JP6706092B2 - 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 capable of playing a game using a gaming medium.

A generally known game machine of this type is that a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game medium is won in the winning area (start condition is satisfied). In some cases, when the display result of the variable display (hereinafter, also referred to as variable display) becomes the specific display result (big hit display result), it can be controlled to an advantageous state (big hit game state) advantageous to the player.

In such a gaming machine, when the movable member provided in the winning device is controlled to be able to pass the specific area, a predetermined notification is given based on the fact that the game medium has passed the specific area. There has been one that executes an effect (Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-90975, A

In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, since the predetermined notification effect is executed when the game medium passes through the specific area, the execution timing of the notification effect is limited, which is related to the fact that the game medium has passed through the specific area. I couldn't get enough interest in the production.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest in the production related to the passage of a game medium through a specific area.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of playing a game using a gaming medium (gaming ball or the like),
First variable means (first special variable winning ball device 60 or the like) capable of changing between a first state (open state or the like) in which the game medium can enter and a second state (closed state or the like) in which the game medium can not enter When,
Second variable means (second special variable winning ball device 20, etc.) that can be changed to a first state (open state or the like) in which the game medium can enter and a second state (closed state or the like) in which the game medium can not enter When,
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (a big hit gaming state or the like) in which a round game in which any one of the first variable means and the second variable means is changed from the second state to the first state is performed a plurality of times ( A game control microcomputer 560, S136 in FIG. 14, S407 in FIG. 15, etc.),
A specific area (V winning area 63a or the like) which is provided in the first variable means and through which a game medium can pass;
A movable member (V lid) for making a first movable state (open state or the like) in which the game medium can pass through the specific area and a second movable state (closed state or the like) in which the game medium does not pass through the specific area. 62 etc.),
Movable member control means (game control microcomputer 560, S136A of FIG. 14, S427 of FIG. 16, etc.) for controlling the state of the movable member when controlled to the advantageous state,
In the advantageous state, a special state for controlling to a special state (probability variation jackpot, probability variation state, etc.) advantageous to the player different from the advantage state (normal jackpot, etc.) based on that the game medium has passed through the specific region. Control means (game control microcomputer 560, S429, S430, etc. in FIG. 16),
A specific effect related to the game medium having passed through the specific area (a V-winning notification effect for notifying that a V-win has been generated (pseudo V-winning notification effect), S929 in FIG. 21, etc.) is executed. And an execution unit (production control microcomputer 100, etc.),
The specific effect execution means,
When the game medium passes through the specific area, the specific effect is not executed (as shown in FIG. 5, the V winning notification information effect is not executed in 2R in which a V prize is generated),
The specific effect is executed based on the game medium having entered the second variable means after the game medium has passed through the specific area (the second special variable winning ball device 20 is played after the V winning occurs in 2R). Executing V winning notification effect based on the entry of the ball),
If the game medium does not enter the second variable means after the game medium has passed through the specific area, the specific effect is not executed (the game ball is transferred to the second special variable winning ball device 20 after the V prize is generated in 2R). If the player does not enter, the V winning notification effect is not executed, etc.).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest in the effect related to the game medium having passed through the specific area.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Further, there is further provided a promotion notification means (a microcomputer 100 for effect control, S926 etc. in FIG. 21) for performing a prize promotion notification for promoting the winning of the prize in the second variable means,
The prize promotion notification is a pattern in which the second variable means changes to the first state to perform the prize promotion notification, and the second variable means changes to the second state, depending on the type of the advantageous state, and the prize promotion notification. 5 is included (as shown in FIG. 5, the probability variation big hit is notified of the winning promotion, but the regular big hit and the hidden probability variation big hit are not notified of the winning promotion, etc.).

With such a configuration, the player can be made to pay attention to the change in the aspect of the second winning means.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the game medium does not pass through the specific area (normal big hit etc. shown in FIG. 6) and when the game medium does not enter the second variable means after the game medium passes through the specific area (hidden probability change shown in FIG. 6) A big hit or the like), and an effect mode control means (an effect control microcomputer 100 or the like) for controlling an effect executed after the end of the advantageous state in a common effect mode,
Special notification means is further provided for notifying that the game medium is controlled to the special state when the game medium has passed a specific area and a specific trigger (after a big hit, a variation of 100 times, etc.) has occurred. (In the case of the hidden probability variation big hit as shown in FIG. 6, the effect control microcomputer 100 controls to the probability variation effect mode after the variation 100 times after the big hit ends).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by diversifying the production.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The advantageous state control means controls to any one of a plurality of types of the advantageous states (probability variation big hit, normal big hit, hidden probability variation big hit, etc.),
The movable member control means,
In a specific type of the advantageous state of a plurality of types of the advantageous state (probability variation big hit, etc.), the first variable means is set to the first state in a specific number of round games (2R as shown in FIG. 5). While being controlled, the movable member is controlled to the first movable state (as shown in FIG. 5, when the first special variable winning ball device 60 is in the open state in 2R during the probability variation big hit, the V lid 62 is opened. Control to open state, etc.),
In a predetermined type of the advantageous state (normal big hit or the like) of the plurality of types of the advantageous state, in the round game of the specific number of times, when the first variable means is controlled to the first state, the movable state. The member is controlled to the second movable state (as shown in FIG. 5, the V lid 62 is controlled to be closed when the first special variable winning ball device 60 is in the open state in 2R during the normal big hit).

With such a configuration, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by increasing the difficulty of determining whether or not the game medium can pass through the specific area.

(5) In the gaming machine of (4) above,
The movable member control means changes the number of round games for controlling the movable member to the first movable state depending on the type of the advantageous state (as shown in FIG. 13, a normal big hit, a hidden certainty big hit, and a certain odd big hit. Either of the above, the round for controlling the V lid 62 to the open state is made different).

With such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the difficulty of determining in which round game whether the game medium can pass through the specific region.

(6) In the gaming machine of (4) or (5) above,
The movable member control means controls the movable member to the first movable state by winning a predetermined number of game media in the specific number of round games (as shown in FIG. 13, at the second count). The V lid 62 is opened, S426 and S427 in FIG. 16).

With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game medium from accidentally passing the specific area while increasing the difficulty of determining whether the game medium can pass the specific area in any round game.

(7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
At least during the execution of the variable display, an adjusting unit (such as the effect control microcomputer 100 of the second embodiment) capable of adjusting the effect according to the adjusting operation by the player,
Adjusted image display means for displaying an adjusted image (adjustment result image R or the like shown in FIGS. 25B to 25D) corresponding to the adjustment by the adjusting means for a predetermined period (a predetermined period T1 or the like in FIG. 25) (second embodiment). Form control microcomputer 100 or the like) further,
When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the adjustment image display means is configured to display the variable display result in the derived period during the derived display period (eg, derived display period T2 in FIG. 25). The adjusted image is invisible (such as deleting the adjusted image) or difficult to see (such as displaying the adjusted image in a semi-transparent display or blinking display).

With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress deterioration in the recognizability of the variable display result that is derived and displayed.

It is the front view which saw the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a figure which shows the 1st special variable winning a prize sphere device and the downflow passage comprised so that it may be seen through. It is a figure which shows a hit classification table. It is a block diagram showing an example of a circuit configuration in a main board (game control board). It is a figure for demonstrating the opening aspect of the special variable winning a prize ball device in various jackpots, the opening aspect of a V lid, and the alerting|reporting aspect. It is a figure for explaining the relation between the effect mode and the number of changes in various jackpots. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is an explanatory view showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. It is the explanation drawing which shows one example of the contents of production control command. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is the flowchart which shows the special design process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows special design normal processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows a V lid opening pattern determination table. It is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process. It is a flowchart showing a special winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a special winning opening. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a special winning opening. It is a flowchart showing a big hit ending process. It is the flowchart which shows production control main processing. It is the flowchart which shows production control process treatment. It is a flow chart which shows processing during a round. It shows an example of a specific setting for displaying various images on the screen of the effect display device. It is the flowchart which shows one example of production effect setting processing. It is the display screen figure of the production display which is executed according to the production effect setting processing in the production display device. It is a diagram showing a display example on the effect display device when the adjustment result image is displayed during a predetermined effect.

[First Embodiment]
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as viewed from the front. FIG. 2 is a view showing the first special variable winning ball device 60 and the downflow passage 600 configured to be transparent.

The pachinko game machine 1 is a game machine in which a game ball as a game medium is hit in the game area 7 to perform a game, and an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and an inner side of the outer frame. It is configured with a game frame that is openably and closably attached to. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 which is provided in the gaming frame so as to be openable and closable. The game frame is a front frame (not shown) installed to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanical parts and the like are attached, and various parts attached to them (game described later). (Excluding the board 6).

On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, there is a hit ball supply plate (upper plate) 3. Below the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls (game media) that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hit ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hit ball, and the like. ing. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-shaped body that constitutes the game board 6 and various parts attached to the plate-shaped body. Further, on the front surface of the game board 6, a game area 7 in which the driven game balls (game media) can flow down is formed.

The member forming the surplus ball receiving tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape) at a predetermined position on the front side (for example, the central portion of the lower tray) on the upper surface of the lower tray body, for example. A stick controller 122 that can be gripped and tilted in a plurality of directions (front, rear, left and right) is attached. It should be noted that the stick controller 122 has a predetermined operating finger (for example, an index finger) when the player holds the operating rod of the stick controller 122 with an operating hand (for example, the left hand), and the like. A trigger button 125 (see FIG. 4) capable of instructing operation is provided, and a trigger sensor 121 (FIG. 4) for detecting a predetermined instructing operation such as push-pull operation on the trigger button 125 is provided inside the operating rod of the stick controller 122. Built-in). Further, a tilt direction sensor unit 123 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a tilt operation with respect to the operation rod is provided inside the main body of the lower plate and the like below the stick controller 122. Further, the stick controller 122 includes a vibrator motor 126 (see FIG. 4) for vibrating the stick controller 122.

In the member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper tray) 3, the player performs a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper tray body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 may be configured to be capable of mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically detecting a predetermined instruction operation, such as a pressing operation by the player. A push sensor 124 (see FIG. 4) for detecting an operation action of the player performed on the push button 120 may be provided inside the main body of the upper plate or the like at the installation position of the push button 120. In the configuration example shown in FIG. 1, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 have a vertical positional relationship in the central portion of the upper plate and the lower plate. On the other hand, the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may be attached to either the left or right side of the upper plate and the lower plate while maintaining the vertical positional relationship. Alternatively, the attachment positions of the push button 120 and the stick controller 122 may not have a vertical positional relationship but may have a horizontal positional relationship, for example.

Although an example in which a stick controller is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player is shown, the operation means is not limited to this, and simple operation buttons such as a push button, a lever switch, and a jog dial can be used. It may be provided.

When viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided in the center of the game area 7, the left game area 7 is referred to as the left game area or the first game area, and the right game area 7 is the right game area or the second game area. Called. The left game area and the right game area may be divided, for example, by the end surface of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, the arrangement of the game nails, or the like. When the ball is launched from a ball launching device (not shown) and is driven into the game area 7 in response to the operation of the ball operation handle 5, the game ball is guided to the left game area (in the case of left hitting), For example, when the first route is guided along the arrangement of the game nails, it becomes impossible or difficult to guide the player to the right game area. When the game ball is guided to the right game area (in the case of right hitting), the game ball cannot be guided to the left game area by being guided along the second route along the arrangement of the game nails, for example. It will be difficult to guide.

It should be noted that the game balls guided by the first route where the game balls in the left game area are easily guided and the second route where the game balls in the right game area are easily guided are gathered near the center under the effect display device 9. It has become. Then, the game balls that have not won a prize are taken into the outlet 26 provided at the lower center of the game area 7.

On the effect display device 9, variable display (also referred to as variable display) of effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is performed. On the upper left side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, there is provided a first special symbol display (first variation display section) 8a that variably displays the first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each. Has been. Further, on the upper right side of the effect display device 9, a second special symbol display (second variation display section) 8b that variably displays the second special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying each is provided. There is.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is composed of a simple and small-sized display device (for example, 7-segment LED) that can variably display numbers and characters. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and a display screen displays various images such as a variable display of effect symbols synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. A region is provided. In such a display area, for example, a symbol display area in which three decorative (for effect) effect symbols for “left”, “middle”, and “right” are variably displayed is formed.

Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol display device (variable display portion). I have something to do.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the case where two special symbol display devices 8a and 8b are provided is shown, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol display device.

Each of the first special symbol display device 8a and the second special symbol display device 8b is controlled by the game control microcomputer mounted on the main board (game control board). The effect display device 9 is controlled by the effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the variable display of the first special symbol is being executed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the variable display, and on the second special symbol display device 8b. When the variable display of the 2 special symbols is being executed, the effect display is executed on the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that it is possible to easily grasp the progress of the game.

When the big hit display result (big hit pattern) as the specific display result is displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, or the big hit display result (big hit symbol) is displayed as the specific display result on the second special symbol display 8b. When the derivation display is performed, the big hit display result (combination of big hit symbols) as the specific display result is also derivation displayed on the effect display device 9. Then, after the big hit display result is derived and displayed, the big hit game state, which is an advantageous state for the player, is set.

Further, in the effect display device 9, the symbols other than the symbol which is the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol in the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbols (for example, the symbols in the left, middle, and right are arranged in the same symbol). The combination of symbols) is stopped, oscillating, enlarged or reduced, or deformed in a state of being in agreement with each other, or a plurality of symbols fluctuates in sync with the same symbol, or the positions of display symbols are exchanged. Then, the production performed in a state in which the possibility of a big hit continues before the final result is displayed (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) is referred to as reach production.

Here, in the reach state, when the effect symbols stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 form a part of the big hit combination, the effect symbols that are not yet stopped and displayed are continuously displayed. A state, or a display state in which all or a part of the effect symbols fluctuate in synchronization while forming all or a part of the big hit combination. In other words, the reach means a state in which the identification information constitutes the specific display result in the plurality of variable display areas, but at least a part of the variable areas is in the variable display. In this embodiment, the reach state is formed, for example, in a state where the same symbol is stopped in the left and right symbol display areas and the symbol is not stopped in the middle symbol display area. The symbols stopped in the left and right symbol display areas when the reach state is formed are called reach formation symbols, or reach symbols.

The display effect in the reach state is the reach effect display (reach effect). In addition, at the time of reach, an effect different from usual may be performed by a lamp or a sound. This production is called reach production. In addition, at the time of reach, a character (a display effect imitating a person or the like and different from a design (effect design or the like)) is displayed, or a display mode of a background image of the effect display device 9 (for example, color or the like). ) May be changed. The display of the character and the change of the display mode of the background are referred to as reach effect display. In addition, some of the reach are set so that a big hit is more likely to occur when it appears than in a normal reach. Such a special reach is called super reach.

The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first start condition (first execution condition) or the second start condition (second execution condition) that is the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied (for example, a game ball is After having passed through the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 (including winning), the start condition of the variable display (for example, when the number of reserved memory is not 0, the first special symbol and It is started based on the fact that the variable display of the second special symbol is not being executed, and the jackpot game is not being executed), and the display result when the variable display time (fluctuation time) has elapsed ( Display the stop pattern). It should be noted that passing a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined winning area, such as a winning opening or a gate, and includes a concept that the gaming ball has entered (winning) the winning opening. Is. Derivative display of the display result means that the symbol (an example of identification information) is finally stopped and displayed.

Below the effect display device 9, a winning device having a first starting winning opening 13 is provided. The game ball that has won the first starting winning opening 13 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the first starting opening switch 13a.

In addition to the winning device having the first starting winning opening (first starting opening) 13, a variable winning ball device having a second starting winning opening 14 in which game balls can be won to the right of the effect display device 9. 15 are provided. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second starting opening) 14 is guided to the back surface of the game board 6 and detected by the second starting opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by the solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is opened, the game balls can be won into the second starting winning port 14 (starting winning is easy), which is advantageous for the player. In addition, in the state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second starting winning port 14. In addition, while the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it may be difficult to win the prize, but it may be possible to win the prize (that is, it is difficult for the game ball to win the prize). Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14 may be collectively referred to as a starting winning opening or a starting opening.

Below the first special symbol display 8a, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first starting winning opening 13, that is, the first reserved memory number (reserved memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting winning memory) is displayed 4 The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a which consists of two indicators is provided. The 1st special symbol reservation storage indicator 18a increases the number of the indicator which lights up whenever there is an effective starting winning a prize. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display device 8a is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

Below the second special symbol display device 8b, a second special symbol reservation storage display device 18b consisting of four display units for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second starting winning opening 14, that is, the second storage amount It is provided. The second special symbol hold storage indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be turned on by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display device 8b is started, the number of lighted display devices is reduced by one.

At the lower right of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays ordinary symbols that can be identified is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display device 10 is realized by a simple and small-sized display device (for example, a 7-segment LED) that can variably display numbers 0-9. That is, the normal symbol display device 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, the small-sized display is formed, for example, in a rectangular shape.

Further, the gate 32 is provided as a structure into which only the game balls hit in the right game area of the game area 7 can enter. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the variable display of the display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started. And when the stop symbol in the normal symbol display device 10 is a predetermined symbol (hit symbol. For example, symbol "7"), the variable winning ball device 15 is in a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player for a predetermined number of times and a predetermined time. Changes to an open state that is advantageous for the player. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display device 10, there is provided a normal symbol reservation storage display device 41 having a display unit of four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32. Every time there is a passage of the game ball to the gate 32, that is, every time the game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol reservation storage display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Then, every time the variable display of the normal symbol display device 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by 1.

The game machine drives a drive motor in response to the player operating the ball operation handle 5, and uses a rotational force of the drive motor to shoot a game ball into the game area 7 (not shown). ) Is provided. The game ball shot from the hitting ball launching device enters the game area 7 through a hit ball rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends from the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first starting winning opening 13 and is detected by the first starting opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first That the first start condition that the variable display of the 1 special symbol can be started is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the effect display device 9 At, the variable display of the effect design is started. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning in the first starting winning opening 13. Unless the variable display of the first special symbol can be started, the first reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

When the game ball enters the second starting winning opening 14 and is detected by the second starting opening switch 14a, if the variable display of the second special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, the first That the second start condition that the variable display of the 2 special symbols can be started is satisfied), the variable display (variation) of the second special symbol is started on the second special symbol display 8b, and the effect display device 9 At, the variable display of the effect design is started. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to the winning of the second start winning port 14. Unless the variable display of the second special symbol can be started, the second reserved storage number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value.

The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effect) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. Variable display of the effect design as the design of. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display device 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, and when the big jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the big hit as a big hit display result on the effect display device 9 is recalled. A combination of such effect symbols is stopped and displayed.

In addition, in the lower part of the display screen of the effect display device 9, a first reservation storage display section 18c for displaying the first reservation storage number and a second reservation storage display section 18d for displaying the second reservation storage number are formed. It An area (total reserved storage display unit) may be provided to display the total number (total reserved storage number), which is the total of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. In this way, if the total pending storage display unit for displaying the total number is provided, it is possible to easily grasp the total number of satisfied execution conditions for which the variable display start condition is not satisfied.

In addition, as a structure into which only the game balls hit in the right game area of the game area 7 can enter, below the variable winning award ball device 15, a second special winning opening 71 having a second special winning opening 71 is provided. The prize winning ball device 20 is provided, and further below that, a first special variable prize winning ball device 60 having a first big winning opening 72 is provided. The first special variable winning ball device 60 includes an opening/closing plate 68 that opens and closes the first special winning opening 72, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, the second. In the special game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is displayed on the special symbol display device 8b, the open/close plate 68 is controlled to be in the open state by the solenoid 21 to win the prize. The first special winning opening 72, which is an area, is opened. The game ball that has entered the first big winning opening 72 is detected by the first count switch 65 and the second count switch 64.

A V winning switch 63 is provided above the second count switch 64. When the game ball is detected by the V winning switch 63, after the big hit game is finished, it is controlled to a probability change state described later. Above the V winning switch 63, a V lid 62 used as an openable/closable movable member is provided. The V lid 62 is normally closed and is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 69 at a predetermined timing. The game ball that has won the second big winning opening 71 rolls on the V lid 62 and is detected by the first count switch 65. When the V lid 62 is opened at a predetermined timing, it is detected by the V winning switch 63 and the second count switch 64.

In addition, the second special variable winning ball device 20 includes an opening/closing plate 28 that opens and closes the second special winning opening 71, and when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is displayed on the first special symbol display device 8a, In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the second special symbol display device 8b, the open/close plate 28 is controlled by the solenoid 21 to be in the open state. The second special winning opening 71 as the winning area is opened. The game ball that has entered the second special winning opening 71 is detected by the third count switch 23.

In the pachinko game machine 1, depending on the game situation, the player shoots a game ball so that "left hitting" which aims at the left game area and "right hitting" which aims at the right game area are used differently, so that the change occurs. The game state and the production state are controlled so that a rich game can be enjoyed. In a normal gaming state (a gaming state other than during a big hit game and during a time saving), the player hits left and shoots a game ball aiming at the first start winning opening 13. Then, the big hit display result is derived and displayed, and when the big hit game state is controlled, the player starts right hitting. During the big hit game state, a game ball is shot aiming at the first special variable winning ball device 60 and the second special variable winning ball device 20. Then, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, it is controlled to a time saving state described later. The time saving state ends when the number of times of variable display reaches 100 times or 150 times or when it is controlled to the big hit game state. During the time saving state, a game ball is shot aiming at the second start winning hole 14 formed in the variable winning ball device 15.

Further, in each of the first special variable winning ball device 60 and the second special variable winning ball device 20, a flow-down passage for flowing down and collecting the entered game balls is provided inside and on the back side of the game board 6. ing. Particularly, in the present embodiment, in the game area 7, a portion corresponding to the downflow passage is transparent so that the player can visually recognize a part of the downflow passage 600 of the first special variable winning ball device 60. Resin member).

In addition, a prepaid card unit (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a “card unit”) that enables a ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

Here, the configurations of the first special variable winning ball device 60 and the downflow passage 600 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. In FIG. 2, the flow-down direction of the game ball drawn in a circle in the figure is indicated by a thick arrow.

The flow-down passage 600 includes a sloped passage 601 that obliquely descends to the lower left when viewed from the front, a left-side passage 67 that extends vertically downward from the lower end of the sloped passage 601, and a right-side passage that branches in the middle of the sloped passage 601 and extends vertically downward. 66 and. In this way, the right side passage 66 is provided on the upstream side (front side) of the left side passage 67 in the flow down direction of the game balls in the down flow passage 600. A V-winning switch 63 is provided in the middle of the right passage 66. A specific area in the right passage 66 where the V winning switch 63 is provided is referred to as a V winning area 63a. By passing the game ball through the V winning area 63a (detected by the V winning switch 63), it is controlled to a probability change state described later after the end of the big hit game. In addition, the V winning area 63a is provided with a decorative plate displayed as "V". Such a game ball entering the V winning area 63a is called a V winning.

At the lower end of the left side passage 67, a first count switch 65 for detecting a game ball that has entered the left side passage 67 is provided. At the lower end of the right side passage 66, a second count switch 64 for detecting a game ball that has entered the right side passage 66 is provided. The downflow passage portion (excluding the V winning area 63a portion) from the lower side of the first special variable winning ball device 60 to the respective switches of the first count switch 65 and the second count switch 64 is configured to be transparent. .. The first count switch 65 and the second count switch 64 are used to count the number of winning prizes during the round. The V winning area 63a may be configured to be transparent.

A branch opening 602 to the right side passage 66 of the inclined passage 601 is formed on the bottom surface side at an intermediate position in the extending direction of the inclined passage 601. A V lid 62 formed of a lid is provided above the branch opening 602 so as to cover the branch opening 602. The V lid 62 is provided to prevent the game ball from entering the right passage 66. The V-cover 62 can open and close the branch port 602 by rotating in the up-down direction with a pivot shaft 520 provided at the downstream end of the branch port 602 as an axis. The V lid 62 is driven by the solenoid 69 to open and close the branch port 602.

Before the solenoid 69 is driven, as shown in FIG. 2A, the V lid 62 is in a closed state in which the branch opening 602 is closed (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a regulated state), and the game ball is in the left passage 67. It is possible to enter, but the game ball cannot enter the right passage 66. In such a closed state, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 60 is detected by the first count switch 65. When the solenoid 69 is driven, as shown in FIG. 2B, the V lid 62 rotates in a direction to open the branch opening 602, the game ball can enter the right passage 66, and the game ball enters the left passage 67. It is in an open state where it cannot enter (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a passing state). In such an open state, the game ball that has entered the first special variable winning ball device 60 is detected by the second count switch 64.

At the end of driving the solenoid 69, the V lid 62 rotates in the direction of closing the branch opening 602, and as shown in FIG. 2A, the game ball cannot enter the right side passage 66 and the left side passage 67 is played. It becomes a closed state where the ball can enter.

In the big hit game state, the first special variable winning ball device 60 and the second special variable winning ball device 20 are repeatedly and continuously controlled to open and close. In the repeat continuation control, a state in which the second special variable winning ball device 20 or the first special variable winning ball device 60 is opened is called a round (hereinafter, also referred to as R). Therefore, the repeat continuation control is also called round control. In the present embodiment, in the big hit game state, when the game ball enters the right passage 66 formed in the first special variable winning ball device 60 (passes the V winning area 63a), a special advantage for the player is given. As a gaming state, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the jackpot probability is controlled to a probability improving state (probability variation state) which is higher than the normal state (non-probability variation state). Probabilistic states are also called high-probability states, and non-probable-variable states are also called low-probability states. The probability variation state is an abbreviation for stochastic variation state and is also called a high probability state.

The entire surface of the game board 6 may be formed of a transparent member, or only the periphery of the first special variable winning ball device 60 may be formed of a transparent member, and at least the game ball flowing down the passage is the right passage 66. It suffices for the player to be able to determine whether or not the game has entered.

Next, the state of the game balls in the first special variable winning ball device 60 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 2A, in the first special variable winning ball device 60, the opening and closing plate 68 is controlled by the solenoid 61 to be in the open state, so that the first special winning opening 72 is in the open state and the game ball is It becomes an open state that can enter. The game ball rolls or jumps on the opening/closing plate 68 and contacts the opening/closing plate 68, or directly enters the first big winning opening 72 and flows downward on the inclined passage 601. However, when the V lid 62 is controlled to be in the closed state as shown in FIG. 2A, no matter how much the game ball enters from the first special winning opening 72, the branch opening 602 to the right passage 66 is formed. Since it is closed by the V lid 62, the game ball is not guided to the right passage 66. As an example, the flow-down passage 600 of the present embodiment is configured so that the game ball that has entered from the first special winning opening 72 passes the position of the V lid 62 (branch opening 602) after approximately 0.3 seconds. There is.

In such a case, the game ball rolls on the V lid 62 in the closed state, is guided to the left passage 67, and is detected by the first count switch 65. Then, the game ball detected by the first count switch 65 is guided to the back side of the game board 6.

As shown in FIG. 2B, the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to an open state in which a game ball can enter from the first special winning opening 72, and the V lid 62 is controlled to an open state. If it is, the game ball that has entered from the first big winning opening 72 rolls down the inclined passage 601, is guided from the opened branch opening 602 to the right passage 66, and the V winning switch 63 provided in the V winning area 63a. Is detected by the first count switch 65. Then, the game ball detected by the first count switch 65 is guided to the back side of the game board 6. In this case, the gaming state after the big hit is controlled to be a high probability state.

The V lid 62 only needs to be capable of restricting the entry of the game ball into the right passage 66, and may have a shape other than the lid body shown in the present embodiment. For example, the V lid 62 is formed of a rod-shaped member, is accommodated in a predetermined hole when the entry of the game ball into the right passage 66 is not restricted, and restricts the entry of the game ball into the right passage 66. At this time, by projecting in the width direction of the branch opening 602, the entry of the game ball into the right passage 66 is restricted (the inflow of the game ball into the right passage 66 is restricted by the rod-shaped member). It may be.

Further, in this embodiment, the configuration example in which the downflow passage 600 is visible (transparent) is shown, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the downflow passage 600 may be invisible (opaque). By doing so, it becomes impossible for the player to visually recognize whether or not the probability change state is established. Further, the downflow passage 600 may be translucent. In this way, it becomes difficult for the player to visually recognize whether or not the probability change state will occur.

Further, a count switch for counting the number of winning prizes may be provided near the entrance of the inclined passage 601. With this configuration, the first count switch 65 and the second count switch 64 can be used in common. Alternatively, the V winning switch 63 may be used for both the winning number and the V winning.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a hit type table. In the hit type table of FIG. 3, the jackpot probability after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the base after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the fluctuation time after the jackpot gaming state is finished, and the number of times of opening in the jackpot ( The number of rounds), the opening time of each round, and the opening mode in each round are shown.

Specifically, in the jackpot gaming state, after the first special variable winning ball device 60 or the second special variable winning ball device 20 is in the open state, the end condition of a predetermined open state (a predetermined period in the open state ( For example, the closed state is set in response to the elapse of 29 seconds) or the establishment of a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls, which is an opening end condition. Here, the first special variable winning ball device 60 is in the open state in the rounds other than the 13th round and the 15th round among the 15 rounds. Further, the second special variable winning ball device 20 is in the open state in the 13th and 15th rounds of the 15 rounds. When the opening ending condition is satisfied, the continuation right is generated, and the first special variable winning ball device 60 or the second special variable winning ball device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until the number of times of opening in the jackpot gaming state reaches 15 rounds (final round), which is a predetermined upper limit value.

Of the "big hit", after being controlled to the big hit game state, the probability change state (probability change state of the probability change state that is more likely to be decided as a big hit than the normal state (normal game state that is not the probability change state)) It is an abbreviation, and the type (type) of a big hit that shifts to a high probability state is called a “probable variation big hit”. Further, in the present embodiment, accompanying the probability variation state, the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or the effect symbol may be controlled to be a time saving state in which the variation time is shorter than the non-time saving state.

In this way, by shifting to the time saving state, the variation time of the special symbol and the effect symbol is shortened, so when the time saving state is reached, an effective starting winning is likely to occur and a jackpot game may be performed. Increase. Note that, of the "big hits", the kind of big hits that are not shifted to the probability changing state after being controlled to the big hit game state for 15 rounds are called "normal big hits".

Also, of the “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit game state for 15 rounds, of the big hits that shift to the probability changing state, the kind of big hit that makes the effect mode after the big hit game state the same effect mode as the normal state ( Type) is called "hidden probability variation big hit". Here, the effect mode is a format including various image and sound modes related to effect. For example, after the completion of the probability variation big hit, the probability variation effect mode is set, and it is shown that the probability variation state is indicated by the background, the character, the music, or the like indicating the probability variation state. In addition, after the normal big hit or the hidden probability variation big hit, the common effect mode is set, and the common background, characters, music, etc. are not known whether the state after the big hit is a high probability state or a low probability state.

In addition, by increasing the frequency with which the variable winning ball device 15 is opened in association with the probability changing state or the time saving state, the frequency with which the game balls enter the variable winning ball device 15 is increased to the variable winning ball device 15. There is a case where it is controlled to an electric power support control state that facilitates winning (high entry, high frequency). Since the power control support state is a high base state as described later, it will be mainly referred to as a high base state in the following description.

Here, the power control support control will be described. As the electric Chu support control, the variation time of the normal symbol (the time from the start of variation display to the time of deriving and displaying the display result) is shortened to derive and display the display result early (normal symbol shortening control), normal symbol Control to increase the probability that the stop symbol becomes a winning symbol (normal symbol probability variation control), control to lengthen the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 (opening time extension control), and increase the number of times the variable winning ball device 15 is opened. The control (control to increase the number of times of opening) is performed. When such control is performed, the ratio of time during which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is higher than when the control is not performed. Therefore, the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased. And the game ball is easy to start winning (the execution condition of the variable display on the special symbol display devices 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established). By this control, the winning frequency to the second starting winning opening 14 increases, so that the gaming state in which the frequency of establishing the second starting condition and/or the execution frequency of the variable display of the second special symbol increases.

The state (high-frequency state) in which the winning frequency to the second start winning port 14 is increased by the electric Chu support control is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out as a prize ball according to the winning number to the number of balls to be launched. Since the "base" is in a higher state than when the control is not performed, it is called "high base state". Further, when such control is not performed, it is called "low base state". Further, such control is control for facilitating the winning of the variable winning ball device 15, that is, the variable winning ball device 15 by supporting the winning by the electric tulip, and is referred to as “electric chew support control”.

In this embodiment, as a term indicating a state of jackpot probability, a "high-probability state (probability variation state)" and a "low-probability state (non-probability variation state)" are used as a term indicating a combination of base states. , "High base state (electricity chew support control state)" and "low base state (non-electricity chew support control state)".

In addition, in this embodiment, "low-probability low-base state", "low-probability high-base state", and "high-probability high-base state" are used as terms indicating the combination of the state of the jackpot probability and the state of the base. To use. The “low-probability low-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a low-probability state, and a base state is a low-base state. The “low-probability high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a low-probability state, and a base state is a high-base state. The “high-probability-high-base state” is a state in which a state with a big hit probability is a high-probability state and a base state is a high-base state.

As shown in FIG. 3, as the 15-round big hits, a plurality of kinds of big hits are provided, including a normal big hit, a hidden probability big hit, and a probability big hit. The normal jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a low-probability state (non-probable variation state), a high base state (low-probability high base state), and a time saving state after the 15 rounds of the jackpot game state have ended. In a normal big hit, such a low accuracy and high base state is satisfied until the variable display is executed 100 times a predetermined number of times or until the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first. It continues for a period of time. Further, in the normal big hit, as the opening mode of the round during the big hit game state, the special winning opening is opened for 29 seconds in 1 to 12R, and the special winning opening is opened for 0.5 seconds in 13 to 15R.

Further, the hidden probability variation jackpot is a jackpot that is controlled to a high probability state (probability variation state), a high base state (high precision high base state), and a time saving state after the 15 rounds of the jackpot gaming state have ended. In the hidden probability variation big hit, such a high accuracy high base state has a condition that the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times 150 times or a condition that the next big hit occurs, whichever is earlier. It will continue for a period until it is established. Further, in the hidden probability variable big hit, as the opening mode of the round during the big hit game state, the special winning opening is opened for 29 seconds in 1 to 12R, and the special winning opening is opened for 0.5 seconds in 13 to 15R. In this way, in the hidden probability variable big hit, the opening mode of the round similar to the normal big hit is executed.

In addition, the probability variation big hit is a controlled big hit that shifts to a high probability state (probability variation state), a high base state (high accuracy high base state), and a time saving state after the 15 rounds of big hit game states. In the probability variation big hit, such a condition that the high accuracy and high base state is executed until the variable display is executed a predetermined number of times of 150 times or the condition until the next big hit occurs, whichever comes first. It continues for a period of time. Further, in the probability variation big hit, as the opening mode of the round in the big hit game state, the special winning opening is opened in 29 seconds in 1 to 15R.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. Note that FIG. 4 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing programs for game control (game progress control), a RAM 55 as a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations according to the programs, and an I/O port section. Including 57. The game control microcomputer 560 is a 1-chip microcomputer in which the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates a hardware random number (random number generated by a hardware circuit).

Further, the RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, a part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on a power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are saved for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot supply power). In particular, at least data according to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means (such as a special symbol process flag) and the data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM.

In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 54, so that hereinafter, the game control microcomputer 560 (or the CPU 56) executes (or performs processing). Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. This also applies to the microcomputers mounted on other substrates than the main substrate 31.

The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to make a big hit based on the display result of the variable display of the special symbol. The random number circuit 503 updates the numerical data according to the set update rule within the numerical range in which the initial value (for example, 0) and the upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and is generated at random timing. Based on the fact that the numerical value data is read (extracted) at the time of starting winning, a random number generating function is provided in which the numerical value data read becomes a random value. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 has a function of setting an initial value of the numerical data updated by the random number circuit 503.

In addition, the game control of the detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the first count switch 65, the second count switch 64, the V winning switch 63, and the third count switch 23. The input driver circuit 58 to be supplied to the microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, the solenoid 61 for opening and closing the first special variable winning ball device 60 forming the first big winning opening, the solenoid 69 for opening and closing the V lid 62, and the second big winning. The output circuit 59 that drives the solenoid 21 that opens and closes the second special variable winning ball device 20 that forms the mouth according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31.

Further, the game control microcomputer 560, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b that displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the normal symbol display device 10 that displays the ordinary symbol in a variable manner, and the first special symbol reserved memory. The display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol hold storage display 18b and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 is performed.

The effect control board 80 is mounted with the effect control microcomputer 100 including the effect control CPU 101, the ROM 102, the RAM 103, the VDP 109, the I/O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores programs and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The ROM 102 and the RAM 103 may be built in the effect control microcomputer 100. The VDP 109 cooperates with the effect control microcomputer 100 to control the display of the effect display device 9.

The effect control microcomputer 100 instructs the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77 that passes the signal only in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. In addition to performing the variable display control of the effect display device 9, the display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side is performed via the lamp driver board 35 and the speaker 27 is performed via the audio output board 70. Various effect controls such as controlling the sound output of are performed.

In addition, the effect control CPU 101 sends an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122, from the trigger sensor 121 to the input port of the I/O port unit 105. Enter via. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the push button 120, from the push sensor 124 via the input port of the I/O port unit 105. To do. In addition, the effect control CPU 101 inputs an operation detection signal, which is an information signal indicating that the player has operated the operation rod of the stick controller 122, from the tilt direction sensor unit 123 to the I/O port unit 105. Enter through the port. Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a drive signal to the vibrator motor 126 via the output port of the I/O port unit 105 to cause the stick controller 122 to vibrate.

The CPU 560 determines that any of the first starting port switch 13a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the first count switch 65, the second count switch 64, and the third count switch 23 is turned on. In response to the winning detection based on, the payout control command (prize ball number signal) indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control board 37. The payout control board 37 is equipped with a payout control microcomputer and drives the ball payout device 97 in response to a payout control command to perform control for paying out prize balls.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an opening mode of the special variable winning ball device, an opening mode of the V lid, and a notification mode in various jackpots. The opening mode of the first special variable winning ball device 60, the V lid 62, and the second special variable winning ball device 20 differs depending on the type of big hit. In FIG. 5, the opening modes of the first special variable winning ball device 60, the V lid 62, and the second special variable winning ball device 20 are shown for each of the probability variation big hit, the normal variation big hit, and the hidden probability variation big hit.

In FIG. 5, the low level of the graph shows the closed state, and the high level shows the open state. In the case of a probability variation big hit, the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is opened for a long time (29 seconds) at 1R to 12R and 14R. Further, the opening/closing plate 28 of the second special variable winning ball device 20 is opened for a long time (29 seconds) at 13R and 15R. Also, since the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 opens the second R, a predetermined number (here, one) of game balls have entered the first special winning opening 72, V The lid 62 opens. The V lid 62 is maintained in an open state until the end of 2R, and is closed at the end of 2R. In the probability variation big hit, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 72 and pass through the V winning area 63a (V winning switch 63) in the 2R, due to such an opening mode. ..

If the V winning switch 63 is turned on in 2R, V winning promotion notification is executed in 12R. The V winning promotion notification is a notification for promoting the V winning. Specifically, a display such as “Aim for V win in next round” is displayed on the screen of the effect display device 9. Here, in the present embodiment, the V winning is generated in the 2R, but the notification of the V winning is not executed during the 2R. The notification of the V winning is executed when the game ball enters the second special winning opening 71 and the game ball is detected by the third count switch 23 in 13R, which is next to 12R in which the V winning promotion notification is executed. To be done. In this way, since the fact that the V prize has occurred during the round game different from the round in which the actual V prize has occurred is notified, the V prize notification effect executed in the 13th round is also called a pseudo V prize notification effect. .. It can be said that the pseudo V-prize notification production is a production related to the game ball having passed through the V-winning area 63a.

Next, an opening manner of the first special variable winning ball device 60, the V lid 62, and the second special variable winning ball device 20 in the case of a normal big hit will be described. In the case of a normal big hit, the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is opened for a long time (29 seconds) at 1R to 12R. Further, the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is opened at 14R for a short time (0.5 seconds). Further, the opening/closing plate 28 of the second special variable winning ball device 20 is opened for a short time (0.5 seconds) at 13R and 15R. Further, the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 opens the 14th R, and after closing, the V lid 62 is opened for a short time (0.5 seconds). Further, even if the game ball accidentally enters the first big winning opening 72 in the round in which the normal jackpot is opened for a short time, the V lid 62 does not open from the first count and the second count starts from the second count. Open. In the normal jackpot, the V lid 62 remains closed until the end of 14R, so that no V winning is generated. In addition, the V winning award promotion notification in 12R which has been executed in the probability variation big hit is not executed.

Next, an opening mode of the first special variable winning ball device 60, the V lid 62, and the second special variable winning ball device 20 in the case of a hidden probability variable big hit will be described. In the case of the hidden probability variation big hit, the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is opened for a long time (29 seconds) at 1R to 12R. Further, the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is opened at 14R for a short time (0.5 seconds). Further, the opening/closing plate 28 of the second special variable winning ball device 20 is opened for a short time (0.5 seconds) at 13R and 15R. Also, since the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 opens the second R, a predetermined number (here, 1) of game balls have entered the first special winning opening 72, V The lid 62 opens. The V lid 62 is maintained in an open state until the end of 2R, and is closed at the end of 2R. In the hidden probability variation big hit, the game ball can enter the first big winning opening 72 and pass through the V winning area 63a (V winning switch 63) in the second round by such an opening mode. Become. In addition, the V winning award promotion notification in 12R which has been executed in the hidden probability variation big hit is not executed. Further, in the hidden probability variation jackpot, even if a V prize is generated, the game ball does not enter the second big winning opening 71 because the 13R is open for a short time. Therefore, unlike the probability variation big hit, the V winning notification is not executed in 13R.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the probability variation big hit and the hidden probability variation big hit, when the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be in the open state in the 2R, the V lid 62 is controlled to be in the open state. That is, the V lid 62 is controlled to the open state at the timing when the V winning is generated. On the other hand, in the normal big hit, the V lid 62 is controlled to be closed when the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be open in the second round. Then, at 14R, the V lid 62 is controlled to be in the open state after the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be in the closed state. That is, the V lid 62 is controlled to the open state at the timing when the V winning is not generated.

By doing this, the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be in the open state at the 2nd round in any big hit, so that only the open/close state of the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is I don't know if a V-win will occur. By doing so, it is possible to increase the difficulty of determining whether or not the game ball can pass through the V winning area 63a and improve the enjoyment of the game.

Further, the V lid 62 is controlled to the open state of the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60, and is opened at the second count after the game ball is counted once by the first count switch 65. Controlled. In this way, while increasing the difficulty of determining whether or not the game ball can pass the V winning area 63a in any round, the game ball accidentally enters the first big winning opening 72 at the first count (accidentally left. It is possible to prevent accidental passage such as the game ball passing through the V winning area 63a. For example, in a round where a big jackpot is usually opened for a short time, even if a game ball accidentally enters the first big winning opening 72, the V lid 62 does not open from the first count, so that the game is surely played. It is possible to prevent the ball from passing through the V winning area 63a.

Further, in the probability variation big hit, the V winning notification notification effect related to the game ball having passed through the V winning area 63a is not executed in the second R when the V winning occurs. Then, after the game ball has passed through the V winning area 63a, the game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball device 20, and the game ball has been detected by the third count switch 23. V winning notification effect) is executed. Also, as shown in the hidden probability variation big hit, if the game ball does not enter the second special variable winning ball device 20 after the game ball has passed through the V winning area 63a, the V winning notification effect is not executed. By doing this, since it is notified that the V winning has occurred at a timing different from the actual V winning area 63a, it is possible to improve the interest in the production related to the game ball passing through the V winning area 63a. be able to.

In addition, the probability variation big hit is notified of the winning promotion, but the normal big hit and the hidden probability variation big hit are not notified of the winning promotion. Specifically, in the probability variation big hit, the opening/closing plate 28 of the second special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to be in the open state (the control state is kept open for a long time) to perform the winning promotion notification. Then, the opening plate 28 of the second special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to be in the closed state (is controlled to be in the opened state for a short time), and the winning promotion notification is not performed. By doing so, the player can be made to pay attention to the opening mode of the second special variable winning ball device 20.

Next, the effect mode after the jackpot is finished will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the effect mode and the number of changes in various jackpots. In the probability variation big hit, the big hit effect executed in the big hit ends at the end of the big hit, and if a V winning is generated, the probability variation effect mode is controlled thereafter. The probability variation effect mode is continued until the variable display is executed 150 times. Then, after the fifteenth change display, the normal effect mode is controlled. Here, the probability variation effect mode is a mode indicating that the current game state is a high probability state (probability variation state). In the probability variation effect mode, an effect indicating that the manner of the effect displayed on the effect display device 9 or the sound output from the speaker 27 is in the high probability state is executed. The normal effect mode is a mode in which the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27 indicate that the current game state is a low probability state.

Further, in the normal big hit, the big hit effect executed in the big hit ends at the end of the big hit, and then the common effect mode is controlled. The common effect mode is continued until the variable display is executed 100 times. Then, after the 101st change display, the normal effect mode is controlled. Here, the common effect mode is a mode in which a common effect is executed regardless of whether the current game state is a high probability state or the current game state is a low probability state. The common effect mode is executed after the big hit ends in the normal big hit and the hidden probability variation big hit. That is, when the common effect mode is executed, it is possible not to know whether the current game state is the high probability state or the low probability state from the effect state.

In the hidden probability variable big hit, the big hit effect executed in the big hit ends at the end of the big hit, and then, in the same manner as the normal big hit, the common effect mode is controlled. Then, the common effect mode is continued until the variable display is executed 100 times. Then, the variable display is controlled to the probability variation effect mode after the 101st time, and the variable display is controlled to the normal effect mode after the 151st time. The probability variation effect mode after the end of the common effect mode may be the same or different between the probability variation big hit and the hidden probability variation big hit.

In this way, when the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 63a (normal big hit), and when the game ball does not enter the second special variable winning ball device 20 after passing through the V winning area 63a ( In the case of hidden probability variation big hit), the effects executed after the big hit are controlled to a common effect mode. Then, in the case where the variable display is the specific trigger that 100 times have passed in the state where the game ball has passed the V winning area 63a, it is controlled to the high probability state by executing the probability variation effect mode. Be informed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by diversifying the production.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows. (1) Random R: A random counter for determining whether to make a big hit. Random R is updated by 1 at 10 MHz, added and updated from 0, and then updated up to 65535, which is the upper limit thereof, and then added and updated again from 0. (2) Random 1 (MR1): This is a random counter (for determining big hit type) that determines the big hit type to be either probability big hit, normal big hit, or hidden probability big hit. (3) Random 2 (MR2): This is a random counter that determines the opening pattern of the V lid 62 (for determining the opening pattern) in each of the probability variation big hit, the normal probability jackpot, and the hidden probability variation big hit. (4) Random 3 (MR3): A random counter for determining the type (type) of the variation pattern (for determining the variation pattern type). (5) Random 4 (MR4): A random counter (for fluctuation pattern determination) that determines a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time). (6) Random 5 (MR5): A random counter for determining whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for determining a normal symbol hit). (7) Random 6 (MR6): A random counter for determining the initial value of Random 5 (for determining the initial value of Random 5).

In this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state as an advantageous state advantageous to the player is determined based on the value of the jackpot determination random number (random R). Then, based on the value of the big hit type determination random number (random 1), which of the plurality of kinds of big hits of the normal big hit as the big hit game state, the probability variation big hit, and the hidden probability variation big hit is decided. To do. At this time, the big hit symbol may be determined based on the value of Random 1. In addition, the opening pattern of the V lid 62 is determined based on the value of the random number for determining the opening pattern (random 2) at different rates depending on the determined type of jackpot.

Further, the variation pattern is first included in the variation pattern type determined by using the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) to determine the variation pattern type and using the variation pattern determination random number (random 4). It decides on the fluctuation pattern. As such, in this embodiment, the variation pattern is determined by the two-stage lottery process. The variation pattern type is a group of a plurality of variation patterns grouped according to the characteristics of the variation mode. One or more fluctuation patterns belong to the fluctuation pattern type.

In this embodiment, in the case of a big hit, the variation patterns are classified into a normal reach variation pattern type with normal reach and a super reach variation pattern type with super reach. Such fluctuation pattern types are selected at a predetermined ratio. Further, in the case of being out of alignment, it is classified into a normal variation pattern type which is a variation pattern type without reach, a normal reach variation pattern type, and a super reach variation pattern type.

In such a variation pattern type, when the display result is off, the selection ratio of the variation pattern type is different between the time saving state and the time saving state (in the time saving state, the selection ratio is different from that in the time saving state. Therefore, the ratio of selecting a variation pattern type with a short variation display time such as a normal variation pattern type is set to be high). Thus, the variable display time is shortened.

By the way, such a variation pattern type is set so that the selection ratios are different when the number of reserved memories of each special symbol to be displayed in variation is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, and when the number is less than the predetermined number. When the number of reserved storage of each special symbol to be variably displayed is a predetermined number or more, compared with when the number of reserved storage of each special symbol is less than the predetermined number, the number-of-holds shortening control that shortens the variable display time is executed. You may do so. For example, in the number-of-holds-shortening control state, it is set so that the rate of selection of a variation pattern type having a shorter variation display time, such as a normal variation pattern type, is higher than in the case of not in the number-of-holding number reduction control state. The average time of the variable display time may be shorter than that in the case where the number of held reservations reduction control is not performed. Further, in the hold number reduction control, even when the same change pattern type is selected, the change display time itself of the change pattern type may be shortened compared to when the hold number reduction control state is not set.

Further, the variation pattern may be a one-step determination method in which the variation pattern is determined by one random number lottery, instead of the two-step determination method in which the variation pattern type is determined and then the variation pattern is determined.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a big hit determination table and a big hit type determination table. These tables are stored in the ROM 54.

FIG. 8A is an explanatory diagram showing a jackpot determination table. The big hit determination table is a set of data stored in the ROM 54, and is a table in which a big hit determination value to be compared with random 1 is set. The big hit judgment table includes a normal time (non-probability change time) big hit judgment table used in a normal state (a game state that is not a probability change state, that is, a non-probability change state), and a probability change time big hit judgment table used in a probability change state.

In the normal-time jackpot determination table, each numerical value described in the left column of FIG. 8(A) is set as a jackpot determination value, and in the probability variation jackpot determination table, it is described in the right column of FIG. 8(B). Each numerical value is set as a jackpot judgment value. The big hit judgment value set in the big hit judgment table during the probability change is the same as the big hit judgment value set in the normal big hit judgment table (the big hit judgment value in normal time or the first big hit judgment value). Since the unique jackpot determination value is added, a larger number of jackpot determination values (referred to as a probability variation jackpot determination value or a second jackpot determination value) than in the probability variation jackpot determination table are set. As a result, the probability variation state is determined to be a big hit with a higher probability than the normal state.

The CPU 56 extracts the count value of the random number circuit 503 and compares the extracted value with the value of the big hit judging random number (random 1) at a predetermined time. The big hit judging random number value is shown in FIG. When it matches any of the jackpot determination values shown, it is determined to be a jackpot (normal jackpot or probability variation jackpot) for the special symbol. The “probability” shown in FIG. 8A indicates the probability (ratio) of a big hit.

8(B) and 8(C) are explanatory diagrams showing a big hit type determination table stored in the ROM 54. FIG. 8(B) is a first special figure jackpot type determination table used to determine the jackpot type when it is determined to be a jackpot by the first special symbol. FIG. 8(C) is a second special figure big hit type determination table used to determine the big hit type when it is determined to be a big hit by the second special symbol.

In the first special figure jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8B, numerical values that are compared with the value of random 1 for jackpot type determination are “normal jackpot”, “hidden probability variation jackpot”, and “probability variation”. The jackpot determination value corresponding to each "big hit" is set. In the second special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8C, a jackpot determination value that is a numerical value that is compared with the value of random 2 and that corresponds to "probability variation jackpot" is set.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 8(B) and (C), the jackpot type determination value is also used as a determination value (a jackpot symbol determination value) for determining the jackpot symbols of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. For example, the judgment value corresponding to "normal big hit" is also set as the judgment value corresponding to "1" of the big hit symbol. The judgment value corresponding to the "hidden probability variable big hit" is also set as the judgment value corresponding to "3" of the big hit symbol. The determination value corresponding to the "probable variation big hit" is also set as the determination value corresponding to "7" of the big hit symbol.

Using such various jackpot type determination tables, the CPU 56 determines the type corresponding to the jackpot type determination value with which the value of random 1 is matched as the jackpot type, and the value of random 1 is matched as the jackpot pattern. Determine the jackpot pattern that you made. Thereby, the big hit type and the big hit symbol corresponding to the big hit type are simultaneously determined.

According to such various jackpot type determination table, for the jackpot of the second special symbol, compared to the jackpot type that can be selected in the first special symbol, the probability that "probability variation jackpot" is selected is high, and for the player There is a high rate that advantageous jackpot types are selected.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of contents of the effect control command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560. In the game control microcomputer 560, as shown in FIG. 9, various effect control commands are transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 according to the game control state.

Main commands in FIG. 9 will be described. Command 80XX (H) is a production control command (variation pattern command) for designating a variation pattern of the effect symbol that is variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the variable display of the special symbol (corresponding to each variation pattern XX. ). That is, when a unique number is given to each of the usable fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. 9, there is a fluctuation pattern command corresponding to each of the fluctuation patterns specified by the number. “(H)” indicates a hexadecimal number. The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the command 80XX(H), the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect display device 9 to start the variable display of effect symbols.

The command 8C01(H) is a display result 1 designation command (deletion designation command) indicating that it has been determined to be a loss. The command 8C02 (H) is a display result 2 designation command (normal jackpot designation command) indicating that the normal jackpot is determined. The command 8C03(H) is a display result 3 designation command (hidden probability variation big hit designation command) indicating that the hidden probability variation big hit is determined. The command 8C04 (H) is a display result 4 designation command (probability variation jackpot designation command) indicating that the probability variation jackpot is determined.

Command 8D01 (H) is a first symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the first special symbol is started. Command 8D02 (H) is a second symbol variation designation command indicating that the variable display of the second special symbol is started. The command 8F00 (H) is a command (designation designation command) for designating the end of the variation of the first and second special symbols.

The command 9000 (H) is a command for designating initialization (designating to display an initial screen at power-on) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. The command 9200(H) is a command for designating restoration of a power outage (designating to display a power outage restoration screen) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is restarted. The command 9F00(H) is a command for designating a demonstration waiting for a customer.

Command A001 (H) is a normal jackpot start designating command that designates the start of the normal jackpot gaming state. Command A002 (H) is a hidden certainty variation big hit start designation command for designating the start of the hidden certainty variation big hit game state. Command A003 (H) is a probability variation big hit start designation command for designating the start of the probability variation big hit game state. A1XX (H) is an effect control command (a special winning opening open designation command) indicating a display during opening of the number (round) of the special winning opening (first special winning opening 72 or second special winning opening 71) indicated by XX. ). A2XX(H) is an effect control command (designated command after opening the special winning opening) indicating the closing of the number (round) special winning opening (first special winning opening 72 or second special winning opening 71) indicated by XX. ..

The command A301(H) is a normal jackpot end designating command for designating the end of the normal jackpot gaming state. The command A302(H) is a hidden certainty variation big hit end designation command for designating the end of the hidden certainty variation big hit game state. Command A303 (H) is a probability variation big hit end designation command for designating the end of the probability variation big hit game state.

The command A 401 (H) is a first start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the first starting award has been won. The command A402(H) is a second start winning a prize designating command that specifies that the second starting award has been won.

The command B000(H) is a normal state designation command that designates that the gaming state is the normal state (low probability state). The command B001 (H) is a time saving state designation command for designating that the gaming state is a time saving state (high base state). The command B002(H) is a probability variation state designation command that designates that the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state).

Command C0XX (H) is a production control command (first reserved storage number designation command) that specifies that the first reserved storage number has reached the number indicated by XX. Command C1XX (H) is an effect control command (second reserved storage designation command) that specifies that the second number of reserved storages has reached the number indicated by XX.

The command C2XX(H) and the command C3XX(H) are results of winning determination such as a big hit determination, a big hit type determination, a variation pattern type determination, etc. at the time of a start winning to the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14. It is a production control command indicating the contents. Of these, the command C2XX (H) is a symbol designating command indicating whether or not to be a big jackpot in the determination result at the time of winning, and the determination result of the type of the jackpot. Further, the command C3XX(H) is a variation type command indicating a determination result (variation pattern type determination result) of which determination value range the variation pattern type random number value is in the winning determination result. Is.

In this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not to be a big hit at the time of starting winning, whether to be a kind of big hit, and which range of judgment values of the random number for fluctuation pattern type judgment. .. Then, in the EXT data of the symbol designating command, a value designating a big hit and a value designating the type of the big hit are set, and the control for transmitting to the effect control microcomputer 100 is performed. In addition, the EXT data of the variation type command is set to a value designating the range of the determination value as the determination result of the variation pattern type, and is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this embodiment, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize whether or not the display result is a big hit based on the value set in the symbol designating command, the type of the big hit, and the variation type command. Thus, the variation pattern type can be recognized.

The command C400 (H) is a V winning generation designation command that designates that a V winning has occurred. The V winning generation designation command is a command transmitted when a game ball that has passed through the V winning area 63a is detected by the V winning switch 63. The command C401(H) is a pseudo V winning occurrence designation command that designates that a pseudo V winning has occurred. In the pseudo V-winning generation designation command, the game ball that has passed through the V-winning region 63a is detected by the V-winning switch 63, and after the V-winning has occurred, the game ball is the third count switch in the second big winning opening 28. Command sent when detected by 23.

Here, in the game control microcomputer 560, in the RAM 55, the reserved storage buffer for storing the reserved storage information of the first special symbol (also referred to as the first reserved storage buffer) and the reserved storage information of the second special symbol. A reserved storage buffer (also referred to as a second reserved storage buffer) for storing is provided. A storage area corresponding to the upper limit value (4 in this example) of the reserved storage number is secured in the reserved storage buffer. The pending storage buffer has a jackpot determination random number (random R) that is a hardware random number, a jackpot type determination random number (random 1) that is a software random number, an open pattern determination random number (random 2), and a variation pattern type determination. The random number for random use (random 3) and the random number for fluctuation pattern determination (random 4) are stored.

In this way, the storage of the above-described information relating to the starting winning in the first reserved storage buffer or the second reserved storage buffer may be referred to as “stored”. It should be noted that the variation pattern type determination random number (random 3) and the variation pattern determination random number (random 4) are not extracted at the time of starting winning and stored in the storage area in advance, but a variation pattern setting process (described later) ( You may make it extract at the time of the fluctuation start of a special symbol).

The data thus stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area are read at the start of variable display and used for variable display. In addition, before reading the data stored in the reserved specific area and the storage area at the time of starting winning, and starting the variable display for which the possibility that the variable display result will be a "big hit" is announced, a special symbol It may be used for a pre-reading notice effect that can be executed based on the pending information of the variable display of.

When there is a starting winning prize in the first starting winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14, commands such as a symbol designating command, a variation type command, a first and second reserved storage number designating command are controlled from the main board 31. It is transmitted to the substrate 80. In the start winning award reception command buffer provided in the RAM 103 of the effect control microcomputer 100, various commands such as the received symbol designating command, variation type command, first and second reserved storage number designating command are stored in association with each other. As possible, a storage area for storing data capable of specifying the received command is secured.

In this embodiment, the effect control pattern of the effect symbol performed corresponding to the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the variable display operation of the effect symbol, the reach, corresponding to a plurality of types of variation patterns. It is composed of data indicating the control contents of various effect operations such as effect display operations in effects, or various effect operations that are not accompanied by variable display of effect symbols. In addition, the notice production control pattern is composed of data or the like indicating the control content of the production operation that is the notice production executed corresponding to the notice patterns prepared in advance. Various effect control patterns correspond to various effect operations executed according to the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1, and are composed of data indicating the control content thereof.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 executes a predetermined main process, a timer interrupt is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. As a result, various game controls can be executed.

In the main processing, for example, necessary initial setting processing, normal time initializing processing, game state recovery processing other than normal time, random number circuit setting processing (initializing the random number circuit 503), display random number updating processing (variation pattern) Type determination, update processing of various random numbers such as fluctuation pattern determination), and random number update processing for initial value (update processing of initial value of count value of random number generation counter for normal symbol determination) and the like are executed.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process of steps S (hereinafter, simply referred to as “S”) 20 to S34 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process is performed to detect whether a power-off signal has been output (whether the power-on signal has been turned on) (S20). Then, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the first count switch 65, the second count switch 64, the V winning switch 63 and the third count switch 23. Is inputted and the state is judged (switch processing: S21).

Next, the CPU 56 is a first special symbol display device 8a, a second special symbol display device 8b, a normal symbol display device 10, a first special symbol reserved memory display device 18a, a second special symbol reserved memory display device 18b, a normal symbol. A display control process for controlling the display of the pending storage display 41 is executed (S22). About the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the normal symbol display device 10, a control for outputting a drive signal to each display device according to the contents of the output buffer set in S32 and S33. To execute.

In addition, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a normal symbol per determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: S23). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: S24, S25).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, the first special symbol display device 8a, the second special symbol display device 8b and the special symbol process flag for controlling the special winning opening in a predetermined order are executed according to the corresponding process, and the special symbol process. The value of the flag is updated according to the game state.

Then, a normal symbol process process is performed (S27). In the normal symbol process processing, the CPU 56 executes the corresponding process according to the normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display device 10 in a predetermined order, and the value of the normal symbol process flag is in the gaming state. Update accordingly.

Further, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending a production control command to the production control microcomputer 100 (production control command control process: S28). Further, the CPU 56 performs an information output process for outputting data such as big hit information, starting information, probability variation information, etc. supplied to the hall management computer (S29).

The CPU 56 also sets the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the first count switch 65, the second count switch 64, and the third count switch 23. Sphere processing is executed (S30).

In this embodiment, the RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 relates to ON/OFF of the solenoid in the RAM area corresponding to the output state of the output port. The content is output to the output port (S31: output process).

Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for performing special symbol effect display according to the value of the special symbol process flag in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data ( S32).

Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting the normal symbol display control data for performing the effect display of the normal symbol in the output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( S33). Further, the CPU 56 outputs the drive signal in S22 in accordance with the display control data set in the output buffer to execute the effect display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 10.

After that, the interrupt permission state is set (S34), and the process is terminated. According to the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is activated every predetermined time.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special symbol process process (S26). In the special symbol process process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process process, the starting port switch passing process is executed (S312). Then, any one of S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

In the starting opening switch passage processing, if the first starting opening switch 13a is turned on, the number of stored first reserved storage data is provided on condition that the first reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the first reserved memory number counter that counts is incremented by 1, and numerical data (for example, a big hit determination random number, a big hit type determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number) is generated from a random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number. , And a random number for fluctuation pattern determination) are extracted and stored (stored) in a storage area in the first pending storage buffer. On the other hand, if the second starting opening switch 14a is turned on, the number of stored second reserved storage data is counted on the condition that the second reserved storage number has not reached the upper limit value (for example, 4). The value of the reserved storage number counter is incremented by 1, and numerical data is generated from the random number circuit 503 or a counter for generating a software random number (for example, a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot type determination random number, a variation pattern type determination random number, and a variation pattern. (Random numbers for determination) are extracted, and a process of storing (storing) them in a storage area in the second storage buffer is executed.

The processing of S300 to S307 is the following processing. The special symbol normal process (S300) is a process for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display is a big hit. The fluctuation pattern setting process (S301) is a process of determining a fluctuation pattern and controlling the fluctuation display time timer to start counting.

The display result designation command transmission process (S302) is a process for controlling the production control microcomputer 100 to transmit a display result designation command. The special symbol changing process (S303) is a process of advancing the process to the special symbol stop process when the change display time of the change pattern selected in the change pattern setting process elapses. The special symbol stop process (S304) is a variation in the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b when the passage of the variation display time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is timed by the variation display time timer. It is a process of stopping the display and deriving and displaying the stop symbol.

The special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) is a processing for controlling the opening of the special winning opening in the first special variable winning ball device 60 or the second special variable winning ball device 20 in the case of a big hit. In the process of opening the special winning opening (S306), a control for transmitting an effect control command for a round display during the big hit game state to the effect control microcomputer 100, a process of confirming the establishment of a closing condition for the special winning opening, and the like are performed. Processing. When the closing condition of the special winning opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the big hit ending process is performed. The big hit ending process (S307) is a process for causing the effect control microcomputer 100 to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit game state has ended.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the special symbol normal process (S300) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer (S51). If there is no pending storage data in either the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the customer waiting state designation command for designating the customer waiting state mode is issued if the customer waiting state designation command has not been transmitted yet. The process for transmitting is performed (S77), and the special symbol normal process ends. Here, when the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted, a customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag indicating that the customer waiting state designation command has been transmitted is set. Then, when the special symbol normal processing after the next timer interruption is executed after transmitting the customer waiting state designation command, the customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag is set based on the fact that the customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag is set again. It is controlled not to send the wait state specification command. Such a customer waiting state designation command transmitted flag is reset when the next variable display of special symbols is started.

When there is pending storage data in the first pending storage buffer or the second pending storage buffer, the CPU 56 determines whether the first data among the data set in the pending specific area is data indicating "second". Confirm (S52). If the first data set in the reserved specific area is not data indicating "second" (that is, data indicating "first") (N of S52), the CPU 56 causes the special symbol pointer (first Data indicating "first" is set to a flag indicating whether special symbol process processing is being performed for the special symbol or special symbol process processing is being performed for the second special symbol (S53). When the first data set in the reserved specific area is data indicating "second" (Y in S52), the CPU 103 sets data indicating "second" in the special symbol pointer (S54).

In this embodiment, hereinafter, depending on whether the data indicating "first" or the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a. The variable display and the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b are executed using a common processing routine. When the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the first pending storage buffer, the variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is performed. Be done. On the other hand, when the data indicating "second" is set to the special symbol pointer, based on the pending storage data stored in the second pending storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b. Is performed.

By the control of S52 to S54, if at least one data of the second reserved storage exists in the second reserved storage buffer, the variable display of the second special symbol display device 8b based on the data of the second reserved storage, It is executed in priority to the variable display of the first special symbol display device 8a based on the data of the first reserved memory.

Next, in the RAM 55, the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of reserved memories=1 indicated by the special symbol pointer and stores it in the reserved memory buffer of the RAM 55 (S55). Specifically, the CPU 56, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of reserved memories=1 in the first reserved memory buffer. Is stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the CPU 56 reads out each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=1 in the second reserved storage buffer. The data is stored in the reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55.

Then, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer, and shifts the contents of each storage area (S56). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates “first”, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the count value of the first pending storage number counter, and the storage area of each storage area in the first pending storage buffer. Shift content. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates "second", the count value of the second reserved storage number counter is decremented by 1, and the contents of each storage area in the second reserved storage buffer are shifted.

That is, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 sets the storage area corresponding to the first reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the first reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. Each stored random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the first number of pending storages=n-1. Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, each is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n (n=2, 3, 4) in the second reserved storage buffer of the RAM 55. The random number value is stored in the storage area corresponding to the second reserved storage number=n-1.

Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective first reserved memory numbers (or the respective second reserved memory numbers) are always extracted is always the first reserved memory number (or, The second reserved memory number)=1, 2, 3, 4 and the order.

Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the reserved storage number designating command indicated by the special symbol pointer to the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the value of the reserved storage number counter indicated by the special symbol pointer after subtraction. (S57). In this case, when the value indicating "first" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to transmit the first reserved storage number designation command. When the value indicating "second" is set in the special symbol pointer, the CPU 56 controls to send the second reserved storage number designation command.

In the special symbol normal process, first, the data indicating "first" indicating that the process is executed for the first start winning opening 13, that is, "first" for indicating that the process is executed for the first special symbol , Or data indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second start winning opening 14, that is, indicating "second" indicating that the process is executed for the second special symbol. The data is set in the special symbol pointer. Then, in the subsequent processing in the special symbol process processing, processing according to the data set in the special symbol pointer is executed. Therefore, the processing of S300 to S307 can be shared between the case of targeting the first special symbol and the case of targeting the second special symbol.

Next, the CPU 56 reads a random R (random number for jackpot determination) from the pending storage buffer and executes the jackpot determination module (S61). In this case, the CPU 56 reads the big hit determination random number extracted in the starting opening switch passage process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer and the second holding storage buffer, and performs the big hit determination. The big hit determination module is a program that executes a process of comparing a predetermined big hit determination value (see FIG. 8) with a big hit determination random number, and determining that the big hit is a big hit. That is, it is a program that executes a big hit determination process.

In the jackpot determination process, when the gaming state is a probability variation state (high probability state), the probability of being a jackpot is higher than when the gaming state is a non-probability variation state (normal gaming state and time saving state). ing. Specifically, the probability variation big hit determination table (table in which the numerical values on the right side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) in which a large number of big hit determination values are set in advance and the number of big hit determination values are determined in advance. An ordinary jackpot determination table (a table in which the numerical values on the left side of FIG. 8A in the ROM 54 are set) that is set to be smaller than the hour jackpot determination table is provided. Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gaming state is the probability variation state, and when the gaming state is the probability variation state, performs the jackpot determination process using the probability variation big jackpot determination table, and the gaming state is normal. In the idle state and the time saving state, the jackpot determination table for normal time is used to perform the jackpot determination process. That is, when the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) matches any of the big hit determination values shown in FIG. 8A, the CPU 56 determines that the special symbol is a big hit. When it is decided to make a big hit (S61), the process proceeds to S71. In addition, to decide whether or not to be a big hit, it is to decide whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state, but to decide whether or not to make a stop symbol in the special symbol display device a big hit symbol But also.

The confirmation as to whether or not the current game state is the probability variation state is performed by whether or not the probability variation flag is set. The probability variation flag is set when shifting the game state to the probability variation state, and reset when ending the probability variation state. Specifically, the probability variation flag is set in the process of ending the big hit game, and then either the condition that the variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (150 times) or the condition that the next big hit is determined. When the condition of the earlier one is satisfied, the variable display of the special symbol is ended and the stop symbol is reset and displayed at the timing.

If the value of the random number for jackpot determination (random R) does not match any jackpot determination value (N of S61), the process proceeds to S75 described later.

If the value of the big hit determination random number (random R) in S61 matches any of the big hit determination values, the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag indicating that it is a big hit (S71). The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game is over. Then, as a table used to determine the jackpot type into any of a plurality of types, the first special symbol jackpot type determination table of FIG. 8 (B) and the second special symbol jackpot type of FIG. 8 (C) One of the determination tables is selected (S72). Specifically, when the special symbol pointer indicates "first", the CPU 56 selects the first special symbol big hit type determination table shown in FIG. 8(B). Further, when the special symbol pointer indicates “second”, the CPU 56 selects the second special symbol big hit type determination table of FIG. 8(C).

Next, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot type determination random number extracted in the starting opening switch passage process and stored in advance in the first holding storage buffer or the second holding storage buffer, and uses the jackpot type determination table selected in S72 to store the holding jack. The jackpot type and the jackpot symbol corresponding to the value matching the random number (random 1) for jackpot type determination stored in the buffer are determined (S73).

As shown in FIGS. 8(B) and (C), for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the relationship between the big hit type and the big hit symbol is set so that the big hit symbol is different for each big hit type, Since the big hit type and the big hit symbol are determined at the same time, the correspondence relationship between the big hit symbol and the game control according to the big hit type is simplified, so that the game control can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Further, the CPU 56 indicates the determined type of big hit and sets big hit type data in the big hit type buffer in the RAM 55 (S74). For example, when the big hit type is "normal big hit", "01" is set as big hit type data. When the big hit type is “hidden probability variable big hit”, “02” is set as big hit type data. When the big hit type is "probable variation big hit", "03" is set as big hit type data.

Next, the CPU 56 sets a stop symbol of the special symbol (S75). Specifically, when the big hit flag is not set, "-" which is a falling symbol is set as a stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit flag is set, the big hit design decided by S73 is set to the stop design of the special design according to the big hit classification decision result. That is, when the big hit type is determined to be "normal big hit", "1" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the big hit type is determined to be the "hidden probability variable big hit", "3" is set as the stop symbol of the special symbol. When the jackpot type is determined to be "probable variation jackpot", "7" is determined as a stop symbol of the special symbol.

Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (S301) (S76).

Next, the opening pattern of the V lid 62 when the jackpot is controlled will be described. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a V-lid opening pattern determination table. In the present embodiment, the number of rounds for controlling the V lid 62 to open is different depending on the type of jackpot. The data table shown in FIG. 13 is stored in the ROM 54.

In FIG. 13, the relationship between the opening pattern of the V lid 62 and Random 2 (numerical range of 0 to 89) is shown. Regarding the value of Random 2 assigned to each round number, the number assigned to each round number is shown in order to clarify the explanation. In a normal jackpot, 14R is uniformly determined as the number of open rounds of the V lid 62. In addition, in the normal jackpot, in the 14th round, the V-lid 62 is controlled to be in an open state after the first special winning opening 72 is closed. Here, in the 14 rounds in the normal jackpot, it is difficult for the game ball to enter because the first big winning opening 72 is controlled to be in the open state only for a short time. Further, even if the game ball enters the inside of the first big winning opening 72, the V lid 62 is in a closed state, so that no V winning is usually generated in a big hit.

In addition, in the hidden probability big hit and the probability big hit, the number of open rounds of the V lid 62 is determined from any of 2R, 4R, and 6R. Which of 2R, 4R, and 6R is to be set is determined at the same ratio. In 2R, 4R, and 6R, the game ball enters the first special winning opening 72, and the V lid 62 is controlled to be open at the second count of the game ball.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, control is performed to change the round for controlling the V lid 62 to be in the open state, depending on whether the normal big hit, the hidden probability big hit or the probability big hit. By doing this, it is possible to increase the difficulty of determining whether or not the game ball can pass the V winning area 63a in any round game. More specifically, since it is not known at which round number the V lid 62 is controlled to be opened depending on the type of jackpot, it may be difficult for the player to know whether or not a V winning has occurred. It will be possible.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process (S304) in the special symbol process process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets the end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process of S32 to end the variable display of the special symbol, and the first special symbol display device 8a or the second special symbol display device 8b. Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol is performed (S131). In addition, when the data indicating "first" is set to the special symbol pointer, the fluctuation of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a is ended, and "second" is indicated to the special symbol pointer. When the data is set, the variation of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b is ended. In addition, a symbol confirmation designation command is set in the effect control microcomputer 100 (S132). As a result, the symbol confirmation designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 in S28 of FIG. Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the big hit flag is set (S133). If the big hit flag is not set, the process proceeds to S139.

When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 resets the probability variation flag and the time saving flag (S134). Next, the big hit start designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S135).

Further, referring to the release pattern data stored in the ROM 54, the release mode such as the number of releases (for example, 15 times), the release time (for example, 29 seconds), the interval time between rounds (for example, 0.5 seconds), etc. Is set in a predetermined storage area (S136). Specifically, an opening mode in which the first special variable winning ball device 60 is opened in the first to twelfth rounds and the fourteenth round, and the second special variable winning ball device 20 is opened in the thirteenth and fifteenth rounds. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 55. The data of the number of releases (15 times) is set in the number-of-releases counter for counting the number of releases. Then, the V-lid opening pattern determination table shown in FIG. 13 is used to determine the V-lid opening pattern (S136A). The opening pattern of the V lid is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 55.

Further, a value corresponding to the big hit display time (for example, the time at which the effect display device 9 notifies that the big hit has occurred) is set in the special winning opening control timer (S137). After that, in the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the special winning opening control timer is decremented by 1, and when it becomes 0, the special winning opening is opened and the round is started. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the special winning opening opening preprocessing (S305) (S138), and the processing is ended.

When it is determined in S133 that the big hit flag is not set, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (S139). If the time saving flag is not set, the process proceeds to S146. When the time saving flag is set, the counter value of the time saving counter indicating the number of remaining fluctuations in the time saving state is decremented by 1 (S140). Next, the CPU 56 confirms whether the value of the hour/hour counter is 0 (S141). If the value of the hour/hour counter is 0, it is determined that the duration of the hour/hour state has ended, and the hour/hour flag is reset (S142). As a result, when the variable display, which is the deviation display result in the time saving state, is performed a specific number of times (100 times), the gaming state is changed from the time saving state to the non-time saving state. If the value of the hour/hour counter is not 0 in S141, the process proceeds to S146.

After S142, it is determined whether the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S143). If the probability variation flag is set, the probability variation flag is reset (S144). Next, the CPU 56 transmits a normal state designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 in response to the game state shifting from the time saving state to the normal state (low probability/low base state) (S145), and proceeds to S146. .. If the probability variation flag is not set in S143, the process proceeds to S145 without performing the process of S144. Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S146), and the process ends.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) in the special symbol process processing. In the special winning opening opening pre-processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special winning opening control timer by -1 (subtractive update) (S401). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0 (S402), and if the value of the special winning opening control timer is not 0, the processing ends.

When the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0, a special winning opening open designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S403). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether the round being executed is the thirteenth round (13R) or the fifteenth round (15R) (S404). In S404, the number of rounds starting from the value of the release number counter that is decremented and updated for each round is confirmed (for example, when the value of the round number counting counter that is decremented and updated from "15" is "15", the " 1 round", "14", "2nd round", "13", "3rd round").

If the value of the opening number counter is neither the value indicating the 13th round nor the value indicating the 15th round in S404, the opening of the first special winning opening is determined (S405), and the process proceeds to S407. Further, in S404, if the value of the opening number counter is a value indicating the 13th round or a value indicating the 15th round, the opening of the second special winning opening is determined (S406), and the process proceeds to S407. Then, the solenoid is driven according to the opening pattern to open the first or second special winning opening (S407), and the process proceeds to S408.

As a result, the first special variable winning ball device 60 is opened in the 1st to 12th rounds and the 14th round. In addition, the control for opening the second special variable winning ball device 20 is executed in the 13th and 15th rounds.

In S408, the release counter for counting the number of rounds is decremented by -1 (S408). Next, the CPU 56 responds to the special winning opening control timer with the maximum time during which the special winning opening can be opened (large winning opening opening time), based on the opening pattern data (for example, the data stored in the RAM 55 in S136). The special winning opening opening time (29 seconds or 0.5 seconds) is set (S409). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening process (S306) (S410), and the process is terminated.

16 and 17 are flowcharts showing the special winning opening opening process (S306) in the special symbol process process. In the processing for opening the special winning opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the special winning opening control timer by -1 (subtracts and updates) (S420).

Then, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer has become 0 (S421). When the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0, the process proceeds to S450. When the value of the special winning opening control timer is not 0, it is determined whether or not the first special winning opening is being opened (S422). Whether or not the first special winning opening is open may be determined by the value of the open count counter. If the first special winning opening is open, it is determined whether the first or second count switch is turned on (S423). If neither the first count switch nor the second count switch is on, the process ends. On the other hand, if either the first count switch or the second count switch is turned on, the winning number counter is incremented by +1 (additional update) (S424).

Next, it is determined whether or not it is the V-lid opening start round (S425). Whether or not it is the V lid opening round is determined by referring to the stored data of the V lid opening pattern determined in S136A and stored in the predetermined storage area of the RAM 55. If it is not the V lid opening start round, the process proceeds to S440. On the other hand, if it is the V-lid opening start round, it is determined whether or not the value of the winning number counter is 1 (S426). If the value of the winning number counter is not 1, the process proceeds to S440. On the other hand, if the value of the winning number counter is 1, the V lid is opened (S427).

Next, it is determined whether the probability variation determination flag is set (S428). The probability variation determination flag is a flag that is set when it is determined to be controlled to the probability variation state when a V winning occurs. If the probability variation determination flag is set, the process proceeds to S432. On the other hand, if the probability variation determination flag is not set, it is determined whether the V winning switch is turned on (S429). If the V winning switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to S432. On the other hand, if the V winning switch is turned on, the probability variation determination flag is set (S430), the V winning occurrence designation command is transmitted (S431), and the process proceeds to S432.

In S440, if it is a normal big hit, the V lid is opened at the closing timing of the first special winning opening. Then, the process proceeds to S432. Due to the relationship between S426, S427, S440 and the opening/closing timing of the first special winning opening, even if one gaming ball enters the first special winning opening, the V lid is kept closed in the case of a normal big hit. ..

When it is determined in S422 that the first special winning opening is not open, it is determined whether the second special winning opening is open (S433). If the second special winning opening is not open, the process ends. On the other hand, if the second special winning opening is open, it is determined whether or not the third count switch is turned on (S434). If the third count switch is not on, the process ends. On the other hand, if the third count switch is turned on, it is determined whether or not the pseudo V winning occurrence flag is set (S435). The pseudo-V winning occurrence flag is generated when the pseudo-V winning occurs due to the game ball entering the second special winning opening and the game ball being detected by the third count switch while the V winning is occurring. This is the flag that is set to.

If the pseudo V winning occurrence flag is not set, it is determined whether the probability variation determination flag is set (S436). If the probability variation determination flag is set, the pseudo V winning generation designation command is transmitted (S437). Next, the pseudo-V winning occurrence flag is set (S438), and the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (additional update) (S439). On the other hand, if the pseudo V winning occurrence flag is set in S435, the process proceeds to S439 to perform the processes of S436 to S438. If the probability variation determination flag is not set in S436, the process proceeds to S439 without performing the processes of S437 and S438.

Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number (for example, 9) (S432). If the value of the winning number counter is not equal to the predetermined number, the process ends.

When the value of the winning number counter is a predetermined number, the CPU 56 controls the solenoid 61 to close the first special winning opening or the solenoid 21 to close the second special winning opening. One of the two is controlled (S450). Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of clearing the value of the winning number counter (setting it to 0) (S451). Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the opening number counter is 0 (S452).

If the value of the opening number counter is 0, the jackpot end designation mand is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S453), and the jackpot end control timer is given a jackpot end time (for example, when the jackpot game is finished, the effect display is displayed. A value corresponding to the time to be notified in the device 9) is set (S454), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit ending process (S307) (S455), and the process ends.

In S452, if the value of the opening number counter is not 0, the designated mand after opening the special winning opening is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S456), and the next special winning opening control timer is displayed after the round is finished. A value corresponding to the interval time until the round starts is set (S457). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (S305) (S458), and the processing ends.

The process of S440 may be omitted, and the V lid 62 may be opened from the second count in the V lid opening start round even in the normal big hit. In such a case, the game ball does not pass through the V area even if one player accidentally wins one with a short opening.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the big hit ending process (S307) in the special symbol process process. In the big hit ending process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the special winning opening control timer in which the big hit ending time is set (S460). Then, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0 (whether or not the big hit ending time has elapsed) (S461). If the value of the special winning opening control timer is not 0, the process ends. If the value of the special winning opening control timer is 0, the big hit flag is reset (S462).

Next, the CPU 56 determines whether or not the probability variation determination flag set by passing through the V winning area is set (S463). If the probability variation determination flag is not set, the process proceeds to S472. If the probability variation determination flag is set in S463, the probability variation flag indicating the probability variation state is set (S464). Next, the probability variation state designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 (S465), the probability variation determination flag is reset (S466), and the process proceeds to S467.

In S467, the pseudo V winning occurrence flag is reset (S467), the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (S468), and the time saving number counter is set to 150 (S469). Then, the process proceeds to S470.

On the other hand, if the probability variation determination flag is not set in S463, in S472, the time saving flag indicating the time saving state is set (S472), the time saving counter is set to 100 (S473), and the process proceeds to S470. To do.

In S470, a time saving state designation command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100. Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (S300) (S471), and ends the process. It should be noted that the effect control microcomputer 100 side can recognize whether the game state is a probability change, a time saving, or a normal game state by a probability change state designation command or the like transmitted from the CPU 56.

Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the effect control main processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80.

When the power is turned on, the effect control CPU 101 starts execution of effect control main processing. In the production control main processing, first, initialization processing for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the production control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) is performed (S701). ). After that, the effect control CPU 101 shifts to the loop processing for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (S702). When the timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets the timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. In the effect control main process, if the timer interrupt flag is set (the value of the timer interrupt flag is set to 1), the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (S703) and executes the following effect control process. To do. On the other hand, if the timer interrupt flag is not set (the value of the timer interrupt flag is set to 1), the process returns to S702.

In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command, and sets data such as a flag capable of specifying what the received effect control command is a command to instruct. Processing (for example, processing for storing data that can specify the received command in various command storage areas provided in the RAM 103) is performed (command analysis processing: S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 performs effect control process processing (S705). In the effect control process processing, in order to perform various effects such as variable display of effect symbols on the effect display device 9 in accordance with the content of the effect control command analyzed in S704, the current control among the processes corresponding to the control state is performed. A process corresponding to the state (production control process flag) is selected to execute production control.

Next, a random number used by the production control microcomputer 100 (SR1-1 for determining the left stop symbol of the production symbol, SR1-2 for determining the middle stop symbol of the production symbol, SR1-3 for determining the right stop symbol of the production symbol) Random number update processing for updating the count value of the counter for generating various random numbers including (S706). Each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by the count of a random counter that updates the count value by software, and is cyclically updated within a predetermined range for each, and It is used as a random number by being extracted at the timing determined for. Further, the hold storage display control process for controlling the display states of the first hold storage display unit 18c and the second hold storage display unit 18d is executed (S707). Then, it transfers to S702.

By performing such effect control main processing, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect display device 9, various lamps, and the effect display device 9 are transmitted according to the effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 and received. By controlling the effect device such as the speaker 27, various effect controls according to the game state are performed.

For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, when the received variation pattern command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is started, and when the symbol confirmation designation command is received, the variation display of the effect symbol is stopped. The fluctuation pattern command includes the length of fluctuation display time, presence/absence of reach effect, reach type when executing reach effect (type such as normal reach, super reach, etc.), and fluctuation display result (type of big hit, miss, big hit) The information necessary for designating the variable display mode such as is a command composed of specific data. The variable display is controlled to be executed at the variable display time corresponding to each fluctuation pattern command. In addition, the stop design of the production design is decided based on the determination of whether the result is the out-of-range or the big hit based on the display result designation command, and the big hit type when the big hit occurs.

FIG. 20 is a flow chart showing the effect control process process (S705) in the effect control main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs one of steps S800 to S807 according to the value of the effect control process flag after performing the prefetching advance notice processing in S500. In each process, the following processes are executed. In the production control process process, the display state of the production display device 9 is controlled and the variable display of the production symbol is realized, but the control regarding the variable display of the production symbol synchronized with the variable display of the first special symbol is also the second special. The control related to the variable display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variable display of the symbol is also executed in one effect control process process.

Pre-reading advance notice processing (S500): Pre-reading determination such as whether or not to execute the pre-reading advance notice, and determination of a performance mode when executing the pre-reading advance notice are performed. Here, the pre-reading notice is, before the order of the variable display (symbol fluctuation) of the special symbol which is based on a certain holding information (holding memory) comes, the holding information is read ahead and a special symbol based on the holding information. It is a technology that judges the contents of the variable display and gives advance notice of what the variable display of special symbols will be in the future. For example, when the 4th hold information to be digested is a big hit, in a variable display of each special symbol based on the 1st to 3rd hold information, a big hit may occur later. An effect such as giving an advance notice in a predetermined effect mode is performed as a look-ahead notice. The variable display based on the pending information that is the target of the prefetching notice is called “target variable display”.

Fluctuating pattern command reception waiting process (S800): It is confirmed whether a varying pattern command is received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the fluctuation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to the value corresponding to the effect pattern variation start processing (S801).

Production symbol variation start processing (S801): control is performed so that variation display of the production symbol (decorative symbol) is started. Further, the stop symbol (display result) of the effect symbol is determined based on the random number for determining the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In response to the received variation pattern command, the effect pattern at the time of variation display of the effect design is selected, and the time of the variation time timer for measuring the variation display time of the variation display to be executed is started. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the effect during the effect of the effect design variation process (S802).

Production symbol variation process (S802): While controlling the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) that constitutes the variation pattern, it is monitored whether or not the variation display time measured by the variation time timer has ended. Then, based on the end of the variable display time or the reception of the effect control command (symbol fixed designation command) for instructing the stop of all symbols, the value of the effect control process flag is set to end the variable display. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the effect design variation stop processing (S803).

Rendering symbol fluctuation stop process (S803): The variable display of the rendering symbol (decorative symbol) is stopped, and the display result of the variable symbol (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit display process (S804) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

Big hit display processing (S804): After the end of the variable display time, display control such as control for performing fanfare effects as effects such as big hit display for notifying the effect display device 9 of the occurrence of a big hit is performed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game process (S805).

Processing during round (S805): Display control during round is performed. Then, when the round end condition is satisfied, if the final round has not ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-round processing (S806). If the final round has ended, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the big hit ending process (S807).

Post-round processing (S806): Display control between rounds is performed. Then, when the round start condition is satisfied, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the in-round process (S805).

Big hit end effect processing (S807): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit game state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to the value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (S800).

The effect control CPU 101, for example, recognizes the specified variation pattern and the display result for the variation display to be executed based on the received variation pattern command and the display result designation command, and produces as follows. The stop symbol of the symbol is determined. In the effect symbol variation start processing (S801), a random number value of a type necessary for determining various display results from among the random symbols SR1-1 to SR1-3 for determining the effect symbol stop symbol in accordance with the display result. And a stop symbol determination table in which data indicating the effect symbol and numerical values are associated with each other is used to determine the stop symbol of the effect symbol. In this embodiment, on the side of the effect control board 80, a random number value SR1-1 for left effect symbol (left symbol) determination, a random value SR1-2 for medium effect symbol (middle symbol) determination, a right effect symbol ( Numerical data indicating each of the random numbers SR1-3 for determination (right pattern) is controlled to be countable. In addition, a random number value other than these may be used in order to enhance the effect.

Each of the random numbers SR1-1 to SR1-3 and the like is generated by the count of a random counter whose count value is updated by software in the effect control microcomputer 100, and the random numbers are circulated within a predetermined numerical range. It is used as a random number by being updated and extracted at a predetermined timing for each. That is, the stop symbol is determined by selecting the data indicating the combination of the effect symbols corresponding to the same numerical value as the extracted random number value. Then, the effect control CPU 101, when stopping the variable display of the effect symbol, stops the effect symbol with the stop symbol thus determined. Also for the production design, a stop design that reminds me of a big hit is called a big hit design. Then, a stop design that reminds the user of disengagement is called a disengagement design.

Further, when the normal reach is designated in the variation pattern command, the reach effect corresponding to each type of normal reach is performed. Further, when super reach is specified in the variation pattern command, reach production corresponding to each type of super reach is performed.

Then, the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize the probability change state based on the probability change state designation command, and can recognize the time reduction state based on the time saving state designation command. With the effect device, it is possible to perform a unique effect according to the probability change state and the time saving state.

For example, in the effect control microcomputer 100, the game state is in any state based on the normal state designation command, the time saving state designation command, the probability variation state designation command, etc. transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. Data that specifies whether or not is stored, and the game state is always recognized based on the stored data. Then, based on the gaming state thus recognized and the variation pattern command transmitted from the gaming control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 is in an effect mode according to the current game status. It is possible to execute variable display of effect symbols.

Further, the effect control CPU 101 stores in the ROM 102 during the predetermined effect control period from the start of the variable display to the stop of the variable display and from the start of the big hit game state to the end of the big hit game state. The effect devices (effect parts) such as the effect display device 9 are controlled according to the process data set in the stored process table.

The process table is composed of process timer set values and data in which a plurality of combinations of display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. In the display control execution data, data and the like indicating the form of each variation forming the variation mode during the variable display time (variation time) of the variable display of the effect design (decoration pattern) are described. Specifically, the data related to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. Further, the variable display time in the variable display mode is set in the process timer set value. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and performs control for displaying effect symbols in a variable display mode set in the display control execution data only for the time set in the process timer set value. Such a process table is prepared according to each variation pattern.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a process (S805) during a round in the effect control process process. In the processing during the round, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the big hit end designation command reception flag is set (S920). Here, a flag such as a big hit end designation command reception flag is set by the effect control CPU 101 when the received command is stored in the command reception buffer formed in the ROM 102, and a predetermined big hit game is ended. It is erased at the timing.

When the jackpot end designation command reception flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the jackpot opening after designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot opening after designation command is received is set. A determination is made (S921). When the designated command reception flag after opening the special winning opening is not set, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (S922). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device (effect display device 9, speaker 27, frame LED 28, etc.) according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n) (S923). For example, in order to display an image according to the effect during the round on the effect display device 9, the image data is read from the ROM according to the content of the process data n (display control execution data n), and the read image data is output to the VDP 109. A control signal is output together with it. In addition, a control signal is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to control the turning on/off of various lamps. Further, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

Next, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the current round is the start time of the 12th round of the probability variation jackpot, which is a round for executing the V notification promotion notification effect (S924). Whether or not the probability variation jackpot is 12R can be confirmed by checking whether or not the jackpot start 3 designation command reception flag is set when the jackpot start 3 designation command that specifies to start the probability variation jackpot is received. Further, whether or not it is the start time of the twelfth round can be confirmed by checking whether or not the 12th number of times the special winning opening opening designated command reception flag is set. If it is the start time of the twelfth round, it is determined whether or not the V winning occurrence designation command reception flag is set (S925). If the V prize generation designation command reception flag is set, V prize promotion notification is executed (S926), and the process proceeds to S927. On the other hand, if it is not the start time of the twelfth round, the process proceeds to S927 without performing the processes of S925 and S926. If the V winning occurrence designation command reception flag is not set in S925, the process proceeds to S927.

In S927, it is determined whether or not the pseudo V winning occurrence designation command reception flag is set. The pseudo V winning occurrence designation command reception flag is a flag that is set when a command transmitted when a pseudo V winning occurs in the 13th round is received. In other words, receiving the command means that the game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball device 20 after the game ball has passed through the V winning area 63a, and the game ball has been detected by the third count switch 23. That is. If the pseudo V prize generation designation command reception flag is set, it is determined whether or not the pseudo V prize notification flag is set (S928). If the pseudo-V winning notification flag is not set, the fact that a V winning has occurred is notified (pseudo V winning notification) (S929), the pseudo V winning notification flag is set (S930), and the process proceeds to S931. On the other hand, in S927, if the pseudo V winning generation designation command reception flag is not set, the process proceeds to S931 without performing the processes of S928 to S930. If the pseudo V winning notification flag is set in S928, the process proceeds to S931 without performing the processes of S929 and S930.

Next, it is determined whether or not the process timer has timed out (S931). When the process timer times out, the process data is switched. That is, the process timer is newly started by setting the process timer set value set next in the process table in the process timer (S932). Further, the control state for the effect device is changed based on the display control execution data, the lamp control execution data, and the sound number data set next (S933). Then, the process ends.

In the process of S921, the effect control CPU 101 resets the special winning opening after designation command reception flag if the special winning opening after designation command reception flag is set (S934). Next, an interval effect (an effect for displaying an interval according to the number of rounds) is selected, and process data according to the selected interval effect is selected (S935). Then, the process timer is started (S936), and the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the round post-processing (S806) (S937). Then, the process ends.

In the process of S920, the effect control CPU 101 resets the set jackpot end designation command reception flag if the jackpot end designation command reception flag is set (S938). Next, the process table corresponding to the ending effect is selected (S939). Then, the next process timer is started by setting the process timer set value to the process timer (S940). Next, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the ending effect period in the jackpot end effect period timer for determining the ending effect period (S941). Then, the effect control CPU 101 updates the value of the effect control process flag to a value corresponding to the big hit end effect process (S807) (S942), and ends the process.

Here, the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the pseudo V winning generation designation command reception flag is set in S927, so that the second special variable winning ball device after the game ball has passed the V winning area 63a. Based on the entry of the game ball into 20, it is possible to notify that the V winning has occurred in the procedure of S929 (pseudo V winning notification). However, if the game ball does not enter the second special variable prize ball device 20 after the game ball passes through the V prize area 63a, the V prize is generated because the pseudo V prize generation designation command reception flag is not set. This is not notified (pseudo V winning notification). In this way, it is notified that a V prize has occurred depending on whether the game ball has entered the second special variable prize ball device 20 after the game ball has passed through the V prize area 63a (or not). Since it is different whether or not the pseudo V-prize notification is given, it is possible to improve the interest in the production related to the game ball passing through the V-prize area 63a.

Further, as shown in S926, in the probability variation jackpot 12R, the V winning promotion notification is executed when the V winning occurrence designation command reception flag indicating that the V winning is occurring is set. And in other big hits, the winning promotion notification is not executed. Thus, depending on the type of jackpot, the opening/closing plate 28 of the second special variable winning ball device 20 changes to the open state to perform the winning promotion notification, and the opening/closing plate 28 of the second special variable winning ball device 20 is opened. There is provided a pattern in which the winning promotion notification is not made even if the change to. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change in the aspect of the second special variable winning ball device 20.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, at least during the execution of the variable display, an adjusting means capable of adjusting the effect according to the adjusting operation by the player, and an adjusting image displaying the adjusting image corresponding to the adjustment by the adjusting means for a predetermined period. When the adjusted image display means displays the variable display result by derivation and display within a predetermined period, the adjustment image is not visible or visible in the period during which the variable display result is displayed by derivation display. A pachinko gaming machine including a specific notification unit that makes it difficult will be described.

FIG. 22 shows an example of specific settings for displaying various images on the screen of the effect display device 9. FIG. 22A shows a configuration example of a Z value setting table that assigns Z values to a plurality of display layers. FIG. 22B shows an arrangement example of each display layer based on the setting of the Z value by the Z value setting table. In this embodiment, the plurality of layers include a small symbol display layer, a change effect display layer, and an effect symbol display layer. On the small symbol display layer, an effect image showing the small symbols that are variably displayed in the small symbol display area is drawn. The small symbol display area is a display area in which, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, in synchronization with the variable display of the special symbol or the decorative symbol, the variable display of the small symbol which is the effect symbol reduced from the normal effect symbol is performed. is there.

In the change effect display layer, the hold display change effect (for example, the effect of pre-reading the display result of the hold display by changing the color of the hold display (the image of the hold display) (indicating a big hit expectation etc.)) and the active display change Characters used in productions (e.g., productions that indicate the degree of expectation of the variable display being executed by changing the display mode of the active display that is displayed in the same or different production image as the hold display in correspondence with the variable display being executed) An effect image indicating the above is drawn. On the effect symbol display layer, effect images showing effect symbols that are variably displayed in the effect symbol display areas of “left”, “middle”, and “right” are drawn. In the image data of the effect image drawn on each display layer, a Z value that is a depth value used when the effect images are superimposed and drawn is set. The Z value of the effect image drawn on each of the small symbol display layer, the change effect display layer, and the effect symbol display layer by setting the Z value by the Z value setting table as shown in FIG. Has a different value depending on the display layer to be drawn.

In the effect control microcomputer 100, a CGROM (Character Generator ROM) and a VRAM (Video RAM) are provided in addition to the VDP (Video Display Processor) described above as a configuration used for image processing. In the effect control microcomputer 100, for example, when the VDP writes the image data read from the CGROM to the frame buffer of the VRAM or the like, the Z value may be compared to determine the priority. Then, the image data of the effect image having a small Z value is written in the frame buffer with priority over the image data of the effect image having a large Z value. As a result, the effect image drawn on the display layer to which a small Z value is assigned has a higher priority than the effect image drawn on the display layer to which a large Z value is assigned, and is viewed from the front of the player. Can be placed on the side.

As shown in FIG. 22(B), a small symbol that is variably displayed in the small symbol display area (the area indicated by the downward arrow) (the effect symbol corresponding to the variable display being executed is displayed small in the corner of the screen). The Z value is set so that the small symbol display layer on which the effect image showing the symbol) is drawn is arranged on the most front side as viewed from the player. Therefore, even when the display effect is displayed by displaying an arbitrary effect image on the screen of the effect display device 9, the display of the small symbol in the small symbol display area 5V is always visible to the player. Further, the change effect display layer is a display layer that provides an effect area in which effect images used in the pending display change effect and the active display change effect are displayed, and is on the rear side of the small symbol display layer, but the effect symbol The Z value is set so that the Z value is arranged on the front side of the display layer. As a result, the effect images used in the pending display change effect and the active display change effect can be arranged at the overlapping position on the front side of the effect image showing the effect pattern. In this way, the effect image showing the change effect character can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side with respect to the effect image showing the effect pattern to be the identification information image. The plurality of layers may include an error image display layer. Then, for example, for the error image display layer, by setting the Z value so as to be arranged in front of the small symbol display layer, the priority of the error image (see FIG. 24 (D1) (D2)) You may make it higher than the effect image of.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing an example of effect effect setting processing executed by the effect control microcomputer 100. FIG. 24 is a display screen diagram of effect display executed in the effect display device 9 in accordance with effect effect setting processing.

The effect effect setting process is executed after the prefetching notice process (S500) as a process different from S800 to S807 related to the series of effect control processes in the effect control process process as shown in FIG. 20, for example.

In this embodiment, by performing the effect effect setting process described below, by the player's adjustment operation during the game (FIG. 24(A)) or the customer waiting demonstration display (FIG. 24(B)). The volume of the effect can be adjusted. Further, when the volume is adjusted, the adjustment result image R showing the result of the volume adjustment is displayed in a predetermined area of the effect display device 9 in a manner of being superimposed on the effect image and the demo image. The adjustment result image R is displayed, for example, in the form of a bar graph that increases or decreases in the left-right direction, as shown in FIGS. The form of the adjustment result image R is arbitrary as long as it allows the player or the like to recognize the current volume, and may be a form in which numerical values or characters corresponding to the volume are displayed, a pie chart form, or the like.

In this embodiment, when the item "volume adjustment" is selected from the menu screen (Fig. 24(C1)) in the menu mode and the volume adjustment mode is being selected (Fig. 24(C2)). It is possible to adjust the volume only. The adjustment result image R is always displayed while the volume adjustment mode is selected. Further, as will be described later, in response to the reception of a predetermined operation during the customer waiting demo display, the customer waiting demo display is switched to the menu mode.

When the effect effect setting process shown in FIG. 23 is started, the effect control CPU 101 first determines whether or not the menu mode is being executed (SA701). For example, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the menu mode is being executed when the menu mode executing flag is in the on state, and determines that the menu mode is not being executed when the menu mode is in the off state. The menu mode in-execution flag is set to an on state in SA662, which will be described later, and cleared to an off state in SA661 (see FIG. 25).

When the menu mode is not being executed (SA701; No), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not the adjustment result image displaying flag is on (SA702). The adjustment result image displaying flag is set to an on state in SA708 and SA715, which will be described later, and cleared to an off state in SA704 and SA712.

When the adjustment result image displaying flag is in the on state (SA702; Yes), the effect control CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined period T1 has elapsed since the adjustment operation was received (SA703). Here, the adjustment operation (adjustment operation) is an operation performed by the player using an operation means such as the stick controller 122, and in this embodiment, it is an operation for adjusting the sound volume as the effect. .. The player, for example, tilts the stick controller 122 left and right to adjust the volume from a predetermined range (for example, 6 levels from 1 to 6), and the volume at the time when the tilt operation is stopped is adjusted. It is determined as the volume as the adjustment result.

The volume determination operation may be performed by pushing and pulling the trigger button 125 of the stick controller 122 or pushing the push button 120 separately from the adjusting operation. Further, the operation means for adjusting the volume is not limited to the stick controller 122, and may be a cross key or a dial type operation means (not shown). Further, instead of the operation means, a non-contact type sensor (for example, a photo sensor or the like) may be used, and the effect of the adjustment may be adjusted by the player's adjustment operation detected by the sensor.

The predetermined period T1 is set in advance as a display period of the adjustment result image R indicating the result of adjusting the volume. The predetermined period T1 is arbitrary as long as it is appropriate for the player to confirm the adjustment result, and in this embodiment, it is set to about several seconds (for example, 2 to 10 seconds). Whether or not the predetermined period T1 has elapsed since the adjustment operation was received corresponds to the predetermined period T1 in the predetermined timer, for example, when it is determined in SA706 described later that there is an adjustment operation (SA706; Yes). A value may be set and it may be determined whether the timer has timed out.

The adjustment operation (adjustment operation) may be an operation for adjusting the display brightness (light amount) of the effect display device 9 or the effect effect lamp as an effect. Then, the adjustment result image R may show the adjustment result of the brightness. Further, it is sufficient that at least one of the volume and the brightness can be adjusted according to the adjusting operation. The predetermined period in which the adjustment result image corresponding to the volume is displayed and the predetermined period in which the adjustment result image corresponding to the brightness are displayed may be set to the same length or different lengths. It may have been done.

Here, an example of a case where the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a display example on the effect display device 9 when the adjustment result image R is displayed during a predetermined effect.

When the variable display (fluctuation) of the effect symbol is executed and the variable display state of the effect symbol becomes the reach state as shown in FIG. 25(A), a predetermined reach effect in the normal reach is executed, and thereafter, FIG. 25(B). By displaying the development notification image (“Super reach!” in the illustrated example) as shown in (1) on the effect display device 9, the development notification to the super reach is performed. When the player performs an adjusting operation during the change, the adjustment result image R is displayed at the lower right corner of the effect display device 9 as shown in FIG. 25(B) (corresponding to SA710).

Following such development notification, the operation promotion image P is displayed during the execution of the reach effect in the super reach as shown in FIG. 25(C). When the push button 120 is operated, a predetermined cut-in effect is executed as shown in FIG. If the push button 120 is not operated during the display of the operation promotion image P, the cut-in effect is not executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 25(E), for example, the final stop symbol of the big hit combination is derived and displayed.

Until the predetermined period T1 elapses after the adjustment operation is performed, the adjustment result image R is still displayed on the effect display device 9 as shown in FIGS. In this case, the adjustment result image R is displayed at a position that does not overlap with the development notification image or the operation promotion image P (an example of the specific effect image). However, in the variable display result derivation period T2, even if the predetermined period T1 has not elapsed, the adjustment result image R is erased as shown in FIG. 25(E) (corresponding to SA712). As a result, it is possible to suppress a reduction in the recognizability of the variable display result that is derived and displayed.

It can be said that the second embodiment has the following means configuration.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, a pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) capable of performing variable display of identification information and deriving and displaying a display result, wherein an adjustment operation (adjustment operation by a player is performed at least during execution of the variable display. ) Adjusting means (for example, CPU 101 for effect control that executes the processing of SA706 and SA707) and an adjustment image corresponding to the adjustment by the adjusting means (for example, FIGS. 25B to 25D). The adjustment result image R) is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, a predetermined period T1), and the adjustment image display unit (for example, the effect control CPU 101 for executing the processes of SA708, SA703, and SA704), the adjustment image display unit is provided. When the variable display result is derived and displayed within the predetermined period, the adjustment image cannot be visually recognized in a period (for example, the derived display period T2) in which the variable display result is derived and displayed in the predetermined period (for example, effect control). CPU 101 executes the processing of SA710 to SA712, etc.) or is difficult to visually recognize (for example, the adjusted image is displayed in a semitransparent display or in a blinking display). With such a configuration, it is possible to suppress deterioration in the recognizability of the variable display result that is derived and displayed.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above, at least part of the display area of the adjustment image overlaps with at least part of the derived display area of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 24A), Good. With such a configuration, the adjusted image result image that overlaps at least a part of the derived display area of the variable display result is erased, and thus it is possible to suppress the reduction in the visibility of the variable display result.

(3) In the gaming machine of (1) or (2) above, the error image may not be erased even during the derivation display of the variable display result (see, for example, FIG. 24(D2)). With such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

(4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above, the display of the error image is prioritized over the display of the adjustment image (the effect control CPU 101 that has received the abnormality notification command indicates the command. Until the error is resolved, the display of the error image as shown in (D1) and (D2) of FIG. 24 may be continued). With such a configuration, the visibility of the error image can be ensured.

(5) In the gaming machine of any of (1) to (4) above, when the adjustment operation is performed, the demo display is kept visible (see, for example, FIG. 24B), but the menu display operation is performed. If is performed, the demo display may be deleted. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably perform the demo display.

(6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above, a determination means (game control microcomputer) for determining whether or not to control in an advantageous state advantageous to a player (for example, a big hit game state) 560 CPU jackpot determination processing, etc.) and display means for performing variable display of the identification information and deriving and displaying the variable display result according to the determination result of the determination means (for example, effect control process processing of the effect control CPU 101). ) And specific effect executing means capable of displaying a specific effect image during execution of the variable display of the identification information (for example, the process of the effect control CPU 101 for executing the change effect character display process). The effect image can be arranged at an overlapping position on the front side of at least a part of the identification information (see, for example, FIG. 25(B)), and the specific effect execution means derives the variation display result of the identification information. In the period that is set, the display mode of the specific effect image is set to a stationary mode at a position overlapping on the front side of the identification information (for example, at the position where the effect control CPU 101 overlaps on the front side from the effect design). Processing for setting the display mode of the specific effect image to the still mode). With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent erroneous recognition of the display result.

Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 5, in the probability variation big hit and the hidden probability variation big hit, the V lid 62 is controlled to be in the open state when the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be in the open state in the second round. To be done. That is, the V lid 62 is controlled to the open state at the timing when the V winning is generated. On the other hand, in the normal big hit, the V lid 62 is controlled to be closed when the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be open in the second round. Then, at 14R, the V lid 62 is controlled to be in the open state after the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be in the closed state. That is, the V lid 62 is controlled to the open state at the timing when the V winning is not generated. By doing this, the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be in the open state at the 2nd round in any big hit, so that only the open/close state of the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is I don't know if a V-win will occur. By doing so, it is possible to increase the difficulty of determining whether or not the game ball can pass through the V winning area 63a and improve the enjoyment of the game.

(2) As shown in FIG. 13, the control for changing the round for controlling the V lid 62 to the open state is executed by either the normal big hit, the hidden probability variation big hit, or the probability variation big hit. By doing this, it is possible to increase the difficulty of determining whether or not the game ball can pass the V winning area 63a in any round game. More specifically, since it is not known at which round number the V lid 62 is controlled to be opened depending on the type of jackpot, it may be difficult for the player to know whether or not a V winning has occurred. It will be possible.

(3) As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 13, the V lid 62 has the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 controlled to the open state, and the game ball is counted once by the first count switch 65. It is controlled to be in the open state at the second count after the operation. In this way, while increasing the difficulty of determining whether or not the game ball can pass the V winning area 63a in any round, the game ball accidentally enters the first big winning opening 72 at the first count (accidentally left. It is possible to prevent accidental passage such as the game ball passing through the V winning area 63a. For example, in a round where a big jackpot is usually opened for a short time, even if a game ball accidentally enters the first big winning opening 72, the V lid 62 does not open from the first count, so that the game is surely played. It is possible to prevent the ball from passing through the V winning area 63a.

(4) As shown in FIG. 5, in the probability variation big hit, the V-winning notification effect related to the game ball having passed through the V-winning region 63a is not executed in the 2R of the time when the V-winning occurs. Then, after the game ball has passed through the V winning area 63a, the game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball device 20, and the game ball has been detected by the third count switch 23. V winning notification effect) is executed. Also, as shown in the hidden probability variation big hit, if the game ball does not enter the second special variable winning ball device 20 after the game ball has passed through the V winning area 63a, the V winning notification effect is not executed. By doing this, since it is notified that the V winning has occurred at a timing different from the actual V winning area 63a, it is possible to improve the interest in the production related to the game ball passing through the V winning area 63a. be able to.

(5) As shown in S926 of FIG. 5 and FIG. 21, the opening/closing plate 28 of the second special variable winning ball device 20 changes to the open state depending on the type of big hit, and a pattern for performing the winning promotion notification, and the second special variable. There is provided a pattern in which the winning promotion information is not issued even if the opening/closing plate 28 of the winning ball device 20 changes to the open state. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the change in the aspect of the second special variable winning ball device 20.

(6) As shown in FIG. 6, when the game ball does not pass through the V winning area 63a (in the case of a normal big hit), after the game ball passes through the V winning area 63a, the second special variable winning ball device 20 is played. When the ball does not enter (in the case of hidden probability variation big hit), the effects executed after the big hit are controlled to a common effect mode. Then, in the case where the variable display is the specific trigger that 100 times have passed in the state where the game ball has passed the V winning area 63a, it is controlled to the high probability state by executing the probability variation effect mode. Be informed. By doing so, it is possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by diversifying the production.

Next, modifications and characteristic points of the embodiment described above will be listed below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the open pattern of the V lid 62 is determined to be any one of 2R, 4R, and 6R for the hidden probability variation big hit and the probability variation big hit. The selection rate was constant. However, the ratio of the selected rounds may be different. Further, the opening pattern of the V lid 62 may be such that the V lid 62 is opened in a plurality of rounds (for example, 2R and 6R are the opening rounds of the V lid 62). Further, among a plurality of rounds, the ratio of selecting a predetermined plurality of rounds may be higher than the ratio of selecting a specific plurality of rounds.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, in the normal big hit, the V lid 62 is controlled to be opened only at 14R. Similar to the normal jackpot, the hidden lid probability big hit and the probability variation big hit may have one opening of the V lid 62. Further, the opening timing of the V lid 62 may be determined from a plurality of rounds even in the case of a normal big hit. In such a case, a plurality of rounds in which the opening/closing plate 28 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is shortly opened are set so that the V winning is not generated in the normal big hit, and the V lid 62 is selected from among them. The round to be opened may be selected.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, as the types of big hits, a plurality of kinds of big hits having different round numbers may be provided. Then, the opening timing of the V lid 62 may be different depending on the number of rounds. Specifically, when 4 round probability variation jackpot, 8 round probability variation jackpot, and 15 round probability variation jackpot are set, the V lid 62 opens in the 2nd round in 4 round probability variation jackpot, and 4 rounds in 8 round probability variation jackpot. The V lid 62 may be opened by the eye, and the V lid 62 may be opened by the 10th round in the 15th round probability variation big hit. Further, the timing for opening the V lid may be determined to be 1 or 2 or more from a plurality of rounds determined according to the number of rounds. Further, in a big hit with a small number of rounds, the V lid 62 may be opened only in any one round, and in a big hit with a large number of rounds, the V lid 62 may be opened in two or more rounds.

(4) In the above-described embodiment, the V lid 62 is configured such that the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball is counted once by the first count switch 65. It was controlled to the open state at the second count of. However, the opening timing of the V lid 62 may be set to the third count or later. Alternatively, the count may be released from the first count. Further, one of the opening timings may be determined by lottery from a plurality of counting timings.

(5) In the above-described embodiment, the V lid 62 may be opened when a predetermined time elapses after the opening/closing plate 68 of the first special variable winning ball device 60 is controlled to be in the open state. Further, the predetermined time may be determined at any one of a plurality of timings.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, after the game ball has passed through the V winning area 63a, the game ball has entered the second special variable winning ball device 20, and the third count switch 23 has detected the game ball. Based on the description, the case of executing the V winning notification effect related to the game ball passing through the V winning area 63a has been described. However, another effect may be executed as an effect associated with the game ball passing through the V winning area 63a. For example, as a related effect, an effect indicating that the probability change state is controlled after the jackpot is over may be executed. Moreover, you may perform hold consecutive notice production as related production. Here, the holding consecutive notice is a so-called holding series, in which there are some that prefetch the holding storage at the time when the big hit display result and the holding storage during the big hit game and generate a new big hit in the holding storage. It refers to something that announces that Chang is occurring.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the timing of notifying that the V winning has occurred (timing of the pseudo V winning notification) is the second special variable winning ball device after the game ball has passed the V winning area 63a. It was the timing when the game ball entered 20 and the game ball was detected by the third count switch 23. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game ball can enter the second special variable winning ball device 20 at 13R. However, the timing of notifying that the V winning has occurred (timing of the pseudo V winning notification) may be selected from a plurality of rounds. For example, one of the rounds 13R and 15R in which the game ball can enter the second special variable winning ball device 20 may be determined as the timing of the pseudo V winning notification. In addition, a notification that "V winning has failed" may be notified at 13R, and a reviving effect may be executed such as "V winning succeeded" at 15R.

(8) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the V winning promotion notification is executed at 12R has been described. However, when a plurality of pseudo V-winning notification timings are set, the timing of the V-winning promotion notification may be set to the timing of the immediately preceding round in accordance with the timing of the pseudo-V winning notification. Further, the timing of the V winning promotion notification may be set to the middle stage of the round or the second half of the round instead of the start of the round. Alternatively, the timing of the V winning promotion notification may be determined by lottery during the round.

(9) In the above-described embodiment, the case where the V winning promotion notification is executed at 12R has been described. However, the timing of the V winning promotion notification may be determined by lottery from the timing of a plurality of rounds prior to the timing of the pseudo V winning notification.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, in the case of the hidden probability variation big hit, the change display from the common effect mode to the probability variation effect mode is set to 100 times after the end of the big hit which is a specific trigger. However, the specific trigger may be another condition. For example, it may be determined by a lottery which one of the 150th timing when the time saving ends. Further, the effect contents of the probability variation effect mode to be executed may be different depending on the timing that becomes a specific trigger. For example, different backgrounds and characters appear from the variable display multiple times before transitioning to the probability variation production mode when transitioning to the probability variation production mode 50 times after the jackpot and when transitioning to the probability variation production mode 100 times after the jackpot. It may be allowed to. Further, different backgrounds and characters may appear after the transition to the probability variation effect mode depending on whether the transition to the probability variation effect mode is performed 50 times after the end of the big hit or when the probability variation effect mode is changed 100 times after the end of the big hit.

(11) In the above-described embodiment, a vibration sensor for detecting unauthorized vibration may be provided around the first special variable winning ball device 60 and the second special variable winning ball device 20. Then, in the round in which the game ball passes through the V winning area 63a, the impression of the sensor may be set to high sensitivity. Further, during the big hit round, the sensitivity of the vibration sensor may be set to high sensitivity, and the sensitivity of the sensor may be set to be lowered except during the big hit (during a normal game state or a time saving game state). In other words, depending on the type of jackpot, by making the period in which the impression of the sensor has high sensitivity to be a round in which the game ball passes through the V winning area 63a, it is possible to suppress erroneous detection of the vibration sensor.

(12) In the above-described embodiment, a pseudo-relation effect may be executed as the effect executed in the variable display. Pseudo continuous variation is a pseudo continuous variation that is an effect display that makes it appear that a plurality of variations corresponding to a plurality of pending storages are continuously performed, although it is originally one variation corresponding to one pending storage. Is an abbreviation that indicates. Further, as the effect to be executed in the variable display, a sliding effect may be executed. The slip means an effect display in which the symbol is slid from the predicted stop position immediately before the symbol stops in the variable display.

(13) In the above-described embodiment, the production control board 80, the sound output board 70, and the lamp driver board 35 are provided as the boards on which the circuits for controlling the effect device are mounted. May be mounted on one substrate. Furthermore, a first effect control board (display control board) on which a circuit for controlling the effect display device 9 and the like is mounted, and a circuit for controlling other effect devices (lamps, LEDs, speakers 27R, 27L, etc.) are installed. You may make it provide two boards, such as the second effect control board.

(14) In the above-described embodiment, the gaming machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is distributed according to the occurrence of the prize. An enclosed game machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed game machine has a circulation path that circulates a plurality of balls, which is an example of a game medium, inside the game machine, and is provided with a storage unit that stores game points, depending on the ball lending operation. The game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit according to the ball firing operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which game balls are driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the launching device is a ball payout device or the like. The basic functions of may be shared, and only the game board, which is a characteristic configuration of the game, may be distributed. In this case, the game board which is the characteristic configuration of the game is called a game machine.

(15) In the above-described embodiment, a specific value of “proportion (ratio, probability)” exceeding 0% has been described as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, in the case where "the occurrence ratio of one is higher than the occurrence ratio of the other" by comparing the occurrence ratio of the predetermined game state 1 with the occurrence ratio of the other game state 2 in the predetermined game period, It also includes the case where the rate of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

(16) It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are examples in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 Pachinko gaming machine, 8a 1st special symbol display device, 8b 2nd special symbol display device, 9 production display device, 20 2nd special variable winning ball device, 60 1st special variable winning ball device, 62 V lid, 63 V Prize switch, 63a V prize area, 100 effect control microcomputer, 560 game control microcomputer.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game medium,
A first variable means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium can not enter;
Second changing means capable of changing between a first state in which the game medium can enter and a second state in which the game medium does not enter,
Advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state in which a round game in which any one of the first variable means and the second variable means is changed from the second state to the first state is performed a plurality of times,
A specific area provided in the first variable means, through which a game medium can pass,
A first movable state in which the game medium can pass through the specific area, and a movable member for placing the game medium in a second movable state in which the game medium does not pass through the specific area,
Movable member control means for controlling the state of the movable member when controlled to the advantageous state,
In the advantageous state, special state control means for controlling to a special state advantageous to the player different from the advantageous state, based on that the game medium has passed through the specific area,
And a specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect related to the game medium having passed through the specific area,
The specific effect execution means,
Do not execute the specific effect when the game medium passes through the specific area,
The specific effect is executed based on the fact that the game medium has entered the second variable means after the game medium has passed through the specific area,
A game machine which does not execute the specific effect unless the game medium enters the second variable means after the game medium has passed through the specific area.

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