage number is "0" (step S231). The second special figure reservation storage number is the reservation 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 number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is “0”.

When the number of second special figure reservation storages is other than "0" in step S231 (step S231; NO), for example, the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the head area of the second special figure reservation storage unit. As numerical values, the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S232). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

Subsequent to the process of step S232, the second special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the second reserved storage number count value, and the second special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1, and the second special figure reserved storage is also updated. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S233). For example, the reservation data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the reservation number “1” in the second special figure reservation storage unit are shifted upward by one entry. Further, in the process of step S233, the total reserved storage number counter value stored in the total reserved storage number counter may be updated by subtracting 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. At this time, the value of the variable special map designation buffer, which is the value stored in the variable special figure designation buffer, is updated to "2" (step S234).

When the second special figure reservation storage number is "0" in step S231 (step S231; YES), it is determined whether the first special figure reservation storage number is "0" (step S235). The 1st special figure reservation storage number is the reservation storage number of the special figure game which uses the 1st special figure with 1st special design indicator 4A. For example, in the process of step S235, the first reserved storage number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 102 may be read and it may be determined whether or not the read value is "0". Thus, the process of step S235 is executed when it is determined in step S231 that the second special figure pending storage number is "0", and the first special figure pending storage number is "0". Or not. As a result, the special figure game using the second special figure is started to be executed with priority over the special figure game using the first special figure.

When the number of the first special figure reservation storages is other than "0" in step S235 (step S235; NO), for example, the reservation data stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, such as the first area of the first special figure reservation storage unit. As numerical values, numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result, the random number value MR2 for determining the big hit type, and the random number value MR3 for determining the variation pattern are read out (step S236). The numerical data read at this time may be stored in, for example, a fluctuation random number buffer or the like and temporarily stored.

Following the process of step S236, the first special figure reserved storage number is updated by subtracting 1 from the first reserved storage number count value, and the first special figure reserved storage number is decremented by 1. The contents stored in the copy are shifted (step S237). For example, the pending data indicating the random number values MR1 to MR3 stored in the entries lower than the pending number “1” in the first special figure pending storage unit is shifted to the upper by one entry. Further, in the process of step S237, the total pending storage number count value may be updated by subtracting one. At this time, the fluctuation special map designation buffer value is updated to "1" (step S238).

After performing either of the processing of steps S234 and S238, it is determined whether the special symbol display result, which is the variable display result of the special symbol, is “big hit” or “miss” (step S239). As an example, in the process of step S239, the special figure display result determination table prepared by being stored in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set in the use table for determining the special figure display result. In the special figure display result determination table, the numerical value that is compared with the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result determines whether the special figure display result is a "big hit" depending on whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed is performed. It suffices to be assigned to the result of the decision as to which of "and" is lost. The CPU 103 may determine the special figure display result by referring to the special figure display result determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR1 for determining the special figure display result read from the random number buffer for variation.

FIG. 7A shows an example of determining the special figure display result by the process of step S239. In this determination example, the determination rate for determining whether or not the special figure display result is “big hit” is different depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state. More specifically, when the probability variation control is being performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is determined as "big hit" at a higher rate than when the probability variation control is not being performed in the normal state or the time saving state. It Therefore, when the probability variation control is performed in the probability variation state, the special figure display result is more likely to be "big hit" and is more likely to be the big hit game state than when the probability variation control is not performed in the normal state or the time saving state.

Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure display result determined in step S239 is "big hit" (step S240). When the special figure display result is determined to be "big hit" (step S240; YES), the big hit flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S241). Further, the jackpot type is determined to be one of a plurality of types (step S242). As an example, in the process of step S242, a jackpot type determination table prepared by storing it in a predetermined area of the ROM 101 in advance is selected and set as a use table for determining the jackpot type. In the jackpot type determination table, a numerical value to be compared with the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination is assigned to the determination result as to which of the plurality of jackpot types according to the fluctuation special map designation buffer value or the like. Just do it. The CPU 103 may determine the jackpot type by referring to the jackpot type determination table based on the numerical data indicating the random number value MR2 for jackpot type determination read from the random number buffer for variation.

FIG. 7B shows an example of determining the jackpot type by the process of step S242. In this example of determination, the special symbols that are variably displayed in the special figure game in which the start condition is satisfied are different in the determination ratio of the jackpot type depending on whether the special symbol is the first special figure or the second special figure. There is. Here, when the variation special figure designation buffer value is "1", the start condition of the special figure game by the first special symbol display device 4A is satisfied, and the variation special figure becomes the first special figure. On the other hand, when the fluctuation special figure designation buffer value is "2", the special special game display device 4B start condition of the special figure game is satisfied, and the fluctuation special figure becomes the second special figure. In the determination example shown in FIG. 7B, when the variation special map is the second special figure, the jackpot type is determined to be “big hit A” at a higher rate than when the variation special figure is the first special figure. To be done. In this way, the predetermined jackpot type may be determined at different rates according to the special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game.

Note that different jackpot types may be determined according to the special symbols variably displayed in the special figure game. As an example, when the fluctuation special chart is the first special chart, the big hit type is determined to be either “big hit A” or “big hit B”, while when the fluctuation special chart is the second special figure, the big hit type May be determined only as “big hit A”.

In this embodiment, when the big hit type is "big hit A", it is lower than the case where the big hit type is "big hit B" in the sixth round in which the number of round games executed in the big hit game state is "6". The upper limit time for opening the special winning opening becomes long, and the probability variation control condition for becoming the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is easily established. By determining the jackpot type at the determination rate as shown in FIG. 7B, when the variation special chart is the second special chart, the jackpot gaming state is higher at a higher rate than when it is the first special chart. The probability variation control condition for achieving the probability variation state after completion is likely to be satisfied. That is, when the special figure display result is "big hit" in the special figure game using the second special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening, the gaming ball will enter the first starting winning opening. The probability variation control condition is easier to be established than in the case where the special figure display result is "big hit" in the special figure game using the first special figure based on passing.

After executing the process of step S242, the big hit type is stored (step S243). In the process of step S243, the jackpot type may be stored by storing data indicating the determination result of the jackpot type in a jackpot type buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, for example.

When the special figure display result is not "big hit" but "miss" in step S240 (step S240; NO), after executing the process of step S243, it becomes a variable display house of special symbols in the special figure game. The fixed special symbol is set (step S244). As an example, when it is determined that the special symbol display result is not “big hit” in step S240, the special symbol previously determined as the lost symbol is determined as the confirmed special symbol. On the other hand, if the special figure display result is determined to be a "big hit" in step S240, any of the special symbols that are predetermined as a plurality of types of big hit symbols according to the determination result of the big hit type in step S242. It may be decided as a confirmed special symbol.

After executing the process of step S244, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "1" (step S245), the special symbol normal process is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "1" in step S245, the variation pattern setting process of step S111 shown in FIG. 5 is executed when the next timer interrupt occurs.

If the number of pending storage of the special figure game using the first special figure is "0" in step S235 (step S235; YES), after performing a predetermined demo display setting (step S246), the special symbol Normal processing ends. In this demonstration display setting, whether or not a production control command for designating a demonstration display by displaying a predetermined production image on the image display device 5, for example, has been transmitted from the main board 11 to the production control board 12. To judge. At this time, if it has been transmitted, the demo display setting is ended as it is. On the other hand, if it has not been sent, the setting for sending the customer waiting demo designation command is performed, and then the demo display setting ends.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S113 of FIG. 5 as the special symbol stop process. In the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a special symbol finalized display flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on (step S261). The special figure fixed display in-progress flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S265, which will be described later, in response to the fixed special symbol that is a variable display result in the special figure game being derived and displayed.

When the special figure finalized display flag is off in step S261 (step S261; NO), setting for deriving and displaying the finalized special symbol is performed (step S262). In addition, the command transmission setting at the time of symbol determination is performed (step S263). For example, the effect control command prepared in advance as the symbol determination command is set to be transmitted to the effect control board 12. Further, a predetermined constant time is set as the special figure confirmation display time (step S264). Then, the special symbol finalized display flag is set to the on state (step S265), and the special symbol stop processing is ended. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop processing is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

When the special figure finalization display flag is ON in step S261 (step S261; YES), it is determined whether the special figure finalization display time has elapsed (step S266). At this time, if the special symbol confirmation display time has not elapsed (step S266; NO), the special symbol stop process ends. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the special symbol stop processing is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the special figure fixed display time elapses.

If the special figure finalization display time has elapsed in step S266 (step S266; YES), after clearing the special figure finalization display flag to turn off (step S267), whether or not the big hit flag is on. It is determined (step S268). Then, when the big hit flag is on (step S268; YES), a predetermined fixed time is set as the big hit start effect waiting time (step S269). At this time, the command transmission setting at the start of the big hit is set (step S270). For example, settings are made for transmitting an effect control command prepared in advance as a big hit start designation command to the effect control board 12.

After executing the process of step S270, the jackpot start flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is set to the on state (step S271). Then, the setting for ending the time saving control or the probability variation control is performed (step S272). For example, as the process of step S272, a process of clearing the probability variation flag and the time saving flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 to turn them off, and the number of remaining special drawing games in which time saving control and high opening control are performed are counted. The processing for clearing the time saving number counter for clearing, the processing for clearing the probability variation counter for counting the remaining number of the special figure game in which the probability variation control is performed, etc. may be executed.

The hour/hour counter is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a game control counter setting unit, and the upper limit of the special figure game in which the hour/hour control or the high opening control is performed when the probability variation state or the hour/short state is reached after the jackpot gaming state ends. The initial count value corresponding to the number of times or the like may be set. The probability variation counter is provided, for example, in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 such as a game control counter setting unit, and when the probability variation state is reached after the jackpot gaming state, the initial count corresponding to the upper limit number of times etc. of the special figure game in which the probability variation control is performed. The value should be set.

After the process of step S272 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4" (step S273), and the special symbol stop process is ended. Since the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "4", the next time a timer interrupt occurs, the jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

When the big hit flag is off in step S268 (step S268; NO), it is determined whether or not the time saving control or the probability variation control should be ended (step S274). As an example, in the process of step S274, when the hour/hour count value stored in the hour/hour counter is other than “0”, the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated time saving count value matches a predetermined time saving end determination value. At this time, if it matches the time saving end determination value, the time saving control or the high opening control may be ended by clearing a predetermined time saving flag and turning it off. On the other hand, if it does not match the time saving end determination value, the state of the time saving flag is maintained, and the process of step S274 may be ended.

Further, in the process of step S274, when the probability variation count value stored in the probability variation counter is other than "0", the count value is updated by subtracting 1 or the like. Then, it is determined whether or not the updated probability variation count value matches the predetermined probability variation end determination value. At this time, if the probability variation end determination value matches, the probability variation control may be terminated by clearing a predetermined probability variation flag or the like. On the other hand, if the probability variation end determination value does not match, the state of the probability variation flag may be maintained, and the process of step S274 may be terminated.

After that, the setting for transmitting the game state designation command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S275). The gaming state designation command is a command that designates the current gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

After executing the processing of step S275, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "0" (step S275), and then the special symbol stop processing is ended. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "0", when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S114 of FIG. 5 as the big hit opening pre-process. In the big hit opening pre-processing shown in FIG. 9, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit start flag is on (step S291). The big hit start flag is set to the ON state by the process of step S271 shown in FIG. 8 in response to the start of the big hit game state.

When the big hit start flag is on in step S291 (step S291; YES), it is determined whether or not the big hit start effect waiting time has elapsed (step S292). At this time, if the big waiting start presentation waiting time has not elapsed (step S292; NO), the big hit opening preprocessing is ended. Here, since the special figure process flag is not updated, the big hit opening pre-process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs, and waits until the big hit start performance waiting time elapses.

When the big hit start production waiting time has elapsed in step S292 (step S292; YES), the big hit start flag is cleared and turned off (step S293), and then a round counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102. Then, "1" is set as the count initial value corresponding to the number of times the round game is executed (step S294).

When the big hit start flag is off in step S291 (step S291; NO), or after executing the process of step S294, the special winning opening to be opened in the round game is set to the special variable winning ball device 7A. Either the formed upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7B is determined (step S295). FIG. 10A shows an example of determination in the process of step S295. In this embodiment, when the round count value is one of "1" to "5" and "7" to "15", it is decided to execute a round game in which the upper special winning opening is opened. To be done. As a result, when the number of times of executing the round game is "1" to "5" or "7" to "15" other than the specific number of times, the round game with the upper special winning opening in the open state is executed, and the special variable winning is performed. The ball device 7A is in the first state, which is advantageous for the player. On the other hand, when the round count value is "6", it is determined to execute the round game in which the lower special winning opening is opened. Therefore, when the number of times of execution of the round game becomes "6" as the specific number, the round game with the lower special winning opening opened is executed, and the special variable winning ball device 7B is advantageous to the player. It becomes a state.

Along with determining the special winning opening to be opened by the processing of step S295, a detection effective switch for effectively detecting a game ball may be set. For example, when the round count value is one of "1" to "5" and "7" to "15", the game by the upper special winning opening switch 23A is performed in accordance with the upper special winning opening being opened. Enable sphere detection. On the other hand, when the round count value is "6", the lower special winning opening switch 23B is activated in accordance with the lower special winning opening being opened, and the game ball is also detected by the specific area switch 24. Just enable it.

Following the process of step S295, the big hit type stored data is read from, for example, the big hit type buffer or the like (step S296). Then, the special winning opening upper limit time is determined (step S297). The special winning opening upper limit time is an upper limit time in which the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is opened in each round game executed in the big hit game state. FIG. 10B shows an example of determination in the process of step S297. In this embodiment, when the big hit type is "big hit A", regardless of whether the round count value is "1" to "15", a fixed big winning opening upper limit time is 29.5. Seconds are set. On the other hand, when the type of big hit is "big hit B", depending on whether the round count value is "1" to "5", "7" to "15" or "6", the big prize is given. The upper limit time for mouth opening is different. In particular, when the round count value is "6", the special winning opening upper limit time is set to a relatively short time, and it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the lower special winning opening. Therefore, when the big hit type is "big hit A", there is a high possibility that the game ball passes through the lower special winning opening, and the probability variation control condition for becoming the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is easily established.

After executing the processing of step S297, opening start control for changing the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state is performed (step S298). At this time, the setting for transmitting the drive signal to one of the solenoids 82A and 82B is performed according to the open special winning opening determined in the process of step S295. As an example, when the special winning opening is opened, the setting for transmitting the drive signal to the solenoid 82A for the special winning opening door is performed. On the other hand, when the lower special winning opening is opened, the setting for transmitting the drive signal to the solenoid 82B for the lower special winning opening door is performed.

After that, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5" (step S299), and then the jackpot opening preprocessing is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "5" in step S299, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the jackpot opening process of step S115 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S115 of FIG. 5 as the big hit opening process. In the big hit opening process shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the special winning opening upper limit time has elapsed (step S311). At this time, if the special winning opening upper limit time has not elapsed (step S311; NO), the special winning opening switch that is effective for detecting a game ball among the upper special winning opening switch 23A and the lower special winning opening switch 23B It is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from is in the ON state (step S312). For example, when the round count value is one of "1" to "5" and "7" to "15", the detection of the game ball by the special winning opening switch 23A is valid, and thus the process of step S312. Then, it is determined whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the special winning opening switch 23A is turned on. On the other hand, when the round count value is "6", the detection of the game ball by the lower special winning opening switch 23B is valid, so in the process of step S312, the detection signal transmitted from the lower special winning opening switch 23B is detected. It is determined whether or not it is turned on.

When the special winning opening switch is turned on in step S312 (step S312; YES), the winning number count value is updated to be incremented by 1 (step S313). The winning number count value is a value stored in a winning number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102, and indicates the number of game balls detected by the special winning opening switch while one round game is executed. I wish I had it. After that, based on the fact that the game ball is detected by the special winning opening switch, the setting for paying out the game ball as the prize ball is made (step S314). Instead of paying out the prize balls directly, a score corresponding to the number of prize balls may be given.

Then, the setting for transmitting the special winning opening winning notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S315). The special winning opening winning notification command is that the game ball that has passed through the upper special winning opening formed by the special variable winning ball device 7A is detected by the upper special winning opening switch 23A, or the lower formed by the special variable winning ball device 7B. It is a command notifying that the game ball that has passed through the special winning opening has been detected by the lower special winning opening switch 23B.

When the special winning opening switch is off in step S312 (step S312; NO), after executing the process of step S315, it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on. The determination is made (step S316). At this time, if the probability variation confirmation flag is off (step S316; NO), it is determined whether the detection signal transmitted from the specific area switch 24 is on (step S317). When the specific area switch 24 is on (step S317; YES), the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state (step S318).

After that, the setting for transmitting the probability change confirmation notification command from the main board 11 to the effect control board 12 is performed (step S319). The probability variation confirmation notification command is a command for notifying that the probability variation control condition for becoming the probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state is satisfied.

When the probability variation confirmation flag is on in step S316 (step S316; YES), the specific area switch 24 is off in step S317 (step S317; NO), or after the processing of step S319 is executed. It is determined whether or not the winning number count value has reached a predetermined winning upper limit determination value (step S320). At this time, if the winning upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S320; NO), the jackpot opening process is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process process is not updated, the big hit opening process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

On the other hand, when the special winning opening upper limit time has elapsed in step S311 (step S311; YES), or when it is determined that the winning upper limit determination value has been reached in step S320 (step S320; YES), this time When it is determined that the round game is finished, the opening end control for returning the opened special winning opening to the closed state is performed (step S321). At this time, the setting for stopping the transmission of the drive signal to one of the solenoids 82A and 82B may be made according to the opened special winning opening.

Following the processing of step S321, the winning number counter is cleared to initialize the count value to "0" (step S322). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "6" (step S323), the big hit opening process is ended. When the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "6", the next big interrupt release process executes the big hit opening post-processing of step S116 shown in FIG.

In this embodiment, regardless of whether the big hit type is "big hit A" or "big hit B", the number of round games executed in the big hit game state is "1" to "5", "7" to " In the case of either "15", a round game in which the upper special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7A is opened is executed, and when the number of executions of the round game is "6", The round game in which the lower special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7B is opened is executed. On the other hand, depending on whether the big hit type is "big hit A" or "big hit B", the upper limit time for opening the lower special winning opening in the sixth round when the number of times of round game execution is "6" To be different. More specifically, when the big hit type is "big hit A", in the sixth round as well as in the first round to the fifth round and the seventh round to the fifteenth round, the special winning opening upper limit time It is set to 29.5 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is "big hit B", the maximum winning opening upper limit time in the sixth round is 0.2 shorter than the first round to the fifth round and the seventh round to the fifteenth round. Seconds are set. If the big hit type is "Big hit B", even if the game ball wins the special winning opening and passes through the specific area during the special winning opening upper limit time (0.2 seconds) in the sixth round, it will be invalid and the probability change state. It may not be controlled to.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of executing a round game in the big hit game state. FIG. 12 (A1) and (A2) shows an execution example of a round game based on the big hit type being determined to be "big hit A". 12(B1) and (B2) show an example of executing a round game based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be "big hit B". As shown in FIGS. 12(A1) and 12(B1), the first to fifth rounds and the seventh to seventh rounds in which the number of times the round game is executed are “1” to “5” and “7” to “15”. In the 15th round, a round game in which the upper special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7A is opened is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 12(A2) and 12(B2), in the sixth round in which the number of times the round game is executed is "6", the lower special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7B is opened. A round game is performed. The upper limit time for which the lower special winning opening is opened in this sixth round is determined as shown in FIG. 10B in the process of step S297 shown in FIG. In the case of "," the time is shorter than that in the case of "big hit A". Therefore, when the big hit type is "big hit B", it is difficult to enter the game ball into the lower special winning opening, and it is difficult to establish the probability variation control condition. In this way, when the number of times of execution of the round game becomes “6” which is the specific number of times, the ease of establishment of the probability variation control condition is changed according to the change mode of the lower special winning opening, and the round game of the specific number of times is performed. The interest of the player can be increased.

The jackpot type is determined by the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 6 at different rates according to the variation special map as shown in FIG. 7B. The special figure game using the first special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening. On the other hand, the special figure game using the second special figure is executed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening. The second start winning port, the movable wing piece of the normal variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state or expanded open state, the game ball easily passes, and when the closed state or the normal open state, the game ball passes. Impossible or difficult to pass. The ordinary variable winning ball device 6B is in the open state or the enlarged open state when the variable display result in the universal figure game is “universal figure hit”. When the time saving control with the high opening control is performed in the probability changing state or the time saving state, the game ball is easier to pass through the second starting winning opening than in the normal state where the time saving control is not performed, and the normal variable winning is performed. The ball device 6B is changed to the open state or the enlarged open state.

When the special map display result is "big hit" in the special figure game using the first special figure based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the first starting winning opening, in the normal state where the time saving control is not performed There are many. In this case, since the big hit type is determined to be "big hit B" at a predetermined ratio, it becomes difficult to satisfy the probability variation control condition. On the other hand, when the high opening control associated with the time saving control is being performed in the time saving state or the probability changing state, the special drawing game using the second special drawing based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the second starting winning opening is special. In many cases, the figure display result is a "big hit". In this case, the jackpot type is determined to be "jackpot A" at a predetermined rate higher than that of the special figure game using the first special figure, so that the probability variation control condition is easily established. Therefore, when the special figure display result is "big hit" in the normal state, it is possible to suppress the possibility of the probability change state after the big hit game state ends. However, even if the big hit type is "big hit B", in the round games of the first round to the fifth round and the seventh round to the fifteenth round, the upper limit time for opening the upper special winning opening is sufficiently long. Is set. As a result, the player is given the opportunity to win many prize balls, and the enjoyment of the game in which the variable display result is a "big hit" is enhanced.

When the special figure display result is "big hit" in the normal state, the number of consecutive rounds in the big hit game state is reduced to suppress the consecutive chan rate, and the big winning opening is given in each round game. By shortening the upper limit time to be in the open state, a big hit game state where the game ball does not easily enter the big winning opening is provided, and after the end of the big hit game state, the probability variation control is performed, while the time saving control with high opening control May not be done. In this case, the big hit game state in which the game ball is hard to enter the special winning opening frequently occurs, which may reduce the enjoyment of the game in which the variable display result is “big hit”. According to the embodiment of the present invention, when the special map display result is "big hit" in the normal state, while suppressing the continuous winning rate, the upper special winning opening is in an open state in which a game ball can easily enter. Since the game is executed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the enjoyment of the game in which the variable display result is "big hit".

FIG. 13A is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S116 of FIG. 5 as the post-big hit opening process. In the jackpot opening post-processing shown in FIG. 13A, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not a next round wait flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 102 is on (step S331). The next round wait flag is set to the ON state by the processing of step S334, which will be described later, corresponding to the wait until the next round game in the big hit game state is started.

When the next round waiting flag is off in step S331 (step S331; NO), it is determined whether the round count value has reached a predetermined round upper limit determination value (step S332). At this time, if the round upper limit determination value has not been reached (step S332; NO), a predetermined time is set as the next round waiting time (step S333). Then, the next round wait flag is set to the ON state (step S334), and the jackpot opening post-processing is ended. Here, since the value of the special figure process flag is not updated, the jackpot release post-process is executed again when the next timer interrupt occurs.

When it is determined in step S332 that the round upper limit determination value has been reached (step S332; YES), a big hit end time production waiting time is set (step S335). FIG. 13B shows an example of setting the big waiting time finish production waiting time by the process of step S335. In this embodiment, it corresponds to whether the big hit type is "big hit A" or "big hit B", and whether or not a game ball has entered the lower special winning opening which has been opened in the sixth round. Depending on the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, the execution time of the effect at the end of the big hit game state is set to be different.

As a specific example, in the big hit game state based on the fact that the big hit type is determined to be "big hit A", a game ball has entered the lower special winning opening that was opened in the sixth round, as shown in FIG. When the probability variation confirmation flag is set to the on state by the process of step S318, the big hit end time production waiting time is set to 7 seconds. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit A” and the probability variation confirmation flag is off, the big hit end production waiting time is set to a relatively long 10 seconds. When the big hit type is "big hit B" and the probability variation confirmation flag is off, the big hit end production waiting time is set to a relatively short 5 seconds.

After executing the processing of step S335, the round counter is cleared and the count value is initialized to "0" (step S336). In addition, the big hit flag is cleared and turned off (step S337). Then, the command transmission setting at the end of the big hit is set (step S338). For example, in the process of step S338, a command transmission table prepared in advance for transmitting a big hit end designation command indicating the end of the big hit game state may be set. The big hit end designation command may specify the big wait end time effect waiting time on the effect control board 12 side by setting EXT data or the like, for example. Further, the jackpot end designating command may be specified by setting EXT data or the like to determine whether or not the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed after the termination of the jackpot gaming state is in accordance with the state of the probability variation confirmation flag.

After the processing of step S338 is executed, the value of the special figure process flag is updated to "7" (step S339), and then the jackpot opening post-processing is ended. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "7", when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit ending process of step S117 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

If the next round waiting flag is on in step S331 (step S331; YES), it is determined whether the next round waiting time has elapsed (step S340). Then, if the waiting time for the next round has not elapsed (step 340; NO), the post-big hit processing is ended. At this time, since the special figure process flag is not updated, when the next timer interrupt occurs, the post-big hit opening process is executed again, and the process waits until the next round waiting time elapses.

When the next round waiting time has elapsed in step S340 (step S340; YES), the next round waiting flag is cleared and turned off (step S341). In addition, the round count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S342). Then, after updating the value of the special figure process flag to "4" (step S343), the post-big hit processing is ended. By updating the value of the special figure process flag to "4", when the next timer interrupt occurs, the jackpot opening preprocessing of step S114 shown in FIG. 5 is executed, and a new round game can be started. it can.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of the jackpot end process executed in step S117 of FIG. In the big hit ending process shown in FIG. 14, the CPU 103 first determines whether or not the big hit end time production waiting time has elapsed (step S361). At this time, if the effect waiting time at the end of the big hit has not elapsed (step S361; NO), the execution of the big hit end process is ended and the operation waits.

When the production waiting time at the end of the big hit has elapsed in step S361 (step S361; YES), the time saving control is started to set the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the time saving state (step S362). .. As an example, in the process of step S362, in addition to setting the time saving flag to the ON state, the count initial value corresponding to the upper limit number of times (time saving number) of the special figure game that can be executed in the time saving state is set to the time saving number counter. Set to. The upper limit number may be changed depending on whether or not the probability variation control is performed (whether the probability variation confirmation flag is on or off). Then, it is determined whether the probability variation confirmation flag is on (step S363).

When the probability variation confirmation flag is ON in step S363 (step S363; YES), the probability variation control is started to set the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the probability variation state (step S364). As an example, in the process of step S364, in addition to setting the probability variation flag to the ON state, the probability variation counter is set to the initial count value corresponding to the upper limit number of times (ST number) of special figure games that can be executed in the probability variation state. Set to. After that, the probability variation confirmation flag is cleared to be turned off (step S365).

When the probability variation confirmation flag is OFF in step S363 (step S363; NO) and after the processing of step S365 is executed, the special figure process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0". (Step S366), the big hit ending process ends. By the special figure process flag is initialized to "0", when the next timer interrupt occurs, the special symbol normal process of step S110 shown in FIG. 5 is executed.

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

In the effect control board 12, when the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board or the like, the effect control CPU 120 is activated to execute effect control main processing as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15. When the effect control main process shown in FIG. 15 is started, the effect control CPU 120 first executes a predetermined initialization process (step S71) to clear the RAM 122 and set various initial values, and to the effect control board 12. Set the installed CTC registers. Then, it is determined whether the timer interrupt flag is on (step S72). The timer interrupt flag is set to the ON state each time a predetermined period elapses based on, for example, the CTC register setting. At this time, if the timer interrupt flag is off (step S72; NO), the process of step S72 is repeatedly executed and stands by.

On the side of the effect control board 12, an interrupt for receiving the effect control command from the main board 11 is generated in addition to the timer interrupt that is generated each time a predetermined period has elapsed. This interrupt is, for example, an interrupt generated when the effect control INT signal from the main board 11 is turned on. When an interrupt occurs due to the effect control INT signal being turned on, the effect control CPU 120 automatically sets the interrupt disabled, but if a CPU that is not automatically disabled is used, the interrupt is disabled. It is desirable to issue an order. The effect control CPU 120 executes, for example, a predetermined command reception interrupt process in response to the interrupt caused by the effect control INT signal being turned on. In this command reception interrupt processing, among the input ports included in the I/O 125, a predetermined input port that receives the control signal transmitted from the main substrate 11 via the relay substrate 15 receives a control signal to be a production control command. Take in. The effect control command fetched at this time is stored in the effect control command receiving buffer provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, such as the effect control buffer setting unit. As an example, when the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte and the second byte are sequentially received and stored in the effect control command reception buffer. After that, the production control CPU 120 sets the interrupt permission, and then ends the command reception interrupt process.

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

After executing the command analysis process in step S74, an error notification process is executed (step S75). In the error notification processing of step S75, for example, regarding an act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening using a magnet, error notification or the like corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification designating command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed.

After performing the error notification process in step S75, the effect control process process is performed (step S76). In the effect control process process of step S76, for example, an operation of displaying an effect image in the display area of the image display device 5, a sound output operation from the speakers 8L and 8R, a lighting operation of a decorative light-emitting body such as the game effect lamp 9 and a decorative LED, With respect to the control content of the production operation using various production devices such as the drive operation in the production model, determination, determination, setting, etc. are performed according to the production control command transmitted from the main board 11.

Following the production control process of step S76, production random number updating processing is executed (step S77), and various random number values used for production control are provided by a random counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 such as the production control counter setting unit. The numerical data indicating the counted production random numbers is updated by software. Then, the process returns to step S72.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing executed in step S74 of FIG. 15 as command analysis processing. In the command analysis processing shown in FIG. 16, the effect control CPU 120 first confirms the stored contents of the effect control command reception buffer to confirm that the received command from the main board 11 transmitted via the relay board 15 is received. It is determined whether there is any (step S501). At this time, if there is no received command (step S501; NO), the command analysis process ends.

If there is a received command in step S501 (step S501; YES), it is determined whether the received command is a jackpot start designation command, for example, by checking the MODE data of the received command (step S502). ). Then, when the command is a big hit start designation command (step 502; YES), the continuous chan count count value is updated so as to be incremented by 1 (step S503), and then the process returns to step S501. The consecutive chan number count value is a stored value of the consecutive chan number counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and may be any value indicating the consecutive chan number. Here, the continuous change is a certain number of times that the variable display result becomes a "big hit" when it is in the probability changing state or the time saving state, and that it is controlled to the probability changing state or the time saving state even after the end of the big hit game state. Say that. In addition, with the number of consecutive chan, the variable display result becomes “big hit” when it is in the probability changing state or the time saving state, and it is continuously generated that it is controlled to the probability changing state or the time saving state even after the end of the big hit game state. Says the number of times.

When the received command is not the big hit start designation command in step S502 (step S502; NO), it is determined whether or not the received command is the special winning opening prize designation command (step S504). Then, when the command is a special winning opening prize designation command (step S504; YES), the prize ball number count value is updated to be added by 15 (step S505). The prize ball count value is a value stored in a prize ball counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122, and may be any value indicating the prize ball count. Here, the number of prize balls refers to the number of game balls paid out as prize balls during the current big hit.

After the processing of step S505 is executed, the cumulative award ball count value is updated to be added by 15 (step S506), and then the processing returns to step S501. The cumulative prize ball count value is a value stored in a cumulative prize ball counter provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122 and may be any value that indicates the cumulative prize ball count. Here, the cumulative number of prize balls refers to the number of game balls paid out as prize balls during the big hit in the consecutive chan.

If the received command is not the special winning opening winning designation command in step S504 (step S504; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a big hit end designation command (step S507). When it is a big hit end designation command (step S507; YES), the prize ball number counter is cleared to initialize the count value to "0" (step S508), and the process returns to step S501.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball enters the upper special winning opening, the upper special winning opening switch 23A detects the winning ball, and when the game ball enters the lower special winning opening, the lower large winning opening. A prize ball is detected by the mouth switch 23B, and 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls for each detection, and the prize ball number count value is increased by 15 and the current big hit game state is displayed. The count value is initialized to "0" in correspondence with the end, so that the number of game balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit is counted every time the big hit game state is controlled. To be done.

When the received command is not the jackpot end designation command in step S507 (step S507; NO), it is determined whether the received command is a game state designation command (step S509). Then, when it is the game state designation command (step S509; YES), it is determined whether or not the time saving control is ended based on the received game state designation command (step S510). Then, when the time saving control ends (step S510; YES), the count value is initialized to “0” by clearing the cumulative prize ball number counter (step S511).

As described above, in this embodiment, when the game ball enters the upper special winning opening during the continuous change, the upper special winning opening switch 23A detects the winning ball, and the game ball enters the lower large winning opening. At this time, a prize winning ball is detected by the lower special winning opening switch 23B, and 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls for each detection, and the cumulative prize ball number count value is increased by 15 and The count value is initialized to "0" in response to the end of the consecutive chan, and the number of game balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan is counted.

After the process of step S511 is executed, the consecutive chan count counter is cleared to initialize the count value to "0" (step S512), and the process returns to step S501.

As described above, in this embodiment, each time the jackpot game state is controlled, the consecutive chan count count value is incremented by 1, and the count value is "0" in response to the end of the time saving control. The number of consecutive chan is counted by being initialized to.

When the received command is not the game state designating command in step S509 (step S507; NO), the setting corresponding to other received commands is performed (step S513), and then the process returns to step S501.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the processing executed in step S75 of FIG. 15 as the error notification processing. In this error notification process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the error notification notification period based on, for example, a notification control pattern (step S141).

When it is not the error notification period in step S141 (step S141; NO), it is determined whether the magnetic abnormality notification designation command has been received (step S502). At this time, if the magnetic abnormality notification designation command has not been received (step S142; NO), the error notification processing ends.

When the magnetic abnormality notification designation command is received in step S142 (step S142; YES), the operation control for executing error notification in the uppermost layer is performed (step S143), and then the error notification processing ends. To do. Further, even in the error notification period in step S141 (step S141; YES), after performing operation control for executing error notification in the uppermost layer (step S143), the error notification process is performed. finish. For example, in the process of step S143, various commands are issued to execute error notification in a predetermined notification mode in accordance with notification control execution data read from a notification control pattern or the like prepared in advance for executing error notification. It may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, error notification is performed, for example, an error notification image as shown in FIG. 25A is displayed on the uppermost layer.

The error notification image shown in FIG. 25(A) corresponds to the fact that the magnet is used to illegally guide the game ball to the winning opening, and the message "Error occurred! Please call the staff." And a pictogram image AR1 showing a pictogram notifying that an error has occurred. The pictogram image AR1 may be displayed in a predetermined display mode corresponding to the error notification. The display time of the error notification image (error notification period) may be, for example, 30 seconds. The display time of the error notification image may be different depending on the type of error.

In the present embodiment, an error notification image, a probability change confirmation notification effect image for the probability change confirmation notification effect as a third notification for notifying that a game ball that has won a lower special winning opening has passed a specific region, and a specific period. As the first notification for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit as a first notification, and the award ball number notification effect image for the award notification of the number of award balls, and the continuous notification as a fourth notification for informing the number of consecutive chan. A continuous number-of-changs notification image for notifying the number of times of the chants, and another effect image such as a large-hit medium-song name notification image for notifying the name of the song being hit during the big hit as the fifth notification for notifying the name of the song being played during the big hit. They are placed on different layers. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26(A), an image is superimposed on each image data on the error notification image, the probability change confirmation notification effect image, the award ball number notification effect image, and the other effect images. The Z value used for drawing is set, and in the RAM 122 providing the work area of the effect control CPU 120, the error notification image, the probability change confirmation notification effect image, the award ball number notification effect image, and others. The Z value setting table for setting the Z value of the image data of the effect image is stored. In this Z value setting table, Z values used when drawing an image are registered in association with the items of each image data.

As shown in FIG. 26B, an image having a small Z value is drawn on the front side, and an image having a large Z value is drawn on the back side. That is, the image having the small Z value is drawn so as to overlap the image having the large Z value, and the image having the small Z value is preferentially displayed. That is, an image having a small Z value can be visually recognized as being on the front side by the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 26(A), the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to “1”, and the prize ball is set. The Z value of the number notification effect image is set to "2", and the Z value of the other effect images such as the consecutive number of times notification image and the big hit medium music name notification image is set to "3" and registered. In other words, when executing a big hit mid-stage effect process, which will be described later, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially displays the award ball number notification effect image rather than the consecutive chan number notification image or the big hit medium song name notification image, and the award ball number. The control is performed such that the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed with priority over the notification effect image, and the error notification image is displayed with priority over the probability change confirmation notification effect image.

In addition, the Z value is set to "2" not only for the notification image of the number of prize balls, but also for the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan as a special period. The cumulative prize ball number notification effect image for the cumulative prize number notification effect as the second notification is also set to Z value “2”. Further, not only the error notification image, the probability change confirmation notification effect image, the number of prize balls notification effect image, the accumulated prize number notification effect image, the number of consecutive chan number notification image and the big hit song name notification image, but also the background image as a background. Also has a Z value set therein, and these background images and the like are set to have a larger Z value than the consecutive chan number notification image and the big hit medium music name notification image.

Further, the priority of the probability change confirmation notification effect image may be subdivided. For example, when it is the first hit (that is, when the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is displayed for the first hit) and when it is the consecutive chan (that is, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is displayed for the second and subsequent chans. The Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image may be different depending on the case. Further, the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image may be changed according to the number of consecutive chan. It should be noted that the display mode (design, wording, etc.) of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image may be changed depending on whether it is a first hit or a continuous change (and how many continuous changes are made). The same applies to the four modified examples described later.

Further, the priority of the award ball number notification effect image may be subdivided. For example, the Z value of the award ball number notification effect image may be different depending on whether the number of award balls is “2000” and the number of award balls is “2400”. The display mode (color, wording, design, etc.) of the award ball number notification effect image may be changed depending on whether the number of award balls is “2000” or “2400”. The same applies to the four modified examples described later.

Further, the priority of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image may be subdivided. For example, the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image may be different when the cumulative award ball number is “5000” and when the award ball number is “10000”. Note that the display mode (color, wording, design, etc.) of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image may be different depending on whether the number of award balls is “5000” or “10000”. The same applies to the four modified examples described later.

Further, the priority of the consecutive chan count notification image may be subdivided. For example, the Z value of the consecutive chan count notification image may be changed according to the number of consecutive chan count notification images. It should be noted that the display mode (color, wording, design, etc.) of the consecutive-chang count notification image may be changed depending on the number of consecutive chunks. The same applies to the four modified examples described later.

Further, the priority of the music name notification image during the big hit may be subdivided. For example, the Z value of the big hit medium song name notification image may be changed according to the song (the type of the song, the number of times the song is played today, etc.). It should be noted that the display mode (color, wording, design, etc.) of the big hit medium music name notification image may be changed according to the music. The same applies to the four modified examples described later.

Drawing 18 is a flow chart which shows an example of production control process processing. In the effect control process process shown in FIG. 18, the effect control CPU 120 selects one of the following processes of steps S170 to S176 according to the value of the effect process flag provided in a predetermined area of the RAM 122. Run.

The variable display start waiting process in step S170 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "0". This variable display start waiting process displays the variable display of the decorative pattern on the screen of the image display device 5 based on whether the first variation start command or the second variation start command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes processing for determining whether or not to start. The first variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the first special figure by the first special symbol display device 4A is started. The second variation start command is an effect control command for notifying that the special figure game using the second special figure by the second special symbol display device 4B is started. When either the first fluctuation start command or the second fluctuation start command is received, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "1".

The variable display start setting process in step S171 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "1". This variable display start setting process corresponds to the start of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, on the screen of the image display device 5. In order to perform variable display of decorative designs and various other production operations, it includes a process for determining fixed decorative designs and various production control patterns according to the variation patterns of special designs and the types of display results. .. When the variable display start setting process is executed, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "2".

The variable display effect process in step S172 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "2". In the production processing during the variable display, the production control CPU 120 reads out various control data from the production control pattern corresponding to the timer value in the production control process timer provided in the predetermined area of the RAM 122, and displays the decorative pattern in a variable manner. The process for performing various production control in the inside is included. Further, in the variable display during presentation process, in response to receiving the symbol fixing command transmitted from the main board 11, etc., the fixed decorative symbol as the final stop symbol which is the variable display result of the decorative symbol is completely stopped and displayed. It includes a process that causes it. Incidentally, in response to the end code being read from the predetermined effect control pattern, the fixed decorative design may be completely stopped and displayed. In this case, when the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern designated by the variation pattern designation command has elapsed, the production control board 12 can autonomously operate even if the production control command from the main board 11 is not used. The variable display result can be confirmed by deriving and displaying the fixed decorative pattern. After performing such effect control, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "3".

The variable display stop process of step S173 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "3". In the variable display stop process, the jackpot game state is started based on the variable display result notified by the variable display result notification command and the determination result of whether or not the jackpot start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. It includes a process for determining whether or not to perform. And, when the big hit game state is started corresponding to the variable display result "big hit", the value of the effect process flag is updated to "4", while the special figure display result corresponds to "miss". If the jackpot gaming state is not started, the effect process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

The big hit display process of step S174 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "4". The big hit display process includes a process for executing a big hit notification effect for notifying the start of the big hit game state based on the fact that the big hit start designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received. Then, when the execution of the big hit notification effect ends, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "5".

The big hit midtime production process of step S175 is a process executed when the value of the production process flag is "5". In the big hit mid-hit effect process, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern or the like corresponding to the effect content in the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L, 8R by outputting a command to the voice control board 13, turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14 , Various performance control in the big hit game state is executed. In the big hit mid-game production process, the value of the production process flag is updated to "6" in response to, for example, the fact that the big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is received.

The big hit end effect process of step S176 is a process executed when the value of the effect process flag is "6". In the big hit end effect processing, the effect control CPU 120 sets an effect control pattern corresponding to, for example, the end of the big hit game state, and displays an effect image based on the setting content on the screen of the image display device 5. , Outputting voices and sound effects from the speakers 8L, 8R by outputting a command to the voice control board 13, turning on/off/blinking the game effect lamp 9 and the decorative LED by outputting a command to the lamp control board 14 , Various performance control at the end of the big hit game state is executed. After that, the production process flag is cleared and its value is initialized to "0".

FIG. 19(A) is a flowchart showing an example of the big hit mid-stage effect process executed in step S175 of FIG. In the big hit mid effect processing shown in FIG. 19(A), the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not a big hit end designation command has been received (step S181). At this time, if the big hit end designation command is not received (step S181; NO), the number of times of execution of the round game in the big hit game state is "1" to "4", and the first round to the fourth round are being executed. Is determined (step S182).

When it is determined in step S182 that the first round to the fourth round are being executed (step S182; YES), the effect operation that is a big hit middle promotion effect is controlled (step S183). Thus, in this embodiment, during the execution of the first round to the fourth round in the big hit game state, the big hit middle promotion effect as the sixth notification, which is the notification effect of whether or not to control to the probability changing state. Executed.

In the big hit medium promotion production, even if the fixed decorative pattern is a non-probable variation big hit combination, there is no promotion that is a big success medium promotion success production that notifies that there is a promotion that the game state becomes a probable state. There is a promotion failure production during the big hit to inform. For example, in the big hit mid-elevation production, the decorative design is variably displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 and either the non-probability variation design or the probability variation design is stopped and displayed as the production display result, or the decoration design is variably displayed. By displaying different effect images, it is sufficient to notify the player of the presence or absence of promotion in a probable state so that the player can recognize.

When it is determined in step S182 that the first round to the fourth round are not being executed (step S182; NO), after executing the process of step S183, the game ball winning the lower prize hole is specified. The effect operation control for executing the probability variation confirmation notification effect for notifying that the area has been passed is performed (step S184).

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S184 of FIG. 19A as the probability variation confirmation notification effect operation control process. In the probability variation confirmation notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is the probability variation confirmation notification effect production period, for example, based on the effect control pattern (step S161).

When it is not in the probability variation confirmation notification effect period in step S161 (step S161; NO), it is determined whether the probability variation confirmation notification command is received (step S162). At this time, when the probability variation confirmation notification command is not received (step S162; NO), the probability variation determination notification effect operation control process is ended.

If the probability variation confirmation notification command is received in step S162 (step S162; YES), or if the probability variation confirmation notification effect period is in step S161 (step S161; YES), error notification is being performed. It is determined whether or not (step S163). At this time, if the error notification is not being executed (step S163; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the probability variation confirmation notification effect on the uppermost layer (step S164), the probability variation confirmation notification effect operation. The control process ends. For example, in the process of step S164, in order to execute the probability change confirmation notification effect in a predetermined effect mode in accordance with the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern or the like prepared in advance for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect. Various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, the probability variation confirmation notification effect of displaying the probability variation confirmation notification effect image as shown in FIG. 25B on the uppermost layer is executed.

The probability variation confirmation notification effect image shown in FIG. 25(B) includes a character image MM2 for notifying a message “probability change!” in response to a game ball winning the lower prize hole having passed a specific area. I'm out. The display time of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image (the execution period of the probability variation confirmation notification effect) may be, for example, 20 seconds.

If the error notification is being executed in step S163 (step S163; YES), after performing the operation control for executing the probability variation confirmation notification effect in the layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. (Step S165), the probability variation confirmation notification effect operation control process is ended. For example, in the process of step S165, similarly to the process of step S164, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to “1” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 displays the probability variation confirmation notification effect image in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification image is displayed, and performs a control for executing the error notification with priority over the probability variation determination notification effect. To do.

In step S184 of FIG. 19(A), after executing the probability variation confirmation notification effect operation control process as described above, a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit is executed. The effect operation control for performing is performed (step S185).

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S185 of FIG. 19A as the prize ball number notification effect operation control process. In the prize ball number notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not it is in the prize ball number notification effect period, for example, based on the effect control pattern (step S211).

When it is not the prize ball number notification production period in step S211 (step S211; NO), the prize ball number notification for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached “2000” It is determined whether or not the effect has been executed (step S212). In the process of step S212, for example, a 2000-arrival flag that is set to an on state when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit reaches "2000" is provided, The determination may be made based on whether or not the 2000 arrival flag is on.

If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in step S212 has reached "2000" (step S213; NO), the RAM 122 The prize ball number count value stored in the predetermined area is read and it is determined whether the read value is "2000" or more (step S213). At this time, when the prize ball number count value is not equal to or more than "2000" (step S213; NO), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

When the number of prize balls notification production for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball in step S212 has reached “2000” (step S212; YES), the big hit It is determined whether or not the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as the prize balls has reached "2400" has been executed (step S214). In the processing of step S214, for example, a 2400 arrival flag that is set to the ON state when the fact that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize during the big hit has reached “2400” is provided, The determination may be made based on whether the 2400 arrival flag is in the on state.

If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball in the big hit in step S214 has reached "2400" (step S214; YES), the prize The ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

If the prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in step S214 has reached “2400” has not been executed (step S214; NO), the RAM 122 The prize ball number count value stored in the predetermined area is read and it is determined whether the read value is "2400" or more (step S215). At this time, when the prize ball number count value is not equal to or greater than "2400" (step S215; NO), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

When the prize ball count value is "2000" or more in step S213 (step S213; YES), when the prize ball count value is "2400" or more in step S215 (step S215; YES), When it is in the prize ball number notification effect period in step S211 (step S211; YES), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S216).

If the probability variation confirmation notification effect is not being executed in step S216 (step S216; NO), it is determined whether or not error notification is being executed (step S217). At this time, if the error notification is not being executed (step S217; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer (step S218), the prize ball number notification is performed. The production operation control process is ended. For example, in the process of step S218, the number of prize balls notification effect that notifies that the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit has reached "2000" or that "2400" has been notified Various commands are created in order to execute the prize ball number notification effect in a predetermined effect mode in accordance with effect control execution data read from an effect control pattern or the like prepared in advance for executing the prize ball number notification effect. Then, it may be transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Thereby, the prize sphere number notification effect of displaying the prize sphere number notification effect image as shown in FIG. 25C on the uppermost layer is executed.

The prize sphere number notification effect image shown in FIG. 25(C) notifies the message "2000 GET" in response to the number of prize spheres paid out as prize spheres during the big hit reaching "2000". It includes a character image MM3 and a character image CA1 in a mode in which the message "2000GET" is issued as a dialogue. Note that the display time of the award ball number notification effect image (the execution period of the accumulated award ball number notification effect) may be, for example, 10 seconds.

When the error notification is being executed in step S217 (step S217; YES), the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed in the layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. After that (step S219), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. In the process of step S219, similarly to the process of step S218, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0” and the Z value of the prize ball notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially executes the error notification rather than the prize ball number notification effect, such as displaying the prize ball number notification effect image in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification image is displayed. Take control.

If the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S216 (step S216; YES), an operation for executing the prize ball number notification effect in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed. After performing the control (step S220), the prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. In the process of step S220, similarly to the processes of steps S218 and S219, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to “1” and the Z value of the prize ball number notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. . As a result, the effect control CPU 120 prioritizes the probability variation confirmation notification effect such as displaying the prize ball number notification effect image in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Control is performed.

Note that, in FIG. 21, the award ball number notification effect operation control process is ended when the process of step S220 is performed, but the process of step S217 may be executed subsequent to the process of step S220. That is, in one execution of the prize ball number notification effect operation control process (step S185), the operation control in a plurality of layers may be collectively performed. The same applies to other similar operation control processing (for example, cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control processing (step S186) in FIG. 22).

In step S185 of FIG. 19(A), after performing such a prize ball number notification effect operation control process, the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan is notified. The effect operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed (step S186).

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S186 of FIG. 19A as the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process. In the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the jackpot mid-promotion effect has been completed (step S391). In the process of step S391, for example, a big hit middle promotion effect flag that is turned on during execution of the big hit middle promotion effect is provided, and determination may be made based on whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect flag is on. .

If the promotion performance during the big hit is not completed in step S391 (step S391; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. As described above, in this embodiment, the cumulative award ball number notification effect is not executed until the big hit mid-promotion effect is completed. This is an important effect that the player should pay attention to, whether or not the big hit mid-level promotion effect executed in the first round to the fourth round in this embodiment is a promotion in which the game state becomes a probable change state. However, by the time the jackpot is promoted, the cumulative prize number notification production that improves the effect is performed on the premise that the continuous chan continues until the continuous chan continues. This is so as not to reduce the degree of attention to the big hit middle promotion effect that also informs whether or not.

In step S391, when the big hit promotion production is finished (step S391; YES), it is determined based on, for example, the production control pattern whether or not it is the cumulative award number notification production period (step S392). ).

If it is not the cumulative prize ball number notification production period in step S392 (step S392; NO), it is determined that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached "5000". It is determined whether or not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect to be notified has been executed (step S393). In the process of step S393, for example, a 5000-arrival flag that is set to an ON state when it is notified that the cumulative number of award balls paid out as award balls during a big hit in consecutive chan has reached "5000" is set. It may be provided and the determination may be made based on whether or not the 5000 arrival flag is in the ON state.

If the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached "5000" in step S393 has not been executed (step S393) (S393; NO), the cumulative prize ball number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is read, and it is determined whether the read value is “5000” or more (step S394). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball number count value is not "5000" or more (step S394; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

If the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan in step S393 has reached “5000” has been executed (step S393). (S393; YES), it is determined whether or not the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached “10000” has been executed. (Step S395). In the process of step S395, for example, when the notification that the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached “10000”, the 10000 flag is set to the ON state. It may be provided, and the determination may be made based on whether or not the 10,000 arrival flag is in the on state.

In the case where the cumulative award ball number notification effect for informing that the cumulative award ball number paid out as the award ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached "10000" in step S395 has been executed (step S395) S395; YES), and the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

In step S395, if the cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached “10000” has not been executed (step S395). (S395; NO), the cumulative prize ball number count value stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 122 is read, and it is determined whether the read value is "10000" or more (step S396). At this time, if the cumulative prize ball number count value is not equal to or more than "10000" (step S396; NO), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended.

If the cumulative prize ball count value is "5000" or more in step S394 (step S394; YES), or if the cumulative prize ball count value is "10000" or more in step S396 (step S396; YES). ), if it is the cumulative award ball number notification effect period in step S392 (step S392; YES), it is determined whether or not the award ball number notification effect is being executed (step S397).

When the award ball number notification effect is being executed in step S397 (step S397; YES), the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. As described above, in this embodiment, when the prize ball number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed. This is because the award ball number notification effect and the cumulative award ball number notification effect are similar to each other, and if they are executed at the same time, the attention to any of the effects may be reduced. Therefore, in this embodiment, the prize sphere number notification effect is preferentially executed over the cumulative prize ball number notification effect.

When the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed in step S397 (step S397; NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S398). At this time, if the probability variation confirmation notification effect is not being executed (step S398; NO), it is determined whether or not the error notification is being executed (step S399).

When the error notification is not being executed in step S399 (step S399; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the cumulative prize ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer (step S400), the cumulative prize is calculated. The ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. For example, in the process of step S400, a cumulative prize ball number notification effect for notifying that the cumulative prize ball number paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan has reached “5000”, or “10000” According to the effect control execution data read from the effect control pattern or the like prepared in advance to execute the cumulative award number notification effect for notifying that the player has reached In order to do so, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, for example, a cumulative award ball number notification effect of displaying an accumulated award ball number notification effect image as shown in FIG. 25D on the uppermost layer is executed.

The accumulated award ball number notification effect image shown in FIG. 25(D) corresponds to the fact that the accumulated award number paid out as award balls during the big hit in the consecutive chan reaches "5000" and "5000OVER". A character image MM4 for notifying a message "!" and a character image CA2 in a mode in which the message "5000OVER!" is used as a dialogue are included. The display time of the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect image (the execution period of the accumulated prize sphere number notification effect) may be, for example, 10 seconds.

When the error notification is being executed in step S399 (step S399; YES), the operation control for executing the cumulative award ball number notification effect is performed in the layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. After that (step S401), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process is ended. In the process of step S401, similarly to the process of step S400, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image is set to “2” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially issues the error notification rather than the cumulative award ball number notification effect, such as displaying the cumulative award ball number notification effect image in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification image is displayed. Perform control to execute.

If the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S398 (step S398; YES), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed. After performing the motion control (step S402), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect motion control process is ended. In the process of step S402, similarly to the processes of steps S400 and S401, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. In addition, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to "1", and the Z value of the cumulative prize ball notification effect image is set to "2" and registered. There is. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 causes the cumulative award ball number notification effect image to be displayed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Control is performed with priority.

In step S186 of FIG. 19A, after performing such cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control processing, operation control for executing the number of consecutive churns notification for notifying the number of consecutive churns is performed (step S186). S187).

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of the process executed in step S187 of FIG. 19A as the consecutive chan number notification operation control process. In the consecutive churn number notification operation control process, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the cumulative award ball number notification effect is being executed (step S461). At this time, if the cumulative prize number notification effect is not being executed (step S461; NO), it is determined whether or not the prize number notification effect is being executed (step S462).

When the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed in step S462 (step S462; NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S463). At this time, if the probability variation confirmation notification effect is not being executed (step S463; NO), it is determined whether or not the error notification is being executed (step S464).

If the error notification is not being executed in step S464 (step S464; NO), after performing operation control for executing the continuous chan count notification in the uppermost layer (step S465), the continuous chan count notification is performed. The operation control process ends. For example, in the process of step S465, the number of consecutive chans in a predetermined notification mode is determined according to the notification control execution data read from the notification control pattern or the like prepared in advance for executing the number of consecutive chans for notifying the number of consecutive chans. In order to execute the notification, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, for example, a continuous chan number notification image is displayed on the uppermost layer such as a continuous chan number notification image shown in FIG. 25(E).

The number-of-consecutive-chans notification shown in FIG. 25(E) includes a character image MM5 for notifying a message of “big hit×N (N is the number of consecutive-chans)” corresponding to the number of consecutive chans. The notification (display) time of the number of consecutive chan may be 5 seconds, for example.

If the error notification is being executed in step S464 (step S464; YES), after performing the operation control for executing the continuous chan number notification in the layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. (Step S466), the consecutive chan count notification operation control process ends. In the process of step S466, similarly to the process of step S465, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the consecutive chan count notification image is set to “3” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 performs control such that the error notification image is displayed preferentially on the layer lower than the layer on which the error notification image is displayed, such that the error notification is prioritized to the error notification. To do.

When the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S463 (step S463; YES), the operation control for executing the continuous change count notification in the layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed. After performing (step S467), the consecutive chan number notification operation control process is ended. In the process of step S467, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, etc., similarly to the processing of steps S465 and S466. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to “1” and the Z value of the consecutive chan number notification image is set to “3” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially displays the probability change confirmation notification effect rather than the continuous change count notification, such as displaying the consecutive change count notification image in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed. Perform control to execute.

When the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S462 (step S462; YES), the number of consecutive chans is notified in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed. After performing the operation control (step S468), the continuous chan number notification operation control process is ended. In the process of step S468, similarly to the processes of steps S465, S466, and S467, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the prize ball number notification effect image is set to “2”, and the Z value of the consecutive chan number notification image is set to “3” and registered. . As a result, the effect control CPU 120 gives priority to the number-of-prize-balls notification effect over the number-of-consecutive-channels notification, such as displaying the consecutive chan number notification image on a layer lower than the layer on which the award sphere number notification effect image is displayed. Control is performed.

When the cumulative award ball number notification effect is being executed in step S461 (step S461; YES), the continuous chan count notification is executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the cumulative award ball number notification effect is executed. After performing the operation control for (step S469), the continuous chan number notification operation control process is ended. In the process of step S469, similarly to the processes of steps S465, S466, S467, and S468, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image is set to "2", and the Z value of the consecutive chan count notification image is set to "3" and registered. There is. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 displays the cumulative number of winning balls notification image in a layer lower than the layer in which the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image is displayed, such as displaying the cumulative prize ball number notification image. Control is performed with priority.

In step S187 of FIG. 19(A), after performing such a continuous chan number notification operation control process, an operation for executing the big hit medium music name notification that notifies the music name being played during the big hit The control is performed (step S188), and the big hit medium effect process is ended.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing an example of a process executed in step S188 of FIG. 19A as the big hit song name notification operation control process. In this big hit song name notification operation control processing, the effect control CPU 120 first determines whether or not the cumulative award ball number notification effect is being executed (step S471). At this time, if the cumulative prize number notification effect is not being executed (step S471; NO), it is determined whether or not the prize number notification effect is being executed (step S472).

When the prize ball number notification effect is not being executed in step S472 (step S472; NO), it is determined whether or not the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed (step S473). At this time, when the probability variation confirmation notification effect is not being executed (step S473; NO), it is determined whether or not the error notification is being executed (step S474).

When the error notification is not being executed in step S474 (step S474; NO), after performing the operation control for executing the big hit middle tune name notification in the highest layer (step S475), the big hit middle tune The name notification operation control processing ends. For example, in the processing of step S475, a predetermined control is performed according to the notification control execution data read from a notification control pattern or the like prepared in advance for executing the notification of the name of the music being played during the big hit. In order to carry out the big hit song name notification according to the notification mode, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. As a result, the big hit medium music title notification is performed, for example, by displaying the big hit middle music title notification image on the highest layer.

The song name notification during jackpot shown in FIG. 25(F) includes a character image MM6 for notifying a message "MUSIC: xxxxxxxxx (xxxxxxxxx is a song name)" corresponding to the song name being played during the jackpot. I'm out. Note that the notification (display) time of the music name (the execution time of the notification of the music name during the big hit) may be, for example, 30 seconds.

When the error notification is being executed in step S474 (step S474; YES), the operation control for executing the big hit medium music name notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification is executed. After that (step S476), the song name notification operation control process during the big hit ends. In the process of step S476, similarly to the process of step S475, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the error notification image is set to “0”, and the Z value of the big hit medium song name notification image is set to “3” and registered. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 preferentially executes the error notification over the big hit medium music name notification such as displaying the big hit medium music name notification image in a layer lower than the layer in which the error notification image is displayed. Take control.

If the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S473 (step S473; YES), an operation for executing the big hit medium song name notification in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed. After performing the control (step S477), the big hit medium music title notification operation control process is ended. In the process of step S477, similarly to the processes of steps S475 and S476, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to “1” and the Z value of the big hit medium music name notification image is set to “3” and registered. . As a result, the effect control CPU 120 prioritizes the probability variation confirmation notification effect over the big hit medium song name notification, such as displaying the big hit medium music name notification image in a layer lower than the layer on which the probability variation finalization notification effect image is displayed. Control is performed.

When the prize sphere number notification effect is being executed in step S472 (step S472; YES), in order to execute the big hit medium song name notification in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize sphere number notification effect is executed. After performing the operation control of step S478 (step S478), the big hit medium music name notification operation control process is ended. In the process of step S478, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the voice control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like, as in steps S475, S476, and S477. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the award ball number notification effect image is set to “2”, and the Z value of the big hit medium song name notification image is set to “3” and registered. There is. As a result, the effect control CPU 120 causes the big hit medium song name notification image to be displayed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed, such as the big hit medium song name notification effect. Control is performed with priority.

When the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect is being executed in step S471 (step S471; YES), the big hit medium song name notification is executed in a layer lower than the layer in which the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect is executed. After performing the operation control for performing (step S479), the big hit medium music title notification operation control process is ended. In the process of step S479, various commands may be created and transmitted to the display control unit 123, the sound control board 13, the lamp control board 14, and the like, as in steps S475, S476, S477, and S478. Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the Z value of the cumulative award ball number notification effect image is set to “2”, and the Z value of the big hit medium song name notification image is set to “3” and registered. ing. Thereby, the CPU 120 for effect control displays the number-of-long-winning song name notification image on a layer lower than the layer on which the cumulative number-of-winnings number notification effect image is displayed. Control for preferentially executing the notification effect is performed.

When the big hit end designation command is received in step S181 shown in FIG. 19A (S181; YES), the big hit end notification effect time is set (step S189). In the process of step S189, for example, one of a plurality of types of big hit end notification effect times is selected and set in correspondence with the big hit end time effect waiting time specified by the big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11. do it. More specifically, the same time as the big hit end time effect waiting time designated by the big hit end designation command may be set as the big hit end notification effect time. As a result, similar to the big hit end time effect waiting time shown in FIG. 13B, for example, the big hit end notification effect time is set according to the big hit type and the state of the probability variation confirmation flag.

Following the process of step S189, a big hit end notification effect control pattern is set (step S190). In the process of step S190, for example, the control content of whether or not the probability change state specified by the big hit end designation command transmitted from the main board 11 is set, the big hit end notification effect time set in the process of step S189, and the like are dealt with. Then, from a plurality of types of jackpot end notification effect control patterns prepared in advance, a pattern to be used may be selected and set.

FIG. 19B shows an example of setting the big hit end notification effect control pattern by the process of step S190. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of jackpot end notification effect control patterns DPA1, DPA2, DPB1, DPB2 are prepared in advance. Then, based on the contents specified by the big hit end specifying command transmitted from the main board 11, one of the big hit end notification effect control patterns is selected and set as the usage pattern. Accordingly, different jackpot end notification effect control patterns can be set depending on whether the jackpot type is "big hit A" or "big hit B", and whether or not there is probability variation control depending on whether the probability variation control condition is satisfied. it can.

As a concrete example, in the big hit game state based on the big hit type being decided as "big hit A", the probability variation control is performed without the game ball entering the lower special winning opening that was opened in the sixth round. If not, the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPA1 is selected. On the other hand, when the big hit type is “big hit A” and the probability variation control is performed, the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPA2 is selected. If the big hit type is "big hit B" and the probability variation control is not performed, the big hit end notification effect control pattern DPB1 is selected.

After executing the process of step S190, the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6" (step S191), and then the big hit mid-effect process is ended. Since the value of the effect process flag is updated to "6", when the next timer interrupt occurs, the big hit ending effect process of step S176 shown in FIG. 18 is executed.

FIG. 27 is an operation for displaying a notification image in the display area of the image display device 5 when the execution periods of the award ball number notification effect, the cumulative award ball number notification effect, the consecutive chan count notification, and the big hit song name notification are overlapped. An example is shown. For example, when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit reaches “2000”, whether or not it is an execution period of notification of the number of consecutive chan, notification of song name during big hit, and cumulative prize ball number notification effect. Regardless of this, in the process of step S218 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 21, as shown in FIG. 27A, the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect in the uppermost layer. Is done.

On the other hand, when the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the continuous chan reaches “5000”, the processes after step S397 in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 22 are executed. To be done. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the award ball number notification effect is performed, in the step S397 shown in FIG. 22, the reason is that the award ball number notification effect is being executed. As shown in FIG. 27(A), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed.

In addition, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the process of step S468 in the continuous chan number notification operation control process of FIG. 23, the process of FIG. As shown in, the operation control for executing the continuous churn number notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, the processing in step S478 in the big hit medium song name notification operation control processing of FIG. ), the operation control for executing the big hit medium music name notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

In this way, when the execution periods of the award ball number notification effect, the cumulative award ball number notification effect, the consecutive chan count notification, and the big hit song name notification overlap, as shown in FIG. While the prize ball number notification effect is executed in the layer, the consecutive chan count notification and the big hit song name notification are executed in the lower layer, while the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is not executed.

FIG. 28 is an operation example in which a notification image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the execution periods of the probability change confirmation notification effect, the number of prize balls notification effect, the consecutive chan count notification, and the big hit song name notification overlap. Showing. For example, when the game ball that has won the lower special winning opening passes through the specific area, regardless of whether or not it is the execution period of the prize ball number notification effect, the number of consecutive chan numbers notification, and the big hit medium song name notification, In the process of step S164 in the probability variation confirmation notification effect operation control process, as shown in FIG. 28A, operation control for executing the probability variation confirmation notification effect in the uppermost layer is performed.

On the other hand, when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit reaches “2000”, the processes from step S216 onward in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 21 are executed. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the probability variation confirmation notification effect is performed, the probability variation determination notification effect is executed in the process of step S220, as shown in FIG. The operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed in a layer lower than the layer.

Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the processing of step S468 in the continuous chan number notification operation control processing of FIG. 23, FIG. As shown in, the operation control for executing the continuous churn number notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the processing of step S478 in the big hit medium song name notification operation control processing of FIG. ), the operation control for executing the big hit medium music name notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

In this way, when the execution periods of the probability change confirmation notification effect, the number of prize balls notification effect, the continuous chan number notification, and the big hit song name notification overlap, as shown in FIG. The probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed, the award ball number notification effect is executed in a layer lower than that, and the consecutive chan count notification and the big hit song name notification are executed in a layer lower than that.

FIG. 29 shows an operation example in which a notification image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the execution periods of the error notification, the number of prize balls notification production, the number of consecutive chanting notifications, and the big hit song name notification overlap. There is. For example, when an action such as illegally guiding a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet is detected, whether or not it is the execution period of the prize ball number notification effect, the number of consecutive chan numbers notification, and the big hit song name notification. Instead, in the process of step S143 of FIG. 17, as shown in FIG. 29A, operation control for executing error notification in the uppermost layer is performed.

On the other hand, when the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit reaches “2000”, the processes from step S216 onward in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. 21 are executed. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the error notification is performed, in the process of step S219, as shown in FIG. The operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed in the layer.

Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, in the processing of step S468 in the continuous chan number notification operation control processing of FIG. 23, FIG. As shown in, the operation control for executing the continuous chanting number notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize sphere number notification effect is executed.

Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed, the processing in step S478 in the big hit medium music name notification operation control processing of FIG. ), the operation control for executing the big hit medium music name notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed.

In this way, when the execution periods of the error notification, the number of prize balls notification production, the number of consecutive chanting notifications, and the big hit medium song name notification overlap, as shown in FIG. Is performed, the prize ball number notification effect is executed in a layer lower than that, and the number of consecutive chans and the song name during big hit are notified in a layer lower than that.

FIG. 30 shows an operation example in which a notification image is displayed in the display area of the image display device 5 when the execution periods of the error notification, the probability change confirmation notification effect, the continuous chan number notification, and the big hit song name notification overlap. . For example, when an action such as illegally guiding a game ball to a winning opening using a magnet is detected, regardless of whether it is the execution period of the probability change confirmation notification effect, the number of consecutive chan numbers notification, or the big hit song name notification. In the processing of step S143 of FIG. 17, as shown in FIG. 29A, operation control for executing error notification in the uppermost layer is performed.

On the other hand, when the game ball that has won the lower special winning opening passes through the specific area, the processing from step S163 onward in the probability variation confirmation notification effect operation control processing of FIG. 20 is executed. In the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the error notification is performed, in the process of step S165, as shown in FIG. The operation control for executing the probability change confirmation notification effect is performed in the layer.

Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the probability variation confirmation notification effect is performed, the processing of step S467 in the continuous chan number notification operation control processing of FIG. 23 is performed as shown in FIG. As shown, the operation control for executing the continuous chan number notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed.

Further, in the case of this example, since the operation control for executing the probability variation confirmation notification effect is performed, in the processing of step S477 in the big hit medium music name notification operation control processing of FIG. 24, FIG. As shown in, the operation control for executing the big hit medium song name notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed.

In this way, when the execution periods of the error notification, the probability change confirmation notification effect, the continuous number of times notification, and the big hit medium music name notification are overlapped, as shown in FIG. While being executed, the probability variation confirmation notification effect is executed in a layer lower than that, and the number of consecutive chans and the song name during big hit are executed in a layer lower than that.

Next, four modification examples having different degrees of priority of various notifications will be described with reference to FIGS. 31 to 34.

As shown in FIG. 31, the Z value used when drawing the error notification image, the probability change confirmation notification effect image, the award ball number notification effect image, and the image for other effects in the first modified example is the probability change notification effect effect. The Z value of the image is set to "0", the Z value of the prize ball number notification effect image is set to "1", the Z value of the error notification image is set to "2", and the Z value of the other effect images is set. The Z value is set to "3" and registered. That is, the error notification image is displayed with priority over the other effect images, the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed with priority over the error notification image, and the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed with respect to the prize ball number notification effect image. Is preferentially displayed. As described above, even when the error notification is executed, the probability variation confirmation notification effect and the prize ball number notification effect can be visually recognized without being hidden by the error notification. The Z value is set to "1" not only in the award ball number notification effect image, but also in the cumulative award ball number notification effect image.

As shown in FIG. 32, the Z value used when drawing the error notification image, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image, the award ball number notification effect image, and the other effect images in the second modified example is the award ball number notification. The Z value of the effect image is set to "0", the Z value of the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is set to "1", the Z value of the error notification image is set to "2", and the Z value of the other effect images is set. The Z value is set to "3" and registered. That is, the error notification image is displayed with priority over the other effect images, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is displayed with priority over the error notification image, and the prize ball number notification effect image is displayed with respect to the probability variation determination notification effect image. Displayed with priority. As described above, even when the error notification is executed, the probability variation confirmation notification effect and the prize ball number notification effect can be visually recognized without being hidden by the error notification. Even when the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed, the prize ball number notification effect is visible without being hidden by the probability variation confirmation notification effect. The Z value is set to "0" not only in the prize ball number notification effect image, but also in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image.

As shown in FIG. 33, the Z value used when drawing the error notification image, the probability change confirmation notification effect image, the award ball number notification effect image, and the image for other effects in the third modified example is the probability change determination notification effect. The Z value of the image is set to "0", the Z value of the error notification image is set to "1", the Z value of the award ball number notification effect image is set to "2", and the Z value of the other effect images is set. The Z value is set to "3" and registered. That is, the award ball number notification effect image is displayed with priority over the other effect images, the error notification image is displayed with priority over the prize ball number notification effect image, and the probability change confirmation notification effect image is displayed over the error notification image. Is displayed with priority. As described above, even when the error notification is executed, the probability change confirmation notification effect can be visually recognized without being hidden by the error notification. The Z value is set to "2" not only in the prize number notification effect image, but also in the cumulative prize number notification effect image.

As shown in FIG. 34, the Z value used when drawing the error notification image, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image, the award ball number notification effect image, and the other effect images in the fourth modified example is the award ball number notification. The Z value of the effect image is set to "0", the Z value of the error notification image is set to "1", the Z value of the probability change confirmation notification effect image is set to "2", and the Z value of the other effect images is set. The Z value is set to "3" and registered. That is, the probability variation confirmation notification effect image is displayed with priority over the other effect images, the error notification image is displayed with priority over the probability variation determination notification effect image, and the number of prize balls notification effect image is displayed over the error notification image. Displayed with priority. As described above, even when the probability variation confirmation notification effect or the error notification is executed, the prize ball number notification effect can be visually recognized without being hidden by the probability variation confirmation notification effect or the error notification. The Z value is set to "0" not only in the prize ball number notification effect image, but also in the cumulative prize ball number notification effect image.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. For example, the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not have to have all the technical features shown in the above-mentioned embodiment, and it is possible to solve at least one problem in the related art, and the part described in the above-mentioned embodiment It may be provided with the structure of.

As an example, in the above-described embodiment, an error notification or the like corresponding to the magnetic abnormality notification designating command transmitted from the main board 11 is performed regarding the act of illegally guiding the game ball to the winning opening using a magnet, for example. Described as a thing. On the other hand, as abnormalities, in addition to the above-mentioned radio wave abnormalities, vibration abnormalities, radio wave abnormalities, front door open abnormalities, payout mechanism abnormalities, illegal payout abnormalities at the special winning opening, and the lower plate is full. There may be an abnormality or the like, and the abnormality detection sensor group or the like may be used for detection. Then, for these abnormalities as well, similar to the error notification in the above-described embodiment, the priority level may be set for each of the other notifications. In that case, the priority is set for each type of abnormality, and for example, regarding the illegal winning error of the big winning opening, the priority degree is given to the prize ball number notification effect, the accumulated prize ball number notification effect, and the probability variation confirmation notification effect. Is executed so that the lower plate is full, the error is executed so that the priority is lower than the prize ball number notification effect, the accumulated prize ball number notification effect, the probability variation confirmation notification effect, etc. In the abnormality notification, an abnormality having a higher priority may be prioritized and notified. With such a configuration, when executing the abnormality notification, it is possible to appropriately execute the notification according to the type of abnormality even if other notifications are being executed.

That is, the gaming machine 1 performs the notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect (for example, prize ball number notification effect, cumulative prize ball number notification effect, probability change confirmation notification effect, consecutive chan number notification, jackpot song name notification, error notification, The notification control execution unit includes a performance control CPU 120 or the like for executing a promotion effect during a big hit, and the notification performance executing unit notifies a value notification (for example, a prize ball during a big hit as a prize ball) as the notification performance. The number of prize balls is announced to notify the number of prize balls paid out, the number of prize balls is notified to notify the number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit in a series, etc. Abnormality, radio wave abnormality, vibration abnormality, radio wave abnormality, front door opening abnormality, payout mechanism abnormality, large winning opening illegal prize winning abnormality, bottom plate full abnormality, etc.) Notification can be performed, and the priority of the error notification can be higher than that of the value notification (or the priority of the value notification can be higher than that of the error notification). ..

In addition, the gaming machine 1 executes a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect (for example, prize ball number notification effect, accumulated prize ball number notification effect, probability change confirmation notification effect, consecutive chan number notification, big hit song name notification, error notification, It is provided with an effect control CPU 120 or the like for executing a big hit middle promotion effect, and the notification effect execution means specifies a game state notification (for example, a game ball that has won a large winning a prize opening) for notifying a game state as the notification effect. Probable change confirmation notification effect that notifies you that the area has been passed, etc.) and errors (magnetic abnormality, radio wave abnormality, vibration abnormality, radio wave abnormality, front door opening abnormality, payout mechanism abnormality, big winning opening illegal prize winning abnormality, lower It may be possible to execute an error notification that notifies that an abnormality such as the plate being full) has occurred, and the priority of the error notification may be higher than that of the game state notification (or, The priority of the game status notification may be higher than that of the error notification).

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the prize sphere number notification effect is described as a notification of the number of prize spheres paid out as the prize sphere during the big hit as the specific period. On the other hand, the specific period may be a period other than a big hit, such as one round or one minute. With such a configuration, for example, the prize ball number notification effect can be executed at a suitable timing according to the difference in the number of prize balls paid out as the game balls pass through the special winning opening.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, the cumulative prize ball notification effect is described as a notification of the cumulative prize ball number paid out as the prize balls during the big hit in the consecutive chan as the special period. On the other hand, the special period may be a period other than a continuous period, such as one day or one week. With such a configuration, for example, according to the difference in the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls pass through the special winning opening, the difference in the consecutive churn rate, etc., it is possible to execute the cumulative prize ball number notification effect at a suitable timing. it can.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the probability variation confirmation notification for notifying that the game ball has passed the specific region has been described as the notification regarding the state, but the notification regarding the state is not limited to the probability variation determination notification. For example, in a mode in which a player is informed that a game ball is to be passed through a specific area (for example, a right-handed notification, etc.), and a big hit is determined when the game ball has passed a predetermined area, the player is in a specific area. Notification that the game ball has passed the above, the notification that the game ball has passed the above-mentioned predetermined area, the notification by the probability variation promotion effect, the notification by the round number promotion effect, the promotion regarding the ST number or the shortened number of times (more than the initial notification number May be performed), a notification regarding a pending internal consecutive chan (a notification of confirmation of a pending internal consecutive chan, a notification of the degree of expectation of a pending internal consecutive chang), or a notification regarding the remaining number of ST times or shortened times.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the priority is determined by setting the Z value for each notification image. On the other hand, the priority order of each notification is, for example, the error notification is executed with priority over the probability change confirmation notification effect, and the error notification is executed with priority over the prize ball number notification effect, while the error notification and the probability change are performed. When the confirmation notification effect and the award ball number notification effect are executed at the same time, the priority of each notification is determined according to the combination of the notifications that are executed at the same time, such that the probability variation confirmation notification effect is preferentially executed over the error notification. It may be changed. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute the notification according to the combination of the notifications that are simultaneously executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, for example, when the cumulative number of prize balls reaches “5000” or “10000” due to winning the final count of the final round, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is the ending effect. Will be executed. However, when the probability variation control is performed after the ending effect is finished, the cumulative award ball number notification effect is not executed during the ending effect, and the accumulated award ball number notification effect is performed during the fanfare effect when the next big hit occurs. May be executed (that is, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be performed after the next big hit occurs and before the special winning opening is opened). Alternatively, instead of the above, at the start of the first round of the next big hit (even if there is no winning in the big winning opening), the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be performed, or the first round of the next big hit. In the above, when the first prize is won, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be performed. With such a configuration, even if the ending effect time is short, it is possible to preferably execute the cumulative prize ball number notification effect.

Even when the probability variation control is not performed after the ending effect is finished (for example, only the high opening control is performed), similarly, the cumulative award winning number notification effect is not executed during the ending effect and the next big hit is performed. It is possible to execute the cumulative award ball number notification production during the fanfare production when the occurrence occurs, or at the start of the first round of the next big hit, or when the first prize is won in the first round of the next big hit. Alternatively, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may be performed. When the probability variation control ends without the next big hit (for example, when the ST count ends) or the high opening control ends, when the probability variation control or the high opening control ends, You may make it perform cumulative prize ball number notification production. In addition, when the probability variation control is not performed after the ending effect is finished (for example, when the probability variation control or the high opening control is not performed), when the first variable display is performed after the ending effect is finished (the hold If there is no ending effect, the cumulative prize number notification effect may be executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, when a so-called over-winning is generated in the final round, a notification effect related to the over-winning may be executed during the ending effect, or the first variable display after the ending effect is displayed. When it is performed (when the ending effect is finished when there is no hold), the notification effect related to over-winning may be executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the lower special winning opening is opened only in the sixth round, so that the game ball winning the lower special winning opening can pass through the specific area. Therefore, the processing for determining whether or not the detection signal transmitted from the specific area switch 24 in the step S317 in the processing for opening the big hit in FIG. 11 is executed only in the sixth round. Good. Alternatively, even if the detection signal transmitted from the specific area switch 24 is in the ON state in a round other than the sixth round, the detection signal may be determined to be invalid. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an act such as an illegal passage to the specific area, and to prevent a sudden change state after the jackpot gaming state ends.

Further, in the above embodiment, the total award ball number notification effect for informing the total number of award balls acquired in the big hit game state and the time saving state during the continuous change may be executed during the big hit. Also in such an embodiment, the priority degree with respect to the other notifications may be set for the total prize ball notification effect. With such a configuration, each notification can be suitably executed even when the total prize number notification production and other notifications are simultaneously executed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, regardless of whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect is executed, the big hit middle promotion effect is completed in the process of step S391 in the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process of FIG. It is determined whether or not the big hit middle promotion effect is executed before executing such a process, and if the big hit middle promotion effect is executed, it is determined in step S391. On the other hand, when the jackpot mid-promotion effect is not executed while executing the processing, the processing of step S392 and the subsequent steps may be executed without executing the processing of step S391. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute the cumulative award ball number notification effect even when the big hit middle promotion effect is not executed.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, when the cumulative number of prize balls paid out as a prize ball during the big hit in the consecutive chan reaches “5000” or “10000”, the cumulative prize ball number notification effect is executed. I explained it as something. On the other hand, the cumulative prize number notification effect is, for example, "5000", "10000", "20000", "30000",... May be executed even when is acquired. With such a configuration, it is possible to continue to pay attention to the cumulative prize ball number notification effect.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the cumulative prize sphere number notification effect is not executed when the prize sphere number notification effect is being executed. On the other hand, even when the award ball number notification effect is executed, for example, the accumulated award ball number notification effect is executed in a period before and after the award ball number notification effect is executed. The execution period of the cumulative prize ball number notification effect may not overlap. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably execute both the award ball number notification effect and the cumulative award ball number notification effect.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, the big hit end notification effect is executed in a production mode different from that when the probability variation control condition is satisfied, and whether the big hit type or the probability variation control condition is satisfied. Accordingly, the description has been made assuming that the production time of the big hit end notification production is changed. On the other hand, a setting for changing the effect mode of the big hit end notification effect depending on whether the probability variation control condition is successful, and a setting for changing the effect time of the big hit end notification effect according to the type of big hit or success or failure of the probability variation control condition. Of these, only one of them may be set and the other may not be set.

More specifically, as a big hit end notification effect, when a performance operation control for executing a certain mode of effect that notifies that the big hit game state is finished regardless of success or failure of the probability variation control condition, a big hit When the probability variation control condition is satisfied in the big hit game state corresponding to the type "big hit A", the time different from when the probability variation control condition is not satisfied in the big hit game state corresponding to the type "big hit A" The big hit end notification effect may be executed.

In the above embodiment, the upper special winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7A and the lower large winning opening formed in the special variable winning ball device 7B are provided, and the lower large winning opening in the open state is played. It has been explained that the probability variation control condition for achieving the probability variation state in which the probability variation control is performed after the end of the big hit game state is satisfied by the entry of the ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the probability variation control condition may be established based on the fact that the game ball has entered one big winning opening provided in the game area 2. As an example, a first specific area and a second specific area are provided inside the special winning opening formed in a predetermined special variable winning ball device. The game ball that has entered the first specific area is detected by the same count switches as the upper special winning opening switch 23A and the lower special winning opening switch 23B in the above embodiment. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the second specific area is detected by a specific winning switch similar to the specific area switch 24 in the above-described embodiment. Further, inside the special winning opening, a lid-shaped specific opening/closing plate for changing the second specific area between the closed state and the open state is provided, and the game balls that cannot enter the second specific area are moved to the first specific area. Provide a rolling plate to guide. As an example of the rolling plate, a klune that swirls the game ball in a spiral shape and straightens it may be provided. As another example, the rolling plate may be rotated like a seesaw so that the game ball swings on the rolling surface.

In such a configuration, when the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state, if the number of round games executed is one of "1" to "5" and "7" to "15", the specific opening/closing plate The game ball cannot enter the second specific area by closing the second specific area. Therefore, the game balls that have entered the special winning opening that has been opened in the first round to the fifth round and the seventh round to the fifteenth round are all guided to the first specific area, and the probability variation control condition is set. Does not hold. On the other hand, when the number of times the round game is executed is "6", the game ball can enter the second specific region by opening the second specific region by the specific opening/closing plate. Even at this time, the first specific area may be left open, and the game balls that have entered the special winning opening may be guided to either the first area or the second area at a predetermined rate. Alternatively, in the sixth round, the first specific area may be closed and all the game balls that have entered the special winning opening may be guided to the second specific area. In this way, when the game ball that has entered the second specific area is detected, the probability variation control condition is satisfied, and the probability variation state may be set after the jackpot gaming state ends.

In the above embodiment, the game area 2 has a left game area 2A and a right game area 2B, and the left game area 2A and the right game area 2B are divided by the end surface of the image display device 5, the arrangement PL of the nails, and the like. I explained it as something. On the other hand, the game area 2 may not be divided, and the game ball shot to the game area 2 may be guided to either the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening. For example, in the game area 2, a normal winning ball device 6A and a normal variable winning ball device 6B are provided below the image display device 5, and further a special variable winning ball device 7A and a special variable winning ball device 7B are provided below them. It may be provided.

In the configuration of the game area 2 shown in FIG. 1, the normal variable winning ball device 7B is provided in the narrow ball down path of the right game area 2B above the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B. Therefore, most of the game balls guided to the right game area 2B enter the second start winning opening which is in the open state or the expanded open state, and the upper large winning opening or the lower large opening which is in the open state. It may be difficult or impossible to enter the winning opening. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the special variable winning ball device 7A and the special variable winning ball device 7B are provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B, the space is relatively wide above the special variable winning ball devices 7A and 7B. It is possible to secure a ball downflow area, and only a part of the game balls enter the second start winning opening which is in the open state or the expanded open state. As a result, when the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening is opened, it is prevented that the movable wing pieces or the like of the normally variable winning ball device 6B prevent the game ball from entering, and the game shown in FIG. The game ball can be guided in a manner preferable to the player as compared with the configuration of the area 2.

As an example of the variable winning device for changing the special winning opening from the closed state to the open state in the jackpot gaming state, a variable accessory winning device different from the special variable winning ball device 7A and the special variable winning ball device 7B is provided. You may be asked. The variable winning a prize device is one of special electric auditors, and may be simply referred to as a "character". For example, a blade member as a movable member is provided slidably on the left and right upper portions of the accessory variable winning device. In addition, at the installation location of the blade member, there is provided an accessory entrance in which the game ball is formed so as to be able to enter the inside of the accessory variable prize winning device. The blade member is connected to a plunger or the like built in the coil of the blade solenoid via a predetermined link mechanism such as a linking arm. Then, when the blade solenoid is in the off state, the blade member closes the accessory entrance so that the game ball cannot enter the accessory variable winning device. On the other hand, when the blade solenoid is in the on state, the blade member opens the accessory entrance to bring the game ball into the accessory variable winning device. In addition, the blade member is not limited to the one configured to be slidably changeable. For example, the blade member may be configured to be rotatable to allow the game ball to enter the accessory entrance and the inside of the variable accessory winning device. What is necessary is just to be able to change the open state and the inaccessible closed state.

Inside the prize varying device, a ball path is provided through which game balls can flow and roll. The game ball that has entered the inside of the variable winning a prize device, after passing through a predetermined ball path, passes through any one of a plurality of regions such as a specific region and a normal region, and the outside of the variable prize winning device. Is discharged to. The game ball that has entered the inside of the variable winning a prize device from the bonus door in the opened state is detected by the bonus winning switch. The game ball that has passed through the specific area is detected by a predetermined V winning switch. The game ball discharged to the outside of the winning accessory variable winning device is detected by the discharge ball switch.

In such a configuration, when the game state is the big hit game state, if the number of times the round game is executed is "6", the accessory entrance changes from the closed state to the open state. Of the game balls that have entered the inside of the variable prize winning device from the accessory entrance that has been opened, by detecting the game balls that have passed a specific area, the probability variation control condition is established and the jackpot game state. May be controlled so as to be in the probable state after the end of.

It should be noted that the character entrance is not limited to the one that changes from the closed state to the open state in a specific number of round games such as the sixth round. For example, even in a round game other than a specific number of times, while the accessory entrance changes from the closed state to the open state, the game ball that has entered the inside of the accessory variable winning device at this time does not pass through the specific area. May be guided to and discharged to the outside of the winning accessory variable winning device.

The game value provided by the game ball entering the lower special winning opening that has been opened in the big hit game state is not limited to the probability change state of the game state after the end of the big hit game state, It may be any game value that is advantageous to the player. For example, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the upper limit number of special drawing games that can be executed when the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is the time saving state. Alternatively, when the gaming state becomes a probability variation state after the jackpot gaming state ends, the jackpot probability that determines the special map display result to “big hit” is the second probability variation state higher than the first probability variation state An advantageous game value may be given to the player. Alternatively, the advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the maximum number of fluctuations during probability variation, which is the upper limit number of special figure games that can be executed when the game state is the probability variation state. Alternatively, when the advantageous opening control is performed, the opening control mode such as the average variable display time of the figure game, the probability of hitting the figure, the number of times the second starting winning opening is opened, and a part or all of the opening time is the first. By providing the second advantageous aspect, which is more advantageous than the advantageous aspect, an advantageous game value may be given to the player. Alternatively, an advantageous game value may be given to the player by increasing the consecutive chan upper limit number, which is the upper limit number of times that the gaming state is repeatedly changed to the probability changing state after the jackpot gaming state ends.

In the above embodiment, the special area switch 24 is provided separately from the upper special winning opening switch 23A and the lower special winning opening switch 23B, and the big hit game state is detected by detecting the game ball guided to the installation location of the specific area switch 24. It has been described that the probability variation control condition for achieving the probability variation state is satisfied after the above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is determined whether or not the probability variation control condition is satisfied based on that the game ball is detected by either the upper special winning opening switch 23A or the lower special winning opening switch 23B. May be done. As an example, even if the game ball is detected by the upper special winning opening switch 23A, the probability variation control condition is not satisfied, while when the game ball is detected by the lower special winning opening switch 23B, the probability variation control condition is always satisfied. Good.

In the above embodiment, the round game of a specific number of times with the lower special winning opening in the open state is described as being the sixth round in the big hit gaming state. On the other hand, the round game of the specific number of times that the lower special winning opening is opened is not limited to the sixth round in the big hit game state, and an arbitrary number of times of execution from the start to the end of the big hit game state Any round game will do.

The probability variation control condition can be established in the round game before the final round game is executed, such as when the lower prize hole is opened in the round game before the final round game. In this case, when the next round game and subsequent round games are executed after the round game is finished, the performance mode of the big hit medium production is changed according to the success or failure of the probability variation control condition, or the big hit type and the success or failure of the probability variation control condition. The presentation time of the predetermined presentation may be changed according to the above.

In the above embodiment, each time the round game in the big hit game state is executed, one of the upper special winning opening or the lower special winning opening changes from the closed state to the open state, and the winning number reaches a predetermined number. It has been described that one of the round games is completed by returning the opened special winning opening to the closed state due to the fact that the winning opening upper limit time has elapsed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, in one round game, the big winning opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state in a short time, and the number of repetitions reaches a predetermined number, or the number of winning prizes. When one reaches a predetermined number, one round game may be finished.

As an example, when the number of executions of the round game is other than a specific number, a round game in which the upper special winning opening is repeatedly changed between a closed state and an open state is executed, and if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, it is repeated. When the number of times reaches “15”, one round game is finished. On the other hand, when the number of times of executing the round game is the specific number of times, the round game of changing the lower special winning opening into the closed state and the open state is executed. At this time, depending on whether the big hit type is "big hit A" or "big hit B", the probability of establishing the probability variation control condition is made different by changing the number of times that the lower special winning opening is changed to the open state. You can make them different. For example, when the big hit type is "big hit A", as a specific number of round games, the upper limit number of times that the lower special winning opening is changed to the open state is "15", and the lower special winning opening is opened up to 15 times. The round game that can be done is executed. On the other hand, when the type of big hit is "big hit B", the number of times that the lower special winning opening is changed to the open state is set to "1" as the round game of a specific number of times, and the lower special winning opening is opened only once. The execution of the round game may be ended. Even with such a setting, the possibility that the game ball enters the lower special winning opening and the probability variation control condition is satisfied in a specific number of round games can be changed depending on the type of big hit.

As another example, as the big hit game state when the big hit type is "big hit B", the lower big winning opening is continuously opened in a certain number of round games, and the lower big game is made in a certain number of round games. It is also possible to provide a means for repeatedly changing the winning opening into a closed state and an open state. For example, the big hit type of "big hit B" includes "big hit B1" and "big hit B2". In the process of step S242 shown in FIG. 6, in addition to "big hit A", "big hit B1" and "big hit B1". B2” may be determined at a predetermined ratio. When the type of big hit is "big hit B1", the lower special winning opening is opened only once for 0.2 seconds in the sixth round game. On the other hand, if the type of big hit is "big hit B2", in the round game of the sixth round, the operation of opening the lower special winning opening for 0.1 seconds and then closing it is repeatedly executed up to twice. It With this setting, even if the total time to open the lower prize hole is the same, the possibility that the probability ball control condition will be established by entering the game ball into the lower prize hole in a certain number of round games is different. be able to.

Also, in a certain number of round games, such as the sixth round, the probability variation control condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball enters the lower special winning opening that has been opened, so that the execution of the round game is terminated. May be provided. Alternatively, in a round game of a specific number of times such as the sixth round, a jackpot type for continuing execution of the round game until a probability variation control condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball enters the lower special winning opening that has been opened. It may be provided. Alternatively, for example, like the sixth round in the above-described embodiment, a jackpot type in which a specific number of rounds in which the lower special winning opening is opened may not be executed may be provided. As a specific example, in the sixth round in which the number of times the round game is executed is "6", a big hit type of "big hit C" in which the upper special winning opening is opened is provided, and in the process of step S242 shown in FIG. Alternatively, one of “big hit A” to “big hit C” may be determined at a predetermined ratio according to the variation special map or the like.

In the above embodiment, the game area 2 is provided with a special variable winning ball device 7A forming an upper special winning opening and a special variable winning ball device 7B forming a lower special winning opening, and in a round game other than a specific number of times. While the upper special winning opening changes to the open state, the lower large winning opening changes to the open state in a specific number of round games. However, the correspondence relations between a plurality of special winning openings such as the upper special winning opening and the lower special winning opening, and the possibility of establishing the probability variation control conditions such as the round game execution mode and the specific area passage ratio and the probability variation determination ratio are the same as those described above. The setting may be different from the above. That is, depending on which of the plurality of special winning openings the game ball has entered, if the probability that the probability variation control condition for achieving the probability changing state is satisfied is different, Arrangement and operation mode in the big hit game state can be arbitrarily changed and modified. Further, in a configuration in which a special figure game using a plurality of types of special symbols such as the first special figure and the second special figure can be executed, the special figure display result is “big hit” in the special figure game using any special symbol. It may be set so that the ratio of changing the special winning opening where the game balls easily pass through the specific area to the open state is different depending on whether or not.

In the above-described embodiment, the special figure game using the first special symbol is executed based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the first start winning opening, and based on the detection of the game ball that has passed through the second starting winning opening. It has been described that the special figure game using the second special figure is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the special drawing game using the common special symbol is executed regardless of which of the first starting winning opening and the second starting winning opening the game ball has passed. It may be. In this case, regardless of whether the special figure display result is "big hit" in the special figure game based on whether the game ball has passed through the first start winning opening or the second starting winning opening, the specific area is at a predetermined ratio. It may be determined whether or not to change the big winning opening through which the game ball easily passes to an open state, and depending on which starting winning opening the special winning game is based on when the game ball has passed. The ratio of changing the special winning opening where the game balls easily pass through the specific area to the open state may be set to be different.

In addition, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the data configuration, the process shown in the flowchart, various performance operations including the performance image display operation in the display area of the image display device 5 depart from the spirit of the present invention. Changes and modifications are possible within the range not specified. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form in which they are distributed and provided to a computer device or the like included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 by a removable recording medium, and the computer device or the like in advance. It may be distributed by being pre-installed in the storage device included in. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention may be 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 doesn't matter.

The execution mode of the game is not limited to that executed by mounting a removable recording medium, but it can be executed by temporarily storing the program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, it may be directly executed by using the hardware resources of the other device on the network connected via a communication line or the like. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in order to notify the effect control microcomputer of the change time and the change pattern indicating the change mode such as the type of reach effect and the presence/absence of the pseudo-relation, 1 is set when the change is started. Although an example in which one fluctuation pattern designation command is transmitted has been shown, the fluctuation pattern may be notified to the effect control microcomputer by two or more commands. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer uses the first command to indicate a command indicating the fluctuation time or fluctuation mode before reaching, such as presence/absence of pseudo-relation and presence/absence of sliding effect. Alternatively, the second command may be a command indicating a change time and a change mode after reaching the reach, such as the type of reach and the presence/absence of re-lottery effect. In this case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in the variable display based on the variable time derived from the combination of the two commands. In addition, the game control microcomputer notifies the change time by each of two commands, and the effect control microcomputer selects the specific change mode executed at each timing. Good. When sending two commands, two commands may be sent within the same timer interrupt, and the second command may be sent after a predetermined period has elapsed after sending the first command. You may. It should be noted that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to this example, and the transmission order can be changed as appropriate. By thus notifying the variation pattern by using two or more commands, it is possible to reduce the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment, "the ratio is different" is not limited to the one in which the ratio is different due to the relationship such as A:B=70%:30% or A:B=30%:70%. This is a concept that includes a relationship such that A:B=100%:0% and the ratio is different.

Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine, but the present invention is configured such that a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting a medal. When the symbols are rotated and the symbols are stopped in response to the player's operation of the stop button, and the combination of the stopped symbols is a specific symbol combination, the specified number of medals are applied to the player. It is also possible to do so.

For example, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the slot machine as described above, and is acquired by the notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect (for example, one bonus, one set of ART (or AT or RT)). The number-of-acquired-number notification effect for notifying the number of coins, a CPU for executing a cumulative number-of-accounts notifying effect for notifying a series of number of coins acquired from the start of the bonus or ART to the end of the bonus or ART, etc.), As the notification effect, it is possible to execute a first notification for notifying the amount of value acquired in a specific period and a second notification for notifying the amount of value acquired in the special period. May be a slot machine having a high degree of priority of the first notification (for example, when the acquisition number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative acquisition number notification effect is not executed).

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the slot machine as described above, and is acquired by the notification effect executing means (for example, one bonus, one set of ART (or AT or RT)) for executing the notification effect. At least one of the following: at least one of the number-of-acquisitions notification effect for notifying the number of coins, the cumulative number-of-accounts notification effect for notifying a series of number of coins acquired from the start of the bonus or ART to the end of the bonus or ART, and the notification of the number of continuous times such as ART, and an error notification The notification effect executing means includes a value notification (notification of the number of acquisitions) and an error (magnetic anomaly) for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in a specific period as the notification effect. , Radio wave abnormality, vibration abnormality, radio wave abnormality, door opening abnormality, dispensing mechanism abnormality, dish full abnormality, hopper empty abnormality, hopper full abnormality, selector It is possible to execute an error notification for notifying that an (insertion port) abnormality, a pressing order contrary to the pressing order navigation, etc.) has occurred, and the error notification has a higher priority than the value notification. (Or the value notification may have a higher priority than the error notification).

Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is the slot machine as described above, and is provided with notification effect executing means for executing notification effect (such as an error notification effect and a CPU for executing status notification), and the notification effect execution is performed. The means is, as the notification effect, a status notification (for example, notification of CZ, notification of confirmation of a bonus, etc., notification of preparation), number of ART games (or number of sets) for notification of status. Informing that it is in the add-on specialized mode, notifying that the continuation rate of the next set has been increased, notifying that the continuation of the next set has been confirmed, etc.) and error (magnetic abnormality, radio wave abnormality, vibration abnormality, radio wave abnormality) , Door open error, dispensing mechanism error, tray full error, hopper empty error, hopper full error, selector (insertion port) error, push order It is possible to execute an error notification that notifies that a pressing order contrary to the navigation has occurred), and the error notification may have a higher priority than the status notification (or it may be higher than the error notification). Also, the priority of the status notification may be high.

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

Alternatively, the random numbers may be synchronized by changing the update timing of each random number or changing the update range of each random number.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main board 11 stores a random number determination table, and the main board 11 stores the random value determination table based on the random number extracted on the main board 11 at the time of winning the start prize. With reference to the example, the random number value determination process is performed, the effect control board 12 receives the determination result determined by the main board 11, and executes the prefetching notice effect based on the received determination result. The execution mode of the prefetching notice effect is not limited to this. For example, the effect control board 12 stores the random number determination table, and the effect control board 12 receives the random value itself extracted from the main board 11 from the main board 11, and based on the received random value. Alternatively, the random number determination process may be executed with reference to the random number determination table, and the prefetch notice effect may be executed based on the determination result of the determination process. That is, the random number value determination process may be performed in the effect control board 12. Further, the determination processing of the random number value may be performed by both the main board 11 and the effect control board 12. For example, the production control board 12 may receive a part of the random number values and execute the random number value determination processing, and may also receive the determination result determined by the main board 11. Specifically, for example, the effect control board 12 receives a random number value to determine whether or not to be a big hit and, if it is a big hit, to determine the type of big hit, and at the same time, based on the random number value, the main board 11 You may make it receive the determination result of the variation category determined by. That is, the effect control board 12 can execute the pre-reading notice effect based on the determination result determined by itself and the determination result determined by the main board 11.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the notification effect executing means for executing the notification effect (for example, prize ball number notification effect, cumulative prize ball number notification effect, probability variation confirmation notification effect, consecutive chan number notification, big hit medium song name). A notification (not shown), an error notification, a CPU 120 for effect control for executing a promotion effect during a big hit, etc.), and the notification effect executing means is a first notification (for example, notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in a specific period as the notification effect). (Award ball number notification effect that notifies the number of award balls paid out as a prize ball during a big hit) and a second notification that notifies the amount of value acquired during a special period (for example, during a big hit during a consecutive win) It is possible to execute a prize ball number notification effect for notifying the number of prize balls paid out as a ball, and the first notification has a higher priority than the second notification (for example, the accumulated prize ball number in FIG. 22). In the process of step S397 in the notification effect operation control process, if the prize number notification effect is being executed, the cumulative prize number notification effect is not executed, etc.).

Thereby, a plurality of notification effects can be suitably executed.

In addition, a first state where the game medium (for example, a game ball or the like) is easy to win (for example, the lower major winning opening is opened) and a second state where the winning is difficult (for example, the lower major winning opening is closed). Etc.) and a variable winning means (for example, a special variable winning ball device 7B) which can be changed, the notification effect executing means, as the notification effect, the game medium won in the variable winning means passes through a specific area. It is possible to execute a third notification (for example, a probability change confirmation notification effect that notifies that a game ball that has won a lower prize hole has passed a specific area), which is the third notification rather than the first notification. The degree of priority of notification is high (for example, when the probability variation confirmation notification effect is being executed in step S216 in the prize ball number notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 21, the probability variation determination notification effect is executed in step S220. (The operation control for executing the prize ball number notification effect is performed on the layer lower than the existing layer).

As a result, appropriate notification can be executed.

Further, it is possible to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and the notification effect executing means notifies, as the notification effect, the number of times the advantageous state is controlled in the special period. 4 notifications (for example, notification of the number of consecutive chans for notifying the number of consecutive chans) can be executed, and the priority of the first notification is higher than that of the fourth notification (for example, in the continuous chan number notification operation control process in FIG. 23. When the prize ball number notification effect is being executed in step S462, the operation control for executing the continuous chanting number notification in the layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed in step S468. Etc.).

As a result, appropriate notification can be executed.

In addition, the notification effect execution means, as the notification effect, a fifth notification for notifying information about another effect executed in the specific period (for example, a big hit medium music name for notifying a music name being played during a big hit). Notification and the like) can be executed, and the priority of the first notification is higher than that of the fifth notification (for example, in the step S472 of the big hit medium music name notification operation control process, the prize ball number notification effect is being executed). If so, in step S478, operation control for executing the big hit medium music title notification is performed in a layer lower than the layer in which the prize ball number notification effect is executed).

As a result, appropriate notification can be executed.

In addition, the notification effect execution means, as the notification effect, a sixth notification for notifying whether or not a special value is given in the specific period (for example, during a big hit, which is a notification effect of controlling whether or not to be in a probable state). (E.g. promotion effect) can be executed, and execution of the second notification may be restricted until the sixth notification is executed (for example, in step S391 in the cumulative award ball number notification effect operation control process shown in FIG. 22). If the promotion performance during the big hit is not completed, the cumulative prize number notification production will not be executed, etc.).

As a result, it is possible to execute the notification according to the effect situation.

In addition, it is possible to control in an advantageous state advantageous to the player, and the specific period may be a period in which the advantageous state is controlled (for example, during a big hit).

This can improve the effect in the advantageous state.

In addition, it is possible to control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit game state), and after being controlled to the advantageous state, control to a special state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a probability change state or a time saving state). It is possible and may be a period (for example, during continuous change) from the time when the advantageous state is controlled to the time when the normal state is controlled.

As a result, it is possible to improve the effect in the period from the control of the advantageous state to the control of the normal state.

1 Pachinko gaming machine 2 Gaming area 2A Left gaming area 2B Right gaming area 3 Gaming machine frame 4A Special symbol display device 4B Special symbol display device 5 Image display device 6A Normal winning ball device 6B Ordinary variable winning ball device 7A Special variable winning ball Device 7B Special variable winning ball device 8L Speaker 8R Speaker 9 Game effect lamp 11 Main board 12 Production control board 13 Voice control board 14 Lamp control board 15 Relay board 20 Normal pattern display 21 Gate switch 22A First start opening switch 22B Second Starting mouth switch 23A Upper winning hole switch 23B Lower winning hole switch 24A Probably changing area switch 24B Second discharging switch 24C First discharging switch 81 Solenoid (for ordinary electric accessory)
82A Solenoid (For top prize door)
82B Solenoid (for lower prize winning door)
82C solenoid (for positive change area lid)
100 Game Control Microcomputer 101 ROM
102 RAM
103 CPU
104 random number circuit 105 I/O
120 CPU for production control
121 ROM
122 RAM
123 Display Control Unit 124 Random Number Circuit 125 I/O

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game and controlled in an advantageous state advantageous to a player,
Equipped with notification effect execution means for executing notification effect,
The notification effect executing means,
As the notification effect, a value obtained in a special period including a first notification for notifying the magnitude of the value acquired in the specific period during the advantageous state and a specific period including the specific period and a non-specific period different from the specific period a second notification for notifying the size, it is possible to execute,
As the second notification, the size of the value obtained by summing the size of the value acquired in the specific period and the size of the value acquired in the non-specific period is notified,
When the execution period of the first notification and the execution period of the second notification overlap , the first notification is executed, while the execution period of the second notification is changed to a period that does not overlap with the execution period of the first notification. ,
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